Japan’s Ayase Ueda (18) celebrates after scoring their second goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and Japan in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Sofia Yaker) Eredivisie’s leading scorer struck twice against Tunisia at the World Cup, yet Japan’s forward says the moments after scoring are never…
Dhamaal 4 Day 11 box office collection (Image Credits IMDb) Ajay Devgn led ‘Dhamaal 4’ continues its steady theatrical run at the Indian box office. After entering the Rs. 100 crore India net club on Day 8 and comfortably crossing the Rs 120 crore India net milestone, the film is moving steadily towards Rs 125…
Asian markets mostly declined on Friday as investor optimism around artificial intelligence stocks faded amid rising concerns over inflation, elevated oil prices and uncertainty surrounding the Iran war.Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 1.2% to 61,880.04, while South Korea’s Kospi dropped 3.2% to 7,727.34 after briefly crossing the 8,000 mark for the first time.The sharp reversal came…
BFSI firms drive India’s GCC office leasing as demand moves beyond tech Foreign banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) companies significantly increased their office space leasing for global capability centres (GCCs) in India during the first half of 2026, while demand from foreign IT-ITeS firms declined, Knight Frank India data showed.BFSI companies leased 7.32 million…
NEW DELHI: The Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) has issued fresh directions to all state governments, Union Territory administrations and central ministries, reiterating the rules governing the singing and playing of the National Anthem and the National Song and asking authorities to ensure strict compliance.In a communication dated July 9, the MHA enclosed the…
Virat Kohli (Pic credit: RCB) BENGALURU: For 23 Tests and 41 innings between November 2019 and March 2023, Virat Kohli endured an uncharacteristic century drought in the five-day format. It was also a phase during which he stepped away from the Indian Test captaincy, as one of the leanest stretches of his career unfolded.Reflecting on…
Gujarat’s Takshvi Vaghani, an 8-year-old prodigy, has achieved two Guinness World Records in limbo skating, gliding under a bar just 16 centimeters high. Her passion for the sport ignited during the COVID-19 lockdown, with her parents’ unwavering support and her own dedication fueling her success. Despite the sport’s obscurity in her region, Takshvi’s relentless practice…
BENGALURU: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday said the state government has urged the Centre to simplify drought management guidelines while maintaining its firm position on the Cauvery water dispute.Kharge said the monsoon season is only halfway through and Karnataka needs more flexible norms to effectively handle the changing situation. “We have appealed to the…
The ferry glides from one bank of northern Italy’s Adda River to the other, guided by a cable and pulled by currents, offering harried commuters five minutes of serenity and an alternate route now that a bridge closure has backed up traffic.Called “Leonardo’s Ferry,” the mechanism of the so-called reaction ferry was designed five centuries…
Japanese proverbs are renowned for conveying life lessons in an easy but powerful way through imagery. They have been handed down from generation to generation and usually highlight virtues like determination, discipline, patience, humility and self-improvement. Most Japanese proverbs are based on life experiences, nature and work. One such attributed Japanese proverb states: “Life without…