East Zone ended a 13-year wait for the Duleep Trophy title after dominating South Zone throughout the five-day final in Chennai. The match ended in a draw on Thursday, but East won the trophy on the basis of a 372-run first-innings lead.East had taken control of the final after scoring 708 in their first innings.East…
A long, productive day is ahead, much like an open field following the first rain. The Moon will help you to believe in your dreams and Jupiter will give you an uncluttered mind, which means your actions are a factor today.You’ll feel more switched on than usual. Simple tasks will not bother you very much,…
James Valentine, the Australian musician and radio presenter, passed away last month at the age of 64, through voluntary assisted dying (VAD) after a battle with cancer for two years. Prompting a dialogue on the internet, many tributes poured in to honour his life. For a beloved personality from Sydney, a public memorial will be…
Food can support sleep, but it cannot replace treatmentDoctors caution against treating food as a cure for chronic insomnia. Dr Pahuja warns, “There is no food that can cure chronic insomnia. Persistent sleep problems, loud snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness or frequent awakenings may be signs of an underlying sleep disorder that needs to be evaluated.”…
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay with Norway Chess champion R Praggnanandhaa (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay honoured chess star R. Praggnanandhaa on Monday after his historic victory at the Norway Chess tournament, presenting him with a cash award of Rs 50 lakh and a memento. The event also featured a friendly…
The statistics ministry on Wednesday released a uniform framework for compiling district-level economic output estimates with the revised base year of 2022-23, a move aimed at improving consistency and comparability of economic data across states and Union Territories, PTI reported.The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) said the finalised Guideline for Compilation of District…
Good news for travellers planning a UAE trip soon. Now travelling between UAE’s major cities will become a very different experience thanks to Etihad Rail which has expanded its passenger network to Dubai. The services, which began on September 30, 2026, will connect Dubai with Abu Dhabi and Fujairah.The Dubai launch is the latest phase…
US stocks advanced on Friday as falling oil prices lifted sentiment and investors awaited the highly anticipated market debut of SpaceX, a listing that could provide a fresh test of appetite for artificial intelligence-related stocks.The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 480 points, or 1%, as of 11:11 am Eastern…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam, center, with teammates following his side’s defeat to England on day four of the third Test at Edgbaston, in Birmingham, England, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (AP) England completed a 3-0 clean sweep of Pakistan with an eight-wicket win in the third Test at Edgbaston, finishing a one-sided series in style. The hosts…
Singer and actress Jessica Simpson is set to pen another memoir, expressing her desire to share her life story honestly. This follows the success of her 2020 book, ‘Open Book,’ which candidly detailed her experiences, including her past marriage to Nick Lachey. Simpson, who rose to fame in 1999, is eager to connect with her…
