Tamil Nadu’s government has urged Governor RV Arlekar to expedite approval for prosecuting former ministers V Senthilbalaji and Anitha S Radhakrishnan (Photo credit: X/@RV Arlekar) CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu government on Monday urged governor RV Arlekar to clear pending files seeking sanction to prosecute exministers V Senthilbalaji and Anitha S Radhakrishnan. Enforcement Directorate (ED) had sought…
Harry Brook and Ben Stokes (Image: X) Ben Stokes has thrown his full support behind Harry Brook as his preferred successor to lead England’s Test team following his retirement from international cricket. Brook, who currently captains England in ODIs and T20Is, has served as Stokes’ vice-captain in the Test setup and is widely regarded as…
Rewind 123 years. The idea of a single girl studying with 100 boys was considered so scandalous that a king had to step in.The girl was Muthulakshmi Reddy who would become one of India’s first women doctors.In 1903, Muthulakshmi, who had been homeschooled after puberty, convinced her father to send her to college. Unfortunately, Pudukottai,…
A Germany fan reacts at the end of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) “Football is a simple game. Twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes and, at the end, the Germans always win.” Gary Lineker’s…
One in every 10 students at Loyola College, which started as a boys-only institution 100 years ago, is now a woman. This co-ed trend Loyola began with UG programmes in 2022, has spread to other men’s colleges. The 184-year-old Pachaiyappa’s College and the 75-year-old New College have opened their gates to women this academic year.Meet…
Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka (AP Photos) There was plenty of entertainment at Wimbledon on Monday beyond the tennis, as Novak Djokovic produced one of the most memorable off-court moments of the opening day by asking for an invitation to a fan’s wedding after witnessing a marriage proposal from Centre Court.The heartwarming moment unfolded after…
Chennai: Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is preparing a detailed project report (DPR) to redesign and improve 600 road junction curves (bellmouths) across the city to ease traffic flow, reduce congestion and improve pedestrian safety.As part of the first phase, improvement work is already underway at 94 key road junction curves at an estimated cost of…
File Pic: Sachin Tendulkar, right, and Ben Stokes at the Wimbledon. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar led tributes to Ben Stokes after the England great announced his retirement from international cricket, praising his fearless approach, match-winning temperament and inspirational leadership in an emotional social media post.Stokes confirmed that the third Test…
K Annamalai (Photos by J Jackson) Reflecting on his differences with BJP leadership, the rise of Vijay’s TVK, the decline of traditional political formations, and his vision for a new political culture in Tamil Nadu, ‘We, The Leaders’ founder K Annamalai outlines an ambitious roadmap centred on governance, grassroots leadership and institutional renewal. In his…
Jannik Sinner reacts during the men’s singles match against Miomir Kecmanovic. (AP Photo) LONDON: There was little of the authority that has come to define Jannik Sinner these last couple of seasons. The defending champion sprayed 52 unforced errors over three hours and 32 minutes, yet when his Wimbledon title defence threatened to unravel, he…