Virender Sehwag, Aaryavir Sehwag NEW DELHI: The BCCI Men’s Selection Committee on Thursday announced India’s Under-19 squads for Australia’s Under-19 tour of India, which will feature three One-Day matches and two Multi-Day fixtures.One of the biggest takeaways from the squads is the inclusion of former India cricketer Virender Sehwag’s son, Aaryavir Sehwag, in the One-Day…
Damaged houses following devastating floods, in Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal, on August 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border unleashed waves of water and debris that have killed at least 160 people and left hundreds more missing. The exact sequence of events is still unclear, but on Wednesday (August…
By Dorian MelwinCHENNAI: Despite a dismal end to their Tamil Nadu Premier League campaign in the playoffs, Trichy Grand Cholas had a bright spark in medium pacer K Easwaran. The 29-year-old picked up another wicket in Trichy’s Qualifier 2 clash against Kovai Kings, taking his tally to 15 wickets across seven games at an economy…
A lunar eclipse approaching in Aquarius is set to bring clarity to career and financial realms for multiple zodiac signs. This cosmic event may heighten tension for Taurus natives who are likely to face work-related pressures amidst job instability. On the flip side, Geminis should think about leveraging global links and expanding their knowledge for…
‘Ramayana’ star Ravie Dubey is giving fans a glimpse into his time off, sharing a series of holiday pictures with wife Sargun Mehta on Instagram. The post, capturing the couple’s beach getaway, came with a warm note from the actor reflecting on his wife’s quiet strength and the role she plays in his life. Ravie…
AB de Villiers on Virat Kohli-Sachin Tendulkar South Africa great AB de Villiers has clarified his recent comments comparing Virat Kohli with Sachin Tendulkar after his assessment of the two Indian batting legends triggered a backlash on social media.De Villiers had previously said Kohli was better than Tendulkar in seam-friendly overseas conditions, while crediting the…
A still image from undated archive footage released by Iranian media on August 24, 2026, shows Mojtaba Khamenei attending a meeting. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday (August 27, 2026) said he believes Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen in public since taking over after his father’s…
Chennai: The gang that looted an ICICI Bank ATM near Somangalam and took away nearly ₹10 lakh in the early hours of Tuesday made a dramatic escape in Telangana on Tuesday night. They brandished a handgun at police personnel after being intercepted at a toll plaza. The suspects later abandoned the vehicle in a forest…
The final lunar eclipse of 2026 occurs on August 28. This eclipse will not be visible from India, so Sutak Kaal will not apply. Families in India can continue Raksha Bandhan rituals without eclipse-related restrictions. Astronomical calculations show the eclipse will be visible in the Americas and parts of Europe. The partial eclipse will be…
Rishabh Pant successfully stumps to dismiss Sri Lanka’s Pasindu Sooriyabandara during day four of the second test match between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (AP) Sri Lanka’s young guns Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Sonal Dinusha once again emerged as bright spots in an otherwise difficult series, producing gritty knocks…