Argentina’s Lionel Messi, with a mark by his eye, looks back during the World Cup quarterfinal football match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo) Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said his team’s 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal on Sunday showed how comfortable…
London, July 12 (IANS) In a major shake-up, Brendon McCullum has stepped down as the head coach of the England men’s Test team following a dismal run of results. However, McCullum will continue to coach the white-ball senior men’s teams. The Bazball era is officially over. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday…
HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel emerged as the biggest gainers among India’s top-10 most-valued firms NEW DELHI: Despite a weak week for benchmark indices, four of India’s 10 most-valued companies added nearly Rs 93,000 crore to their combined market capitalisation, led by strong gains in HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel.The combined valuation of Reliance Industries,…
Second pregnancy changes the brain in surprising new ways A woman’s brain changes in very different ways during her second pregnancy compared with her first, helping her adjust to the demands of raising a larger family.The discovery comes from a study by researchers at Amsterdam University Medical Center, published in the journal Nature Communications. Scientists…
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and Count Binface Nigel Farage’s personal approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since the 2024 general election, according to an Opinium poll, as the Reform UK leader faces scrutiny over his party’s finances and political donations.The survey of around 2,000 Britons found Farage’s net approval rating had dropped…
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…
E20 sparks concerns among riders The Centre’s push for mandatory 20% ethanol-blended petrol, or E20, has triggered a political row, with Opposition leaders citing a 2021 NITI Aayog report to question the nationwide rollout. They argue that the Centre departed from the phased transition and safeguards proposed in the report before making E20 the standard…
Q1 earnings, inflation, Middle East tensions among key triggers driving the markets NEW DELHI: The upcoming week is expected to be driven by a mix of domestic and global triggers, with investors tracking the progress of the earnings season, inflation data, geopolitical developments in West Asia and movements in crude oil prices, analysts said.The June…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam during a practice session ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan, at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. (PTI Photo) Pakistan fielding coach Shane McDermott has resigned ahead of the team’s upcoming tours of the West Indies and England, ending his stint after around a year…
Shekhar Suman takes a dig at Aamir Khan’s third marriage with Gauri Spratt: ‘Our government can’t run a double engine, he’s running a triple engine’ Actor-comedian Shekhar Suman has taken a humorous swipe at Aamir Khan following the actor’s marriage to Gauri Spratt. In the latest episode of his popular YouTube talk show Shekhar Tonite,…