Chennai: Draped in Madras checks, wearing long necklaces, adorning their hair with ‘savari’ and flowers. A group of women sits under a tree in the evening as they sip coffee from a davara and tumbler. They chat away till the coffee goes cold.Several decades later, their way of life has become aesthetics. “We see Madras…
General:Steady. That’s the word for your day. Not wildly exciting, not disappointing either. Income and spending can balance out, which gives you breathing space and keeps the mind settled. The Moon supports practical control, while Saturn holds back excess. You may feel tempted to push for more, but today works better through moderation.One small change…
Following the billion-dollar box office success of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, Tom Holland and director Destin Daniel Cretton are rumoured to be reuniting to take the superhero franchise forward.As the film continues to rake in the big bucks and break box office records, reports state that the ‘Spider-Man’ franchise could be heading towards a fifth…
Magnus Carlsen on Gukesh vs Javokhir Sindarov World Championship clash BENGALURU: Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen has pushed back against the framing of D Gukesh’s upcoming World Championship match as a “title defence”, arguing that the Indian should instead be approaching it as an opportunity to gain rather than something to protect.Speaking to the reporters…
Americans commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday (September 11, 2026), remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaeda attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity. The milestone anniversary brought memorial rituals — wreath-laying, flag-flying, moments of silence, vigils and readings of victims’ names — and volunteer projects in…
Solomon Pappaiah passed away at 90 in Madurai Throughout his life, even when he stood on stages created by the privileged, Solomon Pappaiah’s words were directed towards those who were struggling, had nothing. Ayya spoke for them. He was their voice.The pattimandram — Tamil legal-style debate forum taken to the streets by Kundrakudi Adigalar —…
General:This day has a bright edge to it, and you’ll notice doors opening faster than usual. Social honour, praise, or simple respect from the right people can come your way. Mercury sharpens your judgement, and Jupiter adds support from outside sources. That is why tasks move, contacts respond, and your name carries weight today.Still, it…
Neena Gupta’s latest series ‘Chumbak’ may be set in an urban Indian neighbourhood, but for the veteran actor, the world depicted in the show is also a reminder of the Delhi she grew up in. Recalling her childhood, Gupta said working on the series brought back memories of a time when neighbours were deeply involved…
Mbappé addresses viral dictator memes and a bizarre nickname, admitting the comparisons leave him with mixed feelings/ Image: AP, X Kylian Mbappé has never been short of attention, but a strange social-media trend surrounding the France and Real Madrid star has taken his fame in a direction he would rather not embrace. Images of Mbappé…
Smoke rises from what is said to be an explosion near Ras al-Arah, Lahj Governorate, Yemen, in this screen grab from a social media video filmed from a car with the flag of former South Yemen visible, released on September 11, 2026. | Photo Credit: Social Media/via Reuters Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy said on…