The Deutsche Bank’s Mapping the World’s Prices 2026 report identified Melbourne as the world’s most expensive city for domestic beer and second in the world for a pack of cigarettes, while Sydney placed second for cigarettes and third for beer, behind Singapore. The annual study analyzed living costs across 69 global cities, tracking price shifts … Read more
The couple made the top five for the first time this year, with Forbes estimating their combined net worth at US$3.3 billion in its recently published Philippine rich list. Despite its name, Puregold’s stores sell not fancy products but value goods to consumers and a range of businesses, from small neighborhood convenience shops called sari-sari … Read more
Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía of Spain take center stage at the royal family’s annual summer reception, drawing attention with their youthful, colorful looks.
Al Nassr celebrate winning the Saudi Pro League title after their victory over Damac at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 21, 2026. Photo by Reuters This massive debt mainly stems from ineffective financial decisions made during the previous season, Al-Riyadiah reported. The crisis has placed Al Nassr under strict supervision from the … Read more
An independent People’s Commission has released a detailed reappraisal of the Sardar Sarovar Project (SSP) on the Narmada River, concluding that the project’s publicised success is contradicted by realities on the ground. The Commission, convened by Jalbiradari (Maharashtra), Development Research Institute (Odisha), and Himdhara (Himachal Pradesh), included Justice (Retd.) Anjana Prakash, sociologist Enakshi Ganguly, and … Read more
Paramount+ releases this week include Miles Teller’s underappreciated boxing film, along with other new titles. Bleed for This, the 2016 film arriving on August 15, tells the true story of world champion boxer Vinny Pazienza. After a near-fatal car accident fractures his neck and risks permanent paralysis, Pazienza refuses to quit. With trainer Kevin Rooney … Read more
Team India secured a thrilling victory in the three-day warm-up match ahead of their upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. The biggest highlight of the match was not a brilliant bowling spell but an unbelievable batting performance from Mohammed Siraj. Known as “Miyan Magic” for his bowling performances, Siraj created magic with the bat this … Read more
Concern around E20 petrol is now showing up in showroom conversations and may be influencing what some customers buy. In July 2026, petrol cars accounted for 41.68 per cent of passenger vehicle retail sales, while CNG, hybrid and electric vehicles together reached 40.59 per cent. A year earlier, petrol alone had a 47.6 per cent … Read more
Filmmaker Shakeel Noorani was arrested by Mumbai’s Malvani Police after a complaint by a 33-year-old actress. The director was arrested in the early hours of August 8 after the actress accuse him of rape, sexual assault and repeated threats. According to the police, the allegations arise from the time when the actress met Noorani in … Read more
जेमीमा रोड्रिग्स का द हंड्रेड विमेन 2026 से बाहर होना साउदर्न ब्रेव के लिए उनके अभियान के महत्वपूर्ण चरण में एक बड़ा झटका है। भारतीय बल्लेबाज को हैमस्ट्रिंग चोट के कारण प्रतियोगिता से बाहर कर दिया गया है, जिससे ब्रेव अपने सबसे भरोसेमंद खिलाड़ियों में से एक के बिना रह गए हैं, जबकि लीग चरण … Read more