Chennai: The recent ammonia gas leak tragedy has drawn attention to whether factories are adequately equipped to prevent and respond to emergencies. Safety experts say hazardous industries are monitored through a range of safety measures, including on-site safety officers, worker health checks, safety audits and equipment inspections.One of the biggest concerns, auditors say, is the…
Simon Pegg joins ‘The Rings of Power’ as the voice of Balrog. (Image Credits: Instagram) The stunning debut look of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 3 was unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Along with announcing the much-anticipated ensuing episodes, the makers revealed that Simon Pegg will join the cast…
Venus goes retrograde on October 3, which impacts love, beauty, and financial decisions. Several actions are advised against, including rekindling old relationships and making significant changes in appearance. Additionally, engaging in expensive shopping sprees should be reconsidered during this period. The retrograde phase also suggests avoiding major commitments such as engagements or co-signing loans. This…
Chennai: Years after restoration and beautification work began, Retteri Lake is still in neglect as the northeast monsoon approaches. Vegetation has spread across the bund and pedestrian walkway, water hyacinth covers stretches of the lake, and untreated sewage continues to enter the water body, raising questions about its upkeep.In several places, overgrowth has nearly obscured…
India completed a 3-0 series sweep over Zimbabwe with a 35-run win in the third and final T20I in Harare on Sunday, thanks to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 81 and a disciplined bowling effort led by Mayank Yadav.The series victory also marked a turnaround for India after losing their previous two T20I series against England (0-4) and…
Outside the box goals goals soar to record high at World Cup 2026 In the 80th minute of Argentina’s final group game against Jordan, Lionel Messi, 39 years old, probably playing his last World Cup, entered as a substitute. He received the ball just outside the penalty area, paused for a fraction of a second,…
Suriya’s collaboration with ‘Aavesham’ and ‘Romancham’ director Jithu Madhavan is reportedly gearing up for a grand festive release. While the makers are yet to make an official announcement, fresh reports indicate that Suriya47 could arrive in cinemas during the Diwali holiday season this year.The actor recently completed filming for the much-awaited project anThe fans were…
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to reporters at Parliament in Wellington. File | Photo Credit: AP New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unveiled a proposed law banning children younger than 16 from using social media platforms, citing what he said Monday (August 24, 2026) was “harm being done to a generation” of…
Sridevi property dispute: Supreme Court issues notice to Boney Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor over 2.70-acre land bought by the late actress in Chennai The Supreme Court has issued notices to producer Boney Kapoor and his daughters, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, in connection with a plea seeking to reopen a long-standing property dispute…
Chennai: Residents of Marvel Riverview County in Manapakkam have urged the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to take sustained action against stray cattle, saying the animals frequently wander into residential streets and pose a safety risk to pedestrians, particularly after dark.The colony, comprising around 10 streets and home to more than 200 families, has been grappling…