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Germany had been sailing through the Euro Championships, with only one team more imperious than them — the Spanish. Unfortunately, the draw meant they couldn't meet each other in the final. So a QF meeting had to do. From the morning you could see everyone and everything sporting the German tricolour, kids wearing Die Mannschaft kits. One German friend booked us a table in a restaurant-cum-biergarten where we had a prime view of the huge screen. 'Please get there early!' he had said. And sure enough, he was already there protecting our group's table when I reached. Under the awning of the beautiful gravel courtyard, the other tables behind us quickly filled up. When Germans want to feel good they eat the abominable currywurst. Sure enough, two people at our table order a plate each.

football across the length and breadth of this well populated, cricket-junkie land were agog discussing the previous night’s two Euro group matches. Jude Bellingham’s 95th minute goal — and England’s lacklustre performance against Slovenia — was discussed threadbare as if it was Gareth Southgate’s waistcoat. Also hogging the Monday tika-chatter was Spain’s impressive win against Georgia, Rodri’s performance especially garnering rave reviews from those who know that the “j” in “La Roja” is pronounced as an “h”. The same day, FC Barcelona stopped all its football academies across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Pune.

Tata Motors has recently unveiled a tantalizing sneak peek into their upcoming models, the Curvv and Curvv EV, with a captivating teaser. Following their initial teaser set amidst the scorching heat of the Thar desert, this latest glimpse showcases these SUVs braving the chilly environs of Ladakh.The teaser highlights several noteworthy features of the Curvv siblings, including the presence of paddle shifters for manual gearbox control and a rotary dial to seamlessly switch between City, Sport, and Eco driving modes.

After a rocky start to the tournament, Shubman Gill & Co found their rhythm in the second T20I against Zimbabwe, thanks to a explosive century by debutant Abhishek Sharma and heroics of spinners Ravi Bishnoi and Washington Sundar and beat the hosts by 100 runs. In the third T20I, the young Indian team continued their victory march against Zimbabwe with a 23-run win.

terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district which has witnessed a number of deadly terror attacks over the past two-and-a-half years. Senior Superintendent of Police, Poonch, Yougal Manhas said the Army and security agencies are on high alert to foil Pakistan's design to push terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to PTI on the sidelines of a 'public darbar' at Mendhar town of Poonch district, the SSP also sought the cooperation of the civil society in effectively dealing with the drug menace in the district. «Our security grid is in place and there is synergy among all security forces, including intelligence agencies. Together we will succeed in eliminating terrorism from the region once again,» he said.

The Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are moving their local broadcasts to Scripps Sports, leaving financially troubled Bally Sports and bringing the club’s games into more homes on a regular basis than ever before

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding last night was a star-studded affair, with Gen Z sensations Ananya Panday, Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, and Shanaya Kapoor lighting up the event. The trio, part of the groom's brigade, initially turned heads for all the wrong reasons with their coordinated but uninspired outfits. Dubbed 'Ludo ki goti' by unimpressed netizens, they quickly redeemed their fashion faux pas with stunning outfit changes that left everyone in awe. Ananya Panday, Khushi Kapoor, and Shanaya Kapoor made a coordinated entrance at Anant Ambani's baraat. Each donned sequin-embroidered ensembles in different shades. Ananya sported a vibrant yellow bralette and A-line skirt, Khushi opted for a striking green corseted blouse paired with a flared lehenga, and Shanaya rocked a blue bustier-style sleeveless blouse with a matching A-line skirt. Despite the initial backlash, the trio managed a fashionable comeback later in the evening.

British Grand Prix 2024 is just round the corner this weekend and this will be the 12th round of the Formula One this season at the iconic racing circuit in the UK. Silverstone circuit is already buzzing with the respective teams with their top-notch drivers for free practice sessions, that have already begun. The British Grand Prix 2024 will this time host Lewis Hamilton's seventh home race and he will be eyeing a dominating win here, after finishing fourth in the Austrian Grand Prix, missing out on pole positions. Since Hamilton has been racing and winning consistently in British GP circuit, he has been hailed as the King of Silverstone for a reason. That very reason will again be demonstrated on July 7, as the race gets flagged off from the Silverstone circuit.

