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Some recent diplomatic events, many of them flowing from shifting global power equations, hold much significance for India
Ambedkar’s birth anniversary is celebrated as a day to reflect upon the progress made in achieving social equity and ending oppression
In 2003, under Narendra Modi, Gujarat passed a law that essentially removed all freedom of religion for Gujaratis
Is China a land of peace contented with its status? Or is it arrogantly determined to be the next superpower?
Cricket
Mobile Premier League is new apparel sponsor of Indian cricket team
BCCI has inked the apparel and merchandise deal with MPL, replacing Nike
Quinton de Kock leads the blaze for Mumbai Indians in their 34-run win against Sunrisers Hyderabad
The seasoned South African scored a sizzling 67 off 39 balls.
Hyderabad Sunrisers pull up their socks and open their account with win against Delhi Capitals
With Delhi needing 59 runs from 30 balls, all eyes were on Marcus Stoinis (11) but a well placed yorker from Natarajan ended Delhi’s hopes.
Over 26 crore viewers were glued to their TV sets during IPL's opening week
Advertising volumes increased 15 per cent during the first week of the current year's tournament
Kohli says he got time to get over his lean patch because his team performed well
“It’s something you need to understand (bad form) but when the team is doing well, you get more time to apply yourself,” Kohli said.
Tennis
US Open tennis likely to go Roland Garros way
French Open's new dates, one week after the current scheduled conclusion of the US Open, have put Wimbledon and US Open in dilemma
Federer suggests merger of WTA Tour with men's governing body
The star player feels that it is the right time to merge them as both as facing difficult times during the current health crisis
Ashleigh Barty finds it 'tricky' to maintain training intensity in shutdown
Barty finds her partner Gary Kissick's golf game improve during the lockdown, but her tennis training is “a little bit on hold”
Decision on U.S. Open tennis in June: report
United States Tennis Association planning to provide some $15 million in assistance to tennis bodies struggling due to the Covid19 pandemic
Football
PSG boss says club could play Champions League matches abroad
Already in the quarter-finals of Champions League, PSG are yet to know their opponents as the round of 16 ties were not completed
German football plans May return but debate rages
It would also make the Bundesliga the first top-flight European league to begin playing again
German football targets May 9 restart but needs political green light
The main idea behind the restart is the attempt to free up around $323 million TV money
Wuhan football team make emotional return to virus ground zero
The team, training in Spain when Covid19 virus broke back home in Wuhan, fled Spain when virus death toll began to rise
Training to start in May, but Serie A re-start date not certain: Italian PM
Individual training to begin on May 4 with social distancing rules in force, and team training is set for May 18 onwards
In Other sports
Thomas and Uber Cups moved to October: BWF
Large gatherings continue to be banned in Denmark due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Funding a group helps create more champions: Gopichand
According to the national badminton coach, successful models worldwide are coach-driven, sports science and athlete-driven
Today's Olympians hailed as saviours by athletes sidelined by 1980 boycott
Athletes should not feel disappointed with the postponement, they should know that their sacrifice isn’t for nothing
