50% of teens brought in more than twice, funds study Tamil Nadu’s juvenile homes are meant to open doors to a new life. And yet, they seem to be drawing half of them back into the old one. A University of Madras survey has found that one in two juveniles (42%) in observation homes, special…
Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli is currently on his Europe tour and has received a permanent place at the Cinémathèque Française in Paris. The event became even more special because Oscar-winning filmmaker Costa-Gavras attended the celebration and spent nearly eight hours watching Rajamouli’s films and the masterclass. SS Rajamouli receives honour in Paris The ‘Varanasi’ director…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has thrown his support behind Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, saying the two senior batters cannot simply be dropped if they still want to play for India. Ashwin’s comments came after Rohit silenced retirement talk with a brilliant century in the…
Nikhil Chaudhary (Image credit: Cricket Australia) NEW DELHI: Nikhil Chaudhary scripted history on Wednesday when he became the first India-born male cricketer in six decades to make his debut for Australia.The 30-year-old was named in Australia’s Playing XI for the first T20I against Bangladesh at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram,…
CHENNAI: CPI has urged BJP govt at the Centre to immediately release archaeologist Amarnath Ramakrishna’s report on the Keeladi excavations, saying the findings scientifically established the antiquity of Tamil civilization. In a statement on Wednesday, CPI state secretary M Veerapandian said the 982-page report, prepared after extensive excavations and scientific studies at Keeladi, in Sivaganga…
Sanju Samson back in playing XI (Image: BCCI) India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the fifth and final T20I at Southampton on Sunday, making two changes to the playing XI.Suryansh Shedge replaced Washington Sundar, while Sanju Samson returned to the side in place of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.Explaining…
July 16, 2026, is Xin Mao Day in Chinese astrology, also known as the Yin Metal Rabbit Day. It encourages emotional intelligence, discipline and thoughtful communication. The daily Chinese horoscope says clear words can solve problems, while harsh words can create a barrier. Before you answer, check messages, commitments and promises. How to Navigate Today’s…
Axar Patel produced a brilliant spell at the death to enter an exclusive list in Indian ODI cricket during the opening match against England at Edgbaston on Tuesday. The left-arm spinner became only the second Indian spinner to claim four wickets between overs 41 and 50 of an ODI innings. The only other Indian spinner…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ever since the 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was picked in India’s T20I squad, one question has dominated discussions among fans and experts: When will the boy from Samastipur, Bihar, make his India debut?The excitement started after Sooryavanshi’s sensational IPL season. He scored 776 runs at a stunning strike rate of…
R Madhavan revealed why he relocated to Dubai for son Vedant, said, ‘All my taxes are paid in India,’ recalled earning a captain’s licence R Madhavan had opened up about the real reason behind relocating to Dubai, revealing that the move was driven by his son Vedant’s swimming career during the Covid-19 pandemic. The actor…