NEW DELHI: West Bengal’s 2026 assembly election is, on the surface, unfolding along familiar lines. Mamata Banerjee is once again at the centre of a fiercely polarised contest, taking on the BJP, which is determined to convert its 2021 surge into power. The themes are well-rehearsed: welfare versus governance, regional identity versus national leadership, Banerjee…
Lionel Messi has already conquered football, and for the first time in his career, he heads into a FIFA World Cup without the weight of unfinished business on his shoulders. By leading Argentina to glory in Qatar in 2022, Messi answered the one question that had followed him throughout his career and cemented his place…
Apple fans may need to brace for higher price tags on future iPhones. During the Apple Q2 2026 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook warned that the rising cost of computer memory is becoming a significant burden on the company’s bottom line, sparking speculation that these costs may soon be passed on to consumers.Cook provided a…
Sabrina Carpenter, slated to headline Coachella in 2026, radiates self-esteem and genuine authenticity. Through her music, she imparts essential life insights: love flourishes with mutual respect, red flags deserve attention, and confidence is the magnet for attraction. With empowering tracks such as ‘Good Graces’ and ‘Espresso’, Carpenter inspires her audience to prioritize self-worth and individuality…
Indian passport and visa services pause June 26-30 embassy announce. The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has announced a change in its outsourced consular service provider in the UAE, with Al Hind Tours and Travel LLC set to take over passport, visa and attestation services from July 1, 2026.As part of the transition, current service…
BENGALURU: Devdutt Padikkal’s rise in the ongoing IPL season has been marked not just by runs, but by a growing sense of awareness — of situations, of bowlers, and of his game. After his defining 27-ball 55 in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans on Friday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here, the…
No country has fallen as fast as the Albion in recent memory. In two decades, the UK has gone from being mocked for going along with George Bush’s WMD hoax to a point where no one cares about its opinion anymore. A small island whose entrepreneurs sailed the globe to sell opium and torture natives…
John Mayer, a Grammy-winning musician, is widely known for his powerful vocals and commanding stage presence. He is also remembered for some of his most iconic songs, including the controversial track Waiting on the World to Change. Nearly 20 years after its release, Mayer recently addressed the debate surrounding the song and how it was…
Lucknow Super Giants’ skipper Rishabh Pant (ANI Photo) It was another disappointing outing for Rishabh Pant as the Lucknow Super Giants captain failed yet again in the chase against Rajasthan Royals.Pant was dismissed for a three-ball duck, falling early in the innings to Nandre Burger in just the second over. The dismissal reflected the pressure…
Most people hate drilling holes in walls. The noise, the dust, the anchors that don’t work, and then months later, the patches that never quite match the paint. It’s annoying and repetitive, something we all accept as just part of living. Argentine inventor Marco Agustín Secchi, 29, looked at that problem and decided it was…
