Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (AP Photo) Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has delivered an emotional message of unity ahead of the biggest match in his country’s football history, urging the island nation to stand together as the FIFA World Cup debutants prepare to face defending champions Argentina in the Round of 32.The Blue Sharks have already…
New Delhi: The T20 format has long been identified as the vehicle that can make cricket a global sport. Ireland’s recent series win over world champions India is just a reminder of how the game has evolved outside the current power centres of world cricket. Former India offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin, for one, reckons the future…
Croatia fans toss bottles and cans on the field after a Croatia goal was disallowed (AP/PTI) Croatia suffered a heartbreaking exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic VAR decision ruled out a stoppage-time equaliser in their last-32 clash against Portugal in Toronto.Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol thought he had rescued Croatia with…
The State Bank of Vietnam set the USD/VND mid-point at 25,203 on July 3. Interbank rates were quoted at 26,295/26,300, while unofficial market rates stood at 26,442/26,562. State-owned Saigon Jewelry Co. (SJC) quoted gold prices at 148.4 million/151.4 million dong per tael. The central bank allows the dong to trade within a ±5 per cent…
Croatia’s Igor Matanovic (20) reacts (AP Photo/Sam Balkansky) NEW DELHI: Croatia’s dramatic stoppage-time equaliser against Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was ruled out after a lengthy VAR review, a decision that ultimately proved decisive in their heartbreaking exit from the tournament.The controversy unfolded in the 103rd minute of the Round of 32 clash…
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Demand for specialised infrastructure talent outpaces software hiring in emerging AI ecosystem nationwide Bengaluru: India’s AI data-centre boom is creating an unexpected winner: engineers from mechanical, electrical and industrial backgrounds.As companies race to build energy-intensive AI infrastructure, mechanical, electrical and cooling engineers—roles long overshadowed by software jobs—are back in demand, commanding hefty salaries and opening…
Australia’s Jordan Bos (5) (AP Photo) Australia’s Jordan Bos has emerged as one of the surprise stars of the FIFA World Cup, with the flying full-back not only helping the Socceroos reach the knockout stage but also outpacing some of football’s biggest speedsters, including Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.The 23-year-old will once again be in…
Russia bought gasoline produced by Nayara Energy through international traders (Representative image) Russia reportedly bought gasoline produced by Nayara Energy through international traders as it deals with fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks on its energy infrastructure.The identity of the supplier comes a day after Reuters reported that Russia had started importing gasoline from India…
Pratitee Bordoloi becomes India’s lone medallist at World Youth Chess NEW DELHI: Last week, 13-year-old Woman FIDE Master (WFM) Pratitee Bordoloi created history for India in Montesilvano, Italy. Competing at the FIDE World Youth Chess Championship 2026, the Bengaluru-based youngster clinched the silver medal in the Girls Under-18 category.Entering as the 16th seed with a…
