TAMIL NADU
CHENNAI
NATION
SPORTS
In a tournament defined by pressure, spectacle and unforgiving margins, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have done what only the most resilient sides achieve â they have turned belief into legacy. With a commanding five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final, RCB didnât just win a title; they defended it, stamped authority, and signalled the arrival of a sustained era of dominance.
BUSINESS
Read MoreThe government has halved windfall gains tax on export of petrol to Rs 1.5 litre, while reducing the levy on diesel to Rs 13.5/litre and aviation turbine fuel to Rs 9.5/litre effective June 1.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to hold repo rate hike in its June monetary policy meeting and must use short-term rates and nudging to manage the pressure on the domestic currency, an SBI Research report said on Sunday.
The economic fallout of the West Asia crisis, the prevailing security situation in the Indo-Pacific and ways to boost cooperation in critical minerals and technology are expected to top the agenda at a crucial meeting of the Quad foreign ministers on Tuesday.
India and the US are poised to soon firm up the much-awaited trade agreement that will be both “beneficial” and “sustainable” and will advance the mutual interests of both nations, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday while asserting that the overall bilateral ties are set to witness an upward trajectory.
ENTERTAINMENT
The blockbuster success of Karuppu, starring Suriya and directed by RJ Balaji, continues unabated, with the film reportedly crossing the âč300 crore mark at the worldwide box office. Released on May 15, the film has emerged as one of the biggest Tamil hits of the year, maintaining a strong theatrical run well into its third week. Trade reports indicate that the filmâs consistent performance across domestic and international markets…
COLUMNS
TR Jawahar writes in his Pointblank column: Three weeks after the NEET-UG 2026 fiasco, merit lies shattered as students confront a system where integrity has become a gamble.
TR Jawahar, in his Point-Blank column, says a controversial judicial remark branding unemployed youth as âcockroachesâ has spiralled into a sharp digital uprising, with satire morphing into a serious critique of power and privilege.
TR Jawahar writes in his Point-Blank column that the rupee is once again on a slippery slope, inching uncomfortably close to the âč100-per-dollar threshold.
T R JAWAHAR in his PointBlank column says, Tamil Naduâs Gen Z is quietly rejecting alcohol culture, choosing fitness, mental clarity and financial prudence over the once-glorified drinking habits shaped by politics and cinema.