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IIT-Kharagpur alumni to support Covid lockdown affected poor people around the campus
Taking stock of the situation and that of the people at the lower strata of the society around the world, distinguished alumnus of IIT Kharagpur from the batch of 1967, Vinod Gupta, decided to come forward to help such people associated with his alma mater. Vinod is a US-based entrepreneur and philanthropist who apart from seed funding the management and law schools of IIT Kharagpur has supported many students, staff and faculty and community members on various occasions.
Arsenal announce 12.5% salary cuts for players, coaching staff - Times of India
(Getty Images) Arsenal's players and coaching staff have agreed a 12.5% salary cut due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Premier League club said in a statement on Monday. "Reductions of total annual earnings by 12.5% will come into effect this month, with the contractual paperwork being completed in the coming days," the club said.
We had to tell Kaif to be cautious: Tendulkar - Times of India
(Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar recalled a hilarious incident which ended up with his former teammate Mohammad Kaif getting a new nickname. The master blaster was referring to an incident that took place recently in the first match of the Road Safety Series against West Indies XI.
Sports ministry trying to arrange Dingko Singh travel for cancer treatment - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The ministry of youth affairs and sports is trying to help former India boxer Dingko Singh 'in a practical possible manner' to travel from Manipur to Delhi for his cancer treatment. "The sports ministry has spoken to Dingko Singh and is trying to find out a way to help in practical possible manner," sources within the sports ministry told ANI. Earlier in the day, the boxer requested the ministry to help him travel for his treatment.
Federer's serve a hybrid of Sampras and Agassi: Roddick - Times of India
Roger Federer. (Getty Images) NEW YORK: Former World No.1 tennis player Andy Roddick heaped praise on 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer, especially for his unique serve technique which according to him is 'frustrating' for his opponents. Roddick, who is regarded as one of the finest servers of the game, stated that Federer's serve is a combination of former greats Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi.
BAI holds first-ever online coach development programme - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Badminton Association of India (BAI) in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Monday launched an online coach development programme, under the leadership of chief national coach Pullela Gopichand. The online programme will be held five-days a week for three weeks and the entire course has been divided into 39 topics, giving an enriching opportunity for coaches at various levels to interact and learn from elite level coaches.
Fans still can't get enough of Steyn, says social media poll - Times of India
Dale Steyn. (Getty Images) CAPE TOWN: Dale Steyn fans still can't get enough of him, the ace South Africa pacer found out in a social media poll he conducted. Steyn, regarded as one of the finest fast bowlers of all time, put up a poll asking fans "What would you wana see more of from me?" The options he posted were cricket, fishing, surfing and being with dogs. What would you wana see more of from me?
COVID-19: South Africa confirm postponement of Sri Lanka tour - Times of India
(Photo credit: @OfficialCSA Twitter handle) CAPE TOWN: South Africa’s limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka that was scheduled to take place in June has been postponed due the coronavirus pandemic, officials said on Monday. The teams were due to play three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 games, with the 50-over matches South Africa’s first in the International Cricket Council’s new ODI league.
Novak Djokovic's plan for low-ranked players questioned - Times of India
BRISBANE: Australia's John Millman has questioned a multi-million dollar plan floated by Novak Djokovic to help struggling tennis players during the coronavirus shutdown, asking why it hadn't been done before. Djokovic said on Saturday that the 'Big Three' -- himself, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal -- were organising aid for lower-ranked players who have no income while the sport is suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Psychologist helping Fulham squad through lockdown: Parker - Times of India
Fulham manager Scott Parker says their young foreign players are finding it most difficult to deal with the coronavirus lockdown and that the club have a psychologist on hand to help the squad through a "fragile situation". Football in England has been suspended since March 13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and players have been instructed to stay at home as part of efforts to curb the spread of the new coronavirus. "It's very, very tough.
