AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli Virat Kohli‘s close friendship with AB de Villiers is one of the most enduring bonds in cricket, strengthened over the years by their time together at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, their relationship did not begin with the kind of admiration that defines…
Russian Presidential Envoy Kirill Dmitriev. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to waive a new package of sanctions on Russia is a “historic moment”, a Russian presidential envoy said on Saturday (October 17, 2026). Mr. Trump signed an executive order on Friday (October 16, 2026) that waived sweeping U.S. sanctions and tariffs…
Chennai: Inflated private bus fares, packed railway stations and crawling traffic confronted passengers leaving Chennai on Friday, as arrangements by the transport department, railways and police did little to ease the familiar holiday ordeal. At Kilambakkam bus terminus, officials said enough government buses were available as crowds grew. But reaching the terminus was a challenge,…
General:This is a routine sort of day, and that’s not a complaint. Income and expenses balance out, work moves at an average speed, and nothing dramatic needs your full alarm. The Moon keeps things practical, while Venus adds some sweetness to personal matters. Some plans may not happen, especially a long trip, but that may…
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravindra Jadeja (Agency Image) India’s ODI plans for the 2027 World Cup continue to evolve, with the selectors making several changes to the squads for the upcoming five-match series against New Zealand. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced separate squads for the first three and final…
Ajay Devgn and Kajol’s Juhu bungalow has had a section demolished by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), just days after the civic body served the actors a stop-work notice over alleged unauthorised construction. The action at the couple’s home in one of Mumbai’s most upscale neighbourhoods has drawn considerable attention, given their stature in Bollywood….
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians and head coach Mahela Jayawardene have mutually decided to part ways after a disappointing 2026 Indian Premier League season. The five-time champions won only four matches and are now preparing to appoint a new coach.Reports suggest the franchise has shortlisted several candidates, with interviews expected next week. Jayawardene is also unlikely…
AI policy in the United States, under President Donald Trump, has relied primarily on voluntary industry pledges and executive orders intended to sustain an AI boom that tech leaders say is driving the country’s economy. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Anthropic, the creator of the AI assistant Claude, confirmed on Friday (October 16, 2026) that it…
Bike alterations fuel dangerous street stunts, triggering police crackdowns The roar of a high-speed bike, a ‘wheelie’ or ‘stoppie’ on a busy road — behaviour every one of those illegal road stunts is a modified motorcycle violating many a clause of the Motor Vehicles Act.Two weeks ago, at least 50 bikers gathered on Valluvar Kottam…
A junior accountant discovered that a senior colleague was rounding up expense claims. This situation posed a significant moral dilemma for the accountant. The accountant decided to address the issue by reporting it to management. After sending the email, a week passed with minimal disruption in the office. Eventually, normal work routines resumed, demonstrating that…