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How drones can help save countries from wildfire menace
A wildfire approaches the ancient Olympia, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. (AP) NEW DELHI: Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, with nations galvanising most of their resources towards it, the wildfires have also brought destruction to many nations across continents, particularly the US.
Ram Temple at Ayodhya: The milestone in BJP's 30-year-old Rath Yatra | India News - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The second term of the BJP government at the Centre has been ideologically fulfilling for the party and its supporters. Three key poll planks have shaped the party's ideological image over the years — Uniform Civil Code, removal of Article 370 and construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya . The BJP fulfilled two of these promises in the same year it took charge for the second term. The issue of Ram Temple in Ayodhya predates even the British rule in India.
Nepal submits documents to support it’s Lord Ram claim
(The following article, despite appearing close to reality, is fiction. Mostly. The similarities with any events in real life are purely intentional but again, it’s a work of fiction and should be read accordingly.) NEW AYODHYA: India and Nepal have been bickering for months over the border between the two countries, with the South-Asian neighbour even promulgating a constitutional amendment claiming Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura as part of its territories.
US elections 2020: Democrats are the real spoilers, not us, says Green party nominee Howie Hawkins
Howie Hawkins, 2020 Green Party nominee for US President. In an exclusive chat with Times of India, The Green Party presidential nominee Howie Hawkins tells us why Democrats are the spoilers, his concerns about the present election process and his take on why Bernie Sanders is now supporting Joe Biden. Why do you think Americans should vote for you?/ I say vote for what you support.
Will definitely move up the batting order at some stage, says West Indian captain Jason Holder
Jason Holder. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: West Indies captain and all-rounder Jason Holder has said that batting up the order in the near future is "on his radar" and the Barbadian will definitely do so at some stage. "It's on the radar for me personally. I have had success and been pretty consistent as well wherever I've been batting. So yeah, no doubt, I will definitely come up the order at some stage.
Everton Weekes played a big role in my success, says West Indian batsman Shamarh Brooks
Everton Weekes (Photo credit: ICC Twitter) NEW DELHI: West Indies Test batsman Shamarh Brooks has credited late West Indian legend Sir Everton Weekes for his role in helping the 31 year old become a better cricketer. Weekes, one of the legendary three Ws of West Indian cricket (the others being Sir Frank Worrell and Sir Clyde Walcott) died on Wednesday at the age of 95. "In terms of playing spin bowling, he said to me that you can't get out if you only hit the ball on the ground.
Have to take warm-up games in England as seriously as possible: Roston Chase
File image of Roston Chase (TOI Photo) NEW DELHI: West Indies all-rounder Roston Chase has said his team will be taking the two warm-up matches in Manchester ahead of the first Test on July 8 vs hosts England "as seriously as possible" to make up for the coronavirus-induced absence of game-time. "Practising and training is different to match preparation. I think we have two warm-up games to go before the actual series.
Won't deviate much from earlier plans against England: Shannon Gabriel
Shannon Gabriel (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel feels the visiting pace bowling unit will be holding on to its "successful" plans deployed against England in the 2019 home series in the upcoming three Test series in July. In a virtual interaction with the media ahead of the first cricket Test series since the outbreak of the coronavirus, Gabriel said, "I don't think the plans should shift too much from what we did in the Caribbean (against England).
Sushant Singh’s suicide and the lessons we should learn
Even though I was never a big fan of Sushant, I did enjoy some of his movies. I saw ‘Chichore’ during the lockdown and did enjoy the premise of a father showing his son his flaws and teaching him about life through it. I just want to say a thing or two about this. It’s not an obituary but it’s a conversation that comes up everytime someone you know, someone you don’t know, commits suicide.
How UP government is planning to pacify FOSLA
(The following article, despite appearing close to reality, is fiction. Mostly.
Lockdown won’t affect Indian cricketers’ muscle memory, says Team India strength & conditioning coach Nick Webb - Times of India
In an exclusive chat with Timesofindia.com, Nick Webb, the Indian men's senior cricket team's Head Strength & Conditioning coach, spoke about his approach to developing fitness programs during the lockdown. He also reflected on the impact the coronavirus-imposed lockdown is having and could have on the players in the future. Excerpts... How are you and your family dealing with the current health crisis? My family and I live in the Bay of Islands right up north of the North Island.
