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SPORTS

  • Imperials to take on Juggernauts in WCC final
    DIMAPUR, JANUARY 15 (MExN): Imperials and Juggernauts will clash in the final match of the Winter Cricket Challenge (WCC) being held in Wokha.  In the first semi final match on January 14, Imperials defeated KLSU by 9 wickets.  Earlier, KLSU had won
    Sports / 15th January 2021
  • Tehecece Nado (B), the winner of the men’s PSA open penalty shootout tournament.
    2nd PSA open penalty shoot-out held
    Our Correspondent Kohima | January 15  The Phek Sports’ Association (PSA) today conducted its 2nd edition of open penalty shoot-out tournament 2021 for both men and women at Phek village. Khosapa Venuh, President, Phek District Congress Committee
    Sports / 15th January 2021
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    4th Test: Spectators call Siraj, Sundar 'bloody grub' at Gabba
    Brisbane, January 15 (IANS): Some spectators at the Gabba on Friday called India bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Washington Sundar "bloody grub" on the first day of the fourth Test against Australia, less than a week after racist abuse allegations directed at
    Sports / 15th January 2021
  • Galle: England captain Joe Root plays a sweep shot during the first test match between Sri Lanka and Engaland at Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle, Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. (PTI Photo)
    Joe Root scores big ton, helps England gain sizeable lead over SL
    Galle, January 15 (IANS): England captain Joe Root scored an unbeaten 168 as his team ended the second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at 320 for four. The visitors are 185 runs ahead of Sri Lanka. Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler was at the crease on seven
    Sports / 15th January 2021
  • Arsenal and Crystal Palace (Photo Credit: Twitter)
    Arsenal remain in midtable after 0-0 draw with Palace
    London, January 15 (AP): Arsenal's three-match winning streak in the Premier League ended with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace as the Gunners missed a chance to keep their momentum going and climb up the table. Arsenal remained rooted in 11th place with 24
    Sports / 15th January 2021
  • Brisbane: India's Thangarasu Natarajan, second right, is congratulated by teammates after dismissing of Australia's Marnus Labuschagne during play on the first day of the fourth cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia, Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. AP/PTI
    4th Test: India hang on despite Labuschagne ton on Day 1
    Brisbane, January 15 (IANS): Marnus Labuschagne on Friday once again lived a charmed life as he went on to score a brilliant hundred to help Australia have a slight edge over India on Day One of the fourth and final Test at The Gabba. At Stumps, Australia r
    Sports / 15th January 2021
  • The Nagaland team which defeated Sikkim at the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 trophy on January 15.
    Nagaland beat Sikkim by 100 runs
    DIMAPUR, JANUARY 15 (MExN): Nagaland defeated Sikkim by 100 runs at the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 trophy on January 15.  Sikkim won the toss and put Nagaland in to bat. Nagaland managed to set a target of 177 runs losing 4 wickets in 20 overs.  C
    Sports / 15th January 2021
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    Bilbao stun Real Madrid to reach Spanish Super Cup final
    Malaga (Spain), January 15 (IANS): Athletic Club Bilbao shocked Real Madrid 2-1 in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final and booked a place in Sunday's final against Barcelona. Two goals from Bilbao striker Raul Garcia earned the Basque side a well-deserved win i
    Sports / 15th January 2021
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    Floyd Reifer appointed West Indies U19 head coach
    St John's (Antigua), January 15 (IANS): Floyd Reifer was on Friday named as the new head coach of the West Indies Under-19 team. Reifer, who played six Tests, eight ODIs and one T20I for West Indies, will lead the development of the squad as they prepare for th
    Sports / 15th January 2021
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    WI's Hayden Walsh Jr. tests positive for Covid-19 in Bangladesh
    Dhaka, January 15 (IANS): West Indies leg-spinner Hayden Walsh Jr. has tested positive for Covid-19 and has subsequently been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series in Bangladesh, beginning January 20. Walsh, who is asymptomatic, first returned a negat
    Sports / 15th January 2021
  • Players in action during a match at the 25th Winter Cricket Challenge in Wokha on January 14.
    WCC: EYL and Juggernauts qualify for semis
    DIMAPUR, JANUARY 14 (MExN): The Etsujhuka Youth League (EYLF) and Juggernauts registered win in their respective matches in the ongoing 25th Winter Cricket Challenge (WCC) at local ground, Wokha on January 14.  With these wins, both teams have qualified for
    Sports / 14th January 2021
  • Dignitaries, CWA officials and other frontal organization officials during a consultative meeting on promotion of Naga wrestling in Kohima on January 14. (Morung photo)
    Promoting Naga Wrestling
    CWA conducts consultative meet to expand horizon of Naga wrestling Our Correspondent Kohima | January 14  The Chakhesang Wrestling Association (CWA) today conducted a consultative meeting on promotion of Naga wrestling under Chakhesang areas at Moun
    Sports / 14th January 2021
  • Winners of the 27 Mokokchung A/C football tournament which concluded on January 14.
    Mongsenbai wins 27 Mkg Town A/C Football tourney
    Mokokchung, January 14 (MexN): Mongsenbai ward won the first 27 Mokokchung Town Assembly Constituency football tournament by defeating Aongza 2-0.  The tournament, which began on January 11, was held at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex in Mokokchung.  Al
    Sports / 14th January 2021
  • PASO organized the first ever swimming competition
    The Phokhungri Area Sports Organization (PASO) organized the first ever swimming competition held at Shelloi Lake (LUTSAM) hosted by Phokhungri village under Phek district. The one week sports programme saw events in football, volleyball, badminton, athletics etc f
    Sports / 14th January 2021
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    I-League: Antwi brace in Gokulam's comeback 4-3 win over Punjab
    Kolkata, January 14 (IANS): A second half brace from Dennis Antwi helped Gokulam Kerala come from 3-1 down against RoundGlass Punjab and secure a 4-3 win in the I-League at the Salt Lake Stadium on Thursday. Gokulam dominated possession for much of the match but
    Sports / 14th January 2021

