Amla not fretting over his spot in playing XI

Hashim Amla is still not a certainty in the South African playing XI but the senior opener has made a case for himself with successive fifties in the warm-up games ahead of World Cup opener against England on 30 May.

Federer marks Paris return with victory

Roger Federer marked his return to Roland Garros after a four-year absence with a straight sets win over Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego on Sunday, admitting he ‘felt on edge’, as Angelique Kerber’s hopes of completing a career Grand Slam suffered a quick kill.

Vinoth scores match-winning fifty

Vinoth of Apollo Tyres scored an unbeaten half-century to help Apollo Tyres defeat Royal Enfield in a GR Kuppuswamy Memorial league cum knockout trophy match, held here recently.

Surendra Nagar residents happy with new water lines

Residents of Adambakkam Surendra Nagar are now a happy lot thanks to the efforts of residents’ community – Federation of Adambakkam Welfare Associations (FAWA) and Surendra Nagar Residents’ Welfare Association.

Motorists take detour choking road at Perungudi

Commuters on the Panchayat Main Road in Perungudi are battling traffic congestion every morning. In order to avoid the ITEL Toll Plaza, four-wheelers, such as water tankers and garbage trucks, commute through the very narrow road, thus adding to the hassle.

Velacheri to soon get new playground

After years of delay, officials have given the consent and have confirmed to convert a plot located at Bethel Avenue, VGP Selva Nagar, into a playground.