Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom (51kg) and world number one Amit Panghal (52kg) were among three Indian boxers who secured Olympic berths by advancing to semifinals of the Asian Qualifiers here on Monday, taking the total number of the country’s Tokyo-bound pugilists to eight.
Kanchana who manufactures cotton sanitary pads, says awareness low in India
Periods are not to be ashamed off, but to be celebrated is what Para Prakriti company that sells Mithya sanitary pads tells people about women’s menstruation cycle.
Vikram shoots in Russia for “Cobra”
Actor Vikram is busy with Cobra in Russia. High-octane action scenes are being canned in Russia, say sources.
Congress MP Thirunavukkarasar calls on Rajinikanth
A day after RPI leader and fomer MLA C K Thamizharasan met Rajinikanth, former TNCC president and Congress MP S Thirunavukkarasar called on the actor-politician at his Poes Garden residence here today.
Kartick Naren to begin his next in May
After Mafia, filmmaker Karthick Naren is all set for his commence his next starring Dhanush in May.
Harbhajan begins shoot for Friendship
Cricketer Harbhajan Singh has joined the sets of his Tamil film Friendship that has Losliya, Arjun and Sathish in important roles.
Actress’ complaint: Cops probe charges against Seeman
The city police are conducting inquiry on a petition submitted by actress Vijayalakshmi seeking action against Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) leader Seeman and his cadre for critcising her in obscene manner at public meetings.
Editorial: Yes or no
Days after the ED grilled Yes Bank co-founder Rana Kapoor, the CBI carried out searches at seven locations on Monday in connection with the scam pertaining to the Rs 600 crore alleged bribe to his family by DHFL. Teams of CBI officers are carried operations at the residence and official premises of the accused in Mumbai.
Joe Biden hopes to continue momentum in Michigan primary
Surging US presidential candidate Joe Biden has urged Michigan voters to help him bolster his lead over Bernie Sanders as the rivals made their final pitches hours before the battleground state holds its Democratic primary.
EU warns Erdogan to respect migrants deal
Stern-faced EU leaders have warned President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to respect the terms of a previous deal to keep migrants away from Europe’s borders, after the Turkish leader came to Brussels to demand more support.