For much of Sunday, govt hospitals in Chennai were dealing with the fallout of the ammonia leak near Periyapalayam, as workers suffering from exposure were brought in for treatment and their families scrambled for information.The leak claimed two lives and both were reported at a private hospital in Tiruvallur district. As news of the incident…
Steady steps bring a bright day, Taurus. The Moon gives mental clarity, and Jupiter adds grace to your efforts, especially in study, work, and public dealings. You’ll notice that things which felt stuck last week now begin to loosen, like soil after the first proper rain.There’s also a pleasant social current around you. A family…
Seema Kapoor recalls Om Puri’s affair during her pregnancy, losing her baby after their split (Image credits: Instagram) Late actor Om Puri’s first wife, writer-director and author Seema Kapoor, has opened up about the most painful chapter of her life, revealing how their marriage fell apart after another woman entered the actor’s life, how she…
The wife of the former Sri Lankan intelligence chief arrested in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings has alleged harassment by the Criminal Investigation Department. Suresh Sallay, a retired major general and former head of Sri Lanka’s State Intelligence Service, was detained by the police on February 25, as part of a reopened investigation into the…
Pulled up for non-compliance of orders Chennai: Tamil Nadu State Information Commission pulled up the revenue officers of Sholinganallur taluk and South Chennai revenue divisional office for non-compliance of the commission’s orders even after a year in connection with different second appeals and complaint petitions.Information commissioner P Thamarai Kannan (since retired), in his orders dated…
The day opens with a bright spark, Aries, and you’ll feel it early. The Moon supports your learning zone, while Jupiter throws a generous glance toward confidence and recognition. That’s why even ordinary errands, a morning commute, a quick family call, a class discussion, all seem to move with less friction.There is joy around you,…
Prateik Smita Patil remembers grandfather on Father’s Day, makes no mention of Raj Babbar (Image credits: Instagram) Prateik Smita Patil marked Father’s Day with a heartfelt tribute to his late grandfather, Shivajirao Patil, who played a pivotal role in raising him after the death of his mother, legendary actress Smita Patil.Sharing an emotional post on…
Kieron Pollard surpasses Chris Gayle’s T20 record (Image Credit: Sportzpics) Kieron Pollard etched his name deeper into cricket folklore by becoming the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket history, surpassing fellow West Indies legend Chris Gayle during a remarkable innings for MI New York in the 2026 Major League Cricket season.The former West Indies captain achieved…
International Rescue Committee chief David Miliband. File picture | Photo Credit: Reuters Ukraine’s stronger position in the war with Russia has yet to relieve the humanitarian crisis felt by millions of displaced Ukrainians and worsened by a plunge in aid spending, the head of the International Rescue Committee said. Ukraine has slowed Russia’s advances on…
Earlier sighted only in the plains, of late there have been reports of elephants wandering into Ooty villages An elephant wandered into a private hospital in Ooty last fortnight. Wildlife experts say that, more than unusual, it is concerning. What was an elephant doing on the upper plateau of the Nilgiris, an area not usually…