Chennai: Tamil Nadu has stepped up surveillance for the Nipah virus following another case reported in Kerala. The Directorate of Public Health (DPH) directed officials to closely monitor fever cases at primary health centres and govt hospitals across the state for any signs of clustering. Health authorities said the enhanced surveillance aims to ensure early…
Gautam Gambhir and Morne Morkel (Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Dharamsala: India’s first ODI assignment since the T20 World Cup is also the start of a longer journey towards South Africa, where conditions next year are likely to place a premium on pace, bounce and seamers capable of hitting the deck hard.With Jasprit Bumrah unavailable and…
Roads at residential areas of Thoraipakkam in Chennai have been dug up Roads at residential areas of Thoraipakkam in Chennai have been dug up Roads at residential areas of Thoraipakkam in Chennai have been dug up Roads at residential areas of Thoraipakkam in Chennai have been dug up Roads at residential areas of Thoraipakkam in…
India’s Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will not compete at the upcoming Doha Diamond League meeting on June 19 as he continues to recover from a back injury while training in Switzerland.The two-time Olympic medallist, who claimed gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and silver at the Paris Olympics in…
Some areas reported night-long powercuts Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) brought relief to Chennai’s power consumers who are made to wait for long hours when calling Minnagam (9498794987) to report power cuts, by reviving the Fuse-Off Call (FOC) helplines. It has set up 77 helplines to cater to areas where interruptions…
Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association (AP Photo) The president of the Palestinian Football Association, Jibril Rajoub, remains in Mexico City awaiting approval to enter the United States as visa-related issues continue to affect several delegates attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Rajoub was present for the tournament’s opening match between Mexico and South…
Tasmac has tied up with Hyderabad-based waste management firm Recykal to supply AI-enabled automated bottle collection units to all liquor shops in the state. CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) has found a tech solution to implement the empty liquor bottle collection scheme, which has become a headache for the liquor corporation due to…
Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson (PTI Photo) Former India captain Virat Kohli paid an emotional tribute to Kane Williamson after the New Zealand batting great announced his immediate retirement from international cricket on Friday.Williamson’s decision brought the curtain down on a remarkable international career spanning 16 years, during which he established himself as one of…
Brain death is not only a medical diagnosis, it underpins organ donation, end-of-life care and public trust in the healthcare system. Sunil ShroffIndia stands at a delicate crossroads. A recent Supreme Court order has reopened the debate on how we define death — specifically, brainstem death — and whether long-standing medical protocols should be re-examined….
Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson (AP/PTI) Kane Williamson‘s retirement from international cricket has reignited discussion around one of Test cricket’s most exclusive milestones: 10,000 runs.The New Zealand great brought the curtain down on a remarkable 16-year international career with 9,515 Test runs to his name, leaving him just 485 runs short of joining the elite…