Simona Halep rounds on tennis doping body for Iga Swiatek leniency: ‘Wanted to destroy last years of my career’ The ITIA announced a one-month ban on Thursday for Swiatek after the 23-year-old had tested positive for the heart medication trimetazidine (TMZ) in an out-of-competition sample in August 2024, when the Polish player was ranked number […]
Lineman Review: A well-intentioned but superficial rural social drama Based on a real story, Lineman, directed by debutant M Udhayakumar, narrates the story of Senthil (debutant Jegan Balaji), a young man living in Kambikattu village in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. The entire village works in the salt pans for eight months of the year to […]
Anavila Misra’s collection Payanam previewed in Chennai In early October, famed fashion designer Anavila Misra launched her latest collection Payanam, inspired by the fabrics of Chettinad, at the Chettinad Heritage Festival. This week, the collection was previewed at The Folly, Amethyst along with jewellery by Sheetal Zaveri. An insightful talk by photographer Bharath Ramamrutham about how […]
How does the squirting cucumber squirt? Premium The squirting cucumber (Ecballium elaterium) is named for the ballistic method the species uses to disperse its seeds. When ripe, the ovoid-shaped fruits detach from the stem and eject the seeds explosively in a high-pressure jet of mucilage. This projectile launch — lasting just 30 milliseconds — causes […]
Jay Shah begins tenure as ICC Chairman, sets Olympics and women’s cricket as priority A day after resigning as the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Jay Shah has taken over as the chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the sport’s global governing body. While Shah was looking forward […]
India women’s hockey team for Junior Asia Cup announced: Full squad list India will defend its title at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in Muscat, Oman, from December 7-15, 2024. The tournament also doubles as a qualifier for the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup 2025. India is in Pool A with […]
VIDEO | ‘Sundar is being prepared to replace outgoing Ashwin’, feels Harbhajan Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes that Washington Sundar’s inclusion ahead of veteran R Ashwin indicates that team India is looking to move ahead and prepare the youngster for replacing the senior pro. “Ravichandran Ashwin has been a great servant of Indian cricket […]
Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who recently became a victim of a deepfake video scandal, has now taken on a new role to fight back against cybercrimes. The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed Rashmika as the brand ambassador for the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), an initiative aimed at combating the growing menace of online […]
Suriya has teamed up with acclaimed director Karthik Subbaraj for the highly anticipated film “Suriya 44,” produced by 2D Entertainment and Stone Bench Films. Despite wrapping up shooting in just four months, the film’s release is slated for Summer 2025, allowing ample time for post-production without pressure. Fans, who had initially expected “Suriya 44” to […]
Popular actress Ramya Pandian, who shot to fame with her stint on Vijay TV’s hit shows “Cook with Comali” and “Bigg Boss,” is making headlines for an exciting personal update. Known for her strong social media presence, where her photoshoots often go viral, the actress is now preparing for a major life event—her wedding. According […]
