In a bid to create awareness on breastfeeding, doctors, nurses and students of Government Kasturba Gandhi Hospital held an awareness rally today from Omandurar Medical College, marking World Breastfeeding Week (1 to 7 August).
Chennai’s Mike Tyson, boxer Priyakumar, looks for sponsors
A leap to get into national amateur boxing still eludes M Priyakumar, a 24-year-old boxer from Model Line, Old Washermenpet. Hailing from a humble background, Priyakumar alias Godwin still struggles in his boxing career without sponsors even after winning many trophies in his career so far.
UAE to launch Arab world’s first spacecraft to Mars in July 2020
The UAE has announced that it will launch the ‘Hope Probe’, the Arab world’s first spacecraft to Mars, in July 2020.
Malaysian lawmaker sorry for proposed ‘anti-seduction law’
A Malaysian lawmaker apologised Thursday after his proposal for legislation to protect men from being “seduced” by women into committing sex crimes such as rape sparked a storm of criticism.
Ultimate Table Tennis: Sharath Kamal stars for Chennai Lions
India’s star player Sharath Kamal tapped into his bag of experience to give Chennai Lions a nerve-wracking 8-7 victory over Goa Challengers in the Ultimate Table Tennis here Wednesday.
China says has begun purchase of more US farm goods
China said on Thursday that it had begun purchasing more US farm goods after the two economic giants restarted thorny trade talks with face-to-face negotiations in Shanghai this week.
Yemen official says 40 killed in Aden attacks
A Yemen health official and witnesses say at least 40 people have been killed and dozens wounded in a missile attack and coordinated suicide bombings in the southern port city of Aden.
IPL: Mumbai Indians swaps Markande with Rutherford from Delhi Capitals
The 20-year-old will be another player which exemplifies Mumbai Indians’ spot them young and watch them grow approach to team building.
Partial Dutch ban on face-covering clothing comes into force
A new Dutch law has come into force banning face-covering clothing – including the burqa and niqab worn by conservative Muslim women – on public transport, in government buildings and at health and education institutions.
TNPL 2019: Madurai Panthers defeat Trichy Warriors in Super Over
Siechem Madurai Panthers (SMP) put their Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) campaign back on track with a nail-biting victory in the Super Over after their duel against Ruby Trichy Warriors (RTW) ended in a tie at the NPR College Ground, Dindigul, Wednesday.