Focus on World Cup as India, England search for answers in three-match T20I series
Mumbai, Dec 5 - Look no further for a favourite when it comes to T20 international encounters between the India-Women and England-Women teams. England have totally dominated exchanges, losing only seven of the 27 matches with India. They have ruled over their counterparts
Chennai floods: Aamir Khan rescued after being stranded for 24 hrs
Mumbai, Dec 5 - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who was last seen in his ambitious film ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’, was stranded in Chennai floods as Cyclone Michaung hit near Bapatla on the Andhra Pradesh coast.
FedEx invests $100 mn to foster job growth, innovation in Hyderabad
New Delhi, Dec 5 - Courier delivery services giant FedEx on Tuesday inaugurated its first-ever advanced capability community (ACC) hub in Hyderabad, marking a significant investment of $100 million in the city’s tech landscape.
Adani Green accomplishes its construction financing framework at $3bn
New Delhi, Dec 5 - Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), India’s largest and world’s leading renewable energy player announced follow-on funding of $1.36 billion to further boost its Construction Financing Framework to $3 billion backed by a consortium of renowned international banks.
Bike-taxi startup Rapido enters cab biz with intra-city mobility solution
New Delhi, Dec 5 - Bike-taxi startup Rapido on Tuesday announced its strategic entry into the cab business, with launching an intra-city, SaaS-based mobility solution with Rapido Cabs.
Junior World Boxing C’ships: Payal, Nisha and Akansha strike gold; India end campaign with 17 medals
New Delhi, Dec 5 - Young pugilist Payal, Nisha and Akansha put up dominating performances to emerge champions at the 2023 IBA Junior World Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia as India concluded the impressive campaign with 17 medals.
Khelo India Para Games: Rajasthan keen on taking Devendra Jhajhariya, Avani Lekhara’s legacy forward
New Delhi, Dec 5 Inspired by the recent success of their superstar Paralympians Devendra Jhajhariya and Avani Lekhara’s legacy in Paralympics, Rajasthan will send a strong contingent of about 116 para-athletes participating in all seven disciplines at the first edition of the Khelo
New wearable device can send health data up to 24 kms farther than Wi-Fi
New York, Dec 5 - A group of researchers has developed a wearable monitoring device system that can send health data up to 24 kms much farther than Wi-Fi or Bluetooth systems can – without any significant infrastructure.
Sodhi confident of New Zealand’s readiness ahead of the Mirpur Test
Mirpur, Dec 5 - New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi expects his side to find their rhythm going into the second Test against Bangladesh.
UP to set up Integrated Public Health Laboratory in all district hospitals
Lucknow, Dec 5 - The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, as part of its ongoing drive to improve health infrastructure, is setting up Integrated Public Health Laboratory in all 75 district hospitals of the state.
UP to be showcased as ecotourism destination
Lucknow, Dec 5 - The Uttar Pradesh government has enlisted the support of ornithologists and tour operators from the UK, US, The Netherlands, and Germany to promote ecotourism destinations globally.
Copa America to be played in 14 US cities
Washington, Dec 5 - The 2024 Copa America will be held in 14 US cities and will feature 32 matches over 25 days, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said.
Toluca boss Paiva promises attacking game plan
Mexico City, Dec 5 - Portuguese manager Renato Paiva has promised to instill an attacking mindset at Toluca as he prepares to take charge of the Mexican top-flight club.
IIT-K bags Best Assisted Technology Initiatives at ATF Awards 2023
Kanpur (UP), Dec 5 - The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K), a pioneer in technological innovation, has been honoured with the prestigious AssisTech Foundation (ATF) Awards 2023 for engaging in assistive technology activities.
’85-90 was good score on the track’: Karunaratne, Akeal, Gurbaz react on New York Strikers; win over Delhi Bulls
Abu Dhabi, Dec 5 - It was an impeccable bowling effort from New York Strikers that saw them earn their third consecutive win in the seventh edition of Abu Dhabi T10. Defending a modest total of 98, spinners Chamika Karunaratne and Akeal Hosein
Joao Felix is FC Barcelona’s hero and shakes up the LaLiga title race
New Delhi, Dec 5 - FC Barcelona desperately needed the three points when they hosted Atletico de Madrid on Sunday night, and they got the job done. A Joao Felix goal in the first half was enough for Barca to secure a 1-0
Dalai Lama, global leaders to attend world Buddhism meet in Mumbai on Dec 16
Mumbai, Dec 4 - The Dalai Lama will attend an international conference, ‘Dhamma Diksha’, scheduled to be held in Mumbai on December 16, Union Minister of State for Social Justice, Ramdas Athawale, said here on Monday.
PM enjoys Navy Day-2023 fest in Sindhudurg – first time in a remote location
Sindhudurg (Maharashtra), Dec 4 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday witnessed a thrilling display of Indian Navy’s strength and prowess at Tarkarli Beach in Sindhudurg – the first time the celebrations being held in a remote beach, away from any major naval base.
British government makes it tougher for Indians to work in the UK
London, Dec 4 - An estimated 300,000 non-Britons – many of them Indians – will be affected by the British government on Monday raising the bar for people eligible to apply for skilled worker visas for the United Kingdom. The minimum salary that
T20I: Joy for Pakistan with historic New Zealand series triumph
Dunedin, Dec 5 - Pakistan have broken a drought of more than five years and created their own piece of history with an impressive 10-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20I of their series here on Tuesday.