India created a major T20 International record during their thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday. While the team celebrated a memorable victory, another achievement went largely unnoticed.India became the first team to play 300 men’s T20 Internationals and also recorded their 200th win in the format. They reached the milestone in…
SpaceX logo and miniature satellite model. File | Photo Credit: Reuters On October 14, Ukrainian soldiers using drones to attack Russian forces in Zaporizhzhia and elsewhere started to find many of their machines were losing satellite connectivity. Given Ukraine’s extensive and largely successful use of drones in the war, the anomaly was noticeable, forcing operators…
Chennai: The state govt has ordered the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation (TNPDCL) to provide 50,000 free farm electricity connections this year. The energy department has now issued a govt order (GO) on a proposal TNPDCL sent following an announcement in this regard by electricity minister C T R Nirmal Kumar during the budget session…
A final-year student hesitates to submit her civil services application due to fear of failure. The Bhagavad Gita offers reassurance by emphasizing that sincere effort is never wasted. Krishna’s message suggests that even unsuccessful attempts lead to valuable experiences and learning. Taking action, rather than delaying, can reduce anxiety and build confidence for future challenges….
Reggae and rocksteady legend Derrick Harriott has passed away at the age of 87. (Instagram) Derrick Harriott, a pioneering name in the rocksteady and reggae genres, has passed away. The musical legend was well known for various songs, including ‘Born to Love You,’ ‘The Loser,’ and ‘Let Me Down Easy.‘ He was 87 years old…
Yemen’s Houthis launched fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia and the seat of Yemen’s internationally recognised government on Saturday (October 24, 2026) after blaming the kingdom for strikes that the Iran-backed group said killed 17 people. Saudi Arabia and the government it backs in Yemen have come under sustained attack in recent weeks from the Houthis…
Chennai: Residents of Central Avenue, East Avenue and the Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) Colony in Korattur, who experience flooding every monsoon, may soon get relief with the completion of Greater Chennai Corporation’s (GCC) nearly 5-km stormwater drain, being executed in two phases at a cost of ₹80.25 crore.The first phase, a 2.44-km stretch estimated…
General:The Moon begins the day in Pisces in your third house, favouring calls, writing, short journeys and manageable tasks. During the evening, the Moon moves into Aries in your fourth house, turning attention towards home and quiet time. Your ruler, retrograde Saturn in Pisces in your third house, supports sustained effort, skill-building and disciplined communication….
Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone has seemingly crushed the nepotism debate with his candid reaction to the criticism surrounding his daughter Scarlet Rose Stallone’s casting in ‘Tulsa King’. The actor, in his latest chat, shut down the nepotism debate, while defending movie star parents who use their influence to give their children film opportunities.Scarlet plays Spencer…
Indonesia cut 31 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (mmscfd) from its pipeline natural gas exports to Singapore starting on Saturday (October 24, 2026) to divert supply to the domestic power sector, upstream oil and gas regulator SKK Migas said. Indonesia cut 15 mmscfd from its supply to Singapore from Natuna and another…