tar West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell was on Saturday ruled out of the three-match T20 series against India, dealing a big blow to the visitors on the eve of the opening game at the Eden Gardens here.
Clothes given to needy to celebrate Deepavali
Sri Bala Vinayakar Seva Trust of Sri Bala Vinayakar Temple at Bharani Colony, Saligramam, as part of Deepavali celebrations organised free clothes distribution to the needy on the temple premises recently.
Herath in happy hunting ground for swansong
Rangana Herath, the most successful left-arm spinner in history, will be looking to bring down the curtain on his long and glittering Test career with some big name England scalps in Galle this week.
Iceland film festival in city from 9 to 12 Nov
Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation in association with Embassy of Iceland, New Delhi are organising Icelandic film festival at Russian Centre of Science and Culture, 74, Kasturi Ranga Road on 9, 11 and 12 November.
Chennai slumps to third successive defeat at home
Defending Champions Chennaiyin FC’s winless streak continued in the fifth season of the Indian Super League season as they slumped to a fifth loss in six games against Mumbai City FC at home.
Lass enthralls morning walkers at Nageswara Rao Park
As part of the monthly Sunday Kutcheri in the Park organised by Sundaram Finance, 14-year-old G Gurupreethi, student of Vidwan B Umashankar, presented a lively mikeless kutcheri at the chess square of the Nageswara Rao Park in Mylapore today, between 7 am and 8 am.
SKS 48 hr Deepavali Kondattam begins
Customers can enjoy a flat 10 per cent discount on purchases made during the time, a press release said.
Djokovic denies Federer 100th title
Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in a thrilling semi-final at the Paris Masters on Saturday to extend his winning run to 22 matches ahead of his return to world number one next week.
Deepavali dhamaka: Those were the days
Deepavali is a festival of joy and sharing. But in recent years, many would have heard, “It doesn’t feel like Deepavali month.” So, is the joy of the festival is fading? If yes, why? Old-aged people share their vivid memories of Deepavali time.