United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres on Thursday expressed concern over the declining state of globalisation, warning that foreign direct investment (FDI) continues to shrink amid worsening global economic conditions. His remarks came as the UN released fresh data highlighting a negative outlook for international investment flows.In its 2025 World Investment Report, the UN Conference on…
Karun Nair (Pic credit: ICC) As India prepare for the opening Test of the five-match Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy series against England, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has thrown his support behind Karun Nair, who is set to return to the Test arena after an eight-year hiatus.Kaif, speaking on his YouTube channel, praised Nair’s red-ball temperament and…
Source: University of Missouri In a recent study, researchers studied ancient reefs built by sponge-like creatures called archaeocyathids in Nevada, 514 million years ago. They found that early reefs did not appear to boost biodiversity in the same way as modern coral reefs do. Modern coral reefs are known as biodiversity hotspots, supporting the entire…
British universities are facing a reckoning over the boundaries of speech and academic freedom. In newly issued guidance, the Office for Students, the UK’s higher education regulator, has warned institutions that shielding students from legal but controversial ideas poses a threat to core academic principles.The message is unambiguous: Students must not only be allowed to…
Aamir Khan is set for the release of his film ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ as it will hit the screens on Friday, June 20. Aamir is back on screen after a while. He was last seen in ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’. The actor held a special screening of the film for his family and friends from the…
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe has been hospitalized due to gastroenteritis. Madrid said Mbappe would “undergo a series of tests and follow the appropriate course of treatment.”After Lionel Messi, Mbappe is arguably the biggest star in the show, with Madrid one of the favorites to lift the trophy in the inaugural edition of the tournament. Mbappe’s…
Honda Activa E battery swap plans now more affordable. Honda has rolled out a more pocket-friendly battery swap subscription plan for its Activa E electric scooter customers in India. The new plan, dubbed ‘Lite’, significantly reduces the cost of battery swaps for Activa E users. Priced at Rs 678 (excluding GST), this new plan brings…
The wreckage of Air India plane that crashed into a medical hostel complex in Ahmedabad (Image credit: AP) NEW DELHI: It has been a week since the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that claimed 274 lives. On Thursday, officials said that debris, including the aircraft’s damaged tail fin, still remains at the crash…
In Daredevil: Born Again, Wilson Fisk—the Kingpin of Crime—doesn’t just manipulate the system; he becomes Mayor of New York. Because in the Marvel Universe, the best way to consolidate criminal power isn’t through backroom deals—it’s by getting elected. A comic book storyline? Maybe. But in 2025 New York, fiction and politics are on disturbingly good…
Looking past short-term measures, India is now working on a bigger plan to effectively utilise the Indus river system to its benefit. (AI image) Pakistan is finding it difficult to get through its kharif season with consistently lower levels of water in dams – a situation brought about by India’s suspension of the Indus Waters…
