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CHENNAI: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) conducted searches at 14 locations, including the residences and offices of former Tamil Nadu minister and Tiruvannamalai MLA E.V. Velu, on Thursday after registering a corruption case against him and 10 others over alleged irregularities in the execution of Highways Department road works in 2022.The searches began…

Is Cricket more global than Football? (Designed by Mukesh Sharma/TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: There is an exhausting rhythm to summer in the sub-continent. The heat hits you like a wall the moment you step outside, and, more often than not, survival dictates a quick shelter to the nearest roadside stall for a glass of ice-cold “nimbu…

Influencer Sameeha Mariam created a reel on her vitiligo, which got more than two million views on Instagram Screenshot World Vitiligo Day – June 25When influencer Sameeha Mariam was diagnosed with segmental vitiligo three years ago, she decided that instead of hiding her patches she was going to flaunt them. “I’ve always wanted a tattoo….

Brazil’s Neymar (10) celebrates after the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Neymar marked his long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup by reaching two of the most exclusive milestones in Brazilian football history during Brazil’s 3-0 victory over Scotland….

The photo that environmental activist Bharathidasan took of a slender loris that was electrocuted In March, Tamil Nadu established India’s first slender loris conservation centre at Kadavur. But it was a chance photograph and post by environmental activist S Bharathidasan that turned out to be a real lifesaver for the nocturnal primate.Around two months ago,…

Brazil’s Vinicius Junior (7) celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Vinícius Júnior continued his outstanding FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign by writing his name into Brazilian football history during the Seleção’s…

Chennai: DMK legal wing member Saranya Natarajan on Wednesday filed a police complaint against higher education minister P Viswanathan for his alleged inappropriate behaviour with school students in Melur near Madurai recently.The incident happened on June 21 when Viswanathan, while participating in International Yoga Day celebrations and anti-drug awareness programme, touched students “inappropriately”, drawing criticism.Saranya…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and his younger brother Ashirvad Sooryavanshi NEW DELHI: Cricket seems to run in the Sooryavanshi family. Days after making headlines with a century in a practice match, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s younger brother Ashirvad has once again impressed with the bat, smashing a brilliant 168 off just 119 balls in another dominant display.The 10-year-old, who…

Chennai: A day after chief minister C Joseph Vijay mimicked former chief minister M K Stalin’s hand gesture in the assembly, VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan said the conduct was “unbecoming” of the office he holds. CPM and CPI leaders, who are backing the TVK govt, too have criticised Vijay for his gesture and his remark…

Brazil’s Vinicius Junior (7) celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Brazil secured top spot in Group C with an assured 3-0 victory over Scotland at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, completing…