COIMBATORE: The Kavundampalayam police in the city have arrested a guest worker on charges of committing an unnatural act on a goat and assaulting and threatening the animal’s owner when confronted.The arrested man has been identified as P Gobindo Das, 35, of Pethajapara near Sandeshkhali in West Bengal. He was residing at Kavundampalayam and engaged…
Veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja, one of the most celebrated names in Indian cinema, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 84.As reported by Indian Express, the director died at his residence in Chennai due to age-related health complications, according to family.Bharathiraja built a career spanning nearly five decades. He earned admiration as a director, producer,…
COIMBATORE: In the wake of the deaths of five people after a speeding car hit a stationary tanker truck that was used for watering plants on the median of the Pollachi–Udumalpet stretch of National Highway 83 on Sunday, Coimbatore district superintendent of police A Pavan Kumar has taken steps to hold a meeting with National…
Kangana Ranaut plays a brave nurse in ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’, inspired by the true story of hospital staff at Mumbai’s Cama and Albless hospitals who saved nearly 400 patients during the 26/11 terror attacks. Directed by Manoj Taparia, the film releases on June 12th alongside three other major releases. Kangana Ranaut returns to the big…
Chennai: A 21-year-old man, who was on his way to celebrate his birthday, was killed in a road accident near Chengalpet on Sunday night.Jeeva, a resident of Sangutheertha Kulam in Thirukazhukundram, was riding a motorcycle near Pulikundram in Chengalpet district when it collided with an oncoming vehicle while he was negotiating a curve, the police…
West Indies’ Shemaine Campbelle, left, and Jahzara Claxton celebrate after hitting the winning runs. (AP Photo) West Indies pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on Saturday, avenging their 2024 semifinal heartbreak with a thrilling seven-wicket victory over defending champions New Zealand in Southampton.A magnificent unbeaten 90 from…
Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man trilogy is officially leaving a popular OTT platform in August. However, it will still be available on another OTT platform. (YouTube) Tobey Maguire, the original Spider-Man, has been a fan favourite in the MCU universe. His original trilogy films, all directed by Sam Raimi, were big hits at the time of their…
Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal. (AP Photo) Cape Verde have written a remarkable new chapter in World Cup history after becoming the first team on record (since 1966) to score their maiden FIFA World Cup goal from a direct free-kick, as their fairytale 2026 campaign continued with…
Conservationists have identified lotus cultivation in 20 of 29 ponds in a channel The Thamirabarani irrigation system, one of Tamil Nadu’s oldest water management networks, is under threat. From a lotus.Illegal commercial lotus cultivation in irrigation tanks across the Thamirabarani river basin is severely degrading wetlands, harming biodiversity, and disrupting traditional water use. The river…
Harry Styles launched his ‘Together Together’ tour at Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff Arena on Saturday, opening the show with ‘Are You Listening Yet’. The tour marked his most ambitious live undertaking to date, a series of residencies across seven cities spanning from May through December, with a more conventional multi-city tour expected to follow next year.According…