Bunia airport in Ituri province after authorities in Democratic Republic of the Congo reopened services amid efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reopened the airport in the capital city of the province hit hardest by the ongoing Ebola outbreak, a government statement said, reversing…
CHENNAI: The actor-director transformed supporting actors into unforgettable screen personalities. There were no “side characters” in his movies: every character had a distinct purpose, memorable dialogues and good screen presence.C R Saraswathi, for one. In ‘Enga Chinna Rasa’ (1987), she played the manipulative stepmother whose greed and scheming nature drove the central conflict. Rather than…
As students approached the stage one by one to receive their degrees, TVK campaign song “Na thannanthani aalu” and TVK viral campaign BGM were played at a very high volume. COIMBATORE: Some songs from films starring Vijay and a few others associated with the ruling TVK’s election campaigns were played during the convocation ceremonies at…
A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday (June 25, 2026) after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman following the passage of several tankers that used a route backed by the UN. The head of the International…
Coimbatore: A 65-year-old man succumbed to severe head injuries on Tuesday night, a day after he was assaulted and pushed by his grandson during a heated family dispute at his residence near Annur in Coimbatore district.The deceased has been identified as Palani, 65, of Ponneygoundenpudur. On Wednesday, police arrested the victim’s grandson, identified as Boopathy,…
Coimbatore: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has projected a farm-gate price of Rs 2,200-2,400 per quintal for good quality maize during the coming harvest season amid concerns over a likely below-normal southwest monsoon under El Nino conditions and heightened market uncertaintyAccording to experts from TNAU’s domestic and export market intelligence cell, maize demand has been…
Chaturthi is one of the most sacred days in Hindu religion. The day holds a great religious and spiritual significance. Chaturthi falls twice a month and this time, Vibhuvana Chaturthi is going to take place on Chaturthi tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Adhik Jyeshtha Maas. This month, Vibhavana Chaturthi will be observed…
CHENNAI: Acting on video evidence showing birds being illegally used in dangerous stage performances by magicians associated with the P C Sorcar and Dhaya’s International Magic Show at Chennai’s Museum Theatre, People For Cattle in India (PFCI), People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals India (PETA India) and others coordinated a joint operation with the…
NEW DELHI: India’s newly-appointed T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has made it clear that taking over the leadership role will not change who he is, insisting that he would rather stay true to the values that shaped him than try to emulate anyone else.The 31-year-old, who was named India’s new T20I skipper on Saturday in place…
In today’s busy world many are looking for easy morning rituals based on astrology to create a sense of positivity, focus and balance in their daily lives. Astrology is not a science, it’s a belief system, and its rituals are growing in popularity among those searching for mindfully inspired ways to kick off the day.Astrologers…