Chennai: A day after Supreme Court asked Tamil Nadu govt to change its “mindset” against Hindi and Navodaya Schools, leader of the opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Friday said Tamil Nadu was not against any language and did not function as a separate country. He said the state did not want Navodaya schools and, if necessary,…
Radha Ashtami is celebrated on September 19, 2026, on Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami. Traditionally, Radha Rani is worshipped during Madhyahna, or the noon period. The festival is especially important across Braj, Barsana and Vrindavan, where it is celebrated as the appearance day of Shri Radha.For most people celebrating at home, the puja does not have to…
Radhika Apte has opened up about why women often struggle to make time for themselves while balancing work, motherhood and household responsibilities. Speaking in the context of ‘Lust Stories 3’, the actor stressed the need for women to have space to pursue their own interests and desires beyond the roles and responsibilities they are expected…
The Indian national flag among those of participating nations at the venue during the official welcome and flag-hoisting ceremony ahead of the 20th Asian Games, in Nagoya, Japan. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) NAGOYA: The clock is ticking for Japan, most unusually. A country synonymous with punctuality and quiet efficiency has been struggling with the clock in…
The story so far: The New Delhi Declaration that came out of the recent BRICS Summit in the national capital resolved to increase trade between member-countries and payments in national currencies. Days before the summit, a report by the news agency Reuters quoted sources as saying that at the event, India would push to link…
Chennai: Former school education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi was questioned by the Chennai Central Crime Branch (CCB) on Friday over allegations that more than ₹100 crore was collected from private school managements for govt approvals when the DMK was in power.Anbil walked into the CCB office around 10.45am and walked out more than eight hours…
Every year, one question quietly comes up between Janmashtami and Radha Ashtami.Why does Radha Ashtami come around 15 days after Krishna Janmashtami? Is there any deeper meaning behind this gap?The first answer comes from the lunar calendar.Krishna Janmashtami is observed on Krishna Paksha Ashtami, the eighth tithi of the waning phase of the Moon. Radha…
‘Child’s Play’ star Gerrit Graham passes away. (YouTube) Actor Gerrit Graham has left for his heavenly abode at the age of 76. He was best known in the industry for his work on the horror-comedy musical titled ‘Phantom of the Paradise,’ among many other projects over the years. Gerrit Graham passes away at 76 Graham…
Adam Zampa joined Shane Warne as only the second Australian spinner to claim 200 ODI wickets, while Travis Head marked his return to form with a century as Australia beat Zimbabwe by 84 runs in the second ODI at Harare to seal the series 2-0.Zampa reached the milestone after taking 2/62 in nine overs, dismissing…
The parents of a 23-year-old woman who was fatally struck after her Uber driver pulled over along a southern California highway were awarded $40 million after an arbitrator found both Uber and the driver liable for her death. Carol Normandin and Ken Parker said on Friday (September 18, 2026) that they hope the amount will…