Month: June 2026

K. Bhagyaraj: the quintessential man-next-door hero of Tamil cinema

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K. Bhagyaraj: the quintessential man-next-door hero of Tamil cinema

K. Bhagyaraj and Radhika in a still from ‘Dhavani Kanavugal’. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives Earthy humour, man-woman dynamics, and rooted stories defined K. Bhagyaraj’s legacy. The ace director and actor, who passed away on Saturday (June 27, 2026), was Bharathiraja’s favourite assistant director. The guru passed away on June 10, and the disciple…

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UN rights chief calls for investigations into U.S. deaths in immigration custody

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UN rights chief calls for investigations into U.S. deaths in immigration custody

A detainee gestures near a window outside the Delaney Hall detention center, in Newark, New Jersey, U.S. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters The United Nations human rights chief on Friday called for independent investigations ‌into deaths of people in U.S. immigration custody, saying that 19 people have died in detention so far this ‌year. “Those…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout schedule: Matches in Indian Time

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FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout schedule: Matches in Indian Time

Giant replicas of the FIFA 2026 World Cup trophy and ball. | Photo Credit: Henry Romero FIFA World Cup 2026 is being played across Canada, Mexico, and the USA, with stars like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kylian Mbappe keeping the high-octane football matches nail-biting. The event began on June 11, 2026, at the Estadio…

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Venezuela Earthquake: Survivors sleep in cars and under trees as they question where they’ll live after the earthquakes

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Venezuela Earthquake: Survivors sleep in cars and under trees as they question where they’ll live after the earthquakes

The Quintero family crowded around their new home this week after two deadly earthquakes forced them to flee their apartment building in Caracas. Francisco Quintero reserved the seats of his small, beat-up car for his children, while the trunk is now home to Paquito, their green-and-red parakeet, and a handful of pet turtles. Editorial |…

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In Seattle, LGBTQ and World Cup are feted — except by Iran, Egypt

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In Seattle, LGBTQ and World Cup are feted — except by Iran, Egypt

Activist Peter Tatchell with a Progress pride flag inside the stadium before the Group G match between Iran and Egypt. File | Photo Credit: Reuters In Seattle’s Ballard district, a drag queen was wielding a microphone and putting on a show ahead of the World Cup meeting of Iran and Egypt. Also read | FIFA…

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Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services

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Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services

U.S. President Donald Trump. File. | Photo Credit: AP President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100% tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies. In a post on social media, Mr. Trump took aim at European countries that he said are discussing “imminent” implementation of…

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Iran Guards say targeted U.S. sites in response to strikes: state TV

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Iran Guards say targeted U.S. sites in response to strikes: state TV

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Saturday (June 27, 2026) that they had attacked U.S. sites in the Gulf region in retaliation for American strikes in Iran, according to state television. The U.S. military had earlier announced that it had struck targets in Iran in response to an attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of…

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Chennai police shoot at murder suspect, arrest seven others after youth dies in assault at Nolambur

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Chennai police shoot at murder suspect, arrest seven others after youth dies in assault at Nolambur

Rupesh | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Chennai police apprehended a murder suspect after opening fire at him, and arrested seven others who allegedly trespassed into a house and attacked its occupants, resulting in the death of a 24-year-old youth. Two others, including the deceased youth’s father and brother, were stabbed. The police said a…

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K. Bhagyaraj, prominent actor and director, passes away

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K. Bhagyaraj, prominent actor and director, passes away

Actor, director, writer, and screenwriter K. Bhagyaraj, whose mastery of screenplays was widely acknowledged and who was known for creating a storytelling formula that influenced generations of filmmakers, died on Saturday (June 27, 2026). Sources said he suffered a massive heart attack and was rushed to Apollo Hospital in Chennai. Efforts were made to resuscitate…

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