Tag: World
1,600 Rockets Fired From Gaza, 7 Israeli Deaths: Military
Palestinian militants have now fired more than 1,600 rockets from Gaza at Israel since the latest flare-up of fighting began earlier this week, Israel's military said on Thursday. ....
BCCI Offered Me New Contract, I Refused: Greg Chappell
Former India head coach Greg Chappell said that he had been offered a new contract by the Indian cricket board (BCCI) but did not take it up because he did not "need that kind of stress". ....
FIFA To Look Into Holding World Cup Every 2 Years
Football's world governing body FIFA has been given the mandate to make a feasibility study of hosting the men's and women's World Cups every two years instead of its current four-year cycle. ....
India's Performances Have Kept Test Cricket Alive: Richard Hadlee
Cricket needs India due to the revenue it generates and also strides it has made in Test cricket that has kept longest format of the game alive, said former New Zealand all-rounder Richard Hadlee. ....
Decision On IPL's Remaining Games On May 29, UAE Likely To Host
Indian cricket board will take a decision on holding remaining Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 matches at special general meeting on May 29, in which entire domestic cricket schedule for 2021-22 will be discussed. ....
BCCI To Meet On Saturday, May Decide On IPL 2021's Fate
The Indian cricket board may decide the fate of the remainder of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) along with rest of domestic season when it meets on Saturday through a virtual meeting. ....
ICC To Discuss India's Readiness To Host 2021 T20 World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board is meeting on Tuesday to decide, among other things, India's readiness to host T20 World Cup in October-November.....
World Environment Day: Ethanol Among India's Major Priorities Of 21st Century, Says PM Modi
Announcing that India is focusing on production and usages of Ethanol for agriculture use, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said a roadmap for development in this sector has begun as it has become one of the major priorities of 21st century India.....
World Poha Day: The Nutritional Value Of The Popular Breakfast And Simple Ways To Incorporate It In Your Diet
Let me begin with this fun fact: Poha may rightly be described as one of the world's first-ever "fast foods”, that is super healthy too. Every time I eat poha, which incidentally is one of my favourite dishes, I am reminded of just how Sarvagun Sampann it is. And yet, it is so underrated! One of the biggest nutritional benefits of poha is its high fibre content as dietary fibre is an essential part of a Sampann and healthy diet. ....
India's Sunil Chhetri Now 3 Short Of Pele's 77 International Goals
Ace forward Sunil Chhetri has become the world's second most prolific goal scorer amongst the active players -- his tally of 74 is second only to Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo's 103 -- but the India captain is not counting them as yet. In the all-time goal scorers' list, Chhetri is three goals short of Pele's 77 goals. ....
