NEW DELHI: Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala has apologised for his altercation with Spain midfielder Dani Olmo after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, admitting that his actions were unacceptable. The ugly scenes unfolded after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time on Sunday to lift the World Cup title. FIFA has since launched an…
An employer’s heartfelt reply after a successful surgery is inspiring the internet. A phone call after a successful heart surgery is usually brief: a doctor shares the update, and a family member expresses relief. But when cardiac surgeon Dr Prashant Mishra called the employer of a patient who had just undergone bypass surgery, the conversation…
Crude oil prices jumped to six week high on Thursday, with Brent rising above the $96-a-barrel mark and US benchmark WTI climbing past $88, as the Middle East conflict showed no signs of easing. Brent crude gained $1.93, or 2.05%, to trade at $96 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) advanced $1.41, or 1.62%,…
Ancient collision with the Gaia Sausage dwarf galaxy 10 billion years ago may have flipped the Milky Way by more than 90 degrees, astronomers say A dramatic collision between the Milky Way and a dwarf galaxy around 10 billion years ago may have completely changed the orientation of our galaxy, according to astronomers.Researchers from Durham…
Prince George turns 13: Prince William and Kate Middleton release new birthday photo and beach video ahead of his Eton College debut Prince George has officially entered his teenage years. Prince William and Kate Middleton marked their eldest son’s 13th birthday by sharing a new portrait and a heartwarming video on social media, celebrating the…
Indian women’s cricket team pose with their silver medals at the Commonwealth Games 2022. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The 2026 Commonwealth Games begin on Thursday in Glasgow, Scotland. However, fans will notice that several popular sports, including cricket. Apart from cricket, hockey, badminton and wrestling, are also missing from this year’s programme.The number of sports…
In an age of smart phones and the internet, reading remains a habit many parents want their children to adopt. Reading helps a person build positive experiences, curiosity, consistency, and emotional connection. Despite being aware of the benefits of reading, many parents are unable to help their children fall in love with it. While the…
Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: After a disappointing tour of England and Ireland, India captain Shreyas Iyer has made it clear that he does not want his players to carry the fear of failure into the T20I series against Zimbabwe.The India skipper said players should not worry about what people outside the dressing room…
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah. (AFP file photo) NEW DELHI: Nepal prime minister Balendra Shah is set to break his self-imposed rule of avoiding one-on-one meetings with foreign diplomats by holding separate talks with Indian ambassador Naveen Srivastava and Chinese ambassador Zhang Maoming this week, a diplomatic reset that comes as his govt faces growing…
Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio S Jaishankar had a meeting with his Marco Rubio on the sidelines of Asean in Manila, focusing on issues related to trade and tariffs along with the critical minerals partnership. According to a US readout, they agreed on the importance of finalising the interim trade deal, which…