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IPL 2021 resumes, Chennai beat Mumbai by 20 runs

THE 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) resumed after a gap of more than four months on Sunday (19) and former champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) by 20 runs to go to the top of the points table. The yellow brigade had a horrific start to their… Continue reading IPL 2021 resumes, Chennai beat Mumbai by 20 runs

THE 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) resumed after a gap of more than four months on Sunday (19) and former champions Chennai Super Kings(CSK) beat defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) by 20 runs to go to the top of the points table.

The yellow brigade had a horrific start to their innings after captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat in the match played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

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WHO reveals alarming fact on Indian women’s health

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has said in an alarming report that women in India can expect to live on an average a healthy life spanning just over six decades unhampered by disabling illness or injuries and it is the lowest among 11 countries in the world’s body’s South East Asia region. The situation with… Continue reading WHO reveals alarming fact on Indian women’s health

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has said in an alarming report that women in India can expect to live on an average a healthy life spanning just over six decades unhampered by disabling illness or injuries and it is the lowest among 11 countries in the world’s body’s South East Asia region.

The situation with the country’s men is no better as there are only two countries in the region — Timor-Leste and Myanmar — that are worse than India in terms of healthy life expectancy.

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India’s largest floating solar plant commissioned

INDIA’S state-owned power utility BHEL on Thursday (16) announced the commissioning of the country’s largest floating solar photovoltaic plant in Andhra Pradesh. Located at NTPC Simhadri in the state of Andhra Pradesh, the 25-megawatt floating SPV project covers an area of 100 acres, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) said without disclosing the project cost. “BHEL… Continue reading India’s largest floating solar plant commissioned

INDIA’S state-owned power utility BHEL on Thursday (16) announced the commissioning of the country’s largest floating solar photovoltaic plant in Andhra Pradesh.

Located at NTPC Simhadri in the state of Andhra Pradesh, the 25-megawatt floating SPV project covers an area of 100 acres, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) said without disclosing the project cost.

“BHEL has successfully commissioned India’s largest floating solar PV plant. Notably, with its unique state-of-the-art design, the project is an engineering marvel, created by BHEL,” the company said in a statement.

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Modi turns 71: A strong and decisive leader, says Amit Shah

GREETINGS poured in for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on Friday (17) as he turned 71. Dignitaries, including president Ram Nath Kovind and vice president Venkaiah Naidu and leaders across parties greeted him on the occasion. To celebrate the prime minister’s birthday, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has asked its workers to facilitate the… Continue reading Modi turns 71: A strong and decisive leader, says Amit Shah

GREETINGS poured in for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on Friday (17) as he turned 71. Dignitaries, including president Ram Nath Kovind and vice president Venkaiah Naidu and leaders across parties greeted him on the occasion.

To celebrate the prime minister’s birthday, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has asked its workers to facilitate the vaccination drive for Covid-19 pandemic to achieve record-breaking numbers.

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‘Don’t boycott Afghan men’s cricket team, they did a lot’

FORMER director of Afghanistan women’s cricket Tuba Sangar has urged the international cricket community to support the country’s men’s team by not boycotting their matches if the Taliban ban its women from playing. Sangar, who fled Afghanistan for Canada shortly after the hardline Islamist group returned to power in Kabul last month, said sports sanctions… Continue reading ‘Don’t boycott Afghan men’s cricket team, they did a lot’

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Great British Bake Off announces contestants for 12th series; two Asians set to enter the fray to win the culinary contest

The much-loved baking show, The Great British Bake Off, is returning for its 12th series on Channel 4 on 21 September. Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas once again take on the role of co-hosts with Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood onboard to judge this year’s bakers. But who are this year’s bakers who are going to… Continue reading Great British Bake Off announces contestants for 12th series; two Asians set to enter the fray to win the culinary contest

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Will India bring petrol, diesel under GST? Call on Sept 17

INDIA’S Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council might on Friday (17) consider bringing petrol, diesel and other petroleum products under a single national GST regime, a move that is likely to see major compromises by both the central and state governments on the revenues they earn from these vital products. The council, which includes the… Continue reading Will India bring petrol, diesel under GST? Call on Sept 17

According to the sources, bringing petrol and diesel within GST would be placed before the council for discussion in the light of the court’s words for the council.

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Ayurveda: The future looks immensely promising

IF Yoga is one area in which India has exported its traditional offerings to the world, Ayurveda is another. Having its roots in India, Ayurveda, a system of medicine, has now gained immense popularity across the world and the potential remains as mammoth. In 2020, the global Ayurvedic herbs market size was valued at $9.5… Continue reading Ayurveda: The future looks immensely promising

F Yoga is one area in which India has exported its traditional offerings to the world, Ayurveda is another. Having its roots in India, Ayurveda, a system of medicine, has now gained immense popularity across the world and the potential remains as mammoth.

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India delivers 750m Covid vaccines, health minister hails Modi

INDIA has administered more than 75 crore (750 million) Covid-19 vaccine doses since the launch of the nationwide drive in January this year, the country’s health minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Monday (13). Referring to the “milestone” of 75 crore doses, Mandaviya linked it to India’s celebration of 75 years of its independence – Azadi… Continue reading India delivers 750m Covid vaccines, health minister hails Modi

INDIA has administered more than 75 crore (750 million) Covid-19 vaccine doses since the launch of the nationwide drive in January this year, the country’s health minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Monday (13). Referring to the “milestone” of 75 crore doses, Mandaviya linked it to India’s celebration of 75 years of its independence – Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (the grand celebration of India’s independence).

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BRITISH high commissioner to India Alex Ellis recently attracted social media users by exhibiting the foodie in him. The diplomat, who took charge this year, has been trying Indian food and flavour across the country. After having masala dosa, a popular south Indian food, Ellis was seen trying vada pav, a popular snack in the… Continue reading British high commissioner to India’s love for vada pav excites internet

BRITISH high commissioner to India Alex Ellis recently attracted social media users by exhibiting the foodie in him. The diplomat, who took charge this year, has been trying Indian food and flavour across the country.

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Who is Bhupendra Patel, the new Gujarat CM? - Indiaweekly

THE BJP legislature party meeting in Gandhinagar on Sunday (12) elected Bhupendra Patel, 59, as the new chief minister of India’s Gujarat. Here are the details about the senior leader who became the chief minister in one of the key states in India A first-time MLA and member of the Patidar community, Patel won the… Continue reading Who is Bhupendra Patel, the new Gujarat CM?

The BJP legislature party meeting in Gandhinagar on Sunday (12) elected Bhupendra Patel, 59, as the new chief minister of India’s Gujarat.A first-time MLA and member of the Patidar community, Patel won the 2017 elections from the Ghatlodia constituency with the highest winning margin of the Assembly polls.

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