Tag: UP
SC Accepts CBSE Notification Cancelling Class 10, 12 Board Exams
The Supreme Court on Friday accepted the draft notification issued by the CBSE in connection with the assessment scheme for the Board examination cancelled for Class 10 and Class 12. ....
'Only ICC Seems To Believe T20 WC Can Still Be Held As Per Schedule'
The International Cricket Councils meeting on Thursday once again gave little away, be it with regards to the nomination process to elect chairman Shashank Manohar's successor or the fate of the T20 World Cup that is currently scheduled to be held in Australia in the October-November window. And this wait and watch policy hasnt impressed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). ....
SC To ICAI: Don't Be Rigid, Show Some Concern For Students
The Supreme Court on Monday told the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to be flexible and consider allowing students to opt out of the exams amid the Covid-19 pandemic.....
Sangakkara Summoned In 2011 WC Final Fixing Probe
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has been reportedly summoned by a special committee in relation to the 2011 World Cup final match fixing claims made by former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage.....
Hid My Wife Inside Cupboard Of Hotel Room During 1999 WC: Saqlain
Pakistan spin great Saqlain Mushtaq said that he had to once hide his wife in the cupboard of his hotel room after a sudden change in the team policy meant that all family members of the players had to be sent home during the 1999 World Cup. Saqlain said that spending time with his wife, who stayed in London, had become an important part of his routine and he was not ready to follow the sudden change in rules.....
UP Family Eats 'ganja Sabzi' Mistaking It For Methi
In a bizzare incident, a vegetable seller sold dried cannabis leaves to a local named Nitesh, claiming that it was methi. Nitesh did not realise what he was given. He returned home and gave the packet to his sister-in-law to cook the meal.....
Would Love To Play Under Dhoni Bhai Or RCB: Sreesanth
Back in the mix after the Kerala Ranji team decided to give him an opportunity if he can prove his fitness, fast bowler S. Sreesanth has said he wants to return to the Indian Premier League (IPL). It was his alleged involvement in a spot-fixing scandal that not only rocked the 2013 edition of the cash-rich league, but also saw Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings serve suspensions.....
2020 T20 WC Would Be A Logistical Nightmare, Feels Hussey
Former Australia batsman Michael Hussey believes the 2020 T20 World Cup, slated to be played in October-November Down Under, will have to be postponed to 2021 or even 2022 as it will be a logistical nightmare to bring different teams and get them prepare for the tournament amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.....
Sri Lanka Drops Probe Into 2011 WC Final Fixing Allegations
The probe into match-fixing allegations surrounding the 2011 ICC World Cup final launched by the Sri Lankan Sports Ministry's Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has ended, said Chief of the SIU SSP Jagath Fonseka on Friday. ....
70% Startups Hit By Covid-19, 12% Shut: FICCI-IAN Survey
The Covid-19 pandemic has made an unprecedented impact on the Indian businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups. According to a joint survey by FICCI and Indian Angel Network (IAN), the pandemic has hit the businesses of around 70 per cent startups. ....
