Chennai: Students staying at the M C Raja Social Justice Hostel at Saidapet flagged poor food quality, inadequate amenities and safety concerns during chief minister C Joseph Vijay’s surprise inspection of the facility on Friday.Students complained that meals served at the hostel often contained worms and bugs. “The quality of food improved briefly after we…
This week begins on a bright note for Taurus, with the kind of steady confidence you enjoy most. Your energy is good, your thinking is practical, and there is a nice flow between effort and reward. Early in the week, you are likely to feel more active than usual, and that helps you clear pending…
Sir Garfield Sobers and Kapil Dev NEW DELHI: Sir Garfield Sobers was much more than a legendary all-rounder — he was the cricketer who revolutionised the game and changed how future generations approached it, former India captain Kapil Dev said while paying tribute to the West Indies great following his death at the age of…
Ajay Devgn’s ‘Dhamaal 4’ crossed Rs. 100 crore net by Day 9, though collections dipped to Rs. 2.49 crore that day, taking the total to Rs. 103.99 crore. Facing competition from Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ in premium formats, the comedy franchise’s fourth instalment, directed by Indra Kumar, continues its steady theatrical run. Ajay Devgn’s ‘Dhamaal…
The Statue of Liberty stands as smoke from wildfires blankets the sky; US President Trump and FIFA president Infantino. (AP Photos) “We are holding Canada responsible.”With those words, US President Donald Trump thrust politics into the build-up to Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, blaming Canada for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed parts of the…
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday (July 17, 2026) an increase of tariff on Canada to cover the cost of smoke pollution from wildfires that have choked large parts of the United States. Dense wildfire smoke billowing down from Canada and northern Minnesota has set off unhealthy air quality alerts across the U.S. As…
A 3km long stretch of the Buckingham Canal along the East Coast Road at Kanathur, long overrun by the invasive Prosopis juliflora (seemai karuvelam), is being been transformed into a green corridor Chennai: A 3km long stretch of the Buckingham Canal along the East Coast Road at Kanathur, long overrun by the invasive Prosopis juliflora…
The week opens with a mixed sky for Aries. Your spirit wants to run ahead, yet your body may ask for a slower pace. Listen to that signal. Early in the week, keep your thoughts close to your chest, especially around people who ask too many questions but offer very little of themselves. Not everyone…
Shakira and Burna Boy reunited on the pitch for final rehearsals ahead of the historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime performance.Image credit (Instagram) Shakira, known for her chart topping hits and energetic live shows that have drawn fans across the globe and Burna Boy, who has carved out a reputation as one of the…
Bhaichung Bhutia believes expanding the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams could improve India’s chances of qualifying for the tournament, but warned that such a move may come at the cost of the competition’s overall quality.FIFA is considering increasing the number of teams in the 2030 World Cup from 48, which featured in the 2026…