For more than a century, the Florentine Diamond occupied a curious place in the history of famous gemstones. It was discussed in museum catalogues, historical accounts and works of fiction, yet nobody could say with certainty where it had gone. Some believed it had been stolen during the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Others suspected…
New York, reportedly the most expensive city to rent a 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre (Photo: AP). The cost of renting a place can vary dramatically depending on where you live. Cities across the world have shown interesting trends in terms of housing affordability, as rising demand, limited land availability and changing economic conditions…
Spain return to Madrid (Image: @SEFutbol/X) Fresh off their FIFA World Cup 2026 triumph, Spain’s national football team has returned home to a hero’s welcome, with celebrations set to take over the streets of Madrid. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed on Monday that the World Cup-winning squad had landed in the Spanish capital,…
TOI correspondent from Washington: Spain won the World Cup but Donald Trump nearly stole the moment of glory. For a few awkward seconds after Spain defeated Argentina to capture football’s biggest prize, the victorious Spaniards found themselves sharing the podium with an American president who remained planted centre stage like an enthusiastic wedding guest who…
Mumbai: In line with the rule changes recommended by the Lord’s-based Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) recently, the BCCI has made changes to its playing conditions for the 2026-27 domestic season, as per which the final over of the day will have to be completed even if a wicket falls during the over.According to a note…
Civil Aviation Minister Naidu The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is developing a digital platform on the eGCA portal for reporting aviation incidents, a move aimed at making the submission and processing of mandatory occurrence reports faster and more efficient.The initiative, intended to strengthen the country’s aviation safety oversight, was announced by civil aviation…
Avengers, Assemble! The trailer for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ has finally been released after much anticipation. With the ‘Fantastic Four’ team, the surviving original Avengers, and the agents of Wakanda, the brand-new instalment is geared up for release. The Russo Brothers shared the trailer on their social media, announcing what fans have wanted for so long. Here’s…
China on Monday indicated that President Xi Jinping’s planned visit to the United States in September remains on track, saying Beijing and Washington are maintaining communication on high-level exchanges despite recent tensions triggered by US President Donald Trump’s allegations of Chinese interference in American elections.Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said the two sides had…
Summer in Europe has always been warm, but what the continent is experiencing now is different. Heatwaves are becoming hotter, lasting longer, and arriving more often. Streets, hospitals, farms, and power systems are all feeling the strain.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the European Region is warming faster than any other WHO region. Temperatures…
The landslide also triggered a suspected gas leak inside the Samardung tunnel, according to officials. NAMCHI (Sikkim): At least 12 workers were trapped inside an under-construction road tunnel in Sikkim’s Namchi district after a landslide blocked its entrance on Monday afternoon, police said. The landslide also triggered a suspected gas leak inside the Samardung tunnel,…