, India has called for bringing to account those who target schools and children with impunity, underscoring that the protection of children without accountability is incomplete. “Education is a right that should endure in times of conflict. It is a right whose fulfilment is among the most powerful contributions to lasting peace. India remains unwavering…
A cathedral in one of the oldest and most sacred landmarks in Eastern Orthodox Christianity was set ablaze early on Monday (June 15, 2026) as Russia bombarded Ukraine’s biggest cities, killing 11 people, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Russia fired the barrage of hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at the capital of Kyiv, and…
Jagannatha Puri Rath Yatra is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, which is celebrated every year with great pomp and show and people across the world visit the sacred place Puri, Odisha to participate in that auspicious festival. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor and all the Krishna devotees participate in…
Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Neymar has officially confirmed his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a glittering international career that spanned more than 16 years with the five-time FIFA World Cup champions.The 34-year-old announced his decision after helping Santos secure a 4-2 victory over Venezuela’s Universidad Central in the Copa Sudamericana, ending…
The Duke of Sussex reportedly approached the comedy podcast himself ahead of a special episode promoting the Invictus Games.Image credit (Instagram) Prince Harry personally initiated the idea to appear on a comedy podcast hosted by a former England rugby player during his recent trip to the United Kingdom. Behind-the-scenes footage from the episode preparation offered…
U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order on birthright citizenship in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 20. | Photo Credit: AFP The story so far: U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order stating that U.S. citizenship will be granted in the future only to children with…
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu govt on Saturday appointed acclaimed cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa as the president of the Tamil Nadu Government MGR Film and Television Institute and Television Institute in Taramani, replacing reputed artist Trotsky Marudu, who was appointed as the institute’s president by the previous DMK govt in 2024. Manoj Paramahasma is an alumnus of…
South Indian OTT releases this week: From ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ to ‘Balan: The Boy’, here’s what to stream With another week comes a fresh slate of South Indian films arriving on streaming platforms. From emotional dramas and psychological thrillers to sports entertainers and feel-good stories, viewers have several new titles to choose from. Here’s a…
Pollachi V Jayaraman speaking at a consultative meeting of the AIADMK Coimbatore suburban south district executives held at Mannur near Pollachi on Thursday evening. COIMBATORE: AIADMK leader and former deputy speaker of the Tamil Nadu assembly Pollachi V Jayaraman has said the TVK govt cannot back out of its electoral promises by citing the state’s…
The Tamil film industry is in mourning today after National Award-winning cinematographer, filmmaker, and writer R. Chezhiyan passed away in Chennai on Friday. A director with a visual style rooted in realism and weighty storytelling, Chezhiyan left an indelible mark with his work behind the camera and in the director’s chair. His death is a…