Cristiano Ronaldo goes on playing the World Cup after World Cup, but unlike Lionel Messi, nothing changes for him and Portugal. It’s just disappointment. His first World Cup was way back in 2006 in Germany. That time, Portugal reached the semis, and a young Ronaldo raised expectations. And how he has flattered to deceive all…
The beloved actress Valerie Perrine, famed for her iconic role as Miss Teschmacher in the classic film ‘Superman,’ has passed away at 81 after battling Parkinson’s disease for 15 years. An Oscar nominee, Perrine’s remarkable career was filled with esteemed performances and strong character portrayals. Her friend shared the heartbreaking news, recalling her unwavering positivity…
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. posted its slowest pace of monthly revenue expansion since October, highlighting the potential challenges of sustaining a torrid AI-fuelled pace of growth. Sales in April rose 17.5% to NT$410.7 billion ($13.1 billion), their smallest rise in about six months. While the rise reflects just 30 days of business and its revenue…
Shares of CRISIL Ltd. gained up to 5% on Friday, April 17, after the company reported a strong set of Q1CY26 results on a year-on-year basis. Revenue rose 30% YoY, while operating profit increased 37% and net profit climbed 46% at the consolidated level. The research business, which contributes nearly 70% of total revenue, grew…
NEW DELHI: Amid the controversy over a govt order to take over Delhi Gymkhana Club (DGC) premises, it has come to light that the Land and Development Office (L&DO) had written three letters to the club management since Sept last year to clear around Rs 48 crore in rent that DGC owed to it.The latest…
A new immigration bill in US is proposing to scrap the green card lottery and limit family-based visas. It’s aim is to shift more focus to a merit-driven system.The proposed “Americans First Immigration Act” was introduced by Republican Congressman Barry Moore and seeks to overhaul the country’s legal immigration framework by prioritising high-skilled workers and…
Buddha Purnima 2026 on May 1: Full school holiday list and summer vacation updates in India School Holiday May 2026: As of April 30, 2026, schools across India are following a mix of gazetted holidays, weekend offs and state-specific summer vacation schedules. Buddha Purnima, a gazetted holiday, falls on Friday, May 1, 2026, marking the…
PC: National Endowment for the Humanities Before smartphones, spreadsheets, or even written alphabets as we know them, the Inca appear to have managed information in a way that still feels surprisingly advanced. Their system, known as quipu, used knotted cords and colour-coded strings to store records across a vast empire. It was long thought to…
NEW DELHI: The owner of a hotel in south Delhi where a fire killed 21 people allegedly drove past the burning building and left without stopping because he was afraid.According to TV reports, during interrogation, Lavkesh Bajaj allegedly told investigators that he passed by the hotel after the fire had broken out but did not…
Plans are underway to significantly upgrade the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with the Karnataka State Cricket Association initiating steps towards a long-term renovation aimed at enhancing capacity and overall fan experience.The move comes shortly after KSCA officials, led by president Venkatesh Prasad, met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar to discuss an ambitious expansion plan….
