CHENNAI: CPI and CPM have announced they would hold meetings to decide on an alliance with Vijay’s TVK, which has sought support to form the govt. However, long-term DMK ally IUML has rejected TVK’s request. CPI state secretary M Veerapandian said, “We will convene the executive committee meeting to discuss the issue Friday. The outcome…
Veteran Grammy-winning singer Ray Stevens, 87, is recovering at home after a serious fall on March 29 resulted in a broken neck. Despite the injury, he remains mobile and in good spirits. Known for hits like ‘Everything is beautiful,’ his new album ‘Favorites Old & New’ is set for release on April 10. Ray Stevens,…
How to stop a sunny garden border from looking washed out by late summer? Image credit – Wikimedia A beautiful garden with bright colours in the spring and early summer can start looking dull and lifeless in late July because of the heat or intense sunlight. However, according to gardening experts, the lack of proper…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: IPL/BCCI) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sensational 97 off just 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator has sparked massive calls on social media for an immediate India debut. However, former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra believes the teenage sensation still has plenty of time on his side.Rajasthan Royals stormed into…
The petroleum sector has urged industry stakeholders to explore ethanol as a clean cooking fuel for households, as part of broader efforts to reduce India’s dependence on imported LPG and expand the biofuel ecosystem.R S Ravi, Director (Downstream) at the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI), raised the proposal while addressing the All India Distillers’…
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has invited applications for its newly launched Industry Fellowship Programme (IFP) 2026, an initiative aimed at strengthening ties between academia and industry. The programme seeks to equip faculty members with practical industry experience so they can better align classroom teaching with evolving workforce requirements.The fellowship will allow…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the White House in the near future on behalf of US President Donald Trump, signalling a renewed push to deepen ties between New Delhi and Washington despite tensions over trade in recent months.The invitation was announced by US Ambassador to India…
Shaheen Afridi and Fakhar Zaman (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: It seems Pakistan cricket and controversies go hand in hand. Now, a fresh row has erupted – this time over alleged ball-tampering by Pakistan cricketers in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL). The incident took place during a PSL match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi…
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu As artificial intelligence reshapes the technology landscape, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has now offered some candid advice to the software engineers on how they can survive and thrive in the AI-driven era. In a recent post shared on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) Vembu stressed that while programming…
Iran rejects ceasefire: Iran rejected Donald Trump’s proposal, citing pre-negotiation violations and asserting its right to uranium enrichment. Turnout strong across states: As of 5 pm, voter turnout stands at 84.42% in Assam, 75.01% in Kerala, and 86.92% in Puducherry, indicating strong participation in the Assembly elections. Congress quits Baramati: The Congress exited the race…