Chennai: Divya Shree, a Class IV student of Bala Vidya Mandir (BVM), no longer brings fried or processed food to school for lunch. Instead, her tiffin box has three mandatory items — a vegetable, curd and a fruit — alongside chapatis or rice. For short breaks, she brings a can of boiled peanuts or cooked…
Argentina’s Giovani Lo Celso holds a banner with the words “The Malvinas are Argentine”, referring to the Falkland Islands, while teammate Nicolas Otamendi gestures to him, at the end of World Cup semifinal match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo) The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina’s…
Kurds displaced during Syria’s civil war return to their hometown of Ras al-Ain (Sere Kaniye) under a January 2026 agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian government, in Hasakah, Syria, on August 10, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters A first group of Syrian Kurds were headed for the northeastern border town of…
Kevin Pietersen Jofra Archer (Agency Image) Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has thrown his support behind players balancing IPL commitments with international cricket, amid growing criticism surrounding Jofra Archer‘s absence from England’s first Test against New Zealand.The debate gathered momentum after Archer remained with the Rajasthan Royals for the IPL 2026 playoffs instead of returning…
Chennai: Madras high court on Wednesday directed the Union govt to complete, within two months, the process of granting sanction to prosecute two IAS officers – K S Kandhasamy and M K Vijaya Karthikeyan in connection with the alleged tender irregularities case involving former AIADMK minister S P Velumani.Justice N Anand Venkatesh passed the interim…
This day is all about partnerships, marriage, dealing with the public, agreements and one-on-one conversations. Today, the Moon is in Leo and is passing through Magha Nakshatra. This can make the behaviour of any other person easily noticeable. Aquarians may have to balance respect for shared decisions with independence. What to Do Today Utilise this…
Reinforcing the coastal green belt Chennai: Officials of the Chennai District Forest Department, along with National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets from AMET University, observed International Mangrove Forest Day by planting 50 mangrove saplings in the estuary area of the Buckingham Canal.Chennai District Forest Officer V A Saravanan said this was the second batch of plantation…
People born on particular dates are encouraged to keep a vigilant eye on their digital accounts for any security notifications. Unforeseen login attempts or password complications may surface, thus necessitating close scrutiny. Strengthening old accounts and updating vulnerable passwords can significantly bolster digital safeguarding. Always verify suspicious communications through verified sources to avoid falling prey…
Chennai: Former AIADMK minister K C Veeramani and Arcot MLA S M Sukumar skipped the party’s review meeting chaired by general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday. The event was part of series of district wise functionaries’ meetings convened to analyse the party’s poor electoral show.Veeramani’s associates said that the former minister left for USA…
Mariska Hargitay is set to host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, airing on NBC on Sept. 14.NBCUniversal announced Hargitay as host on Tuesday, the day before nominations are announced. The show will also stream on Peacock and will be held, fittingly, at the Peacock Theater, the longtime Emmys home that will also soon be home…