Andrey Rublev has spent much of his career trying to get better at being Andrey Rublev. Now, the mercurial Russian, whose on-court meltdowns are almost as well chronicled as his title wins, is attempting to rewrite the script that took him to world No. 5. At 28, he is trying to become a different player.Rublev…
Yemen’s Houthi rebels. File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: AP An alleged Saudi airstrike in Yemen on Sunday (October 18, 2026) killed at least nine people and wounded 16 others, Houthi media reported, as fighting between the two sides in the country’s revived civil war escalates further. The Iran-backed group’s Saba news…
Chennai: Want to travel to 58 locations across the state and fill a booklet with postage stamps and postmarks? For those who enjoy the little things and old-school charm, Philately Passports will be available from Monday.Following the buzz in Karnataka, the Tamil Nadu Postal Circle launched the ‘Philately Passport’, a pocket-sized booklet that invites travellers…
Today’s First Quarter Moon prompts actions on early October plans while highlighting financial discussions. Various zodiac signs are advised to navigate their responsibilities and relationships with caution. Specific signs like Libra and Aquarius may face personal challenges, while Capricorn and Taurus could find opportunities in their work. It’s a good time for careful consideration before…
Ashraf completes relay catch Faheem Ashraf pulled off a relay catch to break Sri Lanka’s opening partnership in the ODI Tri-Series match against Pakistan after debutant wicketkeeper Saad Baig failed to hold on to the ball.Pakistan had posted 305 runs after batting first, and Sri Lanka made a steady start to their chase with a…
In 2007, Brad Pitt launched a project to rebuild New Orleans; the story behind Make It Right’s ambitious housing mission and what went wrong (YouTube) Brad Pitt has actively worked with organizations and charities to give back to the community. However, his 2007 project was one of the biggest relief projects he funded in his…
Shafali Verma scripts history (Image: BCCI/X) Shafali Verma continued her prolific run in women’s T20 internationals, smashing a 25-ball 55 as India thrashed Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the second T20I to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series on Sunday.The Indian opener set a new benchmark for the most 50-plus scores by…
Police officers are confronted by protesters, during an anti-government protest by students in Tirana, Albania, on October 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Albania’s capital saw protests on Sunday (October 18, 2026) for a sixth day in a row as Prime Minister Edi Rama ruled out resigning, the main demand of the protesters. Violent demonstrations…
Illustration of a dead body’s feet against a dark background with a blank toe tag, evoking a morgue scene in a forensic death investigation. Chennai: A 43-year-old man died by suicide at his house at Uthiramerur in Kancheepuram district on Saturday, two weeks after his three-year-old daughter was killed in a road accident. Police said…
By Tuesday, 20 October, the kalash on your puja shelf will have stood there since Ghatasthapana on 11 October. The first question in many homes is: What happens to it now? Navratri spans ten days this year because Saptami Tithi, the lunar day, is present at sunrise on two mornings, giving the kalash an extended…