Although only the seventh match of the tournament, the meeting between New Zealand and Sri Lanka already carries knockout-style significance. Both teams arrive desperate for points after disappointing opening defeats. New Zealand were left frustrated after allowing West Indies back into the game through poor fielding, while Sri Lanka were overwhelmed by England in a…

Raja Wahab Kashmiri as a judge in ‘Bandha Paasam’ VamananFrom the snow-draped valleys of Uri in Kashmir to the bustling film studios of Salem and Coimbatore in the pioneering decades of the Tamil talkie, Raja Wahab Kashmiri’s journey was every bit as dramatic as the films he directed. Born on the banks of the Jhelum…

Chennai: DMK president M K Stalin on Saturday termed Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay-led TVK govt a “xerox copy” of the BJP and accused it of adopting the saffron party’s tactics by poaching AIADMK MLAs.Addressing the DMK women’s wing at Anna Arivalayam, Stalin said the ruling party was on a “shopping spree” for AIADMK legislators,…

Signal failure disrupts suburban rail services on Chennai–Gummidipoondi route Chennai: A signal failure between Ennore and Tiruvottiyur on Wednesday evening disrupted suburban train services on the Chennai Beach–Gummidipoondi section, delaying multiple trains and leaving thousands of commuters stranded during peak hours.Railway officials said the unexpected signalling error occurred around 4.30pm, forcing a train to halt….