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HC orders status-quo on construction of DAE building in TN
Chennai, May 13 (PTI) The Madras High Court has ordered status quo on proposed construction of a multi-storeyed building by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) allegedly encroaching on a water body in a village in neighbouring Kancheepuram district. Passing the interim orders on a PIL, a vacation bench, comprising Justice N Kirubakaran and Justice M V Muralidharan, on May 11 issued notice to district and local authorities besides the Director of Town And Country Planning (DTCP) and posted the matter for further hearing to the second week of July. “It is evident from the documents filed by the petitioner that the property located in Survey No: 29/1 (in Neikkuppi Village) is a Government Poromboke land classified as ?Kuttai? (water body) and the sixth respondent (DAE) is attempting to put up construction in the said water body. Hence, there shall be an order of status-quo prevailing as on today (May 11) until further orders,” it said. Petitioner R Krishnasamy of Neikuppi village submitted that the department was taking steps to construct a multi-storeyed building and proposed to encroach upon a portion of the 3.20 acre water body, which is a primary source of water collection benefiting the village and neighbourhood. He alleged the DAE was making preparation for construction from May 3 last and employing heavy machineryto dig trenches to do plinth work right inside the water body. If the same waspermitted, the villagers would be put to irreparable loss, injury and hardship, he said praying to the court to direct authorities to take appropriate action to protect the public water body called ?Kuttai? from being encroached upon in any way by the Estate Officer General Services of Organization, DAE, Anupuram Township, Kalpakkam Kancheepuram district, or anybody else. The DAE has its Indira Gandhi Centre of Atomic Research in Kalpakkam in Kancheepuram district. PTI COR VS PALadvertisement
Wanted to make Sultan only with Salman: Ali Abbas Zafar
Mumbai, May 25 (PTI) All set for his next big directorial release “Sulatan” with Salman Khan, Ali Abbas Zafar said he wanted to make the film only with the superstar.”I think I am fortunate enough to work with Salman sir. Whenever you write a character you visualise an actor thinking he can pull it off well. Our producer Aditya Chopra and I were very clear that we would do this film only if Salman sir agrees to do it,” Ali told reporters here at the trailer launch of “Sultan” last evening.The “Mere Brother Ki Dhulan” director gave the “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” star about 20 minutes of narration (of the film) and Salman told him that he relates to it.”Whenever you go to a star with a character you think if the character justifies the stardom of the star. He has worked with so many directors… His career spans over 25 years so he has lot of experience and you cant ignore it,” he said.”There is lot of Salman in the film because his contribution to the text (story) is phenomenal. He never pointed bigger things to me he pointed smaller things. My learning from this film is that the depth of things lies in small things,” he said.The sports-drama is a story of the rise and fall of a wrestler from Haryana, essayed by Salman and has Anushka Sharma opposite him.”It is a fictional story. It is the story of an Indian, it is about relationship and sport is the backdrop of this film. One thing common about life and wrestling is that people fall but life is all about getting up and not giving up. This film is all about that,” Ali said.advertisementThe film is produced by YRF Films and is Salmans annual Eid release set to open on July 6. PTI KKP ARS NDS RYS
Shivangi, Lakshay win in Delhi State Ranking Badminton tourney
New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) Shivangi Pandey, Lakshay Mittal, Somya Gupta, Hiya Wadhwa and Sataksh Singh emerged victories in various age groups on the opening day of the Delhi State Ranking Badminton Tournament which begun here today. Organised by SPAAR-USBA begun at the Yamuna Sports Complex, the tournament saw a total of 459 matches being played under various categories today. Shivangi defeated Muskan Tewari 21-9 21-13 in girls singles in the U-19 category, while in the U-17 group Lakshay beat Advit Bhargava 21-16, 16-21, 21-13 in boys singles and Somya thrashed Amisha Agarwal 21-4, 21-14 in girls group. In U-13 category, Hiya Wadhwa defeated Avishi Thankur 21-10, 21-16 in girls group, while in the boys singles top ranked Sataksh Singh defeated Tejas 21- 9, 21-10.In the special veteran category, Dhruv Kumar defeated Aarosh Setia 21-16, 18-21, 21-18. PTI ATK ATK
Wijnaldum & Firmino fire Liverpool past Spurs
Liverpool continued their 100 per cent start to the Premier League season with an authoritative 2-1 win over Tottenham.Georginio Wijnaldum scored away from home in England’s top flight for the first time and Roberto Firmino gave Jurgen Klopp’s men breathing space in the 54th minute.Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs were again out of sorts following their 2-1 loss to Watford before the international break, with substitute Erik Lamela’s stoppage-time goal giving the scoreline a very flattering look for the hosts. Article continues below Editors’ Picks Man Utd ready to spend big on Sancho and Haaland in January Who is Marcus Thuram? Lilian’s son who is top of the Bundesliga with Borussia Monchengladbach Brazil, beware! Messi and Argentina out for revenge after Copa controversy Best player in MLS? Zlatan wasn’t even the best player in LA! The onus is now on Chelsea and Watford to keep pace with Liverpool when they host Cardiff and Manchester United respectively later on Saturday.Back to work. #TOTLIV pic.twitter.com/GbLf9eLsqI— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 15, 2018Liverpool thought they had the lead inside 45 seconds when Firmino touched James Milner’s excellent cross beyond Michel Vorm, but Sadio Mane prodded at the Brazilian’s effort from an offside position.Vorm stood firm when a slack pass from Eric Dier allowed Mohamed Salah a run at goal but Tottenham’s goalkeeper – playing once more in place of injured captain Hugo Lloris – was culpable when Liverpool took the lead six minutes before half-time.Following a botched punch from a corner, Vorm could only paw Wijnaldum’s header away from behind his goal line.More sloppy play from Tottenham after the break gave Vorm the opportunity to atone for his error with a sharp stop from Mane, before Lucas Moura found space at the other end to shoot against the outside of Alisson’s right post.A post was also involved in Liverpool’s