Sanju Samson believes India is poised to dominate global cricket for years to come following their T20 World Cup victory. He also reflected on his pivotal role in the team's success.
"We see the Indian economy rebounding from our projected 6.1 per cent growth this fiscal year to something like 7 per cent in the next fiscal year (2020). We see the factors that will support growth, including monetary policy stimulus, working their way through the pipeline," Jonathan Ostry, Deputy Director, Asia Pacific Department at the IMF, told reporters.
As many as 58 per cent of citizens surveyed feel confident that India is well prepared to handle the third wave of Covid, LocalCircles said on Thursday.
'After Ambedkar, Dr Gail was the only writer who wrote critically on caste issues.'
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Tuesday hinted at rolling out 5G telecom services in the second half of 2021 and said policy steps are needed to accelerate the early rollout of ultra-high-speed 5G services that are affordable and available everywhere. Ambani, whose four-year-old telecom venture Jio has captured the No.1 spot offering free voice calling and data at dirt-cheap rates, also pitched for developing hardware manufacturing in India, saying the nation cannot rely on imports in such a critical area. 5G is the 5th generation mobile network that enables connecting virtually everyone and everything together including machines, objects, and devices. India, he said, is today among the best digitally connected nations in the world.
Foreseeing India as a major military partner in the long-run, the United States on Wednesday said it was working to transfer some of its most advanced technology to New Delhi and offering co-development of weapon systems, including on the futuristic Joint Strike Fighter.
'The American armament companies, though late entrant want to make the Indian defence market more competitive and technology-oriented.'
'Pakistan was that one team against which I always loved hitting boundaries, especially against Shoaib Akhtar.'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a conversation with Chinese journalists based in New Delhi on Tuesday said, "India and China are bound by history, connected by culture, and inspired by rich traditions. Together they can create a bright future for the entire mankind."
The 1999 World Cup player of the tournament said Pandya has a fine support system to hone him.
'In a complex conflict like Kashmir, you can't just ignore the militants when you talk of a permanent solution.'
Sachin Tendulkar has revealed that not getting a long tenure as India's captain was one "big disappointment he found tough to overcome given the number of challenges he endured.
'You have to move from one skill to another skill.' 'An employee can't say this job is my right and even if you train me, I refuse to get trained.' 'Those who participate in re-skilling will remain in the industry.' 'Those who refuse to get re-skilled will have to go.'
'I feel now we have a leader who is non-corruptible.' 'But he needs time as corruption is deep-rooted in our society, and people have no shame about being corrupt.' 'It will take at least 7 years to make some changes.'