Chennai: For thousands of city commuters packed into metro coaches every day, the ride may involve more than crowded platforms and long waits. A study on Chennai Metro’s Line 2 (Alandur-Central) found that passengers were exposed to elevated levels of fine particulate matter, bacterial contamination and volatile organic compounds (TVOCs), with underground stations recording the…
Israel and Lebanon agreed on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) to implement a ceasefire but said it would require a “complete cessation” of fire by Iran-backed Hezbollah, according to a joint statement after U.S.-led talks in Washington. U.S.-Israel war on Iran: Follow LIVE updates on June 4, 2026 The two sides, which do not have formal…
India’s Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) Calls for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to make his India debut have continued to grow following his remarkable rise over the past few months, but former BCCI selector Saba Karim believes the team management is right to exercise patience with the teenage sensation.Sooryavanshi earned a place in India’s senior T20I squad…
Priyadarshan has stepped away from ‘Hera Pheri 3’ and announced his ninth collaboration with Akshay Kumar, a comedy thriller backed by Tips, expected to roll by December. His planned projects with Pankaj Tripathi and Mohanlal have been postponed to next year. Akshay was last seen in ‘Welcome To The Jungle’. Priyadarshan, who recently parted ways…
International Rescue Committee chief David Miliband. File picture | Photo Credit: Reuters Ukraine’s stronger position in the war with Russia has yet to relieve the humanitarian crisis felt by millions of displaced Ukrainians and worsened by a plunge in aid spending, the head of the International Rescue Committee said. Ukraine has slowed Russia’s advances on…
This month, you could feel inspired to start something that truly matters. But excitement can make you forget practical boundaries. August will reward imagination when it is backed by discipline. Sawan will be from the 30th of July to the 28th of August 2026. Its spiritual mood will help you direct emotional energy to prayer,…
Car overturns in Royapettah; no casualties Chennai: A car overturned after hitting a wall as its driver attempted to avoid a two-wheeler that suddenly crossed its path in Royapettah. No injuries were reported in the accident. According to police, Afridi, a resident of Royapettah, was travelling with his friends along Peters Road to park the…
Something stuck begins to move today, and that brings relief. Jupiter helps recover what was blocked, while the Moon stirs deep emotions, making the day useful but a little sensitive. You’ll be glad about one result and disappointed by another. Mixed weather. It happens.A long-pending payment, delayed money, or blocked amount can come through or…