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Will the FIFA World Cup expand to 64 teams? Gianni Infantino explains
Will the FIFA World Cup expand to 64 teams? Gianni Infantino explains
3 min read
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the governing body will discuss expanding the men's World Cup to 64 teams after 2026, reviving a proposal that has divided football's global stakehol ...
India EV Sales May Jump 12-fold To 30 Million Units By 2032: IESA Report Explains Why
India EV Sales May Jump 12-fold To 30 Million Units By 2032: IESA Report Explains Why
3 min read
India's EV market could grow 12-fold to 30.4 million annual sales by 2032, driven by rising adoption, battery demand, policy support and localisation, creating a massive Rs 3.02 lakh crore component o ...
The Golden Triangle’s Original Sin: The legacy of Olive Yang as the Narco Queen of Myanmar is still alive
The Golden Triangle’s Original Sin: The legacy of Olive Yang as the Narco Queen of Myanmar is still alive
8 min read
Few historical figures manage to be a Cold War asset, a tabloid scandal, a queer icon and a peace negotiator within a single life­time
Sensex Falls 670 Points, Nifty Slips As US-Iran Tensions And Rising Oil Prices Weigh On Markets
Sensex Falls 670 Points, Nifty Slips As US-Iran Tensions And Rising Oil Prices Weigh On Markets
3 min read
The BSE SENSEX stood at 76,899.27 points, down by 670.12 points or 0.86 per cent. Similarly, NSE NIFTY 50 stood at 24,014.75 points, shedding 192.15 points or 0.79 per cent
Bangkok Nightclub Fire: 27 Killed As Thailand Launches Investigation
Bangkok Nightclub Fire: 27 Killed As Thailand Launches Investigation
1 min read
A devastating fire at a popular Bangkok bar killed at least 27 people and injured several others early Monday. Thai authorities are investigating the cause as rescue efforts and inquiries continue
Iran warns nations aiding US strikes could become 'legitimate targets' after fresh attacks
Iran warns nations aiding US strikes could become 'legitimate targets' after fresh attacks
2 min read
Iran has condemned fresh US strikes as a violation of international law, warned countries assisting Washington they could become "legitimate targets", and urged the UN to hold the United States accoun ...
‘A Sudden Storm Came…’: Indian Survivor Recalls Horror of Vietnam Boat Tragedy
‘A Sudden Storm Came…’: Indian Survivor Recalls Horror of Vietnam Boat Tragedy
2 min read
A tourist boat carrying Indian passengers capsized near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island after a sudden storm, killing 15. A survivor described chaos, praising rescue efforts but criticising inadequate medic ...
Why Is Bollywood Reluctant To Make Corporate Biopics?
Why Is Bollywood Reluctant To Make Corporate Biopics?
5 min read
Hollywood has successfully made several corporate biopics. In India, however, there are only a handful. Why?
BCCI Announces Injury Replacements: Prince, Bishnoi Step In; Rana, Varun Ruled Out
BCCI Announces Injury Replacements: Prince, Bishnoi Step In; Rana, Varun Ruled Out
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BCCI announced injury replacements as Prince Yadav replaces Harshit Rana for England ODIs, while Ravi Bishnoi comes in for Varun Chakravarthy for Zimbabwe T20Is after hamstring injuries ruled them out
Why Liberals Are Losing It

Why Liberals Are Losing It

Utopia Is Here Again

Utopia Is Here Again

Open Minds 2026: Editor's Note

Open Minds 2026: Editor's Note

The Provincials Are Withering Away

The Provincials Are Withering Away

Modi As Democracy's Bestseller

Modi As Democracy's Bestseller

The Thing About Cockroaches

The Thing About Cockroaches