Salima Tete and Harmanpreet Singh (Image credit: Hockey India) The upcoming FIH Men’s and Women’s World Cups in Belgium and the Netherlands will be played under a new three-stage format, making the league phase even more crucial as points earned in the opening round will be carried forward to the next stage. That is, the…
Messi was criticised after appealing for Cucurella to be punished for covering his mouth with his hand during their World Cup final defeat/ Image: Screengrab Lionel Messi found himself at the centre of an unusual flashpoint during Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final after appearing to urge referee…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) The referee appointed for Wednesday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final between England and Argentina has found himself at the centre of attention even before a ball has been kicked. Moroccan-American official Ismail Elfath will oversee the high-profile clash at Atlanta Stadium, adding another major fixture to his growing résumé. The…
India coach Sjoerd Marijne A day after the Indian women’s hockey team held China to a 2-2 draw in their World Cup opener at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, coach Sjoerd Marijne questioned the interpretation of the penalty-stroke rule by the International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) Rules Committee.Marijne took to social media to share footage of…
Berkshire Hathaway reshuffles portfolio, raises Alphabet and homebuilder stakes Berkshire Hathaway is realigning its investment portfolio, putting more money into Google parent Alphabet and US homebuilders while cutting some of its holdings in financial companies and other stocks.The Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate bought roughly 48.1 million additional Alphabet shares during the second quarter, taking its total…
Uttarakhand school holiday tomorrow: Check district-wise school closure status for September 1. (IANS Photo) Uttarakhand schools may remain closed in some districts on September 1, 2026, as authorities continue to monitor heavy rainfall and weather-related safety risks across the state. School closures are being decided at the district level rather than through a blanket statewide…
Alaskan lupins were introduced to Iceland to combat soil erosion and reforestation efforts. Image Credit: Alaska Wildland Adventures Every summer, Iceland turns purple as Alaskan lupins bloom across vast swaths of land. For tourists, the flowers have become one of the country’s most striking natural sights. But this beautiful landscape is not without controversy.The flower…
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir New Delhi: On March 8, India scripted history by becoming the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title. Exactly four months and four defeats later, the Indian cricket team, under new captain Shreyas Iyer, has stumbled into uncharted territory, losing four of their last five matches…
Who is Nitish Sharma ‘Ramayana’ debutant Nitish Sharma playing Shatrughan (Image Credits Instagram) Newcomer Nitish Sharma, who plays Shatrughan in Nitesh Tiwari‘s magnum opus ‘Ramayana: The Introduction’, has opened up about the emotional journey behind his casting. Days after being dropped from a major project in favour of a senior actor, Sharma says fate intervened…
Deepika Padukone shares an update about her second pregnancy. Deepika Padukone offered fans a rare pregnancy update as she awaits the arrival of her second child with hubby Ranveer Singh.The actress took to her social media handle on Saturday, to share the physical challenges she has been experiencing during her third trimester. Deepika, who has…
