The STPs were set up at a cost of Rs 1 crore to Rs 4 crore, depending on the size. COIMBATORE: Currently, there are no signs of treated water being released into the Smart City lakes in Coimbatore, as most of the sewage treatment plants (STPs) around these lakes are non-functional. A recent visit by…
Kane Williamson (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand great Kane Williamson on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on one of the most distinguished careers in the country’s cricketing history.The 35-year-old’s decision marks the end of an era for New Zealand cricket, with Williamson stepping away from all international formats…
Director Suresh Triveni has nothing but praise for Triptii Dimri, but he admits there was a brief period when he feared he might lose her to stardom. With ‘Maa Behen’ earning appreciation from viewers following its release, the filmmaker reflected on casting the actress long before ‘Animal’ transformed her into one of the most talked-about…
Kane Williamson and Simon Doull (Agency Image) What initially appeared to be a passing remark during a live broadcast has now turned out to be a remarkably accurate prediction.Just five days before Kane Williamson stunned the cricketing world by announcing his retirement from international cricket, former New Zealand pacer and commentator Simon Doull had dropped…
Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami. Photo Credit: X/@HCI_London Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami is in Tibet to interact with local officials as well as jointly review arrangements made for the Indian pilgrims to the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. This is his first visit to Tibet after taking charge in May. Ambassador Doraiswami and colleagues…
Chennai: Yet another undertrial managed to escape from police custody—third such incident in a week. The 34-year-old was, however, rearrested in Bengaluru on Thursday.Police said Mohanraj was undergoing medical treatment at the Govt Stanley Medical College Hospital when he escaped. He was arrested in a ganja-related case and was lodged in the Villupuram prison. During…
For hundreds of years the Moon has fascinated mankind and has influenced calendars, cultures and spiritual traditions the world over. The phases of the moon are beautiful to behold in the night sky, and many people believe they can have a subtle effect on emotions, mood and mental well-being. Science is still trying to make…
Kane Williamson (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand’s star player Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, bringing an end to a remarkable career that spanned nearly 16 years.The batting stalwart represented New Zealand in 378 international matches across formats, including 110 Tests, 175 ODIs and 93 T20 Internationals. His…
Zach Bryan has surprised fans by uploading a new song, ‘Breakfast in Bed’, to his YouTube channel, accompanied by a music video of Bryan performing the track in a darkened apartment. As of yet, the song is not available on any streaming platforms, making YouTube the only place fans can currently hear it.The track is…
File Pic: Jaspal Rana with Manu Bhaker after historic double bronze-medal feat at the Paris Olympics. (PTI Photo) Indian shooting lost one of its finest pistol shooters on Friday. Jaspal Rana, an Asian Games gold medallist and winner of multiple international events who later transformed Indian shooting as a coach, breathed his last at a…