Chennai: Tamil Nadu logged 203.5mn domestic tourists and 7.8lakh foreign visitors up to July this calendar year, tourism minister R Rajendran said on Tuesday. However, industry watchers warn that the numbers hide a deeper problem—crumbling infrastructure, poor facilities, and underwhelming experiences at several destinations.At a review meeting with officials on Wallajah Road on Tuesday, the…
The US coast guard destroyed a drug-laden boat bound for the United States, seizing nearly 13,000 pounds of cocaine in a high-profile operation. A video posted on X Wednesday shows the vessel being blown up into flames as authorities carried out the strike.“ASMR: @USCG captures, burns, and sinks a drug boat. Over the weekend, as…
Trump suggested the EU should implement tariffs of up to 100% on India and China to exert pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin. (AI image) US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged the European Union to impose 100% tariffs on countries like India and China for their Russian oil purchases, but the EU may not…
Mandhira Kapur Smith has broken her silence on the ongoing inheritance battle over her late brother Sunjay Kapur’s estate, calling it “sad” that his children with Karisma Kapoor, Samaira (20) and Kiaan (15), have been dragged into the dispute.Speaking from the UK, where she is currently with her mother Rani Surinder Kapur, Mandhira told Hindustan…
Suresh Wadkar fondly recalls his early encounter with a young AR Rahman, then known as Dileep, praising his synthesizer skills. Their collaboration on the hit song ‘Pyaar Ye Jaane Kaisa Hai’ from Rangeela was a success. However, a subsequent recording session faced hurdles, leading to disagreements and ultimately preventing further collaborations, despite Wadkar’s continued respect…
GDP fluctuations caused by Donald Trump administration’s tariff-related factors mask the actual economic deceleration. (AI image) The US economy is slowing down, a fact that is now evident in ‘hard’ data according to Fitch ratings’ latest Global Economic Outlook report. “The US economy is slowing down. Our growth forecasts for both 2025 and 2026 are…
Nano Banana 3D figurine (Photo: X via Google gemini) AI platforms are regularly evolving and putting forth new features with every update. And no sooner do these updates come into the limelight than they become social media trends. This time, a new craze of 3D digital figurines has taken over social media The ‘Nano Banana’…
Shares of Swedish buy-now-pay-later company Klarna surged 30% in their much-anticipated public debut on the New York Stock Exchange, opening at $52 compared to the IPO price of $40 set late Tuesday.More than 34 million shares worth about $1.37 billion were sold, making it the largest IPO this year, according to Renaissance Capital. It took…
NEW DELHI: Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has asked the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) to take up residential projects on its land parcels in cities, to create affordable rental housing stocks for its young workforce.Responding to questions on the projects being executed by the RLDA across the country, Vaishnaw said there is a huge opportunity…
India’s Shivam Dube, second left, celebrates with teammates ( AP/PTI(AP09_10_2025_000411A) Shivam Dube has often been compared to India’s premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya, but the Mumbai-born cricketer is quick to emphasise the respect and admiration he holds for his teammate. Speaking at a press conference after India’s commanding win over the UAE, Dube said, “Hardik Pandya…
