Nordic countries sign declaration to advance electric aviation
Helsinki, Aug 15 (IANS) The transport ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden signed a key declaration to enhance cooperation in the development of commercial electric flights. “Electric-powered aviation is vital for transforming the transportation sector. Together with other sustainable fuels, electric flight could cut emissions and accelerate the shift towards a fossil-free sector. […]
India Inc to be an active partner towards Viksit Bharat mission: Assocham
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) India Inc would be an active partner in the national resolve to make India a developed nation by 2047 when we celebrate 100 years of our independence, apex industry chamber Assocham said on Thursday. Sharing the optimism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 78th Independence Day address, the industry […]
75,000 new medical seats in next 5 years: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) In a bid to boost healthcare in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the nation on Independence Day on Thursday, promised to create 75,000 more medical seats over the next five years, adding to the existing over one lakh seats in the country. “In the last 10 […]
Kabaddi gets ready for first-ever Global Women’s League
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Holistic International Pravasi Sports Association (HIPSA), in collaboration with World Kabaddi, is organising a first-ever Global Women’s Kabaddi League in September. The League will bring together women athletes from over 15 nations, as Global Pravasi Women’s Kabaddi League (GPKL), a first-of-its-kind tournament, gets underway. The League is set to kick […]
Tim Paine named Adelaide Strikers head coach after Gillespie’s exit
Adelaide, Aug 15 (IANS) Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has been appointed as the new head coach of the Adelaide Strikers for the next two years, the Big Bash League club said. Paine took over from Jason Gillespie, who stepped down in March after four seasons at the helm. His first formal duty as […]
PKL stars Pardeep, Maninder hoist Tricolour in Mumbai ahead of auction
Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) As the nation celebrates the 78th Independence Day, Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) stars Pardeep Narwal and Maninder Singh visited the Mumbai Public School for the special flag hoisting ceremony. After the ceremony, Pardeep and Maninder, who are among the most loved kabaddi players in the country, had a fun kabaddi session […]
Injured Johnson out of Scotland, England T20Is; Abbott named replacement
Melbourne, Aug 15 (IANS) Australia pacer Spencer Johnson has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Scotland and England in the UK after sustaining a side injury while playing for The Oval Invincibles in The Hundred. Cricket Australia has named Sean Abbott as the injured pacer’s replacement in the squad. Abbott was initially […]
From Sachin Tendulkar to Saina Nehwal, Indian sports icons share Independence Day wishes
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) In a touching show of patriotism, Indian sports icons have come together to extend their heartfelt wishes on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day. From cricket legends to Olympic and Paralympic champions, athletes have taken to social media to share their greetings with the nation. “Sportspersons aren’t the only […]
Kaley Cuoco gets engaged to ‘Ozark’ star Tom Pelphrey
Los Angeles, Aug 15 (IANS) Actress Kaley Cuoco, who is known for ‘The Big Bang Theory’, is engaged to ‘Ozark’ actor Tom Pelphrey. The actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram on Thursday, and made the announcement, reports ‘People’ magazine. “Amazing weekend”, she captioned a photo showing off the ring with the actor. […]
Shoojit Sircar: I am surely going to make films for children
Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar has called himself a “culprit” for not making films for children and talked about how Hindi cinema, unlike Hollywood, is “lacking” in making movies for them. Talking about how Hollywood has the best content for children, while Bollywood still lacks, Sircar told IANS: “I think it is very […]
