Emerging from the shadows of the second World War, the United Nations sought to build a universally applicable structure to support the millions of displaced people. Following up on the establishment of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in 1949, member-countries also went on to adopt the Convention Relating to…
ERODE/SALEM: R Velusamy, state president of the Tamil Nadu Farmers’ Association, was detained in Erode on Saturday, hours before the outfit was to hold a rail blockade at Salem Junction railway station. The association wanted to block the Madurai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express train at the Salem Junction around 4.30pm to protest Karnataka’s refusal to release…
Vinayaka idols made of paper mache are on display at Kosapet as city gears up for Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations. Idols sourced from Tirupathi and Cuddalore raging from 1ft to 12ft are on display. These Vinayaka idols range between ₹3,000 and ₹40,000. Vinayaka idols made of paper mache are on display at Kosapet as city gears…
Leader of the Reform UK party Nigel Farage. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage regained his parliamentary seat on Friday (August 14, 2026) in an election he triggered to bolster his position against allegations of financial impropriety, a strategy that was undermined when his main challenger, a comedian dressed as a…
Vastu Shastra provides essential tips for creating a serene living room. Surrounding yourself with angry art or broken objects can foster negativity in family dynamics. Additionally, the presence of sharp utensils and clutter can introduce stress and anxiety among family members. A chaotic space, including dead plants or poor TV placement, hinders tranquillity. In contrast,…
Chairperson of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine. File | Photo Credit: AP American troops need to prepare for combat not only in Earth’s orbit but around the moon, President Donald Trump’s top military adviser said on Wednesday (September 16, 2026), looking ahead to a new frontier in warfare after the U.S. revealed…
Chennai: Chennai Central Crime Branch (CCB) police searched four premises in Kallakurichi district on Saturday and seized 30 documents, including bank records, as part of their probe into a multi-crore cheating case involving the alleged illegal collection of money from private school managements upon promise of approvals and renewals during the previous DMK govt.The searches…
The Moon in Leo influences today’s romantic and social energies. Magha Nakshatra’s influence shifts to Purva Phalguni after 2:04 PM. This change brings happier moods, favouring social bonding and romantic connections. Certain zodiac signs require care, while others may enjoy good luck. Planning fun activities is recommended for fostering positive emotional chemistry. The Moon is…
Chennai: Residents along OMR have urged the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to carry out a detailed investigation into the recurring “dead fish” odour and make the findings public.The smell surfaces in the evenings and is strongest between Tiruporur and Semmencheri. It briefly eased after TNPCB inspected a pharmaceutical unit at the SIDCO Industrial Estate…
General:Hard work is the name of the day, and you’ll feel it in your bones. From the first half itself, there may be a sense that nothing will move unless you push it. The Moon presses your effort sector, while Saturn asks for patience, not shortcuts.Tension and restlessness may sit close by, but courage also…