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Lankan president's party sweeps parliamentary polls

Sri Lanka's National People's Power of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday swept the parliamentary elections by winning a two-thirds majority, and also dominating the Jaffna electoral......

Will Vijay Do Business With The BJP?

If the BJP has to work as a junior partner of Vijay's TVK, then either the party will have to change the state leader, or the latter should change himself.Incidentally, ever since Vijay started......

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket.He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual......

The World's First Suicide Bomber

On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation.Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly......

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A will remain at sea for 8 months.They will rely on wind power, do the repairs on the boat themselves and navigate some the world's most treacherous waters.......

Don't panic! Bad June doesn't mean bad monsoon

The southwest monsoon has started on a weak note and this has delayed the sowing of kharif crops. Photograph: PTI Photo Though a cause for concern, the situation hasn’t reached a stage......

English Cricket, Bank of England: The Great Revival

'These are interesting days for watchers of English cricket and central banking,' points out Amol Agrawal. IMAGE: The England team celebrates Aaron Finch's wicket during the World Cup semi-final......

PS-1: Mani Ratnam's Magic Works Again, Yet...

Ponniyin Selvan has everything going for it, yet, there is something missing for a wholesome film experience, observes N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Vikram as Aditya Karikalan in Ponniyin Selvan-1.......

The Family Man 2 review

Manoj Bajpayee simply lives, and loves, the role -- of a man who life is fast passing by, and who continues to live the lie of a simple government servant, observes Saisuresh Sivaswamy. What do......

Dhoni to join T10 League? Rumours swirl...

Will MS Dhoni play T10 cricket? T Ten Global Sports chairman admits possibility IMAGE: MS Dhoni could make surprise debut in T10 League. Photograph: BCCI Shaji Ul Mulk, T Ten Global Sports......

'If I get the call and...'

IMAGE: Captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum have had a formidable partnership in Test cricket. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters England Test skipper Ben Stokes said that he is open to......

England's Stokes ruled out for rest of summer with injury

IMAGE: Ben Stokes was spotted on crutches after The Hundred game between Northern Superchargers and Manchester Originals on Sunday. Photograph: ICC/X England will be without captain Ben Stokes for......

Stokes doubtful for SL Tests after hamstring injury

IMAGE: Ben Stokes was helped off the field after suffering an injury while playing for the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred on Sunday. Photograph: Sky Sports Cricket/X England Test captain......

Ben Stokes to play in The Hundred: ECB

IMAGE: Stokes, who last played in the competition in 2021, will be available to his team Northern Superchargers. Photograph: Reuters / Peter Cziborra England captain Ben Stokes will play in The......

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