Started with a football flyer from a local club , fast forward to a Linkedin message to playing in World Cup 2026 : The incredible journey of footballer Roberto Lopes ‘Pico’ from Dublin, Ireland to Cape Verde

Something’s are meant to happen and this is the story of Roberto Carlos Lopes nicknamed ‘Pico’.

The world is searching and reading about Cape Verde, the players and the journey. Each of these players and the nation itself which got independence in 1975 have a great story to tell.

For now, it is Robert Lopes ‘Pico’, the boy who picked up the football flyer in his school living his dream playing the football World Cup. Continue reading Started with a football flyer from a local club , fast forward to a Linkedin message to playing in World Cup 2026 : The incredible journey of footballer Roberto Lopes ‘Pico’ from Dublin, Ireland to Cape Verde

God’s Own Football Country: How Kerala, a state on India’s southern tip became the world’s most unlikely football capital — and why 2026 is its biggest party yet.

The world is watching Kerala’s love for football.

Kerala has found its history, its politics and its joy in the beautiful game — and every four years, it reminds the world that football belongs to everyone.

Continue reading God’s Own Football Country: How Kerala, a state on India’s southern tip became the world’s most unlikely football capital — and why 2026 is its biggest party yet.

2026 FIFA World Cup : The 104 matches football extravaganza kicks off tomorrow : A look at the nations, rankings, players and interesting facts

Will it be an additional star for one of the 8 previous edition winners or is it going be a first star for a new World Cup winning nation ? Let’s Football… let the games begin… Jogo Bonito…!!! Continue reading 2026 FIFA World Cup : The 104 matches football extravaganza kicks off tomorrow : A look at the nations, rankings, players and interesting facts

From almost out of action to the center of all action, how WaitTime timed its move to perfection?

WaitTime, the real time artificial intelligence based crowd management solution, was in the market as a solution to reduce the waiting time. Now WaitTime provides crucial data which can be used to control and make people wait before entering into any premises.

This startup had got associated with major sporting arenas and leagues like Sydney Cricket Ground, Melbourne Cricket Ground, NBA, NFL, US Tennis Association, etc. even before the start of Covid.

Now with crowd management being the key to bring back the normal days , I hope to see technology based solutions like WaitTime to aid government bodies, tourism boards, tourist attractions, public transportation, hotels, etc. to plan the phased reopening of premises. Continue reading From almost out of action to the center of all action, how WaitTime timed its move to perfection?