Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa with Norway Chess 2026 trophy, and Viswanathan Anand NEW DELHI: Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand has praised R Praggnanandhaa’s recent form and suggested that world champion D Gukesh look to the young Grandmaster’s example as he tries to regain momentum. Praggnanandhaa recently became the first Indian to win Norway Chess, while Gukesh…
Chennai: BSc chemistry was one of the most sought-after courses in the govt arts and science colleges in the city this year. While BSc physics, botany and zoology also received a good number of applications, BSc maths received the lowest among basic science programmes this year.Job opportunities and low fees were cited as reasons for…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo) CHENNAI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has generated massive interest ahead of the India A’s tri-series opener against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla and the opposition vice-captain Niroshan Dickwella admitted that he is expecting the prodigy to come out firing on all cylinders.“I’m glad to be a wicketkeeper, because I won’t be getting many…
Two motorists were killed when a lorry driver lost control of his vehicle due to brake failure in Chennai Chennai: A speeding lorry ploughed into motorcyclists waiting at the Moolakothalam signal near Basin Bridge on Monday morning, killing two men and injuring two others. Police said the lorry driver was unable to control the vehicle…
Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: X) CHENNAI: Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath heaped praise on teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, comparing his batting style to some of the greatest names in cricket. McGrath, who is the director of coaching at the MRF Pace Foundation, said Sooryavanshi’s fearless approach and distinctive backlift reminded him more…
Chennai: Health and Family Welfare Minister K G Arunraj on Monday called for a global association of Tamil doctors on the lines of the World Tamil Sangam, saying he would seek Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s consent to organise an international meet for doctors from Tamil Nadu practising around the world.The minister was speaking at…
India vs Bangladesh (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Four months after Bangladesh were removed from the 2026 T20 World Cup, the debate over who decided to skip the tournament refuses to die. While former interim sports advisor Asif Nazrul had claimed the players and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) jointly chose not to participate, captain Litton…
Chennai city Cyber Crime Wing arrested YouTuber Maridhas in Madurai on Monday in connection with a case for making objectionable remarks about Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and a few state ministers in a YouTube interview. Police also investigated allegations that he uploaded an AI-generated image of a woman minister in an offensive…
Chennai: At least 15,000 personnel will be recruited for various vacancies in the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation as well as state-owned green and generation companies, electricity and law minister R Nirmalkumar said on Monday.Congratulating 300 assistant executive engineers who have been promoted as executive engineers, the minister said all vacancies in the electricity departments…
Chennai: Two men died and an another man sustained critical injuries in a road accident near Tiruttani. One of the deceased, Chandran, 43, a construction supervisor from TV Puram village, was returning to Tiruttani with his assistant, Padmanaban, on a motorcycle after completing construction work at R K Pet. When they reached Agur village, Chandran…