Ajinkya Rahane (AFP Photo) Former and current Indian cricketers congratulated Ajinkya Rahane after the veteran batter announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday. Rahane, in a video posted on his Instagram, said the time was right for him to “move on”, bringing the curtain down on a memorable international career.The 38-year-old represented India in…
Andy Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester for nine years until he won a special election for a seat in Parliament last month with the intention of challenging then Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Voters in the English city of Manchester are electing a new mayor on…
Tiruchirappalli is a prominent cultural centre renowned for its historic temples, including the Rockfort Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, and the Jambukeswarar Temple at Thiruvanaikaval. Chennai: Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) has signed a greenfield 176-key Gateway hotel in Tiruchirappalli, expanding its presence in Tamil Nadu.Located on the Grand Southern Trunk (GST) Road, the hotel will…
Why August 2026 is a Numerologically Significant MonthSome months quietly pass by. Others become turning points. August 2026 appears to belong to the latter.What makes it unusual isn’t a single planetary event or a single numerological calculation. It is the convergence of several cycles. The month carries the vibration of Number 8, unfolds under a…
Meghan Markle talks about the process of making ‘Cookie Queens’ and how her children loved eating the cookies during the filming process. (Instagram) Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s children are quite open about their opinions when it comes to their parents’ work. When the ‘Suits’ actress recently attended the screening and Q&A session of her…
Image credit: Hockey India NEW DELHI: Hockey India (HI) on Thursday explained why the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams will wear saffron jerseys instead of their traditional blue kits at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, saying the decision was taken for both technical reasons and the colour’s national significance.The move drew criticism from…
File photo of U.S. President Donald Trump. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Donald Trump has attempted to void some of his predecessor Joe Biden’s eleventh hour pardons, the latest in a series of moves to prosecute his political opponents. The pardons Mr. Trump declared void included those for Members of the U.S. House of…
CHENNAI: DMK on Thursday announced a protest in Thanjavur on August 3, the day chief minister C Joseph Vijay is expected to visit Karnataka. Former CM MK Stalin issued a statement questioning the rationale behind the proposed talks amid the Mekedatu row.“The Karnataka visit will only dilute Tamil Nadu’s demand for a tribunal on the…
Some days ask for faith, others ask for grit. This one wants grit. Hard work sits heavily on your shoulders, and with it comes tension and a restless mind. The Moon keeps you moving, but Saturn makes each step feel earned. You may wonder why simple tasks are taking so long. Because today is about…
Ranbir Kapoor’s double role as Lord Parshuram in ‘Ramayana Part 1’ confirmed after eagle-eyed fans decode viral trailer scene? See what internet is saying The trailer of Nitesh Tiwari‘s ‘Ramayana Part 1’ has taken social media by storm, with audiences praising its visual grandeur, stellar cast, and faithful adaptation of the epic. However, beyond the…