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‘Violence should not be solution’: Rajinikanth on CAA protest

In a late night tweet, Rajinikanth expressed concern over violence in various parts of the country.

20 Dec 2019 9:25 AM

"They did not allow me inside, they might say what right have you to go inside," he said adding he visited the varsity to be the 'defender' of students. (Photo: File)

CAA: Not allowed into campus, Haasan addresses agitating students through gates

The MNM chief said he was at the varsity to express solidarity with the students.

18 Dec 2019 9:10 PM

A section of the students of the Madras Universtiy continued their protest for the second day on Tuesday against the amendment to the Citizenship Act by staying put inside the Marina campus here, as police entered the premises. (Photo: ANI)

Police enter Madras varsity as students continue protest against Citizenship Act

The Madras University is one of the oldest in India and students of the varsity are among others who have been protesting against the CAA.

17 Dec 2019 8:47 PM

India wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant who is known for his big-hitting capabilities said that there is nothing like a natural game and the player should have to bat according to the situation. (Photo:PTI)

There is nothing like natural game: Rishabh Pant after scoring maiden ODI 50 vs WI

The 22-year-old batsman scored 71 runs off 69 balls when the team lost the top-three batsman.

16 Dec 2019 1:22 PM

Shimron Hetmyer, who scored a century and built a 218-run match-winning partnership with Shai Hope, said he wants to enjoy his batting as much as possible. (Photo: AP)

'Want to enjoy my batting as much as possible': Shimron Hetmyer

Hope and Hetmyer guided West Indies to a comfortable eight-wicket win over India in the first ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

16 Dec 2019 1:15 PM

India captain Virat Kohli on Sunday expressed his strong displeasure at the manner in which Ravindra Jadeja was given run out following a late DRS call in the first ODI against West Indies here on Sunday. (Photo:AP)

I’ve never seen that in cricket: Virat Kohli on Ravindra Jadeja's disputed run out

The incident took place in the 48th over when Jadeja went for a quick single and the fielder effected a direct hit at the striker's end.

16 Dec 2019 11:12 AM

Swashbuckling West Indies batsman Shimron Hetmyer described his match-winning 139 against India in the first one-dayer here as the best knock of his career but said he would have been happier had he finished off the game. (Photo:PTI)

It was my best knock: Shimron Hetmyer

Hetmyer was out in the 39th over after stitching 218 runs for the second wicket with fellow centurion Shai Hope (102 not out).

16 Dec 2019 11:03 AM

Chasing 288 on a slow surface was expected to be a challenging task but thanks to Hetmyer (139 off 106) and opener Shai Hope (102 not out off 150), the visitors raced to victory in 47.5 overs. (Photo: AP)

IND vs WI: Hetmyer, Hope hammer centuries as West Indies draw first blood vs India

The duo shared a decisive 218-run stand for the second wicket after the fall of Sunil Ambris in the fifth over.

16 Dec 2019 12:06 AM

West Indies won the toss and asked India to bat first in the first ODI of the three-match series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. (Photo:BCCI)

Ind vs WI 1st ODI: West Indies win toss, elect to bowl first

India had clinched the T20I series 2-1 after defeating West Indies in the third match.

15 Dec 2019 1:45 PM

Batting coach Vikram Rathour on Saturday said Rishabh Pant will be a 'massive player' for the Indian team once he starts getting runs, backing the under-fire wicketkeeper to the hilt. (Photo: AFP)

'Pant will be massive player once he starts getting runs' : Rathour By Shyam Sundar

'The reason why we keep discussing him is that he has got an immense ability. Everybody believes he can be an X factor.'

14 Dec 2019 5:33 PM

His place in India's Test squad cemented, opener Mayank Agarwal says it is easy to switch formats if the game-plan is clear. (Photo: Twitter)

''Easy to switch formats if game-plan is clear" : Mayank Agarwal

Agarwal has been picked in the team for the ODI series against West Indies as a replacement for the injured Shikhar Dhawan.

14 Dec 2019 3:36 PM

India will have their tails up whey they play West Indies in the first One-day International of the three-match rubber here on Sunday, seeking a 10th straight bilateral ODI series win against the side from the Caribbean. (Photo :PTI)

India firm favourites going into first ODI against West Indies

The home team will miss the services of seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who is out with a groin problem and Shikhar Dhawan.

14 Dec 2019 12:39 PM

Virat Kohli is the 'benchmark' and that is why all West Indies players should work as hard as the Indian captain to achieve their goals, feels their assistant coach Roddy Estwick. (Photo: AFP)

Work as hard as Virat Kohli: West Indies assistant coach to players

Estwick also said the West Indies team had done well to bridge the gap with India in the T20s and hoped to do the same in the ODIs too.

13 Dec 2019 4:18 PM

India and West Indies team players arrived here on Thursday for the first one-day international to be played at the M A Chidambaram stadium on Sunday. (Photo: Twitter/ Virat Kohli)

India, West Indies teams arrive at Chennai for first ODI

The two teams will face off in the first match of the three-match ODI series after the host won the T20 series 2-1 on Wednesday in Mumbai.

12 Dec 2019 6:10 PM

Viswanathan Anand, India's torchbearer in chess and the country's first-ever Grand Master, has inspired a legion of players including the city-based R Praggnanandhaa. (Photo: File)

Chess wizard Viswanathan Anand turns 50

A book 'Mind Master', penned by Anand along with sports writer Susan Ninan is being released to coincide with his birthday.

11 Dec 2019 12:55 PM

"Why are Tamils who are subjected to a methodic genocide and Muslims facing discrimination, be excluded from the bill? If it's a genuinely benevolent bill and not a vote garnering exercise, then why won't this CAB stop to pick up stranded Tamils and troubled Muslims of Sri Lanka?" he said in a tweet. (Photo; File)

Why Lankan tamils, Muslims left out if CAB 'genuinely benevolent': Kamal Haasan

Lok Sabha passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill on Monday. It will be tabled in Rajya Sabha for its consideration on Wednesday.

11 Dec 2019 8:39 AM

Terming the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill which was passed in the Rajya Sabha as regressive, a group of transgender activists Saturday appealed to the President not to give nod to the bill. (Photo: File)

Transgenders appeal to President to not give nod to bill

The representatives of LGBIQUA groups, told a press conference that the bill undermined their rights.

07 Dec 2019 8:50 PM

In his speech at a function on Sunday, Kumar had said 'ripe time will come and things will take place automatically. Thalapathi (as Stalin is called by his followers) will ascend the (Chief Minister's) throne.' (Photo: Twitter | DMK)

Days after praising Stalin, BJP leader Arasa Kumar joins DMK

Arasa Kumar joined the DMK in the presence of Stalin at the party headquarters 'Anna Arivalayam.'

05 Dec 2019 5:07 PM

Owen Coyle begins his stint as Chennaiyin FC head coach with an away game against Jamshedpur FC on December 9. (Photo: Chennaiyin FC website)

Chennaiyin FC appoint former Burnley coach Owen Coyle as new manager

The 53-year-old Scot replaces Englishman John Gregory after a lacklustre start to the ongoing ISL season.

04 Dec 2019 1:06 PM

All-rounder Vijay Shankar was named captain of the Tamil Nadu team for the Ranji Trophy, beginning on December 9. (Photo:AFP)

Vijay Shankar to lead Tamil Nadu in Ranji Trophy

The team was announced by the State Selection Committee of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association.

03 Dec 2019 10:48 AM

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