Count the hands on a Chandraghanta image, and you’ll stop at ten. Shailputri and Brahmacharini, worshipped on the two preceding days, have two each. The jump is deliberate, and it speaks to the life of a householder. This year, Chandraghanta is worshipped on Tuesday, 13 October, the day of Tritiya (the third lunar day), and…
COIMBATORE: Farmers have urged Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) to factor in farmgate prices while issuing price forecasts for poovan, nendran and karpooravalli bananas, saying the initiative will benefit growers only if it reflects the prices they actually receive rather than market rates alone.Domestic Export and Market Intelligence Cell (DEMIC) of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University…
Madhuri Dixit’s husband Dr Sriram Nene admits he did not recognise Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan at their wedding reception: ‘I didn’t know anyone’ Madhuri Dixit’s husband, Dr Sriram Nene, has shared a funny confession about their wedding reception. He admitted that he did not recognise Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan…
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. File | Photo Credit: Reuters British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit vote, although his office later stated that Moscow failed to influence the result and the decision to leave the European Union was legitimate. PM Burnham, who took over as Britain’s leader in July…
Chandraghanta means “the one with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her head.” It’s a name you can almost see: a crescent shaped like a bell resting on the Mother’s forehead, quietly announcing her presence. This Sharad Navratri, she is worshipped on Tuesday, 13 October, which falls on Tritiya, the third lunar day.Look at her not…
ERODE: A female elephant that got trapped in slush at the Gunderipallam dam in the T N Palayam forest range in Erode district died on Monday despite being rescued and provided with intensive medical treatment.According to forest officials, the elephant ventured out of the forest area in the early hours of Sunday to drink water…
A meeting between superstar Rajinikanth and veteran lyricist Vairamuthu has attracted attention ahead of the release of ‘Jailer 2’. With Nelson Dilipkumar’s film scheduled to hit theatres on October 15, Vairamuthu met the actor and shared details of their conversation in a post on X. According to the lyricist, they spoke about cinema, life and…
Suraj Karkera reacts to Pakistan’s ACT withdrawal (Image: Instagram/ @surajkarkera7) The absence of an India-Pakistan clash may take away some of the intensity and excitement from the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) Punjab 2026, but defending champions India remain focused on retaining their title, goalkeeper Suraj Karkera has said. With Pakistan withdrawing from the continental…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s president, speaks during a news conference after signing defence agreements in Kyiv, Ukraine. File Russia has violated an energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday (October 12, 2026), urging Washington to step in to ensure Moscow abided by the terms of the putative agreement….
The sump is maintained by Chennai corporation CHENNAI: Two contract workers died after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a 15-foot-deep stormwater drain sump maintained by the Greater Chennai Corporation at Thendral Nagar in Kodungaiyur on Monday afternoon.The deceased have been identified as Naveen and Ahmed Basha.Fire and rescue services personnel from Madhavaram recovered their bodies…