Chennai: Cocking a snook at a series of Madras high court orders, and setting at naught the beach restoration work done over the years, a large number of street vendors returned to occupy a 3km-long stretch of Loop Road along Marina Beach on Friday. The weekend ahead will likely see more shops returning, while Greater…
General:You step into the day like someone the room notices. That’s not small. The Moon supports your public image, while Jupiter casts a generous glance on your reputation, so people seem more ready to listen, agree, and even praise your efforts.Still, there’s a strange tug inside. You may shine outside and feel unsure within. Saturn’s…
Chennai: This Diwali, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) will monitor pollution levels using 60 stations that were set up last year across all 15 zones for a study in collaboration with IIT-Madras.The stations, equipped with low-cost sensors, were set up at four locations in each zone and collected ambient noise levels in the…
Militsa Milenkova the designer of the official medals for the 2026 Commonwealth Games poses with a medal (Getty Images) Glasgow 2026 will make Commonwealth Games history by introducing medals featuring braille and tactile elements, ensuring visually impaired athletes can experience their achievements in a more inclusive way. The innovation marks the first time Commonwealth Games…
Namakkal: A former panchayat vice president died after a tractor collided with his two-wheeler at Pallakuzhi village in Tiruchengode taluk, Namakkal district, on Monday evening. His companion survived with severe injuries.The deceased has been identified as K Murugan, 40, while his companion was identified as S Srikanth, 24; both from Pallakuzhi village. Police said the…
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…
Chennai: Invoking former chief minister C N Annadurai’s principle that three-language formula should not be pursued and only Tamil and English should be taught, TVK govt led by C Joseph Vijay on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to Tamil Nadu’s two-language policy. This was part of Tamil Nadu Governor R V Arlekar’s address in the state…
Marathi film ‘Deool Band 2’, directed by Pravin Tarde, has been putting up an impressive show at the box office in recent days. As per industry tracker Sacnilk, the film has raked in over Rs 82.19 crore in India, a remarkable feat given that its production budget was reportedly just Rs 8-10 crore. The film…
Aries: Let your decisions be guided by curiosity, not haste. The more impatient someone is, driven by a need to get on with whatever needs doing, the less probable it is that good decisions will triumph. Look for fresh options without expecting instant returns from yourself. And, before you jump, learning on the job will…
The week begins with you in work mode. You’ll push hard, maybe too hard, and that can make you tense and restless. You may still manage everything, because you’re Virgo, but your mind won’t stop buzzing. Slow it down where you can. A new friend may appear through daily routines, a neighbourly chat, a shared…