The train carrying 120 cars reached Pollachi Junction at 5.45pm on Monday. COIMBATORE: Pollachi Junction under the Palakkad Railway Division received its first dedicated automobile freight service on Monday. A new modified goods (NMG/MMG) rake carrying 120 Maruti Suzuki cars from Haryana’s Manesar plant arrived at the railway station on Monday evening.Railway sources said the…
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old Indian-American student from California, on Friday (May 29, 2026) won the Scripps National Spelling Bee after he spelt 32 of the 35 words correctly in 90 seconds. Parikh, an eighth grade student from Day Creek Intermediate School, spelt ‘Bromocriptine’ correctly in the 90-second spell-off. Bromocriptine is an alkaloid that mimics the…
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit New Zealand on July 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: GFZ New Zealand authorities withdrew a tsunami warning on Thursday (July 16, 2026) following a 5.9-magnitude quake on the western coast of the South Island. “This advisory represents a downgrade from warning,” the National Emergency Management Agency said, explaining that the…
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…
Divya Khosla supports Sunita Ahuja; QUESTIONS Govinda over his appearances with Komal Rani Swarnkar: ‘It’s atrocious for me to watch, especially when polygamy is being promoted’ Sunita Ahuja’s recent video asking Gen Z and the media to support her has kept social media buzzing, as reports of Govinda‘s alleged affair with Komal Rani Swarnkar continue…
With the Scorpio Moon enhancing emotional experiences, Jupiter encourages wise decision-making. This is a day for reflection; past travel dreams or belief systems may resurface, demanding careful thought. It’s important to nurture your children and tend to personal projects with kindness. Steer clear of rushing into romantic commitments while feeling uncertain, and focus on completing…
The day opens on a dull note, Aries, and you may feel as if someone has pulled the plug on your usual fire. The Moon stirs your emotional side while Saturn throws small blocks in your path, so even easy tasks can feel sticky. A delayed commute, a missed call, a plan that changes at…
Singer and dubbing artiste Chinmayi Sripaada has spoken out against the online abuse directed at her family after social media trolls allegedly targeted her husband, filmmaker-actor Rahul Ravindran, and their three-year-old twins. The backlash followed Rahul’s comments on the alleged murder case involving Ketan Agarwal and his fiancée Siya Goyal. While Rahul recently left X…
TIRUPUR: Exporters on Wednesday welcomed the Tamil Nadu budget 2026–27, saying it lays a strong foundation for industrial growth, export promotion and employment generation, while urging the state to back the sector with a worker housing scheme and a dedicated knitwear board.Dr A Sakthivel, chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), appreciated the budget’s…
The apartment’s community hall was transformed into a vibrant exhibition space featuring 45 uniquely curated stalls. COIMBATORE: In a display of creativity and entrepreneurship, more than 50 children residing in a private apartment complex near Peelamedu here came together on Sunday evening to have a firsthand experience of running a business.The residential complex, which houses…