Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq Pakistan’s Test crisis has taken another turn with wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and opening batter Imam-ul-Haq likely to be sent home from the ongoing England tour following back-to-back heavy defeats.Pakistan were comprehensively beaten in the first two Tests, losing the series opener at Leeds by an innings and 103 runs before suffering…
Ravi Valecha, better known as Master Ravi was known for playing junior Amitabh Bachchan in many movies in the 80s. While he started out with movies, he decided to take a different path as he grew up and is a striking example of someone whose life has taken several unexpected turns — and who managed…
NEW DELHI: India head coach Khalid Jamil has named a 26-member squad for the upcoming FIFA international window, with the Blue Tigers set for a demanding run of fixtures against Panama, five-time world champions Brazil and two-time world champions Uruguay.The three-match schedule will give Jamil’s side a major opportunity to test themselves against high-profile opposition,…
Singaporean diplomat and lawyer Tommy Koh (left), Bangladeshi aid giver Runa Khan (centre) and Myanmar activist Bo Kyi (right). | Photo Credit: maward.asia A Singaporean diplomat who led the adoption of the UN Ocean Treaty, a Myanmar activist who put his freedom on the line for democracy, and a former Bangladeshi teacher who brought compassion…
CHENNAI: Chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday announced a Rs 20,800cr supercritical thermal power project in Tuticorin, part of a wider Rs 55,628-cr push to strengthen Tamil Nadu’s power generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure. He also announced a Rs 175cr semiconductor and electronics manufacturing park at Maduramangalam in Kancheepuram district.Making the announcements under Rule…
This month flows like a river beside a busy town. Social movement is lively, but a few bends demand silence, rest, and careful spending. In the opening days of this phase, you will participate actively in social activities, and to some extent, your success in these activities may be due to the influential role of…
Water resources and rural development minister N Anand inspected the dam’s safety and oversaw preparations for the water release event Salem: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay will release water from the Mettur Dam on Tuesday, for samba cultivation in Cauvery delta districts after improved storage and the monsoon onset prompted government to approve…
Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and captain Babar Azam (AFP Photo) Pakistan have responded to their crushing 194-run defeat to England at Lord’s with a sweeping mid-tour overhaul, releasing seven players and making changes to the red-ball coaching staff ahead of the third Test at Edgbaston.The Pakistan Cricket Board announced the changes on Monday after…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently celebrated Raksha Bandhan with her family, and an intimate picture from the occasion has caught the attention of fans on the internet and it was a treat for them. One hardly sees Aishwarya make a public appearance except for those rare airport glimpses or when she’s at the Cannes. The actress…
Zimbabwe players (Pic credit: ICC) Zimbabwe survived a stunning late fightback from Namibia to pull off a thrilling five-run victory in Windhoek, recovering from a precarious 101/6 to post 195/6 before holding their nerve in a dramatic final over.Namibia, who had opened the tri-series with an impressive win over South Africa, looked out of the…