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World cup games today: Who are playing on Day 1? Kick off time, team-wise match schedule- FIFA World Cup 2026: Football body's chief Infantino faces questions on eve of tournament
- On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major events
- World War III: List of safest countries to seek shelter if WWIII breaks out amid Israel-Iran conflictWorld War 3 news: Amid the rising tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched a barrage of missiles and drones in the Gulf region, ther...02 Mar, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
- Erik the Red: The viking who founded GreenlandErik the Red, exiled from Norway and Iceland, discovered and named Greenland around 985 AD. His strategic naming attracted settlers from Ic...26 Jan, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Greenland isn’t green at all — so how did the world’s iciest island get its name?Greenland's name, a clever marketing ploy by Erik the Red around 1000 AD to attract settlers, is a stark contrast to its icy reality. While...18 Jan, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
- Dark fleet seeks Russian protection as US seizes oil tankersTrump oil tanker grab: At least 26 ships have switched registration to Russia since the beginning of last month, with the bulk of those hap...14 Jan, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
- Nature’s colorful tapestry: This must visit destination in southern Iceland is spectacular canvas of Earth’s vibrant artDyrhólaey on Iceland’s South Coast showcases stunning natural beauty with vibrant green fields, a yellow-hued river meeting the black sand ...27 May, 2025, 06.53 PM IST
- This tiny island Asian nation is world’s most family-friendly country for 2025The country scored highly for its affordable childcare and strong education system. Known for its natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant...12 Mar, 2025, 07.51 PM IST
- Boris Spassky, former World Chess Champion and Bobby Fischer’s famous rival, passes away at 88Boris Spassky, the Soviet chess grandmaster best known for his historic 1972 match against American Bobby Fischer, has passed away at 88 in...01 Mar, 2025, 10.40 AM IST
- Gareth Southgate resigns as England manager after Euro 2024 finals drubbingGareth Southgate resigned as England manager on Tuesday after their Euro 2024 final loss to Spain. Southgate, who took over in 2016, led En...16 Jul, 2024, 04.11 PM IST
- Portugal vs Luxembourg: Check kick-off time, date, where to watch, TV channel, live stream and moreOn Sunday, March 26, Sunday Portugal and Luxembourg will play against each other in the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers. See all the updates of t...25 Mar, 2023, 08.54 PM IST
- Some nations celebrate Christmas on December 24; Here’s whyWhile the British celebrate Christmas Day on December 25, you may be shocked to learn that a lot of nations celebrate the day before, on Ch...23 Dec, 2022, 10.30 PM IST
- Want to travel the world? First head to these 7 trending spots for the vacay of your lifeTo reduce the world to a list of top destinations is a near impossible task.27 Sep, 2018, 12.59 PM IST
- Explore the unexplored: This summer fly to Portugal, Ireland, Croatia for novel experiencesThe quest for offbeat travel experiences is drawing Indians farther than they have ever been.17 May, 2018, 05.00 AM IST
- New programme to promote football in every state of IndiaEven more important, allowing smaller grounds brings in many more potential sporting spaces into play. It’s fascinating that Indians keep t...08 Dec, 2016, 12.00 AM IST
- Who leaked Panama Papers and why?Conspiracy theorists dubbed it a "CIA false flag ops", pointing to absence of any American in list, and maintaining that real corruption la...05 Apr, 2016, 11.58 AM IST
- Less than half of HSBC list accounts have no money: SIT reportThe SIT found and reported that there was no amount shown in almost 289 HSBC Geneva entries, while 122 of them were repeated twice in the s...06 Nov, 2014, 04.42 PM IST
- Lufthansa receives first Airbus A380European planemaker Airbus delivered Deutsche Lufthansa AG its first A380 superjumbo on Wednesday, allowing Germany's biggest airline to tr...19 May, 2010, 04.45 PM IST
- Bailouts prove pale substitutes for market trustThe gyrations in money-market rates and their disconnect with the monetary-policy intentions of central banks lend credence to the idea tha...09 Oct, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
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