The story so far: On July 10, the Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs, China, has temporarily but immediately banned helium exports from the country. As of 4.30 pm IST on July 10, Beijing had not published any other information as to why it took this step now or its scope. Is China a…
By U ArchanaCOIMBATORE: The Kurichi Vellalore Pollution Prevention Action Committee has filed a petition with the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) on Tuesday, seeking closure of the Vellalore dump yard and implementation of decentralised solid waste management in all five zones of the corporation.The petition stated that approximately 1,200 tonne of solid waste collected daily…
A wish that’s been sitting in your heart may finally move closer today. The Moon energises gains and fulfilment, while Venus gives grace to your public image. You may feel more appreciated, more connected, and a little more hopeful than usual.The day supports social ease. The support of an older brother, sister or senior friend…
Chennai: Union home minister Amit Shah is set to visit Puducherry by the end of this month to present President’s Colour Medal to Puducherry police for their initiatives to protect law and order.Puducherry SP B Ranganathan said Puducherry police had launched three key initiatives – ‘Makkal Mandram’, Operation ‘Trishul’ and Operation ‘Punnagai’ to improve law…
Tushar Deshpande (TOI Photo) NEW DELHI: Proving naysayers wrong and winning them over has been a hallmark of Indian cricketer Tushar Deshpande’s playbook over the years. A Mumbai U-19 coach once questioned Deshpande’s potential to represent the national team as a pacer, expressing a lack of faith in his ability to generate pace. The conversation…
Gurnoor Brar’s 10-wcicket haul power’s India to win (Image: cricinfo) Fast bowler Gurnoor Brar strengthened his case for a maiden Test cap with a sensational 10-wicket match haul as India A crushed Sri Lanka A by 10 wickets in the second unofficial Test at the Galle International Stadium on Sunday. The emphatic victory handed the…
Suryakumar Yadav wished the Indian team well after losing the T20I captaincy, sharing a message of support on Instagram following the announcement of India’s squads for the Ireland and England tours.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday named Shreyas Iyer as India’s new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav. Soon after the…
Ian Nepomniachtchi and D Gukesh NEW DELHI: Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi has given a strong opinion on reigning world champion D Gukesh, saying the Indian teenager is currently vulnerable against almost every top player in the world. Speaking on the Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026, Nepomniachtchi said Gukesh has struggled for consistency since becoming the…
There’s a daring mood around you today, Leo. Mars stirs courage, and the Moon pushes you toward movement, errands, calls, and short journeys. You may feel like trying something out of the ordinary, taking initiative, speaking first, or handling a task others avoided. Good. Just don’t confuse bravery with haste.The pace of the day is…
A quarter century after Lagaan became one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated films, actor and filmmaker Amin Hajee has made a candid admission about the impact the movie had on his career. While the Aamir Khan-starrer opened doors for many associated with it, Hajee says it “destroyed” him in an unexpected way.Speaking to PTI, Hajee,…