second as Jan Vertonghen slid in to block Mane’s low cross, Vorm was unable to gather the rebound and Firmino converted from point-blank range.It should have been 3-0 after the hour as Mane delayed his pass to Naby Keita and Vorm pushed the resulting shot over.Firmino limped off before Vorm’s mixed outing concluded with a stop from Salah.Such wasteful finishing set up late drama as Lamela pounced on slack set-piece defending before Mane escaped a penalty shout for an untidy challenge on Son Heung-min.61 – Roberto Firmino has been directly involved in 61 Premier League goals for Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp (38 goals, 23 assists), 16 more than any other player. Star. #TOTLIV pic.twitter.com/JpP8LY6UwW— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 15, 2018What it means: Liverpool’s title credentials stand up to first major testFour wins from four in the opening stretch of the season spoke well of Liverpool’s ambitions without them ever quite hitting top gear, but the relative ease with which they dispatched Spurs counts as a statement. Back-to-back defeats and impressive starts from their rivals mean Tottenham already look more like top-four aspirants than title challengers.Pat on the back: Tireless Milner drives Reds triumphLiverpool’s impressive close-season in the transfer market threatened to consign Milner to a bit-part role but the former England midfielder appears more vital to their cause than ever. Tottenham’s extra man in midfielder rarely told as Milner commanded central areas in a typically tireless performance, as Jordan Henderson and the still unused Fabinho looked on from the bench.Boot up the backside: Pochettino’s diamond fails to sparkleThe logic of trying to outnumber Liverpool in central areas and give Spurs’ defenders extra passing options against the visitors’ press was sound. However, Pochettino’s midfield diamond only sowed confusion and nullified Tottenham’s usual threats. Failing to build on that statement 3-0 win at Manchester United last month feels awfully wasteful.Key Opta stats: 5 – Liverpool have won their opening five games of a top-flight season for the third time in their history (also 1990-91 and 1978-79). Marker. #TOTLIV pic.twitter.com/eCbxnudoz6— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 15, 2018- Tottenham v Liverpool is now the highest scoring fixture in Premier League history (152 goals).- Tottenham have lost consecutive Premier League games for the first time since the final two games of the 2015-16 season.- Georginio Wijnaldum’s goal for Liverpool came via his 55th shot attempted in away Premier League games.- Tottenham faced 10 shots on target in a Premier League home game for the first time since January 2014 vs Manchester City.- Christian Eriksen’s assist for Erik Lamela’s goal was his 50th in the Premier League, making him the second player to reach that milestone for Spurs (Darren Anderton, 67).What’s nextA mouth-watering Champions League clash at home to Paris Saint-Germain awaits Liverpool before they welcome Southampton to Anfield next weekend, while Spurs’ forthcoming double-header consists of trips to Inter and Brighton and Hove Albion. read more
Here is your horoscope for August 9
ARIESSuccess after opposition in competitive situations is on the cards! Good health brings good cheer as you recover from sickness. At this point change brings stability in all areas of life. Victory in personal battles after some apprehension can be expected. Lucky number 9. Colour red.TAURUSBeware of supporting contradictory opinions or you end up slaying as fast as you create. A creative man is ready to move in an independent path. You are youthful and energetic when indulging in sport and busy schedules. Your social life is scintillating. Lucky number 14. Colour green.GEMINIImbalance, argument and conflict in business or personal partnership are painful but clear the air for a healthier relationship. Since you are divided about choices a spontaneous decision takes you towards fulfillment. When restless, take a break and unwind. Lucky number 2. Colour pink.CANCERSowing of discord can be avoided if you take a strong stand and stick to your priorities and values. Absence of a loved one during a temporary separation causes you pain. You may indulge and enjoy some forbidden pleasures but cannot deceive yourself for long. Lucky number 3. Colour grey. LEOThe spiral rising force of energy indicates a fresh outlook in personal and professional aspects. You find it hard to maintain old friendships and restrictive attitudes. Your confidence invites respect. An error or omission by a friend should be forgiven. Lucky number 17. Colour purple.VIRGOYou enjoy prosperity in a project that gets completed. You establish a foundation for further expansion. You can’t afford to take people or situations for granted, as change is constant in our lives. Your experience enables you to play the role of advisor. Lucky number 10. Colour red.advertisementLIBRAYou are able to access your intellectual and professional power to further and plan your career. An older man recognizes your potential and offers you a lucrative assignment. You make mature decisions for family and loved ones. Take care of health and finances. Lucky number 8. Colour blue.SCORPIOBusiness management is likely to shift and new methods adopted for greater profit. Relationships need to be assessed and attitudes transformed, as you need more clarity and commitment therein. Be patient in family situations that seem like endless battles. Lucky number 12. Colour white.SAGITTARIUSPeople in positions of authority can be difficult and insensitive so go beyond or above them to achieve your goals. You may need to juggle around with finances and time to achieve professional and personal goals. Allow things to happen in their own time. Lucky number 10. Colour red.CAPRICORNOver analyzing situations and relationships only causes stress. Your heart gives you the best answers and reveals insights. Disruption in the work area is temporary and should be taken in your stride. A loved one changes your mood to a happy one. Lucky number 10. Colour saffron. AQUARIUSThe mind is enfeebled by sentiment as your head and heart tug you in different directions. Listen to your intuition regarding personal relationships. To save yourself from unnecessary trouble conserve energy, finances and resources today. Celebrate life! Lucky number 5. Colour pink.PISCESThere can be quarreling in the family or infighting at work. You make a breakthrough in patterns and release yourself from restricting relationships. You are creative and completely absorbed in your work. Slowly but surely you restore your self-esteem. Lucky number 5. Colour yellow.
