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Delhi University online examination form released for May-June End Term - Times of India
Representational Image. Students, who are to appear for the semester examination, are now required to visit University's official website and fill the examination form online. NEW DELHI: The Delhi University has released the examination form online for May-June semester-end examination. The last date for submission of Online Examination forms is May 15, 2020.
Using time to introspect on our own game: Sushila Chanu - Times of India
BENGALURU: Members of the Indian women's hockey team are utilising the forced break from the sport to introspect on their own game and identify the areas that require improvement, says midfielder Sushila Chanu. The 24-member core probables for the Olympic Games are currently stationed at the SAI Centre here where they continue to focus on individual fitness routine and workout in isolation.
IIT-K, SGPGIMS develop alternative to N-95 masks
The team behind the project include Professor Nachiketa Tiwari of IIT-Kanpur and Professor Devendra Gupta, in-charge, Covid-19 ICU at SGPGIMS.
Don't see cricket being played for at least one year, says Shoaib Akhtar - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar on Monday said that he does not see cricket being played anywhere in the world for at least one year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Akhtar, popularly known as the Rawalpindi Express, said that unless and until it is known as to how many people are infected with the virus, no kind of sport can be played.
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.
I have got a chance to spend time with my family after so many years: Deepak Punia - Times of India
PUNE: The nationwide lockdown seems to have stopped time. It is no different for the sportsmen. Wrestler Deepak Punia, who was in peak of action before the Covid-19 pandemic forced everyone to stay indoors, is trying to keep himself motivated by keeping himself fit at his home in Chhara village of Jhajjar district in Haryana. Unlike the routine training, Deepak doesn’t have a sparring partner, but that’s not a deterrent. “I can’t wrestle, but I can do the other physical activities.
Karnataka launches free online crash course for CET & NEET during lockdown
Image used for representational purpose only It said, in view of the current situation across the nation due to COVID-19 lockdown, the Department of Higher Education, taking cognisance of the situation has decided to reach out to the student community eyeing on successfully cracking competitive exams for career progress through this online crash course programme.
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.
Sharp rise in footballers reporting depression symptoms - Times of India
FIFPRO said that 22% of women players and 13% of men players who took part in a survey reported symptoms "consistent with a diagnosis of depression" such as lack of interest, lack of appetite, lack of energy and self-esteem. BERN: The global players' union FIFPRO says there has been a sharp rise in the number of players reporting symptoms of depression or anxiety since the sport was brought to a standstill by the COVID-19 outbreak.
WhatsApp becomes medium of education for students amid lockdown
Schools under the East, South and North Municipal Corporations have started online classes for children, under which study material is being shared by teachers via WhatsApp. MCD schools have children, mostly from poor families, studying in classes I to V. NEW DELHI: In a bid to ensure that studies do not suffer during the current lockdown, Delhi government school teachers have resorted to tutoring students remotely via WhatsApp.
ICC to host CEC meeting to discuss rescheduling of postponed series - Times of India
Manu Sawhney. (Getty Images) DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) will host a Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) meeting via conference call on April 23. The meeting, which will bring together the CEOs of the 12 full members and the three Associate Representatives, will provide an opportunity for the CEC to collectively consider the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sport, ICC said.
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Using saliva on ball is something that needs to be discussed, says Josh Hazlewood - Times of India
MELBOURNE: "It is something that needs to be discussed", said Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood when asked whether teams will use saliva on a cricket ball after the world comes back to normal. The whole sporting action across the world has come to a halt due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it is perhaps the right time to contemplate as to what will happen to cricket's oldest traditions once the sport gears back into action.
When Dhoni abused Jadeja because of Ishant - Times of India
Ishant Sharma, MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja. (TOI Photo) MUMBAI: He is known for his bowling skills, but Ishant Sharma managed to irritate even Captain Cool MS Dhoni with his batting prowess in the last edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Batting in the last over for Delhi Capitals against Chennai Super Kings, he smashed Ravindra Jadeja for a boundary and a six. Speaking on a YouTube show, Ishant revealed how CSK captain Dhoni got irritated after watching his batting skills.
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.