National lockdown: ‘We took away the right of migrants to stay with their families’, says Kannan Gopinathan | India News - Times of India
Former IAS officer Kannan Gopinathan. (File photo) In an exclusive chat with Timesofindia.com, ex-IAS officer Kannan Gopinathan tells us why he doesn’t like the idea of a national lockdown, his views on the migrant crisis and his resignation from the civil services. Was India a little late or was it little early in implementing the national lockdown? I think the lockdown, to come out with its full results, should have been done earlier before the actual travelling across the country happened.
MEA slams Pakistan, US, China and everyone else over comments on migrant crisis, says it’s our sovereign matter
The following article, despite appearing close to reality, is fiction. Mostly. The similarities with any events in real life are purely intentional but again, it’s a work of fiction and should be read accordingly.
CAA: All eyes on courts but they have been known to falter before
This is not an occasion we had expected to mark 70 years after India became a republic. It is indeed sad that 70 years after the Indian Constitution was formalised, 70 years after our Supreme Court was created, 70 years after the idea of India was forged into history, we should have to face a political crisis that is overturning the notions of identity, nationality and citizenship that India meant to celebrate.
Immigrants, cricket and Europe: Can one league unite a continent? - Times of India
After hosting the UEFA Champions League final in June, Spain will once again host a final on July 31. It will be another final to crown the champions of Europe. But this won't be a football game. This is the European Cricket League (ECL), which is currently underway in Spain. Eight different countries, which are usually united by football will vie for the crown of champions of European cricket via their clubs.
Why Ravindra Jadeja is a ‘bit’ wrong to bring Sanjay Manjrekar’s personal record into play
While everyone agrees criticism is a ‘necessary evil’ for personal growth and improvement, not many of us, including me, take it well and end up seeing only the ‘evil’. Therefore, when Ravindra Jadeja responded to cricketer-turned-broadcaster Sanjay Manjeraker’s comment where he called Jadeja “a bits and pieces” cricketer in ODIs, it was understandable.
Thermal Modeling, Experimental Validation, and Comparative Analysis of Modified Solar Stills
WWAP (World Water Assessment Programme), 2012, “The United Nations World Water Development Report 4: Managing Water Under Uncertainty and Risk,” UNESCO, Paris. Ibrahim, A. G. M., Rashad, A. M., and Dincer, I., 2017, “Exergoeconomic Analysis for Cost Optimization of a Solar Distillation System,” Sol. Energy, 151, pp. 22–32. [CrossRef] Lattemann, S., 2010, Development of an Environmental Impact Assessment and Decision Support System for Seawater Desalination Plants, CRC Press, London. Tiwari, G.
India vs South Africa: Murali Vijay will look to put his name among visitors' best-ever openers with another strong showing
On India's last overseas leg of 2013-14, it was the trio of Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli and Murali Vijay that saved the nation from embarrassment. While many of the countries' batsmen, including Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara, didn’t have the best of times, it was these three, who chipped in at crucial times to help India salvage some pride.
India vs South Africa: Bhuvneshwar Kumar will look to push case for sustained run in Tests
In his first Test since an all-round performance in the series against England in 2014, Bhuvneshwar Kumar's honeymoon in Test cricket came to an end. Playing in Sydney against an Australian side leading 2-0, the Meerut pacer's struggle told a long replayed story — a promising Indian medium pace swing bowler struggling to make an impact when it doesn't swing.
India vs South Africa: Proteas tour is KL Rahul's golden chance to make opener's slot his own once and for all
In many major sports, a new champion is crowned every four years. While Olympics remain the pinnacle for many sports, some, like cricket, have their own World Cup, which decides who has the bragging rights until the tournament returns. For KL Rahul, who too now walks into his fourth year as an International cricketer, the upcoming tour to South Africa and the year ahead could prove to his sternest test so far.
