England vs Pakistan, 1st Test Day 2 Live: England’s new Test era could hardly have begun in more convincing fashion as the hosts seized control of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on Thursday. With Ben Stokes having retired and Brendon McCullum no longer in charge, Joe Root returned as England captain for his…
Firefighters gather at the side of a food warehouse hit by a Russian missile strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv region, Ukraine on August 20, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Ukraine’s air force said on Thursday (August 20, 2026) that Russia had launched dozens of ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles, as well as…
Vijay said southern states should build on their economic strengths and common markets to promote balanced development. CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday called for stronger cooperation among southern states and Centre, saying shared economic interests and natural resources should unite states rather than become sources of conflict.Addressing the Southern Zonal…
Long waits can test faith and make people feel forgotten by divine powers. Hebrews 6:10 reminds believers that God remembers their sincere efforts and labor. This verse emphasizes divine justice and remembrance, assuring that actions are not in vain. It encourages continued right action and prayer, even when results seem slow. The message offers strength…
Quote of the day by Matthew Perry: ‘You never know where one thing will lead…take every opportunity, because something might come of it,’ the ‘Friends’ stars’ wisdom on never missing out on anything, no matter how small or big it may seem (YouTube) Matthew Perry has always been known for taking life as is and…
New Delhi: A specialised javelin-throwing machine that was procured to sharpen India’s elite throwing edge is lying unused in the open at Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) stadium, exposed to Delhi’s monsoon after months without installation.TOI visited the stadium premises on Tuesday afternoon and found the equipment behind the boys’ sports hostel/residential complex, wrapped in polythene, lying…
Muhammad Ali Jinnah. File Two doctors — a physician and a radiologist — of Mumbai’s Parsi community will receive Pakistan’s highest civilian award — Nishan-e-Imtiaz — for keeping secret Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s terminal illness, according to a federal Minister. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal disclosed this in a post on X after the nominations for the…
Chennai: It was the Tamil Nadu chief secretary, M Sai Kumar, who had insisted on interdepartmental efforts to prevent students and youth from participating in protests organised by the Left parties and the TN Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), a communication from special secretary to govt Rashmi Siddharth Zagade has revealed.The communication, dated Aug 14, had…
It’s finally an experience that makes you feel happy. All-year-long desires may begin taking form now and you might be feeling that your efforts have finally paid off with something tangible. Saturn, your ruler, supports lasting results, while Jupiter helps fulfilment through networks, contacts, and well-timed support. The wheel turns, slowly but in your favour.You…
Qamran Iqbal scored a magnificent 160 not out in the second innings of the Ranji trophy final against Karnataka. (PTI) NEW DELHI: The last time Qamran Iqbal played competitive cricket, it took him nearly 2,800 kms and a frantic 15 hours to get there. Called up at short notice, the 24-year-old endured a chaotic journey…