The ongoing Middle East crisis has shaken global oil and gas supplies, with the Strait of Hormuz coming under intense pressure amid tensions between Iran and the US. At a time when one of the world’s most critical energy corridors is under severe strain and supply chains remain disrupted, India is making a push to…
Heinrich Klaasen (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Having stepped away from a thriving international career to focus on the franchise circuit, former South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen believes it is time T20 cricket is viewed almost as a separate sport — one in which professional leagues can flourish and help globalise cricket.The hard-hitting batter said cricketers…
The week opens with a strange mix of fire and fog. Early on, you’ll feel brave enough to attempt something others may avoid, and that can be useful if you’ve been putting off a call, a visit, or a small but important errand. Short trips, quick meetings, and back and forth movement are likely. Still,…
For years, the Indian car market has been moving in one direction. Bigger stance, higher ground clearance and SUV badges everywhere. Almost every new car today wants to look like an SUV. Hatchbacks have turned into crossovers, compact cars are called “micro SUVs”, and slowly and steadily SUVs are becoming the default answer to most…
Krunal Pandya (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Krunal Pandya summed up his bruising battle against Mumbai Indians with an emotional Instagram story after powering Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a thrilling last-ball win in IPL 2026.“Some scars are proof that it was worth fighting for,” Krunal wrote alongside a picture showing a massive scar suffered during…
FIFA World Cup trophy (via Getty) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the Round of 32 stage. This is the first knockout round of the expanded 48-team tournament. Fans around the world are ready for some of the biggest matches of the competition. Every game is now a win-or-go-home contest.The Round of 32 matches…
Number 1 (If your name starts with A, I, J, Q, Y) This is the kind of week where your presence speaks before you even enter the room. People are likely to notice your confidence, tone, decisiveness, and speed. While that may feel flattering, it also raises expectations. Someone may approach you for guidance or…
Spain’s Ferran Torres (7) kisses the trophy after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Ferran Torres scored what will almost certainly be remembered as the most important goal of his career when his extra-time strike secured Spain’s…
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), obesity rates have nearly tripled worldwide since 1975. At the same time, the increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods and frequent unhealthy snacking are increasingly contributing to obesity, diabetes and other metabolic disorders. Research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition also indicates that snacks high in protein…
File photo of ILT20 CEO David White. (Image: Creimas) The International League T20 (ILT20) is doubling down on its scheduling strategy ahead of Season 5, with CEO David White explaining the rationale behind an even earlier window for the UAE-based league in November–December 2026.Reflecting on the previous edition, White pointed to a key shift that…
For more than a century, avocado growers have known that not all avocado trees flower in the same way. Some trees produce flowers that function as females in the morning before becoming males the following afternoon, while others follow the opposite schedule. This unusual rhythm has long shaped how orchards are planted, with growers pairing…
LONDON: A London high court judge ruled in Bank of India’s favour on Tuesday, holding that fugitive diamond businessman Nirav Modi does owe the public sector bank over $10.7 million (a little over Rs 100 crore).Simon Tinkler handed down judgment in the London circuit commercial court on Tuesday, saying: “Mr Modi is liable under the…
