India’s javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the Diamond League Finals in Brussels on September 5, even though he competed in only two Diamond League meetings this season.The final standings were updated after the last Diamond League meeting in Zurich on Thursday. Chopra finished sixth in the standings with 12 points after securing second…
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as a Presidential adviser, state media said on Friday (August 28, 2026), days after Abdi announced the dissolution of his Kurdish forces under an integration deal with Damascus. The Education Ministry also published a decision authorising Kurdish-language…
Chennai: Social Justice minister Vanni Arasu on Friday thanked leader of the opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, for campaigning for him ahead of the assembly election this year. In response, Udhayanidhi said VCK chief Thirumavalavan was his political mentor.“During the campaign, the LoP said that my victory was more important than his own. I thank every DMK…
Some days arrive with a drumbeat, and this is one of them for you, Leo. Proposals, partnerships, legal progress, and family support all gather around your path. The Sun strengthens your presence, while Venus and Jupiter help people come toward you with goodwill.If you’ve been waiting for movement in personal or professional commitments, the day…
The success of ‘Premalu’ created strong expectations for another chapter in Sachin and he Reenu’s love story. The 2024 Malayalam romantic comedy became a major success and he found a wide audience outside Kerala as well. With Naslen K Gafoor and Mamitha Baiju winning praise for their performances, the announcement of ‘Premalu 2’ generated considerable…
The biggest transgender and gender-eligibility debates in sport (Agency Images) NEW DELHI: Anaya Bangar’s return to cricket has opened a much bigger conversation about transgender athletes in sport, one that now extends far beyond the cricket field.The former Mumbai Under-19 cricketer has received clearance from Cricket Australia to play women’s community cricket in the country,…
Former Vice Chairman of China’s Central Military Commission Gen. Zhang Youxia. File | Photo Credit: AP China removed two high-ranking officers from the country’s main military body on Friday (August 28, 2026), state media reported, seven months after it was announced that Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were being investigated for “serious violations of the…
Chennai: On the day he stepped into his ninth year as president of DMK, former chief minister M K Stalin announced restructuring of the party, increasing the district units from 77 to 110.Chennai will now have 10 district units instead of six, while Coimbatore, Madurai and Salem, which had three district units all these years,…
A soft, blessed current runs through your day, Gemini. You may find yourself drawn toward prayer, a temple visit, charity, or helping with some religious or family ritual. The Moon turns your mind inward, and Jupiter’s aspect adds faith, so even a brief moment of devotion can steady your whole mood.There is also joy through…
Nayanthara and Kavin’s ‘Hi’ has finally arrived in theatres, marking the first on-screen collaboration between the two actors. Directed by Vishnu Edavan, the romantic entertainer blends love, comedy and family emotions in a light-hearted narrative.The film features an ensemble cast, including Radhika Sarathkumar, Prabhu, VTV Ganesh, Sathyan and Amrutha Srinivasan in key roles. Jen Martin…