Australia suffered a potential injury scare on Day 4 of the first Test against South Africa in Durban on Monday after Steve Smith was struck on the helmet by a short-pitched delivery from Anrich Nortje. The former Australia captain underwent an on-field concussion assessment and did not take the field when South Africa began their…
Chennai: Workforce solutions company CIEL HR Group reported 27% growth on a yearly basis in its revenue for the first half of the 2027 financial year. Profit after tax (PAT) for the period increased by 19.3% YoY to Rs 13.7 crore.The company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) for H1 FY27 stood at…
Alexander Zverev (Image: IANS) Alexander Zverev has capped a breakthrough season by securing the year-end world No. 1 ranking for the first time in his career, becoming the oldest player to achieve the milestone for the first time. The German’s historic achievement was confirmed on Monday after Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock defeat to Belgium’s…
CHENNAI: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) arrested six people, including five govt officials and a private individual, in four separate bribery cases reported in Salem, the Nilgiris, Chengalpet and Karur districts on Monday.The arrests followed trap operations conducted by the respective DVAC detachments after complainants approached the agency over bribe demands for processing…
AC Milan’s Luka Modric celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Bologna at San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) When Luka Modrić bought into Swansea City in April 2025, the Welsh club needed more than a famous name…
CHENNAI: Commotion prevailed at the international departure terminal of Chennai airport in the early hours of Monday, as a Malaysia Airlines flight (MH181) which was supposed to depart with 178 passengers to Kuala Lumpur was delayed by two hours citing an “oxygen shortage.”While half the passengers were not allowed to board the flight citing a…
Suraj Karkera reacts to Pakistan’s ACT withdrawal (Image: Instagram/ @surajkarkera7) The absence of an India-Pakistan clash may take away some of the intensity and excitement from the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) Punjab 2026, but defending champions India remain focused on retaining their title, goalkeeper Suraj Karkera has said. With Pakistan withdrawing from the continental…
The sump is maintained by Chennai corporation CHENNAI: Two contract workers died after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a 15-foot-deep stormwater drain sump maintained by the Greater Chennai Corporation at Thendral Nagar in Kodungaiyur on Monday afternoon.The deceased have been identified as Naveen and Ahmed Basha.Fire and rescue services personnel from Madhavaram recovered their bodies…
FILE – Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the pitch after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, file) Cristiano Ronaldo is back among the goals for Al-Nassr, and Portugal want their captain back. Despite the disciplinary proceedings over his…
Soccer Football – Saudi Pro League – Al Nassr v Al Diriyah – Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 9, 2026 Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after scoring a goal that was later disallowed REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Cristiano Ronaldo has made his feelings clear: he believes he is the greatest footballer in history,…