It was supposed to be an IPL that would fetch BCCI bigger sponsorships than ever before, beating the virulence of the virus and the pessimism surrounding it. In 2020, when IPL went to the UAE, the cricket board had lost title sponsors Vivo, filled the slot with value halved, barely retained three official partners and … Future uncertain as postponed IPL seeks a window
London (TIP): Chelsea’s decision to fire a club legend suddenly doesn’t seem so callous after all. While Frank Lampard’s name has hardly been forgotten by the Chelsea fans — there were chants outside Stamford Bridge before kickoff last evening — new manager Thomas Tuchel is quickly creating his own legacy after leading the London club … Chelsea beat Real Madrid, to face Man City in final on May 29
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech will donate doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics, the IOC said on Thursday, May 6. Delivery of doses is set to begin this month to give Olympic delegations time to be fully vaccinated with a second shot before arriving in Tokyo for the games, which … Pfzier and BioNTech to donate vaccines for Olympic athletes
Karnataka is majestically bestowed with the lush green Western Ghats and the lovely white sandy beaches. At places both wonders meet and present the visitors with gorgeous and serene spots tailor made just for your retreat. Coastal Karnataka comprises of regions like Karavali and Udupi. Mangalore Start your Coastal Karnataka trip in Mangalore because this … Coastal Karnataka: A journey through stunning beaches, temples
Varuthini Ekadashi, also known as Baruthani Ekadashi, holds great significance and importance for Hindus. On the day of Varuthini Ekadashi, devotees worship and offer prayers to Lord Vamana, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to the North Indian Purnimant calendar, Varuthini Ekadashi is observed during Krishna Paksha of Vaishakha month and, according to … Varuthini Ekadashi
SpaceX achieved the first successful touchdown of its prototype Starship rocket during the latest test flight of the next-generation launch vehicle in south Texas on Wednesday, May 5, after four previous landing attempts ended in explosions. The feat marked a key milestone for the private rocket company of billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk in its … SpaceX Starship rocket prototype achieves first safe landing
Google Photos, which currently offers unlimited free storage for “high quality” photos for all users, will only offer 15GB of free storage space for new photos and videos starting next month. However, this change doesn’t apply to those who own a Pixel 2 or later, XDA Developers reported. Pixel users will continue to get unlimited … Google Photos to offer only 15GB free space from June 1
In the desert just north of Las Vegas, a long white metal tube sits at the base of the mountains, promising to one day revolutionise travel. That is where Virgin Hyperloop, whose partners include Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, is developing the technology for passenger pods that will hurtle at speeds of up to 750 miles … Virgin Hyperloop shows off the future: mass transport in floating magnetic pods
New Delhi (TIP): Amid rumours around PUBG’s comeback in India, South Korean video game developer Krafton on Thursday, May 6, confirmed the return of its much-anticipated game for the Indian users. The company of its social media accounts and its websites mentioned that the game is coming soon in India. However, the game will not … PUBG to return as Battlegrounds Mobile India
Twitter rival Koo has launched its ‘Talk to Type’ feature for Indian languages and said it is the first social media platform to roll out such capability. The move would enable and empower those users who feel uncomfortable using the keyboard. “Anybody who wants to share their thoughts can now do so easily without having … Twitter rival Koo announces ‘Talk to Type’ feature for Indian languages
Cascade Investment, the holding company created by Bill Gates, transferred stock in two of Mexico’s largest companies to Melinda French Gates, bringing the total amount she’s received in the past few days to more than $2 billion. Cascade moved stock worth more than $500 million in Coca-Cola Femsa and Grupo Televisa to her control, according … Melinda Gates gets billions in shares from Cascade
New Delhi (TIP): India is likely to breach its fiscal deficit target in the financial year to March 2022 mainly due to revenue shortfall, Fitch Solutions said Friday, May 7. The government is targeting a deficit between revenue it earns and what it spends at 6.8 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) in … India to breach fiscal deficit target in FY22: Fitch Solutions
New Delhi (TIP): Non-residents undertaking transactions with Indian parties will trigger taxability under the domestic law in India even if they do not have physical presence in the country and operate digitised businesses. The Central Board of Direct Taxes has notified new rules for operation of business by non-residents under which any transaction over Rs … Non-residents to be taxed in India if transaction value exceeds Rs 2 cr
Beijing (TIP): China “indefinitely” suspended on Thursday all activity under a China-Australia Strategic Economic Dialogue, its state economic planner said, the latest setback for strained relations between the two countries. “Recently, some Australian Commonwealth Government officials launched a series of measures to disrupt the normal exchanges and cooperation between China and Australia out of Cold … China suspends economic dialogue with Australia as relations curdle
As we start heading into the summer, it is more important that ever to protect your skin against sun damage and wearing always sunscreen to keep safe. However, a TikTok trend has caused some concern as doctors warn users that attempting this trend could lead to skin cancer. The trend was started by LA model … Doctors warn against ‘sunscreen contouring’
