Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) The referee appointed for Wednesday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final between England and Argentina has found himself at the centre of attention even before a ball has been kicked. Moroccan-American official Ismail Elfath will oversee the high-profile clash at Atlanta Stadium, adding another major fixture to his growing résumé. The…
Kolkata Police emergency SOP Kolkata: The state govt on Thursday announced the setting up of a 200-member, highly skilled, elite team for quick response to an emergency, like the Taratala tragedy. “The rescue operation at Taratala is continuing. Keeping the need for emergency response to such incidents in mind, the state has decided to form…
Health isn’t something most of us think about until it starts slipping away.One week, you’re powering through long workdays, skipping meals, surviving on coffee, and telling yourself you’ll “start taking care of yourself from Monday.” Before you know it, the tiredness catches up. Stress becomes normal, sleep gets lighter, and even small tasks begin to…
Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi (Image credit: Agencies) The FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain will create history even before kick-off at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.It will be the first FIFA World Cup match featuring the world’s top two ranked teams since the FIFA rankings were introduced in…
Ajay Anand, Partner, Anicut Capital, Chennai: Anicut Capital has launched its second early-stage fund, targeting investments in consumer, enterprise technology, deep tech and financial services startups, with a target corpus of Rs 175 crore.The alternative asset management company is nearing the first close of the fund, having secured Rs 65 crore from existing investors, predominantly…
Rewind 123 years. The idea of a single girl studying with 100 boys was considered so scandalous that a king had to step in.The girl was Muthulakshmi Reddy who would become one of India’s first women doctors.In 1903, Muthulakshmi, who had been homeschooled after puberty, convinced her father to send her to college. Unfortunately, Pudukottai,…
Simon Pegg joins ‘The Rings of Power’ as the voice of Balrog. (Image Credits: Instagram) The stunning debut look of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 3 was unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Along with announcing the much-anticipated ensuing episodes, the makers revealed that Simon Pegg will join the cast…
A wish long held may finally move toward fulfilment today. Jupiter, your ruler, supports gains, recognition, and helpful people, while the Moon opens doors through networks and elder siblings. The air feels wider, and you breathe easier in it.This is a rewarding day, not only because money can come, but because your efforts may also…
Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway Chennai: The 263.4km Chennai-Bengaluru expressway is stuck in litigation over a 25-km stretch falling within Tamil Nadu. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have already made giant strides in construction of the highway in their respective territories.The 25km stretch from Arakkonam to Kancheepuram of the six-lane NE-7 has seen a mere 50% progress with the…
With populations ageing faster than the workforce, the WEF-Marsh report warns that age-based discrimination is pushing experienced workers out of jobs. Ageing populations across Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) economies are emerging as one of the biggest workforce challenges over the next two decades, with age-related discrimination threatening to wipe out nearly $500…
