Two dead, 57 injured in Pudukkottai jallikattu

Two persons died and 57 others were injured in the jallikattu held at Raapoosal village in Pudukkottai district amid tight police security. Both the deceased Raja (30) and Mohan (30) were from the Pudukottai district. They succumbed to their injuries at the government hospital in Pudukottai and Ilupur respectively. Over 150 bulls took part in the event that lasted over […]

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Saina Nehwal lifts Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold

Indian badminton ace Saina Nehwal notched up her first title after a career-threatening injury by claiming the Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold with a hard-fought victory in the summit clash here on Sunday. Up against 18-year-old Thai Pornpawee Chochuwong, the top-seeded London Olympics bronze-medallist triumphed 22-20 22-20 in a 46-minute clash. This was her 23rd title overall and the first […]

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Major fire in Amara Raja group unit near Chittoor

A major fire broke out at the Rs 150-crore Mangal Industries, a subsidiary of Amara Raja Group, at Petamitta village of Puthalapattu mandal, 25 km from here, on Saturday, with reports of damage to the building and industrial equipment put at β‚Ή20 crore. However, there were no casualties or injuries. According to the eyewitnesses, around 8 a.m., a spark emanated […]

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New York is really close to home for me: Priyanka Chopra

A day after bagging the People’s Choice Award for the ‘Favourite Dramatic TV Actress’, Priyanka Chopra was back on the popular American talk show ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ for the second time. Jimmy, who shares a great camaraderie with PeeCee, admitted the moment she walked in that she smelt really good! Priyanka, who has been shooting for her television show ‘Quantico’ […]

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