Steve Smith and David Warner will not be available for Australia’s upcoming Test series against India after the year-long ball-tampering bans on them were upheld by Cricket Australia on Tuesday after a review.
Indian-American elected president of Harvard student body
Sruthi Palaniappan, 20, whose parents migrated to the US from Chennai in 1992, has been elected as president of the Harvard University Undergraduate Council
Pugalenthi takes oath as Madras HC judge
B Pugalenthi took oath today as judge of the Madras High Court, taking the working strength of the court to 60 as against the sanctioned 75. Chief Justice V K Tahilramani administered the oath to Pugalenthi.
Indians’ stupendous run continues, eight in quarters
A judging controversy couldn’t stop the Indian juggernaut from rolling with as many as eight pugilists reaching the quarterfinals in the ongoing AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships on Monday.
Amala Paul turns action heroine in Adho Andha Paravai Pole
Amala Paul will be seen in a contemporary role in her next film. The actress plays a young woman entrepreneur who visits a jungle in one of her trekking adventure trips and gets lost on the dense woods in her upcoming female-centric adventure thriller Adho Andha Paravai Pole.
SC adjourns hearing on CBI chief’s plea
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Alok Verma’s petition against Centre’s decision to divest him of his duties and send him on leave will now be heard by the Supreme Court on 29 November after the apex court was told that details of Central Vigilance Commission enquiry against Verma and his reply were leaked and published by a news website.
NSE launches app, web platform for retail investors
Sebi chairman, Ajay Tyagi, launched the new app which would be available to all registered investors with NSE’s trading members and will also facilitate trading members in acquiring new retail investors
Vijender set for US debut next year
Indian boxing star Vijender Singh has signed a multi-year deal with legendary promoter Bob Arum’s company Top Rank, paving the way for his American debut next year after an unbeaten professional run in India and England.
HMSI becomes first manufacturer to sell 25 mn scooters in India
From achieving 10 million sales mark in 13 years, Honda added the additional 10 million customers in the next three years. The next five million were added within one year, a release stated.
Simbu starts dubbing for ‘Vandha Rajavaathan Varuven’
Already in race for getting a slot for release on Pongal 2019, Simbu has started dubbing for his Vandha Rajavaathan Varuven by Sundar C.
