The last Sawan Pradosh Vrat in 2026 takes place on Tuesday, August 25, presenting a vital chance for devotees to invoke Lord Shiva’s blessings. Engaging in special prayers and offerings during the sacred Pradosh Kaal is thought to dispel stress and negative energy. This observance promises benefits like fortitude, courage, and overcoming life’s hurdles, granting…
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Poland’s Foreign Minister said on Thursday (May 21, 2026) he had summoned the Israeli chargé d’affaires over the detention of Gaza flotilla activists, including Polish nationals, demanding their immediate release and an apology. “Poland firmly condemns the conduct of representatives of the Israeli authorities towards…
A small gesture at a film event has turned into an unexpected talking point in the South Indian film industry. Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar addressing Tamil actor Pradeep Ranganathan as “sir” during a recent interaction sparked debate online, with several social media users questioning why a senior, more experienced actor would use the term for…
Domestic tractor sales stood at 77,482 units in July 2026 Chennai: Domestic tractor sales grew 20.5% year-on-year in July but declined sharply by 38.5% sequentially from June volumes. The month-on-month decline is considered a seasonal trend, with tractor sales typically moderating in July after peaking in June.Industry representatives and analysts, however, believe the underlying demand…
India’s Dhiraj Bommadevara reacts with Neeraj Chauhan. (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s men’s recurve team added another silver medal to the country’s growing archery haul at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, losing 1-5 to South Korea in the gold-medal match on Friday.Dhiraj Bommadevara, Yashdeep Bhoge and Neeraj Chauhan were unable to overcome the formidable Korean…
Chennai: The wait for the clean, FSSAI and MRP compliant Tasmac-attached bars is to get longer as the liquor corporation is yet to float tenders for new bar licences across the State, though the licences for the existing bars cease to be effective with this month.There are 4,058 liquor shops in TN and about 2,500…
In 2026, Shravana Purnima occurs on August 28, while the full moon starts the night before. The Purnima Tithi begins on August 27 and wraps up by August 28, with Bhadra Kaal affecting the evening of the 27th until dawn on the 28th. For astrological alignment, it is recommended to offer water to Chandra Dev,…
Rohit Sharma and Abhishek Sharma (Agency Image) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Farokh Engineer believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already done enough to earn an ODI call-up and wants the 15-year-old to open alongside Rohit Sharma ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Engineer feels India should reshuffle their batting order by moving Shubman Gill to No….
Boney Kapoor reveals details of Anshula Kapoor’s wedding with Rohan Thakkar (Image credits: Instagram) Entrepreneur Anshula Kapoor and screenwriter-director Rohan Thakkar are all set to tie the knot on July 6, and the wedding festivities have officially begun. Confirming the details, producer Boney Kapoor earlier revealed that the wedding will be an intimate affair.“The marriage…
Sunil Gavaskar was disappointed to see Rohit Sharma miss out on an ODI century in the third match against the West Indies, saying he wants the Indian opener to finish his international career with more ODI hundreds than his age.Rohit scored 92 off 85 balls, with 10 fours and three sixes, in India’s third ODI…