Chennai: DMK MLA P H Manoj Pandian on Friday questioned the Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation’s (TNMSC) role in procuring gold rings for newborns, asking whether the corporation had the mandate or expertise to scrutinise tender bids for gold for the Thaimaman Thanga Modhiram scheme.Participating in the Assembly discussion, Pandian said the procurement should have…
There’s a soft, promising current running through your day, Taurus. Venus supports emotional ties, and Jupiter opens doors through people, not pressure. News may come through a call, family elder, or mutual contact that makes the future feel more settled. For some, that means a marriage proposal. For others, a meaningful reunion after a long…
COIMBATORE: C Dorairaj, proprietor of Pazhamudir Nilayam, has been unanimously elected as president of the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore, for the 2026-2028 term at its 92nd annual general body meeting held on Aug 19.Dorairaj heads Pazhamudir Nilayam, a family-run venture started in 1965 that retails fruits, vegetables, fresh juices, groceries and operates…
Kunal Kemmu’s ‘Vibe’ teaser: Netizens react, ‘Kunal, you are saving Bollywood comedy’ Kunal Kemmu, who impressed audiences with his directorial debut ‘Madgaon Express’, is back with his second directorial venture, ‘Vibe’. Starring Kunal, Preity Zinta and Sparsh Shrivastava in lead roles, the makers unveiled the film’s teaser on Friday, and it has already won over…
Rumesh Pathirage and Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) Neeraj Chopra will meet Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage for the third time this season when the two javelin stars return to the Diamond League stage in Lausanne on Friday night.The rivalry has so far been one-sided. Pathirage has beaten Chopra in both of their meetings this season, first in…
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian. | Photo Credit: Reuters China said on Friday (August 21, 2026) that U.S. “sanctions and pressure” would not resolve the Middle East conflict, after Washington urged governments including Beijing to join efforts to isolate the Iranian economy. The United States has vowed it would “collapse” the Iranian regime with…
Chennai: Law minister R Nirmalkumar announced in the assembly on Friday that the state govt would establish 17 new special courts for the exclusive trial of Pocso cases at a cost of ₹25 crore.The decision has been taken considering the huge backlog of cases, Nirmalkumar said. While Madurai would have two new courts, the rest…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 22, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
COIMBATORE: Motorists have demanded that the state highways department complete construction of an up-ramp for the GD Naidu Flyover near Police Recruitment School Ground here. Motorists are facing heavy traffic congestion at Lakshmi Mills Junction and Nava India on the Avinashi Road as work on the up-ramp has been stalled.Madras high court in July 2025…
The Supreme Court recently concluded proceedings on petitions concerning the contentious 2023 film ‘The Kerala Story’, though it left the broader legal question surrounding challenges to CBFC film certification unresolved. Supreme Court rules certification pleas infructuous According to PTI, a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant disposed of numerous cases on Friday…