Mitchell cleared for NZ’s T20 WC campaign

All-rounder Daryl Mitchell will be retained in New Zealand’s squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia and may recover in time from a broken finger for the Black Caps’ first game on Oct. 22 against the hosts. Mitchell fractured the little finger on his right hand last week and was ruled out of the ongoing tri-series at home against Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Direct tax collection jumps 24 pc in first half of FY23

Gross collection of tax on corporate and individual earnings jumped nearly 24 per cent so far in the current fiscal year that started on April 1, the tax department said on Sunday.The gross collection of taxes on corporate earnings rose 16.74 per cent

Fahadh Faasil’s ‘Dhoomam’ goes on floors

Fahadh Faasil’s new film ‘Dhoomam’ went on the floors on Sunday. ‘Dhoomam’ is being directed by Pawan Kumar of ‘U Turn’ fame. KGF and Kantara fame Hombale Films is producing the film.

Arya’s next film goes on floors

Director Muthaiya’s new film, featuring actor Arya in the lead, went on floors on Sunday with a traditional pooja ceremony here in the city.