A Amalraj is a 1996-batch IPS officer. Photo by A Prathap CHENNAI: Additional director general of police (ADGP) A Amalraj, a 1996-batch IPS officer, has been posted as the Chennai city police commissioner. ADGP Abhin Dinesh Modak has been posted as the Crime Branch Criminal Investigation Department (CB-CID) replacing ADGP T S Anbu. Additional chief…
In a world where judgments, whispers, and eye-rolls are shared more frequently than they are asked for, it is important to remember that such statements are merely opinions. At times, the intensity of words can affect one’s peace of mind, breaking confidence and making individuals doubt themselves. Rising above snarky comments becomes easier when one…
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya (ANI Photo) The Khelo India mission sets a clear and ambitious goal: India must emerge as one of the world’s top 10 sporting nations by 2036 and break into the top five by 2047. By aligning these milestones with the Viksit Bharat vision and the centenary of Independence, the mission elevates…
Rajasthan Royals (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: As the dust settles on the IPL 2026 playoffs and attention shifts to Sunday’s grand finale, one name continues to dominate conversations across the cricketing world — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.The Rajasthan Royals teenager may have exited the tournament after a defeat to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2, but he leaves…
Chennai: If you live in a gated community, run a hotel or restaurant, own a shopping mall, hospital or marriage hall, make sure your waste is being segregated and processed at source. Otherwise, you could be the next stop in the Greater Chennai Corporation’s surprise inspection drive, with violations attracting fines and legal action.The Greater…
The Ruby Princess docked in San Francisco. File | Photo Credit: AP More than 120 passengers and crew members on a Princess Cruises ship that docked in San Francisco on Thursday (July 2, 2026) were infected with a stomach virus while on their voyage, federal health officials said. The Ruby Princess was on a 20-day…
The Race Course police in the city have detained Coimbatore MP Rajkumar and others who staged a protest on Monday. Photo by P Sreedharan COIMBATORE/DHARMAPURI: Hundreds of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) cadres and functionaries, including MPs, were arrested in Coimbatore for holding demonstrations demanding the dismissal of TVK minister D Sarathkumar. The coordinated protests were…
For many movie lovers, one of the most unforgettable moments in ‘Lagaan’ comes when Captain Andrew Russell announces the crushing tax hike with the now-iconic words, “Teen guna lagaan.” The scene, packed with tension and dread, cemented Russell as one of Hindi cinema’s most memorable villains and became a defining moment in Ashutosh Gowariker’s Oscar-nominated…
Coimbatore: Members of Left-affiliated student and youth organisations staged a protest near the railway station in Coimbatore on Tuesday, demanding the cancellation of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and exemption for Tamil Nadu from the examination.The demonstration was organised as part of a statewide protest. Protesters alleged that the examination continued to shatter the medical…
July opens with your natural Leo confidence, warmth, and creative spark on full display. People are likely to seek your advice, and you may find yourself playing counsellor, planner, peacemaker, even unofficial problem-solver in family and professional circles. Your words carry weight this month. What you say, and the calm way you say it, can…