CHENNAI: Years of fan worship, political speculation and blockbuster charisma culminated in a historic swearing-in Sunday as TVK chief C Joseph Vijay assumed office as TN’s 18th CM at the head of a fragile but numerically secure coalition – becoming the first politician from a non-Dravidian party to occupy Fort St George since 1962.Governor R…
KOLKATA: The saffron surge in the Bengal assembly elections, which swept BJP to office for the first time in the state, saw the party leading in 102 of the 144 wards of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), fuelling speculation about how long Trinamool Congress can hold on to the civic body.The tenure of the current KMC…
Slams Cong For Kerala & K’taka Power Struggles BENGALURU: PM Narendra Modi called Congress “a parasite and backstabber” and attacked the party on multiple fronts at a rally in Bengaluru Sunday, accusing it of betraying decades-old ally DMK in Tamil Nadu, miring Karnataka in a tussle over the CM’s chair, and failing to even pick…
Your day has a clean, organised feel, like fresh pages in a notebook. Mercury supports your planning, and you’ll feel joy and enthusiasm without needing any big reason. That’s a blessing.You might attend a social gathering or a family function. Go, even if you feel like skipping. A short appearance builds goodwill and lifts your…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: KPCC president Sunny Joseph on Sunday said AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will soon announce the next chief minister of Kerala from among the three contenders who have already been “interviewed” by the party’s top leadership.Speaking to the media after returning from New Delhi, where…
Staff and teachers at Raksha Anusandhan School (RAV) in Dehradun are opposing its management transfer from DRES to DAV College Trust & Management Society. This change, affecting a school partially funded by DRDO, raises concerns about potential negative changes to employee salary structures. DRDO clarified its financial support did not imply ownership or control. NEW…
In a box office battle of the sequels, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ had the slight edge over ‘Mortal Kombat II’ in North American theaters this weekend. According to studio estimates Sunday, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ earned a chart topping USD 43 million in its second weekend, while ‘Mortal Kombat II’ took in USD…
Keep your eyes open on the road today. The Moon’s pressure and a harsh Mars influence make you prone to small mistakes while driving, crossing streets, or even handling tools at work. Don’t rush, not even by two minutes.Unnecessary tension can crop up. Be careful of accepting comments that sound rude or are being directed…
BENGALURU: India’s space PSU NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) may soon be headed by a private sector honcho with the selection process for the chairman and managing director (CMD) post having entered the final leg. Sources confirmed to TOI that the next CMD of the Space PSU is expected to be from the private sector with…
A little kindness will change the whole temperature today. The Moon highlights partnership, and your spouse becomes your strongest support, whether it’s a family matter, a bill issue, or just your mood swinging.Today’s romantic atmosphere can help open your heart up more fully to love and intimacy with one another. Today is an excellent day…