Fast and furious: India’s Perth memories over the years
For the first time since India arrived in Australia, the talking point hasn’t been Virat Kohli. In the lead up to the second Test between the two teams, it has been all about Perth’s new stadium – Optus Stadium, which is gearing up to host its maiden Test from Friday.A Perth Test always added to the jitters in the visiting camp over the years as Australian pacers wreaked havoc on the iconic WACA wickets. The 22-yard-strip at the now-defunct venue was considered one of the fastest and the liveliest the game has seen, albeit it becoming a batsman-friendly wicket during its twilight as the host of Western Australia’s international matches.From Friday, the Perth Stadium – a state-of-the-art facility that is on the other side of the Swan River – will take over from the WACA, which hosted its last international fixture during last year’s Ashes.A lot has been said about the new stadium’s pace and bounce that is expected to mirror the terrorising WACA conditions. Despite being a drop-in wicket, which has become the norm at Australian stadiums, the clay that it is made from is sourced from same place from where WACA got its soil, according to a Cricket Next report.Perth Stadium’s Chief Executive, Mike McKenna, according to the media report, insisted that there was a lot of hard work done over the last three years to make sure Perth remained one of the most-feared venues for visiting teams.Captain Tim Paine, coach Justin Langer and former skipper Ricky Ponting have all talked up the pace-rich nature of the wicket at the Optus Stadium.On the other hand, visiting captain Virat Kohli, who has the cushion of a 1-0 lead in the four-match series, has insisted India won’t be nervous about the green-tinged Perth wicket and rather would be excited to unleash their pacers there.advertisementPerth – We are here! ?????? #TeamIndia #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/AHeGmgKVVQBCCI (@BCCI) December 13, 2018India have the pace attack to trouble the Australian batsmen. In fact, Jasprit Bumrah & Co. outshone their Australian counterparts during their 31-run win on a sluggish wicket at Adelaide Oval. Also, India recent track record on lively wickets is something that Australia should be wary of.However, the WACA remained a hostile venue for Indian visiting teams in the past. From four matches played at the iconic venue, India managed to win only one as they were outclassed on three occasions. Sachin Tendulkar was part of the Indian team that beat Australia at the WACA in 2008 (Reuters Photo)1977: India lose close contest after Amarnath, Gavaskar brillianceLed by the brilliance of Mohinder Amarnath and Chetan Chauhan, a Bishan Bedi-led side posted 402 in the first innings and gave themselves a chance against the hosts. However, Jeff Thomson and Sam Gannon combined to pick up 13 wickets in the match to help the Bob Simpson’s side clinch a close win at WACA.Sunil Gavaskar and Amarnath scored tons in the second innings and Bedi finished the match with 10 wickets but it wasn’t enough for the visitors to avoid a defeat.1992: Sachin Tendulkar shines but India falter on spiteful trackIndia’s next trip to the WACA came 15 years after their first. A Mohammad Azharuddin-led team endured a baptism by fire as Craig McDermott, Merv Hughes and Mike Whitney wreaked havoc on a spiteful track.Sachin Tendulkar came up with a masterclass – a valiant 114 off 228 deliveries but a second innings disaster which saw only three Indian batsmen get to two-digit scores ended with a 300-run run defeat to the visitors.2008: Young pace quartet help India crack Perth code A young Indian pace attack shone in India’s only Test win at the WACA in 2008 (Reuters Photo)16 years later, India, it seemed, had cracked the code to conquer the Perth track, which was a shadow of its former self despite being a track with decent pace and bounce.Rahul Dravid and Tendulkar scored fifties in the first innings after which a then young pace attack, consisting RP Singh, Irfan Pathan and Ishant Sharma gave Australia a dose of their own medicine.With a massive lead of 118 runs, India made sure they made the best use of the advantage by posting 294 in the second innings. VVS Laxman made a crucial 79 after coming into bat at No. 7.The pace trio picked up six wickets in the second innings and it was ably supported by leg-spinner Anil Kumble and part-time bowler Virender Sehwag as India secured a historic 72-run win that came as a much-needed boost for the team that was bogged down by the Monkeygate scandal.advertisement2012: MS Dhoni’s men handed a thrashingNonetheless, a four-man bowling attack that had Ryan Harris, Ben Hilfenhaus, Mitchell Starc, and Peter Siddle blew away an MS Dhoni-led side in 2012 wherein India lost 4-0.Indian batsmen had no answers to the class of the opposition attack as they were bowled out under 200 in both the innings and the visitors eventually suffered an innings defeat.Also Read | ‘India outbowled Australia, hosts taking a risk with green pitch in Perth’Also Read | India have a sniff of something special and we have to be careful, says Tim PaineAlso Read | More excited than nervous looking at lively pitches, says Virat Kohli ahead of Perth TestAlso See:
T20 cricket needs players like Rishabh Pant: Colin Munro
