Yang Shuang-zi first developed the idea for her genre-bending novel, Taiwan Travelogue, in 2017. In an interview on the Booker Prizes website, she says she formally began work on the book in February 2019 and completed the first draft by August of the same year. Each chapter in it is named after a Taiwanese dish…
Your day moves along smoothly today. Your ruler, the Moon, keeps things realistic today to help balance emotions with day-to-day responsibilities.Income will balance your expenditures. Unlucky days don’t tend to bring riches; however, they allow for plenty of breathing room. Travel plans might need to be altered due to timing or family needs – or…
Rajiv Lochan, managing director, Sundaram Finance Chennai: Leading NBFC Sundaram Finance is evaluating an entry into the gold loan segment. This is part of its ‘Sundaram 75 Plan’, being executed to mark the 75th year of the Chennai-headquartered company in 2029, as it seeks to diversify into new areas of business.Rajiv Lochan, managing director of…
Virat Kohli (Pic credit: RCB) BENGALURU: For 23 Tests and 41 innings between November 2019 and March 2023, Virat Kohli endured an uncharacteristic century drought in the five-day format. It was also a phase during which he stepped away from the Indian Test captaincy, as one of the leanest stretches of his career unfolded.Reflecting on…
The makers of ‘Dharman’ unveiled a striking new poster featuring Rajinikanth while officially announcing the start of shooting. Released shortly after the title reveal and first-look launch, the poster showcases the Superstar in a stylish doctor avatar wearing sunglasses and carrying a blood-stained coat over his shoulder. Rajinikanth looks suave and dangerous, surrounded by surgical…
Kathy Griffin clarified that her post about a 22-year-old boyfriend was staged to observe public reactions to age-gap relationships.Image credit (Instagram) Kathy Griffin stunned fans after posting what appeared to be a new relationship reveal on social media with a significantly younger man, only to reveal the entire scenario was staged as a social experiment….
Billionaire Warren Buffett omitted Bill Gates’ foundation from his annual donations this year after disclosures of the Microsoft co-founder’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He will donate about $6 billion to four foundations connected to his own family, but did not mention Mr. Gates in his announcement on Tuesday (July 14, 2026). Mr….
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…
On this day, the watery planet Moon is hovering over Virgo, hence you’re being asked to look at relationships critically. Words can become serious, and patience will be needed. What to Do Today If faced with confusion, with a partner, spouse, colleague or client, stay calm, have the facts ready. Pisces individuals may feel more…
Argentine footballer Lionel Messi during an event as part of his ‘G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025 (PTI Photo) Fresh developments have emerged in the investigation into the alleged mismanagement during Lionel Messi‘s ‘GOAT India Tour’ event at Kolkata’s Yuva Bharati Krirangan in December last year. On Wednesday, members of Messi’s team reportedly approached the Bidhannagar Police…