Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar and more stars could be heading to their final World Cup stage. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to deliver plenty of firsts. It will be the largest tournament in history, featuring 48 teams and taking place across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Yet beyond the expanded format and the…
People walk past a display at a currency exchange bureau, as the value of the Iranian rial drops, in Tehran, Iran, May 2, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Year-on-year inflation in Iran reached a level in May unseen since World War II, underlining the economic pain average Iranians face as the Islamic Republic worries about…
Chennai: The 25-year-old mother had passed every medical test. Her liver was healthy, her blood type a match, and the surgeons ready to begin the transplant on Sunday — the last chance to save her two-year-old son with acute liver failure. What stood in the way was a govt order.The child had been referred from…
Chaturthi is one of the most sacred days in Hindu religion. The day holds a great religious and spiritual significance. Chaturthi falls twice a month and this time, Vibhuvana Chaturthi is going to take place on Chaturthi tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Adhik Jyeshtha Maas. This month, Vibhavana Chaturthi will be observed…
Former India leg-spinner Sairaj Bahutule was appointed as the spin-bowling coach of the Indian men’s cricket team on Tuesday, ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, which will be played from June 6 to 10.“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Sairaj…
Kangana Ranaut plays a brave nurse in ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’, inspired by the true story of hospital staff at Mumbai’s Cama and Albless hospitals who saved nearly 400 patients during the 26/11 terror attacks. Directed by Manoj Taparia, the film releases on June 12th alongside three other major releases. Kangana Ranaut returns to the big…
PV Sindhu (Photo by @BAI_Media on X) NEW DELHI: Indian badminton star PV Sindhu made a winning start to her Indonesia Open campaign, overcoming a tough challenge from Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan to advance to the second round. However, it was a disappointing day for several other Indian shuttlers, including Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen, who…
Officials of Cricket Canada have pledged corrective measures after the ICC suspended the body’s membership over governance and administrative deficiencies. The ICC suspended Cricket Canada with immediate effect for what it described as “serious breaches” of membership obligations. File Cricket Canada has termed the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision to suspend its membership as “unexpected” and…
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami criticised internal detractors CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami criticised internal detractors on Tuesday. He alleged that some individuals were trying to weaken the party when they had earlier enjoyed power and organisational positions. He, however, stated that they would fail in their attempts.He also urged party functionaries…
Rudraksha beads have been used for thousands of years in Hindu spiritual traditions and are worn by devotees who believe they are of religious, spiritual and astrological importance. These holy beads are generally associated with Lord Shiva and are believed to be helpful in many areas of life such as wealth, health, relationship and spiritual…