Estadio Azteca (AP Photo) There are stadiums. There are iconic stadiums. And then there is the Estadio Azteca.When Mexico kicks off the 2026 FIFA World Cup against South Africa on Thursday, this magnificent giant in the heart of Mexico City will do what no other football stadium in the world has ever done- to host…
The UAE Ministry of Education has clarified the circumstances under which students may retake examinations remotely, as well as the measures schools must take when technical issues disrupt centralised electronic tests.According to the ministry, remote exam retakes may be approved for students who are unable to attend in person due to specific circumstances. These include…
Nipah virus (Image source: PTI) Kerala health minister K Muraleedharan on Thursday confirmed that a suspected Nipah virus case in Kozhikode has tested positive, while final confirmation from the Virology Institute is still awaited.The patient was initially admitted to Crescent Hospital in Kozhikode with a high fever and was later shifted to another hospital after…
India, world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, has waived excise duty on blended petrol. The exemption covers E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuel blends, which contain varying proportions of motor spirit and ethanol. As per the finance ministry’s notification, these blends consist of 78%, 75%, 73% and 70% motor spirit mixed with 22%, 25%, 27%…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (X-Cricbuzz) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is proving he is far more than a power-hitting T20 sensation after the 15-year-old impressed once again for India A in the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka.Sooryavanshi caught the eye with a sparkling 44 off just 22 balls against Afghanistan A on Thursday, continuing…
Stand-up comedian Pranit More has been in the news ever since one of the audience members on his show created a stir by sharing his story of a date. The debate began after this audience member Himanshu Jangra from Gurugram shared that because he spent Rs 370 on chicken biryani during a date, he expected…
Chief Minister Vijay seeks Class XII marks as criteria for MBBS, BDS and AYUSH admissions at NITI Aayog meet In the Eleventh Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay reiterated the State’s opposition to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for undergraduate medical and dental admissions, stating that…
Now black mamba is among the most feared snakes not only in Africa but in the world. It is also the continent’s longest venomous snake which can grow up to 4.5 metres in length. This species is found across eastern and southern Africa. But what is surprising here is that contrary to its name, black…
The funeral of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja was an emotional affair as family members, friends and film personalities paid their last respects. Amidst all the grief, director Thiagarajan Kumararaja made a comment that instantly drew the attention of the online world. With cameras and microphones capturing mourners looking for reactions, Thiagarajan Kumararaja wondered if that was…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (X-Cricbuzz) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has lavished praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the youngster produced another eye-catching innings for India A in the ongoing one-day tri-series in Sri Lanka.Sooryavanshi, who recently earned his maiden India call-up for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland, continued to impress in the 50-over format…
