Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is now the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (File) NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, becoming the youngest person to hold the position. The 37-year-old secured an overwhelming victory, receiving 73 of the 75 votes cast by councillors during…
Daniel Radcliffe is best known for his leading role in the ‘Harry Potter’ film franchise. He is known to be extremely down-to-earth and keeps most of his personal life away from prying eyes. However, here and there, he ends up revealing adorable details about his life as a father. In one of his recent conversations,…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: South African batting legend AB de Villiers has thrown his weight behind India’s decision to hand teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his maiden international call-up, describing the selectors’ move as both “the right call” and a “brave decision”.The 15-year-old made history on Saturday when he was named in India’s…
A British parliamentary group has raised concerns over reports of communication disruptions, arrests and “escalating tensions” in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and sought clarification from the British government on its assessment of the situation. India maintains that Pakistan has been in illegal possession of Indian territory in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. New…
Chennai: The ₹5.2 crore restoration of Thangal Lake in Sholinganallur has nearly doubled the waterbody’s storage capacity and strengthened the locality’s flood management. It has also created a recreational space for its residents.The project, which started in Jan 2025 and undertaken by the Greater Chennai Corporation with Infosys and NGO Siruthuli, increased the lake’s storage…
Success in business comes not just by skill but by courage and hard work. Some people say that some are just born with the right characteristics to be good at business. Numerologists believe that women born on certain dates are natural leaders, creative, good at business and have the confidence to launch successful ventures. Women…
Suriya’s ‘Karuppu’ has turned out as one of the strongest performers at the box office this year. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film received a positive response from audiences after its theatrical release.The film was also released for Telugu audiences under the title ‘Veerabhadrudu’. Now, after a successful theatrical run the film is preparing for…
England’s captain Ben Stokes walks onto the field before the start of play on the fourth day of the Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord’s cricket ground (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) New Zealand slipped from second to fourth place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings after a 115-run defeat to…
The winner of Peru’s presidential runoff election was not yet known hours after polls closed on Sunday (June 8, 2026) as electoral authorities slowly tallied votes cast for the ninth head of state in 10 years. Figures released by electoral authorities showed conservative politician Keiko Fujimori with a modest lead over nationalist congressman Roberto Sánchez…
Chennai: A 46-year-old woman who had accused her second husband of molesting her 15-year-old daughter attempted suicide, saying police failed to arrest him.Based on her complaint, police filed a case under the Pocso Act and are investigating. The woman, meanwhile, is in stable condition at a govt hospital. Police said her allegations are being verified,…