Sachin Tendulkar (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has called for significant changes to the IPL’s playing regulations, including the removal of the Impact Player rule, which he believes has tilted the game too heavily in favour of batters.The Impact Player rule, introduced ahead of the 2023 season, allows teams to replace…
Chennai: The bus shelter at the Thiruvalluvar Statue stop in Mylapore is rickety and cannot accommodate more than 10 people at a time, leaving most others under the punishing sun.Users have flagged the temporary facility put up due to the ongoing metro construction work, and called for a larger, more permanent structure with more shade…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (ANI Photo) As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare to take on Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final, they do so carrying a history filled with heartbreak, near misses and, finally, redemption.RCB will be appearing in their fifth IPL final and have experienced almost every emotion the tournament’s biggest stage can offer. For…
CHENNAI: A wave of solemnity swept through the Tamil film industry and political circles on Saturday, following the passing of Mohini Mani, mother of cine actor Ajith Kumar. She passed away at the age of 89 at a private medical facility in Chennai following a period of age-related health complications.The actor, who was travelling in…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar (Image: X) For nearly two decades, Royal Challengers Bengaluru carried a burden that seemed impossible to shake off. Every season began with hope and ended with disappointment. ‘Ee sala cup namde’ became less a rallying cry and more a reminder of how elusive the IPL trophy remained.Then came a…
Chennai: A fire broke out at an electronic components manufacturing unit in the Vallam SIPCOT industrial estate near Sriperumbudur in Kancheepuram district on Saturday, damaging goods stored in a warehouse. All 300 workers on duty were evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported.The fire occurred at Venus System Energy, a company engaged in the manufacture…
Novak Djokovic’s Roland Garros campaign ends abruptly, leaving fans questioning his future. (AP Photo) PARIS: Novak Djokovic shut down three questions during Friday evening’s post-match press conference at Roland Garros. The answers were brief, but revealing in what they refused to say. Will we see you back at Roland Garros next year? Djokovic: “I don’t…
Chennai: A 52-year-old man belonging to the nomadic Narikurava community was arrested for shooting his son with a country-made gun after the latter attacked his mother with a knife during a quarrel, in Mamallapuram. The injured son sustained bullet wounds to both knees and was admitted to Chengalpet GH.Police said the incident involving Shekhar, 52,…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) The IPL 2026 final is finally here, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans set to battle for their second IPL title at the world’s largest cricket stadium, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. As always, much of the spotlight will be on Virat Kohli, who has once…
Chennai: The TVK govt’s flagship women and child safety project – the Singapen Special Task Force – has started taking shape, as 18 police personnel, including two sub-inspectors from cybercrime wing, have been posted there on deputation basis.The transfer was ordered by the office of the director-general of police through a communication issued on May…