Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Sri Lanka is “always willing” to host sporting events featuring India and Pakistan, Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage said, pointing to the island’s proximity and Colombo’s strong ties with New Delhi and Islamabad as advantages. “Not just cricket, we are willing to extend our fullest cooperation and…
CHENNAI: Veteran actor Rajinikanth on Sunday addressed a press conference at his residence in Poes Garden, Chennai, clarifying his political position amid criticism surrounding his recent meeting with MK Stalin.Rajinikanth said he was “extremely shocked” on hearing about Vijay becoming the chief minister. He added that he is no longer active in politics and has…
Thursday is also called Guruvar in Vedic Astrology and traditional Hinduism and is dedicated to the planet Jupiter (Guru), the planet of wisdom, prosperity, knowledge and good fortune. Devotees perform simple rituals on this day hoping that it will bring positivity and remove obstacles pertaining to finance, career and personal well-being. One of them is…
COIMBATORE: Southern Railway has started work on setting up an additional entry at Podanur Junction railway station as part of developing the station into a second terminal in Coimbatore.According to sources, an entry on the Vellalore Road via Railway Colony is being built. A source said, “Work on the foot overbridge over the platforms had…
COIMBATORE: In the wake of the deaths of five people after a speeding car hit a stationary tanker truck that was used for watering plants on the median of the Pollachi–Udumalpet stretch of National Highway 83 on Sunday, Coimbatore district superintendent of police A Pavan Kumar has taken steps to hold a meeting with National…
On Friday, July 10, 2026, at 06:44 PM, the Moon will transit Taurus. This period is marked by a growing desire to improve the quality of life, and an emphasis on money, beauty, comfort and tranquillity.Taurus is associated with the planet Venus, which is the planet of luxury, love, money, art and sensuality. As the…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10), center, reacts after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi left one of his World Cup opponents pleasantly surprised after greeting him in English before Argentina’s knockout match against Cape Verde, despite…
India A vs Afghanistan A in Dambulla (Image: X) India A will have one final opportunity to book their place in the Sri Lanka A-Team Tri-Series final when they take on Afghanistan A in a crucial Match 5 encounter at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on June 17.The stakes could not be higher for Tilak…
Brazil’s Raphinha, left, and Morocco’s Noussair Mazraoui go for the ball during the World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo) Morocco made FIFA World Cup history on Sunday by becoming the first team to field a starting XI made…
Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh has remained calm despite social media criticism over his remarks in a viral video involving Tilak Varma, according to Punjab Kings head of sports science Andrew Leipus.Punjab Kings are under pressure after five straight defeats, which have left their playoff hopes hanging by a thread. PBKS must now win their…