FIFA is marketing pieces of World Cup final turf for USD 450, but the initiative has sparked outrage from both fans and players. The turf’s poor quality has come under fire for its irregular texture.(AP Photo) Football’s global governing body, FIFA, has decided to commercialise the very ground the players will walk on for the…
The equity benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty closed sharply higher on Friday (June 12), with the benchmark indices recording their strongest gains in recent sessions as reports of a potential US-Iran deal and a decline in crude oil prices supported risk appetite. The Sensex rose 1,695 points to end at 75,528, while the…
KOLKATA: After TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly beaten and pelted with stones and eggs during his visit to West Bengal’s Sonarpur to meet families of post-poll violence victims, he said the entire incident had been captured on camera and vowed to move court over the attack.“They wanted to kill me. The whole…
A significant part of Taiwan’s rise, however, can be traced to the outsized influence of a single company, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The chipmaker now accounts for nearly 42 per cent of the benchmark index, highlighting a high level of concentration in the market. TSMC’s stock has surged around 50 per cent so far…
Arvind Kejriwal and Swati Maliwal (R) (File photo) NEW DELHI: Former aide to Arvind Kejriwal and now a BJP leader, Swati Maliwal on Saturday levelled sharp allegations against her former boss, claiming that before becoming chief minister he wore “torn pants”, used a “two-rupee pen” and “drove around in a dilapidated car”, but after coming…
Malayalam cinema’s biggest stars, Mammootty and Mohanlal, reunite after 18 years in the intense spy thriller ‘Patriot’. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the film promises high-stakes action and suspense as Mammootty’s character, a framed JAG officer, undertakes a covert mission with Mohanlal’s crucial support. The trailer has ignited fan excitement for this ambitious project, set for…
Metallurgical and chemical engineering firm APAR Industries Ltd on Monday (June 22) said its wholly owned subsidiary, APAR Industries Middle East Ltd, KSA, has signed an agreement with the Saudi Aramco Base Oil Company. The agreement is aimed at strengthening the downstream industrial ecosystem and enhancing local content. Under the agreement, APAR will supply base…
Christopher Nolan says comedy is the hardest genre to direct. (Image credits: Instagram) Christopher Nolan, Hollywood’s revered filmmaker who breaks boundaries and box office records, has achieved great success with his mind-bending plots and unconventional storytelling. However, there is a beloved film genre that the 55-year-old is afraid to touch. The decorated director admitted that…
Nitesh Tiwari‘s ‘Ramayana’ continues to be one of the most anticipated Indian films in recent years. Headlined by Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, the ambitious mythological saga has generated massive buzz ever since it was announced. Adding to the excitement, actor Kajal Aggarwal, who essays the role of Mandodari, recently shared…
Image Credit: Wikipedia A place that is so massive that it is over 100 times larger than the famous Yellowstone National Park, shrouded in ice with its very own ‘Iceberg Graveyard’. Northeast Greenland National Park is a massive expanse of raw Arctic power, covering an area of 972,000 square kilometres, larger than many countries. It…
