Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes under police investigation (Image: X) Cape Verde’s remarkable FIFA World Cup campaign has been overshadowed by a serious off-field development, with captain Ryan Mendes currently under investigation by New Zealand Police following an allegation of rape made by a Brazilian woman.The allegation was first reported by Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte,…
NY judge’s query procedural, unlikely to derail DoJ bid to drop charges, says US lawyer in Adani case (Image credit: AP) NEW YORK: A US federal judge’s decision to seek a fuller explanation from prosecutors before approving the dismissal of criminal charges against billionaire Gautam Adani is a procedural requirement and does not signal that…
Kerala’s Directorate of General Education has published the HSCAP Plus One third allotment list for 2026, marking the final round of the primary Class 11 admission process. Candidates can now access their allotment status online, while those offered seats are required to report to their assigned schools within the notified schedule to complete the admission…
One day, the tiny socks no longer fit. The bedtime stories stop being requested. The hand that once reached instinctively for yours begins to pull away with quiet confidence. Childhood has always been fleeting, but today’s parents seem more aware than ever of just how quickly it disappears. In an age where thousands of photos…
Some days feel born for celebration, and this looks like one of them. Joy comes easier, confidence sits well on you, and good news from children or younger people can lift the whole atmosphere at home. The Sun strengthens your self-belief, while Jupiter opens a lucky window around results and recognition.You won’t need to force…
Kunal Kemmu opens up on raising daughter Inaaya across two religions: ‘We never thought about what people would think’ Actor Kunal Kemmu has spoken openly about the deeply personal journey of raising his daughter Inaaya Naumi Kemmu alongside wife Soha Ali Khan, a journey shaped by instinct, mutual respect, and a beautiful blending of two…
Serena Williams during a practice session. (AP Photo) Serena Williams has launched a stinging criticism of tennis’ anti-doping system ahead of her long-awaited Wimbledon comeback, branding parts of the current testing protocol “unprofessional” and “unreasonable” while admitting the rules almost convinced her not to return to professional tennis.The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, who re-entered…
Japan’s Nikkei slipped 1% and South Korea’s Kospi fell nearly 2%, pulling MSCI’s broadest Asia-Pacific share index down 0.4%. Futures pointed to a firmer opening for Wall Street, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rising 0.4%, while European futures gained 0.2%. Asian equities traded cautiously on Monday as lingering uncertainty over the Middle East ceasefire…
A viral post by a Bengaluru entrepreneur has sparked a wider conversation about inflation, rising rents and the changing cost of urban living. As social media users clash over whether ₹2.5 lakh is the new benchmark for financial comfort, the debate highlights the widening gap between metropolitan realities and the incomes of most Indians. Think…
Megha’s daughter spent hours watching creators on YouTube. The trips. The gadgets. The follower counts going up in satisfying little jumps. When she announced college was unnecessary because she was going to be an influencer, Megha asked her one question. “How many videos have you made?” The answer was zero. “She loved the idea of…
