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Cricket Australia likely to review IPL contracts in wake of COVID-19: Report - Times of India
MELBOURNE: Australian cricketers may have to forego their lucrative IPL contracts in the wake of fast-spreading novel coronavirus, the local media reported on Tuesday. The IPL has been postponed till April 15 with India reporting more than 120 positive cases and three deaths.
Covid-19 outbreak: Who loses what if money-spinning IPL is cancelled - Times of India
MUMBAI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is bracing up for a loss for sure in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. But a loss of what magnitude? That is to be waited and seen over a period of 30 days from now or probably more, depending on whether the threat of the virus subsides, whether it's a full tournament or a truncated one or else, a force majeure.
TOISA 2019: I give credit to my entire team for this award, says Harmanpreet Singh - Times of India
News / TOISA 2019: I give credit to my entire team for this award, says Harmanpreet Singh TOISA 2019 'Hockey Player of the Year' Harmanpreet Singh with the legend Balbir Singh Sr (TOI Photo) NEW DELHI: Junior World Cup-winner Harmanpreet Singh has grown to become the leader of the Indian men's hockey team's defence, since making his senior-team debut; and his growing prowess as a drag-flicker and defender won him the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA 2019) best male 'Hockey Player of the...
IIT JAM final answer key 2020 released
The candidates who have appeared for the IIT JAM 2020 can visit the official website JAM — jam.iitk.ac.in — to check and download the JAM final answer key. IIT Kanpur, the organising institute of JAM 2020 released the provisional answer keys on February 20, 2020. Candidates were given time till February 24 to raise objections against JAM 2020 answer key.
Coronavirus: New Zealand's Plunket Shield cancelled, Wellington crowned champions - Times of India
WELLINGTON: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) cancelled the last two rounds of the Plunket Shield due to the coronavirus pandemic and awarded the title to league leaders Wellington Firebirds on Monday. Chief executive David White said NZC took the "difficult decision" after receiving expert medical advice and following the government's move to tighten border controls.
Brazil suspends national competitions, but not state championships - Times of India
(Photo credit: @CBF_Futebol Twitter handle) The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) suspended all national soccer competitions on Sunday due to the coronavirus outbreak, but said it was up to local federations to decide whether to halt the state championships currently under way. The Brazilian Cup, the women’s first and second divisions, and two youth competitions, were halted until further notice, the CBF said. The main national championships, Series A through D, do not start until May.
Wish I would've taken this thing more seriously: Rudy Gobert - Times of India
LOS ANGELES: Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, the first NBA player to test positive for the coronavirus, says he is feeling better every day but wishes he had taken it more seriously. The 27-year-old Frenchman updated his condition Sunday in a video released by the NBA on social media in which he urged people to take precautions not to spread the virus. "It's all about protecting yourself and the people around you," Gobert said.
I had nightmares thinking about Bhuvneshwar and Bumrah getting me out: Aaron Finch - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Australia's white-ball captain Aaron Finch has revealed he had nightmares during India's 2018 tour when pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah were taking his wicket "for fun". Opening the innings, the Australian captain struggled across all three formats during the India series, specially while trying to navigate Bhuvneshwar's inswinging deliveries.
Level at Rangers FC higher than India, says Bala Devi - Times of India
NEW DELHI: India's first woman professional footballer Bala Devi says she is adjusting to the much higher training level at Scotland's club Rangers FC. "The level, of course, is much higher than India and it’s a year-long league so it’s very good to be playing in this environment. The movement off the ball, passing speed and physical play is at a much higher level but I am adjusting," Bala Devi told ANI. "The girls have been really supportive.
India duo ready to put Olympic dream ahead of coronavirus concerns - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Indian shooter Mairaj Ahmad Khan and javelin thrower Shivpal Singh say competing at this summer's Tokyo Olympics is their top priority despite concerns about the health risks to athletes from the coronavirus outbreak. The number of coronavirus infections in Japan rose to 1,484 on Sunday, increasing by a faster pace than the previous day, public broadcaster NHK reported. More than 150,000 people have been infected around the world and 5,800 have died, according to a Reuters tally.
Amid coronavirus lockdown, England's National League plays on - Times of India
HALIFAX: With the rest of European football locked down in response to the coronavirus, England's fifth-tier National League provided a controversial respite for fans looking to satisfy their craving for sport on Saturday. The growing threat of the deadly pandemic forced the Premier League, the Championship, League One and League Two to suspend play on Friday until at least April 3.
GIM suspends international student exchange programmes amidst Covid-19 concerns
All student exchange programmes to universities abroad and international internships have been suspended for now, said the institute. Representational Image. PANAJI: Goa Institute of Management (GIM) has indefinitely postponed its convocation ceremony slated to be held this month, in view of concerns over Covid-19 pandemic. All student exchange programmes to universities abroad and international internships have been suspended for now, said the institute.
