Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni (AP Photo) Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has rejected suggestions that FIFA is favouring the defending champions at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, insisting that such allegations are nothing new and instead serve as extra motivation for his players. Speaking ahead of Argentina’s quarter-final clash against Switzerland on Sunday, Scaloni…
Why airplanes avoid seat no 17 If you’ve ever wondered why some airplanes’ seat map shows missing row 17, you are not the only one. The omission of 17 can seem strange, especially when all the other numbers seem to be in sequence. However, the missing 17 is not an error in many airlines. It…
PATNA: What began as a peaceful wedding in Rajanpur village under Mahishi block of Saharsa district turned tense after a dispute over serving chicken instead of mutton led to a violent clash between the groom’s and bride’s families.According to the groom’s side, they had been assured that mutton would be served at the wedding feast…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a “quintessential” Indian politician who prefers direct engagement with the electorate.Addressing a media briefing in New Zealand, MEA Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon was asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi had not held a press conference or interacted with New…
Anti-aging influencer and tech millionaire Bryan Johnson once again stirred debate with a post rejecting the notion that his strict anti-aging regimen means he has s “forgotten how to live.” Johnson, who is often told he should “live a little,” argued that this sentiment reflects a deeper cultural psychology — one where society masks its…
NSE Indices Limited announced the launch of Nifty500 Ahimsa Index based on ‘ethical’ practices NSE Indices Limited, the index services subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), announced the launch of Nifty500 Ahimsa Index, a new thematic index that tracks companies from the Nifty 500 universe that align with the principles of “Ahimsa” or non-violence.The…
Owning a home comes with more than just the cost of buying it. Over the years, homeowners often find themselves needing extra money, whether it’s to add a new floor, redo the interiors, or cover a repair bill that shows up without warning.Savings can help, but they don’t always stretch far enough. This is where…
As water scarcity continues to challenge several rural communities, villagers in Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district have shown how collective action can create a lasting impact. In a massive water conservation drive carried out in the area, people were able to conserve close to 31 crore liters of water in just 15 days.As per a report published…
A 35-year-old man accused in a POCSO case allegedly killed six people HYDERABAD: A 35-year-old man accused in a POCSO case allegedly killed six people, including the teenage girl who had accused him, her mother and grandmother, before allegedly murdering his own wife and two young sons in Telangana’s Rangareddy district on Friday night.Police said…
Australia veteran Nathan Lyon says he is on track to return for the opening Test against Bangladesh in Darwin next month after making significant progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury. The experienced off-spinner has not played since suffering the injury during the third Ashes Test in December. Lyon underwent surgery to reattach the…