Jannik Sinner with his family, including brother Mark Sinner and parents Siglinde and Johann (Via Getty Images) Jannik Sinner did not grow up with tennis courts in his backyard. He grew up with mountains. Born in Innichen in the Italian Dolomites on August 16, 2001, Sinner was a competitive skier until he was 13, when…
The Central Board of Secondary Education has made the Class 12 Supplementary Examination 2026 admit cards available ahead of the July 28 examination. Private candidates can access their hall tickets through the official portal, while schools will distribute signed and stamped admit cards to regular students. Candidates should check all particulars carefully before appearing for…
The Hollywood legend’s unforgettable line from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly continues to resonate decades after its release.Image credit (Instagram) Clint Eastwood turned 96 on May 31, 2026, and the world is still not sure whether to call it a farewell or an intermission. For six decades, he has been one of the…
16 Bangladeshi nationals killed in Riyadh sofa factory fire At least 16 Bangladeshi nationals were killed in a fire at a sofa factory in the Musa Sanaiya area of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh’s ministry of foreign affairs said on Monday. The ministry expressed deep grief over the deaths and offered condolences to the victims’ families.In…
Muthupandi Raja (ANI Photo) Chennai: The silver medal that Tamil Nadu weightlifter Muthupandi Raja won on Sunday probably belonged as much to his parents as it did to him. Their years of back-breaking work as daily wage labourers gave their son the chance to chase a dream that found its defining moment in Glasgow. The…
The Centre has strengthened its anti-paper leak framework through the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by the Lok Sabha. The legislation introduces dedicated fast-track courts, stricter penalties, fixed timelines for investigations and tougher action against organised rackets, aiming to curb examination fraud and reinforce the integrity of public recruitment and…
Rahul Gandhi’s press conference NEW DELHI: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a fresh attack on the Centre over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, accusing the government of failing students and demanding the removal of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.Addressing a press conference, Gandhi alleged…
How one iceberg changed everything for Antarctic penguin colony When it comes to nature, it often reminds us that even the smallest change in the environment can ripple through an entire ecosystem. According to experts, in Antarctica, life depends on a fine balance of sea ice, open water and seasonal rhythms. A lone iceberg has…
AI is becoming a part of finance but governance has to catch up What if your next financial advisor is an AI?You could ask how much tax you owe, whether a particular investment is too risky, whether you can afford a home loan, or which financial product suits your needs.For companies, the questions get bigger:…
Quote of the day by Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott Most people wait until they feel financially secure before giving anything away, telling themselves generosity is something for later. MacKenzie Scott decided against that logic almost immediately after her divorce made her one of the wealthiest women in the world. “My approach to philanthropy will…
