India’s Ishan Kishan (AP Photo) Former India captain and ex-chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes Ishan Kishan possesses all the attributes needed to succeed in Test cricket, but feels the wicketkeeper-batter is currently a victim of India’s crowded red-ball setup.Kishan has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence over the past few months. After spending nearly two years on…
India’s Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Farveez Maharoof believes India could opt for three spinners in the opening Test against Sri Lanka, with young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar potentially getting the nod ahead of uncapped off-spinner Saransh Jain.India will be without the retired Ravichandran Ashwin and injured Washington Sundar…
82 teams battle it out at Times NIE critical thinking quiz Chennai: A team from Chennai Public School-Anna Nagar emerged as winners of the Times NIE Inter-school Critical Thinking Quiz held at the Vels University campus in Pallavaram on Thursday.As many as 82 teams competed in the quiz, which, unlike a conventional quiz that rewards…
COIMBATORE: Doctors in a private hospital here performed a rare pediatric heart transplant, giving seven-year-old boy a new lease of life.Royal Care Hospitals performed the highly complex heart transplant on a boy who was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a severe condition that weakens the heart muscle and affects its ability to pump blood. According…
Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill added another milestone to his ODI career on Sunday as the India captain hit his 10th century in the format. Gill reached the three-figure mark against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram.Gill completed his century with a boundary off Jayden Seales. He drove the full delivery through the…
A file image of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. | Photo Credit: AFP Russia joined other UN Security Council members on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) to condemn the drone strike on the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant, which Abu Dhabi said originated from Iraq where pro-Iranian proxies are active. The unclaimed drone struck an electrical…
K Ponmudi had filed a petition seeking exemption from personal appearance on medical grounds. CHENNAI: A city magistrate has recalled a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued against DMK leader and former minister K Ponmudi in a hate speech case after he appeared before the court.Ponmudi appeared before the III Metropolitan Magistrate Court, George Town, on Friday…
In a world where judgments, whispers, and eye-rolls are shared more frequently than they are asked for, it is important to remember that such statements are merely opinions. At times, the intensity of words can affect one’s peace of mind, breaking confidence and making individuals doubt themselves. Rising above snarky comments becomes easier when one…
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ continues to find appreciation within the film industry even months after its release. The Ranveer Singh-starrer has particularly drawn praise for its grounded treatment of the spy genre, with several members of the film fraternity pointing to its approach to storytelling. Actor Nimrat Kaur has now said that the film has changed…
Chennai: The Union govt on Monday told the Madras high court that its latest notification on singing Vande Mataram at govt functions does not mandate that the Tamil Thai Vaazhthu should be sung at the end of such events.Additional solicitor-general A R L Sundaresan, appearing for the Centre, made the submission before the first bench…