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The exchange of data in the blink of an eye has become a given in much of the world – and yet we rarely pause to think about what makes it all possible: a complex global network of cables in the depths of the ocean that silently connects us. In the modern information age, undersea … Read more
Last year, Philadelphia’s Jalen Hurts won Super Bowl MVP. Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes won in both 2023 and 2024. Who will be crowned Super Bowl MVP next month? Here are the odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Feb. 2. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or … Read more
Dhananjaya de Silva (L) and Kusal Mendis (R) of Sri Lanka (Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images) COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Monday dropped Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva from their 15-man T20 World Cup squad led by Dasun Shanaka.De Silva had been recalled for a three-match T20 international series against Pakistan early last month after an … Read more
A big band remix of Super Mario themes just won a Grammy Award, beating Wicked star Cynthia Erivo to win in the Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella category. Super Mario Praise Break, a five-minute medley of toe-tapping Mario tunes, marks the second win for talented video game soundtrack outfit The 8-Bit Big Band, which … Read more
A positive update has been delivered on Neymar’s recovery from knee surgery, with a return date for the Brazil international said to be “coming soon”. The 33-year-old was forced under the knife after playing through pain towards the end of the 2025 campaign. He has committed to a one-year contract extension at Santos and is … Read more
In a major step towards strengthening science-driven and sustainable tourism, the District Tourism Department, Pithoragarh, in partnership with Starscapes Experiences Pvt. Ltd., has established the district’s first dedicated Astronomical Observatory. The facility was inaugurated by Satpal Maharaj, Minister for Tourism, Uttarakhand. The inauguration was attended by Ashish Kumar Bhatgain, District Magistrate, Pithoragarh; Kalpana Devlal, Mayor, … Read more
Yet stark inequalities remain — in the poorest countries, 36 per cent of children and youth are out of school compared to just 3 per cent in the richest — underscoring the urgent need for inclusive, youth-driven approaches to education policy and transformation. Marco Pasqualini (2nd left) works for UNESCO in Paris. Ahead of the … Read more
Drake Maye is fast becoming a superstar. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is arguably the NFL’s best receiver. Christian Gonzalez is on the shortlist of elite cornerbacks. Labeled a bust at the start of his career, Sam Darnold is firmly a top-10 quarterback these days.  There’s star power on both sides of the Super Bowl LX matchup, but … Read more
Vedant Trivedi (Special arrangements) NEW DELHI: 47/0 was the scoreline. Three balls later, it became 47/3. A sense of unease crept in as India looked to have lost the early momentum against Pakistan during their crucial U19 World Cup 2026 match on Sunday. Against the same opponent, India had already conceded the plot recently, in … Read more
As part of a “month of anniversary surprises,” Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has formally introduced us to the “face of Freedom, the voice of Victory, the light of Liberty… John Helldiver.” In a fascinating deep dive into the writing and casting of the iconic character, actor Craig Lee Thomas and lead writer Russ Nickel discussed … Read more