Traders in the Sowcarpet area downed their shutters on Saturday as part of a protest. Chennai: Two days after traders locked up a team of GST officials on duty, more than 500 shops across Sowcarpet, Chennai’s busiest wholesale market, observed a bandh on Saturday.Shops along Mint Street and adjoining commercial areas, including Anna Pillai Street…
The Sun will enter Ashlesha nakshatra on August 3, in 2026, and this can be a sensitive time for emotional connections and love. Ashlesha Nakshatra is related to strong feelings, attachment, hidden fears, sharp words and strong reactions within. The Sun brings you ego, truth, pride, clarity and self-respect. When this energy is activated, some…
The Oscar-winning actor encourages people to trust themselves completely, even before confidence feels real.Image credit (Instagram) Anthony Hopkins has never believed in endings. At 88, the two-time Oscar winner announced the release of his debut composer album, ‘Life Is a Dream,’ arriving on August 21, 2026. The album features original compositions written across more than…
NEW DELHI: As Asmita Dey walked into SEC Hall 4 for the women’s 48kg judo final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, she looked around for one familiar face. Standing there was her coach, Yashapal Solanki.Minutes later, Asmita defeated Canada’s Heidi Quach by yuko to become the first Indian judoka to win a Commonwealth Games…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom’s de facto leader, in a phone call with President Donald Trump raised concerns about the U.S. potentially escalating the conflict with Iran, according to a person familiar with the leaders’ discussion. The discussion, which was first reported on by Axios, comes as Mr. Trump weighs whether to…
Chennai: Metro ridership in the city crossed the one-crore mark for the second time this year in July, with 1.06 crore passengers travelling on the network. It is the highest monthly ridership recorded in 2026 so far, averaging 3.43 lakh commuters a day.The figure marks an increase from 96.75 lakh passengers (3.22 lakh a day)…
The Pisces Moon and Retrograde Saturn on August 2, 2026, will create a reflective and quiet mood. People can see their emotional patterns more clearly, the responsibilities they have not dealt with and the choices they have made in the past. Today’s lucky number and colour forecast provides practical direction for each zodiac sign on…
Two women from escort services reveal Liam Payne’s final hours in Argentina. (Image credits: Instagram) TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to death, as well as alcohol and drug abuse.Liam Payne’s unfortunate demise causes anguish for his grief-stricken fans, even after almost two years. The new reports shed light on the former One Direction band…
Ankush Panghal (PTI Photo) India’s Ankush Panghal produced one of the biggest comebacks of the Commonwealth Games 2026 boxing competition, recovering from a 5-0 deficit after the opening round to defeat England’s Dimeji Shittu and win the men’s 80kg gold medal on Saturday.The 22-year-old from Haryana stayed calm after a tough start and fought back…
Police officers inspect the wreckage of a truck after a car bomb detonated near a police station in Cucuta, Colombia, on August 1, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP A truck bomb exploded on Saturday (August 1, 2026) near a Colombian police station not far from the Venezuelan border, wounding 14 people just days before President-elect…