Mexican referee Cesar Ramos (C) shows a yellow card to Portugal’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo/ Source: AFP A rule that shapes who plays and who misses the biggest matches is set to change at the FIFA World Cup 2026, and it will apply across all 48 teams in the expanded tournament.The competition, spread across the United…
Construction workers in Varberg, Sweden, unearthed a fleet of six remarkably preserved medieval ships buried in clay. Dating back to the 14th century, these vessels, including a Hanseatic cog, offer a rare glimpse into ancient trade routes and daily life At times, the most astounding discoveries are not made through great expeditions or adventurous expeditions…
Kanwarjit Paintal has sparked a conversation online with a tongue-in-cheek remark about social media and acting. At a time when the industry continues to debate whether talent alone is enough, the veteran actor’s humorous take has struck a chord.In a video shared by Manmeet Singh, Paintal is asked a simple question: “Are you an actor?”…
Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company on Tuesday reported a nearly 9% rise in net profit to ₹35 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2026. The insurer had clocked a net profit of ₹32 crore in the year-ago period. However, the total income of the firm promoted by Canara Bank declined to ₹1,268 crore from…
TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that Iran is “in a state of collapse” and is urgently pleading with Washington to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, projecting an image of a weakened adversary desperately seeking relief. But developments on the ground suggest a far more complex reality: a hardened maritime…
Quote of the day by Mother Teresa (Image source: Wikipedia) Some quotes stick with us because they are easy to understand and very important. One example of this is this line from Mother Teresa. It talks about how small actions can have a big effect and how even the smallest effort can make a big…
Institutional investments in India’s real estate sector stood at $1.6 billion during January-March 2026, rising 26 per cent year-on-year but falling sharply 52 per cent from the previous quarter amid the Middle East conflict.Investments had totalled $1.27 billion in January-March 2025 and $3.35 billion in the October-December quarter of last year, according to Cushman &…
Yashasvi Jaiswal joins Buttler and Samson (Image: Screengrab/X) Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his impressive run in IPL 2026, scoring yet another half-century for Rajasthan Royals and entering an elite list in the franchise’s history.Rajasthan Royals arrived at Punjab Kings’ home ground in New Chandigarh for Match 40 and opted to bowl first after winning the toss….
Construction workers at Sutton Lower School unearthed a remarkably preserved medieval brick and tile kiln in late 2024. This significant find, dating back to the 1400s, offers a glimpse into local industry and architecture. Image Credits: Albion Archaeology/Central Bedfordshire Council The history always lies silently below the surface, and the Sutton Lower School is no…
The carry-on hack you didn’t know you needed. Image Credits: Google Gemini You’ve triple-checked your carry-on. Portable charger? Packed. AirPods? In. Neck pillow? Absolutely. However, there’s one more thing you’re probably leaving behind. It’s in the back of your closet right now, forgotten since your last half-hearted attempt at a workout.A tennis ball.Yes, really. Before…
