Renowned businessman and philanthropist Ratan Tata's mortal remains will be taken through the streets of Mumbai to the Parsi cemetery in Worli, causing traffic diversions in the city. The public will have the opportunity to pay their last respects to Tata at the National Centre for Performing Arts before the funeral. The Tata Group, which he led for over two decades, has become a global force and Tata's legacy will be remembered for years to come.
Indian batsman KL Rahul, who started his career from M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Mumbai, feels nostalgic as he returns to his "home ground" to play against New Zealand. In a video posted by the BCCI, Rahul talks about his journey from playing as an 11-year-old to becoming a key member of the Indian cricket team. He also reminisces about spending time at his favorite canteen at the stadium and receives a special compliment from teammate Ravindra Jadeja.
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who recently became the first Indian to win two medals at the same Olympics, shared her experience of how it all started and the determination that led her to this remarkable success. In an exclusive interview with X, Bhaker talked about her passion and drive towards chasing her dreams, which eventually led her to win two medals at the Tokyo Olympics. The 22-year-old's journey from the age of 14 to becoming a double Olympic medallist is a true inspiration for aspiring athletes.
In a thrilling start to their UEFA Nations League campaign, Portugal secured a 2-1 victory over Croatia thanks to Diogo Dalot and Cristiano Ronaldo's goals. The 35-year-old scored his 900th career goal, becoming the second player in history to reach this milestone, and celebrated in emotional fashion. Despite a late scare from the visitors, Portugal held on to start their journey towards defending their Nations League crown on a high note.
Preethi Pal, hailing from Uttar Pradesh, secured India's first-ever track medal at the Paralympic Games with her personal best timing of 14.21 seconds in the 100m T35 event. She finished behind Chinese athletes Zhou Jia and Qianqian Guo, who won the gold and silver medals, respectively. Pal, who started her sporting journey at 18 and trains in Delhi, previously won two bronze medals at the 2024 World Championships and is a graduate of Chaudhary Charan Singh University.
After successfully manufacturing the iPhone SE series in India, Apple is now set to produce its premium Pro models in the country as well. With this move, the tech giant is looking to reduce its dependence on China and take advantage of India's strong alternative. The Indian unit of Foxconn has been chosen to assemble the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max versions, which use advanced technology and materials such as titanium and have higher version cameras. The Union Budget 2024 cutting customs duty on mobile components also serves as an added benefit for Apple, leading to a potential price drop for the upcoming models.
The Brazilian government has announced new restrictions on Asian migrants using Brazil as a way to enter the United States and Canada. This move, starting on Monday, affects those who require visas to remain in Brazil and have used the country as a layover before continuing their journey north. The increasing number of migrants at the airport in Guarulhos, near Sao Paulo, has raised concerns and led to this decision. This comes after an AP investigation found many migrants from India and Vietnam using Brazil as a route to the US.
After crashing out of the UEFA Europa League, Ukrainian club Kryvbas will now look to continue their European journey in the UEFA Conference League. However, they face a tough challenge in the form of Spanish side Real Betis in the play-off round. With Kryvbas struggling in recent matches, Real Betis will be looking to take advantage and secure a positive result in the first leg of the tie. This will be Real Betis' first continental game of the season, and they will be determined to make a strong start and justify their status as favorites in the match.
Real Valladolid is gearing up for their upcoming season in LaLiga after earning promotion from the Segunda division. The team is looking to have a successful season after a previous relegation, and their nine new signings will bring valuable competition to the roster. On the other hand, Espanyol also secured their spot in LaLiga, but through a tough playoff journey. With a focus on new talents, Espanyol will need to start strong in order to avoid relegation at the end of the season. The two teams will face off in their first LaLiga match on Monday at the Estadio Municipal José Zorrilla.
Arsenal will start their journey in this year's Premier League with a home game against Wolverhampton Wanderers, with a burning desire to claim the top spot. Mikel Arteta's team, which secured a close second-place finish last season, is ready to pose a stiff challenge to defending champions Manchester City and claim the much-coveted trophy. With notable transfer moves this summer including the permanent signing of goalkeeper David Raya, Arsenal is looking to build on its strong defensive line and repeat the success of their impressive pre-season games.