IMAGE: India's Dinesh Kumar, Sunil Bahadur and Navneet Singh interact during the Men's Fours Gold medal match against Northern Ireland on day nine of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Victoria Park at the Leamington Spa, England, on Saturday. The Indian team comprising Sunil Bahadur (lead), Navneet Singh (second), Chandan Kumar Singh (third) and Dinesh Kumar (skip) helped the country win a second medal in lawn bowls at the Commonwealth Games as the men's fours team settled for a silver medal after losing to Norther Ireland in the final in Birmingham on Saturday. The final score read 18-5 in favour of Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland's last gold medal in lawn bowls came way back in the 1998 Commonwealth Games. Cam Barkley (lead), Adam McKeown (second), Ian McClure (third) and Martin McHugh (skip) formed the Northern Ireland team that looked favourites to win the top prize from the onset. On the other hand, India struggled and failed to open their account in the … [Read more...] about CWG: India win silver in men’s fours lawn bowls
India beat bangladesh 5 2 in extra time in the final
PV Sindhu one step away from winning maiden gold, Lakshya Sen too makes singles final
Synopsis Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu rode on her superior technical superiority to outwit Singapore's Yeo Jia Min 21-19 21-17 in a 49-minute contest to reach her second successive final. The Indian had also beaten her in the team event. Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty ensured a third gold medal match for India on Monday when they downed Malaysia's Chen Peng Soon and Tian Kian Men 21-6, 21-15 to reach the men's doubles final. The world number 7 duo was too good for the Malaysians. Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu stayed on course for an elusive gold medal while Lakshya Sen regained his rhythm just in time to enter his maiden final at the Commonwealth Games here on Sunday. Sindhu rode on her superior technical superiority to outwit Singapore's Yeo Jia Min 21-19 21-17 in a 49-minute contest to reach her second successive final. The Indian had also beaten her in the team event. In the following match, world number 10 Sen lost his way after a … [Read more...] about PV Sindhu one step away from winning maiden gold, Lakshya Sen too makes singles final
In turbulent times, Xi builds a security fortress for China, and himself
Written by Chris Buckley and Steven Lee Myers Over informal, private meals with American leaders, China’s Xi Jinping let his guard down a little. It was a decade ago; relations were less strained; and Xi, still cementing his power, hinted he worried about the Chinese Communist Party’s grip. Speaking privately with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, Xi suggested that China was a target of “color revolutions,” a phrase the party adopted from Russia for popular unrest in the name of democracy and blamed on the West. The recent “Arab Spring” uprisings across the Middle East had reinforced his concerns that China was vulnerable to public anger over corruption and inequality, both of which the country had in abundance. “Xi couldn’t have been more forthright that China is beset by malevolent forces and internally prey to centrifugal forces,” said Daniel Russel, a former senior American diplomat who accompanied Biden to China in 2011. Subscriber Only … [Read more...] about In turbulent times, Xi builds a security fortress for China, and himself
Rock band Limp Bizkit’s vocalist Fred Durst ties knot for 4th time
Synopsis The member of the American rap rock band Limp Bizkit, Fred Durst, has got married again. This is his fourth marriage. He married Arles in Los Angeles. However, their wedding date is not confirmed. Fred Durst, a vocalist in the American rap rock band Limp Bizkit has tied the knot for the fourth time. As per the marriage record TMZ obtained, Fred Durst and Arles Durst married in Los Angeles County. However, the record did not say anything about the date they married. Their marriage certificate is confidential, something which is common in Los Angeles when it comes to celebrities. But the county clerk has publicized that he filed a confidential marriage certificate. Durst and Arles have been in the news for quite a time. Limp Bizkit had done a show in Pennsylvania in May 2022. Later, Durst released his hit track with Arles titled "Nookie." Meanwhile, Arles has changed the last name of her Instagram profile. In her Instagram account's profile … [Read more...] about Rock band Limp Bizkit’s vocalist Fred Durst ties knot for 4th time
After ‘Third-party Interference’ Controversy, CoA Writes to FIFA; Blames Praful Patel for Current Mess
The controversy over “third-party interference” in matters concerning the All India Football Federation (AIFF) seems to be a never-ending one. On Friday (August 5), the international football federation (FIFA) and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) had sent an email to the acting AIFF general secretary raising the issue of “deviation” from the “roadmap” for getting the new AIFF constitution in place and threatened a ban. CWG 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | IN-DEPTH | INDIA FOCUS | OFF THE FIELD | IN PHOTOS | MEDAL TALLY Expressing its surprise, the AIFF has written back to FIFA-AFC stating that the federation has noted the concerns expressed in their email and the federation is awaiting the printed copy of the Supreme Court order dated August 3 to apprise FIFA-AFC of what all has taken place. “We are in receipt of your above email dated 05.08.2022 and have noted the concerns that you have raised. We were surprised to receive it only this afternoon and were awaiting the … [Read more...] about After ‘Third-party Interference’ Controversy, CoA Writes to FIFA; Blames Praful Patel for Current Mess
CWG 2022: World Champion Nikhat Zareen Wins Gold Medal in Women’s Light Flyweight Category
Ace Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen clinched the gold medal in the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games after an emphatic win over Northern Ireland’s Carly McNaul in the women’s Light Flyweight final bout on Sunday. Zareen continued her dominant run inside the boxing ring and was too good for opponents throughout 2022 CWG to add coveted yellow metal to her resume. She was too good for the Northern Ireland pugilist and won the bout on a unanimous decision by the judges. McNaul looked frustrated in the third round and tried to bounce back but Zareen didn’t give her any opportunity The 26-year-old Indian produced some dominant performances in the 2022 CWG which also include a one-sided semifinal bout where Zareen outclassed England’s Stubley Alfia Savannah and won the bout via a unanimous 5-0 verdict. CWG 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | IN-DEPTH | INDIA FOCUS | OFF THE FIELD | IN PHOTOS | MEDAL TALLY After sealing a place in the final, confident Zareen said that her … [Read more...] about CWG 2022: World Champion Nikhat Zareen Wins Gold Medal in Women’s Light Flyweight Category