People think of astrology and they think of their Sun sign, the zodiac sign of their birth date. But another important factor that astrologers say plays a major role in first impressions is the Rising Sign or Ascendant.The Rising Sign is the zodiac sign that was rising over the eastern horizon at the time of…
Spain lifts FIFA World Cup after 16 years (Image: ANI) Spain’s long-awaited FIFA World Cup triumph was overshadowed by tragedy after a 13-year-old boy lost his life and two others were injured when part of a historic fountain collapsed during victory celebrations early Monday.The incident occurred shortly after midnight at the Arbol Gordo fountain in…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu assembly on Friday unanimously passed a resolution urging Union govt not to grant approvals, including technical and environmental clearances, for Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam project. The resolution also sought the constitution of a tribunal to resolve the inter-state water dispute, following a request made by Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin to chief minister…
Pope Leo XIV arrives in the popemobile at Plaza de Lima in Madrid on June 6, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Pope Leo XIV has thrown his support behind the United States ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, offering a boost to the cohost nation as the tournament prepares to get underway on June…
England’s Ben Stokes (Mike Egerton/PA via AP) NEW DELHI: England captain Ben Stokes has admitted he apologised to his teammates after returning for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand cricket team. Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson missed the second Test after being investigated for allegedly breaking the team’s midnight curfew following England’s win…
The farmer, who lives in a modest tin-roofed house in Mottur village within the Veerichettipalli panchayat, earns a meagre living through small-scale farming and cattle rearing. PUDUCHERRY: A 32-year-old farmer in a small village near Gudiyatham in Vellore district was shocked to receive a notice from the GST assistant commissioner (Ambur circle) directing him to…
Chennai: Representatives of farmers’ organisations on Saturday thanked DMK leader and Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin for continuing to raise the Cauvery water dispute and the Mekedatu issue both inside and outside the state assembly.A delegation led by Tamil Nadu Farmers’ Associations Joint Movement president T Deivasigamani met Udhayanidhi at his Chennai residence. They…
Telugu actor Nandamuri Kalyan Ram is celebrating his day as it marks his 48th birthday today. Director Anil Ravipudi recently took to his social media to share wishes to his first hero and expressed his gratitude working with him. He also unveiled his first look from their upcoming project. Anil Ravipudi’s birthday wishes On X…
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Lokayukta recommended disciplinary action against 12 officers of TN Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) for forcing consumers to pay for the replacement of faulty smart meters, instead of making the contractor replace them for free under warranty.The 12 officers are assistant engineers (AEs) C Chithreswari (Nandanam), T G Kumar (Selaiyur), C…
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation — the state agency that procures drugs and medical equipment for govt hospitals — has floated a tender to supply gold rings for newborns under a signature welfare scheme of chief minister C Joseph Vijay’s govt.The corporation is seeking a one-year rate contract for roughly 4.41 lakh one-gram,…