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Gold futures traded higher on Wednesday as firm buying interest and strong investor participation lifted prices across multiple contracts on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX).As of 15:09 PM, MCX gold futures showed gains across expiries. The April 2, 2026 contract traded at Rs 1,59,000 per 10 grams, up Rs 5,191 or 3.37 per cent. The…
Sachin Tendulkar waves to the crowd as he completes his century during the first Test match in Madras, in 1999 (l), and a screengrab of the crowd applaudin Pakistan team. (Photo/Getty Images) For those who have begun watching India vs Pakistan cricket only in recent times, it can be easy to assume that matches between…
CHENNAI: Stating that he was “ready” for the reunification of the AIADMK factions, expelled leader O Panneerselvam on Thursday threw a pointed challenge at AMMK’s TTV Dhinakaran and “his beloved brother” Edappadi K Palaniswami, asking whether they were prepared to take the same leap. “I am ready for that. Are they ready?” he asked with…
CHENNAI: A road or a street does not have any religious character. Irrespective of the nature of the superstructure, whether it is religious or irreligious, if it is an encroachment on a street or a public place, or on land vested in or belonging to a local body, the commissioner (of the local body) is…
The longest iron spear, along with iron implements, pottery and other objects found at Thirumalapuram near Tenkasi; and (R) burial urns found at the site CHENNAI: An ancient warrior could have used this iron spear to protect cattle and wealth from enemies, or it could have been a ceremonial piece smelted for a powerful person…
Superstar Rajinikanth honored Madurai’s Rs. 5 parotta seller, Rajini Sekar, by gifting him a gold chain and inviting him to his Chennai home. Sekar’s dedication to serving the poor despite rising costs caught the actor’s attention. Rajinikanth praised Sekar’s noble act, highlighting the pride such fans bring to their idols. Superstar Rajinikanth has not just…
“Ben Stokes is my favourite cricketer,” RS Ambrish tells TOI. It’s a proclamation that explains much about the teenager from Chennai: his ambition and his refusal to be boxed into one role. Like Stokes, he is a right-arm fast bowler and bats left-handed. Someone who wants to be involved in every facet of the game….
Japan is one of those countries many people want to visit at least once. The appeal is not that difficult to understand, orderly cities, efficient transport, distinctive culture, and the seasonal pull of cherry blossoms that turn entire neighbourhoods pink for a few short weeks. This destination has also started gaining traction as an upcoming…
CHENNAI: AMMK general secretary T T V Dhinakaran formally rejoined the NDA on Wednesday.Dhinakaran said he is heading to meet Union minister Piyush Goyal to convey his party’s support for forming what he called “good governance” in the state.Asked about aligning with AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami after opposing him, Dhinakaran said making compromises…
CHENNAI: Expressing concern over live-in relationships ‘happening everywhere’ and calling it a ‘cultural shock’, Madras high court said women in such relationships ought to be protected by granting the status of a wife.“Live-in relationships are a cultural shock to Indian society, but they are happening widely everywhere. The girls assume that they are modern and…
