PV Sindhu spars with Ayush Shetty at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. (Photo: Tanuj Lakhina) New Delhi: In badminton, a point, a set, a match and, by extension, a title, can be decided not just by a drop shot, a smash or a fake at the net. External factors such as the weather, the draft…
Armed Taliban dance during celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s return to power, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP The Taliban government celebrated five years of ruling Afghanistan on Saturday (August 15, 2026), with supporters taking to the streets, while critics decried…
Chennai: A day after an 18-year-old man was found with multiple injuries near Gummidipoondi, police arrested a 22-year-old man for the murder. The suspect was the victim’s friend.The youngster’s body was found near a burial site in Chanaputhur village in Tiruvallur district, Police said the murder followed a drunken quarrel between the two.The deceased, Ranjan,…
What a relief when the pressure is beginning to ease today. The Moon reduces the burden of your thoughts and Mercury assists in organizing your thoughts that are scattered into something useful. You’ll feel more relaxed and more in the moment, and more open to enjoying your surroundings.A small gathering or a gathering of family…
TIRUPUR: Prices of innerwear, nightwear, T-shirts and kidswear are set to rise by around 5% across the country as the South India Hosiery Manufacturers Association (SIHMA) has announced a revision citing higher production costs.SIHMA vice-president S Balachandar said Tirupur’s domestic knitwear industry, estimated at around Rs 30,000 crore, produces a wide range of garments including…
Kriti Sanon, Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna’s Cocktail 2 has now released on digital platforms and that is giving the film a fresh round of attention nearly two months after its theatrical release. Directed by Homi Adajania, the spiritual sequel to the 2012 hit opened to mixed reactions in cinemas but has once again become…
Harmanpreet Singh (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India captain Harmanpreet Singh was pleased with his side’s winning start to the FIH Hockey World Cup but admitted there were lessons to take from the 3-1 victory over Wales in their Pool D opener in Amstelveen on Saturday. Harmanpreet, who scored twice from penalty corners, said…
President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: AP Iran on Saturday (August 15, 2026) fired back at U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of U.S. territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it has blockaded “will remain Iranian”. Mr. Trump has repeatedly said the strait, which Tehran…
Chennai: Less than a day after announcing a ban on 11 varieties of liquor at Tasmac outlets, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) revoked the ban on Saturday. FSSAI had banned the sale of 10 varieties of brandy and one rum brand by an order dated Aug 11. The revocation decision came after…
A bright, positive day is in store for you. The Moon will boost your confidence and Mars, your planet of rule, will give you the extra motivation to finish the task you started without doubting yourself.There is joy in the air too. You may dress up for a family function, attend a community event, or…