Harmanpreet Kaur ( Photo X ) Women’s cricket is set to conquer one more bastion. One hundred and forty-two years after hosting its first men’s Test, Lord’s Cricket Ground will finally welcome women’s Test cricket on Friday when England take on India in a historic four-day clash. The landmark occasion comes more than 50 years…
Members of emergency services work at the site of what Syrian state media reported was a blast at a cafe in central Damascus, Syria, July 2, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Syrian authorities said on Thursday (July 9, 2026) they have arrested several suspects accused of a string of recent explosions in Damascus, including the…
Chennai saw the highest percentage—92.2%—of domestic flights of IndiGo, Air India Group, Akasa, Alliance Air and SpiceJet operating on time in May, among the top 10 busiest Indian airports followed by Kolkata (84.7%), Hyderabad (84.4%), Bengaluru (82.3%) and Kochi (81.5%%). The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday released domestic air travel data for…
Keep your guard up today. Mars sharpens your instincts, but the Moon stirs unease, and that mix can make you right about certain people while also making you tired. Trust your observation, not your temper.Hidden enemies or quiet competitors may not play fair. It’s not a sign of betrayal. It’s just gossip, office politics or…
The Tamil film industry is in mourning today after National Award-winning cinematographer, filmmaker, and writer R. Chezhiyan passed away in Chennai on Friday. A director with a visual style rooted in realism and weighty storytelling, Chezhiyan left an indelible mark with his work behind the camera and in the director’s chair. His death is a…
Achraf Hakimi greets the all-Argentinian referee crew before the France-Morocco World Cup quarter-final. (AP Photo) France added another remarkable chapter to an unlikely FIFA World Cup statistic by defeating Morocco 2-0 in the quarter-finals on Thursday, extending a record that has become increasingly ironic given the controversy surrounding the match’s officiating.Despite fierce debate before kick-off…
Israel shared intelligence with the United States this week about a new and “specific” plan by Iran to assassinate President Donald Trump, U.S. media reported Thursday (July 9, 2026). The reports come as renewed U.S. and Iranian attacks raise fears of a return to all-out war and after Mr. Trump’s puzzling use of an old…
Chennai: The 100-MLD Minjur desalination plant is expected to resume operations by Dec, bringing relief to North Chennai neighbourhoods. However, the plant will initially supply only 20 MLD before gradually ramping up to its full capacity. Officials said the restoration was delayed as critical equipment required for the repair works had to be imported, and…
Today is bright and positive, and a forward-looking feel. Jupiter, the ruler of your life, helps you to learn, gain confidence, and growth, to ensure that your mind is active and your energy doesn’t slack. Your energy levels are at a high level, which can help you manage even the most mundane of schedules with…
Bristol [England], Jul 09 (ANI): Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer plays a shot during the 4th T20I against England, at County Ground in Bristol on Thursday. (ANI Photo) India captain Shreyas Iyer admitted his side fell short in all departments after England clinched the five-match T20I series with a commanding nine-wicket victory in the fourth T20I…