Prasidh Krishna (AP Photo) Prasidh Krishna on Saturday produced a sensational spell with the ball to put Afghanistan under massive pressure in the third and final ODI against India in Chennai. The pacer claimed a career-best 5 for 23, becoming the first Indian bowler to register a five-wicket haul in an ODI at the venue….
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu govt on Saturday appointed acclaimed cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa as the president of the Tamil Nadu Government MGR Film and Television Institute and Television Institute in Taramani, replacing reputed artist Trotsky Marudu, who was appointed as the institute’s president by the previous DMK govt in 2024. Manoj Paramahasma is an alumnus of…
Pakistan captain Ammad Shakeel Butt (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s struggling hockey team has suffered another setback ahead of the final leg of the FIH Pro League in England, with regular captain Ammad Shakeel Butt set to miss the tour because of visa issues.According to a Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) official, Ammad’s visa application…
Chennai: Blaming the state higher education department for its failure to recruit faculty members for universities in Tamil Nadu at regular intervals, Madras high court has directed the state govt to consider enhancing the retirement age of the existing faculty members from 60 to 65 years.Justice P T Asha passed the order on Friday while…
Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma etched his name into the record books during the third ODI against Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.Stationed at first slip, Rohit grabbed the first three catches of the Afghanistan innings to become only the fourth Indian fielder to be involved…
Chennai: North Chennai DMK MP Kalanidhi Veeraswamy’s son and three others, including a DMK councillor, have been booked by Anna Nagar police for property fraud, criminal intimidation and caste-based abuse.The first information report (FIR) named the suspects as Kalanidhi Veeraswamy’s son Siddharth, who is managing director of a private company, Rani Ravichandran, councillor of ward…
Brazil president Lula and Neymar Brazil President Lula took a light-hearted dig at Neymar over the forward’s injury problems during the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Speaking at an event, Lula asked a young boy who he thought was Brazil’s best player. The child quickly answered Neymar, prompting the president to joke about the star’s…
Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has accused the government of censoring assembly proceedings (Photo credit: X/@Office of Udhayanidhi Stalin) CHENNAI: Leader of opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday accused the government of blacking out assembly proceedings and selectively releasing edited videos featuring only TVK ministers, saying the move violated democratic principles and silenced opposition voices.“Debates on the…
India captain Shubman Gill did not explain the reason behind KL Rahul’s absence while speaking at the toss (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India made three changes to their playing XI for the third and final ODI against Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, with KL Rahul missing out as Afghanistan…
CHENNAI: The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) on Saturday announced its withdrawal from the DMK-led alliance, ending a long-standing partnership that had endured through multiple elections in Tamil Nadu.The decision was taken at the party’s general council meeting held in Chennai. IUML said decision on alliance will be taken during the local body election. The…