Sarfaraz Khan had made 42 and 32 against J&K in Mumbai’s Ranji opener. | Photo Credit: IMRAN NISSAR The cricketing fraternity has been divided over the omission of Sarfaraz Khan from the India-A squad for the home series against South Africa-A. However, Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur made it clear that a seasoned campaigner like Sarfaraz does not need... Read More

The three-year-old filly Semurg, ridden by Amyn Merchant, won the upper division of the To The Manor Born Plate, the main event of Friday’s (Oct. 24) races here. The winner is owned & trained by Mr. Himmat Singh. 1. A.J. WADIA PLATE (1,400m): LION KING (C. Umesh) 1, Yuletide (Mustakim) 2, Marlboro Man (Antony Raj)... Read More

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during an announcement. File | Photo Credit: Reuters President Donald Trump continued his criticism of Canada on Friday (October 24, 2025) over an advertisement that featured Republican icon Ronald Reagan extolling the virtue of free trade, accusing the country of trying to influence the U.S. Supreme Court. “Canada is trying... Read More

Ogilvy, known for its Fevicol bus, Cadbury’s ‘Kuch Khaas Hai’ and Dove ‘Real Beauty Sketches’ ads, has a bold approach to work. Much of that came from Piyush Pandey. He was a big, loud, funny, emotional man, and that translated into his campaigns. He was always ready with a joke, but he was also ready... Read More

Special tax collections have been announced by the Coimbatore Corporation for property, vacant land, professional, and water tax for the second half of 2025–26. Citizens can pay at zonal centres and special camps on October 25 (Saturday) and 26 (Sunday), from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In the East Zone, camps will be held at... Read More

A ground crew marshaller guides a Russian Tu-95MS nuclear-capable strategic bomber performing a flight over neutral waters in the Sea of Japan, in this still image taken from a video released on October 24, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Japan said it scrambled jets on Friday (October 24, 2025) to monitor Russian warplanes, including strategic... Read More

A 29-year-old travel company owner ended his life in Salem on Thursday. R. Diwakar, a resident of Uthalkudi in Madurai district, runs a travel company. On October 20, he came to Salem and stayed in a lodge at Suramangalam near Salem Junction. On Thursday, he did not come out of the room for hours and on... Read More

A study by the Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM), Kozhikode, has revealed that houseboat operations in Vembanad Lake have significantly exceeded sustainable carrying capacity limits, with the number of registered boats nearly 200% above permissible levels. The report, titled A Study on the Recreational Carrying Capacity of Vembanad Lake for Sustainable Tourism,... Read More

Key personnel: Bengal will bank on Akash and Shami to deliver on a pitch is expected to have better carry. | Photo Credit: PTI KOLKATA Taking heart from its hard-earned six points against Uttarakhand in its season opener, Bengal will be keen to carry on its momentum when it meets a stronger Gujarat in a Ranji Trophy Group-C match starting... Read More

American media personality Kim Kardashian said she had been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, U.S. media outlets reported. File | Photo Credit: Reuters American media personality Kim Kardashian said she had been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, U.S. media outlets reported on Thursday (October 23, 2025). Ms. Kardashian revealed her diagnosis during a teaser for... Read More