Ukraine’s Yevheniia Kantemyr and Polina Buhrova (Instagram | Polina Buhrova) NEW DELHI: Yevheniia Kantemyr was 16 and nursing a knee injury when Russian bombs rained down on her native city of Kharkiv in Ukraine. As the situation went from bad to worse, many in this city of 1.42 million inhabitants were forced to flee, including…
Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. | Photo Credit: AP Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, in New Delhi on Thursday (August 20, 2026), with the two sides expected to discuss ways to further strengthen defence and security cooperation and enhance strategic trust in the Indo-Pacific. According…
Chennai: Ancient stone inscriptions across the state will be deciphered using artificial intelligence (AI) as part of a ₹1.5-crore project, the TN govt announced in the assembly o nWednesday. The announcement was part of a policy blueprint presented by school education and Tamil development minister A Rajmohan. Under a new Tamil Heritage Conservation Mission, the…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 20, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Southern heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda decided to spend the day chilling with his parents as his shoot got cancelled due to rain. Southern heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda decided to spend the day chilling with his parents as his shoot got cancelled due to rain.On Wednesday, the ‘Arjun Reddy‘ actor took to his official…
NEW DELHI: India extended their dominance over arch-rivals Pakistan with a thrilling 5-3 victory in their final Pool D match of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup on Wednesday, overcoming a spirited fightback to book their place in the next round.In a contest befitting one of hockey’s biggest rivalries, India raced to a 3-0 lead…
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday (August 19, 2026) lashed out at the United States after Washington slapped sanctions on ICC president Tomoko Akane, calling it a “flagrant attack” on the court’s independence. The U.S. sanctioned Akane of Japan and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye of Senegal on Tuesday (August 18, 2026), as part of Washington’s…
Chennai: From dingy rooms selling overpriced snacks made in illegal kitchens, the bars attached to Tasmac outlets are set for a big makeover.In the biggest of changes, the bars will not be just a spot to booze anymore. They will also serve tea, coffee, and juices, making the premises open to non-drinkers too. Tasmac has…
On August 19, 2026, the energies of the Yin Wood Ox encourage careful planning and a sense of duty. Patience is essential today, as true growth is achieved through thoughtful deliberation rather than hasty actions. Those born under the Goat, Horse, and Dragon signs should temper their expectations and refrain from imposing views. Meanwhile, the…
Pakistan opener Azan Awais was dismissed off the very first ball of the first Test against England at Headingley on Wednesday, becoming only the second Pakistani opener ever to suffer the unwanted fate.Ollie Robinson produced a superb delivery to trap Awais lbw with the opening ball of the three-match series. The right-arm seamer’s wobble-seam delivery…