France, England, Spain or Argentina? After 100 matches and more than a month of captivating football, the FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its defining stage with only four teams left standing. It is a historic semi-final line-up in more ways than one. For the first time since FIFA introduced its world rankings in 1992,…

Chennai: Sahitya Akademi Award-winning Tamil writer and filmmaker Poomani, known for his powerful portrayals of life in Tamil Nadu’s karisal (arid black soil) region, died in Chennai on July 12 due to age-related ailments. He was 79.Poomani, born Manickavasagam, adopted his pen name in 1966 when he began publishing his stories. He credited his mother,…

India vs England 1st ODI Live Score: India will kick off their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup when they take on England in the first match of the three-match series at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. After a disappointing T20I campaign, the focus now shifts to the 50-over format, with the return of…

Fatally stabbed in the neck Chennai: In a daylight murder for gain, unidentified men stabbed a 55-year-old woman to death inside her house and escaped with her 15 sovereigns of gold jewellery near Pulicat in Tiruvallur district on Monday afternoon. Police have launched a search for the assailants.The victim, Vanaja, 55, lived with her husband…