Chennai: Velachery residents have urged Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to drop its proposed eco park project along the six-vent culvert waterway, alleging that it would further obstruct the natural flow of water and worsen monsoon flooding in the locality. All rainwater from nearly a 10km radius, comprising areas such as Velachery, Taramani, and Dhandeeswaram and…
Aries You can think of strategies to improve your health. Your financial situation is good and you might be ready to splurge. Some of their performances will likely come under acclaim. Fair play will be very much valued in a family context. There is a possibility that we will drive out to some exotic destination….
Charu Shankar who played the role of Ranbir Kapoor‘s mother in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s directorial ‘Animal’, was recently seen playing the character of Ananya Pandey’s mother in ‘Chand Mera Dil’. Speaking about her character and experience working on the film, Charu shared in an exclusive interview to ETimes.Talking about her character, Charu said, “I play…
U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor speaks during seminar session on bilateral research collaboration and innovation opportunities, in New Delhi on Friday (May 29, 2026). | Photo Credit: ANI No partnership is better positioned than the one between India and the U.S. to seize emerging opportunities, particularly in the technology sector, U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor said on…
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…
Vaikasi Visakam is the most prominent Tamil festival which is mainly celebrated in South India. The festival is celebrated during a certain Nakshatra known as Visakam and devotees observe fast and worship Lord Murugan on this special day. The day is regarded as one of the most auspicious days. The festival is celebrated to commemorate…
Aditya Seal and Anushka Ranjan announced their first pregnancy on Friday with a dreamy maternity shoot on Instagram. The couple, who got married in November 2021, shared an emotional caption alongside the pictures. Celebrities including Ananya Panday, Mouni Roy, Bhumi Pednekar and Sonakshi Sinha rushed to congratulate the happy couple. Aditya Seal and Anushka Ranjan…
The anticipation builds for IPL 2026’s Qualifier 2, where Gujarat Titans face off against Rajasthan Royals, but one player has everyone buzzing – the 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Two months, 72 matches and countless twists later, IPL 2026 has reached the business end. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already booked their place in the final…
Ronson Chan, ex-chairman of the Hong Kong Journalists Association, speaks to reporters outside the High Court in Admiralty in Hong Kong before a ruling on his appeal against his conviction for obstructing a police officer, on May 29, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP A prominent Hong Kong journalist began serving a five-day prison sentence on…
Australian black widow spider Chennai: A venomous spider known for its medically significant bite may be quietly establishing itself on the city’s northern edge in Ennore Creek, an ecologically sensitive area that has faced significant degradation in recent years. A group of researchers identified and recorded redback spiders (Latrodectus hasselti Thorell), also called the Australian…