Author: Rahul M

PARIS — Much feels in flux in France these days. Will yo-yoing tariffs hit businesses? Is Perrier really that natural? And don’t even get started on the volatile summer heat.But for the past 21 months, fans of a popular French game show have lived by a simple, ironclad certainty. Tune in at noon on any given day, and without fail, there he was: a soft-spoken young man named Émilien, with wiry round glasses and an astonishing depth of trivia knowledge. Just as reliably, Émilien beat the other contestants. Again and again and again.Although he has declined to reveal his last…

Jannik Sinner overcame Novak Djokovic on Friday to reach his maiden Wimbledon final and earn the opportunity for a swift slice of major-final revenge. The Italian eased past the physically struggling Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in the semi-finals at the grass major to book a title showdown with Carlos Alcaraz. Notably, Sinner let slip three championship points against Alcaraz in the Roland Garros final Last month. The pair will now resume their rivalry on Sunday on the All England Club’s iconic Centre Court. While Sinner outclassed Djokovic, two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to his third consecutive Wimbledon final after…

Warner Bros./DC Studios To say it’s been a while since there was a great Superman movie is an understatement. After the first two excellent Christopher Reeve “Superman” films, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster’s iconic creation has suffered greatly on the silver screen thanks to all-time duds like “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.” Modern cinematic incarnations of the character haven’t fared much better, as movies like “Superman Returns” and “Man of Steel” grappled with figuring out exactly how Superman should look and act in the 21st century. Thankfully for fans across the globe, James Gunn’s “Superman” has…

Michelob ULTRA’s Pitchside Club in NYC is officially open—and if you haven’t RSVP’d yet, now’s your chance at the official event site. Friendly reminder: access is 21+ and free, but capacity is limited, so don’t wait. Located in midtown Manhattan’s SECOND (849 6th Ave.) event space, this six-day pop-up (July 8–13) is a premium soccer destination where fans can catch the remaining FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ matches. The Pitchside Club blends the energy of the tournament with a specially curated fan experience. Inside, you’ll find vintage kits, cold pints, and electrifying match viewing—all under one roof, built for the…

LONDON — Trying to keep fit with runs through Central Park, a jog around a tropical island and a bicycle ride around Stockholm, bodyguards in Sweden inadvertently revealed the secret locations of the Swedish leaders they were assigned to protect. An investigation by a Swedish newspaper revealed that bodyguards for Sweden’s royal family and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson uploaded their workout routes to Strava, a fitness app that allows users to map and share their movements. The popular app has built a global social media community, but its users’ enthusiastic uploads have also raised questions about data privacy, especially among…

Weighing in on the current landscape of storytelling, Saurabh Shukla laments the shift towards individual narratives over broader communal voices. The actor-filmmaker who was recently in Bengaluru to stage his play Barff, tells us, “There was a time when we had something to say, but today we’ve become hyperindividualistic. Everyone’s writing a rags-to-riches story – it’s all about ‘I was nobody, now I’m somebody.’ That’s fine, but where’s the communal voice? Where’s the concern for the larger world?” “People say, ‘we want great content,’ but are they ready to receive it? I still ask myself, ‘Is this story really worth…

Italy’s men’s cricket team created history on Friday, July 11 after securing qualification for the 2026 men’s T20 World Cup, which will be played in India and Sri Lanka. For Italy, it’ll be their first ever qualification for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Notably, Joe Burns-led Italy qualified for the 2026 men’s T20 World Cup despite losing to Netherlands at The Hague on Friday. Apart from Italy, Netherlands also confirmed their presence for the marquee event. After being restricted to 134/7, Italy needed to hold Netherlands for at least 15 overs in order to qualify. Michael Levitt and Max…

Bengaluru: The number of electric buses operated by BMTC is all set to cross the 1,500 mark.On Friday, transport minister Ramalinga Reddy launched 148 new non-AC e-buses. The buses will be operated by TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Ltd, a subsidiary of Tata Motors. BMTC has reached an agreement with the private operator for running a total of 921 buses. These buses are operated on a contractual basis for a period of 12 years, and BMTC pays Rs 41 per kilometre to the operator. The buses have an assured range of 200km on a single charge.The buses have a seating…

A fire broke out at one of Egypt’s main telecommunications hubs Thursday evening, according to state news media, days after a blaze there killed four people and disrupted internet, transport and banking services.The fire Thursday in central Cairo at a building known as the Ramses Exchange was much smaller than the one Monday and was quickly extinguished, the media company Al-Ahram reported, citing local authorities.There was no official information about the cause of either fire. Egyptian prosecutors said they had launched an investigation.The telecommunications exchange is run by state-owned Telecom Egypt and is one of many handling phone and internet…

Bengaluru: A spotted deer was fatally struck by a car while it was crossing the main road near Rajanukunte Thursday night. The accident occurred around 10.30pm in front of the KMF facility on Doddaballapur main road. Police later handed over the carcass to the forest department.As per preliminary investigation, a family of seven from Jeevan Bima Nagar in east Bengaluru was returning home from Sri Ghati Subramanya temple. “The driver, Prabhakar, said he was driving at a speed of 50 to 60km per hour when the car collided with the deer that was trying to leap over the road. Due…