Day: April 16, 2019

Subra Ramamurthy brings out latest his book, ‘Pursuing Reforms across Countries: Perils, Stresses and Rewards’ published by The Notion Press. The economist, who has worked in over 25 countries with top financial giants such as Commonwealth Fund for Technical Cooperation, United Nations, World Bank, Arab Monetary Fund and Asian Development Bank, has faced some thrilling, scary experiences in his career.

Royal Challengers Bangalore, the under-achievers this IPL, yet again find themselves in a precarious position as they did in 2016 and 2017, having managed just a solitary win from eight matches played so far.

Batting all-rounder Vijay Shankar on Monday experienced a “dream come true” moment and said he is learning the art of handling pressure in a mega event from IPL teammates like Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Everyone learns from setbacks and Hardik Pandya by his own admission is no different as he worked on his game and mindset during the forced break which is paying him dividends in the ongoing IPL.

District Election Commissioner (DEO) Prakash today held a meeting of election officials and poll observers at Amma Maaligai in Ripon Buildings. The noon meeting discussed poll preparedness in the three constituencies in Chennai – Chennai North, Chennai Central and Chennai South. 

Thiruvanmiyur Kerala Samajam released its annual souvenir ‘Sanghanaadam 2019’ at a function held at Shasthri Nagar Community Hall recently.

“The best thing I embrace about being a Tamilian is the Virunthombal (hospitality) we practise. We also have a beautiful language. But today, it has a lot of external influences.”

 An inconsistent Kings XI Punjab will look to sort their bowling woes and regain the momentum when they host a rejuvenated Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter today.

Chennaiyin FC Under-15s shared the spoils with FC Madras U-15s in a goalless draw in the 2018-19 Junior League (Chennai Zone) at the SSN College Ground here on Monday.

South Africa’s selectors will reveal on Thursday whether veteran batsman Hashim Amla will be part of the country’s squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.