The FIFA World Cup is often described as football’s ultimate global celebration, a tournament that transcends borders, politics and cultural divides. Yet, as the 2026 edition kicked off on June 11 across the United States, Mexico and Canada, attention quickly shifted from the action on the pitch to a growing list of visa denials, entry…
Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku (9) celebrates a goal with teammates during the World Cup Group G match against Egypt. (AP Photo) Belgium narrowly avoided an embarrassing start to their FIFA World Cup campaign as Romelu Lukaku’s immediate influence rescued a 1-1 draw against Egypt in a tense Group G encounter on Monday.With the Red Devils staring…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Tilak Varma NEW DELHI: The India A vs Sri Lanka A match in the Tri-Nation A Series in Dambulla had everything – controversy, confusion, heated exchanges, a Super Over and even a tense confrontation involving teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.While Sri Lanka A eventually emerged victorious in the Super Over on Monday,…
MUMBAI: India’s balance of payments swung from a surplus of $0.5 billion in April 2025 to a deficit of $ 6.6 billion in April 2026, even as the current account moved into surplus during the period. The current account recorded a surplus of $4.7 billion in April 2026 compared with a deficit of $4.8 billion…
By Shloka A JatkarAs conversations about the portrayal of women in entertainment once again make headlines, a recently held seminar in Bengaluru focused on a larger question: Have we really moved beyond viewing women only through the lens of their bodies? Titled Gender, Gaze, and Authority: Challenges of Writing the Body and Gender Politics, the…
Bengaluru: Karnataka high court has dismissed a PIL plea challenging the state govt’s decision to transfer seven acres of land belonging to Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU) in Hebbal for judges’ quarters and a super-specialty hospital.The petition questioned a Jan 8, 2026 govt order directing the transfer of four acres of land…
Bengaluru: Just a few hours of managing Bengaluru’s busy junctions was enough to leave many volunteers with a reality check of the city’s traffic problem.What began as a civic effort to bring citizens closer to the ground realities of traffic management has steadily drawn strong participation. Since its inception in Oct 2025, 1,864 people have…
Bengaluru: A 54-year-old school teacher riding pillion on a bike-taxi operated by Rapido died after she accidentally fell from the two-wheeler in JP Nagar late Sunday night. The victim is S Radha, teacher with Delhi Public School (South) and a resident of Arakere.Police said Radha visited her friends and relatives in Nagarabhavi and was riding…
The government will sell up to a 5% stake in General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) through an offer for sale (OFS) at a floor price of Rs 352 per share, with the issue opening for institutional investors on Tuesday (June 16).Retail investors will be able to bid on Wednesday under the two-day OFS, reported…
Bengaluru: Expatriates living and working in Bengaluru see the city evolving into one of the world’s leading technology and business hubs over the next decade, citing its cosmopolitan culture, economic strength, and thriving startup ecosystem.Speaking at the Expat Business Council’s (EBC) June networking event last weekend, they shared their outlook on the city, identifying AI,…
