A car plunged into a sinkhole after a section of OMR caved in near Tidel Park on Thursday morning, causing traffic disruption on the busy stretch. The two occupants escaped unhurt. The incident occurred close to an underground Metro construction site near Tidel Park. Chennai: A car plunged into a sinkhole after a small section…
General:It’s a sunny day and the feeling sets in before breakfast. A message, call or update from your child or your younger family member that you look after, can just brighten your day. Today the Moon is in your fifth house, which means joy arrives via children, creativity and surprise. A Jupiter soft aspect means…
Legendary actor Nana Patekar breathed his last on Thursday, October 8, at his residence in Goa at the age of 75. The veteran actor suffered a cardiac arrest and doctors attempted to revive him with continuous CPR for around 45 minutes. He was declared dead at around 5:20 am.Nana’s son Malhar confirmed the news to…
Asian Games badminton: PV Sindhu (Image: Reuters) PV Sindhu once again showed her ability to raise the intensity when it mattered most, overcoming Japan’s Riko Gunji in straight games to storm into the women’s singles quarter-finals of the Arctic Open 2026 on Thursday.The sixth-seeded Indian, a two-time Olympic medallist, prevailed 21-15, 21-15 in 49 minutes…
Tens of thousands of people thronged a Paris square on Thursday (October 8, 2026) demanding better education and less police brutality, as students protested nationwide despite government attempts to ease a crisis that has rocked the country for more than a week. Students have blocked entrances to hundreds of high schools across the country, with…
Chennai: Restricting night events, vehicular movement, and bonfires at beaches 200m from a turtle nesting site, creating ‘no-entry buffer zones’ 3m from eggs, and frequent monitoring have been mandated in the Tamil Nadu forest department’s standard operating procedure (SOP) for marine turtle conservation.The SOP, which was released by forest minister R V Ranjithkumar at the…
On October 8, 2026, Yi Mao Day encourages patience and open dialogue. Individuals of all Chinese zodiac signs should refrain from rushing through dilemmas. Each sign will encounter distinct energies impacting their social exchanges today. Those linked to the Goat, Pig, and Dog may discover fortune in their relationships. Careful strategizing and nurturing growth are…
Two of the relatives fell at the feet of those blocking the way and pleaded for permission ERODE: Dalits of a village near Perundurai in Erode district were forced to fall at the feet of non – dalit residents to get access to a common burial ground for their relative’s funeral on Oct 5, villagers…
Temba Bavuma of South Africa looks on prior to day 3 of the ICC WTC final match between South Africa and Australia at Lords Cricket Ground on June 13, 2025 in London, England. (Photo/Getty Images) WTC champions South Africa will face current World Test Championship points table leaders Australia in Durban on Friday, with the…
Salman Khan cancels his Mumbai event and flies to Pune following Nana Patekar’s death: ‘Rest in peace, Bhau’ Salman Khan has called off a high-profile Mumbai event following the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar. The event was cancelled on Thursday as a mark of respect for the late star, who died at the age…