Bengaluru: India’s Tilak Varma (PTI Photo) India vice-captain Tilak Varma has acknowledged that moving away from his preferred No. 3 position to bat lower down the order presents a challenge, but the 23-year-old is confident that regular practice and mental preparation will help him adjust to the demands of his new role.Tilak has increasingly been…
Veteran Tamil music composer Deva will be laid to rest at his native village near Arcot in Ranipet district on Sunday, October 18, with state honours. According to reports, his mortal remains will be taken from his Chennai residence to family farmland in Sakkaramallur for the final rites. Relatives and villagers have recalled the composer’s…
Leafy greens grow best in loose, well-draining soil that holds a little moisture. Mix roughly equal parts garden soil, cocopeat and well-rotted compost or vermicompost, which gives a soft, nutritious base. Fill the bag up to about an inch below the rim, so water does not spill over when you water. Press the soil down…
On October 18, the influence of the First Quarter Moon in Capricorn highlights the importance of cooperation. Individuals are encouraged to focus on joint efforts and practical planning instead of acting alone. While personal emotions might be steadier, communication with partners is crucial for resolving misunderstandings. It is advisable to finalize plans and confirm commitments;…
Russia’s Daniil Medvedev reacts during play against Spain’s Rafael Jodar in the men’s singles semifinal match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai, China, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) Daniil Medvedev threatened to quit his Shanghai Masters semi-final against Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar after a dispute over a replay.The Russian wanted officials…
Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran’s reported wedding plans have brought their relationship back into the spotlight, with an old video of the music composer and the Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO walking together in New York resurfacing online. The clip had previously fuelled dating speculation, which neither publicly confirmed at the time. The wedding news gained credibility…
AI representation/ChatGPT Two years ago, Mohammed Mumtaz Begum of Andhra Pradesh’s Tallamudi village bought a packet of vermicelli in Vijayawada and wondered why she could not make and sell the product in her hometown. That simple thought led her to start a home-based business with a ₹2 lakh bank loan. Today, her vermicelli reaches customers…
Dussehra is set to take place on October 20 in the northern and western regions of India, while it will be celebrated a day later in the east on October 21. This discrepancy is due to the differing methods of determining Dashami tithi, influenced by sunrise and afternoon times. Rituals such as Shastra Puja—honoring weapons,…
Noel cast the shift as a return to the founders’ purpose MUMBAI: Tata Trusts will put more weight on building institutions directly rather than only funding them, chairman Noel Tata said, as the charitable body’s differences with the Tata Sons board persist.In the Trusts’ FY26 annual report, Noel said the need was “not simply to…
Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain (Agency Image) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named a six-member commentary panel for the men’s ODI tri-series involving Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka, scheduled to be played from October 18 to 31, with prominent English commentators Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain missing from the line-up.The omission comes two months after…
