Treesa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand’s remarkable run at the BWF World Championships came to an end in the semifinals as the Indian pair lost to China’s top-seeded duo Tan Ning and Liu Sheng Shu in three games on Saturday. After producing one of the biggest wins of their careers in the…
Rescuers work at a site of a shopping centre destroyed by yesterday’s Russian drone attack, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in the city of Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine. | Photo Credit: Reuters Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least three people in Ukraine, officials said Saturday (August 22, 2026), while a Ukrainian drone…
As the week commences, Librans may face various work-related challenges that can induce stress. However, as the midweek approaches, familial and friendly support will provide a much-needed reprieve. Signs of financial improvement begin to surface, featuring exciting prospects and potential home opportunities. The weekend brings a romantic uplift, creating deeper emotional connections, while health is…
COIMBATORE: Coimbatore district police seized 202 kg of ganja and arrested two men in separate anti-narcotic operations on Friday.In the first incident, police from the Periyanaickenpalayam prohibition enforcement wing (PEW) conducted targeted surveillance on the Tamil Nadu Engineering College Road near Karumathampatti. Acting on specific intelligence, police apprehended C Chiranjeevi, 39, a native of Theni…
Govinda spotted outside Mumbai hospital amid Sunita Ahuja’s second marriage claims Govinda was recently spotted leaving a hospital in Mumbai, amid his ongoing marital troubles with estranged wife Sunita Ahuja. The sighting comes as his manager has now stepped in to deny Sunita’s recent claims that the actor was planning to marry actor Komal Rani…
India vs Netherlands Hockey World Cup Live: India face their biggest challenge of the World Cup when they take on co-hosts and reigning Olympic champions Netherlands in the second-round opener on Saturday. The match will be a major test of India’s semifinal hopes. After a mixed first round, India have little room for mistakes against…
Resident Coordinator and representative of the UN Secretary-General in Sri Lanka, Marc-Andre Franche, said that through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the intergovernmental organisation will continue to facilitate the return and resettlement of these refugees. File | Photo Credit: AP The United Nations on Saturday (August 22, 2026) welcomed Sri Lanka’s decision…
The early days of the week promise positive interactions and new friendships for Leos. As midweek approaches, many will experience a boost in visibility and professional assurance. However, the latter part of the week calls for careful attention to communication and personal issues. By the weekend, support from family and friends will be uplifting, while…
Coimbatore North railway station COIMBATORE: As part of redevelopment of Coimbatore North railway station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), the Salem Railway Division is planning to shift the existing goods shed at the station to Thudiyalur. The move is expected to create additional space at Coimbatore North and facilitate the planned passenger-oriented redevelopment…
Saif Ali Khan compares ‘Haiwaan’ director Priyadarshan to his father Tiger Pataudi: ‘Both cricketers and both lost an eye but…’ Saif Ali Khan is gearing up for the release of ‘Haiwaan’, directed by Priyadarshan and co-starring Akshay Kumar, where he plays a visually impaired musician and martial arts coach. In a candid chat, Saif spoke…