Ravi Shashtri sends Chepauk crowd into frenzy (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The atmosphere at Chepauk turned electric even before the first ball of the high-stakes IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad was bowled, thanks to a classic moment involving former India coach Ravi Shastri and MS Dhoni.During the toss on Monday, Shastri…
Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment site. | Photo Credit: Planet Labs PBC via AP The United States has shown flexibility on allowing Iran to maintain limited peaceful nuclear activities under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency, a senior Iranian source told Reuters on Monday (May 18, 2026). The source said that on the issue…
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday ordered the revamp and modernisation of Amma Unavagams across the state.At present, 383 Amma Unavagams are functioning under the Greater Chennai Corporation, while another 237 are operated by other corporations and municipalities across the state. The chief minister held consultations with senior govt officials and…
Step out like you mean it. The Sun supports you strongly today, and you’ll get honour and respect in society, even in small moments like a neighbour greeting you warmly or a senior praising your manners.Still, the day won’t be perfectly smooth. Along with happiness, some confusion comes in, because the Moon throws mixed signals…
A verbal exchange between Shan Masood and Mushfiqur Rahim added more tension to the second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Sylhet on Monday, as the hosts moved closer to a possible series sweep.The incident took place before the start of the 79th over of Bangladesh’s second innings on Day 3 at the Sylhet International…
Over the years, famed actor Brad Pitt has gone viral for various reasons. However, one of the sweetest ones always comes down to how he let his 105-year-old neighbour live in his home without any rent. Here is a look at what happened. Brad Pitt let his neighbour live in his home without paying rent…
Aravindh Chithambaram (second from left) NEW DELHI: Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram became the first Indian player to qualify for the Chess main event at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 after winning the Road to EWC qualifier at DreamHack Atlanta.The 26-year-old produced a composed display in the high-pressure rapid format, where matches consisted of two…
Pakistan Air Force’s JF-17 Thunder jets fly past during the sea phase of Pakistan Navy’s Multinational Exercise AMAN-23, in the North Arabian Sea near Karachi, Pakistan. | Photo Credit: Reuters Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter jets and an air defence system to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defence pact, ramping up…
Police and firefighters on security duty immediately doused the blaze. KRISHNAGIRI: A farmer set himself on fire at the Krishnagiri district collectorate on Monday as he was frustrated over the lack of action on the part of officials on his complaint on a land dispute.The farmer, identified as M Venkatesan, 46, of Matharsanapalli village near…
You might not feel like your usual balanced self today. A slight depression can sit on your mind, because the Moon touches your emotional corner and makes you take everything personally.Hurdles in work are likely. Expect delays, a colleague not responding, or a document needing correction. Don’t curse your luck. Just keep moving, step by…