Chennai: Madras high court has dismissed an appeal moved by Sun TV Network in 2015 challenging a decree passed by a civil court ordering payment of ₹10 lakh as damages to actor R Sukanya for broadcasting an interview of Nakkheeran R Gopal with forest brigade Veerappan in 1996 containing allegations against her.Justice K Kumaresh Babu,…
Usain Bolt and Novak Djokovic Olympic sprint great Usain Bolt was among the well-known faces at Wimbledon 2026 on Friday, with the Jamaican legend watching Novak Djokovic‘s third-round match from the Royal Box on Centre Court.Bolt, widely known as the “fastest man alive”, attended Djokovic’s match against France’s Arthur Rinderknech as one of the special…
Chennai: In line with last year’s trend, which saw students of core engineering courses — electronics and communication engineering (ECE), electrical and electronics engineering (EEE) and mechanical engineering — attracting more job offers during campus placements, these courses are likely to draw more applicants this counselling season.Experts say CSE and ECE may be the most…
The sector is better positioned to withstand weather-related disruptions than in the past Chennai: Despite concerns over a deficient monsoon in several parts of the country, demand for tractors has remained resilient. Domestic tractor sales recorded strong double-digit growth in June on both a year-on-year and sequential basis.The robust performance also lifted first-quarter volumes, which…
FIFA is enhancing offside calls for the 2026 World Cup with advanced semi-automated VAR technology, providing real-time audio alerts for quicker decisions.(photo/Agency) Ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, the governing body of the game has introduced a new, advanced semi-automated system for Video Assistant Referees (VARs) to make offside decisions faster. It will give…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be an exhilarating showdown, with a remarkable 25% increase in goal scores compared to the last tournament. (AP Photo) The ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup has transformed into an absolute goal festival, treating global football fans to a historic scoring blitz. The tournament is witnessing a…
“Tears welled up…” : Hema Malini recalls feeling Dharmendra’s “warm presence” while receiving Padma Vibhushan on his behalf In an emotional and heartfelt note, actor-BJP MP Hema Malini opened up about the overwhelming moment of receiving the Padma Vibhushan on behalf of her late husband, and cinema icon Dharmendra.President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious award…
Salman Agha (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Pakistan batter Salman Agha has been officially reprimanded by the ICC after losing his temper during the second Test against Bangladesh national cricket team in Sylhet. The incident happened when Salman was dismissed in Pakistan’s second innings and hit an advertising board with his bat while walking back to the…
The statewide drive was conducted as part of the Tamil Nadu govt’s continuing efforts to curb the illegal trafficking, possession, sale and transportation of narcotic drugs and banned tobacco products. Chennai: Tamil Nadu police registered 617 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, arrested 621 persons, and seized 296kg of ganja, 1.3kg…
Devotees of Lord Shiva consider Sawan to be a sacred period. It is the time of Somwar vrat, Jalabhishek, Shivling puja, mantra chanting and temple going. Before Sawan ends, many devotees take short spiritual journeys, especially to renowned Shiva temples and Jyotirlingas. When choosing the temple for your Sawan 2026 visit, keep these factors in…