No need to wear your faith on your sleeve: Annamalai
Coimbatore: Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai on Sunday, July 12, asserted that a true Hindu treats everyone equally and embraces everyone and does not regard someone as high or low. Addressing his We The Leaders foundations first conference at Pollachi, Annamalai said he is a proud nationalist and Indian. I Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
COVID-19 patient from Coimbatore dies of colon cancer in Ranipet
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Coimbatore District Police launch QR code-based platform Nizhal for anonymous reporting of crimes
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Massive Fire at Coimbatore Bus Body-Building Company, Three Buses Reduced to Ashes
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Bigg Boss OTT 2 fame Palak Purswani married Rohan Khanna at the Isha Yoga Centre. The couple exchanged vows before the Adiyogi statue in Coimbatore. They shared pictures of their intimate ceremony on social media. Palak wore a beige and crimson lehenga while Rohan donned a sherwani. This union marks the first wedding held at the revered Isha Foundation.
Bigg Boss OTT 2's Palak Purswani ties the knot with boyfriend Rohan Khanna
Television actress and Bigg Boss OTT 2 fame Palak Purswani has married her boyfriend and marketing professional Rohan Khanna in a private ceremony at Coimbatore's Isha Yoga Centre. She shared the news on social media with pictures from the big day
Students call for greater road safety awareness among motorists in Coimbatore
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Coimbatore Corporation begins reclaiming OSR land worth 3 crore near Avarampalayam
Man duped of Rs 55.7 lakh with promise of vehicle, gold and job at Coimbatore airport
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Coimbatore police register 522 cases under Motor Vehicle Act in two days
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Reclassification hits houses with small commercial activities like a petty shop; minimum water tariff for such buildings rises to 525 from 100 under domestic category
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Coimbatore realtor reports theft of 900 sovereigns of jewellery from his house
Digital intimacy expands beyond Bengaluru as Tier-II cities catch up
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Coimbatore women find fitness and community at Pace Her Run Club
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Nectar garden with native plants for pollinators taking shape in Coimbatore
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Conference in Coimbatore for farmers on July 9
Solar-powered napkin incinerator developed by college students donated to Coimbatore school
Coimbatore Corporation to construct new bridge at Linganoor to ease traffic congestion
301 ticketless passengers on single train fined in Tamil Nadu
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G.D.N. film trailer launched amid vintage cars in Coimbatores motorsports circuit
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Madurai Hosts 6th Leg of Kauvery Hospital-TNSTC Veterans Tennis Tournament 2026
Around 125 players from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan participated in the tournament. A total prize money of Rs. 2 lakh was distributed among the winners, runners-up, and semi-finalists across all categories. The VIth Leg of the Kauvery Hospital-Tamil Nadu Senior Tennis Club (TNSTC) Veterans Tennis Tournament 2026 was held at the Madurai Union Club from June 26 to 28, featuring Singles and Doubles events across seven age categories (40+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, and 75+). Tennis Tournament Around 125 players from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan participated in the tournament, reflecting its growing popularity among veteran tennis players across the country. A total prize money of Rs. 2 lakh was distributed among the winners, runners-up, and semi-finalists across all categories. Trophies and Prize money were distributed by Mr. Jayaraman, Chairman, and Mr. N. Narayanasamy, Secretary, TNSTC. The tournament featured several accomplished veteran players who have represented India at the World Veterans Tennis Championships. They included Sanjay Kumar (Kerala) in the 60+ category, Suresh Murthati (Telangana) and Tulasiram (Karnataka) in the 70+ category, and Venkatachalam Swaminathan (Tamil Nadu) in the 75+ category. Sanjay Kumar and Venkatachalam Swaminathan have both captained the Indian team at the World Veterans Tennis Championships. One of the highlights of the tournament was the participation of two octogenarian players, Mr. R. Nagarajan and Mr. Shivamony Moorthy. In the singles events, Srikanth (40+), Ramesh S (50+), Srinivas Reddy (55+), Senthil Kumar (60+), V. Shankar (65+), Tulasiram (70+), and Venkatachalam Swaminathan (75+) emerged as champions in their respective categories. In the doubles events, Sathish Babu and M. Ramu (40+), Ramesh S and Sathish Babu (50+), Dinesh Thampi and Srinivas Reddy (55+), Sivakumar and Senthil Kumar (60+), Alapati Suresh and V. Shankar (65+), Tulasiram and Suresh Murthati (70+), and Venkatachalam Swaminathan and Veeramani K (75+) were the winners in their respective categories. TNSTC, one of the most active veteran tennis organisations in South India, has a membership of around 550 veteran players. The club conducts four non-ranking tournaments annually at Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, and Chennai, providing veteran tennis enthusiasts with regular opportunities for competitive play and camaraderie. Kauvery Hospital played a key role in ensuring the health and safety of all participants. A dedicated medical team, supported by a fully equipped ambulance, remained on standby throughout the tournament to provide immediate medical assistance and first-aid support. The next leg of the Tamil Nadu Senior Tennis Club Veterans Tennis Tournament will be hosted in Tiruchirappalli during September 2026.
