Chandrayaan-3 landed on possibly oldest craters of Moon: Scientists

Chandrayaan-3 landed on possibly oldest craters of Moon: Scientists

India’s lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 possibly landed in one of the oldest craters of the Moon, according to scientists who analysed images from the mission and satellites. “The crater was formed during the Nectarian period, which dates back to 3.85 billion years and is one of the oldest time periods in the Moon’s history,” the team, […]


Over 100 people killed in rain-triggered floods and landslides in Nepal

Over 100 people killed in rain-triggered floods and landslides in Nepal

The death toll from rain-triggered floodings and landslides across Nepal climbed to 102 on Sunday, police said. Large swathes of eastern and central Nepal have been inundated since Friday, with flash floods reported in parts of the country. According to the Armed Police Force sources, 64 people are missing in floods, landslides and inundation, while 45 […]


Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader is “a measure of justice”: Joe Biden

Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader is “a measure of justice”: Joe Biden

President Joe Biden stood behind Israel after it killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, calling his death a “measure of justice” and pledging renewed work toward peace in a region straining under the threat of wider war.  “Ultimately, our aim is to de-escalate the ongoing conflicts in both Gaza and Lebanon through diplomatic means,” Biden said […]


IPL 2025 - Rule change allows CSK option of retaining MS Dhoni as uncapped player

IPL 2025 – Rule change allows CSK option of retaining MS Dhoni as uncapped player

The question of whether Dhoni will continue to play IPL cricket – the only tournament he plays – or not has been doing the rounds the last few seasons. After undergoing knee surgery in 2023, he handed over the CSK captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of IPL 2024 and played a limited role with the […]


IPL 2025 - Overseas players' auction price capped to INR 18 crore

IPL 2025 – Overseas players’ auction price capped to INR 18 crore

Overseas players who make themselves unavailable for an IPL season after being bought at an auction without legitimate reasons, will henceforth be penalised with two-year bans. That aside, overseas players’ auction price tags will be the “lower of the highest retention price” – of INR 18 crore (US$ 2.1 million approx.) – or “the highest […]


Udhayanidhi elevated as deputy CM, Senthil Balaji makes a comeback in TN cabinet reshuffle

Udhayanidhi elevated as deputy CM, Senthil Balaji makes a comeback in TN cabinet reshuffle

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Saturday approved Chief Minister M K Stalin’s recommendations on a cabinet reshuffle that included the elevation of his son Udhayanidhi as deputy CM and saw the return of V Senthil Balaji to the council of ministers, two days after the Supreme Court granted him bail in a money […]


Ind vs Ban - Maiden call-up for Mayank Yadav as India name fresh-looking 15 for Bangladesh T20Is

Ind vs Ban – Maiden call-up for Mayank Yadav as India name fresh-looking 15 for Bangladesh T20Is

Fast bowler Mayank Yadav, who lit up IPL 2024 with his searing spells of 150kph-plus pace, has earned his maiden India call-up. He has been named in India’s squad for the T20I series against Bangladesh. Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who last played a T20I in 2021, has been recalled. India have named a fresh-looking squad […]


IPL 2025 auction retention rules - Six retentions per team, right to match returns, Impact Player to stay

IPL 2025 auction retention rules – Six retentions per team, right to match returns, Impact Player to stay

Franchises can retain up to six players each, the right-to-match option is back at the auction, and the Impact Player rule will remain in place for IPL 2025. That aside, the auction purse is bigger at INR 120 crore (US$ 14.33 million approx.), INR 20 crore more than last year. These are among the most […]


Jayakanthan R emerges as the clear winner in the Chennai round of The Hindu businessline Cerebration Corporate Quiz 2024

Jayakanthan R emerges as the clear winner in the Chennai round of The Hindu businessline Cerebration Corporate Quiz 2024

The Chennai regional round of the 21st edition of The Hindu businessline Cerebration Quiz 2024 took place on September 28, featuring six brilliant participants. After an intense showdown spanning four competitive rounds Jayakanthan R emerged victorious with 55 points. Gaurav Dutta secured second place with 30 points, and Ramesh Natarajan came in third with 10 […]