India and England set the stage for a thrilling final day at Headingley as the hosts reached 21/0 at stumps on Day 4, chasing a challenging target of 371 in the first Test. Openers Zak Crawley (12*) and Ben Duckett (9*) ensured no damage was done before close of play, navigating a tense six-over phase under fading light.
Dhanush deserves national award for Kubera: Chiranjeevi
Stating that he could not imagine anyone else other than Dhanush playing the character of Deva in director Sekhar Kammula’s recently released ‘Kuberaa’, Telugu Mega Star Chiranjeevi has said that Dhanush must get the National Award for Best actor for his performance in the film.
Vijay Sethupathi’s son Surya starrer Phoenix Veezhan from 4 July
Phoenix Veezhan to release 4 July
Sasikumar’s Freedom wraps up filming
Sasikumar and filmmaker Sathya Siva have officially wrapped up shooting for their upcoming action drama Freedom, slated for a July 10 release in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi
Devotion should reach people through cinema, Says Sarathkumar
The pre-release event of the grand pan-Indian film Kannappa was held yesterday, ahead of its worldwide release on June 27.
PE, VC investments in India reach $2.4 bn in May
Private equity and venture capital (EY-IVCA report) investments in India stood at $2.4 billion across 97 deals in May, according to a report released on Monday.
‘India’s economic activity surges to 14-month high’
Indian economic activity has surged to a 14-month high in June as companies scaled up output in response to faster increases in total new business intakes and a record upturn in export orders, according to the HSBC flash PMI data released on Monday.
New way of measuring blood pressure could be a lifeline for thousands of people
A new method for enhancing the accuracy of interpreting blood pressure measurements taken at the ankle may be critical for patients who are unable to have their arm blood pressure monitored.
Parliamentary panel summons Boeing executives over aviation safety concerns
In the wake of the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash that killed 270 people, a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture has summoned Boeing executives, senior airline officials, and key government functionaries to address growing concerns over civil aviation safety in India, a report mentioned.
Gehlot questions Centre’s ‘silence’ on Israel-Iran conflict
Senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday questioned the central government over its alleged silence on the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.