According to a new analysis by the European Society of Cardiology, omega-3 supplements are associated with an increased likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation in people with high blood lipids. The findings were published in European Heart Journal — Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Author of the study, Dr Salvatore … Study links fish oil supplements with heart rhythm disorder
Exposure to high levels of air pollutants during childhood increases the likelihood of high blood pressure in children and adolescents, and their risk for high blood pressure as adults, according to a meta-analysis of 14A studies. The findings showed that short-term exposure to PM10 was significantly associated with elevated systolic blood pressure (the top number … Air pollution linked to high BP in children, young adults
INGREDIENTS 250 gm tomato, 1 large onion, 2 teaspoon turmeric, 2 teaspoon ginger paste, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 pinch salt, 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, 500 gm fish, 2 tablespoon yoghurt (curd), 1 teaspoon red chilli, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 3 tablespoon refined oil. Method – Remove any pin bones from the … Tomato Fish
Actor John David Washington is set to team up with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story director Gareth Edwards on the upcoming science-fiction film True Love. The movie will mark Washington’s another outing in the genre following Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the plot details on the New Regency film is being … John David Washington to star in Gareth Edwards’ True Love
Amid the pandemic situation going on in the country, people are coming out and offering help in all possible ways. Many celebrities have also joined the campaign and came forward to help common people. Celebrities like Priyanka Chopra Jonas are also trying to raise funds by joining other non-governmental organisations (NGOs). And to join the … Randeep Hooda joins Khalsa Aid to help Covid patients
Actress Kangana Ranaut is all set to make her digital debut as producer with the upcoming film “Tiku Weds Sheru”, a love story and a satire. Kangana will dive into web space with her production house Manikarnika Films, and launch its logo on Saturday. “With ‘Tiku Weds Sheru’, Manikarnika Films is venturing into digital space. … Kangana Ranaut to make digital debut as producer
Many are stepping up to help others in these difficult times of the pandemic, and Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez is no exception. The actor, who has set up a foundation to ‘create and share stories of kindness’ called You Only Live Once (YOLO), on Thursday, May 6, took to her Instagram to share photos of … Jacqueline Fernandez serves meals to the needy, Sunny Leone helps migrants
New Delhi (TIP): Mucormycosis, a fungal infection, is being found in COVID-19 patients and largely in cases of those who are diabetic but there is “no big outbreak”, Niti Aayog Member (Health) V K Paul said on Frida, May 7. The situation is being monitored and the treatment for mucormycosis is available, he said. This … Black fungus found in Covid-19 patients but ‘no big outbreak’: NITI Aayog member
New Delhi (TIP): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar returned to the country from London where he had self-isolated following reports that two diplomats from the team accompanying him had tested positive for Covid. Jaishankar suggested in a social media post that the reports of positive tests were a false alarm and said all the team … False alarm, says Jaishankar on Indian diplomats testing positive in London
New Delhi (TIP): A disconcerting feature of the second wave of Covid-19 is the surge in cases in rural India. Compared with the first peak in September last year, the number of cases in India’s hinterland or backward regions has quadrupled, and so has the number of the dead. The districts covered by the Backward … In second wave, Covid hits rural India; cases and deaths quadruple
New Delhi (TIP): After being suspended on Twitter for violating their policies, a new FIR has been filed against Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut for allegedly spreading hate propaganda and inciting communal violence in West Bengal. The complaint has been filed by an activist and spokesperson Riju Dutta who also alleged Kangana to have maligned the … FIR filed against Kangana Ranaut for allegedly spreading hate propaganda in West Bengal
Chennai (TIP): What is in a name? In Tamil Nadu, a name may be an indicator to one’s political leanings, nationalist passion or the ideology of the parents of the individual. After India’s independence, especially in southern Tamil Nadu, many were named ‘Bose’ after freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose. Similarly, the names of ‘Gandhi,’ ‘Nehru’ … TN Assembly has 2 Gandhis, a Nehru and a Stalin
All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) supremo Mamata Banerjee, also known as Didi (elder sister in the Bengali language), sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal for the third term on 5 May 2021 after she pulled off a landslide victory in the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2021. Ahead of the oath-taking ceremony, she … Journey of Bengal’s daughter to nation’s Didi
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader MK Stalin took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Friday, May 7, morning. Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to 68-year old Stalin, for whom this would be the first stint as CM, in a simple ceremony at the Raj Bhavan. Along with … Stalin takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM
Kerala took a left turn again with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan bucking the four-decade-old electoral trend of the state that sees power alternating between the two main groupings. Winning 98 out of 140 seats, the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) has made history. For Vijayan, who led the coalition from the front, it is a … Kerala: Pinarayi Vijayan secures a historic second term