A Wheelchair Basketball India Exchange Program, funded by the U.S. Department of State and organized in Chennai and Coimbatore during July and August 2025, has helped advance adaptive sports, support student achievement, and encourage cross-cultural understanding between the United States and India.
Chennai to host Buchi Babu tourney
The 2025 All India Buchi Babu Invitation Cricket Tournament will be held in Chennai from August 18 to September 9, with matches scheduled across prominent city venues, including the recently opened Gojan Cricket Grounds in Red Hills.
Deepti Sharma climbs to second spot
Mandhana slips in ICC Women’s T20I rankings Dubai, Aug 13: India’s Deepti Sharma inched closer to the top spot after rising to second place in the latest ICC Women’s T20I bowling rankings, while opener Smriti Mandhana slipped to the second position among batters.
Sikh man in US beaten mercilessly with golf club
A 70-year-old Sikh man was attacked with a golf club in North Hollywood, leaving him critically injured. The victim reportedly suffered from broken facial bones and bleeding in the brain. According to his brother, he has undergone three surgeries. The Sikh community in Los Angeles condemned the attack and also sought increased police protection in the area.
Irish President condemns attacks on Indians
Irish President Michael D Higgins has strongly condemned the recent attacks on members of the Indian community in Ireland, calling them “despicable” and contrary to the country’s values. In a statement, Higgins expressed a “deep sense of gratitude” for the “immense contribution” of the Indian community to Irish life, highlighting their role in medicine, nursing, the caring professions, culture, business, and enterprise.
S Korean Prez to meet Trump on 25 Aug
South Korea’s new President Lee Jae Myung will travel to Washington later this month to meet with US President Donald Trump, Lee’s office said Tuesday, for talks on trade and defence cooperation in the face of nuclear-armed North Korea and other threats.
Israeli attacks kill 89 in Gaza in the past 48 hours
At least 89 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza in the past 48 hours, the Gaza Health Ministry said.
Russia hopes for better ties with US after Alaska summit
Russia hopes the upcoming meeting between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump will help improve relations.
Kalyani Priyadarshan stars as India’s first ‘Superwoman’ in Loka
Superhero films, inspired by Hollywood, have been steadily emerging in Indian cinema.
TN govt approves special shows for Rajinikanth’s Coolie
The Tamil Nadu government has granted permission for special screenings of the much-anticipated film Coolie on its opening day, August 14. Producers Sun Pictures had requested the allowance, and the state approved it earlier this week. Under the new arrangement, theatres across Tamil Nadu can begin screenings from 9:00 a.m.
