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Smuggling immigrants in containers to UK: Flashback to 25 years ago

A journalist colleague and I were to pose as asylum-seekers and interview illegal immigrants on a container from Belgium to the UK. Sounded simple enough. Little did we know what we were getting into.




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It peels the skill, ruins your white t-shirt, and is uneasy – The seatbelt tale




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An artiste par excellence: Kishore Kumar

Today, on his 91st birthday, it is obvious that Kishore Kumar will forever win the hearts of people of all generations




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Entrepreneurship 2021

What does the 2021 business environment have in store for aspiring entrepreneurs? Find out what the experts have to say




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Of restaurants and customer relationship management




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Share Market Highlights November 8, 2024: Sensex dips 55 pts, Nifty ends below 22,150; IT stocks hold firm

Sensex, Nifty updates on November 8, 2024: Indian equity indices ended lower on TFriday, with the Sensex down by 55.47 points at 79,486.32 and the Nifty falling 51.10 points to 24,148.20. Market breadth was negative, with 1,314 shares advancing and 2,475 declining. Sector-wise, IT gained 0.7 per cent, while media, PSU Bank, and metals dropped. Midcap and smallcap indices shed 1 per cent and 1.6 per cent, respectively.




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HC dismisses plea by Manappuram Finance MD&CEO to quash CBI notice

The CBI in Madurai had issued the notice to the private finance company official to cooperate in the investigation into the case of gold jewellery missing from Punjab National Bank, Pudukkottai Branch, in 2019




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Regulate supply of commodities to fair price shops, say employees




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Women SHGs receive loan amount of ₹816.77cr.




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HC quashes FIR over parking of lorry on a waterbody




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Showers in Thoothukudi; more rain expected in next 48 hours




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Implementation of government schemes reviewed at DISHA meeting in Madurai




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HC restrains authorities from constructing shopping complex on land used by villagers




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CM M.K. Stalin goes on a road show in Virudhunagar




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23 Rameswaram fishermen held by Sri Lankan Navy, three trawlers impounded

23 Rameswaram fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy for poaching, sparking concerns and calls for government intervention




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Cake-mixing ceremony ushers in the Christmas spirit in Madurai




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HC directs authorities to file status report on decision taken to demolish dilapidated library building and construct new one

A PIL petition complains about the dilapidated condition of the building and seeks a direction to authorities to construct a new one in its place.




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Fishermen to stage road roko on Pamban bridge as peace talks with officials fail




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Fishermen block Pamban bridge seeking release of those arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

A huge posse of police personnel was posted ahead of the bridge to stop the protesters who took out a procession towards the bridge




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Fisherfolks block Pamban Road bridge pressing for release of fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy




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Power shutdown in Tirunelveli on November 14




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Kia launches flagship EV9 SUV at 1.30 crore in India  

Kia’s latest entry in the luxury EV market, its EV9 flagship SUV competes SUVs from BMW, Audi and Mercedes.  




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Tecno Spark 30 C 5G with transformers skin, 120 Hz refresh rate launched in India for entry segment buyers

Tecno Spark 30 C runs of MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor




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Amazon’s refreshed Kindle lineup comes with faster, 7-inch option, and a first-ever colour Kindle

Amazon has launched an entirely new lineup of Kindle devices, introducing its first-ever colour Kindle, a reimagined Kindle Scribe, and more.




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Apple sharply cuts back on Vision Pro production: Report

Apple has sharply scaled back its Vision Pro production since early summer and could stop making the existing version of the mixed reality headset by year-end, the Information reported on Wednesday




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Should you buy a refurbished smartphone? Five reasons you should, and five you shouldn’t

Refurbished phones can be a cost-efficient option, but there are some factors to consider before deciding to buy one




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Apple takes 22% value share in Q3 2024 in India with iPhone 16, iPhone 15 shipments, and market expansion

India’s smartphone volume grew by 3% YoY during July-September, while its value surged by 12% YoY




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Shimron Hetmyer of Rajasthan Royals fined for breaching IPL Code of Conduct after losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL’s organisers did not specify why RR’s Shimron Hetmyer was fined; SRH won Qualifier 2 against RR by 36 runs yesterday




