MOBILITY BOOST: The Yamaha factory at Vallam Vadagal Chennai has long been home to India’s two-wheeler manufacturing heavyweights. Alongside TVS Motor and Royal Enfield, Japanese motorcycle maker Yamaha is now giving the city a bigger role in its global ambitions—not merely as a production base but as the company’s major export hub. More than a…
On Monday, July 20, 2026, Sun will transit the Pushya Nakshatra. Pushya is one of the most nourishing of all the nakshatras in Vedic astrology. It is about spiritual growth, emotional healing, family support, wisdom and care. The Sun represents confidence, soul power, authority, father figures, health and direction in life. When the Sun transits…
Marvel Studios is gearing up for the theatrical re-release of its biggest blockbuster – ‘Avengers: Endgame’.Five years after first debuting on the big screens, the film is all set for its return to cinemas as ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’. With just a month to go before its big-screen return, the team rolled out Premium Infinity Vision…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi at the end of the World Cup final. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi‘s dream of signing off with back-to-back FIFA World Cup titles ended in heartbreak on Sunday as the Argentina captain was overcome with emotion following his side’s 0-1 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The viral images…
Chennai’s reputation as India’s healthcare capital has long rested on its hospitals and medical tourism. Increasingly, however, it is also becoming a destination for growth capital. Recently, Iswarya Fertility Center, a city-based IVF chain, secured more than `350 crore (about $37 million) from global healthcare investor OrbiMed Asia—one of the largest private equity investments in…
There’s a fortunate current running under this day, Scorpio. The Moon supports gains and wise planning, making it easier to think ahead instead of getting trapped in today’s noise.This is the sort of day when a good choice made quietly can help you months later. Like storing grain before the monsoon. You may not feel…
The FIFA World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain was a star-studded affair, with Hollywood’s biggest stars taking to the stands to watch the epic showdown at the New York-New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The championship clash that saw Spain lift the trophy, attracted an extraordinary mix of actors, musicians, athletes, fashion icons…
Spain’s Ferran Torres (7) celebrates at the end of the World Cup final. (AP Photo) Spain’s long wait for a breakthrough in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final finally ended through an unlikely hero. Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time to hand Spain a dramatic 1-0 victory over defending champions Argentina,…
Iranian authorities reported more than 3,000 deaths, attributing the violence to “terrorist acts” orchestrated by the United States and Israel, while foreign-based NGOs maintain that security forces fired on protesters. File picture | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran’s judiciary announced that two men were hanged on Sunday (July 19, 2026) over charges relating to anti-government protests…
Chennai: A day before Parliament session was set to commence, former chief minister M K Stalin returned to Chennai from England on Sunday after completing his 14-day tour. Stalin had visited England to participate in the graduation ceremony of grandson Inban Udhayanidhi.Stalin was given a rousing reception by DMK leaders and cadres at Chennai airport….