Indian cricket team (PTI Photo) Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has questioned India’s team combination after Shreyas Iyer and his side suffered a 24-run defeat to West Indies in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad, arguing that the management prioritised batting depth over a stronger bowling attack.India entered the contest with four specialist bowlers and two…
Four people died on Indonesia’s Java island fighting the blazes that have been sending toxic smoke across Southeast Asia, closing schools and fuelling a surge of respiratory complaints in the region, authorities said on Friday (October 16, 2026). The impact of the months-long fires has prompted Singapore’s leader to vow legal action against any companies…
MK Stalin and Tamil Nadu CM Vijay CHENNAI: Accusing C Joseph Vijay-led TVK government of trying to hide the name of the DMK’s flagship ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ scheme at the newly built Periyar Knowledge Centre in Coimbatore, DMK president and former chief minister M K Stalin on Friday alleged that the move stemmed from the ruling…
General:You might feel a little unsure of yourself today, Capricorn, and that can be unsettling because you’re the one that others rely on. Your Moon is in a more sheltered area of your chart, and Saturn, your ruler, is calling for moderation. This is not a day to make a decision about the rest of…
Behind-the-scenes turmoil has been brewing on ‘The Royals’ since production on its second season kicked off. Back in May, reportedly that Bhumi Pednekar would not be returning to her role in the show (Love lost in palace, May 10), and last month director Jasmeet K Reen also stepped away from the project. Mitakshara Kumar, who…
India’s Naman Dhir, centre, celebrates with captain Shreyas Iyer, right, and others (PTI Photo) Former India batter Wasim Jaffer believes Rinku Singh’s absence is hurting India in the ongoing T20I series against the West Indies, arguing that the left-hander could have made a difference in the fourth match.India suffered a 24-run defeat on Wednesday after…
Image used for repesentational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck 76 km northeast of Ozernovskiy in Russia on Friday (October 16, 2026), the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicentre, with a depth of 143.2 km, was initially determined to be at 52.01 degrees north latitude and 157.25 degrees…
Chennai: Private sector lender Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) on Thursday posted a 37.3% growth in net profit at Rs 788 crore in the quarter ended Sept 30, 2026, against Rs 574 crore during the corresponding quarter last year.Its net interest income increased by 18.7% to Rs 1,497 crore (Sept 30, 2026) from Rs 1,261 crore…
On October 16, the alignment of Mars and Saturn in a trine will herald a time of fruitful advancement across different fields. Having weathered a stagnant interval from mid-August to late September, individuals with a solid foundation may now witness their efforts yielding benefits. It’s an ideal phase for forging lasting commitments and establishing disciplined…
Martin Freeman, best known for his work on the ‘Sherlock’ series and his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has reportedly married actress Rachel Benaissa after six years together.The 55-year-old actor and the 32-year-old French actress are said to have tied the knot earlier this year, keeping their wedding a secret, until their latest red…