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  • India all set for world's largest vaccination drive 
    India / 15th January 2021 /
    New Delhi, January 15 (IANS): Almost a year after reporting the first case of deadly coronavirus, which has claimed over 1.5 lakh lives in India till now, the country is set to witness a historic moment on Saturday with the commencement of the eagerly-awaited vaccination drive against the
  • 2020 was one of 3 warmest years on record
    India / 15th January 2021 /
    New Delhi, January 15 (PTI): The year 2020 was one of the three warmest years on record and rivalled 2016 for the top spot, indicating the pace of the "human-induced" climate change which is now as powerful as the force of nature, the United Nations weather agency has said. Al
  • Around 300-400 Pak terrorists trying to infiltrate across LoC: Indian Army Chief
    India / 15th January 2021 /
    January 15 (IANS): Around 300 to 400 Pakistan-based terrorists are waiting in launchpads across the Line of Control to infiltrate into the Indian side, said Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Friday, adding that forces at forward locations are keeping an eye on their a
  • National capital all geared up for vaccination drive
    India / 15th January 2021 /
    New Delhi, January 15 (IANS): A day ahead of the commencement of the world's biggest immunization exercise, the national capital has completed all the preparations to innoculate its priority groups, with healthcare workers, who will be the first to receive the silver bullet, clearly ex
  • Rahul, Priyanka join Cong protest against farm laws in Delhi
    India / 15th January 2021 /
    New Delhi, January 15 (IANS): Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi and former party chief Rahul Gandhi on Friday joined a protest march here to show solidarity with the protesting farmers, and walked towards Raj Niwas which houses the residence and office of Delhi's Lt. Governor.

BUSINESS

  • Mumbai businessman nabbed for Rs 31 cr GST fraud
    Business / 15th January 2021 /
    MUMBAI, JANUARY 15 (IANS): In another crackdown, Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax (GST) sleuths arrested a businessmen in connection with an alleged Rs 31 crore GST fraud, a statement said on Friday. According to a GST statement, accused Anuj Gupta, who has five registered firms, incl
  • US blacklists Xiaomi, CNOOC, Skyrizon, raising heat on China
    Business / 15th January 2021 /
    Hong Kong, January 15 (AP): The U.S. government has blacklisted Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp. and China's third-largest national oil company for alleged military links, heaping pressure on Beijing in President Donald Trumps last week in office. The Department of Defense adde
  • Snapdeal, four Indian shopping complexes figure in US Notorious Markets List
    Business / 15th January 2021 /
    Washington, January 15 (PTI): Snapdeal, one of India's largest e-commerce platforms, along with four Indian shopping complexes, two of them in New Delhi alone, have figured in the latest 2020 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy issued by the Office of the US Trade
  • Rupee slips 3 paise to settle at 73.07 against US dollar 
    Business / 15th January 2021 /
    Mumbai, January 15 (PTI): The rupee snapped its three-session winning streak and settled for the day 3 paise lower at 73.07 (provisional) against the American currency on Friday, tracking weaker Asian peers and heavy selloffs in domestic equities. At the interbank forex market, the rupe
  • Air India commences non-stop Hyderabad-Chicago flights
    Business / 15th January 2021 /
    HYDERABAD, JANUARY 15 (IANS): Air India's first non-stop flight on the Hyderabad-Chicago route arrived from the US city at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here on Friday. A few hours later, the first flight from the city to Chicago departed. Flight AI-108 landed at 01.00 hour

