TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Big strides, assured footwork, smart use of the crease, fluent shots and solid defence. These were the highlights of Devdutt Padikkal’s unbeaten 142 off 164 balls at the Nondescript Cricket Club in Colombo on Saturday. The classy left-hander was not a starter when the squad was picked for the series. Still, the…
Virgo starts the week on a positive note, balancing work-related successes with personal tranquility. Your desires may edge closer to reality as financial stability improves. However, expect some hiccups midweek with potential travel cancellations and scheduling issues affecting your plans. By Thursday and Friday, stress may rise alongside expenses. Fortunately, Saturday brings renewed clarity and…
Chennai: Anna Nagar’s iconic Tower Park may lose one acre of land if Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) agrees to Tamil Nadu Housing Board’s (TNHB) plans ‘to reclaim land currently under GCC’s control’. TNHB has sought the transfer of nearly an acre within the 15-acre green space.Officially called Dr Visvesvaraya Tower Park, the landmark is known…
Malda: A 26-year-old man was hacked to death in Malda’s Mothabari on Friday evening. Cops say the slain Nasiruddin Ahmed, alias Nasir, had a criminal background and had been jailed earlier. Nasir’s brother Mohsin claimed a financial dispute led to the murder.Locals said Nasir was attacked by some gun-wielding attackers on Friday evening. They shot…
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu NEW DELHI: Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu on Saturday rejected reports of Chinese military encroachment in the state and said that the Army was effectively patrolling and safeguarding the territory.Speaking to reporters, Khandu said, “No signs of encroachment in Arunachal Pradesh; Indian Army effectively patrolling and safeguarding the…
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) A group of US Senate Democrats led by Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper has introduced a joint resolution seeking to end what they describe as unauthorised US military involvement against Iran, escalating a congressional challenge to President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict.The measure, designated SJRes. 211,…
Mohanlal has issued an emotional apology to fans and organisers after he was unable to attend a much-awaited stage show in Sydney. The Malayalam superstar was expected to lead the event, but his travel plans were affected after he failed to receive his Australian visa. While the rest of the team, including singer K S…
Ruturaj Gaikwad named captain of West Zone in Duleep Trophy (Image: X) Worcestershire captain Jake Libby has overtaken India’s Ruturaj Gaikwad to record the highest List A batting average ever. His unbeaten 109 against Sussex, his third straight century with the same score, lifted his average to 61.4. Libby now has 2,456 List A runs,…
LEO Weekly Horoscope – Leadership, Confidence, and Recognition Bring Powerful New Opportunities (AI Image) The week opens on a middling note, Leo, like a sky holding both sunlight and cloud. You begin with enough coming in to manage what is going out, and that brings some relief. Still, the mood isn’t fully settled. A plan…
BSF officers say they are on high alert Jalpaiguri: The state govt has intensified liaison with BSF after intelligence inputs indicated an increase in the activities of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in districts along the India-Bangladesh border, senior officials said.While state police brass are holding weekly coordination meetings with BSF officers, police stations in border areas…
