S Manikandan and team are creating a digital archive of Pandya history; (below) A statue of Sadaiyavarman Sundarpandiyathevar I found in Chidambaram Nataraja Temple For more than a decade, S Manikandan has been following the Pandyas across state borders. From inscriptions and hero stones in Andhra Pradesh to royal lineages in Kerala and temple records…
U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine attend the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on U.S. President Donald Trump’s supplemental funding request for the Department of Defence. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday (July 21, 2026) the Iran war…
A weight begins to lift today. Tensions that sit on your shoulders, in your bank balance, or inside family matters start easing, and you can breathe more freely. Jupiter, your ruler, gives protection, and the Moon supports comfort through home and familiar people. No wonder the day feels lighter.It’s a day for people, not for…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo speaks to reporters during a press conference ahead of his team’s World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Spain, Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final tournament of his extraordinary international career,…
Julian Alvarez (AP Photo) Defending champions Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals on Saturday.Julian Alvarez broke the deadlock in the 112th minute with a superb long-range strike before Lautaro Martinez added a third goal in the final moments of extra time.Argentina will now…
Chennai: A 32-year-old meat shop worker was beaten to death by his friends near Somangalam in Kancheepuram district on Wednesday night.The victim, Rajesh of Sethuputtu near Somangalam, was married and had two children. Police said Thangam and Anandajothi, who lived in the same locality, took him in a car on Wednesday night to consume alcohol.When…
ERODE: A remand prisoner escaped on Tuesday night while police were taking him back to the Coimbatore Central Prison after producing him before a court in Salem in connection with a case. The escaped remand prisoner has been identified as K Naresh Kumar, 30, who was arrested for issuing death threats to some people. On…
You might wake up feeling more courageous than usual, and perhaps eager to take action. Mars inspires you to be more courageous and the Moon urges you to move which is why short excursions such as errands or quick trips or even spontaneous plans could make your day.You’ll want to explore something new or at…
From the QUAD meeting in New Delhi and India-U.S. critical minerals deal to fresh AIADMK defections to the TVK and rising CNG prices – here are the top stories of the day. Source link
An old 1986 interview with Bollywood actor Rekha features her speaking about cinema, womanhood, and the strength of Indian women. In the conversation, Rekha says she would choose to become a film actress again if she had another birth. She also says she would want to be born a woman first, and then an actor….