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.
New Zealand batter Suzie Bates won’t rule out another opportunity at Olympic dream
Wellington, Dec 5 - Evergreen New Zealand batter Suzie Bates has admitted she would love to prolong her career and represent her country at the Olympics for a second time when cricket makes its long-awaited return at Los Angeles in 2028.
Maxwell eyes off shock red-ball return for World Test Championship series
Dubai, Dec 5 - Limited-overs specialist Glenn Maxwell has not given up hope of making a return to Test cricket and is eyeing off an away series on the sub-continent at the end of the current ICC World Test Championship cycle as his
T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma has to be there, you need him as a leader more than as a batter, says Mohammad Kaif
Visakhapatnam, Dec 5 - In the aftermath of a hard-fought ICC ODI World Cup 2023, where India's dreams were shattered by the Australians in a nail-biting final, the cricketing world now shifts its focus to the T20 World Cup 2024.
Triumphant start for favorites as ITTF Mixed Team World Cup kicks off in Chengdu
Chengdu, Dec 5 - Hosts China and several other favorites got off to a winning start as the inaugural International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Mixed Team World Cup commenced in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
CBA: Beijing Ducks beats Beijing Royal Fighters in overtime
Beijing, Dec 5 - The Beijing Ducks defeated the Beijing Royal Fighters 109-106 in overtime, while the Guangdong Southern Tigers overcame the Fujian Sturgeons 122-115 in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) League.
Injury setbacks for Real Madrid’s Carvajal and Barca’s Inigo Martinez
Madrid, Dec 5 - Both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona look set to lose key defenders for at least a month, with right back Dani Carvajal sidelined for Real Madrid and central defender Inigo Martinez out for Barca.
Celebrating realme’s 200 mn global shipments: A success story in smartphone industry
New Delhi, Dec 5 - realme, a rapidly growing smartphone brand in India, has recently announced a significant achievement -- its global smartphone shipments have successfully surpassed the 200 million units mark. This milestone was highlighted in Counterpoint's latest whitepaper, titled "Smartphone Democratisation
Mark Zuckerberg sells nearly $190 mn in Meta’s shares
San Francisco, Dec 4 - Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg sold around $190 million in the company’s stock last month, the media reported.
Gen Z in India to lead key trends on Instagram in 2024
New Delhi, Dec 4 - Gen Z in India will lead the key trends on Instagram next year, from prioritising careers to being super on point with meme preferences, and exploring a variety of food flavours, the Meta-owned company said on Monday.
Host Uganda names final squad ahead of ICC T20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers
Kampala, Dec 5 - Uganda has named a 14-player squad that will compete in the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 Women's World Cup qualifiers.
US mounts pressure on Israel to protect civilians as IDF bombards Gaza
Washington, Dec 4 - The US has mounted pressure on Israel to protect civilians as Israel Defense Forces (IDF) resumed the war after a weeklong ceasefire with ferocious intensity, bombarding south Gaza and asking citizens there to flee.
Red Cross chief to travel to Gaza, hold talks on hostage access
Tel Aviv, Dec 4 - President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric Egger will travel to Gaza on Monday and hold talks on allowing Red Cross representatives to gain access to the hostages currently under Hamas captivity.
Pope, Grand Imam call for robust climate action at COP28
Dubai, Dec 3 - His Holiness Pope Francis and the the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed Al-Tayeb have signed a declaration of support for urgent climate action, giving video addresses to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) at the inauguration of the Faith