Dhruv Jurel’s second Test century was as much about his roots as it was about his growing confidence with the bat.After completing a composed unbeaten 115 against Sri Lanka on a rain-hit second day, the India wicketkeeper-batter unveiled a tattoo on his left bicep carrying the words ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’, a tribute to his…
Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay CHENNAI: Steering his administration’s “Vetri Vision Document” into high gear, Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Monday announced three free LPG cylinders annually for over 1.3 crore economically vulnerable families across Tamil Nadu.Unveiling the scheme under Rule 110 in the Assembly, the CM framed the decision as a direct…
India vs Argentina Live Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India enter their final Pool E match of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 against Argentina knowing that their semi-final dream depends on both a strong performance and results elsewhere. Their 3-1 defeat to co-hosts Netherlands has left them bottom of the pool with no points…
The deceased Kalavathi, 59 CHENNAI: A 59-year-old housekeeping worker died after falling into a rainwater-filled pit that had been left uncovered during stormwater drain work near Anna Nagar Tower Metro station in Anna Nagar on Sunday night.The deceased was identified as Kalavathi, 59. She lived with her husband, Mohanraj, in Padi Pudunagar, Anna Nagar West…
Lancashire wicketkeeper-batter Joe Moores was dismissed in an unusual manner during their County Championship match against Northamptonshire, becoming only the 43rd batter in first-class cricket history to be given out for obstructing the field, Wisden reported.Moores had scored two runs in Lancashire’s second innings when the incident occurred in the 33rd over.Northamptonshire pacer Luke Procter…
In photo: CM Vijay and MK Stalin CHENNAI: Former CM M K Stalin said the TVK government’s decision to drop the Parandur international airport project would set Tamil Nadu’s development back by several years.“Dropping Parandur is not change. It’s an irreversible setback for Tamil Nadu’s growth,” Stalin said, opposing the decision announced by Chief Minister…
The ICC on Monday confirmed the sanctions for India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando for their altercation (IANS Image) India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando have each been fined 25 per cent of their match fees and handed one demerit point following their on-field altercation during…
CHENNAI: Dairy Development minister Vijayalakshmi on Monday appealed to Speaker J C D Prabhakar to initiate action against DMK MLA Durai Chandrasekaran over his “disrespectful and derogatory” remarks against chief minister C Joseph Vijay and Industries minister Keerthana at a party programme.“This is highly condemnable. It is equally condemnable that the industries minister was spoken…
India coach Sjoerd Marijne NEW DELHI: India women’s hockey team coach Sjoerd Marijne admitted nerves got the better of his side in their crucial 0-0 draw against Australia, as a lack of rhythm, unforced errors and missed opportunities ended their hopes of reaching the World Cup semifinals.India needed a win against Australia on Sunday to…
In photo: K Annamalai and CM Vijay CHENNAI: We The Leaders founder K Annamalai opposed the TVK government’s decision to cancel the proposed Parandur airport project, warning that identifying an alternative site and obtaining approvals could delay Chennai’s second airport by another decade.“Even if the TN govt chooses to move forward with a second airport…
