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On This Day in History, July 1: Terminator 2 premiers, Dominion of Canada is formed, Bretton Woods Conference opens, Hong Kong returns to China, Sony Walkman debuts, Princess Diana is born and other key eventsOn This Day in History, July 1 marks a date shaped by major military campaigns, nation-building, scientific breakthroughs and cultural mile...- Who is Guo Wengui? 10 things to know about the exiled Chinese billionaire sentenced to 30 years in US prisonGuo Wengui, the Self-exiled Chinese businessman, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme. Prosecu...
- India look to carry momentum forward against arch-rivals Pakistan in London leg of Pro LeagueBuoyed by a victory over Olympic champions Netherlands, the Indian men's hockey team faces arch-rivals Pakistan in their London leg opener....
- How did Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella become one of the world's most admired leaders? 6 books recommended by him that offer cluesSatya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, draws substantial inspiration from his extensive reading. Influential texts such as 'Forged in Crisis'...
- With war now football by others means, be prepared for new World Cup champsThe World Cup faces political challenges. Visiting teams, especially Iran, encounter travel restrictions and potential discrimination. The ...
- Before Olympic glory, there was Jaspal Rana: Indian shooting loses its first starIndian shooting lost a legend with the passing of Jaspal Rana at 49. He was a trailblazing marksman and a dedicated coach. Rana inspired a ...
- FIFA World Cup 2026, what to know: Mexico starts with big win while the US and Canada prepare for openersMexico secured a 2-0 victory in their World Cup opener against South Africa. The United States and Canada are set to play their first match...
- Going Dutch can mean bill-splitting turning into a full-blown hair-splitting affairDining out with friends can bring unexpected financial and social challenges. From over-ordering to excessive drinking, the bill often beco...
- Ukrainian Proverb of the Day: The word 'enough' does not exist for water, fire, and…’ The centuries-old saying that quietly turned women into a force of natureUkrainian Proverb of the Day: Blending satire, psychology and cultural history, the proverb examines why this centuries-old proverb still f...
- Sports development fund pilferage demoralising sportspersons: CongressThe Congress has alleged that funds from the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), intended to support athletes, were diverted for the c...
- A nation of sporting moments, not yet a sporting cultureIndia celebrates sports in flashes, with non-cricket athletes often struggling for recognition and financial security. Despite government s...
- North Korean women's soccer team arrives in South Korea for regional tournamentA total of 39 players and staff with North Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC arrived at Incheon International Airport, just west of Seoul, aboa...
- Tamil Nadu cabinet ministers list: Meet Chief Minister Vijay’s A-teamTVK founder C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, marking the fi...
- Gen ex gets the gadgets, even if it means sometimes getting things tangled upBeneath the comedy of keeping up with the iJoneses lies the determination with which a generation is trying to keep up and stay tech-releva...
- Wars, recessions, political crises, market crashes. Warren Buffett’s advice on each of themWarren Buffett made a prediction in the mid-1990s he knew would come true: Berkshire Hathaway's future returns would fall short compared to...
- Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening upTurkmenistan, a nation known for its secrecy, is witnessing a subtle shift. E-commerce and social media are gaining traction, signaling a n...
- FIFA World Cup 2026: Italy's shocking reply to US Special Envoy's proposal of replacing Iran. Here's what four-time champions saidIran's participation in the World Cup has been thrown into doubt by the war with the US and Israel that broke out on February 28.
- International body revokes recognition of Volleyball Federation of IndiaThe FIVB has tasked an existing steering committee comprising Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Executive Council member Rohit Rajpal, CEO R...
- How 'politics and apathy' derailed war-ravaged Afghanistan's anti-doping effortsAfghanistan's anti-doping efforts have collapsed since the Taliban's return. No tests were conducted for three years. Last year, only four ...
- Athletes to follow IOC's rules after free speech scandal:BEIJINGBeijing Olympic organizers said on Tuesday all athletes should follow International Olympic Committee rules governing political and religio...
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