Rescuers carry the body of a killed resident at a site of a house destroyed by a Russian air strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine on August 2, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Ukrainian attacks on Russia killed at least nine people on Sunday (August 2, 2026), while Russian attacks on Ukraine…
TN to withdraw cases against students booked during NEET protests Chennai: TVK govt said on Sunday that it will withdraw all cases registered against students who took part in protests demanding a ban on NEET.School education minister A Rajmohan said on X that the decision was taken based on directions from chief minister C Joseph…
The first Sawan Somwar of 2026 will be on Monday, 3 August. Sawan Somwar is devoted to Lord Shiva. Many devotees keep a fast on this day, perform Jalabhishek, and recite Shiva mantras. Numerology makes this occasion more interesting. The complete date of August 3, 2026, adds up to 21, which reduces to Number 3….
Tom Holland has added yet another page to the box office history books with his latest release ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ swinging off to a blockbuster start at ticket windows. The latest Marvel superhero film, stormed to an estimated USD 927 million worldwide opening weekend, making it the second-biggest global opening in box office history,…
Commonwealth Sport president Donald Rukare, centre, presents the David Dixon Award to Melanie Woods. (PTI/AP Photo) Scottish wheelchair racer Melanie Woods capped an unforgettable home Commonwealth Games by winning the prestigious David Dixon Award, recognising her as the outstanding athlete of Glasgow 2026 after a campaign defined not only by two gold medals but also…
Two tankers laden with Saudi oil crossed the Bab el-Mandeb strait over the weekend, while traffic in the Strait of Hormuz slowed following reports of vessel attacks, shipping data showed on Monday (August 3). The number of commodity vessels that passed through the Bab el-Mandeb strait fell to 18 on Sunday, from 27 on Saturday…
Frank Jayasinghe: A man the world needed Corleigh StixrudFrank Jayasinghe, a great influence of mine, indeed of many in the field of international education, passed away on Friday, July 31, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He was 93.He will deservedly be remembered and celebrated for his role in bringing the International Baccalaureate curriculum to India as…
Jupiter’s auspicious transit in Pushya nakshatra on August 3, 2026, can offer relief for those who have been waiting for financial stability, career growth, family support or job security. In Vedic astrology, Jupiter is the planet of wisdom, blessings, expansion, teachers, wealth and guidance. Pushya Nakshatra is associated with slow growth, patience, duty and nourishment….
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna organised a Spider-Man-themed birthday party for their son, Riot.(Image Credit: Instagram) Seems like the spider fever has spared none. On the one hand, Tom Holland’s latest MCU film, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, is keeping audiences hooked in theatres and cash registers ringing at the box office; on the other hand, this…
Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has named former India fast bowler and Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra as the sharpest cricketing mind he has worked with, placing him ahead of several well-known figures, including MS Dhoni.Moeen, who has played under some of the game’s leading captains and coaches, said his time with Nehra at…