Staying away from hockey has been very tough: Akashdeep Singh - Times of India
NEW DELHI: With the Indian athletes exercising lockdown as part of the social distance and self-isolation measures to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, addressing their issues of mental fitness and emotional well-being to keep their positive spirit up has become all the more important. Not being able to access the field or engage in outdoor training can lead to stress among athletes.
Ineos world champion Rohan Dennis in lewd lockdown spat: Reports - Times of India
Rohan Dennis. (Getty Images) PARIS: Team Ineos' Australian world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has closed his Instagram and Twitter accounts after appearing to break Spain's lockdown law over the weekend. The talented 29-year-old from Adelaide is the world time-trial champion but has a reputation as a loose cannon and quit team Bahrain-Merida after parking his bike by the team bus and disappearing during the last Tour de France.
Watch: '-7 degrees celsius piercing through my bones,' says Tiger Shroff as he shares a BTS video from 'Baaghi 3' - Times of India
Tiger Shroff was left disappointed when 'Baaghi 3's' run at the theatres was cut short by the Coronavirus pandemic. While the film had been receiving good reviews, the shut down of all public places resulted in low box office collections as was expected by the makers. However, Tiger does not regret the government's decision as his fans' health comes before his film's success.
Every captain has a favourite, think MS Dhoni really backed Suresh Raina: Yuvraj Singh - Times of India
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh said that batsman Suresh Raina was a player that Mahendra Singh Dhoni backed a lot during his time as captain of the Indian team. Raina and Yuvraj were both part of the team that Dhoni led to the 2011 World Cup title. Yuvraj spoke about the selection dilemma that arose before the final against Sri Lanka of choosing between Raina and Yusuf Pathan.
Sonakshi Sinha: Now, I don’t feel as addicted to social media & I’m happy about it - Times of India
You took a brief break from social media at a time when most people are in overdrive. What made you to that? It’s so refreshing to do it at a time when my entire family is at home with me. Aisa waqt shayad hi kabhi wapas aayega. I don’t remember the last time all of us were home together for such a long spell. This is the time to keep yourself sane and spend time with yourself.
Watch: From Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli to Sonam Kapoor-Anand Ahuja, here’s how Bollywood couples are having fun in quarantine - Times of India
People all around the world are self-quarantined at home and maintaining social distance. Our Bollywood actors are no exception to the same. However, like most of us out there who are bored at home, these celebs are making the most of their time together in quarantine .
EXCLUSIVE! Giorgia Andriani on marriage rumours with Arbaaz Khan: They don’t really bother me - Times of India
Italian model and actress Giorgia Andriani who entered the Bollywood world with ‘Guest Iin London’ has often been linked with actor Arbaaz Khan after his separation with ex wife Malaika Arora. Both Giorgia and Arbaaz have never chosen to hide their relationship from the media, however many a times they’re often asked about their marriage plans more than their career plans! The reports about Giorgia-Arbaaz keep on floating several times on the internet.
Former US Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe says coronavirus is behind him - Times of India
NEW YORK: Former US Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe, who was diagnosed with COVID-19 in March, said that he has now tested negative for the virus. "All right everyone, great news for me and my wife, Melissa, we both tested negative for COVID-19," McEnroe said in a video posted on Twitter.
'Madness' to restart Serie A, says Brescia boss after contracting coronvirus - Times of India
ROME: Brescia president Massimo Cellino called on Sunday the prospect of restarting the Serie A season "madness" after announcing that he had contracted the coronavirus. "(Serie A head Luigi) De Siervo called and asked me if I was prepared to play on neutral turf," Cellino told sports daily Tuttosport. "I told him I am not prepared to play anywhere. The season has to end here, and we certainly cannot go beyond June 30.
With no returns, African footballers in sevens eager to return home - Times of India
Yade Éric Youka arrived in Kerala from Ivory Coast last December. With a large family, comprising wife and a toddler son, besides three brothers and two sisters, to feed at home in Abidjan, the 24-year-old boldly took on the frenzied sevens tournaments in Kerala. Just as when the young striker was finding his feet in the rewarding playgrounds of Malabar, a foot injury pegged him back. For two months he limped around, foot in a cast, while his sponsor Faisal provided for him.