League Cup: Bristol City manager Lee Johnson looking forward to Manchester City test after dumping United out
London: Bristol City manager Lee Johnson is relishing the prospect of tackling all-conquering Manchester City in the League Cup semi-finals after his side dumped holders Manchester United out of the competition. Korey Smith struck in stoppage time to earn second-tier City a 2-1 win over United at Ashton Gate on Wednesday after Zlatan Ibrahimovic had cancelled out Joe Bryan's 51st-minute opener.
I-League: Chennai City FC, Churchill Brothers eye crucial points in clash of bottom-dwellers
Vasco: After a tough set of fixtures in the ongoing I-League season, Churchill Brothers return to home turf as they host fellow strugglers Chennai City FC at the Tilak Maidan on Tuesday. Churchill Brothers are languishing at the bottom of the table as they are winless after four away games.
Kings XI Punjab appoint former Australia batsman Brad Hodge as head coach for three years
New Delhi: Former Australia batsman Brad Hodge has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian Premier League franchise Kings XI Punjab for a three-year term. Hodge, 42, held a similar role with Gujarat Lions for the last two seasons and will now report to KXIP's mentor-cum director of cricket, Virender Sehwag. KXIP's head coach's job was informally held by Sehwag after India team's batting coach Sanjay Bangar resigned in December 2016.
Premier League: Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta says team ready to capitalise on points dropped by rivals in Manchester derby
Chelsea must beat West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday to capitalise on points dropped by rivals in Sunday’s Manchester derby, defender Cesar Azpilicueta said. Champions Chelsea, who are 11 points behind leaders Manchester City, could go level with second-placed Manchester United with a win at West Ham’s London Stadium in the lunchtime kickoff.
India vs Sri Lanka: Visitors being ridiculed over their reaction to New Delhi air pollution is absurd
Over the years, many a times, cricket has been stopped for quite a few strange reasons. On Sunday, one more such reason was added in the list – air pollution. Day Two of the third Test between India and Sri Lanka, being played at New Delhi’s Feroz Shah Kotla, saw many of the Lankan fielders coming out wearing mask, while many others complained of difficulty in breathing.
FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Italy boss Gian Piero Ventura defends himself, calls his tenure 'one of the best'
Milan: Gian Piero Ventura defended "one of the best records in 40 years" on Wednesday as he refused to resign as Italy coach despite failing to lead the four-time champions to the World Cup finals. "I lost only two games in two years," Ventura told Italian television show Le Iene in a brief interview as he boarded a flight to Bari.
India vs New Zealand: As Ashish Nehra retires from cricket, here's a look back at his career in charts
After being active for close to 18 years at the international cricket — battling form, injuries, competition from players half his age, Ashish Nehra finally decided to end it once and for all on Wednesday, in front of his home crowd at Feroz Shah Kotla against New Zealand.
India vs New Zealand: How fans in stadium reacted to Pune pitch controversy during second ODI
Just hours before the start of the second ODI between India and New Zealand in Pune, a sting operation video of curator Pandurang Salgaoncar allegedly agreeing to tamper with the pitch came to light, and it raised doubts whether the game will take place or not. The controversy saw Salgoancar being suspended, and only after an inspection of the pitch by an ICC observer, the game was allowed to start on time.
India vs New Zealand 2017: Hosts desperate to avoid rare home series loss as Pune promises 'sporting wicket'
The second ODI of the three-match series between India and New Zealand, to be held in Pune on Wednesday, will be "a high-scoring affair", according to Pune curator Pandurang Salgaoncar. Speaking to Firstpost ahead of the second ODI, Salgaoncar said the pitch would have good bounce and carry, ensuring that the ball comes onto the bat nicely.
Bundesliga: Felix Uduokhai's late strike helps Wolfsburg draw with Hoffenheim; Hertha Berlin held by Freiburg
Berlin: The 20-year-old defender Felix Uduokhai struck with a 91st-minute header to seal Wolfsburg's dramatic 1-1 draw at home to fourth-placed Hoffenheim. It was the centre-back's first Bundesliga goal for Wolfsburg in nine games since joining in July. The late goal cancelled out a penalty by Germany midfielder Kerem Demirbay which had put Hoffenheim ahead.