Rishabh Pant is known for his flamboyant brand of cricket and Delhi Capitals batsman Colin Munro feels players like the dashing wicketkeeper batsman are an absolute must in the shortest format of the game.Once Rishabh gets going, he becomes a nightmare for the bowlers. The left-hander had smashed a 27-ball 78 against Mumbai Indians before scoring 46 against Kolkata Knight Riders.”Look at someone like Rishabh, he knows his game so well. Whether he is going to bat at number 4, 5 or 6, he’s plays the same way and that’s okay, we need those players in the T20 format to just go out there and try to take the bull by the horns from ball one,” Munro said after DC’s 39-run win against Sunrisers Hyderabad Sunday night.Led by 24-year-old Shreyas Iyer, Delhi Capitals have a young group as its core including the likes of Pant, Indian under-19 world cup winning skipper Prithvi Shaw and South African pacer Kagiso Rabada.”Just seeing the young guys in our team coming in and playing with absolute freedom, no fear and with clarity in the way they go on about there cricket is great. They know their strengths and weaknesses,” he said.”The beauty of our team is that we have some really experienced international players and Indian players like Shikhar (Dhawan) and Axar (Patel) alongside youngsters and the boys on the bench are working hard as well.”The New Zealander, who scored 40 off 24 balls against SRH, was also lavish in his praise for Iyer’s leadership skills.advertisement”Last year he was named skipper halfway through IPL, I think he has taken it with both hands now. He is very calm and collected on the field and that is great about him,” he said.”He is so young but you learn a lot from him. Today he was talking about fitness so it’s not just batting and bowling he’s working on, it’s all parts of his games. His captaincy is getting stronger and he and Ricky (Ponting) have a good relationship and he is definitely a very good leader.”Talking about his own innings after Delhi lost two early wickets, Munro said he tried and played to his strengths.”After two wickets down early in the innings I had to play to my strengths and that is going out there and being aggressive,” the left-handed batsman said.”Even if they bowl well I have to put pressure on them, can’t just sit there and defend the ball. I have to try and put pressure on the bowlers that makes the margin for error smaller.”Munro credited the Delhi bowlers for providing breakthrough at crucial junctures in the game.”We got off to a good start but the game got away from us in terms of the run rate, credit to our bowlers because of them we stayed in the contest,” he said.”We knew that if we stayed in the contest for every ball it would go down to the wire and we got those breakthroughs, picking up wickets at crucial stages.”Also Read | KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant await World Cup fate, India to name squad of 15 on MondayAlso Read | IPL 2019: Pant gives cake facial to Dhawan, Zoravar as DC celebrate big win over KKRAlso Read | Yeh to waise bhi chauka hai: Rishabh Pant predicts the outcome before the resultAlso Watch | KKR head coach Jacques Kallis explains why he is in awe of Andre Russel
Perfect Endgame: How MI served revenge cold in IPL 2019 final to CSK
The summer of 2018: Chennai Super Kings had just returned from two-year suspension. MS Dhoni’s men, over the years, had made it a habit of coming back from improbable situations and win games. Maybe, the Indian Premier League was missing that madness in 2016 and 2017 editions wherein CSK were absent.Chennai Super Kings made sure they returned with a bang, scripting one of the most memorable comebacks in the history of the league in their first-ever match of IPL 2018.Chasing 166 against the then defending champions Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, Chennai Super Kings were reeling at 84 for 6 after having lost their master finisher, MS Dhoni for just 5.It seemed CSK’s much-anticipated comeback wasn’t going according to script. There were disappointed faces, wearing yellow in the crowd and in front of the television sets.Jadhav, Bravo help CSK follow familiar script Courtesy by BCCIHowever, Dwayne Bravo stepped up and pulled off a miracle and helped CSK announce their return to the IPL in the best possible way. Smashing 68, including 7 sixes, from just 38 balls, Bravo took them closer to the finish line.However, the big-hitting West Indies all-rounder got out in the penultimate over and CSK were 9 down but an injured Kedar Jadhav, who had retired hurt earlier in the chase, walked in to complete the heist.CSK needed 7 in the last over. MI needed just 1 wicket. Kedar Jahdav faced 3 dot balls against MI left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman but it seemed he believed the match could only go one way after Bravo’s heroics. A six and a boundary were hit off the 4th and the 5th balls.advertisementThe Super Kings were pumped up. The Wankhede crowd went silent and the Mumbai Indians dressing room was shell shocked.MI’s struggles with close matches in IPL 2018The 1-wicket defeat seemingly dealt a big blow to Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2018 campaign. MI went on to lose quite a few close matches throughout the season and missed the playoffs by just 2 points. The dominant narrative surrounding MI’s last season was their inability to close out matches.They did not seize the crunch moments in the IPL 2018 opener against CSK and suffered a heartbreaking loss. Throughout the season, they struggled at peaking at the right moments.On the other hand, CSK didn’t look back after getting out of jail as early as the campaign opener. Dhoni’s men went on to win the title on the return to the league, making it a fairytale comeback.A year later, MI complete 4-0 whitewash against their arch-rivals. History createdCut to 2019, Mumbai Indians, it seemed, had their plans laid out for their arch-rivals and familiar foes, Chennai Super Kings.Mumbai Indians comfortably outclassed Chennai Super Kings at home and then successfully invaded their fortress, Chepauk.After completing a double over CSK in the league stages, MI met their arch-rivals once again in the Qualifier 1 after the two IPL powerhouses finished inside the top 2 of the IPL 2019 points table.CSK have often looked unbeatable on the slow Chepauk pitches but MI proved they aren’t going to be bullied by the Men in Yellow. CSK were handed a 6-wicket thrashing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in the Qualifier 1.The wicket was sluggish once again but MI gave CSK a taste of their own medicine. CSK were restricted to just 