2026

K Humpy, India’s top-ranked woman chess player, was unwilling to state her preferred board number for Team India at the Olympiad. Nor did she say that she would play according to the wishes of the team or captain. But she dropped enough hints.“I have played a few Olympiads and have always played on board one….

Chennai: The assembly witnessed a heated exchange between ministers and opposition MLAs over total prohibition, liquor procurement and MRP violation at retail shops.It all started with PMK MLA Sowmiya Anbumani demanding total prohibition, while welcoming closure of 717 liquor shops by the TVK govt. She said many families lose family heads and youngsters due to…

Peter Handscomb and Sam Konstas (Agency Image) Peter Handscomb has been given another route back into Australia’s Test set-up after being selected in the Australia A squad for the upcoming tour of India.The 35-year-old batter is the most experienced member of the four-day squad and will get an opportunity to make his case for an…

CHENNAI: Devotees visiting major temples across Tamil Nadu will have to deposit their mobile phones at designated counters before entering the premises from September 1. Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department has directed temple authorities to ensure their safe custody and return.The move is aimed at protecting the sanctity of temples and preventing photography,…