Jassi Chana

Some shine is off the world’s greatest sporting spectacle. US advertisers have made football a game of 4 quarters. Tickets are too pricey. Trump’s immigration goons may target fans. India doesn’t have a broadcast deal as yet. What more can go wrong?

Social media's pervasive influence is reshaping childhood, impacting attention spans, emotional regulation, and self-esteem among Indian youth. Experts and parents highlight concerns over digital addiction, cyberbullying, and the erosion of real-world interactions. While acknowledging its benefits, the article stresses the need for balanced, mindful usage and open communication to navigate this digital landscape.

Air India’s losses in 2025-26 at Rs 27,000 crore are the highest ever recorded in its 94-year-old history. In all, Air India has lost Rs 55,000 crore since Tatas took over the airline. Will these complicate final years of N Chandrasekaran’s tenure as Tata Sons chairman?

Mark Zuckerberg's goodbye memo to 8,000 fired Meta employees on May 20 doubled as a message to the 70,000 staff still standing. The Meta CEO made two promises: no further company-wide layoffs in 2026, and better communication after weeks of internal anxiety. The memo lands as Meta funnels $125-145 billion into AI infrastructure, shifts 7,000 staff to AI projects, and cancels 6,000 open roles.

Arshdeep Singh endured a costly spell, conceding 52 runs in three overs, setting an unwanted PBKS record. Lucknow Super Giants posted 196, driven by Josh Inglis's aggressive 72 and Ayush Badoni's quickfire 43. Despite early setbacks, LSG's strong batting performance, including contributions from Rishabh Pant and Abdul Samad, secured a competitive total.

The US under Trump is intensifying pressure on Cuba, drawing comparisons to its Venezuela policy. However, experts believe Cuba's complex political structure and disciplined security apparatus make it a far riskier and potentially costlier challenge for Washington than Venezuela.