Chennai: The TNPDCL’s move to automate closure of long-term bill defaulters’ electricity connections has raised questions over its implementation. The utility, however, claims that the new system is aimed at speeding up the process and addressing staff shortages.Consumers who default on electricity bills for more than six months will no longer receive a physical termination…
Sawan 2026 begins on July 30th, marking the start of a sacred period of worship of Lord Shiva, fasting, prayer, self-control and spiritual healing. The month is especially important to people under the pressure of Shani (Saturn).Saturn is the planet of discipline, karma, delay, duty, hard work, justice and life lessons. When Shani is in…
India batter Abhishek Sharma returned to form in style, smashing 233 off just 91 balls in a local match for Amritsar Men Senior against Tarn Taran in the Punjab State Inter District Senior One Day Limited Overs Tournament 2026-27 on Sunday (August 2).The 25-year-old left-handed opener struck 15 fours and 25 sixes during his innings,…
Akshay Kumar and Neeraj Pandey reunite after more than a decade, ‘Haiwan’ actor joins Farhan Akhtar’s ambitious R.D. Burman biopic – Reports More than a decade after collaborating on acclaimed films like ‘Special 26’ and ‘Baby’, Akshay Kumar and filmmaker Neeraj Pandey are set to work together once again. The actor has reportedly come on…
Sunil Chhetri (PTI Photo) Sunil Chhetri has described Jamshedpur FC’s decision to leave the Indian Super League as a major setback for Indian football. The Tata Group-owned club announced that it will stop operations after its ongoing Durand Cup campaign and will not take part in the 2026/27 ISL season. Chhetri, who plays for Bengaluru…
Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a residential apartment, according to medics, in Gaza City, on August 2, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza for a second straight day on Sunday (August 2, 2026), killing at least nine Palestinians, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a breakthrough…
In numerology, certain birth dates are believed to have strong money and business energy. These people may never be rich in a traditional job. Real growth may come when they take responsibility, create a separate entity or put their ideas into practice. In numerology, Dhan Yoga indicates a good chance of attracting financial stability, profit,…
Jason Sanjay has largely stayed away from the spotlight despite being the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay. However, ahead of his directorial debut ‘Sigma,’ the young filmmaker has opened up about his parents and shared several personal memories that have quickly gone viral. In a recent interview, Jason Sanjay spoke about…
Lovlina Borgohain (AP Photo) Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain said she felt hurt after noticing that India’s Northeast was missing from a map used by a popular Indian restaurant in Glasgow. The Assam boxer spotted the issue during a celebratory dinner for India’s record-breaking Commonwealth Games boxing campaign and raised it with the restaurant management.The Indian…
Nirmal Purja. File | Photo Credit: AP The body of veteran Nepalese-British mountaineer Nirmal Purja was found on Sunday (August 2, 2026), three days after he and nine fellow climbers were swept away in an avalanche on Broad Peak, located in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir’s Gilgit-Baltistan. Also read | Who is Nirmal Purja, renowned Nepalese climber killed…