TVK founder Vijay (File photo) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu on Monday witnessed a political shake-up as mega movie star “Thalapathy” Vijay made a cinematic entry into electoral politics, with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as a disruptive force that cut into the long-standing dominance of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its…
When people think about eating too much salt, the first foods that come to mind are usually chips, fries or instant noodles. But the biggest contributors to excess sodium aren’t always the obvious ones. In fact, many foods marketed as “healthy,” “light” or “everyday essentials” can quietly add up over the course of a day….
Wholesome changes are needed at the Mumbai Indians after yet another underwhelming IPL season. It’s high time the management makes the tough calls on players whose personal interests and ambition do not contribute to the team’s cause. The next mega auction is an opportunity for the franchise to fix the mistakes made at the auction…
NEW DELHI: A Delhi consumer commission, on July 6, ordered a developer to refund Rs 19.73 lakh to an Indian Air Force officer after finding that the company never signed a formal agreement with him despite collecting the money over several years. The commission held that as there was no signed agreement, there was nothing…
A retired district judge and her advocate son have been booked in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal in connection with the alleged dowry death of the latter’s wife, police said. BHOPAL: A retired district judge and her advocate son have been booked in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal in connection with the alleged dowry death of the latter’s wife,…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s disappointment was clear to see after his dismissal in the fourth T20I against England in Bristol on Thursday. The 15-year-old youngster appeared to know he had thrown his wicket away. Moments after playing a mistimed pull shot, he started walking even before the fielder completed the catch,…
‘No more torture’: Venezuelan inmates take control of prison over alleged abuse, set it on fire Hundreds of inmates took control of a prison in western Venezuela on Sunday, protesting alleged torture and demanding the removal of the prison director, AFP reports.Thick smoke billowed from the Barinas Judicial Detention Center after prisoners set mattresses and…
NEW DELHI: A heartwarming moment involving India captain Shubman Gill has gone viral following India’s dominant victory over Afghanistan in the one-off Test at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur. In a video that has been widely shared on social media, a young ball boy stationed near the boundary ropes was seen touching Gill’s feet…
HYDERABAD: A 21-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by a man who had reportedly been harassing her after she rejected his love proposal in Jadcherla town of Mahabubnagar on Saturday.According to police and preliminary reports, the victim was identified as Y Vaishnavi, a receptionist at a private school in Jadcherla. Police said the accused had allegedly…
NEW DELHI: A day after the government released the names of six soldiers killed in action during Operation Sindoor, the Centre on Saturday rejected the opposition’s accusation that defence minister Rajnath Singh had told Parliament in July last year that security forces had suffered no casualties.In a statement, the defence ministry said that Rajnath’s address…