With debt woes and a legal case in the US courts, educational technology (edtech) giant Byju's is expected to be laying off more employees, according to media reports. According to The Morning Context report, Byju's intends to lay off 1,000 employees. This number, however, could not be confirmed by Business Standard independently. A spokesperson for the company declined to comment on the reports.
In a World Cup, which has seen minnows stun favourites, glimpses of four goals to make you smile.
India face tough Iraq test sans Chhetri
The 38-year-old Frenchwoman will be joined by Brazilian Neuza and Mexican Diaz as assistants.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino accused critics of World Cup host Qatar's treatment of migrant workers of hypocrisy.
Edtech major Byju's is learnt to have closed $250 million fundraising from Davidson Kempner Capital and is in the process to close another funding round of $750 million by the end of this month, sources aware of the development said on Friday. The company has raised $250 million at a flat valuation of $22 billion, sources said. "Byju's has successfully closed a $250 million fundraising from Davidson Kempner Capital Management.
World number one Iga Swiatek defeated American Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-0 in just over an hour to defend her Qatar Open title on Saturday.
Qatar hold off for a later edition after two failed attempts to land sport's greatest spectacle
A worker has died in a "work-related fatality" at the site of a 2022 World Cup stadium in Qatar, the country's World Cup organizing body said late on Saturday.
Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility
"It's a beautiful thing that many people outside Argentina want us to be champions and that it's largely because of me," Messi said.
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will begin the season at the Doha Diamond League.
'No title can explain the impact you've had on people and what I and so many around the world feel when we watch you play. That's a gift from god.'
The Doha-based airline operates across 145 business and leisure destinations spanning over the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, North America and South America with a fleet of 139 aircraft.
Lowly India, ranked 147 in the world, pulled off a 2-1 victory over 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar in a friendly at the Al Sadd Stadium on Sunday.
Finds no cause to block Russia and Qatar World Cups
Eight stadiums in Doha will host 64 matches at the World Cup.
Beckham, who played for Manchester United and Real Madrid as a midfielder, is working for Qatar, which has been criticised for its treatment of foreign workers, LGBTQ+ rights and restrictive social laws.
Iran's winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh said on Thursday that the focus of the team will be on the World Cup, not political issues related to the country's nationwide protests.
Well-known US soccer journalist Grant Wahl died on Friday after suffering "acute distress" while covering a match at the World Cup in Qatar, his agent said.
India is one of the few countries in the region that enjoys good relations with both Israel and Saudi Arabia, and IMEC would allow it to recreate the old Spice Route to Europe. All this is in jeopardy now, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.
It dismissed reports suggesting a stake sale as 'baseless'.
Serena Williams will miss next week's Qatar Open because of the flu, she said on Tuesday, marking the second consecutive tournament the world number one misses due to illness.
Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid as a free agent in the close season after 14 trophy-laden years
FIFA president Sepp Blatter ruled out a January World Cup in Qatar in 2022 and said on Friday November/December was the only alternative to a summer tournament.
The public are growing tired of hearing about allegations of wrongdoing against Qatar's winning 2022 World Cup bid, according to organisers, with the Gulf state more interested in improving worker's rights than publishing Michael Garcia's report.
Kylian Mbappe could even be sold this summer as PSG will seek to prevent him from leaving for free.
Almost all will say no. Then ask them why they don't push back at those who rise the slogan of Khalistan. Somebody would confront you with a counter-question: If people can talk of a Hindu Rashtra, why get so upset if others talk of a Sikh Nation, points out Shekhar Gupta.
The mysterious omissions of the talented Samson led to banners in the Kerala cricketer's support at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar no less.
Lionel Messi will play his last game for Paris St Germain against Clermont on Saturday
Spain and Costa Rica are playing in Group E along with Germany and Japan.
Morocco, in second place in their group but tied on 4 points with top team Croatia, play their final game of the group stage against Canada on Thursday.
Werder Bremen's Niclas Fuellkrug made his Germany debut at the age of 29 this week, scoring the winner in their warmup match against Oman on Wednesday after coming on as a substitute.
Iranian footballer Voria Ghafouri was arrested on Thursday for his criticism of Iran's ayatollahs and mullahs.
Harassment of Indian housemaids in Qatar has come down significantly after the Indian embassy intervened to legalise the recruitment process.
Trump said military action against a defiant North Korea is certainly an option, but hoped that he does not have to use it.
He defeated compatriot Brijesh Damani 5-1 in the final to defend his title.
Soccer fans watch the telecast of the World Cup game between Argentina and Saudi Arabia on a Kolkata street with the God Of Football (Diego Maradona holding the 1986 World Cup trophy poster) to keep them company.
Sara Ali Khan and Ananya Panday take a trip to Qatar together.
More than 700,000 Tunisians live in France, with about two thirds of them being dual nationals.