The plant nearly six-foot high was seized Coimbatore: The prohibition enforcement wing (PEW) in Coimbatore district arrested a migrant worker from West Bengal on Monday, for growing a cannabis plant at his residence near Pollachi.The arrested has been identified as Almo Gir Molla, 31, from West Bengal. He was working at a poultry farm in…
A while ago, AR Rahman was in the news due to his remark about getting less work in Bollywood due to communalism. He had also called ‘Chhaava’ a propaganda film. Lyricist Manoj Muntashir has now reacted to Rahman’s comment. Manoj pointed to the success of several prominent Muslims in India and argued that Rahman himself…
India’s Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Neeraj Chopra has praised India’s young athletes after the country finished the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, USA, with three medals.The Indian team returned with two silver medals and one bronze, matching its medal tally from the 2021 and 2022 editions.“Congratulations to the entire Indian contingent at the…
Much of Europe is bracing for yet another scorching heatwave following periods of record drought that have driven rivers to historic lows, ignited historic forest fires and contributed to thousands of deaths. Swathes of Britain and France on Monday (August 10, 2026) were already under extreme heat warnings with forecasts of temperatures around the mid-30s…
Chennai: State BJP president Nainar Nagenthran on Monday accused Assembly Speaker J C D Prabhakar and finance minister N Marie Wilson of promoting the beliefs of a particular religion while holding constitutional positions.Nagenthran, in a social media post, alleged that Prabhakar had participated in an anti-abortion campaign organised by a Christian organisation in Chennai on…
Today’s Nadi horoscope provides insightful guidance by analyzing the current planetary movements. Family dynamics may evolve rapidly, emphasizing the necessity for open dialogue concerning siblings. It’s crucial to efficiently manage your finances and personal safety. Additionally, career prospects are shining brightly, supported by strong planetary alignments, while endeavors in education, travel, and spirituality may open…
Coimbatore: As many as 28 absconding individuals wanted in connection with various criminal cases across the city, were arrested by the city police during an intensive two-day special drive held over the weekend.Aimed at cracking down on offenders and enhancing public safety, the operation saw police apprehending long-wanted absconders while taking strict preventive action against…
Amitabh Bachchan has once again offered a glimpse into his relentless work schedule, revealing that his recent commitments have kept him working almost around the clock. The 83-year-old veteran actor, who regularly uses his Tumblr blog to interact with fans and share personal reflections, recently apologised for missing his usual blog updates amid an intense…
Manas Dhamne (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: India have added 19-year-old Manas Dhamne to their Davis Cup squad for the first time as they prepare to face South Korea in Seoul on September 18-19.The Qualifiers Round 2 tie is a major one, with the winner earning a place in the Davis Cup Final 8 in Bologna…
Kurds displaced during Syria’s civil war return to their hometown of Ras al-Ain (Sere Kaniye) under a January 2026 agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian government, in Hasakah, Syria, on August 10, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters A first group of Syrian Kurds were headed for the northeastern border town of…
