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Naomi Osaka pulls out of this year’s French Open

September 19, 2020

Recently crowned US Open champion Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the upcoming French Open slated to begin from September 27. Osaka, who last week claimed her third grand slam title in New York, is struggling with a hamstring injury. “Unfortunately, I won’t be able to play the French Open...

I love IPL, India has given me a lot: Pietersen

September 19, 2020

Ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), former England captain Kevin Pietersen opened up on how the Twenty-20 cricket extravaganza will be different this year due the ongoing Covid pandemic.“It’s going to be different for sure. No fans, nothing. Everybody is in bubble and the team that copes with...

With expiry of lease, king’s kin seek return of AMU land

September 18, 2020

With the land lease given to the Aligarh Muslim University having expired last year, the descendants of the Jat king, late Mahendra Pratap Singh (1886-1979), a freedom fighter and social reformer who donated land to various educational institutes, including the AMU, have demanded that the land be returned to them....

Wawrinka knocked out of Rome by Italian teenager

September 17, 2020

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka crashed out of the Italian Open after suffering a shocking first-round defeat to 18-year-old Lorenzo Musetti. On Tuesday, Musetti earned his first ATP Tour victory defeating Waw- rinka 6-0, 7-6(2) in a match that lasted one hour and 24 minutes. Wawarinka made many unforced...

Aston Villa sign Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez

September 17, 2020

Aston Villa have signed goal- keeper Emiliano Martinez from fellow Premier League side Arsenal. Mertinez, who lifted the FA Cup with the Gunners last season, has agreed a four-year deal with the club. According to a report in BBC Sport, Aston Villa have signed Martinez for 17 million pounds. Villa...

Stars slowly return to work amidst the pandemic

September 17, 2020

Ticking all the boxes of the new normal, several Bollywood stars have resumed filming and can’t be more delighted about being back on the set after a long hiatus. From sharing snippets of ‘life on a set’ to the dubbing experience and crew in PPE suits, resuming work amid the...

Tata wins bid to make new Parliament building

September 17, 2020

Construction major Tata Projects wins contract to construct the new Parliament building at a cost of Rs 861.9 crore, Central Public Works Department (CPWD) sources said on Wednesday. "This cost includes operations and maintenance of Parliament for five years. Tata projects’ financial bids were 8.40 per cent below the tender...

Raina’s absence will leave a big gap in CSK: Morkel

September 16, 2020

Former South Africa all- rounder Albie Morkel feels Suresh Raina’s absence in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) will leave a massive gap in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team and that the franchise would have to make changes in batting order to get their balance right for the tournament...

Racism exists but we have to stop it, says Neymar

September 16, 2020

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) striker Neymar has said he could not leave the field with- out responding to Alvaro Gonzalez after claiming the officials ignored his accusations of racism against the Marseille defender. Neymar was one of five players sent off on Sunday as Marseille clinched their first victory against PSG...

Khawaja details racism in Aussie cricket

September 16, 2020

Left-handed batsman Usman Khawaja has joined compatriot Dan Christian in calling out the ongoing racism issues that exist in Australian cricket. Khawaja was born in Pakistan but moved to Australia with his family when he was five. The 33-year-old cricketer has been a key cog in Australia’s top-order, having played...

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