UAE opens door to regulated sports betting with first licensed online platform / Image – File The United Arab Emirates has taken a significant step in developing its regulated gaming industry by licensing its first online sports wagering and internet gaming platform, marking a major milestone in a sector that has rapidly evolved since the…
Smaller Indian companies linked to data centers and Artificial Intelligence infrastructure have become some of the biggest stock market winners in 2026, though India does not have many major AI software or semiconductor companies. $47 billion added by AI infrastructure firms in India, report finds (Unsplash/Repersentative) (Unsplash) These companies are benefiting from the huge amount…
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes the future of Test cricket depends on making first-class cricket appealing enough for young players to pursue. Speaking at the Cricinfo Honours Awards 2026, Ashwin argued that the challenge of preserving red-ball cricket extends far beyond India and is an issue faced by the global game.His comments come at…
Australia’s inland edges are still, almost indifferent to change, where heat sits over the ground for long stretches and movement feels slow even when it is not. Yet in these same places, something introduced nearly a century ago has been steadily rewriting its own limits. The cane toad arrived with a very specific job attached…
IIT Delhi launches collaboration network with 18 NITs for advanced study pathways and research initiatives NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has launched a national academic and research collaboration network through Memoranda of Understanding signed with 18 National Institutes of Technology across the country. The initiative is aimed at strengthening academic excellence, research…
Vedang Raina may be one of the most talked-about young actors in Bollywood today, but the actor admits that a career in films was never guaranteed. Before landing his breakthrough role in Zoya Akhtar’s ‘The Archies’, he had already begun preparing for a very different future.Having made his debut with ‘The Archies’ and followed it…
A small mistake at an ATM, a traveller already miles away, and a stranger choosing to spend his entire day off on the road. That is the story from Kerala that has now been making rounds online, not because it is dramatic, but because it unfolded in such a simple and unexpected way that it…
Written by: Heena Ojha Updated Jun 5, 2026 15:24 IST MOSL further noted that pulses, oilseeds and coarse cereals remain structurally vulnerable due to weak irrigation. (Image: AI generated/ ET Now Digital) Urban consumption is expected to remain resilient and potentially outperform rural demand in FY27, as macro headwinds tied to monsoon uncertainty and rising…
MUMBAI: Former India captain Rohit Sharma is likely to report to the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru on June 8 for a fitness assessment ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. Rohit injured his hamstring during the IPL and was picked for the ODIs, subject to fitness clearance.“Yes, Rohit is supposed…
Confucius (Image: Wikipedia) Some quotations remain relevant because they describe a habit that seems almost timeless. The words attributed to Confucius do exactly that. Long before social media, television debates or modern politics existed, Confucius was reflecting on something that still feels familiar today: people often find it easier to point out faults in others…
