Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Hello and welcome to another edition of OFFSIDE. This was a day to remember for all World Cup fans as Lionel Messi…
India has announced plans to establish an IIM Bangalore campus in Indonesia, extending the global reach of its premier management institutions. The initiative, unveiled during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, forms part of wider agreements on technology, innovation and space cooperation, and is expected to strengthen academic collaboration while benefiting students from Indonesia and the…
Actress Rakshita, who won hearts in the early 2000s with her performances in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films, is back in the spotlight for a different reason. The actress, who stepped away from full-time acting after her marriage, has now become the centre of attention after a recent video of her surfaced online. This video…
The decision will vary from one organisation to another. In companies with rigid working hours and conventional management, morning people tend to have a slight advantage since they appear more dedicated and responsible. However, according to recent studies, night owls can be equally efficient or even superior when provided an opportunity to work in accordance…
India’s life insurance industry reported healthy growth in June 2026, with private insurers continuing to register double-digit expansion, while state-owned LIC also posted robust gains in key premium metrics. According to the monthly industry data, the life insurance industry’s Retail Weighted Received Premium (RWRP) grew 16% year-on-year in June. LIC’s RWRP increased 21%, while private…
Yamaha Motor India today finally launched the new Yamaha Aerox E electric scooter in the Indian market, priced at Rs 2.81 lakh (ex-showroom). Interested customers can book the e-scooter online or by visiting their nearest dealership; deliveries are expected to begin soon. The Aerox E is the brand’s second electric scooter in India after the…
Investor sentiment turned sharply negative after US President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire arrangement with Iran had collapsed. (AI image) Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, crashed in trade on Wednesday as fresh tensions between the US and Iran sent crude oil prices soaring. Both the benchmarks…
Lionel Messi and Novak Djokovic (AP Photos) Novak Djokovic produced one of the greatest escapes of his Wimbledon career before delivering a light-hearted quip about Lionel Messi, joking that he would happily swap more than five hours on a tennis court for the Argentine captain’s 90-minute football matches.The 39-year-old Serbian outlasted Felix Auger-Aliassime in a…
The Cambridge team behind the living algae-powered bio-battery: Lucia Giron, Dr Paolo Bombelli and Professor Chris Howe. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a living bio-battery that generates electricity continuously using photosynthetic algae, offering a potential alternative to millions of disposable batteries used in everyday electronics. Unlike conventional batteries that gradually run out…
The RPSC is likely to activate the 2nd Grade Teacher Admit Card 2026 download link shortly before the written examination begins on July 12. Registered candidates should access their hall tickets through the official portal, carefully verify the details, and keep a printed copy ready for the examination conducted for 10,537 teaching vacancies. RPSC 2nd…
