Spain’s Mikel Merino (6) celebrates (AP Photo) Mikel Merino continued his remarkable impact off the bench by firing Spain into the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals with another decisive late goal, as La Roja edged Belgium 2-1 in their quarterfinal at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday. Introduced in the 86th minute, the Spain midfielder…
Erling Haaland leads teammates in a Viking-style boat-row celebration (AP Photo) As England prepare to face Norway in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup quarter-final on Sunday (July 12), all eyes will be on Erling Haaland, the prolific striker who was born in England, raised in Norway and now leads the Scandinavian side’s historic charge. Beyond…
India vs England Women Live Score, One-Off Test: India produced a disciplined batting effort but were denied complete control by England’s late resurgence on the opening day of the one-off Women’s Test at Lord’s. Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma all registered half-centuries as India were bowled out for 285 after enjoying several strong…
The rise of Erling Haaland to the top of world football has been described as extraordinary on countless occasions but his story makes even more sense when you consider the family he comes from. Long before he became one of the most feared strikers in the game he was growing up in a home steeped…
Sotheby’s auctioneer overseeing the bidding for Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian (2019) at Sotheby’s on November 20, 2024. Photo: Courtesy of Sotheby’s In a very exclusive room far far away, a very ordinary looking wooden gavel comes down on an equally ordinary looking rostrum and somehow millions of dollars have transpired within that quarter of a second.At…
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…
Aditi Govitrikar weighs in on how women are often hypers*xualized in films and how, after a certain age, they are specifically offered the roles of mothers and aunties, unlike male stars. (Instagram) Aditi Govitrikar, who is best known for her work in ‘De Dana Dan’ and ‘Paheli’, recently shared her thoughts on how the film…
Brazil is dealing with one of its worst dengue fever outbreaks in years, and scientists are trying something unusual to bring the numbers down. Instead of just relying on vaccines and mosquito spray, health teams are releasing genetically modified mosquitoes into several cities, hoping these lab-bred insects will help shrink the population of disease-spreading mosquitoes…
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…
It is one of the great family mysteries: two children can grow up in the same house, with the same parents, same rules and same meals, yet end up with completely different personalities. One sibling may be outgoing and confident, while the other is quiet and thoughtful. One may love risk, the other may prefer…
The energy this week moves from Rat to Horse. The week opens with practical matters and ends with accelerated action. In Chinese astrology, the emphasis is placed on money, duties, words and timing. Some Chinese zodiac signs might get more lenient help, while others require patience. This week’s horoscope advises you to be disciplined, check…
Harmanpreet Kaur of India (Getty Images) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur achieved a unique milestone on the opening day of the one-off women’s Test against England at Lord’s, becoming the first Indian cricketer, men’s or women’s, to score a half-century in all three international formats at the iconic venue. The 37-year-old reached the landmark with a…