Salem Railway Division imposes fine on 301 ticketless passengers on a single train
In a release, the Salem Railway Division said a special intensive ticket-checking drive was carried out on the Coimbatore-Silchar Weekly Express (Train No. 15627) on Sunday night
Coimbatore Corporation stops burying meat waste at Vellalore dumpyard
Consistent rain expected to bring inflow to River Noyyal in Coimbatore
Farmers pay tribute to agrarian rights martyrs in Coimbatore
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Rotting water hyacinth left on Ukkadam Periyakulam bund irks walkers in Coimbatore
The decomposing weed, removed during lake maintenance and stacked at several locations near the walking track, is emitting a four odour too; Kovai Kulangal Pathukappu Amaippu suggests that the civic body gives it to NGOs preparing organic manure
83 absent for Special TET Paper I in Coimbatore district
CODISSIA asks govt. to classify dry agricultural land for industrial use
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Coimbatore-based textile research body plans to promote green processing through 80-crore project
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Three pedestrian signals opened in Coimbatore
Agricultural trade fair in Coimbatore from July 9 to 13
Industry association heads seek measures to expedite Coimbatore airport expansion
Police destroy over 271 kg of drugs seized in Coimbatore
Coimbatore Corporation cracks down on roadside dumping and mosquito breeding
Government Order issued for additional 7.44 acres to link Coimbatore airport with L&T Bypass
Consumer body flags excess parking charges at Coimbatore Corporation parking lots
The outfit demanded that the Corporation refund the excess amount collected from the complainant, failing which it would initiate proceedings before the Consumer Court seeking a refund with interest and compensation
Coimbatore Grape Cultivation Plummets as Farmers Shift to Other Crops
Coimbatore, which used to have 200 grape growers, now has seven
Man booked for stabbing neighbours pet dog to death over barking near Coimbatore
Five arrested with 13,000 prescription tablets, 2.5 kg ganja in Coimbatore
Most TNEA toppers opt for computer science course in government school quota this year
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ED recovers documents in raids on firm in T.N., Kerala
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Coimbatores industries call for power sector reforms
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Chennai, July 2: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall in parts of western Tamil Nadu over the next two days. This weather pattern is influenced by a low-pressure area extending from southern Gujarat to Karnataka, which is expected to bring significant rainfall to Coimbatore and Nilgiri. According to the ... Read more Heavy Rainfall Alert for Coimbatore and Nilgiri in Tamil Nadu
Legal Action Against Former Tamil Nadu Ministers Brother for Alleged Bribery Attempt
Chennai, July 2: The Tamil Nadu police have filed a case against Ashok Kumar, the brother of former DMK minister and Coimbatore South MLA V. Senthil Balaji. He is accused of attempting to bribe a legislator from the ruling Tamilga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party with 35 crores to persuade him to switch parties. TVK MLA ... Read more Legal Action Against Former Tamil Nadu Ministers Brother for Alleged Bribery Attempt
Tamil Nadu Farmers Face Severe Losses Due to Lack of Rainfall
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Man held for sexual assault on minor girl in Coimbatore
Health Department ups vigil to combat vector-borne diseases in Coimbatore district
Water gets collected in materials such as coconut shells, plastic containers, disposable plastic tumblers, abandoned tyres during intermittent rains, creating suitable breeding ground for mosquitoes, especially aedes aegypti, the primary vector of dengue and a day-biter
Coimbatore Corporation urged to retain over 300 special team contract sanitation staff
Coimbatore Central GST revenue rises to 4,388.72 crore in 2025-26
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Investigation has revealed that V. Ashok Kumar, who is the brother of former DMK Minister and incumbent Coimbatore South MLA V. Senthilbalaji, met the accused, Naresh, in Chennai.
