Shreyas Iyer, Mitchell Santner BENGALURU: Home advantage is losing its sheen in international cricket, with teams increasingly equipped to beat opponents in the latter’s own backyard. Former head coach Gary Stead believes hosts New Zealand may not enjoy the edge they once did when India begin their tour with the T20 series beginning on Thursday,…
Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander. File. | Photo Credit: AP Israeli forces detained U.S. Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander on Wednesday (October 21, 2026) as he helped Palestinian farmers harvest olives in the occupied West Bank, releasing him hours later while dozens of other volunteers, including a group of American rabbis, remained in custody. The…
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi takes a ride in an ethanol-fuelled car with T R Jagadeesan (front seat) Five decades before ethanol blending became a national policy, engineers in Tamil Nadu had demonstrated that cars, two-wheelers and buses could run on the fuel.The experiment began in the 1970s, after petrol prices rose from `4 to `6…
October 21, 2026, marks a Wu Chen Day that influences work visibility and financial decisions for various zodiac signs. It emphasizes the importance of careful choices, particularly concerning family and money matters. Some zodiac animals may face challenges, while others could experience support for their ideas and plans. Positive actions involve checking recurring expenses for…
DHARMAPURI: A fire gutted a three-storey building on the Netaji Bypass Road in Dharmapuri on Wednesday, disrupting traffic for nearly three-and-a-half hours.The blaze erupted at the establishment, owned by K Venkatachalam, near Pidamaneri road junction around 4 pm. Flames spread rapidly through the building, sending thick black smoke into the air and causing panic among…
JAIPUR: Echoing the outcome of their opening fixture against Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan once again settled for three points as their Ranji Trophy Group ‘D’ match against Railways ended in a draw at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here on Wednesday, securing the advantage courtesy of a first-innings lead. Rajasthan’s hopes of pressing for an outright…
Arijit Singh and Diljit Dosanjh are gearing up for major India tours, but fans hoping to catch the singers live will face a stark difference in ticket prices. While Arijit’s most expensive concert package is priced at Rs 11.8 lakh, Diljit’s top ticket costs Rs 18,000. Both artists are set to begin their respective tours…
Yuki Bhambri (Image credit: X) ALMATY: Yuki Bhambri’s smile is revealing. It belongs to someone who has learnt to accept what life throws at him, not with resignation, but with the understanding that there is little point railing against what cannot be changed. You work with what you have, make the best of it and…
Large data centre building exterior, representing the massive technological infrastructure required for storing, processing data, and delivering global digital services. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (October 21, 2026) that companies building data centres should pay a “dividend” to the communities where they are sited if they want…
The result comes seven months after 40 birds died at Guindy Children’s Park. The zoo will remain closed on Oct 22 and 23 Chennai: Seven waterbirds at the Vedanthangal enclosure of Vandalur Zoo died of H5N1 avian influenza, a national laboratory confirmed on Wednesday. The result comes seven months after 40 birds died at Guindy…