131 and Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan got the job done for MI with a match-winning 80-run stand for the 2nd wicket.Captain Rohit Sharma, after winning the first qualifier, took pride in their performances over CSK and insisted that MI had an all-conditions attack and that helped them crack the Chepauk code.Ahead of the final, a telling stat dominated the narrative in the lead-up to the big night. No team had beaten CSK more than 3 times in a season. CSK don’t often commit mistakes. If even they do, they don’t repeat them.MI beat CSK in their own game, lift 4th title Courtesy by BCCINonetheless, MI showed once again they were not bothered about numbers and reputation as they went on to beat CSK in their own game, once again.MI beat CSK by 1 run in the IPL 2019 final and become the most successful IPL franchise.CSK were well-placed in their chase of 150 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.CSK’s big-match player Shane Watson was at it again as he had smashed 76 from just 56 balls before CSK needed just 9 runs in the final over.When Lasith Malinga, who had leaked 42 runs in his first 3 overs, came on to bowl the final over of the match, the odds were stacked in favour of CSK.advertisementHowever, it was Mumbai’s turn to pull off a heist. Watson had survived several chances before the final over but he was run out in the 4th ball of the final over.CSK needed 2 runs in the final ball. Malinga ran in and executed a perfect slower ball. Shardul Thakur, who is by no means, a mug with the bat, missed it. MI appealed. The umpire raised his finger without hesitating. The Mumbai dugout rejoiced. Their Chennai counterparts sank in disappointment.Revenge was served cold.Also Read | Watto’s knee cap is our cup: CSK salute Watson who battled bloodied leg in IPL finalAlso Read | India favourites to win the World Cup 2019: Mohammad AzharuddinAlso Read | IPL 2019: Bumrah speechless after Tendulkar calls him world’s best bowlerAlso Read | MS Dhoni was really heartbroken, never seen him like that, says Sanjay ManjrekarAlso See:
KCB lift Kariobangi Sharks’ open tourney
KPL KCB stun KPL giants to lift Kariobangi Sharks open tourney Elvince Joshua Last updated 1 year ago 19:11 1/27/18 FacebookTwitterRedditcopy Comments(0) 
Mathare United. KPL Sofapaka v Bandari Sofapaka Bandari Bandari missed a chance to finish top after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Kibera Allstars National Super League side, KCB are the winners of the inaugural Kariobangi Sharks open tournament.The Bankers topped the standing with nine points, ahead of KPL opponents Mathare United, Bandari and Kariobangi Sharks.Ten-man KCB beat Mathare 1-0 in the last match that also saw Simon Abuko sent off for unsporting behaviour. Article continues below Editors’ Picks Lyon treble & England heartbreak: The full story behind Lucy Bronze’s dramatic 2019 Liverpool v Man City is now the league’s biggest rivalry and the bitterness is growing Megan Rapinoe: Born & brilliant in the U.S.A. A Liverpool legend in the making: Behind Virgil van Dijk’s remarkable rise to world’s best player Mathare United also finished the game with two men less after goalkeeper, Wycliffe Kasaya and Johnstone Omurwa were sent off in the second half.Bandari missed a chance to finish top after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Kibera Allstars.The Dockers beat hosts Sharks 3-2 before forcing a 2-1 win over KCB, then fell 2-1 to Mathare United in the third match.Mathare United came second with seven points while Bandari finished third with same points but with inferior goal difference, ahead of Sharks and Kibera Allstars.
India vs Pakistan: Sarfaraz Ahmed will have to be at his daring best, says Imran Khan
Next India vs Pakistan: Sarfaraz Ahmed will have to be at his daring best, says Imran KhanIndia vs Pakistan World Cup 2019: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said both India and Pakistan “will come under great mental pressure” on Sunday. Imran, who had led Pakistan to World Cup triumph in 1992, said Sarfaraz Ahmed should go in with specialist bowlers and batsmen for the high-pressure game vs India.advertisement India Today Web Desk ManchesterJune 16, 2019UPDATED: June 16, 2019 13:59 IST India and Pakistan will clash against each other at World Cup 2019 on June 16. (Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSIndia take on Pakistan at Old Trafford on Sunday – this will be their 7th match in Cricket World CupsIndia have defeated Pakistan on all 6 occasions in 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2011 and 2015Pakistan PM Imran Khan said Sarfaraz Ahmed would need to be at his daring best vs India on SundayPakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged Pakistan cricket skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed to be at his daring best and said the team must banish all fears of losing as it geared up to take on India in the 2019 Cricket World Cup.Imran Khan was captain of Pakistan when they met India in a World Cup for the first time in 1992. Overall, India and Pakistan have played each other 6 times in World Cups and India have won all 6 times.India, pre-tournament favourites in World Cup 2019, are considered to be much stronger than Pakistan. India won their first two matches against South Africa and defending champions Australia before the game against New Zealand was washed out.Pakistan, meanwhile, went down to West Indies before they bounced back against England. One of their matches was washed out and Pakistan then lost a close game against Australia.Imran Khan, who had led Pakistan to World Cup triumph in 1992, said Sarfaraz Ahmed should look to bat first unless the pitch was damp. Rain looms large over the Manchester game.Imran also said Pakistan should pick specialist batsmen and bowlers in the high-pressure game against India on Sunday.When I started my cricketing career I assumed success was 70% talent & 30% mind. By the time I