The mechanical elephant would be used to conduct ceremonies at the temple safely PUDUCHERRY: Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, his son Ayaan Sood, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) India and People for Cattle in India (PFCI) have donated a life-size mechanical elephant – Airavatham — to Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Temple at Avadi in…
The United States has clarified its objectives in the ongoing military operations against Iran, stressing that the campaign is not a nation-building effort like the Iraq war, and warning that more US casualties should be anticipated.Speaking at a Pentagon briefing on Monday, US defense secretary Pete Hegseth said, operations in Iran are not Iraq and…
Luka Doncic and JJ Redick (Images via Getty) The Los Angeles Lakers are on a roll with two consecutive wins against the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings. On Saturday, the team swept one of the most comfortable wins in recent times. However, while the team celebrated their wins, a clip from the Lakers’…
Iran is reportedly facing a near-total nationwide internet shutdown, leaving over 90 million people in the dark for more than 48 hours. The blackout comes amid the ongoing war between Iran, and the US and Israel. Citing data from the independent internet watchdog NetBlocks, CNBC reported that the connectivity dropped to 1% of ordinary levels…
Several US military aircraft crashed in Kuwait early Monday, but all crew members survived and were in stable condition, Kuwait’s ministry of defence said.In a statement carried by Kuwait’s state news agency, the ministry said the crews were evacuated and transferred to hospital and that the response was conducted in coordination with US forces. The…
Iranian-Australian broadcaster Rita Panahi reacted strongly on air after Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reported killed in US-Israeli strikes, saying, “All I have to say is that after 47 years of Islamist tyranny, the dictator is dead, and Iran is on the verge of being liberated.” Speaking live on Sky News Australia, Panahi…
Sunny Deol is set for a monumental 2026 with five confirmed film releases, marking a significant career resurgence. Following the success of ‘Gadar 2’ and ‘Border 2’, Deol’s upcoming projects include ‘Gabru’, ‘Ikka’, ‘Soorya’, ‘Lahore 1947’, and Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’. This packed schedule promises a ‘golden year’ for the actor. Read on to know more…
Aerial view of Jaipur city Jaipur’s historic Walled City, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019, is facing growing pressure that could threaten its prestigious status if corrective action is not taken. International heritage authorities have expressed serious concerns about conservation and management issues that could put the city’s World Heritage designation at…
Actor Vijay offered heartfelt wishes to Class 12 students in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry preparing for public exams, urging them to face the tests with courage and confidence. Separately, reports say the delayed release of Jana Nayagan is impacting Kerala’s theatre business, with producers eyeing a June 2026 release window. Vijay extended heartfelt wishes to…
Tom Cruise isn’t just a movie legend, but he also has a home life that’s almost as headline-grabbing as his career. One of the most fascinating spots in his world? His multi-storey penthouse at Skyview in Clearwater, Florida. It’s just a short walk from the Church of Scientology’s spiritual headquarters, and Cruise has made it…