Sir Derek Jacobi, one of Britain’s most respected stage and screen actors, has opened up about a lifelong belief that his appearance held him back from the kind of Hollywood stardom he once dreamed of. The 87-year-old, who has been a fixture in theatre and film since the 1960s and appeared in blockbusters including the…
Glenn Phillips (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru completely outplayed Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1, winning by 92 runs after posting a huge total of 254/5. Rajat Patidar led the charge with a stunning unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls, smashing nine sixes and five fours. Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya also chipped…
Lindsey Graham. File | Photo Credit: AP Republican Senator Lindsey Graham termed “problematic” the role of Pakistan as a mediator in the United States’ war with Iran. Mr. Graham’s remarks came as Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khwaja Asif said he is not in favour of Islamabad joining the Abraham Accords, which deal with establishing diplomatic, economic…
A 15-day-old baby was taken to multiple hospitals before being referred to Chennai-based Institute of Child Health where his condition was diagnosed as whooping cough Chennai: When a baby boy was brought to a clinic in Karaikudi in early 2025, he was coughing so hard his skin turned blue. He was 15 days old.Doctors gave…
A message, a meeting, or a proposal can change the tone of your day. The Moon supports connection, and Jupiter opens doors through other people, so luck arrives through conversations and family links.If you’re single, you could be offered a marriage in the near future. Young couples who have never married may reconnect after years…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru crushed Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 and booked their place in a second straight IPL final. But one of the biggest talking points of the match was Sai Sudharsan’s strange dismissal, which also created an unwanted IPL record.Sudharsan got out in bizarre fashion during the…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay continues to receive reactions from political leaders and film personalities following his rise to power. The latest to speak about the actor-turned-politician is Suresh Gopi, who believes it is too early to assess the performance of the new government.Speaking to reporters, the actor and Union Minister said Vijay should be…
Rajat Patidar, MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar carved his name deeper into IPL folklore as he powered the defending champions into a second straight final with a dominant 92-run win over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala on Tuesday.Powered by a clinical all-round display,…
Red Cross workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) load on a pickup truck the coffin with the body of Dr. Tibenderana Katho Blaise who worked at the Centre Medical Evangelique (CME) in Hoho commune and died of Ebola virus, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus,…
Presidency College, Chennai Chennai: Of the top five most preferred colleges in Tamil Nadu, four colleges are from Chennai. Presidency College came on top among 181 govt colleges, with the highest number of applications so far — 32,808 applications for 2,380 seats. The other four are Govt Arts College in Coimbatore, Dr Ambedkar Govt Arts…