COIMBATORE: Court staffers in Coimbatore confiscated a Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation bus after the TNSTC failed to disburse Rs 16 lakh in benefits due to a conductor.G John Kennedy, 56, joined the TNSTC Coimbatore division as a conductor in 1998. He was verbally terminated in 1999.Following his appeal, Madras high court ordered his reinstatement…
Actor-filmmaker Bandla Ganesh’s daughter Janani Bandla married Surya Teja Chilukuri on August 16 in Hyderabad. The wedding was attended by several big names from Tollywood and both Telugu states. A video of Bandla Ganesh preparing to send his daughter to her new home is now making rounds on the internet. The emotional father was seen…
Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar (Photos by AP and ANI) TimesofIndia.com in Galle: Ravindra Jadeja, 37, and Manav Suthar, 24, are anything but the same or even similar. Both release the ball with the same hand but bring completely different skill sets to the table. While the experienced veteran masters repetition and consistency, the latter…
Dr. Ikramuddin Kamil, Consul General of Afghanistan in Mumbai and CDA Afghan Embassy Mufti Noor Ahmed Noor celebrate Victory Day, marking the Taliban administration’s fifth year in power, at the Afghanistan Embassy, Delhi on August 17 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In a first, the Taliban administration of Afghanistan marked the 5th anniversary of ‘Victory…
The National Commission on Population Report has estimated that TN population will grow to 7.7 crore by 2026 and 7.8 crore by 2036 from 7.2 crore in the 2011 Census. CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu will launch the Chief Minister’s Elderly Health Insurance Scheme, a programme that will provide free, cashless medical treatment to nearly 38 lakh…
Under the influence of the Libra Moon, it’s a day for reflection and strategic planning. With Mercury in a volatile state, communication of vital information can become muddled. Scorpio individuals are advised to scrutinize their budgets, particularly focusing on travel and health expenses. Avoid making hasty travel arrangements or divulging personal plans too freely. This…
COIMBATORE: Bharathiar University’s School of Distance Education has introduced two new diploma courses under its department of linguistics. It will offer one-year diploma programmes in forensic linguistics and in clinical linguistics starting this academic year. This move comes in response to frequent demands from students and professionals looking for specialised skills.The diploma in forensic linguistics…
India remain firmly in control of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle after taking a 178-run first-innings lead on a rain-hit third day. Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar played a key role with four wickets and later praised his experienced spin partner Ravindra Jadeja for his remarkable consistency.Speaking after the day’s play, Suthar said…
Emraan Hashmi has finally scored a box office hit after a 14-year wait, with ‘Awarapan 2’, the sequel to 2007’s ‘Awarapan’, pulling in close to Rs. 82 crore net in India in just three days. On Monday, his wife, Parveen Hashmi, celebrated the milestone with a heartfelt note for him on social media. Emraan Hashmi’s…
Badminton World Championships in New Delhi (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: The 2026 BWF World Championships, which began on Monday, has the most representation from China (30) followed by Chinese Taipei (24), Indonesia (24), Japan (23) and India, Malaysia (20). European powerhouse Denmark have 13 members across the five draws. One can guage the popularity of…