Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Will 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally make his India debut on Saturday? That is the biggest question ahead of the second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester.The young batting sensation has been waiting for his first senior India appearance despite earning a call-up after a sensational IPL 2026…
Anti-drug awareness event Chennai: To create drug- and tobacco-free campuses, the Tamil Nadu govt will undertake a slew of measures, including conducting orientation programmes, screening students, obtaining a self-affidavit from students against drug abuse and encouraging students to file anonymous complaints against the sale or use of drugs within the campuses.Chief minister Joseph Vijay on…
This week begins with a heavy pocket and a heavy mind. Early on, expenses can run ahead of income, and that alone may make you short-tempered. A few people around you, especially a younger sibling or someone behaving like one, may test your patience. Home life can also feel touchy if every small issue becomes…
COIMBATORE: Officials of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) conducted a raid at a helmet outlet in Saibaba Colony here on Friday and seized helmets meant for two-wheeler riders which were allegedly being sold and stored without the mandatory BIS standard mark (ISI mark).The enforcement action was carried out at IP Auto World on Mettupalayam…
Sawan 2026 begins on July 30th, marking the start of a sacred period of worship of Lord Shiva, fasting, prayer, self-control and spiritual healing. The month is especially important to people under the pressure of Shani (Saturn).Saturn is the planet of discipline, karma, delay, duty, hard work, justice and life lessons. When Shani is in…
Aries: Keep your eye on the ball. Maybe you are growing nervous by a target you yourself have chosen very recently. You could be wondering whether you can do the job. You can concentrate well if you work at it and it is easy to get sidetracked. You might have to think about money and…
Tilak Varma responds to criticism (Image: ANI) India’s T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma has hit back at criticism surrounding his strike rate during the recent T20I tours of Ireland and England, insisting that he always bats according to the team’s requirements rather than personal milestones.The left-hander faced scrutiny after scoring 178 runs in seven T20Is across…
The 15-year-old female elephant died of liver cirrhosis Coimbatore: A 15-year-old female elephant was found dead in the Bhavanisagar reservoir area in Sirumugai forest range of Coimbatore forest division on Saturday evening. Forest officials said the elephant died of liver cirrhosis.The carcass was found in Thanipangadu area of Nilgiri eastern slopes reserve forest, under Pethikuttai…
India’s PV Sindhu (ANI Photo) India’s women’s badminton team bowed out of the Asian Games after Japan secured a 3-1 victory in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, with the singles players unable to match the impact of the country’s World Championships bronze-winning doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand.India were handed a difficult start when two-time…
Chennai: India retained its position as the world’s second-largest electric two-wheeler market in 2025 after China, amid single-digit growth, as reduced subsidies and tighter localisation requirements weighed on demand, according to the latest Global EV Outlook report by the International Energy Agency.Global electric two-wheeler sales rose 15% year-on-year to nearly 10mn units in 2025, accounting…