FACT CHECK: Did a Pakistan Navy ship intercept, damage an Indian ship recently?
CLAIM Pakistani journalist Moeed Peerzada, who has over 2 million followers on Twitter, shared a video showing a navy ship coming dangerously close to another, the former ramming into the latter and sailing past, saying, "Pakistan Navy intercepts and rams Indian ship in Arabian Sea?" CAUTION: VIDEO CONTAINS EXPLETIVES Pakistan Navy intercepts and rams Indian ship in Arabian Sea?
China's rapidly ageing population sparks debate on who will foot their bills
BEIJING: China's rapidly ageing population which has touched 241 million, accounting for one fifth of over 1.4 billion people in the world's most populous country, has sparked a fierce debate on who will foot their bills, the state media reported.Ageing means pension contributions by workers no longer cover retiree benefits, forcing the Chinese government to fill that gap.By international standards, a country or region is considered to be an "aging society" when the number of people aged 60...
Greece exits bailouts after biting austerity - Times of India
ATHENS: After years of stinging austerity measures, Greece emerged on Monday from its third and last bailout, although officials warn the country still has a "long way to go".The European Union, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund loaned debt-wracked Greece a total of 289 billion euros ($330 billion) in three successive programmes in 2010, 2012 and 2015.The economic reforms the creditors demanded in return brought the country to its knees, with a quarter of its gross...
Ahead of Bakr-Eid, CM Yogi Adityanath says no animal sacrifice in open, no blood in drains - Times of India
MUZAFFARNAGAR: In a video conference with officials across the state on Saturday night, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath instructed police and administration to ensure sacrifice of animals on Bakr-Eid was not done in the open, and that blood and offal is not dumped in open drains, so that religious sentiments of other communities are not hurt.According to sources, the CM also directed officials to maintain law and order and ensure basic services like power and water supply are...
Vice president donates a month's salary to Kerala relief fund - Times of India
NEW DELHI: On Monday, following the review meeting called by the vice-president, Venkaiah Naidu , deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha along with other Rajya Sabha members announced to donate their one month's salary to the relief fund. To support Kerala government's relief efforts, leaders from various states came forward to donate their salaries to Chief Minister's Relief Fund.All MPs and MLAs of Shiv Sena also announced today to contribute their one month salary to the relief fund.
17 Japanese Encephalitis, 7 dengue cases so far - Times of India
PATNA: Seven patients have so far been tested positive for dengue in the state this year.
US points at China, not Russia, on election meddling
WASHINGTON: US National Security Advisor John Bolton on Sunday singled out China, North Korea and Iran as countries who could possibly meddle in American elections -- as President Donald Trump railed about a probe into Russian interference in 2016.Trump himself pointed the finger of blame on Saturday, tweeting: "All of the fools that are so focused on looking only at Russia should start also looking in another direction, China." When asked about the tweet, Bolton also mentioned Beijing, which...
Three rounds fired at sarpanch - Times of India
Surat: Three rounds were fired from a firearm at the sarpanch of Kholwad village near the city on Saturday.The bullets were fired at Haroon Taili, sarpanch, and his brother Mohommad when they were outside their residence at Kholwad.Mohommad sustained a bullet injury on hand. Locals chased the assailants who had come on a motorcycle and managed to nab one of them who identified himself as Saurabh Tiwari, police sources informed.
Asian Games: First-timers hungry to make their mark for India - Times of India
The Indian contingent in Indonesia is full of young talented individuals who have shown no stage fright on the world stage. The likes of teenage shooters Manu Bhaker , Elavenil Valarivan and Anish Bhanwala have generated a lot of excitement while track and field stars Neeraj Chopra and Hima Das have proved Indian athletes do not go into an international tournament just to compete.
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