A combination of file photo shows former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai (left) and Jana Sena president Pawan Kalyan. CHENNAI: Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan on Friday praised former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai, describing him as a dynamic leader with strong ideological commitment and predicting a…
Mamata Banerjee and Ritabrata Banerjee (R) NEW DELHI: Expelled Trinamool Congress leader Ritabrata Banerjee on Friday exuded confidence that support for the rebel TMC faction he is leading will continue to “increase”.Ritabrata’s remarks came amid turmoil within Mamata Banerjee‘s party.The expelled TMC leader claimed to have the backing of a sizeable section of MLAs from…
Indian economy (AI image) With an aim to attract foreign capital, the government on Friday promulgated an ordinance to exempt capital gains tax on investments made by Foreign Institutional Investors in government securities, according to a PTI report. The move is aimed at making Indian debt markets more attractive to overseas investors while helping shield…
Martin Sheen didn’t just become an actor. He became a conscience. From ‘Badlands’ to ‘Apocalypse Now’ to ‘Gandhi’ to ‘Wall Street’ to ‘The West Wing.’ He has been in some of the most morally searching and emotionally demanding productions in the history of American film and television. He has been nominated for the Golden Globe….
TNEA counselling 2026: The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Chennai, will close the registration window for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) 2026 today, June 5. Eligible students seeking admission to engineering colleges across Tamil Nadu have only a few hours left to complete the online application process.However, authorities have made it clear that the detailed…
NEW DELHI: Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s meteoric rise should now be rewarded with an India T20I cap, according to former India cricketer and national selector Devang Gandhi, who believes the 15-year-old has already shown qualities that could one day make him a nightmare for Test bowlers as well.Fresh from a stunning IPL 2026 campaign with…
Yogalates is a hybrid fitness practice that blends the mindful breathing, flexibility, and spiritual grounding of yoga with the core-strengthening and postural control of pilates Blending ancient yoga and modern pilates, yogalates is gaining popularity across NCR. Providing benefits of both strength and cardio training, fitness trainers are increasingly pushing for yogalates as an easy…
CM Shivakumar Thursday announced two new secretariats to strengthen governance – one for public grievances and another for NRIs, reports Pearl Dsouza. A minister will be appointed for public grievances. Citizens facing administrative issues will be heard at least thrice a week; grievances will be examined for legality and facts.”Officials shouldn’t face pressure from any…
CHENNAI: CPM state secretary P Shanmugam on Friday condemned Congress functionary Praveen Chakravarty for his social media post claiming that he was selected as the first MP candidate of the Tamil Nadu Social Justice Progressive Front, an alliance comprising the TVK, Congress, VCK, IUML, CPI and CPM.“It is incorrect to state that he has been…
