The 10-team Indian Premier League will start in Mumbai on March 26 and end on May 29 with around 40 percent crowd being allowed at the start of the tournament. “The IPL will start on Saturday, March 26,” IPL chairman Brijesh Patel told PTI after the governing council meeting on Thursday, Feb 24. With two … IPL to start on March 26, only 40% crowd to be allowed in Maharashtra stadiums
Novak Djokovic will fall from No. 1 in the ATP rankings and be replaced by Daniil Medvedev after losing 6-4, 7-6 (4) to Czech qualifier Jiri Vesely in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Championships on Thursday, Feb 24. Djokovic’s latest stay atop the rankings began on Feb. 3, 2020, and his total of 361 weeks … Djokovic loses world number one ranking to Daniil Medvedev
Barcelona cruised into the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday, February 24, after comfortably seeing off Napoli 4-2 to go through 5-3 on aggregate in a serious show of force. The Catalan giants were on top almost from the off in Naples thanks to Jordi Alba expertly finishing a lightning counter-attack from a … Barcelona sweep Napoli aside to make Europa League last 16
Sydney (TIP): Australia on February 23 joined the United States, the European Union, Canada, Germany and Britain to impose sanctions on Russia after Moscow ordered troops into separatist regions in Ukraine and recognised them as independent entities. Australia will immediately begin placing sanctions on Russian individuals it believes were responsible over the country’s actions against … Australia announces first tranche of sanctions on Russia over Ukraine crisis
NEW YORK(TIP): Schools Chancellor David C. Banks announced on Friday, February 25, that beginning Monday, February 28, 2022 masks or face coverings will no longer be required when outside on school grounds. Masks will still be required for all students, staff and visitors inside schools. “Throughout the pandemic, our schools have remained some of the … CHANCELLOR BANKS ANNOUNCES END OF OUTDOOR MASK MANDATE
Tokyo (TIP): Japan’s Foreign Ministry said on February 23 it has lodged a strong protest and demanded an apology after its diplomat was detained and questioned by authorities in Beijing. The diplomat from the Japanese Embassy was seized while on duty and held for several hours on Monday, the Foreign Ministry said. The diplomat was … Row over Japan diplomat’s detention
Toronto (TIP): Most of the streets around the Canadian Parliament are quiet now. The Ottawa protesters who vowed never to give up are largely gone, chased away by policemen in riot gear. The relentless blare of truckers’ horns has gone silent. But the trucker protest, which grew until it closed a handful of Canada-US border … Canada’s protests settle down, but could echo in politics
Beijing (TIP): China could invade Taiwan after seeing the West’s response to Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine, a leading historian has warned, Daily Mail reported. Professor of European studies at the Oxford University, Timothy Garton Ash, said that Xi Jinping taking over the island militarily would be a ‘worst case scenario’, the report said. The … China could invade Taiwan after seeing West’s response to Ukraine invasion: Oxford Professor
Sydney (TIP): Rising temperatures are accelerating the world’s water cycle and triggering natural disasters such as droughts and floods, according to a new report led by Australian researchers. The report, published in Nature journal, released to the public on february 24, said that the hotter temperatures are speeding up the constant cycle of freshwater between … Global warming speeding up world’s water cycle: Report
Lahore (TIP): Prime Minister Imran Khan’s step-son was among the three booked on charges of possession of liquor, only to be released after orders from “higher authorities,” police said on February 23. According to the FIR, Musa Maneka, the First Lady BushraBibi’s son from her previous marriage, and two of his friends were arrested near … Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s step-son among three booked on charges of possession of liquor
An order that does not accommodate Russia’s concerns through genuine negotiation cannot be stable in the long term “It is too early to say what Mr. Putin’s endgame is, and how costly this adventure will be, in terms of lives and destruction, as well as in its political and economic impact. Without justifying the manner … Shaking up Europe’s security architecture
“Simply put, corporates never had it so good. From groceries to pharmaceuticals, from coffee to consumer products to fuel, so much so that even Netflix and Amazon Prime have increased subscription despite logging a huge increase in net profits and paying the lowest tax. When it comes to fuel, all major oil companies – Exxon … Corporate margins aiding rising inflation curve
Over 500 people from across the city enjoyed the hot meal and gained a greater insight into the Sikh faith LONDON (TIP): Students in UK’s Birmingham city have served up more than 500 free meals as part of an important Sikh tradition. Birmingham City University Students’ Union and its Sikh Society hosted the ‘Langar on … Indian origin Sikh Students in UK dish out over 500 free meals as part of annual Sikh celebration
AUSTIN, TX (TIP): In a three-contest winning streak by Indian American students, Jaskaran Singh has won the premiere quiz tournament for students, the National College Championship Jeopardy with a prize of $250,000. The 22-year-old red-turbaned Sikh studying at the University of Texas at Austin on Tuesday beat out 35 other students selected from about the … Indian American student Jaskaran Singh wins $250K prize in college quiz contest
HOUSTON, TX(TIP): Rajeev Aluru is all set to lead Ekal Vidyalaya’s educational initiatives as its Houston Chapter President. Ekal’s youngest president is clearly energized about his new role which he describes as “a divine opportunity that knocked on my door.” A relatively new Houstonian (he moved from North Carolina in 2020), Rajeev, 41, outlined his … Indian American Rajeev Aluru is New President of Ekal’s Houston Chapter
