Mullaperiyar dam photo by: TOI Chennai: Kerala chief minister V D Satheesan pitched for a new dam replacing Mullaperiyar reservoir, while Karnataka chief minister D K Shivakumar renewed his push for a dam across Cauvery at Mekedatu during the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting on Thursday. Both CMs assured that Tamil Nadu’s water interests would…
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez defended the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions that shaped his side’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, while Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic criticised the officiating but refused to blame it entirely for his team’s exit.Portugal booked their place…
‘Child’s Play’ star Gerrit Graham passes away. (YouTube) Actor Gerrit Graham has left for his heavenly abode at the age of 76. He was best known in the industry for his work on the horror-comedy musical titled ‘Phantom of the Paradise,’ among many other projects over the years. Gerrit Graham passes away at 76 Graham…
England batsman Zak Crawley and India captain Shubman Gill exchange words after Crawley called for the doctor after being hit on the finger during day three of the Third Test Match at Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 12, 2025 in London, England. (Photo/Getty Images) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday introduced several changes to…
A health worker checks an individual’s temperature at a temporary health clinic at the Mpondwe border crossing linking Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. File | Photo Credit: AP The World Health Organization chief announced a $518 million six-month joint plan to fight Ebola on Friday (June 5, 2026), calling for money and…
The bus crashed Thursday (July 16, 2026) night in the Kapchorwa District in eastern Uganda while returning from an educational tour to the region’s Sipi Falls waterfalls. (X/@PoliceUg) At least 20 children and one adult were killed when an elementary school bus crashed in the East African country of Uganda, police said Friday (July 17,…
Producer Firoz A Nadiadwallah confirmed that Priyadarshan will not be directing ‘Hera Pheri 3’, saying “No, he is not part of it.” He also praised his long-standing collaborators Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal, and assured fans that Hera Pheri 3 is moving in the right direction. Producer Firoz A Nadiadwallah, fresh off the release of…
There’s a festive note around you today. Perhaps a family gathering or perhaps a gathering for friends perhaps you’re having some of the days that people are more inclined to contact, call and befriend you. The Moon helps you to make your point and Venus is your ruler is a nice touch. It’s not necessary…
Chennai: Social justice minister Vanni Arasu on Sunday urged the Tamil Nadu govt to remain firm on the Thiruparankundram deepam issue and not succumb to the pressure from “religious fringe elements” seeking to politicise the controversy.State units of CPI and CPM also backed the govt’s stand that the practice of lighting the karthigai deepam lamp…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to suicide.Melissa George, the acclaimed actress renowned for her role in the Australian soap opera ‘Home and Away,’ opened up about the devastating loss of her co-star, Dieter Brummer. Reminiscing about the memories, the 49-year-old star admitted that she often watches the old episodes of the show. Moreover, she…