NEW DELHI: Hello and welcome to OFFSIDE, a new daily column on the football World Cup where we will track the highs and lows of the day, or night gone by, and what to expect in the next round of matches.In BBC’s United, Jimmy Murphy, Manchester United’s assistant coach during the Busby Babes era, played…
MUMBAI: Fraud and waste continue to drag India’s health-insurance system, with Rs 8,000–10,000 crore leaking from claim payouts each year, says a Boston Consulting Group–Medi Assist report. Fraud and unnecessary claims inflate premiums, strain insurer finances and drain public funds. Weak data systems and loose checks also push patients into higher out-of-pocket spends.The analysis shows…
The global job market is under immense pressure. The stories of layoffs have been strongly dominating the headlines. Hirings are being delayed, and layoffs have entered the lexicon of the commons. In this climate, the placement season at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has shown some stability. For the academic year 2025–26, the…
Faf du Plessis (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani has opened up on the franchise’s bold decision to release Faf du Plessis, calling it one of the toughest calls ahead of the IPL mini-auction in Abu Dhabi. Du Plessis, who announced his retirement from the league on Monday, enjoyed a celebrated…
PBKS has released Glenn Maxwell from the squad ahead of the 2026 mega auction. The IPL 2026 retention deadline is scheduled for November 15. (Image via Getty) Punjab Kings have begun their pre-auction reset by parting ways with four players — Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen and Vishnu Vinod ahead of the IPL auction…
Through his organisation, Sons of Liberty international, VanDyke claimed to train communities fighting terrorism and authoritarian regimes Mercenary. Terrorism suspect. Spy. Documentary filmmaker. Security analyst. Pro-democracy revolutionary. Self-styled American freedom fighter who fought in Libya’s 2011 war against Muammar Gaddafi. A resume built in war. Matthew Aaron VanDyke, 46, built a life that blurred every…
A delivery worker associated with Blinkit has been arrested in Bengaluru after allegedly assaulting a customer during a dispute over a delivery address, police said. BENGALURU: A delivery worker associated with Blinkit has been arrested in Bengaluru after allegedly assaulting a customer during a dispute over a delivery address, police said. The incident took place…
The western German city of Dortmund lit its giant Christmas tree on Monday evening, marking the start of the festive season. The structure stands 45 metres tall and is built from around 1,200 Norway spruces, which the city says makes it the largest real-tree installation of its kind.The tree, which weighs about 40 tonnes, is…
In recent years, many Indian parents have begun exploring Korean baby names thanks to the soaring popularity of K-dramas, K-pop, and the cultural soft-power of Korea. Interestingly, several Korean names have soft vowel endings and rhythmic tones that sound naturally familiar to Indian ears. These names don’t just sound similar; they also carry deep, symbolic…
QS World University Rankings highlight top universities for medicine in 2026 As more students gear up for medical school applications in 2026, a lot of them are starting to think bigger—looking at programs outside their home country. The spots at top universities are getting tougher to snag every year, and with travel and international education…