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21-year-old Keyaa Banerji (Image Source: X) A viral video of a young Indian woman pulling an extraordinary weight off the floor has put powerlifting in the Indian sports conversation, with 21-year-old Keyaa Kunal Banerji emerging as the unlikely face of the buzz.Banerji’s stunning 140kg deadlift at the 2026 IPF World Sub-Junior & Junior Classic Powerlifting…

Alternative arrangements can be introduced if devotees face inconvience: Min Chennai: HR&CE minister S Ramesh on Thursday said the department could consider waiving the ₹5 mobile phone deposit fee at temples and introduce alternative arrangements if devotees face inconvenience.Temple administrations had been instructed to ensure that devotees did not have to stand in long queues…

India storm into Asia Cup semis (Image: BCCI/X) Smriti Mandhana’s record-breaking 124 and a clinical bowling effort helped India crush Hong Kong by 137 runs in their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 clash in Dubai. After posting 193/5, India bowled Hong Kong out for just 56 in 16.2 overs to seal a massive win and book…

HC flays HR&CE; orders immediate eviction of temple land encroachers Kesavaperumal temple land encroachment HC flays HR&CE; orders immediate eviction of temple land encroachers Kesavaperumal temple land encroachment HC flays HR&CE; orders immediate eviction of temple land encroachers Chennai:Madras high court on Thursday censured Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department for permitting 18 encroachers…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is taking a long-term view of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s astonishing rise, with secretary Devajit Saikia revealing that the board is closely monitoring the 15-year-old and wants to ensure his early success translates into a long and distinguished international career.Sooryavanshi’s rapid emergence…

Chennai: A day after suspending 67 sales personnel for overcharging consumers, Tasmac management suspended 150 more salesmen across the state on Thursday, based complaints that they demanded Rs 10 extra for each liquor bottle.The staff hit back at Tasmac for continuing its suspension drive by closing the retail liquor shops in many suburban areas on…

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has moved to allay concerns over accommodation and logistical arrangements for the Indian cricket squads at the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with secretary Devajit Saikia insisting there is no immediate issue but promising that the board will step in…

Loop road fish market in Chennai (Tarika story) Chennai: Two years after the ₹9.97-crore Loop Road fish market in Pattinapakkam opened, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has decided to make layout changes to the stalls at a cost of ₹48.18 lakh as vendors stay away, citing lack of space.Three existing stalls will be merged into two…

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has drawn up a roadmap to address India’s recent overseas setbacks, mounting player injuries and preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup, with secretary Devajit Saikia revealing details of Thursday’s high-level review meeting in Mumbai.The meeting, attended by head coach Gautam Gambhir, Test and…

Conference room of Namakkal Kavignar Maligai where the new sea-view office is set to come CHENNAI: Chennai-based Raasi Builders has emerged as the lowest bidder in all three tenders floated by the public works department for renovating chief minister C Joseph Vijay’s sea-facing office at Namakkal Kavignar Maligai. Four contractors, including Raasi Builders, took part…