U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a lavish state dinner at the White House on Thursday (September 25, 2026), following a day of pomp and ceremony that belied deep tensions between the rival superpowers. Mr. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Mr. Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan. He presented…
Protesters alleged that several units in and around Kulathukkadu were discharging untreated industrial effluents into drainage channels without mandatory treatment Namakkal: Residents of Kulathukkadu near Kumarapalayam laid siege to the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) office, on Monday, seeking action against dyeing units releasing untreated effluents into drains, water bodies and the ground.Residents alleged…
Chennai: DMK president M K Stalin on Sunday questioned the stability of the TVK govt, stating that the way the govt was functioning had raised doubts whether it would last for even three months.“Today, the govt is functioning with a question mark dangling above whether it will survive for even three months, let alone six…
A firefighter works at the site of a business centre hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine in Kyiv, Ukraine, September 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Russia launched strikes at businesses and storage facilities in Ukraine overnight, injuring seven people across the country, according to local authorities. The Russian Defence…
Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and captain Babar Azam (AFP Photo) Pakistan have responded to their crushing 194-run defeat to England at Lord’s with a sweeping mid-tour overhaul, releasing seven players and making changes to the red-ball coaching staff ahead of the third Test at Edgbaston.The Pakistan Cricket Board announced the changes on Monday after…
Gautam Gambhir with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during practice session; Sanju Samson during the first T20I vs Afghanistan. (PTI/ANI Photos) NEW DELHI: India T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer called having to pick between Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryanshi and Abhishek Sharma as a “luxury to have for any side.” More often than not, the challenge is to pick between…
Quote of the day by Katy Perry: ‘I am strong. But I am also a woman who goes through all kinds of problems and highs and lows,’ the ‘Roar’ singer’s lesson on accepting all parts of yourself Katy Perry has been a reckoning force in the music industry. With around 25 years of experience under…
On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the Moon will transit Cancer and be in conjunction with Jupiter. This transit is defined by profound sensitivity, inner healing, family focus and strong emotional energy. As the Moon rules Cancer, its influence is heightened when it transits the sign. This is a time when feelings are more exposed. Old…
Spiritualism is the practice of connecting with the spirits of the departed, while spirituality is more about the quest for meaning and purpose in life. Core activities such as meditation and prayer are fundamental to spirituality’s wider definitions. Emerging in the 19th century, particularly in the U.S. and Britain, spiritualism does not necessarily encompass practices…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding schedule confirmed.Image credits: Instagram Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, the engaged American royalty, will turn a new leaf into the chapter of love, warmth, and marriage. As the rumoured nuptials date of July 3, 2026, nears, the wedding bells have started ringing across the internet, with fans gushing over…