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, February 21, signed decrees to recognize Ukraine’s regions of “Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics” as “independent”, escalating the tension in the region and increasing fears of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. He also ordered Russian troops into eastern Ukraine in what the Kremlin called a “peacekeeping” mission … Indian American economic advisor Daleep Singh leads Biden admin in executing sanctions on Russia
QUEENS, NY (TIP): Queens County District Attorney Melinda Katz, on February 20, joined Councilmember Jim Gennaro and members of the Jamaica Bangladeshi-American community for a street co-naming ceremony at the corner of Hillside Avenue and Homelawn Street. This intersection is now co-named “Little Bangladesh Avenue” in honor of the residents and business owners of this … Hillside Avenue and Homelawn Street in Queens co-named “ Little Bangladesh Avenue”
Batra v Daszak, EcoHealth, et al – Lawsuit Complaint Amended New York State Supreme Court – Index #157709-2021 Batra v Daszak, EcoHealth et al was filed on Aug 19, 2021. New Documentary evidence – Gain of Function (GoF) and US Grant Applications – became public thereafter. So, a new First Amended Complaint (FAC) – with … Lawsuit Regarding SARS-CoV2 – Covid-19
Gallant attempts by the world of sports to wriggle out of the devastating impact of the Omicron pandemic may be severely hit by the Russia-Ukraine military conflict that threatens to divide the world again. Unfortunately, the timing of the Russian invasion of Ukraine coincides with the holding of a major International Olympic Committee event, the … After Omicron pandemic, it is Russia-Ukraine war afflicting world of sports now
The standoff between Russia and US-Europe over Ukraine has come at an inopportune time for India. As a UN Security Council (UNSC) member, India is contributing to ensuring peace, security and stability in the world. This role has opportunities for enhancement due to the inability of the permanent five (P5) to act in unison. In … How Ukraine imbroglio can impact India
Giving paramount importance to its national interests, India has been sensibly walking a tightrope on the Ukraine crisis. Enjoying good relations with the US, Russia and the European Union (EU), New Delhi has done well to adopt a pragmatic approach that can stand it in good stead no matter how the situation develops from here … Ukraine crisis: Treading cautiously serves India’s long-term interests
Putin seems unwilling to engage diplomatically to address Russian security concerns Russia’s unjustifiable incursion into Ukraine following weeks of military troop build-up on their shared border has drastically raised tensions in the region with broader ripple effects across the world, particularly for NATO countries and others with strategic connections to the two nations. Reports said … Russia’s NATO problem: On the Ukraine war
NEW DELHI (TIP): India on Thursday, February 24, assured its citizens stranded in Ukraine that it will take all possible steps to bring them back safe and sound. Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said at a media briefing that the Indian embassy in Ukraine is extending all possible assistance to the Indians notwithstanding the complicated … We will take all possible steps to bring back Indians from Ukraine, says Foreign Secretary Shringla
BEIJING/NEW YORK (TIP): Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, February 25, that he was ready to hold “high-level negotiations” with Ukraine as he spoke with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping who stressed that both Moscow and Kyiv should resolve the raging crisis through talks. Xi and Putin, regarded as allies and friends as China … Ready to hold ‘high-level negotiations’ with Ukraine, Putin tells Xi
Draft resolution fails as Russia exercises veto WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): With Russia exercising its veto, a draft resolution sponsored by the U.S. and Albania, condemning Russian aggression and calling for the country’s withdrawal from Ukraine, has failed to pass the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). India, along with China and the UAE, abstained, while 11 … India abstains from UNSC resolution against Russian aggression
The nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson comes in the Black History Month WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Joe Biden on Friday, February 25, 2022, nominated federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman selected to serve on a court that once declared her race unworthy of … Biden nominates first Black woman to U.S. Supreme Court
AMRITSAR / NEW YORK (TIP): Head of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee writes to Karnataka CM opposing objection to Sikh girl wearing turban to Bengaluru college. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the body responsible for the management of gurdwaras, on Thursday , February 24, objected to the action of a college in Bengaluru, which has … SGPC says suppression of religious freedom will not be tolerated
Cryptocurrencies dropped as Vladimir Putin decided to conduct military operations in eastern Ukraine, with Bitcoin slumping to a one-month low. The largest token fell as much as 7.4% to $34,783 after an initial Tass report on Russia’s decision. Second-ranked Ether declined as much as 8.7% to $2,390.61. Other coins like XRP, Cardano and Solana were … Bitcoin tumbles as Putin orders military into eastern Ukraine
New Delhi (TIP)-Investors bailed out of risky assets, sending stocks crashing after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s troops invaded Ukraine. On Thursday, the exodus from stocks wiped out Rs1.3 lakh crore in investor wealth on Indian stock markets. But the bad news for stocks was a boon for safer assets such as gold and government bonds. … Markets dive as Putin attacks Ukraine
New Delhi (TIP)-Anand Subramanian, former group operating officer at the NSE, was arrested by the CBI late on Thursday, Feb 24, night days after he was questioned about his role at the country’s largest stock exchange. The central probe agency had also put out notices against Subramanian amid probe over irregularities at the NSE (National … Anand Subramanian, NSE’s ex top official, arrested by CBI