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KKR crush SRH by 8 wickets to clinch third IPL title

KKR chased down the target of 114 with as many as 57 balls to spare; Venkatesh Iyer remained not out on 52 off 26 balls




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Editorial. Brand IPL keeps shining

The business of cricket has never been better




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Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa defeats Magnus Carlsen for first classical win; sister Vaishali leads women’s competition

This significant win marks a milestone in Praggnanandhaa’s career, as he pushed Carlsen to fifth place, while Vaishali drew her game against Anna Muzychuk, further solidifying her lead




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Rohit Sharma says Indian cricket team has not really nailed down its batting unit

Indian cricket team fine-tunes T20 World Cup lineup with Pant’s impressive performance in warm-up match against Bangladesh




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Rohit Sharma tried to persuade Rahul Dravid to stay on as Indian cricket team’s coach

Rahul Dravid’s contract expires at the end of June, says he has no plans to re-apply for the position




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Afghanistan's Rashid hails team effort after special New Zealand win

Openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz (80) and Ibrahim Zadrau (44) combined for 103 runs to power Afghanistan to a total of 159, before Rashid and Fazalhaq Farooqi took four wickets apiece as New Zealand were skittled out for just 75




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Afghanistan defeats New Zealand; Rashid Khan says team focussed on its own skills rather than opponent

Afghanistan wins the T20 World Cup game against New Zealand by 84 runs; Afghanistan Captain Rashid Khan says team focussed on its own skills rather than opponent




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Clash of rivals: Ad interest high for India-Pak T20 World Cup tie

Inventory for the match nearly sold out; pubs and restaurants anticipate rich pickings




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Easiest way to reach out to young audience: Amul on T20 World Cup sponsorship

In the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup played in India, Amul had sponsored Afghanistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka. In 2011, Amul brand associated itself with cricket when it sponsored the Netherlands team




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Super Saturday: India-SA T20 WC final sees last-minute ad rush

Ad inventory selling at 40-50% premium for the clash at Kensington Oval




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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma retire from T20 Internationals after India’s World Cup win

Kohli, Sharma bid farewell to T20I cricket, capping off a triumphant World Cup campaign for India




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Budget 2024: Khelo India gets lion's share of Budget allocation for sports

Khelo India assigned ₹900 crore of the overall allocation of ₹3,442.32 crore for sports development




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Shooting star Manu Bhaker is new target of brands

From aerated drinks to cosmetics to nutrition brands, everyone wants to ally with the ace markswoman




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Lakshya Sen reaches Olympic semifinals, eyes historic medal

The 22-year-old World Championships bronze medallist triumphed over Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen in a thrilling three-game match, winning 19-21, 21-15, 21-12.




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Vinesh disqualified for being overweight before final

Vinesh Phogat had scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the gold medal bout in the event on Tuesday night




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As Haryana polls loom, politicians wrestle over Vinesh issue

Verbal bouts in Parliament as Opposition alleges conspiracy




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CAS to give decision on Vinesh's appeal this evening

This was after the ad-hoc division, set up especially for dispute resolution during the Olympics, said that a decision can be expected before the end of the Paris Games on Sunday




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CAS decision on Vinesh’s appeal to come on August 13

In her appeal, Vinesh demanded a joint silver with Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, as Phogat was within the prescribed weight limit during tuesday’s bouts




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CAS verdict on Vinesh deferred again; to be delivered on August 16

The 29-year-old was disqualified from the women's 50kg free-style final for being 100gm overweight at the time of weigh-in on Wednesday last week




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Vinesh Phogat's appeal against Olympic disqualification rejected by CAS: IOA

Vinesh was disqualified for being 100gm overweight at the time of the weigh-in on the morning of the women's 50kg freestyle final last week




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Vinesh Phogat returns to grand welcome after Paris heartbreak

Phogat had to stay back in Paris for the arbitration court verdict




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Shikhar Dhawan announces retirement, says 'I am at peace'

The 38-year-old made his international debut in 2010 in an ODI against Australia in Visakhapatnam and his last India game was also a 50-over match, against Bangladesh in 2022