finished playing cricket I felt it was 50-50 ratio. But now I tend to agree with my friend Gavaskar it’s 60% mental strength & 40 % talent. Today role of mind will be more than 60% 1/5Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 16, 20192/5 Today, given the intensity of the match, both teams will come under great mental pressure and the power of the mind will decide the outcome of the match today. In Sarfaraz we are fortunate to have a bold captain & today he will have to be at his daring best.advertisementImran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 16, 20193/5 All fears of losing should be banished from the mind as the mind can only process one thought at a time. Fear of losing leads to a negative & defensive strategy & crucially mistakes by opponents are not pounced upon. So here are my suggestions for Sarfaraz & Pakistan team:Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 16, 20194/5 1. In order ro have a winning offensive strategy Sarfaraz must go in with specialist batsmen and bowlers because “Raillu Kattas” rarely perform under pressure – especially the intense kind that will be generated today. 2. Unless pitch is damp, Sarfaraz must win the toss & batImran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 16, 20195/5 3. Finally, even though India may be the favourites, banish all fear of losing. Just give your best and fight till the last ball. Then accept whatever the result like true sportsmen. The nation’s prayers are with all of you. Good Luck.Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 16, 2019Meanwhile, Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur told his players their careers would be defined by a moment in the game.”It doesn’t get more exciting,” Arthur told the media on the eve of the India vs Pakistan match at Old Trafford. “I’m telling our players in the dressing room, ‘you could be a hero (on Sunday). Your careers are going to be defined by a moment in the game. You do something incredible tomorrow, you’ll be remembered forever.”Our mantra is ‘how do you want to be remembered?’ We’ve got 15 incredible cricketers in that dressing room, and we keep stressing to them ‘how do you want to be remembered? You’re the class of 2019. What are they going to say about you in history?’Also Read | India vs Pakistan: Virat Kohli plays it cool, Mickey Arthur plays up the hypeAlso Read | India vs Pakistan: My heart says Pakistan but mind says India, says Wasim AkramAlso SeeFor sports news, updates, live scores and cricket fixtures, log on to indiatoday.in/sports. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for Sports news, scores and updates.Get real-time alerts and all the news on your phone with the all-new India Today app. Download from Post your comment Do You Like This Story? Awesome! Now share the story Too bad. Tell us what you didn’t like in the comments Posted byAnita Jat Tags :Follow World Cup 2019Follow India vs PakistanFollow Imran Khan
Seven Companies Split USD 1.9bn in Managament Contracts
zoom The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded contracts with a total award value of USD 1.96 billion over eight years to seven U.S. maritime firms to manage, maintain and operate 48 National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) vessels through January 2024.The companies in question include Jacksonville-based Crowley Technical Management, which will be managing four vessels under a contract worth USD 149.7 million, Keystone Shipping Services that will be in charge of 11 vessels under a USD 411.5 million contract, Matson Navigation for three vessels (USD 174.6 million), Ocean Duchess (8 vessels- USD 342.2 million); Pacific-Gulf Marine (6 vessels- USD 194.2 million), Patriot Contract Services (7 vessels-USD 227 million) and finally Tote Services, which will be in charge of 9 vessels under a USD 461.1 million.“Since 1946, National Defense Reserve Fleet vessels have facilitated U.S. strategic sealift, natural disaster response, and humanitarian operations all around the world,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.The eighteen contracts awarded to seven U.S. maritime firms total USD 953.5 million for the 4-year base contract which runs through January 2020. The contracts also include two, 2-year options bringing the total award value to USD 1.96 billion.Forty-six of the vessels are part of the Department of Transportation’s Ready Reserve Force, a fleet managed by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) that provides rapid mass movement of Department of Defense equipment and supplies to support the US Armed Forces. Additionally, two vessels are used to support Missile Defense Agency operations.
Online registration for Amarnath Yatra begins
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday launched the online registration of pilgrims for this year’s annual Amarnath Yatra beginning on July 1. Malik is the Chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) that manages the affairs of the annual pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shine of Amarnath in Anantnag district in the Kashmir Valley. A statement by SASB said: “Governor launched the online registration of Yatris … on pilot basis. Also Read – Pak activated 20 terror camps & 20 launch pads along LoC “The online registration facility will be available to 500 intending pilgrims per day from both routes, 250 from Pahalgam and 250 from Baltal.” It said that as a new initiative, the Shrine Board was introducing QR Coding/Bar Coding of Yatra Permit Forms (YPFs). The QR Code is linked to the Yatri’s database. The YPF with QR Code will be scanned at both Access Control Gates Domel and Chandanwari and intermediate camps. “This will help in enumeration of Yatris and their tracking on real time basis,” it said. “The Shrine Board will closely monitor this pilot project of Online registration and strive to make it successful so that online registration of pilgrims could be increased in future.”
