CHENNAI: J Jayalalithaa had told him that he should be chief minister if "anything should happen to her," O Panneerselvam, who resigned as Tamil Nadu chief minister on Sunday to make way for AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala, said today.
December 11, 2017
CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU: News just came in that superstar Rajinikanth has reportedly expressed his keenness to join politics and launch his own party. But, on Wednesday, when India Today asked Rajinikanth's contemporary actor and superstar Kamal Haasan on his political aspirations, the answer came as a brutal shock to many.
February 10, 2017
BEIJING/WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. President Donald Trump changed tack and agreed to honor the "one China" policy during a phone call with China's leader Xi Jinping, a major diplomatic boost for Beijing which brooks no criticism of its claim to self-ruled Taiwan.
February 10, 2017
Brief Scorecard: India 356 for 3 (Kohli 111*, Vijay 108, Pujara 83) v Bangladesh
M Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara both reached their fifties after lunch, India v Bangladesh, only Test, 1st day, Hyderabad, February 9, 2017 - AFP
February 9, 2017
Pete Souza spends his post-White House days sharing photos of his eight years as former President Barack Obama's official photographer.
But the choice of the photos he shares on Instagram — and when he shares them — often appear as digs to the new administration. Some are more subtle than others.
February 7, 2017
Mumbai: Vikramaditya, a business system analyst working with a US-based information technology (IT) consulting firm, is worried if he will be able to renew his H-1B visa next year. “I have been on H-1B visa for the last two years. With all the changes proposed, I don’t know if my renewal would be accepted next year,” he said.
February 7, 2017
In a mind-boggling feat, Delhi cricketer Mohit Ahlawat smashed an incredible unbeaten 300 off just 72 balls, hitting an unbelievable 39 sixes, in a Twenty20 match at Lalita Park in New Delhi on Tuesday.
February 7, 2017
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the Arabian Sea coast of Pakistan in the early hours of Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there were no early signs of casualties or damage.
Turbat, Pakistan
February 6, 2017
Addressing key health journalists in London, the prince outlined what he called the “journey” that he and Princess Kate and his brother Prince Harry have made to put mental health at the forefront of their public work.
In an impassioned speech Monday night, Prince William said “we all” face struggles with mental health.
February 5, 2017
Chennai: The opposition DMK in Tamil Nadu has protested at the selection of VK Sasikala to lead the state's AIADMK government as the Chief Minister, asking how someone without any political or administrative experience can be picked for the job. O Panneerselvam, who is holding the post, announced his resignation after today's meeting.
