Lionel Messi (Screengrab) Lionel Messi put any lingering concerns about his fitness to rest on Tuesday, marking his return from injury with a goal as Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 in their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup 2026.The Argentina captain, who had been sidelined after suffering muscle fatigue and a minor strain in…
Ben Stokes. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Tributes continue to pour in for Ben Stokes following his shock retirement from international cricket, with former India opener Shikhar Dhawan becoming the latest cricketer to salute the England all-rounder’s remarkable career.Stokes announced his retirement during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, bringing the curtain…
NEW DELHI: Amid disruption in supply chains, including inputs for medicines to glass, sulphur, solvents and polymers, industry has approached govt with multiple suggestions, ranging from relief in loans for small businesses staring at turning to non-performing assets due to lack of gas availability to operationalising a “green corridor” for goods flow to ports such…
Mumbai Indians have a long-standing record of losing their opening match in the IPL. They have lost their first game in 13 consecutive seasons and 14 out of 18 overall. The last time they won their opening match was in 2012 against Chennai Super Kings. This pattern has become a talking point every year. Despite…
Hardik Pandya with MCA groundsmen NEW DELHI: Team India all-rounder and Mumbai Indians Hardik Pandya once again showed that his impact goes beyond cricket, winning hearts with a thoughtful gesture off the field. During his preparation for the T20 World Cup, Pandya spent long nights training at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, often practising till almost midnight….
Neeraj Chopra and Sumit Antil NEW DELHI: Two-time Paralympic medallist Sumit Antil has levelled serious allegations of mental harassment and abusive behaviour against javelin coach Naval Singh, with Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra extending his support to the complaint filed with the Sports Authority of India (SAI).According to a report by The Bridge, multiple elite Indian…
If you make it through the power struggles, you land in a place of deep comfort with your partner. You know their coffee order, their childhood stories, and exactly which buttons not to push. It’s safe and cozy, but the danger here is boredom. It’s easy to stop trying because you feel “set” in your…
Chennai Super Kings (ANI Photo) Former Chennai Super Kings batter Ambati Rayudu has criticised the side’s approach with the ball after their 43-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026, suggesting a lack of adaptability cost them dearly. CSK were put under immense pressure after RCB posted a daunting 250/3 at the M Chinnaswamy…
Utkarsh 2026 Highlights Innovation and Industry-Academia Collaboration in Pune PUNE: A two-day national conference on “Advanced Research and Innovation” concluded at Ajeenkya DY Patil University, drawing participation from academicians and researchers across the country.The conference, titled “Utkarsh”, was organised by the Dr DY Patil School of Management in collaboration with Savitribai Phule Pune University. It…
Exports supported under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme are estimated to have grown at over 20 per cent compound annual growth rate between 2023-24 and 2025-26 despite global headwinds such as weak demand, freight volatility, rising protectionism and geopolitical uncertainties, PTI reported citing an official on Tuesday.At the same…