Iran national football team (Reuters Photo) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, stressing that football must remain separate from politics. Speaking at a CNBC-hosted economic conference on Wednesday, Infantino said, “Iran is coming for sure. We hope…
MUMBAI: With the US-Iran ceasefire in West Asia looking fragile, sensex gave up part of Wednesday’s gains to close 931 points lower at 76,632 points on Thursday as foreign funds continued to lead the selloff. Investors around the world were skeptical about the continuation of the truce that was announced on Tuesday as Israel, a…
NEW DELHI: For years, football fans have tried all sorts of ways to predict World Cup winners. Some trusted expert opinions, others believed in superstitions, and many still remember Paul the Octopus, who became famous for correctly predicting match results during the 2010 World Cup.Now, a group of statisticians has used artificial intelligence to make…
NEW DELHI: Energy drinks, marketed as instant vitality in a can, are the newest craze sweeping young India. But behind every fizzy sip lurks silent liver damage. On World liver day, liver specialists are reporting a surge in cases linked to overconsumption, raising concern about a growing health risk among the nation’s youth.Doctors cite clinical…
Virat Kohli and Mohammad Kaif (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Two years after retiring from international T20 cricket, Virat Kohli continues to prove he’s far from “finished” in the shortest format of the game. In the IPL 2026 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, he smashed an unbeaten 69 off 38 balls for Royal Challengers Bengaluru,…
Soma Mandal (Picture source: Cambridge International) The International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment has announced Soma Mandal, an Indian science teacher, as the regional winner for South Asia in the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards. She has been recognised for her work in encouraging students to actively engage with environmental issues and…
Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer (PTI photo) Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer admitted that his side fell short in execution with the ball after suffering their first defeat of IPL 2026, despite putting up a commanding total against Rajasthan Royals. Reflecting on the loss, Iyer felt the total on the board was more than competitive…
NEW DELHI: New Zealand comfortably beat South Africa by eight wickets in the third T20, thanks to a calm and steady chase led by Tom Latham and Devon Conway. Chasing 137 on a tricky pitch, the pair built a strong opening stand, making sure they didn’t lose early wickets. Latham stayed unbeaten on 63, guiding…
Maruti Suzuki India launched the second-generation Maruti Suzuki Baleno hatchback back in 2022, and now it’s due for a mid-life facelift. A camouflaged test mule of the updated Maruti Suzuki Baleno has been spotted on Indian roads, marking the first sighting of the upcoming facelift. Since the hatch is extensively covered, it’s hard to tell…
Lalit Modi, former Indian Premier League commissioner (TOI) With the sale of the Rajasthan Royals franchise, there is a growing sense that the long, lingering shadow of Lalit Modi over the team, and to an extent the league, may finally begin to fade. Lalit Modi, former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner, has remained a controversial…
