For generations of Tamilians, the aroma of freshly brewed filter coffee has been part of the morning ritual. Long before café chains arrived, the Salem-based brand Narasus had become a household name, aided by iconic ads, including the memorable “Besh besh… romba nanna irukku” catchphrase popularised by comedian Usilai Mani and campaigns featuring Aachi Manorama…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s remarkable IPL 2026 campaign ended with yet another record as the Rajasthan Royals teenager became the first player in tournament history to win five major individual awards in a single season.Although Rajasthan Royals fell short of reaching the final, Sooryavanshi was the undisputed star of the tournament. The 15-year-old swept the awards night,…
Chennai: India’s battery electric vehicle (EV) market accelerated in May, with registrations increasing both year-on-year and month-on-month amid higher fuel prices announced during the last week of the month. The uptick comes after April defied the usual post-March slowdown, underscoring sustained demand across segments. Electric two-wheelers (e2Ws) are set to reach a key milestone, with…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Virat Kohli celebrate after taking a Gujarat Titans wicket in the IPl 2026 final. (Pic credit: IPL) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) pace attack once again proved why Rajat Patidar rates it among the best in the tournament. Sticking relentlessly to hard lengths and forcing Gujarat Titans’ (GT) batters into…
Chennai: Veranda Learning Solutions reported a net profit of Rs 129.7 crore for FY26, compared to net loss of Rs 251 crore in FY25, marking its first full-year profitable year since listing since 2022.Its revenue from operations for the financial year increased 35% on a yearly basis to Rs 482 crore. EBITDA increased 135% and…
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill (ScreenGrab) Virat Kohli survived a major scare during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s successful chase in the IPL 2026 final, and the dramatic moment sparked an intriguing exchange between him and Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill.The incident unfolded at 15.6 overs with RCB well placed in their chase. Virat Kohli mistimed an…
Chennai: G S Sameeran, Greater Chennai Corporation commissioner, on Saturday inspected the functioning of biogas plants at Madhavaram and Anna Nagar.At Chinna Sekkadu, Madhavaram, the commissioner reviewed two biogas projects set up under a public-private partnership model. The facilities, spread across five acres and three acres, respectively, each have the capacity to process 100 tonnes…
Ahmedabad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s players celebrate with the tournament trophy during the presentation ceremony after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 title, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, late Sunday, May 31, 2026. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Seventeen years taught Royal Challengers Bengaluru how to endure. One title taught them how to win.“Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so…
Chennai: Next year, there will be more clean and green mobility options for MTC bus users with the transport corporation’s launch of its e-bus fleet. It is planning to complete the additional seven electric depots in the city by the end of the year to accommodate this.Currently, 625 low-floor e-buses, both AC and non-AC, ply…
NEW DELHI: For nearly two decades, Virat Kohli has lived and breathed Royal Challengers Bengaluru. On Sunday night in Ahmedabad, he finally experienced a moment he had imagined countless times.After smashing the winning six to seal RCB’s second IPL title and complete a successful title defence against Gujarat Titans, Kohli revealed that finishing the chase…