Three Indian nationals were killed in a fire at a residential building in the German city of Bochum, local media reported on Wednesday (October 14, 2026). The victims were two women aged 25 and 27, and a 26-year-old man, all Indian nationals, German public broadcaster WDR (Westdeutscher Rundfunk) reported, citing details released by Bochum police….
CHENANI: The Left parties on Wednesday slammed the Tamil Nadu govt’s plan to procure short-term electricity from the open market at an exorbitant rate of Rs 35 per unit to offset the ongoing power shortage. Demanding an immediate rollback of the proposal, both CPM and CPI urged the state to secure power at reasonable tariffs…
A college student struggled with her course choice and felt overwhelmed by disorganized daily routines. Implementing one small change, she committed to having breakfast at eight each day. This simple shift helped her gain clarity and make more thoughtful decisions. Krishna’s teachings in Bhagavad Gita emphasize the importance of balance in daily habits. Ultimately, she…
COIMBATORE: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Coimbatore branch office, celebrated World Standards Day 2026 here on Wednesday, centring discussions on “Standards for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): Shared Vision for a Better World” with a special focus on SDG 7 — Affordable and Clean Energy.The programme began with a welcome address by Ramesh K, scientist-e/director…
India women’s cricket team captain Smriti Mandhana wants to use the upcoming six-match series against Zimbabwe to fine-tune the team’s T20I approach and establish clear standards ahead of the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy in February 2027.The series will mark Mandhana’s first assignment as India’s full-time captain, with the hosts beginning their campaign with three T20Is…
Nana Patekar may have passed away, but stories about his personality, generosity and legacy continue to resonate with those who admired him. Actor Kamlesh Sawant, known for playing Inspector Gaitonde in ‘Drishyam’, recently recalled an anecdote he had heard about the late actor’s remuneration, claiming that Nana once asked for Rs 1 more than Amitabh…
India’s players celebrate a goal during the men’s Hockey final’s gold medal match between Malaysia and India in the ongoing 20th Asian Games, in Gifu, Japan. International hockey will return to Punjab after 17 years when India host the men’s Asian Champions Trophy for the second time, with Jalandhar and Mohali set to stage the…
A satellite image taken on July 2, 2026, shows the headquarters of Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco in Dhahran before it was attacked on October 13, 2026 causing what the kingdom’s energy ministry said in a statement was a limited fire. Photo: Pleiades Neo © Airbus DS 2026/Handout via Reuters Yemen’s Houthis vowed…
Chennai: A 27-year-old daily wage labourer died and a plumber was hospitalised after inhaling toxic gas from a septic tank at an apartment complex in Pallikaranai on Monday night.Police said sewage was overflowing at an apartment complex on Veerasamy Street, Second Main Road, Vivekananda Nagar, because the pipeline to the septic tank was blocked. House…
On October 14, the Wheel of Fortune Tarot card signifies potential changes in existing cycles and situations. Venus retrograde allows for a review of past relationships and financial habits that may resurface. Individuals are encouraged to examine their responses to reoccurring problems at work and in personal life choices. Taking small corrective measures can lead…