Nursery school students warn against corona with a rhyme
Coordinator of the nursery section Nadia Tariq and the director together choreographed the rhyme for the students to perform. Around 20 students of the nursery section recited the rhyme before the school just after a day's practice.
Paraguay appeals court rejects Ronaldinho release bid - Times of India
ASUNCION: An appeals court in Paraguay on Friday rejected a request from lawyers to release Brazilian football great Ronaldinho from pre-trial detention over a fake passport investigation. The 39-year-old World Cup winner and his brother, Roberto de Assis Moreira, have been held in a police cell since last Friday accused of entering Paraguay using fake passports.
Exclusive! Waluscha De Sousa: Actresses like Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and Kareena Kapoor Khan are working way beyond marriages and kids - Times of India
From a supermodel to an actress, Waluscha De Sousa has proved that she is the jack of all trades. The Goan beauty who started her career in the modelling industry, in no time bagged her first debut with Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Fan'. Now, after ruling the ramp with her confidence and doing a film, she is all set to make her foray into the web-world.
Workout goals! THESE posts of Esha Gupta prove that she is a huge fitness freak - Times of India
Esha Gupta sets the temperature soaring on social media with her stunning pictures. She is an avid social media user and often shares pictures and videos to keep her fans all updated. Esha is a huge fitness freak and encourages her fans to take up a healthy lifestyle . The actress is known for one of the fittest and svelte figures in Bollywood. Her toned physique, washboard abs, captivating charm makes her one of the most followed actresses on social media.
Aamir Khan to have a working birthday as he jets off to Amritsar to shoot for his upcoming project - Times of India
Chinmayi Sripaada on Harvey Weinstein's sentence: This is the time he’d wish he was born in India, especially in Tamil Nadu
Exclusive! It is a bit of disappointment says Ranveer Singh’s 83 co-star Jatin Sarna on the prospect of the film being postponed due to Coronavirus - Times of India
Director Kabir Khan’s upcoming film ’83, based on Kapil Dev and the 1983 World Cup victory of the Indian cricket team, is one of the most awaited films of 2020. Fans were eagerly waiting for the film’s release trailer on March 11 but due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the event was called off. The makers are now reportedly considering to change the film's release date.
Exclusive! Will the collections of Irrfan Khan's 'Angrezi Medium' be affected due to the Coronavirus outbreak? Senior trade expert answers - Times of India
Irrfan Khan has returned on the silver screen after a long time with 'Angrezi Medium' which is being helmed by Homi Adajania . But the question that has grabbed everyone's attention is will the film's collections suffer due to the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak ? In an exclusive interaction with ETimes, senior trade expert Taran Adarsh shares his opinion. Talking about the box office collections of 'Angrezi Medium', he said, "Yes, it is taking a toll on the box office collections of 'Angrezi Medium'.
Photo: 'Malang' star Disha Patani turns up the heat on the internet in a mesmerising red outfit - Times of India
After impressing the audience with a stellar performance in Mohit Suri's romantic thriller 'Malang', Disha Patani was recently snapped in the city as she attended the film's success bash last night. While Anil Kapoor arrived donning a mask to protect himself from the Coronavirus outbreak, Disha Patani stole the thunder with her mesmerising red outfit.
Farhan Akhtar starrer 'Toofan' gets a new release date! - Times of India
After entertaining fans with his acting prowess in ' Bhaag Milkha Bhaag ', Farhan Akhtar is all set to step into the boxing ring for Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra ’s directorial ' Toofan '. The film is one of the highly anticipated movies of the year and it has been making headlines ever since the makers announced it. Recently, Farhan Akhtar took to his Instagram handle to share an update about the release date of the film.The makers have now decided to 18th September instead of 2nd October.
Groundwater affects Himalayan slip as the mountains dance to its tune, says new study
Simply put, sinking of Himalayan foothills and the Indo-Gangetic plain now cannot be attributed only to geological phenomena (tectonic activity associated with landmass movement or continental drift) but also to variations of water availability beneath the ground.
Amazon Summer Appliances Carnival announced: Up to 50% discounts on ACs, refrigerators and more
E-commerce giant Amazon has announced the ‘Summer Appliances Carnival’ between March 12 and 15. Buyers can avail offers and deals on summer appliances such as inverter ACs, energy efficient and convertible refrigerators, coolers and more. "Amazon.in’s Summer Appliances Carnival will help customers discover and shop conveniently with scheduled delivery, exchange offers, no-cost EMI options, installation and more,” said Amazon India in a statement.
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