L-R: Shaun Pollock; and South African batters at stumps on Day 4 of first Test vs Australia in Durban. Former South Africa all-rounder Shaun Pollock has called for the use of pink balls in traditional daytime Test matches to minimise the loss of playing time due to bad light, reigniting the debate over whether cricket…

The six MLAs cross-voted in favour of the TVK govt during a confidence motion and later joined the ruling TVK. CHENNAI: In a reprieve to the ruling TVK govt in Tamil Nadu, the Madras High Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by AIADMK whip Agri S Krishnamurthy and others challenging the Assembly speaker’s decision…

Cindy Hook (Photo from The Australian) Cindy Hook, the chief executive officer of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games organising committee, will step down at the end of her four-year contract later this year. The organisers announced her decision on Tuesday, a week after unveiling the official emblems for the Games.Hook, who was appointed…

CHENNAI: The Tamil Power Distribution Corporation (TNPDCL) has signed agreements to procure the costliest power the discom has ever purchased, to overcome the shortage between the availability and demand for the rest of the month.The state power utility has finalised deals for 1,500 megawatts (MW) of round-the-clock power supply from Oct 12 to 31 at…