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Death Toll Rises to 36, Including Children, at Vijay’s Karur Rally Stampede

Chennai/Karur: The death toll in last evening’s stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur, about 400 km from Chennai, has risen to 36, including eight children, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin said.” Vijay, heading the fledgling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, said he was heartbroken and in “unbearable pain,” following the stampede that left women…

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Mindful Memoirs: Djalmo Santos, Brazil’s Legendary Right-Back and Two-Time World Cup Champion

Born on 27 February 1929 in Uberaba, Brazil, Santos was a defender who played at the right back position. Djalmo Pereira Dias dos Santos began his professional journey with humble origins, initially playing as a centre-half for Internacional, a small provincial club in São Paulo. His exceptional performances quickly caught the attention of Brazil’s biggest…

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