Royal Challengers Bengaluru have kickstarted their five-day conditioning camp primarily with eight of its domestic players.
Taliban takes centre stage as Kabul cut out of peace talks
President Ashraf Ghani is being pushed to the sidelines as the Taliban ignores his overtures for peace and negotiates instead with his friends, and enemies, over the future of Afghanistan.
Smith and Warner to play ‘huge’ part in Ashes: Paine
Skipper Tim Paine said he expects the banned Steve Smith and David Warner to play ‘a huge’ role in this year’s Ashes series against England, with Australia now in ‘a really good place.’
Eight dead in possible arson attack at Paris apartment block
Paris: Eight people have died in an overnight blaze at an apartment block in Paris that is being treated by police as possible arson attack,…
Union Budget is self-serving, says Kamal Haasan
Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president Kamal Haasan today said the NDA government’s Union Budget seemed in parts like the legitimate version of money for votes.
Pope Francis celebrates historic Mass in Arabian Peninsula
Pope Francis ministered on Tuesday to the thriving Catholic community in the United Arab Emirates as he concluded his historic visit to the Arabian Peninsula with the first-ever papal Mass here and a call for his flock to remain meek in following God.
Kunal’s ton helps TI Cycles take lead
Kunal Chandela’s 100 (131b, 13×4, 3×6) enabled TI Cycles to take crucial first-innings lead against Jolly Rovers on the final day of the second round of the TNCA First Division League here on Monday.
TI Financial Holdings PAT up by 25%
TI Financial Holdings Limited (TIFHL) has stated that the firm registered profit after tax for the quarter ended 31 December, 2018 at Rs 2.05 crore as against a profit of Rs 1.25 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Japan finance minister Aso sorry for criticizing childless
Japan’s Finance Minister Taro Aso has reluctantly apologized for saying childless people are to blame for the country’s rising social security costs and its aging and declining population.
Lakshmi Vilas Bank biz drops by a per cent
Gross advances of the bank stood at Rs 24,123 crore as against Rs 25,231 crore, a y-o-y decline of 4.39 per cent, a release stated. Total deposits rose from Rs 30,620 crore to Rs 30,787 crore, registering y-o-y growth of 0.55 per cent.

