Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday
India 'seriously' considering bid for 2036 Games, says sports minister
'Leo wants to return to Barca and I would also like him to return'
'Passengers feel since they have paid for the ticket it means they are entitled to unlimited free drinks.' 'They don't differentiate between 'free' and 'complimentary' drinks.'
India's largest edtech firm Byju's will fire 1,000 employees in a fresh round of layoffs across departments. With the latest round, total job cuts at the company have mounted to around 3,500. According to sources, fresh job cuts are an attempt by the company to improve its finances and work towards a path to profitability.
'We know how to differentiate between when it's family and when we are manager and player'
Croatia and Morocco will face off in Qatar for a second time after playing out a 0-0 draw in their group opener
Chhetri and his wife Sonam Bhattacharya were blessed with their son Dhruv in August. Chhetri said that has changed his perspective on life.
Indian football team loses 0-2 to Australia in Asian Cup
As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.
Anirudh Thapa has tested positive for COVID-19 and is under quarantine
For one night, the otherwise tight-knit community will be split down the middle -- largely divided by choice of watering hole.
Olympic champion Mutaz Barshim of Qatar cleared 2.35 metres to win the men's high jump to earn a bit of redemption after his disappointing bronze in Budapest.
Target man Giroud is level with Thierry Henry on 51 goals after scoring twice in their 4-1 win against Australia on Tuesday.
When you think of Indian Maharajas of yore what is the one thing that comes to mind? Jewels! And that is exactly what the world will witness at Christie's, New York during its upcoming auction -- "Maharajas and Mughal Magnificence". The "unprecedented group" of objects is from The Al Thani Collection of the royal family of Qatar. It is expected to see competitive bidding from across the globe. As per Christie's, this collection is poised to be the most valuable auction of jewellery and jewelled objects. The current record is held by The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor, which totals $144 million (Rs 1,003 crore). Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's jade hilted dagger, the priceless jewels of the Nizams of Hyderabad, and a string of pearls belonging to Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur are among the 400 royal artefacts that would be auctioned on Wednesday. Here's a glimpse of the astounding jewels that will be auctioned.
Increasing cases of aviators in India complaining of fatigue and in some cases leading to death have spurred the DGCA to bring in draft rules to reduce stress.
Messi signed off for 2022 by hailing the year when he won the World Cup as one he "will never be able to forget".
Sunil Chhetri will be the cynosure of all eyes as the Blue Tigers look to regain the Intercontinental Cup
In an attempt to prevent a diplomatic dispute, Sheikh Ahmad said on Tuesday he was looking to avoid a vote by persuading one city to hold the 2030 Games while the other staged the following edition in 2034.
'If a player of the status of Bhaichung is nominated for the post of president of the AIFF, it will be a good thing'
New AIFF boss focuses on grassroots and youth development than hosting big events.
Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility
Sunil Chhetri scored twice during the group stage of the Asian Cup in the beginning of last year.
The Indian diplomat was told that these remarks are totally unacceptable and have not only deeply hurt the sentiments of the people of Pakistan but of Muslims across the world, the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement.
Gukesh aims to keep improving after becoming India No 1 without sponsorship support
Gold and diamond retail chain Malabar Gold & Diamonds will be investing Rs 1,600 crore in FY22 to launch 56 stores globally with 40 across India and 16 internationally in FY22 to further boost its retail presence across the globe. The move is expected to generate over 1,700 jobs. In India, the expansion strategy is centred in states like Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and Kerala. Internationally, the expansion will be in markets such as Singapore, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and UAE.
The football world gathered in the Qatari capital on Friday as the draw ceremony for the World Cup finals got under way with music and dance.
'Everybody thought I was crazy to quit my job and jump into entrepreneurship.'
Brisbane becomes the third Australian city to get the Games after Melbourne in 1956 and Sydney in 2000.
The management institute also clocked 100% placement, says Virendra Singh Rawat.
For many, he is the Dhirubhai Ambani of Kerala. For others, he is the most influential Indian in West Asia. M A Yusuff is back in the spotlight after the controversy surrounding the UAE's reported offer of a Rs 7 billion aid package for flood-hit Kerala.
Pritam Kotal said inspired by the fitness and diet regime of Virat Kohli, he has become health conscious of late.
'The need for added safety has bolstered demand for charter flights in the last year and is expected to continue.'
All the latest news from the summer transfer window...
Debt-ridden national carrier Air India tops a brand reputation survey.
The latest avatar of the F-15 is designed to deal with the world's most potent air threats that are emerging from China.
The highest compensation package for the Global MBA class at the S P Jain School of Management stood at Rs 43.9 lakh while that for the MGB programme was Rs 35 lakh.
It is not immediately clear if other delegations had been excluded but players from Qatar have suggested they may have been rejected.
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