Kuwaiti champion refuses handshake with Israeli bronze medalist, leaves podium after ugly exchange at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu(Image via Roya News English/Instagram) The under-77 kg division at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam ended in controversy after Israeli jiu-jitsu athlete Yoav Manor secured a bronze medal on Sunday. While Manor celebrated one of the biggest…
The IPL 2026 playoff race is heating up, and Monday’s clash between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad could reshape the points table dramatically. Both teams enter the contest after disappointing defeats, making this fixture even more crucial heading into the final stretch of the league stage. CSK suffered a seven-wicket defeat against Lucknow Super…
India’s current account deficit (CAD) is likely to widen sharply to 2.3 per cent of GDP in FY27 from 0.9 per cent in FY26 amid elevated oil prices and external sector pressures, according to a report by foreign brokerage HSBC, PTI reported.The report also projected the balance of payments (BoP) deficit to widen to $65…
Iqbal Mirchi (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday provisionally attached assets worth Rs 700.27 crore belonging to late gangster Iqbal Mirchi, a close associate of India’s most wanted criminal Dawood Ibrahim, and his family, officials told news agency PTI.In March, the Enforcement Directorate moved a special PMLA court under the Fugitive…
NEW DELHI: “14 years of my struggle has come true today.” Those were the words of Macneil Hadley Noronha to his coach Irfan Sait, after receiving the call from Chennai Super Kings. Sait says it was the most emotional he had seen the Karnataka all-rounder, who struggled to gather himself after learning he would join…
In a world where children are expected to speak up in class, present ideas clearly, handle social situations with ease and carry themselves with confidence, communication has become more than a soft skill. It is a life skill. Yet for many students, especially in the middle school and teen years, confidence does not arrive automatically….
NEW DELHI: In a tragic incident, a tourist from Tamil Nadu died after being caught under an elephant during a fight between two trained elephants at the Dubare wildlife camp in Karnataka’s Kodagu district, officials said on Monday.The victim, identified as Tulasi (33), was standing near the river watching the jumbos being bathed when the…
The Gulfisha Fatima ruling had been cited in cases where activists such as Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam were denied bail in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said that “bail is the rule and jail is the exception” even in cases under the Unlawful Activities…
At present, 383 Amma Unavagams are functioning under the Greater Chennai Corporation, while another 237 are operated by other corporations and municipalities across the state. CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday ordered the revamp and modernisation of Amma Unavagams across the state.At present, 383 Amma Unavagams are functioning under the Greater…
Sparrows are among the most familiar and loved birds in the world. They are small, a powerhouse of energy, and social creatures that are often seen hopping around gardens, houses, parks, and fields. They actually include several different species with unique appearances, behaviours, and habitats. These species are highly adaptable and can survive in various…