Stage set as Cooch Behar Alipurduar await first phase of polls
Kolkata: The stage is set for the first day of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections on Thursday, which will see the Cooch Behar (SC) and Alipurduar (ST) seats go to poll.Around 9,000 state armed police personnel will be deployed along with 46 companies of Central Forces in the two districts. Interestingly, Abhishek Gupta, Superintendent of Police, Cooch Behar, was taken off election duty a day before the poll. Cooch Behar and Alipurduar are important seats for both Trinamool Congress and BJP. Both Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with BJP national president Amit Shah, had attended meetings in support of their respective candidates in the two districts. Also Read – Bengal family worships Muslim girl as Goddess Durga in Kumari PujaTrinamool Congress has fielded Paresh Adhikary in the Cooch Behar (SC) seat, against Nitish Pramanick of BJP and Govinda Roy of RSP, while Congress has nominated Priya Roychowdhury. Meanwhile, in the Alipurduar (ST) seat, Trinamool has fielded Dasarath Tirkey against John Barla of BJP. Left Front has fielded Mili Oraon, while Congress has fielded Mohanlal Basumata. There are 16,09,902 voters in the Cooch Behar (SC) seat, while in the Alipurduar (ST) seat, the count is 14,98,809. Also Read – Bengal civic volunteer dies in road mishap on national highwayIn 2014, Trinamool Congress candidate Renuka Sinha had defeated her nearest rival Dipak Roy of Left Front by 87,107 votes. Sinha died and Partha Pratim Roy was elected in the by-election in 2016. Roy was dropped from the seat and Trinamool has replaced him with Paresh Adhikary, a minister in the Left Front-led government between 2006 and 2011. Hem Chandra Burman of BJP had received 2,17,653 votes in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. Though the BJP wave has waned now, the party has engaged all its national leaders to campaign for its candidate. The Election Commission of India (ECI) said every step has been taken to ensure free and fair elections. The Central Forces are conducting route march in both the districts. There are 3,844 polling stations in the two districts. Of these, Cooch Behar has 2,010, while Alipurduar has 1,834. Both Trinamool and BJP have requested voters to go to the polling stations early in the morning to cast their votes. Polling will start at 7 am and continue till 5 pm.
Udayanga rejects claims says he is in Ukraine
Sri Lanka’s former Ambassador to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunga, has denied the allegations against him and claims he is in Ukraine.Weeratunga, who has been accused by the Government of giving arms to rebels in Ukraine, has told the BBC Sinhala service that the allegations are false and that he is not under any investigation in Ukraine. Weeratunga has been accused of supplying arms to Ukrainian rebels while he was the Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia. The Foreign Ministry had said that Sri Lanka was ready to send a team to Ukraine to assist in the investigations over the alleged arms deal. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mahishini Colonne said recently that the Government was however still awaiting a response from Ukraine on the assistance it would require with regards to the investigation.The Government also said that Weeratunga’s diplomatic passport has been cancelled. (Colombo Gazette)
November new car registrations confirm UK market as second largest in EU
Year-to-dateTotalDieselPetrolAFVPrivateFleetBusiness 9C-Class2,9019C-Class35,328 81 Series3,1358Polo39,401 4Golf5,1654Golf59,465 3Corsa6,1643Focus77,850 Mkt share ’1253.2%45.5%1.3%43.8%51.8%4.4% 2011134,02774,53957,3422,14654,26174,6375,129 Best sellersNovember 2Fiesta7,4832Corsa84,924 6Qashqai3,4036Qashqai42,835 10MINI2,787101 Series31,292 2012149,19179,38967,8751,92765,32777,3316,533 Year-to-date November 2012 and YTD best sellers UK new car registrations rose 11.3% to 149,191 units in November, on the back of increased private demand.The UK new car market has grown 5.4% to 1,921,052 units during the January-November period.This positive performance over the year-to-date puts the full year market on track to be the best since 2008.The UK is now the second largest new car market in Europe, following growth in the UK over the last 10 months and a drop in demand in the other big markets.“New car registrations rose 11.3% in November, positioning the UK new car market as the second largest in Europe,” said Paul Everitt, SMMT Chief Executive. “The upward trend has been driven by private retail customers. The outlook for 2013 remains challenging, but vehicle manufacturers and their dealers will continue to work hard to attract motorists to their showrooms and deliver outstanding value.”Click through to download the full November 2012 new car registrations news release and data tables.November 2012 new car registrations data 20121,921,052975,332919,52726,193878,460958,51784,075 1Focus7,4951Fiesta104,288 % change5.4%5.9%4.8%11.0%12.9%0.7%-8.9% 20111,822,065921,024877,44023,601777,794951,96592,306 Mkt share ’1155.6%42.8%1.6%40.5%55.7%3.8% Mkt share ’1250.8%47.9%1.4%45.7%49.9%4.4% % change11.3%6.5%18.4%-10.2%20.4%3.6%27.4% 73 Series3,23873 Series41,340 NovemberTotalDieselPetrolAFVPrivateFleetBusiness Mkt share ’1150.5%48.2%1.3%42.7%52.2%5.1% New car market continues to grow and betters expectations on the back of private demandThe UK has become the second largest new car market in the EU, positioned ahead of France and after Germany.The UK new car market has grown in every month since March and the 11.3% rise in November ensured the second successive month of double digit growth.Over the year-to-date the market has risen by 5.4% to 1,921,052 units, bettering industry expectations. This puts the UK on track to post the best annual volume since 2008’s 2.13 million units. Volumes remain some 15% or more below the pre-recession annual markets of 2.4 million units and above.The growth is likely to be market specific, boosted by attractive offers and new, innovative models offering significant fuel efficiency and cost savings.Registrations by private buyers increased by more than a fifth in November and by 12.9% over the year-to-date.Registrations of alternatively-fuelled cars, small cars (Mini and Supermini) and Dual Purpose segment cars have also shown above average growth during the January to November period.The Ford Focus was the best-selling new car in November, but the Ford Fiesta has held the top position over the year-to-date.SMMT’s full year forecast of 2.013 million units, as fixed in October, looks set to be bettered. At that time the 2013 market was expected to show little net change, at 2.015 million units. SMMT will review its forecast in January, after publication of full year data.Click through to download the full November 2012 new car registrations news release and data tables.Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) 5Astra5,0325Astra57,911
