New Secretariat controversy Chennai: DMK has stepped up pressure on the TVK govt on Monday over the proposed ₹1,200 crore new Secretariat complex at Foreshore Estate, with former CM M K Stalin warning of a massive protest if the govt failed to drop the plan. Stalin also suggested that the govt can convert the hospital…
The story so far: A matter of weeks after Anthropic’s Fable AI model was launched to great acclaim, Chinese firm Moonshot AI released Kimi K3, a model that has measured up to the Claude model in most parameters. The notable factor here is that K3, and a clutch of other models made in China, are…
Rapper Macklemore has pledged to donate his USD 1 million in net earnings from supporting Ed Sheeran on his ongoing Loop Tour to organisations providing aid to Palestinians.In a lengthy statement shared on social media on Wednesday, Macklemore said the donation would be distributed among several organisations working on humanitarian relief, including the Palestine Children’s…
Former Vice Chairman of China’s Central Military Commission Gen. Zhang Youxia. File | Photo Credit: AP China removed two high-ranking officers from the country’s main military body on Friday (August 28, 2026), state media reported, seven months after it was announced that Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were being investigated for “serious violations of the…
Aerohub & MLCP at Chennai Airport Chennai: For passengers arriving at Chennai airport, booking a cab is often only the beginning of the ordeal. They must wheel their luggage to the multi-level car park at the West Aerohub building, which is about 800m away, and navigate multiple levels to reach the booked vehicle. There, many…
The release of ‘Jai Jai Ram’, the first song from Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’, has sparked plenty of excitement among audiences. However, shortly after the song dropped, a social media post by ‘Adipurush’ dialogue writer Manoj Muntashir caught netizens’ attention. Muntashir shared the ‘Ram Siya Ram’ song from the Prabhas-starrer, prompting several users to question the…
What Does It Mean to Be Born in June? Men born in June often appear easier to understand than they actually are.They usually communicate well, adapt quickly, make friends easily, and can hold a conversation on almost any topic. This often creates the impression that they are completely open books. The reality is slightly different….
On August 19, 2026, the energies of the Yin Wood Ox encourage careful planning and a sense of duty. Patience is essential today, as true growth is achieved through thoughtful deliberation rather than hasty actions. Those born under the Goat, Horse, and Dragon signs should temper their expectations and refrain from imposing views. Meanwhile, the…
Madurai: Allinagaram was cloaked in silence on Wednesday as the news of Bharathiraja’s death crept through a street leading to his ancestral home. Elderly men who had witnessed him leave for Madras as a young dreamer recalled the years when he was still known as Paalpandi, and not Bharathiraja. The villagers weren’t mourning a renowned…
Coimbatore: A 30-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday, in connection with the murder of a money lender, who was found dead in the city on May 29.RS Puram police identified the arrested as Narpat Singh, 30, from Rajasthan. He runs a mobile shop in RS Puram in the city.According to police, Narpat had borrowed Rs…