COIMBATORE: Around 25% of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) signed in the past have not been implemented on the ground and remain only on paper, Tamil Nadu minister for industries and investment promotion S Keerthana said on Friday, asserting that the state is taking steps to ensure youth get jobs in their own cities such as…
Members of the public stand behind a police cordon a high school where a gunman opened fire wounding eleven people and was detained shortly afterwards, in Turgutlu, an area west of the resort city of Izmir, on September 22, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP An attacker opened fire near a high school in western Turkiye…
‘Sita Ramam’ star Mrunal Thakur recently shared a lively behind-the-scenes video from the shoot of the song “Chunari Chunari” for her upcoming film ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’. The video gave audiences a look at the vibrant shoot environment. It included dance rehearsals, light-hearted moments, and interactions among the cast. The actress posted the…
Karisma Kapoor recently received a touching tribute from sister Kareena Kapoor Khan, who described her as the pillar of the Kapoor family and admitted that life would be unimaginable without her elder sister.During a conversation with Nayandeep Rakshit, Karisma was surprised with an audio message from Kareena, who affectionately referred to herself as Karisma’s “first…
Venus enters Chitra Nakshatra on August 25, 2026, blending passionate and charming energies. Individuals born on the 6th, 15th, or 24th may experience heightened magnetism. Those born on the 9th, 18th, or 27th could see passion move very fast. Birth dates 15 and 18 will strongly feel this Venus-Mars theme. Existing relationships for those born…
Former England captain Ben Stokes has reignited speculation surrounding his retirement with a cryptic two-word social media post after reports emerged that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is investigating the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over footage of his retirement announcement.Stokes, who announced his decision to retire from international cricket during the Trent Bridge…
India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to field first against West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati. India have made one change, with Auqib Nabi making his ODI debut in place of Nitish Kumar Reddy.Gill said the Barsapara pitch has “a bit more grass” and looks “a little bit patchy”, adding…
COIMBATORE: As many as 1,200 newborns have been identified in Coimbatore district to receive benefits under the Tamil Nadu govt’s new ‘Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram’ (maternal uncle’s gold ring) scheme, ahead of its formal launch on Sept 15.Govt officials said the scheme, meant for babies born in govt hospitals, would be inaugurated by chief minister C…
Shreyas Iyer (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer’s first outing as India’s T20I captain ended on a disappointing note on Friday as Ireland stunned the reigning world champions by 34 runs in Belfast, consigning the Mumbai batter to an unwanted place in the record books.With the defeat, Iyer became only the fourth Indian captain…
Group F at FIFA World Cup 2026 reaches a crucial stage on Saturday as the Netherlands and Sweden meet in Houston, with both nations eyeing a place in the Round of 32 and control of one of the tournament’s most competitive groups. Although the fixture may not have attracted the same attention as some of…