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…
A look into Dolly Parton’s overall empire worth USD 650 million. (Instagram) Over the years, since she started her career as an 18-year-old in Nashville, Dolly Parton created an empire. Her business prowess was unmatched, which she often credited to her father. From starting. Charitable initiatives to her own production company and more. Here is…
NEW DELHI: Indian dressage rider Shruti Vora has sought the immediate intervention of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), alleging that the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) failed to process horse owner accreditation for the Asian Games despite receiving the required documents nearly two months before the deadline.In a letter addressed to the IOA, a copy…
Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob leaves the Kuala Lumpur court complex after being released on bail following his charge with failure to declare assets, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on August 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Former Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob was charged on Thursday (August 27, 2026) with failure to…
Chennai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against two income tax officials and a private company partner for demanding and accepting a Rs 9 lakh bribe to evaluate an industrial property in Ambattur.According to the FIR, Sanjay Bapurao Chinchghare, the then district valuation officer, income tax department, Chennai, and D Manjunathan,…
The Chandra Grahan occurring on August 28, 2026, holds a special place in Hindu beliefs. Families engage in rituals post-eclipse for purification and rejuvenation. These practices encompass bathing, tidying up the puja area, and lighting a ghee diya. Reciting moon or Shiva mantras aids in easing mental turbulence and restoring emotional harmony. Additionally, sponsoring white…