India-Australia 2nd ODI: Time for India to revisit playing combination as ‘Ro-Ko’ continue to grab eyeballs
The Indian team’s heavy reliance on all-rounders will be tested by a plucky Australia in the second ODI but the spotlight will continue to stay firmly on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, both of whom would look to turn back the clock with series-saving knocks here on Thursday (October 23, 2025). The opening ODI of... Read More
Stormy Sea shines – The Hindu
Stormy Sea shone when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday (Oct. 22) morning. Inner sand: 600m: 2/yos Snow Girl (Hamir), Fiero/Evelyn’s Dancer (app) 42. Pair easy. 800m: Dyf (Santosh) 53, 600/40. Moved freely. Turn And Burn (Ranjane) 51, 600/38. Moved well. 2/y/o Loyal Lover (Mustakim), Lightning Blaze (rb) 53, 600/40. Former finished four lengths... Read More
Aquastic excels – The Hindu
Aquastic excelled when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday morning (Oct 22) Inner sand: 600m: Kalamitsi (rb) 40. Strode out well. Absolute Katrina (rb) 41.5. Moved on the bit. Joyful Spirit (Vivek) 41. Easy. 1000m: Del Aviz (Akshay) 1-7.5, 600/39. Pleased. See The Light (Akshay) 1-7, 600/39. Impressed. Larissa (Akshay) 1-7.5, 600/39.5. In fine... Read More
Four days of faith and festivity: Hyderabad gears up for Chhath Puja from October 25-28
From the banks of Hussain Sagar to smaller ponds in Kukatpally and Miyapur, the spirit of Chhath Puja is all set to bring together thousands of devotees in Hyderabad this year as well. While Deepavali marks the culmination of major festivals across most parts of India, the celebrations continue in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and... Read More
FIDE looking into Kramnik’s campaign against Naroditsky
Daniel Naroditsky, a popular commentator and streamer, denied any wrongdoing and appeared visibly distressed in his final Twitch broadcast last weekend, where he referred to the toll the controversy had taken on him, according to the now-deleted video. File | Photo Credit: AP The world chess federation (FIDE) said on Wednesday (October 22, 2025) it... Read More
Elderly man stabbed to death in Aanaikoil
A 65-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by a youth at Aanaikoil in Mayiladuthurai district on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as M. Amirthalingam, 65, of Chettiyar Street, Aanaikoil. The accused, Rajamoorthy, 22, also a resident of the same street, was secured by the police soon after the incident. According to police sources, a... Read More
Two CSIR-NGRI scientists selected as 2024 Telangana Academy of Sciences Fellows
Senior principal scientist Labani Ray | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Two scientists from the CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) – Labani Ray (senior principal scientist) and H.V.S. Satyanarayana (chief scientist) — have been selected as Fellows of Telangana Academy of Sciences 2024. Ms. Ray has established the country’s only laboratory — Centre for Geothermal Energy... Read More
In Focus podcast | Can the stolen Crown Jewels from the Louvre ever be recovered?
A serene Sunday morning at the Louvre turned chaotic in just seven minutes. Four thieves, using construction vests and a mechanized lift, cut through reinforced glass and stole eight priceless pieces of the French Crown Jewels—some linked to Napoleon Bonaparte. Guards prioritized visitor safety, while a 60-officer manhunt began. What does this heist reveal about... Read More
Veteran space scientist Eknath Vasant Chitnis dies at 100
Eknath Vasant Chitnis also played a crucial role in selecting the site for India’s first rocket launch at Thumba in Kerala. (Facebook/Pune University) Renowned Indian space scientist Eknath Vasant Chitnis died on Wednesday (October 22, 2025) at his residence in Pune, his family members said. Dr. Chitnis, who had completed 100 years, was unwell for... Read More
Supreme Court seeks Centre’s assistance on PIL seeking nationwide ban on online gambling
Image for representation only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStock The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s assistance on a plea seeking directions to prohibit online gambling and betting platforms that allegedly operate under the guise of social and e-sports games. A Bench of justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan asked the counsel appearing for the... Read More







