St Mary’s chapel sits tucked away inside the St George’s Anglo-Indian school, Chennai One wouldn’t expect a quaint little red brick chapel, the likes of which could be seen in an English countryside in the 1800s, in the middle of Chennai city. But that’s St Mary’s chapel for you, built in the late 1800s. Set…
General:The day is characterized by a relaxing social vibe, such as the scent of freshly made tea before guests arrive. A family party, small gathering, or social occasion could take shape around you. Mercury is supportive of your speech and your audience will be more likely to accept, listen and perhaps even appreciate your words.You…
Pradeep Rawat was given a final farewell in Mumbai on August 5, with several members of the film fraternity attending his last rites to honour the veteran actor’s memory. Among those who gathered to pay their respects were Aamir Khan, Ashoke Pandit, Akhilendra Mishra, Raj Arjun, Karan V Grover, Surendra Pal and Ruhanika Dhawan, along…
Gold medal winners, Germany, celebrate with the trophy on the podium during the World Cup Field Hockey competition in Wavre, Belgium, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert) Germany’s men’s hockey team were crowned world champions after beating Spain at Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre, Belgium, on Sunday.They successfully defended their World Cup crown…
Chennai: The decomposed body of a railway employee was found inside his locked house in Kolathur on Thursday.Raghupathi, 52, a resident of Bhagavathy Amman Temple Street in Kolathur, worked as a locomotive driver. While his wife Priyanka was living in Salem, his daughter Sophia was staying with their relatives. Police said Raghupathi was seen last…
Mahesh Bhatt recalled how Zakhm, drawn from his own life, faced months of censorship battles under the NDA government. He was disturbed when Asha Parekh, then CBFC head, suggested clearance from Bal Thackeray or LK Advani. The film underperformed initially but later became a cult classic, with its themes remaining relevant today. Mahesh Bhatt has…
File picture of a drone view of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman. Overall traffic volumes remained suppressed in the week to August 21, as vessels aborted transit plans or switched routes through the strait’s north after attacks, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said in a report….
‘Drishyam: The Conclusion’ is set to arrive in theatres tomorrow, October 2, with the Ajay Devgn-led franchise returning for its third and final chapter. The suspense thriller is releasing as a solo theatrical release on Gandhi Jayanti, giving it the advantage of a national holiday and limited competition at the box office.The film has already…
TIRUPUR: India’s readymade garments (RMG) export decline in April–May 2026 was driven mainly by weaker demand in the US, with shipments to that country down 9.5% in 2025–26 vs 2024–25, pulling overall performance down.In dollar terms, RMG exports declined 14.2% in May 2026 compared with May 2025, and fell 13.0% in the April–May 2026 period…
Chennai: Private sector Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) on Monday reported a 45% rise in net profit at Rs 756 crore in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, against Rs 521 crore during the corresponding quarter last year. Its advances crossed Rs one trillion during the quarter and stood at Rs 1,04,680 crore, which is a…