Stay Connected. Stay Informed.
The impact was severe, leaving the front portion of the luxury vehicle completely mangled. Shivakumar sustained critical injuries and died. | Photo Credit: The Hindu BJP party worker and realtor Shivakumar, 50, from Malur, was killed and three others were injured after the speeding high-end car they were travelling in rammed into a gas tanker…
“To be frank, I wasn’t a football person until I made this documentary,” says filmmaker Nyx Lopez on a call from Kochi, when asked about his latest directorial, Panthadikkaam, a five-episode docu-series about Keralam’s kinship with the sport, during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Narrated by veteran actor Mammootty, the show travels across the State,…
Power Of Beauty, who has been well tuned, is expected to score in the K. Thammanna Gowda Memorial Trophy (1,400m), the main event of the races to be held here on Thursday (Oct 15). False rails (width about 5.5m from 1,600m to the winning post) will be in position. 1. SEA MIST PLATE (Div. II),…
A cashier holds Indian currency notes. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee appreciated by 19 paise to close at 95.17 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (October 14, 2026), registering the fourth straight session of gains, supported by Reserve Bank of India interventions aimed at easing near-term dollar demand and limiting speculative foreign…
Read More “Rupee rises 19 paise to close at 95.17 against U.S. dollar” »
Bengal relied on its spinners’ combined yield of seven wickets and its openers’ brisk chase to record a hard-earned nine-wicket win over Delhi and grab six points in its Ranji Trophy opener at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground here on Wednesday. Re-starting its second innings at 101 for three, Delhi rode on skipper Ayush Badoni’s brilliant…
Read More “Ranji Trophy: Bengal picks up Delhi’s gauntlet to win by nine wickets” »
Victory Flair, Exuma and Shamara caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday (Oct. 14) morning. Inner sand: 600m: Cornucpia (Saurav), Ocean Of Love (S.J. Sunil) 41. They were level. 800m: Ashwa Tazbeez (Gore) 51, 600/37. Moved well. Ms Brightside (Gore) 55, 600/41. Easy. Shivalik Superstar (Kaviraj) 53, 600/39. Moved freely. Minari…
Read More “Victory Flair, Exuma and Shamara catch the eye” »
Arc Of Life, Born To Rise, Excellent Lass and Kiss Of Grey excelled when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday morning (Oct. 14) Inner sand: 600m: Zobel (Shreyas) 40.5. Moved well. Ark Emperor (rb) 40. Strode out well. 1000m: Shamrock (Suraj) 1-7, 600/39.5. In fine nick. Circle Of Dreams (Shreyas) 1-6.5, 600/38.5. Stretched out…
Read More “Arc Of Life, Born To Rise, Excellent Lass and Kiss Of Grey excel” »
Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) amid profit-taking after a sharp rally in the previous session, as a spike in wholesale price-based inflation and firm crude oil prices hit investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 251.89 points, or 0.34% to settle at 72,781.89. During the day, it…
Read More “Stock markets close lower amid elevated crude oil, rising inflation” »
AIADMK MLA C.Ve. Shanmugam on Wednesday said the party’s leadership should hold consultation with party functionaries over the party’s defeat in the recent bypolls in Dharapuram and Madurantakam Assembly constituencies. If the leadership called for a meeting, Mr. Shanmugam said he and others were willing to “cooperate” and take steps for the party’s welfare. Speaking…
The pathway for persons with disabilities at Marina beach was damaged during the 2023 monsoon. A part of it was also damaged during the 2024 air show. File | Photo Credit: R. Ragu Activists have alleged that the Greater Chennai Corporation’s (GCC) tender for the construction of a pathway for persons with disabilities at Marina beach…
Read More “Activists allege tender for beach pathway for persons with disabilities is incomplete” »