MUMBAI: Mumbai’s roads get flooded, train services get disrupted, traffic snarls and daily life come to a standstill every monsoon season. Heavy rain is the immediate trigger, but experts say it’s a combination of natural and man-made causes behind the city’s annual flooding.Because of the increased frequency of extreme rainfall events, which often take place…
India’s batsman Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed concern over Sanju Samson‘s sudden fall in India’s T20I pecking order, questioning whether outside pressure and social media narratives are beginning to influence selection decisions. Samson, who was named Player of the Tournament during India’s successful T20 World Cup campaign earlier this…
United States’ Malik Tillman (17) celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal against Belgium. (AP Photo) Malik Tillman produced a moment of history with another superb direct free-kick at the FIFA World Cup 2026, but it proved to be little consolation as the United States crashed out of the tournament following a comprehensive 4-1 defeat…
Confidence is often mistaken for being loud, fearless or naturally outgoing. But psychologists say real confidence looks very different. It is the quiet belief that “I can handle this,” even when something feels difficult. It is the willingness to try again after failing, speak up when it matters and trust one’s own judgment without constantly…
The AI-driven rally that turned South Korea into one of the world’s hottest equity markets ran out of fuel on Tuesday. As of 9:50 am IST, the Korean benchmark tumbled over 7%, to trade at 7,478.61, down 572.72 points. The plunge comes as a sharp reversal for a stock that inched record highs this year,…
PM Modi in Indonesia (Image source- MEA, ANI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to Indonesia is expected to deliver several major strategic outcomes, with agreements likely in defence, critical minerals, maritime infrastructure and electoral technology.PM Modi is in Indonesia from July 6 to 8 at the invitation of President Prabowo Subianto, marking…
Riddles have been one of the favorite leisure activities of people who like to exercise their logic and observation. Puzzles may be shared among friends, used in classrooms, and discussed online via social media. Recently, one specific brain teaser attracted many people’s attention. Although the question sounds very simple, its answer is based on playing…
Heavy rainfall swelled rivers across Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad regions. PUNE: The combined storage in the Khadakwasla dam system shot up to 8.32 TMC (28.5% of total capacity) after receiving an inflow of 2.6 TMC, enough to meet the city’s demand for almost two months, in just 24 hours ending 5pm on Monday as sustained…
At his last World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines by attempting numerous shots yet shockingly, none translated into goal-scoring opportunities, establishing a record for missed chances. (AP Photo) He took more shots than any player in recorded World Cup history without creating a single chance for a teammate. And yet, somehow, that stat tells you…
File photo: A serviceman with Ukraine’s K-2 brigade launches a midrange drone toward Russian positions (Picture credit: AP) Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone offensives against Russia overnight, sending more than 400 drones towards Moscow and carrying out missile strikes on the Belgorod region, Russian officials said on Tuesday.The attacks came just hours after…