Cong's G-23 plans to give 'strong message' to Rahul over north-south remark

Days after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'North-South' remark, fireworks are likely within the Congress party, when upset senior Congress leaders from north India are expected to make a strong......

15 killed in TN fireworks unit explosion

At least 15 workers were killed and over 30 injured when an explosion ripped through a fireworks factory near Sattur in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu on Friday, police said. The explosion......

Air pollution may hinder India's fight against COVID-19: Scientists

The causal link between air pollution and COVID-19 cases is yet to be established conclusively but long-term exposure will certainly make people more vulnerable to lung infections, warn scientists......

Indians light lamps to unite in fight against COVID-19

Millions of Indians across the country switched off lights at their homes and lit candles and diyas or turned on mobile phone torches on Sunday night, responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's......

No Sparklers This Diwali?

The Supreme Court ban on barium may wipe out 50% revenues of the Rs 3,000 crore fireworks industry. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for respresentational reasons.  ......

Stalin asks Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Odisha to lift firecracker ban

According to the Indian Fireworks’ Manufacturers’ Association, the ban would wipe out sales of around Rs 600 crore during the upcoming Deepavali season. IMAGE: Kindly note that this......

Sivakasi, home of fireworks, is losing its spark

It’s not just the pandemic that has shr­unk every Indian festival to a shadow of its exuberant self. Pollution also has been a factor. Enter the fireworks city of Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu......

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Delhi, which has gained infamy as one of the world’s most polluted cities, has for some years now witnessed a sustained campaign from various quarters seeking a ban on firecrackers. While the......

Vijay gifts cows

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Tamil cinema, right here! Ilayathalapathy Vijay gifted 108 milch cows to poor families in Udumalpet near Coimbatore where he is......

Review: Padikkathavan

Sun Pictures' Padikkathavan (Illiterate) starring upcoming star-in-the-making Dhanush, directed by Suraaj can be called a masala entertainer that doesn't take itself too seriously -- except in......

Arasangam, a pleasant surprise

Sometimes, you go to a movie with the lowest of expectations. Either the whole cast and crew is new or it's an old and established one, with its own values, ethics, story and acting set in stone.......

GT Vs PBKS: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

Even low-scoring T20 matches can be entertaining to watch. For a change, the batters struggled to get the boundaries on a tough pitch in Mullanpur, Mohali, while the spinners ruled the......

Ranji Trophy: Big boys Mumbai, K'taka, TN, Saurashtra eye semis berth

IMAGE: The stage is set for the quarterfinals of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X After a month and half of topsy-turvy ride, eight teams have managed to steer......

Top Performer: DK, The Perfect Finisher

IMAGE: Dinesh Karthik smashed 44 not out off 23 balls to steer Royal Challengers Bangalore to victory against the Rajasthan Royals at the Wankheden stadium, April 5, 2022. Photograph: BCCI RCB was......

KKR will start as underdogs against RCB: Katich

IMAGE: 'From the captaincy point of view, Karthik is in the perfect time of his career to really grab the opportunity,' feels KKR batting coach Simon Katich. Photograph: KKR/Twitter Kolkata Knight......

Missing: Indian cricketers on matchbox labels

Can anyone out there solve the mystery of the missing cricketers on matchbox labels, asks Gulu Ezekiel. Stamp collecting, or philately, has for long been the most popular hobby in the world. That......