Vijay Sankar, chairman of the Sanmar Group Chennai: Sanmar Group is positioning its Rs 2,000-crore engineering division for the next phase of growth by expanding capacities across its long-standing joint ventures, targeting opportunities in emerging sectors and evaluating new areas such as warehousing and semiconductors.The Chennai-headquartered diversified group, which is celebrating 50 years of its…
Chennai: DMK president M K Stalin on Sunday questioned the stability of the TVK govt, stating that the way the govt was functioning had raised doubts whether it would last for even three months.“Today, the govt is functioning with a question mark dangling above whether it will survive for even three months, let alone six…
A sea of commuters anxiously wait to board the suburban trains at Tambaram after an hours-long wait, as the railways partially cancelled trains from 11 am to 3pm owing to track inspection work in Chennai on Sunday Chennai: Thousands of commuters relying on suburban train connectivity continued to suffer for the second consecutive weekend as…
The FIFA World Cup trophy (AP Photo) As the group stage of the expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its final stretch, attention is turning to one of the tournament’s most intriguing qualification battles — the race among third-placed teams for a spot in the Round of 32.For the first time in World Cup history,…
Santiago Abascal, leader of the far-right Vox party, second left, visits the Spanish-Moroccan border in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Sunday, August 2, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP At least 72 people died during the mass influx in recent days of migrants into Spain’s Ceuta enclave, when tens of thousands of people mostly swam around…
Chennai: The recent ammonia gas leak tragedy has drawn attention to whether factories are adequately equipped to prevent and respond to emergencies. Safety experts say hazardous industries are monitored through a range of safety measures, including on-site safety officers, worker health checks, safety audits and equipment inspections.One of the biggest concerns, auditors say, is the…
Jon Bon Jovi’s youngest son said he is more interested in building genuine connections with fans than chasing celebrity status as he develops his music career.Image credit (Instagram) Romeo Bongiovi, the 22-year-old youngest son of Jon Bon Jovi, has opened up about his relationship with fame, admitting he’s not really trying to think about that”…
ERODE: A man was arrested on Tuesday on charges of abetting the suicide of a 16-year-old schoolgirl in Erode district. The Anthiyur police arrested Sathish,32, of Kallakurichi district from his hideout at Thaniyalampattu in Villupuram district.Dharani, daughter of Murugesan of Thavittupalayam near Anthiyur in Erode district, hanged herself in a bathroom at her home on…
England’s Harry Kane (9) celebrates after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) Hello and welcome to another edition of Offside. The term “shot heard round the world” was popularised by Ralph Waldo Emerson in his poem Concord Hymn, whose opening…
Hello and welcome to The Hindu’s live coverage of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026! In this blog, we’ll share with you Apple’s latest software updates, including iOS 27, AI upgrades, partnerships, and many more key announcements as the company’s leaders are set to unveil the iPhone maker’s latest software changes. Apple’s WWDC is scheduled…