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HEALTH

  • Chinese health experts call to shun Pfizer's mRNA-based Covid vaccine
    Health / 15th January 2021 /
    Beijing, January 15 (IANS): Amid the news of deaths of 23 elderly Norwegian people who received Pfizer's mRNA-based Covid-19 vaccine, Chinese health experts have called on Norway and other countries to suspend the use of it, especially among elderly people due to the vaccines' safe
  • DNA test can identify pneumonia in patients with severe Covid
    Health / 15th January 2021 /
    London, January 15 (IANS) Researchers have developed a DNA test to quickly identify secondary infections in Covid-19 patients, who have double the risk of developing pneumonia while on ventilation. For patients with the most severe forms of Covid-19, mechanical ventilation is often the
  • Discrimination ups anxiety risk regardless of genetics
    Health / 15th January 2021 /
    New York, January 15 (IANS): Regardless of genetic risks, exposure to discrimination in life plays a significant role in developing anxiety and related disorders, suggests a new study. Published in the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences journal, the study determined that even a
  • Depression, stress can reduce vaccine efficacy
    Health / 14th January 2021 /
    New Delhi, January 14 (PTI): Depression, stress and loneliness can weaken the body's immune system, and lower the effectiveness of certain vaccines, including the new Covid-19 preventives that are in development and the early stages of global distribution, scientists say.  Acco
  • Past COVID-19 infection gives 5-month immunity, but risk exists: UK study
    Health / 14th January 2021 /
    London, January 14 (PTI): An official UK study released on Thursday concludes that a past COVID-19 infection provides some immunity for at least five months, but people may still carry and transmit coronavirus. The Public Health England (PHE) analysis found that naturally acquired immun

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LIFE AND STYLE

  • 'Demand for organic, vegan chocolate increasing in India'
    Life & Style / 15th January 2021 /
    New Delhi, January 15 (IANSlife): The artisanal, bean-to-bar chocolate making will further gain feet in India in the coming years. An evolving palate of Indian consumers will help the rise of India-made chocolates and brands that use honest, natural ingredients and practise small-batch han
  • 83% single Indians comfortable in meeting in-person
    Life & Style / 15th January 2021 /
    New Delhi, January 15 (IANSlife) Virtual dating is the new norm in India, but real-life connections will pick pace post-pandemic, reiterates Bumble's recent nationwide survey. After connecting with people virtually, 83 per cent of single Indians are comfortable to meet up with their co
  • Katy Perry reveals the most important thing in her life
    Life & Style / 15th January 2021 /
    Los Angeles, January 15 (IANS): Singer Katy Perry loves being a working mom, though she says her daughter is the most important thing in her life. The singer welcomed her first child, daughter Daisy Dove, with her fiance Orlando Bloom in August last year. "She'll always be t
  • 75% women in Maharashtra get 30 minutes a day for their passion, reveals survey
    Life & Style / 14th January 2021 /
    New Delhi, January 14 (IANSlife): A recent survey conducted by Gemini cooking oils across 10 cities in Maharashtra revealed that 6 in 10 women in Maharashtra would like to save time spent on cooking and engage more in their interests and passion. The #IgnitingAspirations survey also found
  • Pink or blue, casual or formal? Vogue goes rogue with Kamala Harris cover picture
    Life & Style / 12th January 2021 /
    New York, January 12 (IANS): US vice president elect Kamala Harris' cover photograph on the latest edition of Vogue has lit up the internet with duelling interpretations of how she is represented even as Harris' own team is said to be less than thrilled about the way things turned