Graeme Smith, Commissioner of SA20, (R) and commentator Chris Morris (L) in Sandton, Johannesburg , South Africa. (Sportzpics) NEW DELHI: The SA20’s impact on South African cricket is beginning to stretch well beyond the glitz, packed stadiums and presence of some of the biggest names in world cricket. Former South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris believes,…
People standing on a rescue boat look at thick smoke rising from the KM Putri Yasmin ferry that caught fire in waters off Lombok, Indonesia on August 12, 2026. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A Navy vessel and other ships rushed in on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) to rescue over 100 people from a ferry…
The searches were carried out in the early hours at eight locations in Tamil Nadu and five locations in Mizoram (Representative Image) CHENNAI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted searches at 13 locations in Tamil Nadu and Mizoram in connection with the seizure of 6,016.87 kg of methamphetamine from a Myanmar-flagged vessel in…
Inner peace is often disturbed by small, everyday occurrences. Krishna’s wisdom teaches us to measure problems accurately and respond appropriately. A calm mind handles difficult situations better and increases resilience. Tranquillity is cultivated through daily practices and mindful responses. True strength lies in maintaining composure amidst life’s minor disruptions. Some do not find a sense…
Washington Sundar (Agency Image) NEW DELHI: After losing Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan due to injuries, it has emerged that there’s a big question mark over Washington Sundar’s availability for the second Test. The selectors had picked Washington only for the second Test since he is recovering from a hamstring injury.TOI understands that the Centre…
Rihanna takes children to childhood home in Barbados; RZA, Riot and Rocki visit ‘Rihanna Drive’ Rihanna has shared a special family moment from Barbados. The singer recently took her three children, RZA, Riot and Rocki, to the home where she spent part of her childhood.Rihanna posted photographs from the visit on social media. The images…
India’s Jasprit Bumrah (Reuters) India’s growing injury list has put the Centre of Excellence (COE) under the spotlight, with several players across formats currently dealing with fitness issues.Jasprit Bumrah is battling knee swelling, while Sai Sudharsan has been sidelined by a left big toe injury. Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy are recovering from hamstring…
The U.S. government finalised a rule on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) barring two major federal health programmes from funding puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries to treat gender dysphoria in minors, reshaping access for low-income youth nationwide. The rule, scheduled for publication on Thursday (August 13) and effective in October, cuts off funding under Medicaid…
Police said the couple had frequent disputes over Devaki’s interactions with male friends on Instagram. CHENNAI: A 24-year-old woman was murdered by her husband, who slit her throat on a road in Ambattur on Tuesday night after persuading her to return home following a marital dispute.Police arrested the accused, Chinna, 34, an autorickshaw driver from…
The influence of the Moon in Cancer stirs deep emotions and creativity, but eclipses may lead to confusion about personal aspirations. Mars in Ardra Nakshatra could spark a sense of restiveness at home, necessitating a reassessment of artistic projects. It’s wise to declutter old supplies and be cautious about jumping into new creative pursuits. Tackle…