NEW DELHI: Teenage high jumper Pooja Singh produced a sensational performance on Friday, clinching gold with a stunning leap of 1.93m at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong and scripting multiple pieces of history in the process.The 19-year-old became the first Indian ever to win a gold medal in the women’s high jump…
CHENNAI: Launching a blistering attack on the ruling TVK govt over the brutal murder and burial of a 25-year-old woman in Cuddalore, leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin said chief minister C Joseph Vijay’s “sofa model” govt has slipped into a “deep sleep mode” on law and order.He said that since the formation of the “sofa…
Lucknow Super Giants have officially confirmed that Rishabh Pant has stepped down as captain of the franchise, with the decision taking immediate effect. The development comes after Pant was appointed skipper following his record-breaking move to the franchise in the IPL mega auction and went on to captain the side for two seasons.In an official…
Chennai: Velachery residents have urged Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to drop its proposed eco park project along the six-vent culvert waterway, alleging that it would further obstruct the natural flow of water and worsen monsoon flooding in the locality. All rainwater from nearly a 10km radius, comprising areas such as Velachery, Taramani, and Dhandeeswaram and…
Chennai: For thousands of city commuters packed into metro coaches every day, the ride may involve more than crowded platforms and long waits. A study on Chennai Metro’s Line 2 (Alandur-Central) found that passengers were exposed to elevated levels of fine particulate matter, bacterial contamination and volatile organic compounds (TVOCs), with underground stations recording the…
The anticipation builds for IPL 2026’s Qualifier 2, where Gujarat Titans face off against Rajasthan Royals, but one player has everyone buzzing – the 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Two months, 72 matches and countless twists later, IPL 2026 has reached the business end. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already booked their place in the final…
Australian black widow spider Chennai: A venomous spider known for its medically significant bite may be quietly establishing itself on the city’s northern edge in Ennore Creek, an ecologically sensitive area that has faced significant degradation in recent years. A group of researchers identified and recorded redback spiders (Latrodectus hasselti Thorell), also called the Australian…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: IPL/BCCI) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been the undisputed breakout star of IPL 2026. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals sensation currently leads the Orange Cap race with 680 runs in 15 matches and has lit up the tournament with a series of record-shattering performances. Yet, despite his remarkable season, he has narrowly missed out on…
Tamil Nadu braces for heavy showers across over 15 districts as the intense summer heat concludes. CHENNAI: Heavy rain is expected across more than 15 districts in Tamil Nadu following the end of the peak summer spell, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. The peak phase of summer, known as ‘Agni Natchathiram’, lasted…
Punjab Kings’ Harpreet Brar using smart sunglasses during a practice session (Image credit: Punjab Kings/IPL) NEW DELHI:The BCCI‘s Anti-Corruption Unit has taken a strict stance on the use of smart sunglasses by players and match officials, banning them from the IPL with immediate effect. The decision was taken due to the advanced communication features in…