Tour de France is like a three-week festival, with the cyclists going through an endurance run over a period of 21 days. Tour de France 2024 has already started on June 29 and will continue until July 21, when top cyclists from all across the globe will finish their course in Nice, France, which is a slight change from the traditional Paris finish.

Odisha on Wednesday effected a major reshuffle among senior-level IAS officers. According to a notification issued by the state General Administration and Public Grievances (GA-PG) department for this purpose, Nikunja Bihari Dhal, the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) to the chief minister, will continue to have additional charge of chairman of IDCO, a state PSU. Similarly, ACS Surendra Kumar has been given the charge of the parliamentary affairs department in addition to the current posting as ACS to the GA-PG department and Tourism department. Senior IAS officer G Mathivathanan has been transferred as director general of Training Coordination, Gopabandhu Academy of Administration, Bhubaneswar.

₹5,963 crore over the next five years. “While both Viacom18 and Disney Star are currently streaming sports for free on their OTT apps for mobile users, there might come a time when they would want to charge a subscription fee," said another broadcaster, also requesting anonymity.

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the richest sportsmen globally since his stellar career has seen some amazing multi-million dollar transfer deals, including brand endorsements that were worth handsome packages. The former Real Madrid star and ace Portugal national team striker owns villas, brands and much more, which have made his net worth exponential. However, there is a little-known Romanian sportsman, who is richer than even this footballing legend.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. These foldable devices are expected to feature the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, similar to the upcoming Galaxy S24 series.

BMW of North America is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. because an airbag inflator could possibly explode

A U.S. appeals court in Philadelphia has ruled that some college athletes may qualify as employees under federal wage-and-hour laws

India looking to win the T20I series, Zimbabwe would hope to dig deep into their experience and keep it alive as both teams gear up to square off against each other in the 4th T20I on Saturday. It will be a T20I fest on Saturday and Sunday, with India and Zimbabwe competing at the Harare Sports Club for the final two T20Is of the five-match series. The Shubman Gill-led side stepped into the first T20I, banking on youth and talent rather than experience.

2024 Chicago Street Race. This summer event promises a unique racing experience as drivers navigate the 2.2-mile Chicago Street Course. The action-packed weekend will feature the NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, followed by the Cup Series competition on Sunday, July 7.

England successfully cruised into the finals of the Euro Cup 2024 after defeating Netherlands 2-1, but the game's outcome ahs irked many Netherlands' legendary footballers, who have slammed the Euro Cup 2024 organizers as well as the match referee for awarding a controversial penalty to Harry Kane's England, which was the game-changer of the semifinals.

T20 World Cup champions India will take on Zimbabwe in the second match of the 5-match T20 series at Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe defeated India by 13 runs in the first T20 international at Harare Sports Club. Despite struggling to 115 for nine, with Ravi Bishnoi taking a career-best four for 13, Zimbabwe bowled out India for 102. This loss ended India's 12-match winning streak in T20Is. Shubman Gill acknowledged that while the team bowled well, their fielding was subpar and they appeared rusty. India lost four wickets for 22 runs early, and Gill's dismissal for 31 further dashed their hopes. Sikander Raza, who took three for 25, highlighted the need for better batting despite the win. An unbeaten last-wicket stand of 25 proved crucial for Zimbabwe.

Shubman Gill and Riyan Parag who termed it as an «inspiration» while vowing to bring more glory to the nation in future. The new line of Indian players is here to play a five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, which is starting from Saturday at the Harare Sports Club. Gill, who is leading the contingent here, was a travelling reserve with Rohit Sharma's men before returning to India after the group stage of the T20 WC which was held in the USA. The 24-year-old rated the victory as a «feather in the cap».

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