France or Croatia: Bollywood roots for FIFA World Cup favourites
Mumbai, July 15 : Bollywood celebrities Ranveer Singh, Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham among others are excited about the clash between France and Croatia at the FIFA World Cup 2018 final in Moscow on Sunday.
The match at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium will keep Bollywood's football fanatics hooked.
Ranveer and Abhishek did a little poll for their fans on their Twitter page.
Who do you think will win today? World Cup 2018?"
Ranveer added: "The talent on display is amongst the very best in world football. Have rooted for Croatia's golden generation this entire World Cup. They will have to play the match of their lives against footballing giants France who are due a major tournament win."
Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar tweeted: "Tonight I am behind Croatia. FIFA World Cup 2018."
Even John is a Croatia supporter, as is Poonam Pandey.
Diana Penty: France vs. Croatia! Who's gonna take it home tonight
Arjun wrote: "It all comes down to one game! Who's excited for the finals? Pogba v/s Modric, Kante v/s Rakitic, Mbappe v/s Mandazukic
France v/s Croatia FIFA World Cup 2018."
Actress Diana Penty posted a quirky video in which she teases the viewers, asking them: "France vs. Croatia! Who's gonna take it home tonight?"
Sophie Choudry is supporting France, which will bid to win their second FIFA World Cup title.
Everyone seems to be pegging Croatia to win tonight... Hmmm, hardly the underdogs anymore then right??? So I'm gonna back my favourites since 1998... Team France! I'm praying it's your time again! Either way, hope it's a cracking final to an awesome World Cup," she tweeted.
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Narayana Murthy warns of climate change-driven migration to Bengaluru, Pune
Pune: Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has cautioned that climate change could lead to mass migration to urban centres like Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad in the coming decades. Speaking at an event in Pune on Friday, he highlighted how rising temperatures and extreme weather could render certain rural areas uninhabitable, forcing millions to relocate to cities already grappling with infrastructure challenges.
"Within the next 20-25 years, many rural parts of India may become uninhabitable, triggering a significant migration to places like Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad," Murthy remarked during an award ceremony.
Murthy also warned that these urban centres face their own issues, such as pollution, traffic congestion, and resource shortages, making them increasingly difficult to live in. "These cities are heading toward becoming unlivable," he said.
He called for urgent collaboration among corporates, political leaders, and bureaucrats to address climate change and mitigate its impacts. He stressed that proactive measures were essential to prevent rural-to-urban migration from overwhelming urban infrastructure.
Despite the challenges, Murthy expressed optimism about India’s ability to respond effectively. "I am optimistic that we will make progress by 2030," he said, urging timely intervention and collective action to tackle climate and migration crises.
India’s rapid urbanisation and growing population have already strained urban centres. The anticipated climate-driven migration could further exacerbate these challenges, intensifying demands on infrastructure and resources.
