KOCHI: Star shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa, who won the women’s doubles gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, says she is not a fan of badminton’s new 15×3 scoring system, arguing that the diet version strips the sport of the drama and intensity that have made it so riveting. The All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament,…
You wake up brave today, the sort of brave that makes you try something unusual. Blame it on Mars giving you a push and the Moon stirring your appetite for action. You might take on an extraordinary task at home or work, even if others call it risky.Short journeys are likely. Keep your phone charged…
The official cause of Hayden Panettiere’s death is yet to be confirmed, with an autopsy pending. Hollywood actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Scream and Heroes, has passed away at the age of 36. The initial investigation into her death has found no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances, according to…
President of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda. File picture | Photo Credit: Reuters NATO fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania, the country’s President Gitanas Nauseda said on Tuesday (September 15, 2026). Baltic states Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia — NATO members sharing a long border with Russia — regularly report drone incursions into their territories as…
Image used for representational purposes. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Several middlemen have offered Indian refiners discounted Iranian oil as Tehran looks to expedite sales after Washington’s temporary sanctions waiver, Indian refining sources said. On Monday (June 22, 2026), the United States waived sanctions on Iran for 60 days after the first talks under a…
One of Spain’s deadliest wildfires on record killed 12 people overnight into Friday (July 10, 2026), authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country. Several victims of the fire in the southern province of Almeria, a popular holiday destination, were found inside burnt-out vehicles and were thought to have died while trying to…
You’ll have to earn your peace today, Cancer. The Moon, your ruler, is pushing you into a busy, restless stretch, and the mind may keep hopping from task to task like a bird on a hot roof. Hard work is certain. Calm is not.There may be errands, calls, follow-ups, neighbourhood matters, and small pressures that…
Policemen escort Lawrence Bishnoi at a court, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: ANI The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) said that between 2022 and 2026, jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi announced his intention “to murder S.K., a well-known Indian actor and television personality” to promote his “enterprise” and instill fear in the public. Though…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke at the start of an annual meeting in the Philippine capital, Manila, with counterparts from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations who have expressed alarm over the resurgent war in West Asia. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders Wednesday (July 22,…
Karthik Subbaraj thanks Mammootty for praising Dorothy. ‘Dorothy’ is Karthik Subbaraj‘s 10th directorial venture. The movie also marks his first collaboration with veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja. The movie is getting good reviews from the audiences and a decent hold at the box office.Karthik Subbaraj has now thanked Mammootty after the veteran actor watched ‘Dorothy’ and appreciated…