Wrestler Sakshi Malik switches to ‘desi pehelwani’ to continue training amid lockdown - Times of India
NEW DELHI: It’s 5 am, Sakshi Malik gets up, freshens up, and goes to the backyard of her house in Mokhra village in Rohtak. She opens a small gate of an old and unused Akhara. She has been levelling the akhara soil with a wooden log tied to a long rope for many days. A determined Sakshi did it all alone with the help of her coaches over the phone. She can’t go out and doesn’t have a sparring partner due to the lockdown enforced to combat the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
ICC unlikely to announce decision on T20 World Cup before August - Times of India
With Australia having sealed its borders for six months till September 30 to deal with the coronavirus crisis, there is a growing feeling that the T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place from October 18 to November 15 in Australia, too could be postponed to next year. MUMBAI: The coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation or postponement of practically every sporting event on the planet.
Japan virus expert 'pessimistic' about Tokyo Olympics in 2021 - Times of India
TOKYO: A Japanese expert who has criticised the country's response to the coronavirus warned on Monday that he is "pessimistic" that the postponed Olympics can be held even in 2021. "To be honest with you, I don't think the Olympics is likely to be held next year," said Kentaro Iwata, a professor of infectious diseases at Kobe University.
Missing ITF debut due to Covid-19, Sai Bhoyar now aims top-spot in rankings - Times of India
NAGPUR: In 2017 city tennis player Sai Bhoyar won back-to-back under-14 Asian Championship titles. Since then she has been dreaming of participating in International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournaments. The 15-year-old remained at the top of her game in the following years. She achieved top-two finishes in singles and doubles categories. Meanwhile, she climbed All India Tennis Association (AITA) Under-16 rankings and secured No.6 spot in early March.
DST scientists use fish gills to make effective rechargeable batteries
NEW DELHI Scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology have recently come up with an efficient, low-cost electro-catalyst from fish gills that can help develop environmentally friendly energy conversion devices.
IPL's big money can add pressure, people try to drag you down: Yuvraj - Times of India
Yuvraj Singh. (TOI Photo) MUMBAI: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Monday said pressure of being a big money buy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is felt when you don't perform and people talk about all that moolah going to waste, all the time. Yuvraj still holds the record of being IPL's most-expensive buy. The 2011 World Cup hero went for a whopping Rs 16 crore to Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the 2015 auctions.
PGIMER Chandigarh to train SAARC health professionals on COVID-19 - Times of India
The program will be organised by the Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, the PGI said. CHANDIGARH: A 10-day capacity building program on COVID-19 to SAARC health professionals will be broadcasted online from the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh, it was announced on Sunday. It has been selected by the Ministry of External Affairs for conducting this capacity building program.
Novak Djokovic opposes compulsory coronavirus vaccination - Times of India
BELGRADE: Novak Djokovic faces a dilemma if it becomes compulsory for players to get vaccinated before they can begin competing once the tennis season resumes following the hiatus created by the coronavirus pandemic, the world number one said on Sunday. "Personally I am opposed to vaccination and I wouldn't want to be forced by someone to take a vaccine in order to be able to travel," Djokovic said in a live facebook chat with several fellow Serbian athletes.
EXCLUSIVE! Suniel Shetty: I want ‘Dhadkan 2’ to be remade with Ahan, Akshay’s son and Shilpa Shetty’s daughter - Times of India
‘Dhadkan’ starring Suniel Shetty, Akshay Kumar and Shilpa Shetty was a huge hit at the box office. There were reports of a sequel to the movie, however the makers had canned the plan. Recently during a live interaction, we had asked Suniel Shetty to deliver one of his favourite dialogues of his movies. The actor chose to deliver a dialogue from ‘Dhadkan’.
EXCLUSIVE! Pooja Hegde on working with Salman Khan: I am just waiting for the shooting of ‘Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali’ to start - Times of India
Pooja Hegde who’s a popular actress down South has done some interesting projects in Bollywood as well. The last Bollywood movie done by the actress was ‘Housefull 4’ produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. Now Pooja will be seen working with Sajid again and will play the lead actress opposite Salman Khan in ‘Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali’. Excited to work with Salman Khan, Pooja Hegde revealed to us exclusively that she’s keen for the shoot to start and is waiting for the lockdown to get over.
“What plants are u guys growing in the house,” asks Varun Dhawan in response to Kartik Aaryan’s latest hilarious video! - Times of India
When your parents are busy hunting for the next meal
THIS priceless memory from Anil Kapoor’s birthday captures Boney Kapoor with ex-wife Mona Kapoor and son Arjun - Times of India
When your parents are busy hunting for the next meal
Did you know Kajol had a massive crush on Akshay Kumar? - Times of India
When your parents are busy hunting for the next meal
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