South Zone’s captain Tilak Verma (PTI Photo) South Zone booked their place in the Duleep Trophy final with a convincing seven-wicket win over North Zone, with captain Tilak Varma finishing the job with a patient half-century at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 in Bengaluru on Wednesday.Chasing 181 for victory, South Zone reached 182/3,…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting in Asheville. Photo credit: @FinMinIndia X/ANI Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met her Russian counterpart Anton Siluanov and discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation and establishing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Development Bank. The…
Chennai: Former DMK minister Thangam Thennarasu on Tuesday rejected Congress floor leader Tharahai Cuthbert’s charge that the then DMK govt had denied land on Marina Beach for former chief minister K Kamaraj’s memorial. He said there was no request raised for Kamaraj’s memorial in Marina and termed Cuthbert’s charge as ‘factually incorrect’.Thennarasu cited the statement…
Krishna Janmashtami on Friday, September 4, 2026, requires careful observance. Devotees should avoid breaking the fast too early and must not miss Nishita Puja. Fasting should not cause unnecessary physical strain for any individual. Offering only permitted foods and maintaining a peaceful demeanor are essential practices. Proper worship and offering bhog before eating complete the…
Pakistan leg-spinner Usama Mir has launched a veiled attack at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the team management after the board made sweeping changes following the team’s defeats in the first two Tests against England.Pakistan have already lost the three-match series after defeats at Headingley and Lord’s. In response, the PCB recalled seven players…
Speculation around a possible postponement of Jailer 2 has been put to rest. The Rajinikanth-starrer has been facing rumours about delays in recent weeks, with reports claiming that certain portions could undergo reshoots. However, the makers have now made it clear that the sequel is continuing on its planned schedule. A fresh update from the…
MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has called a review meeting with head coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman at its Mumbai headquarters on Thursday to assess India’s recent performances and discuss the team’s roadmap going forward.There is also a possibility that…
Oil prices extend gains as U.S. and Iran trade fresh strikes Oil prices rose in early trade, extending the previous session’s surge, as concerns over supply disruption intensified after the U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes overnight, dimming hopes for a quick easing of tensions in the West Asia. Brent crude futures rose 75 cents, or…
CM Vijay has unveiled an ambitious Rs 11,000-crore initiative aimed at enhancing urban infrastructure across Tamil Nadu CHENNAI: Chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday announced an over Rs 11,000-crore urban infrastructure push covering water supply, sewerage, roads, waste management, parks and heritage areas, as the government outlined its plan to prepare Tamil Nadu cities…
Hanuman Ansh has once again brought Neem Karoli Baba into popular conversation. But beyond the stories of miracles, devotion and mysticism, Maharaj-ji’s life offers something far more enduring: a way of living that still feels surprisingly relevant today.We live in a time of constant ambition, digital overload, emotional reactivity and the pressure to control every…