Lots of slick interplay and intricate passing from the defending champions, capped by a trademark moment of magic from Lionel Messi, have given Argentina a 1-0 advantage over Algeria at the break. Yet Algeria remain very much in the contest after a spirited first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Messi once again carved his name into…
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath during an inspection visit to review work at Major Dhyan Chand Sports University. (PTI Photo) Uttar Pradesh is stepping up its ambition to become a major sporting hub, with the government led by Yogi Adityanath rolling out a wide-ranging plan focused on world-class infrastructure, education and grassroots development. At the…
Dick Parry, the saxophonist who contributed to some of Pink Floyd’s biggest hits, passed away at the age of 83. The rock band’s core member, David Gilmour, announced the unfortunate demise on social media, honoring the memories. David Gilmour bids goodbye to Dick Parry Recalling the age-old friendship, Gilmour wrote, “My dear friend Dick Parry…
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has praised outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook as he announced to step down from the role starting September 1, 2026. Announcing his exit from Apple, Tim Cook shared a post where he wrote: “I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and thank you for believing in me to…
Felix Lengyel, also known as xQc, has made a bold claim about the Overwatch League. While watching an old 2019 clip, he reacted strongly to reported high viewership numbers. He said the league may have used bots to inflate its audience figures. This surprised many fans, as the Overwatch League was once seen as one…
ENG vs NZ, 2nd Test Day 5 Live: New Zealand head into the final day of the second Test at The Oval firmly in control, needing just five wickets to secure victory and level the three-match series at 1-1. England, meanwhile, require an extraordinary 281 more runs with only five wickets in hand to complete…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister on Sunday launched his election campaign in the Mannargudi Assembly constituency of Thiruvarur district, supporting DMK candidate TRB Rajaa, as the party intensified its campaign ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.Addressing gatherings during the campaign, Udhayanidhi Stalin hit out at unnamed critics, saying, “Some say I am…
The ongoing Middle East crisis is emerging as a disruption for India, with risks spreading across energy markets, trade flows and supply chains, according to a recent white paper by Dun & Bradstreet.The report shows that countries in the Gulf–Levant region account for nearly 15 per cent of India’s merchandise exports and about 21 per…
Bengaluru: The recent disappearance of a trekker from Kerala in the dense forests of Kodagu has once again brought into sharp focus the often-underestimated risks associated with trekking in the forests of Karnataka. Even as the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats and other scenic hinterlands continue to attract thousands of adventure enthusiasts every year, trekking experts and…
Mangaluru: Paramesh Sankrappa Bandi, a trader in spices from the temple town of Kukke, achieved an extraordinary feat of patience and precision by inscribing the entire Sri Rama Raksha Stotra on 476 grains of rice. Popularly known as ‘Micro Art Paramesh’, he completed the task in 10 hours of continuous work, without the aid of…
