straight talk: Over the years, RTI activists have staged protests across TN urging govt to address concerns over lack of accountability and access to information G AnanthakrishnanChief minister C Joseph Vijay’s pre-election promise of enacting a Right to Services Act within six months of assuming office puts him on a Nov 10 deadline, although it…
Actor Karunas has opened up about a career decision that still stands out in his film journey. The actor revealed that he was initially approached to play the lead in Vetri Maaran’s Asuran, but he chose to step away from the opportunity. Looking back, Karunas said the decision came from his belief that the story…
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) speaks with Palestinian residents of Turmus Ayya, near Ramallah, during a visit in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, July 9, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna, a 2028 U.S. Presidential aspirant, on Saturday (July 11, 2026) said he was detained by gun-wielding Israeli settlers while on a visit…
Chennai: A male tiger trapped in Gudalur in the Nilgiris safely reached the Vandalur zoo early Saturday morning and has been placed in isolation, zoo officials said. The animal is in good health and remains active despite its ordeal, they added. The zoo’s tiger population has now risen to 28.The animal had killed two men…
American royalty, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly gearing up for their star-studded wedding this weekend. The couple, who have had fans and the media on wedding watch since announcing their engagement last week, have reportedly implemented extensive security measures to ensure their big day stays a private affair. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce…
Cast of ‘Sweet Magnolias’ reacts to the show getting cancelled online after season 5 aired 3 months ago. (Instagram) ‘Sweet Magnolias,’ the official series, was cancelled by the production company just after the fifth season. The show centred on three friends living in the quaint Southern town of Serenity, South Carolina. The series is based…
AriesAries does not have much patience for mixed signals this week.If somebody likes you, you would rather know. If they don’t, you would rather know that too. Mars continues moving through Aries and creates very little interest in emotional guesswork. The interesting part is that somebody around you appears equally tired of pretending. A conversation…
Ganesh Mani, CEO of Switch Mobility Chennai: Ashok Leyland’s EV arm, Switch Mobility, has turned profitable for the first time, posting a profit after tax of over Rs 100 crore in FY26. The milestone comes as the company emerged as a market leader in electric buses and the 2-4 tonne electric light commercial vehicle (e-LCV)…
Beginning Thursday, customers can browse the live inventory of more than 4,000 Tasmac outlets on a new online portal, pay digitally and collect their purchase from the store of their choice. (Representative image) CHENNAI: For decades, buying liquor in Tamil Nadu meant standing in a queue at a state-run outlet and hoping the bottle you wanted was…
U.S. President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday (September 13, 2026) likened critics of artificial intelligence to “very negative forces” bringing up scenarios that will not happen, and said he wanted to make sure that the U.S. remains the industry leader. “We’re leading China in AI. We’re the…