Новости за 03.07.2020

Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu, during the first session of the Fit India Talks, said that players have to enjoy sports rather than thinking about the outcomes. The 2016 Olympics silver medallist further stressed the importance of sports for school children. "From grassroots to schools, getting into some kind of sport is really important," Sindhu said.

An Indian Council of Medical Research letter which sought fast-tracking of approvals relating to clinical trials and spoke of the launch of a vaccine by August 15 stirred the medical and scientific community on Friday. Questions are being asked on how such deadlines could be adhered to given the complexity and time required for trials on humans.

TV show ‘Ishq Subhan Allah’ (‘ISA’) has undergone a major change after the makers roped in the original heroine, Eisha Singh, to replace Tunisha Sharma. Interestingly, eight months ago, Tunisha had stepped into Eisha’s shoes to play the new protagonist. While Eisha shared her excitement with us about returning to the show, Tunisha wasn’t initially available for comment. However, we finally got in touch with her, and here’s what she had to say.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday sent a clear message to China — that India will not back off — by paying a surprise visit to troops at a forward location in Ladakh where he said the era of expansionism was over. Modi did not take names but left no doubt as to whom he was referring to by praising the Indian Army for taking on China’s PLA in a bloody confrontation in Galwan Valley on June 15.

One of the iconic shows of Indian television Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi clocks 20 years today. Actress and now politician Smriti Irani who is still loved for her popular role of Tulsi Virani, ruled the hearts of the people as their favourite bahu. Smriti was seen getting nostalgic on the special occasion as the show completes 20 years.

The ongoing troop confrontation in eastern Ladakh with China is making the defence establishment re-examine Andaman Nicobar Command’s role as India’s crucial military outpost that overlooks China’s critical sea lanes transporting the bulk of its crude oil imports and other trade through the Malacca Strait. These “choke points” of China can be swiftly threatened, if required, by Indian warships and aircraft operating from the ANC.

India captain Virat Kohli is seemingly doing everything to keep himself fit during the enforced break put forward by the coronavirus pandemic.

TV actress Amrapali Gupta, who has played quite a number of negative roles in shows like Qubool Hai, Adhuri Kahaani Hamari and Ishqbaaaz, is saddened by the news of Saroj Khan’s demise.

Days after the Maze ransomware attack on NHAI’s mail server, details of some of the stolen files have surfaced on the internet. The operators of the ransomware have claimed to have leaked just 5% of the total volume of data they have copied and encrypted. Two data sets relating to a former NHAI chairman and a former senior official have been leaked.

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest time in the first two practice sessions for the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix on Friday.

Apart from Liverpool wrapping up the Premier League title the only other inevitability about the restart of the season has been VAR controversy, and this week has provided it in spades.

The organiser of an exhibition tennis tournament in Berlin said on Friday he is considering withdrawing Alexander Zverev from the line-up and has insisted there would be "zero tolerance" if the German does play, but again ignores social distancing guidelines.

In the current situation, shooting at exotic locations and travelling around looks nearly impossible. All that the actors now have are some beautiful memories to cherish from their past outdoor shoots.

It's been over a month since Olympic-bound javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra resumed light outdoor training at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala, following the countrywide lockdown.

Yesterday, we had informed you about the makers of ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi’ (‘KKK’) planning a special edition that will hit the tube soon after the airing of the finale of the ongoing 10th season.

Leicester City are enjoying a successful campaign and should not be judged on their string of poor results since the season's resumption after the COVID-19 break, manager Brendan Rodgers said on Friday.

England all-rounder Sam Curran has tested negative for the coronavirus, the England and Wales Cricket Board said Friday. Curran went into self-isolation Thursday after overnight illness -- which included diarrhoea and sickness -- forced him out of England's ongoing intra-squad match at the Ageas Bowl.

Actress Kashmera Shah, whose career's first dance number was choreographed by Saroj Khan, is at a loss of words. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes TV, the actress recalls her first interaction with the iconic choreographer and says that the only way to impress Saroj Khan was with hard work.

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said that his government will soon launch Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for junior athletes in the country with an aim to produce Olympic champions by 2028. Rijiju announced the decision during the 'Fit Hai To Hit Hai Fit India' webinar which was also attended by HRD minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal, shuttler PV Sindhu and India captain Sunil Chhetri.

The Mars Colour Camera onboard Isro's Mars Orbiter Mission has captured the image of Phobos, the closest and biggest moon of Mars. The image was taken on July 1 when MOM was about 7,200 km from Mars and 4,200 km from Phobos. "Spatial resolution of the image is 210 m. This is a composite image generated from 6 MCC frames and has been color corrected," Isro said.

Former marathon world record holder Wilson Kipsang of Kenya has been handed a four-year ban for Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs), the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Friday.

The ICC on Friday said there is no reason to doubt the integrity of the 2011 World Cup final in which India defeated Sri Lanka, asserting that it has not been provided any evidence that would merit an investigation into the game.