Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has praised teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the youngster’s fearless batting and ability to perform at such a young age make him special.Speaking to news agency ANI, Dhawan said it is a big achievement for a 15-year-old to reach the international level and deliver consistent performances. He also pointed to…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to introduce a separate entrance examination or use NEET scores for admissions to Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH) courses. Instead, admissions should be made based on Class XII marks or criteria decided by state…
Chennai: Those who make fake motor accident claims can face criminal prosecution if they are found to have submitted fake documents, even if the accident cases are closed, dismissed for default or withdrawn, Madras high court has ruled.Justice N Anand Venkatesh clarified the issue while monitoring the investigation into suspected fake motor insurance claims, in…
Chennai: Police arrested a 26-year-old man for posing as a police officer and robbing four private company employees of three expensive mobile phones at knifepoint in Singaperumal Koil in Chengalpet district.Police identified the accused as Dhanush, 26, of Sasthirambakkam near Singaperumal Koil. The stolen mobile phones, valued at about ₹1 lakh, were recovered from him….
Chennai: Sixty six artists from across the country, 10 venues; Chennai is witnessing one of the biggest contemporary art shows ever. Titled ‘Contemporary Now’, the third edition of the show will be held from August 8-25 at Lalit Kala Akademi, and brings together artists from leading galleries such as Ashvita’s, Chatterjee and Lal, Experimenter, Project…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino, left, and Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia clap before the World Cup round of 32 match between Argentina and Cape Verde, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo) Football’s growing divide over FIFA president Gianni Infantino showed no sign of easing on Friday, with some of his supporters publicly backing him…
Chennai: Two days after a suitcase containing the torso of a man was found aboard the Tamil Nadu Express train in Agra, an intense investigation including scanning of more than 350 CCTV cameras at railway stations has brought to light the involvement of an unidentified couple in the macabre crime.Railway police are yet to identify…
Honduran club signs TikTok star as goalkeeper in one of football’s strangest transfers/ Image: Instagram CD Choloma have produced one of the most unusual signings of the summer after unveiling Honduran TikTok creator Saúl “La More” Fox as the club’s new goalkeeper for the 2026 Apertura season. Although the 30-year-old has built a large following…
Chennai: Six faculty members of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have been selected for Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) J C Bose Grant, a national research honour for senior scientists and engineers. The awardees are Prof Sujatha Srinivasan, Prof Thalappil Pradeep, Prof Deepa Venkitesh, Prof Jitendra S Sangwai, Prof Ramakrishnan Swaminathan and…
Manchester City’s Rodri . (AP Photo) Manchester City have turned down Barcelona’s opening bid for Rodri, with the Premier League club refusing to entertain an offer of around £38.5 million for the Spain international as questions continue over his long-term future at the Etihad Stadium.According to the BBC, Barcelona have intensified their pursuit of the…