Dominic Raab rules out tanker exchange with Iran
Dominic Raab, the foreign secretary, has ruled out an exchange of seized oil tankers with Iran, saying there can no “quid pro quo” to end the standoff. Iran has suggested that it would release the British-flagged Stena Impero if the UK agrees to release the Grace 1, a Iranian tanker seized in Gibraltar earlier this month. But the UK maintains the Grace 1 was legally seized for violating EU oil sanctions on Syria, while the Iranian seizure of the Stena Impero was an illegal act of “state piracy”. “There is no quid pro quo. Grace 1 was intercepted because it was in breach of sanctions and heading with oil to Syria,” Mr Raab said on the Today programme.“The Stena Impero was unlawfully detained. So this isn’t about some kind of barter. This is about international law. Iran has accused Britain of seizing its tanker at the behest of the Trump administration, which is trying to choke off all Iranian oil exports. The UK denies the allegation. Mr Raab also urged Western allies not to engage in a “geopolitical EU versus US tussle” over plans for competing naval missions in the Persian Gulf to protect shipping. While Jeremy Hunt, the former foreign secretary, proposed a European naval operation Mr Raab has said that any EU initiative will need American support to be viable. France and Germany have insisted the initiative be independent of American naval operations in the Gulf, which they see as part of Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran. “We want to see a European-led approach but in reality it shouldn’t be some kind of geopolitical EU versus US tussle,” Mr Raab said. “I think it would be important for the European-led initiative to have US support to make it viable.” Britain now has two warships in the Persian Gulf to escort British ships as they pass through the Strait of Hormuz.The HMS Montrose, a frigate, has been in the region for several weeks while the HMS Duncan, a destroyer, arrived over the weekend. “The security of British-flagged ships is our priority, and we continue to work to de-escalate the situation with Iran following the unacceptable and illegal seizure of the Stena Impero,” said Grant Shapps, the transport secretary. Hours later, the Iranian ambassador in London denied that the offer of an exchange was ever on the table, essentially turning the same argument back on Mr Raab. “Impossible to advance a quid pro quo or barter exchange of detained UK and Iranian ships as some British media suggest,” said Hamid Baeidinejad. “UK has illegally detained the ship carrying Iranian oil while the British ship is detained for violating some key safety/security regulations in Hormuz Strait.” The two ships will act in concert briefly before the HMS Montrose is due to return to port, once again leaving Britain with only a single warship in the area. Want the best of The Telegraph direct to your email and WhatsApp? Sign up to our free twice-daily Front Page newsletter and new audio briefings. 
A boat of Iranian Revolutionary Guard sails next to Stena ImperoCredit:Mizan News Agency/WANA Handout via REUTERS
Hungary off to EURO 2012 after a victory against Bahrain
The Hungarian national team beat Bahrain with 20:15 in their last game before the EURO 2012. In what seems to be a hard game, Hungary dominated throughout the whole game, and David Katzirz was brilliant for the home team. The preparation games showed so far that Hungary is one of the serious contenders for the upcoming Euro 2012. ← Previous Story France beats Norway again before going to the EURO 2012 Next Story → Hungary is ready, Mocsai chose 18 players – Katzirz stays at home!
14yearold boy missing from Dublin since Sunday
GARDAI ARE ASKING the public to help trace a missing 14-year-old boy.Daniel Murphy has been missing since Sunday afternoon last, 1 December. He was last seen in Dublin city centre but is from Palmerstown and is also often seen around the Finglas area.He is 5ft 10in tall, of medium build with brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen, he was wearing a grey tracksuit, white polo t-shirt, black coat and blue and orange-striped runners.Anyone with information on Daniel’s whereabouts is asked to contact Ronanstown Garda station on 01 6667700 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.Distressing short film highlights fictional plight of missing child>Ceremony to mark first national Missing Persons Day>
Air India will split into four entities before its sale Heres what
[Representational image]Creative commonsDebt-laden Air India will be divided into four entities before its sale – the core airline business, a regional arm, and ground handling and engineering operations, according to a Bloomberg report.The government will also offer to sell at least 51 percent in each of them as part of the disinvestment of the national carrier proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggested the report.Air India and Air India Express, which make up the core airline business, will be offered as one company and the process is expected to be completed by the end of this year, said Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha in an interview on Monday.Last week, the Centre also cleared a proposal to allow foreign investors to own up to 49 percent in the state-run carrier to ensure smooth strategic disinvestment.Sinha, however, declined to name potential bidders but said the management control would be retained by the local investors. He also said investors’ interest would be sought by the end of this month with details on Air India’s core and non-core debt and assets.Air India is estimated to have more than Rs 50,000 crore debt and is functioning on taxpayers’ money. The disinvestment plan is mainly aimed to revive the airline’s fortunes.However, this disinvestment process could also push many employees out of their jobs. It had been reported earlier that the government is seeking to provide the airline employees options of joining public sector companies.The possibility of giving them a voluntary retirement package is also under consideration, according to the sources close to the development. “The aviation sector is a very fast growing sector, with really exciting opportunities for all participants, so we felt all of this will unlock growth and competitiveness of Air India group,” Sinha said.”We expect it to be a very bright future for its employees,” he added.India is also expected to become the third-largest aviation market by 2025, surpassing the United Kingdom, according to an International Air Transport Association (IATA) report.