Ex-banker, company CMD get 7-year jail for loan fraud Chennai: A CBI court in Chennai sentenced a former senior manager of the Central Bank of India in Chennai and the chairman and managing director of a private company to seven years of rigorous imprisonment each in a housing loan fraud case. The court also imposed…
The revised name appeared on the digital destination displays of TNSTC buses across the state and MTC buses in Chennai on Thursday. TRICHY: The Tamil Nadu govt has dropped the word “Vidiyal” from one of the state’s most recognisable welfare schemes, officially renaming “Magalir Vidiyal Payanam” as “Magalir Payanam.” The revised name appeared on the…
The day progresses at a moderate rate, Pisces, not dull and not flashy. The income should be sufficient to pay for expenses, and the business is steady, without sudden levels or highs. Sometimes that’s a blessing by itself. The Moon keeps things simple and practical, while Saturn requires you to take your time with plans…
Chennai: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said the party joined hands with TVK only after “informing” DMK leadership. He said the decision was driven by the need to avoid another election (in the event of TVK not being able to get support of majority members) and reflected the broader sentiment among alliance partners.“We left only…
Sunny Leone has steadily built a career in Hindi cinema over the years, and her recent performance in Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Kennedy’ earned her widespread appreciation. However, her entry into Bollywood was surrounded by intense debate due to her background as an adult film star. She made her acting debut in Hindi films with Pooja Bhatt’s…
Aamir Khan has always done things his own way, and his wedding attire reflected that individuality. Be it his nose ring look or wearing a hairband and kurtas, the actor has never succumed to any fashion trends and has his own sense of style, which is what sets him apart. Aamir tied the knot with…
India suffered a disappointing start at the Malaysia Masters 2026 after top men’s singles players Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy crashed out in the opening round on Wednesday in Kuala Lumpur.Lakshya, who reached the semifinals at the Paris Olympics, was beaten comfortably in straight games by Indonesia’s Zaki Ubaidillah. After a close start to the…
With the release of ‘Karuppu,’ South cinema witnesses the unfolding of box office success. The Suriya and Trisha Krishnan starrer mythological drama has been drawing in audiences into the theatres from day 1. The movie made a strong opening on Friday and benefited from the weekend surge. On its first weekday, i.e. Monday, the movie…
Road shrinks pond, workers ruin the rest Chennai: A freshwater pond two decades ago, Mangani Kuttai today has little resemblance to a waterbody. The 1.4-acre pond on the Pallavaram-Thoraipakkam Radial Road, located barely 3km from Pallavaram Periya Eri, has been reduced by road expansion, dumping and encroachment, with its remaining portion now being used to…
Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa with Norway Chess 2026 trophy, and Viswanathan Anand NEW DELHI: Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand has praised R Praggnanandhaa’s recent form and suggested that world champion D Gukesh look to the young Grandmaster’s example as he tries to regain momentum. Praggnanandhaa recently became the first Indian to win Norway Chess, while Gukesh…