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…
Long before they became fashionable, millets were a regular part of meals across rural India. Crops like bajra, jowar and ragi were valued because they could survive droughts and provide reliable harvests. As rice and wheat became symbols of prosperity, millet consumption steadily declined. Today, the tide has turned. Rich in fibre, minerals and complex…
BENGALURU: Artificial Intelligence has helped scientists unlock a century of the Sun’s history by analysing hand-drawn observations from the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, turning fragile paper records into a valuable digital archive that could improve understanding of long-term solar activity and future space weather.In a study published in The Astrophysical Journal, researchers led by Dibya Kirti…
A Russian missile attack captured on video shows the moment a projectile tore through the roof of an indoor swimming pool in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, leaving a gaping hole in the ceiling.The footage shows daylight streaming through the massive opening in the roof moments after the impact, with debris scattered across the pool area as frightened…
The release of Vijay’s film ‘Jana Nayagan’ has entered another crucial stage following the latest updates on its censor certification and theatrical release plans. The much-awaited film has been in the spotlight for months due to delays. Latest reports suggest the makers are now juggling multiple demands before locking the final release date. The movie’s…
Ask most adults what they remember about their father, and the answers are rarely about expensive toys, birthday presents or family vacations. Instead, they talk about the little things. A father waiting outside school in the rain. The hand that steadied a bicycle until they found their balance. A reassuring smile before an important exam….
A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck Indonesia’s Halmahera region on Friday morning, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).The quake occurred at 10:31 AM local time (02:31 UTC), with its epicenter located at 1.8° North and 127.4° East, approximately 116 km north of Ternate, Indonesia. GFZ reported the depth of the quake…
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…
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday said American forces had systematically destroyed Iran’s radar infrastructure, forcing Tehran to repeatedly rebuild its systems.Speaking to CNBC’s Business Day, Trump elaborated on the stealth operations carried out by the US Central Command (Centcom) and said, “We did something nobody knew. Every night, we were taking ships out through…