Ben Stokes. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Tributes continue to pour in for Ben Stokes following his shock retirement from international cricket, with former India opener Shikhar Dhawan becoming the latest cricketer to salute the England all-rounder’s remarkable career.Stokes announced his retirement during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, bringing the curtain…
Karma does not always arrive loudly. Sometimes, it reaches you in whispers, little delays, recurring problems, chance meetings, or even gut feelings of a dire need to change. If you were born on special dates, this is when old karmic lessons can be brought back into the mix to consider.In the month of July 2026,…
Those waiting to receive a ‘save the date’ invite for the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding may be in for a surprise.The pop superstar is reportedly taking an unusually private approach to extending her invitation to her friends to attend the big day. According to reports on TMZ, the bride-to-be, is personally reaching out…
Chennai: Considering Congress joined the TVK-led alliance after the state assembly elections, the alliance equations inside Greater Chennai Corporation council are set to see a sea-change. Congress, with 13 councillors, had been a part of the ruling front in the DMK-majority council, which enjoyed a total of 153 of 200 councillors.Alliance partners such as CPM,…
AriesYour pet may pick up your fast-moving energy this week before you even realise how restless you are. If your schedule feels rushed, your pet may become more reactive, impatient, or unusually demanding for attention. This is a great week for active play, longer walks, fetch sessions, or anything that helps release energy in a…
CHENNAI: Amid desertions, another rebellion has raised its head again in AIADMK. Several former ministers and senior functionaries on Tuesday rejected the posts party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami had offered as truce, multiple sources told TOI.The functionaries sent a letter to EPS expressing displeasure over his style of functioning. The signatories included former ministers…
Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday (June 25, 2026) and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and left more than 200 trapped. More were feared dead from the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck Wednesday (June 24, 2026)…
Saif Ali Khan will play an Indian version of a blind samurai in Priyadarshan’s ‘Haiwaan’, reuniting with Akshay Kumar. Calling it his most exciting role, Saif praised working with Priyadarshan, comparing him to Clint Eastwood. He also noted Kumar’s negative role adds a fresh twist to their long-standing on-screen chemistry. Saif Ali Khan is set…
Military experts and strategic think tanks believe that achieving victory in war ultimately requires a physical ground presence. While drones, missiles, air power and cyber warfare can inflict heavy damage on military assets and infrastructure, they cannot occupy territory, enforce surrender or establish political control. History consistently shows that long-term military and political success requires…
Tilak Varma (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians came into the clash against Kolkata Knight Riders with no pressure of qualification after already being knocked out of the IPL 2026 playoff race. With nothing to lose, the five-time champions were expected to play an aggressive brand of cricket at Eden Gardens. Instead, their batting…