Chennai Super Kings’ skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (ANI Photo) CHENNAI: CSK are well and truly staring at the unthinkable — three back-to-back seasons of non-qualification to the IPL playoffs. The defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday has left the five-time champions on the cusp of elimination, whereby a win against Gujarat…
Mumbai continues to reel under heavy rainfall as flooding and transport disruptions affect daily life. In this episode, we bring you the latest on the city’s rain situation, an update on the Karur stampede case, and the Supreme Court’s refusal to “short-circuit” procedure while hearing a plea over remarks on the Prophet Mohammad, and more….
Kane Williamson (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand’s star player Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, bringing an end to a remarkable career that spanned nearly 16 years.The batting stalwart represented New Zealand in 378 international matches across formats, including 110 Tests, 175 ODIs and 93 T20 Internationals. His…
Chennai: Velachery residents have urged Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to drop its proposed eco park project along the six-vent culvert waterway, alleging that it would further obstruct the natural flow of water and worsen monsoon flooding in the locality. All rainwater from nearly a 10km radius, comprising areas such as Velachery, Taramani, and Dhandeeswaram and…
A civilian vessel is on fire, as Ukraine’s navy spokesman reported a Russian military strike on a civilian vessel, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, near the Black Sea port of Odesa, Ukraine, July 14, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Ukrainian air defences intercepted five ballistic missiles launched by Russia in a raft of overnight attacks,…
The South cinema industry saw a day full of celebrations, emotions, and hype on social media. Be it a star’s birthday, which turned into an event, a celebrity’s marriage announcement, or messages from actors, there were many stories that captured the interest of their followers. To make it more interesting for them, photos from an…
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has celebrated what he called a major milestone for Indian football supporters, highlighting the presence of two players of Indian heritage in squads for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.“A historic moment for Indian football fans. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, we will have two players of Indian…
Today has a daring streak in it. You’ll feel braver than usual, almost tempted to try something outside your normal routine. Blame Mars for that nudge. It can push you toward extra work, a sudden outing, a new route, or even a conversation you’ve been avoiding. Not bad, if handled with sense.Short travel is strongly…
People take shelter inside a metro station during an overnight Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 1, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Russian missile and drone strikes rocked Kyiv early on Thursday (July 2, 2026), setting off fires and wounding at least five people, after President…
Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu (Image credit: Agencies) India will begin its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow on Thursday with a compact yet accomplished 125-member contingent aiming to maximise its opportunities in a drastically trimmed programme. The Games, running from July 23Aug 2, feature just 10 sports, forcing India to recalibrate expectations after a highly…