Bangladesh, West Indies wins not enough to revive flagging state of Test cricket
As it stands, while the two wins by the minnows, Bangladesh and West Indies, are surely historic, there is no change in the existing state of affairs when it comes to Test cricket. There are moments, both, in sports as well as in life, that bring about a sweeping change in its subject's trajectory.
Bangladesh, West Indies wins not enough revive flagging state of Test cricket
There are moments, both, in sports as well as in life, that bring about a sweeping change in its subject’s trajectory. Over the years, these moments — be it for a group or an individual — have completely transformed their subjects, and propelled them into dimensions yet unexplored, thus bringing about a revolution that wasn’t considered possible for a long time. Last week, Test cricket was witness to two such potentially transforming moments. First up, it was the turn of the West Indies.
Zurich Diamond League: Mo Farah ends career on high with victory in 5000m; Justin Gatlin slumps to defeat
It was also Farah's first career Diamond League trophy. >Zurich: Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah ended his track career in thrilling fashion on Thursday with victory in the 5,000m at the Diamond League final in Zurich while world 100m champion Justin Gatlin slumped to defeat. The 34-year-old Farah, also a six-time world champion who will now switch to road running, clocked 13min 06.05sec to defeat Paul Chelimo of the United States and Muktar Edris of Ethiopia.
India vs Sri Lanka: What does Yuvraj Singh's absence from limited overs squad tells us?
It’s clear that although Yuvraj has made the right noises since his return, his scores, barring one or two occasions, have failed to justify the management’s faith in him. In the post-mortem of the India's meek surrender to Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy, the two spinners ?" Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, along with senior pros Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni were the major cause of ire of many people, who kept asking the selectors to drop the lot.
India vs Sri Lanka: What does Yuvraj Singh's absence from limited overs squad tells us?
In the post-mortem of the India's meek surrender to Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy, the two spinners — Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, along with senior pros Yuvraj and MS Dhoni were the major cause of ire of many people, who kept asking the selectors to drop the lot.
BCCI to adopt wait-and-watch approach after Kerala High Court's decision to lift Sreesanth's life ban
New Delhi: The BCCI on Monday said it will adopt a wait-and-watch policy on pacer S Sreesanth, whose life ban was lifted by the Kerala High Court, even as the cricketer's state association welcomed the reprieve. Asked about the BCCI's stand, acting president CK Khanna said: "The judgement has come today. The BCCI's legal team will study the judgement and give its observations.
IAAF World Athletics Championships 2017 medal tally: Justin Gatlin's 100m gold on Day 2 puts USA on top
Here's a look at the medals tally after Day 2 of IAAF World Athletics Championships 2017. >London: Justin Gatlin ruined Usain Bolt's farewell party when the 35-year-old American won the world 100 metres title on Saturday, beating the Jamaican superstar into third and sparking a chorus of boos from a London crowd unhappy with his doping past.
IAAF World Athletics Championships 2017 medal tally: Justin Gatlin's 100m gold on Day 2 puts USA on top
London: Justin Gatlin ruined Usain Bolt's farewell party when the 35-year-old American won the world 100 metres title on Saturday, beating the Jamaican superstar into third and sparking a chorus of boos from a London crowd unhappy with his doping past.
India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: Asela Gunaratne's injury shows exactly why substitutions must be allowed in cricket
It was widely expected that India would roll over their Asian rivals Sri Lanka when the two meet in the first Test at Galle on Wednesday. Going by India’s score at the end of day one, which saw the top-ranked Test team reach 399/3, they have surely made the right start. However, it was not expected that the game would become a battle of the unequals, not because of the obvious differences in the quality of the two sides, but because one team would get a numerical advantage.
India vs Sri Lanka: Nine years since inception, is controversial Decision Review System in need of a review?
Similar to every other aspect of life, history is often repeated in the playing field as well. As India embark on their first full tour to Sri Lanka in close to a decade; the Island nation being their first stop before sterner tests in South Africa, Australia and England, history will be repeated once more.
