Batting heavy India seek T20 WC silverware despite inexperience in bowling (SWOT Analysis)

IANS | June 8, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) India will enter the tenth edition of the Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales on the back of winning the 50-over World Cup on home soil last year. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side has a batting lineup capable of frightening any opponent, yet the bowling attack is still relatively inexperienced to excel in English conditions.

TN CM Vijay plays chess with Praggnanandhaa, awards Rs 50 lakh for Norway Chess triumph

IANS | June 8, 2026 12:37 PM

Chennai, June 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday felicitated chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa for his historic triumph at the Norway Chess tournament and presented him with a cash award of Rs 50 lakh. The meeting took an engaging turn when CM Vijay and the 20-year-old Grandmaster sat down across a chessboard for a friendly game.