IRONMAN triathlete Renee Noronha and ultra-runner Sufiya Sufi. (Pics: Special arrangement) Walk into any major road race in India today and one thing stands out almost immediately. The runners waiting behind the start line are younger, the conversations are different and the field is far more diverse than it was even a few years ago.Some…
Representative image (AP Photo) A historic heat wave sweeping across France has thrown this weekend’s Paris Diamond League meeting into uncertainty after police authorities requested the cancellation of the prestigious track and field event, citing mounting pressure on emergency services and worsening weather conditions.The Paris police prefecture announced on Friday that it had asked organisers…
Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer (PTI photo) Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer admitted that his side fell short in execution with the ball after suffering their first defeat of IPL 2026, despite putting up a commanding total against Rajasthan Royals. Reflecting on the loss, Iyer felt the total on the board was more than competitive…
Bengaluru: Buses stopping on roadsides have increased, but the reason is not traffic or route issues, but the new QR code ticketing system which is slowing BMTC operations.The pilot, which was launched a few weeks ago, issues tickets after the conductor enters the area details, generating a QR code on the electronic ticketing machines for…
“Some boundaries should never be crossed.”A year on, the Army’s words no longer stand alone. They echo as memory and warning — marking the day that altered how Pahalgam is seen, felt and remembered. It was a moment when the valley’s calm fractured without warning.Birdsong gave way to gunfire. Routine turned to panic. Twenty-six lives…
India’s Prasidh Krishna (ANI Photo) Prasidh Krishna endured a forgettable return to India’s T20I side as Ireland’s middle order took him apart in the opening T20I at the Civil Service Cricket Club on Friday.The fast bowler conceded 27 runs in his fourth over, making it the most expensive over bowled by an Indian against Ireland…
A manhunt is under way in Florida after deputies said a man trying to stop a dog attack accidentally shot and killed the animal’s owner, sparking a large police search and school lockdowns.43-year-old Matthew Lee Pasco fled the scene on foot after the shooting on Friday in Leesburg, in Lake County. Authorities say the incident…
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…
Mangaluru: The Mangaluru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) will soon develop a park on 84 cents of land near the bridge-cum-saltwater exclusion dam at Harekala in district minister UT Khader’s constituency. The bridge-cum-barrage connecting Harekala and Adyar was built at an estimated cost of Rs 192 crore.MUDA chairman Santhosh Kumar Shetty said the tender process for…
A giant FIFA World Cup match ball (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the Round of 32. With Canada and South Africa kicking off the knockout stage, fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the next phase of the tournament.So, who will the favourites face?BrazilThe most successful nation in FIFA World…
