Xie Na (Image source: MyDrameList) Chinese television personality Xie Na, one of the country’s most recognisable entertainers, has found herself at the centre of a fierce online backlash after her ambitions of becoming a concert performer were met with widespread criticism.For over two decades, Xie Na was a household name as one of the main…
A massive wildfire raging in northern Portugal has scorched an estimated 10,000 hectares of forest, prompting the government to seek international assistance as extreme heat and dry conditions fuel multiple blazes across the country. The fire, which broke out on Wednesday night in the municipality of Vouzela in the district of Viseu, has left at…
MUMBAI: Credit growth remained elevated across the banking system on a year-on-year basis for the quarter ended June 2026 with few banks reporting advances growing at double the rate of credit growth. In contrast, the wedge between credit and deposit growth widened with some banks (Bank of Baroda, IDBI and RBL) reporting a dip in…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt head coach raises Palestinian flag, dedicates historic R32 win to Palestinians Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan paid an emotional tribute to the Palestinian people after guiding his team to a landmark FIFA World Cup achievement, raising the Palestinian flag moments after the Pharaohs secured a dramatic Round of 32 victory…
ICAI releases CA Foundation May 2026 merit list with top three rank holders ICAI CA Foundation toppers May 2026 result: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the names of the top performers in the CA Foundation Examination held in May 2026 along with the declaration of the examination results. Three candidates…
As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get ready for their ‘happily ever after’ following their dreamy wedding at Madison Square Garden, attention has now shifted to what could be one of the most high-profile prenuptial agreements in recent celebrity history.Long before the couple could wed, various news reports have claimed that the couple faces a…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ever since the 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was picked in India’s T20I squad, one question has dominated discussions among fans and experts: When will the boy from Samastipur, Bihar, make his India debut?The excitement started after Sooryavanshi’s sensational IPL season. He scored 776 runs at a stunning strike rate of…
WELLINGTON: Like plenty of local boys before him, Neil has come home to the stretch of Australian coast where it was born. Unlike most of them, he trails fame, fans and property damage in his wake. It is also a 1,000 kg elephant seal.In June, the bellowing and blubbery 5-year-old mammal hauled itself onto land…
CHENNAI: Cyberattacks on two major Indian manufacturing facilities recently have highlighted growing cyber risks facing India’s factory floors once again.Bajaj Auto and one of its subsidiaries reported a ransomware attack that affected parts of their IT systems on June 23, while Tata Electronics disclosed a cyber breach a day earlier. Both companies said they activated…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added yet another extraordinary chapter to his legendary career after becoming the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score in eight consecutive matches. The Argentina captain reached the unprecedented milestone during his side’s dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde, helping the defending champions book their…
