Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay CHENNAI: The C Joseph Vijay-led TVK govt on Monday issued an order implementing its flagship “Annan Seer” scheme but narrowed the income eligibility promised in the party’s election manifesto, reducing the ceiling from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh a year. This is one of the main…
Pitru Paksha 2026 is a significant time for Hindu families to honor their ancestors through charitable acts. Many families participate in donations of food, clothing, and practical items to the needy. Black sesame seeds and ghee hold special religious significance during these observances. Observers are encouraged to give with respect rather than for status. Ultimately,…
Lynn Naudé (left), COO of SA20 (Special Arrangement) NEW DELHI: Four seasons into its existence, SA20 has already established itself as one of the most prominent T20 leagues outside the IPL. But for COO Lynn Naudé, the league’s rapid rise has been less about chasing quick wins and more about getting the fundamentals right. From…
Virat Kohli may be one of the biggest names in international cricket, but former India head coach Rahul Dravid believes the star could also have what it takes to face the cameras for a Bollywood film. While discussing cricketers who could make good actors, Dravid recalled Kohli’s mimicry skills and his extensive experience in advertising.In…
Sourav Ganguly (Image credit: Delhi Capitals) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has returned to Delhi Capitals as the team’s head coach for the 2027 Indian Premier League season.Ganguly takes over from Hemang Badani, under whom Delhi Capitals missed out on the IPL playoffs in the last two seasons. Ganguly’s long association with DC Ganguly first…
Ever since the far-right, anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won a regional election last month, not a day goes by without Ola Akhras and her husband discussing whether they should go back to Syria. The couple live with their two young daughters in Magdeburg, where Saxony-Anhalt’s newly elected State legislature was set to meet…
CHENNAI: The DMK legal wing on Monday demanded legal action against chief minister C Joseph Vijay, alleging that he, along with MDMK leader Vaiko and minister Aadhav Arjuna, had conspired to “purchase MLAs” to protect his minority govt, which is 11 seats short of a simple majority. TVK, meanwhile, moved chief electoral officer Archana Patnaik…
Navratri begins on 11 October, and families must prepare essential items for the Ghatasthapana ritual. A Kalash made of copper, brass, or clay is needed along with various items like barley and coconut. It is important to set up a puja space with a wooden chowki and an idol of Maa Durga. Families should acquire…
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao built a filmography that rarely stayed within one genre or language. From comedy and fantasy to science fiction and experimental cinema, the filmmaker repeatedly tried ideas that were ahead of their time. His work across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, and English cinema has influenced several generations of filmmakers. In order to view…
NEW DELHI: Harmanpreet Kaur’s decision to step down as captain of the Indian women’s cricket team across all three formats marks the end of one of the longest and most significant leadership eras in Indian women’s cricket.The 37-year-old, who led India’s T20I side for a decade after taking over in 2016, became the ODI captain…