CHENNAI: Bhagyaraj shared a deep personal and emotional connection with MGR. This rapport, along with Bhagyaraj’s following among women, prompted MGR to declare him as his heir-apparent in the film world (Kalai Ulaga Vaarisu).In Feb 1984, MGR presided over the actor-director’s marriage with actor Poornima.Bhagyaraj could not shake the MGR effect off even after the…
COIMBATORE: A male elephant was found dead near a transformer close to the Thadagam reserve forest boundary in Coimbatore district on Tuesday afternoon.Acting on information, forest personnel rushed to a parcel of land owned by Arul Antony in the 24 Veerapandi village limits in Coimbatore North taluk and found the decomposed carcass of a tusker…
Days after the tragic demise of legendary Tamil filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter K. Bhagyaraj, an emotional handwritten letter allegedly penned by the icon before his passing has gone viral on social media. Moving thousands of fans to tears, the deeply personal posthumous note serves as a final farewell, revealing Bhagyaraj’s noble wish for eye donation…
Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos An Indian national has been charged with the fatal stabbing of a 26-year-old man, also an Indian, in the west London suburb of Southall, the Metropolitan Police said. Navjot Singh, 20, was charged with murder, grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing an offensive weapon after…
Chennai: A crime inspector attached to the Tiruvottiyur police station has been suspended for failing to act on repeated complaints alleging that liquor was being sold illegally at the bar attached to a Tasmac outlet at Tiruvottiyur.Sources said a departmental inquiry revealed that the Tiruvottiyur law and order inspector was on leave for the past…
Chennai: DMK president M K Stalin on Tuesday urged partymen to spread M Karunanidhi‘s achievements on social media on June 3, the DMK patriarch’s 103rd birth anniversary.In a letter addressed to party workers, Stalin said the younger generation should use platforms such as X, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and WhatsApp to disseminate videos on Karunanidhi’s role…
A still image from handout video released July 14, 2026 said to show a drone being launched by Iran from an unknown location to attack U.S. positions at Azraq base in Jordan. Photo: IRIB via Reuters. The U.S. military on Saturday (July 18, 2026) announced its first troop deaths due to direct Iranian fire since…
During the Ivor Novello Awards, Harry Styles expressed his admiration for Radiohead’s deep-rooted effect on both his music and personal life while giving a nod to Thom Yorke. He recounted how ‘Talk Show Host’ played a pivotal role in his first romantic encounter and revealed how ‘Exit Music’ ignited the creative flame for ‘Watermelon Sugar….
Dasun Shanaka getting congratulated by teammates (X-Seattle Orcas) Dasun Shanaka delivered one of the most remarkable finishes in Cognizant Major League Cricket history, claiming the tournament’s first-ever double hat-trick to help the Seattle Orcas defend a modest total and seal a thrilling nine-run victory over the Texas Super Kings. Defending just 121, the Orcas looked…
Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Indian men’s team rallies behind Women in Blue ahead of the T20 World Cup. (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: As India gear up for their highly anticipated ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 opener against arch-rivals Pakistan, the Women’s team received a major boost with members of the men’s side sending…