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Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Lionel Messi endured a rare off day in Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final defeat to Spain, with the legendary forward failing to create a single chance for a teammate for the first time in his World Cup career. The statistic underlined Spain’s disciplined defensive display as Luis de la Fuente’s side neutralised Argentina’s biggest attacking threat on their way to a 1-0 extra-time victory at MetLife Stadium. Messi, making his 34th World Cup appearance across six tournaments, had never previously started a FIFA World Cup match without creating at least one chance for a…

For more than a century, the Florentine Diamond occupied a curious place in the history of famous gemstones. It was discussed in museum catalogues, historical accounts and works of fiction, yet nobody could say with certainty where it had gone. Some believed it had been stolen during the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Others suspected it had been cut into smaller stones to conceal its identity. The uncertainty became part of the diamond’s reputation. Now, descendants of the Hapsburg dynasty have offered a very different account, saying the celebrated jewel never vanished at all. Instead, they claim it spent decades…

There’s no doubt that every journey changes us in ways we rarely understand. We often think that by exploring a place we are just ticking destinations off a bucket list, or escape our regular routine life. But Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore imagined travel as something much bigger, deeper and with purpose. To him, the road was not merely a path across mountains, deserts, or oceans—it was something people journeyed inward.”The traveller has to knock at every alien door to come to his own, and one has to wander through all the outer worlds to reach the innermost shrine at the…

Some of the stars from the film fraternity have shared their support for the protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Among some of the stars from South Indian film industry, actor Prakh Raj has been highly vocal about the issue. He has been sharing his support through social media posts and even reached out at the time.In one of his posts, Prakash Raj wrote, “World is witnessing a Coward government who don’t want to engage in a dialogue with the youth but want to behave like Dictators. Forcibly taking away ⁦@Wangchuk66⁩ and disrupting Students peaceful protest is a sign of…

Mumbai: In line with the rule changes recommended by the Lord’s-based Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) recently, the BCCI has made changes to its playing conditions for the 2026-27 domestic season, as per which the final over of the day will have to be completed even if a wicket falls during the over.According to a note (TOI has a copy) on the playing conditions for the upcoming season, circulated by the BCCI to the state associations, the BCCI has stated that as per the MCC rules, the final over of the day must be completed regardless of a wicket fall. As…

Long before crops were planted or livestock were kept, people living in what is now southern Norway were already making lasting changes to the natural world around them. High in the mountains, where lakes lay beyond the reach of naturally migrating fish, communities appear to have carried brown trout into isolated waters and created places where they could reliably catch them. New archaeological evidence suggests this practice was already taking place around 7,000 years ago. The discovery offers a glimpse into a period when hunting, fishing and gathering remained the foundation of daily life, yet people were already altering landscapes…

Every day, social media showcases stories of people celebrating new homes, expensive cars, and growing investments. Those posts often become the benchmark by which people unknowingly compare themselves. But now, a very different kind of post is making rounds online. It is not about achieving more. It is about learning to be at peace with where you are.Shared by a 35-year-old X user, the post has found a place in conversations across social media because it shifts the focus from material milestones to personal progress. Many users said they found the message relatable, with several calling it a refreshing break…

Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah are widely admired as one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring couples, known for their honesty, mutual respect and lasting partnership. However, long before the two married in 1982, Naseeruddin experienced a turbulent first marriage with Purveen Murad, also known as Manara Sikri, the sister of late actor Surekha Sikri. The couple had a daughter, Heeba, and in his autobiography And Then One Day, the veteran actor candidly reflects on that chapter of his life, admitting he was an emotionally immature husband and a distant father in his early twenties.The story began in the late…

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Image: AP) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes dropping senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is virtually impossible as long as they want to continue playing, citing their extraordinary achievements and immense fan following.Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been the pillars of Indian cricket for over 15 years, and as long as they continue to perform, leaving them out of the national team is far from straightforward. While opportunities should be created for the next generation, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes the duo enjoy a level of protection that bowlers rarely receive.Ashwin…

A mosquito lands on a blackbird’s wing. It pierces the skin, draws blood, and moves on. Somewhere in that moment, a parasite called Plasmodium slips into the bird’s bloodstream. Researchers have long known this happens across the UK, but they weren’t sure which mosquitoes do the transmitting. They finally have answers to that puzzle.A two-year study from Keele University found how avian malaria moves through Britain’s wild bird populations, and the real culprits behind it. The researchers found that multiple mosquito species in the UK have the potential to carry diseases such as avian malaria and pose a threat to…