Vinayaka Chaturthi 2026 falls on July 17, 2026. On this day, Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the giver of wisdom, is worshipped. On this tithi, a large number of people worship Ganesha to commence important works with a clear mind, protect wealth and remove obstacles. But Vinayaka Chaturthi is not just a prayer….
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: It has been 4,341 days – or 11 years, 10 months and 19 days – since India last walked onto the field for an ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.On Thursday, India will finally return to the same venue for the second ODI of the…
Vijay Sethupathi‘s inspiring journey from financial hardship to becoming one of Tamil cinema’s most celebrated actors is a story of resilience and determination. In a recent interview, the ‘Maharaja’ star reflected on his difficult childhood, the struggles his family endured and why acting was never part of his original plan. Recalling the challenges that shaped…
Pranati Nayak (File photo) New Delhi: India’s gymnastics squad for the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4 is caught up in a selection controversy over the women’s artistic team after sports authorities and the Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI) differed on eligible names. During a meeting involving the authorities administrating the…
Air defences were heard in parts of Tehran on Thursday morning (July 16, 2026), state media said, and explosions rang out in northern and western parts of the country. “So far, no casualties have been reported in Tehran by official authorities,” state news agency IRNA reported. Explosions were heard in parts of the western Lorestan…
Commissioner GS Sameeran has also initiated a move to remove these officials from service, and at least four of them will face criminal proceedings. CHENNAI: To boot out corruption from the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) corridors, the civic body suspended six officials, including four senior officers, for issues linked to bribery, cash-for-jobs, and misuse of…
Keep your plans close to your chest today, Aquarius. The Moon stirs unease, and Saturn points toward hidden opposition, which means not everyone around you deserves full access to your thoughts. A person who smiles in front of you may still carry envy or use your words carelessly. Why give them material?This is also a…
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 1st unofficial Test Day 4: India U-19 opener Lakshay Rajesh Raichandani finished just four runs short of a double hundred as he guided his team to 378/3 at stumps on Day 3 of the first Youth Test against Sri Lanka U-19 on Wednesday. Resuming the day at…
Saif Ali Khan will play an Indian version of a blind samurai in Priyadarshan’s ‘Haiwaan’, reuniting with Akshay Kumar. Calling it his most exciting role, Saif praised working with Priyadarshan, comparing him to Clint Eastwood. He also noted Kumar’s negative role adds a fresh twist to their long-standing on-screen chemistry. Saif Ali Khan is set…
Axar Patel’s match-winning allround show in the first ODI against England at Birmingham on Tuesday may have been worth far more than his unbeaten 57 and figures of 4/62. It reinforced the team management’s long-term plans of making him India’s lead spinner for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.The last eight months have…