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Fireworks soared above Tokyo's new Olympic Stadium Friday as the delayed Summer Games finally held its opening ceremony — an event that culminates in lighting the Olympic cauldron. Nineteen Indians took part in the ceremony and were marshalled by 2012 London Olympics bronze-medallist Mary Kom and the Indian men’s hockey team’s captain Manpreet Singh.There was no cheering, screaming, and clapping by the huge crowd that usually fills the stadium for ceremonies of this magnitude and stature because the fans are banned from the entire Olympic....
Australia Skipper Aaron Finch Ruled Out Of Bangladesh Series, Likely To Undergo Knee Surgery
Skipper Aaron Finch has been ruled out of the remainder of Australia's tour of the West Indies and their upcoming series in Bangladesh.....
Strengthening Friendly Relations With Global Community Is Vital To The Sustenance Of Our Independence: Maldives President
The Maldives is celebrating its 56th Independence day today. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih hoisted the national flag at the Republic Square today. Maldivian Defense Minister and Home Minister Sheikh Imran Abdulla were present on this occasion. ....
Technology Made Elderly Feel More Lonely During Pandemic: Study
Staying in touch with friends and family via technology made many older people feel more lonelier and more depressed than no contact at all, researchers have research. ....
India Vs New Zealand WTC Final Most Watched Across All Series, Viewed By 177 Million: ICC
The India-New Zealand final in Southampton in June was the most watched across all series that were part of the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC), with a total global viewership of 177 million, the ICC said on Wednesday. ....
India Takes Over UNSC Presidency With Pledge To Work For Humanity, Focus On Terror
India took over the presidency of the Security Council on Sunday with a pledge to work for entire humanity while bringing a focus to the challenges of terrorism. ....
Lung Cancer: Know The Things That Matter
Lung cancer is still the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. In India, alone, lung cancer accounts for a majority cancer burden, with 1 in 68 males falling victim to it. Moreover, several sources state that around 80 per cent of lung cancers are diagnosed at an advanced stage. Having said that, medical science and the healthcare fraternity has done a lot of progress to reduce the burden of lung cancer and to save as many lives as possible. ....
As It Leads UNSC, India Will Keep Spotlight On Terrorism: Tirumurti
India will keep the spotlight on terrorism during its presidency of the Security Council and make a renewed push for international efforts to combat the scourge in all its manifestations, according to India's Permanent Representative T.S. Tirumurti said.....
Bill Gates, Melinda French Officially Divorced: Report
The divorce between Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates and Melinda French is now official, news agency Reuters reported citing a court document. ....
Tokyo Olympics: Simone Biles Bags Bronze In Balance Beam
American superstar Simone Biles, who had withdrawn from many gymnastics events at Tokyo Olympics citing mental health issues, bagged a bronze medal in the balance beam competition on Tuesday. ....
