SALEM: Work on doubling of railway track between Hosur and Omalur via Dharmapuri will begin soon. Officials have said that survey work will commence shortly, with boundary stones already being laid along the proposed alignment.The Union cabinet recently sanctioned the project at a cost of Rs 1,948 crore, covering 147km. Work includes construction of 20…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (BCCI Photo) THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Rohit Sharma turns 40 soon. Virat Kohli isn’t far behind — 38 in a couple of months. Most cricketers this age would have hung up their boots and slipped behind a commentary mic. Rohit and Virat haven’t. They continue to turn up at the nets, working just…
‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ has become one of the biggest talking points in Malayalam cinema this year. The romantic comedy-drama, starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, received a strong response following its theatrical release on August 21. Directed by Girish A.D., the film continued to attract audiences weeks after its release and has reportedly crossed the…
India’s men’s kabaddi team had one thing on their mind before the Asian Games final – winning gold.So much so that the players did not eat properly before their title clash against Iran.“Khali pet gold jita hai,” captain Pawan Sehrawat said after India defeated Iran 40-34 to retain their Asian Games men’s kabaddi title on…
Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters on September 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP China pushed back against the United States in its speech at the UN General Assembly on Saturday (September 26, 2026), saying sovereignty of countries in the Gulf should…
CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday accused Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay of taking political credit for the arrest of granite baron R Veeramani in a POCSO case, alleging that TVK govt had, in fact, delayed his arrest for two-and-a-half months despite a court order. He described Vijay’s claim as…
COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore corporation on Saturday held dengue street awareness programmes in its five zones, with the participation of more than 500 members of the public, including school and college students from the surrounding areas.“Dengue Awareness @ Street” programmes were held in South Second Street at Avarampalayam, AKS Nagar near Gandhi Park, on Itteri Road…
Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Shubman Gill copped a blow to his right elbow at the nets on Friday, two days before India’s ODI opener against West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak brushed off concerns, saying: “He is fine.”It’s a scare India could do without, given how central Gill has…
Nani’s latest release, ‘The Paradise’, has become a talking point among Telugu cinema audiences, drawing attention for its unusual world and intense storytelling. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film marks another collaboration between Nani and the filmmaker after ‘Dasara’. In a recent speech at an event, the actor offered a glimpse into how the team…
L-R: Joshna Chinappa, Prachi Choudhary and Tajinderpal Singh Toor NEW DELHI: India enjoyed one of its most productive days at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, winning seven medals with the kabaddi teams providing the biggest highlights by successfully defending their respective gold medals.The men defeated Iran 40-34 in a hard-fought final, while the women…