Sahitya Akademi award-winning poet Puviyarasu laid to rest with State honours in Coimbatore
Puviyarasu, a two-time Sahitya Akademi Award recipient and a founding member of the Vanampadi poetry movement, died on June 30, 2026
Puviyarasu, Renowned Tamil Poet and Translator, Dies at 96 in Coimbatore
His poetry gave me the courage to try my hand at writing poems, said Kamal Haasan
Over 300 students take part in drug awareness rally in Coimbatore
Anti-drug awareness programme held at Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology in Coimbatore
Onion prices shoot up in Coimbatore
Three arrested for possession of 4.3 kg ganja in Coimbatore
Coimbatore Corporation to take over operation and maintenance of Pilloor III scheme
Coimbatore cyclist honoured at UK Parliament for social awareness campaign
AIADMK leader S.P. Velumani likely to resign as MLA: Party sources
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Inside Cedees Pujak & Co, one of Coimbatores oldest music stores
Cedees Pujak & Co has been catering to the needs of music lovers in the city for over five decades
Coimbatores urban wetland Sengulam home to 151 species of birds amid mounting threats
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TNPDCL uncovers 13 power theft cases in Coimbatore enforcement division raids
Citizens Voice Coimbatore seeks strict enforcement of food safety norms
Coimbatores newest lounge serves up pad kaphrao, lamb bulgogi sandwiches, and clean cocktails
Coimbatore Corporation eyes December deadline to complete Phase II biomining at Vellalore dump yard
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Coimbatore targets 2.97 lakh children in pulse polio drive
Freight costs continue to be a burden for MSME exporters
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Over 680 kg of ganja seized from four districts destroyed at Chettipalayam near Coimbatore
Coimbatore City Police crack down on modified silencers of two-wheelers, cars
Women-led businesses showcase products at FLO Bazaar in Coimbatore
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TATA Starbucks Reimagines its Loyalty Program with New Rewards and Enhanced Benefits
TATA Starbucks has announced the launch of its reimagined Starbucks Rewards program, featuring Green, Gold and the newly introduced Reserve tier. The enhanced program is designed to offer members greater value through faster earning, easier redemption and access to a broader suite of rewards, benefits and experiences as they progress through the program. The updated tiers include: Green: The entry tier where members can earn Starbucks Rewards faster, and choose to redeem Rewards of their choice Gold: Customers can get upgraded to Gold by accumulating 1000 Stars within a year of joining Reserve: Comes with a sleek, black personalized card customized with the customers name and the first year they joined the program. Customers can get upgraded on accumulating 5000+ Stars within a year of joining TATA Starbucks Reimagines its Loyalty Program with New Rewards and Enhanced Benefits The Starbucks Rewards program will now offer a host of customer benefits with each level unlocking an expanded portfolio of rewards and experiences as they deepen their engagement with the brand: Faster Earning: Members will earn 1 Star for every Rs.10 spent, with Gold Members earning 1.2X Stars and Reserve Members earning 1.3X Stars on every Rs. 10 spent More Accessible Rewards: Lower redemption thresholds make it easier for members to unlock rewards and enjoy benefits sooner, bringing them closer to the experiences and rewards they value Benefits at Every Level: Members can enjoy a range of benefits including personalized offers, birthday rewards, milestone celebrations, Double Stars Days and member-exclusive offers, ensuring every visit feels more rewarding Enhanced Member Experiences: As members progress through the program, they will also unlock additional benefits including Free Customized Mondays (every member can receive one free modifier on any handcrafted drink), accelerated Star earnings, exclusive merchandise, curated coffee experiences, special event access and other member-only privileges Adrit Mishra, COO, TATAStarbucks , said, At TATA Starbucks, we are constantly looking for ways to strengthen our connection with customers and create experiences that are meaningful, rewarding and personalized. The reimagined Starbucks Rewards program reflects our commitment to delivering greater value to our members by making rewards easier to earn and redeem, while introducing new benefits and experiences that celebrate loyalty. Whether someone is just beginning their Starbucks Rewards journey or is one of our most loyal members, the program has been designed to reward them at every stage. For more information and to start enjoying these rewards, visit the Starbucks India mobile application. About TATA Starbucks Private Limited Starbucks entered the Indian market in October 2012 through a 50/50 Joint Venture with Tata Consumer Products Limited and currently operates more than 506 stores in India across 81 cities, Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Alibaug, Amritsar, Anand, Aurangabad, Bangalore, Bhatinda, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Faridabad, Gandhinagar, Ghaziabad, Goa, Guntur, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Gwalior, Haridwar, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Indore, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolhapur, Kolkata, Lonavala, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mangalore, Meerut, Mumbai, Mussoorie, Mysore, Nagpur, Nashik, New Delhi, Noida, Pathankot, Patiala, Pondicherry, Pune, Raipur, Siliguri, Sonipat, Surat, Thrissur, Trivandrum, Udaipur, Vadodara, Vapi,Vijayawada, Varanasi and Vizag are cities in India. through a network of over 4,305 passionate partners (employees). Starbucks stores are operated by the joint venture, TATA Starbucks Private Limited, and branded as Starbucks Coffee - A TATA Alliance.
