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Referee Slavko Vincic of Slovenia shows yellow card to Argentina’s Leandro Paredes (AP Photo) Argentina came under intense scrutiny following their FIFA World Cup 2026 final defeat to Spain, with their behaviour during the post-match medal ceremony drawing widespread criticism from sections of the football community. According to Goal.com, several observers labelled the runners-up “classless” after Lionel Messi and his teammates chose not to remain on the podium during Spain’s trophy presentation. Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday (local time), with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in…

Quote of the day by Green playwright Aeschylus Ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus who redefined theater and was known as the ‘Father of Tragedy’ gave us this lofty quote, which serves as a survival lesson even today. In his play Prometheus Bound, Oceanus gives this advice to Prometheus, suggesting that when dealing with powerful tyranny like Zeus, it is sometimes safe and smarter to pretend that you don’t know anything or to lay low rather than flaunt your intellect.Today’s quote of the day is from Prometheus Bound: ‘When one is wise, it’s wisest to seem foolish’This quote is about strategic survival.…

A new home isn’t just a change of address. It’s where ordinary mornings will unfold, celebrations will happen, difficult days will end, and countless memories will quietly take shape. Maybe that’s why so many cultures have one thing in common. Before settling into a new house, they pause. They light a lamp, open the windows, say a prayer, or simply stand in silence for a moment. Whether you see these as spiritual practices or meaningful rituals, they all serve the same purpose: helping us let go of what was and gently step into what’s next.Open every window before you unpack…

The ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer hit the screens – and it took no time to win over Marvel fans. The film, releasing on December 18, 2026, reunites Chris Evans’ Captain America with the team, becoming the harbinger of peace when everything is set to be doomed. Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom stole the limelight with his villainous disposition.With blasts, superpowers, and adrenaline-filled stunts, the trailer established the return of one of Hollywood’s biggest franchises. While some fans lauded the clip for showcasing the ‘peak’ of the Marvel multiverse, others highlighted that this film would be bigger than anyone can predict.Here’s a…

Marc Cucurella’s secret pre-match ritual helped continue Spain’s World Cup-winning superstition/ Image:X Marc Cucurella was spotted carrying out an unusual pre-match ritual moments before Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina, and it has now emerged that the act was part of a 16-year-old superstition passed down by one of Spain’s previous World Cup winners.Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time at the New York New Jersey Stadium to lift the men’s World Cup for the second time in their history, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute.While much of the attention after the…

Black-and-white warbler (Mniotilta varia) is less likely to be seen when pollution level rises. Smoke from Canada’s record-breaking wildfires in recent years have done more than reduce air quality across parts of the United States. A new study suggests the wildfires made many birds harder for people to spot in New York State during the breeding season.According to researchers from the University at Buffalo, sightings of many bird species fell as wildfire smoke increased. They say this does not necessarily mean bird numbers dropped. Instead, the birds may have changed their behaviour, making them more difficult for birdwatchers to find.The…

Walk into almost any birthday or anniversary gathering and there is a good chance the cake appears at some point. Candles are lit, cameras come out and everyone pauses for the familiar ritual before the celebration continues. It has become such an accepted part of marking personal milestones that many people barely question it. Yet plenty of people quietly leave that tradition behind. They might spend the day travelling, eat dinner with a handful of relatives, volunteer, or simply enjoy an ordinary evening without any ceremony. Psychology suggests that these choices are rarely about rejecting the occasion itself. More often,…

Presenting the ancient mythological chronicle of the Greek king Odysseus, Christopher Nolan stunned the audience with an epic visualisation of the perilous journey in ‘The Odyssey.’ Released on July 17, 2026, the fantasy-action film is based on the 3000-year-old poem by Homer. The tale revolves around the hero’s 10-year journey back to his homeland in Ithaca after the Trojan War, a journey riddled with challenges, curses, manipulation, and encounters with sea monsters.Starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Mia Goth, Himesh Patel, Samantha Morton, Lupita Nyong’o, Benny Safdie, Elliot Page, and Travis Scott,…

President Donald J. Trump shakes hands with Spain’s Lamine Yamal at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) United States President Donald Trump reportedly delivered the same congratulatory message to every Spain and Argentina player during the medal ceremony following the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, according to a professional lip reader.Trump joined FIFA president Gianni Infantino on the podium after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time at the New York New Jersey Stadium to claim their second World…

A year after Tina Sodhi’s death, a doctor at a Miami health center has been charged with manslaughter. 51-year-old Tina Sodhi was found unresponsive on February 10, 2025, at a wellness home where she took part in a three-day wellness retreat for which she paid $2,000. After over a year, Dr Samul Lee has now been arrested on a second-degree felony manslaughter as medical examiners found that Sodhi was administered drugs like MDMA, ketamine which contributed to the dehydration also caused by prolonged heat exposure inside the sauna. Dehydration was revealed to be the cause of the death.Heart Protocol CeremonyThe…