CHENNAI: It was a memorable Sunday for Tamil Nadu lifter Muthupandi Raja as he won a Commonwealth Games silver in the 65kg category in Glasgow. That one piece of silver was as much a culmination of the 26-year-old’s hard work as it was about the sacrifices of his daily wage labourer parents — Muthupandi and…
The Myanmar Armed Forces claimed it had recaptured two strategic border towns from ethnic militias amid escalating clashes in the border regions of Myanmar. | Photo Credit: AP Myanmar’s military-backed government says it has regained control of two towns near the country’s borders with India and Thailand, marking a significant advance in the civil war…
Iran says it seized U.S. underwater drone Iran’s navy captured one of the U.S. military’s underwater drones at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday (September 8, 2026), Iranian state television reported, saying the unmanned vessel had been “seized as a prize”. Asked about the report, U.S. Central Command spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins…
On the birth anniversary of the late actor and politician Sunil Dutt, it is fitting to revisit a lesser-known yet deeply emotional chapter from his life as a father. Long before Sanjay Dutt emerged as one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, he was battling personal demons that threatened to derail both his life and career. During…
On August 28, 2026, a spectacular partial lunar eclipse will grace the skies, captivating astronomy enthusiasts for five hours and thirty-eight minutes. The crescent Moon will shroud in the Earth’s shadow, reaching its maximum at a stunning ninety-six percent coverage. Best visibility will be experienced from the Americas and parts of Europe, making it a…
TN BUDGET: ‘Super clean’ campuses, modernisation among focus in ₹44,527crore-school education budget Chennai: The school education department was allocated ₹44,527 crore for 2026-27, which will go towards clean campuses, modernisation of govt residential schools, and a revamped curriculum focusing on AI & robotics, and anti-drug clubs.Finance minister Marie Wilson said the focus was to ensure…
GCC bus shelters MoU in Chennai (Tarika Story) Chennai: Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with seven companies that will construct and maintain 11 airconditioned bus shelters across the city.GCC commissioner G S Sameeran said the shelters have been identified based on high footfall and will feature standardised designs equipped…
Varun Chakravarthy (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the three match T20I series against Afghanistan on Monday. The spinner picked up an injury after the first contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, which India won by 7 wickets. The cause of the injury remains unclear.“Yes, Varun…
Academicians welcome the high court order suggesting state govt to consider increasing the retirement age of professors in state universities from 60 years to 65 years Chennai: Academicians have welcomed the Madras high court order suggesting that the state govt consider increasing the retirement age of professors in state universities from 60 to 65 years….
Carrot Top is recovering in hospital after a reported suicide attempt, with his representative asking fans to respect his privacy. Trigger warning: This story discusses suicide and a suicide attempt.Comedian and longtime Las Vegas performer Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, has been hospitalized in Las Vegas following what TMZ reported as a…