The opening quarter-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 promises to deliver one of the tournament’s standout encounters as France meet Morocco at Boston Stadium in a high-stakes rematch of their memorable 2022 World Cup semi-final. The winner will advance to the last four to face either Spain or Belgium. France enter the contest with…
House-hunters looking for rental accommodation in Bengaluru may have to contend with higher rents, with a report indicating continued demand across the city’s residential market.According to the Magicbricks Rental Index for January-March 2026, Bengaluru remained among India’s most active rental housing markets, supported by its position as a major technology and startup hub. The report…
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have once again left out their IPL 2024-winning captain Shreyas Iyer from a social media post marking the second anniversary of the franchise’s third IPL title.Shreyas Iyer’s relationship with KKR has remained a talking point since the franchise released him despite leading them to their first IPL title in 10 years…
There are several benefits associated with the use of plastic or polymer notes. (Image for representative purpose) In the coming months you may be holding a currency note made of plastic instead of paper! India has taken the first step towards introduction of plastic or polymer notes. The move revives a project that was first…
Iran warned on Saturday that its armed forces had rebuilt their capabilities during the ceasefire and would respond forcefully if the United States resumed military action, as fresh diplomatic efforts unfolded in Tehran amid fears of another regional escalation.Speaking during meetings with Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir in Tehran, Iran’s parliament speaker and top negotiator…
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sánchez have announced $34 million in grants to support research into new, more sustainable materials for the fashion industry, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The funding, made through the Bezos Earth Fund, will go to universities and institutions working on alternatives to widely…
Chinese proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Some proverbs sound warm immediately. Some feel comforting. Others arrive with a strange kind of bluntness and make people stop for a moment.This Chinese proverb belongs in the second category.“Better to be a dog in times of tranquility than a human in times of chaos.”At first reading, the…
While he may not have won the FIFA World Cup 2026, he has won hearts enough to have statues of himself erected in towns and visited by tourists across the globe. Lionel Messi is a soccer legend who has been playing the ball for the past thirty years. From playing as a young boy in…
A massive near-Earth asteroid is set to make its closest pass by our planet in roughly four centuries. Numbered 152637 and known as 1997 NC1, the object will fly past Earth on June 27 at a distance of about 2.57 million kilometres, equal to nearly 6.5 times the distance between Earth and the Moon. NASA…
Study says Northern Hemisphere lakes may lose 40 days of winter ice by 2100 (National Geographic photo) Winter ice on lakes plays an important role in keeping lakes healthy by controlling water temperature, supporting aquatic life and helping maintain the natural balance of freshwater ecosystems. However, scientists say this seasonal ice cover is disappearing faster…