Indian women's cricket needs more international games to mature; merely an IPL is not the answer
As India stopped a mere nine runs short of lifting their maiden Women's World Cup on Sunday after losing a thriller against three-time champions England, people all across the country — in dining rooms, trains, airports and in just about any place with a TV set, sighed in dejection. The trophy that they thought was theirs for the taking was just snatched away from them when Anya Shrubsole went through the defence of Rajeshwari Gayakwad.
ICC Women's World Cup final 2017, India vs England: Jhulan Goswami's 3/23 restricts hosts to 228/7
The saying – ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going’ was validated once again as India’s leading pacer and all-time highest wicket taker in ODIs, Jhulan Goswami helped India claw back to restrict England to 228/7 with figures of 10-2-23-3 in the biggest match of her career – The ICC Women’s World cup 2017 final at Lord’s, on Sunday.
ICC Women's World Cup final 2017, India vs England: Jhulan Goswami's 3/23 restricts hosts to 228/7
The saying ?" 'When the going gets tough, the tough get going' was validated once again as India's leading pacer and all-time highest wicket taker in ODIs, Jhulan Goswami helped India claw back to restrict England to 228/7 with figures of 10-2-23-3 in the biggest match of her career ?" The ICC Women's World cup 2017 final at Lord's, on Sunday.
ICC Women's World Cup 2017: Can Mithali Raj bury ghosts of 2005 by beating England in final?
It must have been a terrible feeling, coming so close, and yet, falling that tiny bit short. To lead your side to the final of a World Cup in your first full assignment as a captain would be more than a satisfactory result for a lot many. Particularly so, when not many expect your team to do much more than make up numbers. They were just one good game away from reaching a pinnacle not many thought was possible.
FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Sachin Tendulkar urges Indians to support football extravaganza
Speaking on the U-17 World Cup, a first event of its kind being held in India, Tendulkar added that 17 is not that a young an age as it is generally considered. >Mumbai: Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday called upon his countrymen to come out in huge numbers during the FIFA U-17 World Cup, saying this was the country's greatest opportunity to show its support towards other sports.
FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Sachin Tendulkar urges Indians to support football extravaganza
Mumbai: Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday called upon his countrymen to come out in huge numbers during the FIFA U-17 World Cup, saying this was the country’s greatest opportunity to show its support towards other sports. Tendulkar was speaking on the sidelines of a Sony Pictures Network event in Mumbai, of which he was named the Ambassador for Sports on Tuesday.
England vs South Africa: Hashim Amla shows he is hungry as ever just when you thought he was done
It isn’t very unusual for sportsmen on the wrong side of 30 to constantly live under the fear of obsolescence. As the years grow upon you; taking with them your agility, form and, in some cases, your drive to grind through a tough day, there are always some questions that linger on in your head. Have I still got it? Am I past my prime? Is this the end?
India vs Pakistan: Virat Kohli vs Junaid Khan and other key battles of Champions Trophy 2017 final
So it has arrived. The 'Mother of All Contests'. That too in the final of a showpiece event like the Champions Trophy. Though India and Pakistan have not been playing bilateral series for some time now, the arch-rivals would end up facing each other twice in almost two weeks. And it was not something that could have been predicted. But they say, cricket is a game of glorious uncertainties. Pakistan were at the receiving end of a massive loss to India in the group stage.
India vs Pakistan: Virat Kohli vs Junaid Khan and other key battles of Champions Trophy 2017 final
Here are some of the key encounters involving players from India and Pakistan that would determine who would have the final laugh in the final of Champions Trophy 2017. So it has arrived. The 'Mother of All Contests'. That too in the final of a showpiece event like the Champions Trophy. Though India and Pakistan have not been playing bilateral series for some time now, the arch-rivals would end up facing each other twice in almost two weeks. And it was not something that could have been predicted.
IPL 2017: Mumbai Indians' Parthiv Patel says he doesn't play cricket to get selected
Mumbai:Wicket-keeper batsman Parthiv Patel may not have been selected for the upcoming Champions Trophy scheduled in England from 1 June even as a last-minute replacement but he says he does not play the game now with the sole intention of getting picked by the selectors. Patel was part of the victorious Mumbai Indians squad, which won the IPL title for the record third time last night, defeating Rising Pune Supergiant by one run in a thriller at Hyderabad.
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