England’s World Cup hotel is taking on another 40 staff to guarantee personal service for every member of the team. It is understood Gareth Southgate has chosen the Souq Hotel in Qatar because of its peaceful location by the beach . Manager Emad Nabulsi, an Arsenal fan, met the England coach and FA officials earlier this year. They inspected the luxury suites, outdoor leisure facilities, dining areas and beach near the local souq, a traditional market. The hotel in Al Wakra is 20 minutes’ drive from capital Doha and five minutes from the Al Janoub stadium and nearby training facilities. By having the footballers stay at the hotel, it is hoped this will boost Qatar’s growing tourism industry post-2022 ( Image: Andy Commins / Daily Mirror) It offers rooms with 2ft thick walls to guarantee a good sleep, a variety of food options, a business centre and “unmatched personal service”. A games room and other activities will be laid on for skipper Harry Kane … [Read more...] about Inside England team’s luxury World Cup hotel – with 2ft thick walls and a private beach
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Durand Cup Brings Something ‘New’, Along with AFC Cup Slot in 131st Edition
The 131st edition of the Durand Cup , the oldest football tournament in Asia and the third-oldest in the world, promises something new for the beautiful game in India. New teams and new venues add to the glamour and prestige of the legacy competition as it stakes the claim to be a bigger part of the Indian football calendar. In fact, Durand Cup 2022 will be the second qualifying tournament for the AFC Cup, a first for the age-old tournament. Hold your breath & seal your hearts as we come rolling to your city with the spirit that unites us all….The brings to you the official teaser of the theme song that captures the love for the oldest football competition & the zeal to pic.twitter.com/k0xWjlT8qM — Durand Cup (@thedurandcup) August 12, 2022 The upcoming edition of the Durand Cup not only presents the teams with an opportunity to win silverware ahead of the start of the regular season but helps in the way of increasing the number of games for players, which has … [Read more...] about Durand Cup Brings Something ‘New’, Along with AFC Cup Slot in 131st Edition
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Felicitates Thomas Cup Champions
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday felicitated Indian men’s shuttlers and coach for their spectacular 2022 Thomas Cup victory. India won this coveted cup for the first time in the history of the Thomas cup championship since it started in 1948-49. Apart from hockey and cricket, this is only the third sporting event where India became world champion in a team event. Chief National coach Pullela Gopichand, players Kidambi Srikanth, Dhruv Kapila, Pronoy HS, Priyanshu Rajawat, Vishnuvardhan Goud, GK Prasad, Arjun MR, Chirag Chandra Sekhar Shetty and Rakkireddy Satwik Sairaj were felicitated at a special function organised at Lok Seva Bhawan convention centre. Patnaik honoured Gopichand with a shawl and memento. All the team players received Rs 10 lakh cash award each, shawl and a memento. The players also presented the Chief Minister with a team India jersey autographed by all the players. Speaking on the occasion, Patnaik said that India has now become a … [Read more...] about Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Felicitates Thomas Cup Champions
AFC Cup: Gokulam Kerala Upbeat Ahead of Maziya Clash
Fresh from their dominating win over heavyweights ATK Mohun Bagan, two-time I-League champions Gokulam Kerala FC will look to put one foot in the inter-zone semifinal with a victory over Maziya Sports & Recreation Club in the AFC Cup on Saturday. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE The Malabarians announced their arrival in the continental showpiece in style when they thrashed local favourites ATK Mohun Bagan 4-2 to take the pole position in Group D ahead of Bashundhara Kings on goal difference. With only the top team from Group D to advance into the Inter-Zone semi-finals, another three points for the Vincenzo Alberto Annese-coached side would brighten their prospects. Luka Majcen, who was their top goal-scorer with 13 goals to his name in the I-League, showed ominous signs with a brace and the Slovenian centre-forward will again be a vital cog in their attack. The promising Indian duo of Emil Benny and … [Read more...] about AFC Cup: Gokulam Kerala Upbeat Ahead of Maziya Clash
Sprinters, Including Hima Das, to Headline Indian Grand Prix I
Indian sprinters, including the likes of Hima Das, will take centerstage for the first time this season in the Indian Grand Prix 1 Athletics Meet at the Chandrasekharan Nair Police Stadium here on Sunday. Amoj Jacob, Noah Nirmal Tom and Arokia Rajiv, who were part of the Indian 4x400m team that set the Asian record in the Tokyo Olympics in August last year, besides Amlan Borgogain and Nalubothu Srinivas will also be in action in the one-day meet. While Jacob and Nirmal Tom will headline the 400m race, others will battle it out in the 200m sprint. Similarly, Hima, S Dhanalakshmi and AT Daneshwari will make the women’s 200m an event to watch while Priya Mohan, MR Poovamma and Dandi Jyothika can make for very competitive 400m contest at the start of the season. All the competitors will try to showcase early form in the season that will see major competitions like the World Championships, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. National record holder long jumper M Sreeshankar will … [Read more...] about Sprinters, Including Hima Das, to Headline Indian Grand Prix I
Salman Rushdie: World reacts as controversial author stabbed in New York state
The stabbing of controversial author Sir Salman Rushdie has been described as "an assault on freedom of thought and speech". The 75-year-old remains on a ventilator after being airlifted to hospital and undergoing hours of surgery following the attack in New York state. And messages of support have been pouring in for the Indian-born British author. Fellow-novelist Ian McEwan said: "This appalling attack on my dear friend Salman represents an assault on freedom of thought and speech. "These are the freedoms that underpin all our rights and liberties. Salman has been an inspirational defender of persecuted writers and journalists across the world." Advertisement Read more: Why is Salman Rushdie so controversial? Norwegian William Nygaard, who was shot and severely wounded in 1993 after publishing Sir Salman's work, said: "He is a leading author who has meant so much to literature, and he had found a good life in the United States." More … [Read more...] about Salman Rushdie: World reacts as controversial author stabbed in New York state
Yash Aka Rocky Bhai’s K.G.F: Chapter 2 World Television Premiere Date Announced
Yash aka Rocky Bhai’s K.G.F: Chapter 2 will have its television premiere on August 21 at 5:30 pm. The film, directed by Prashanth Neel, broke a number of records at the box office. It went on to become the second highest-grossing Indian film of all time. The makers have unveiled a 100-foot poster of the Yash’s KGF in Hyderabad to announce its World Television Premiere. K.G.F: Chapter 2 is slated to premiere on Zee Telugu. While this Prashanth Neel directorial broke many records with its theatrical release, the film is now expected to set new TRP records. Meanwhile, the Hindi dub of K.G.F: Chapter 2 will soon be premiered on Sony Max. Not so long ago, the television channel, on Instagram, shared the news by releasing the Hindi teaser of the superhit film. “Koi satta, koi jung, koi kohraam isse rok nahi paayega. Sone ke iss vishal saamrajya par ab Rocky hi raaj karega! Stay tuned as ‘KGF Chapter 2’ is coming soon, only on #SonyMAX,” read its caption. Take a look: … [Read more...] about Yash Aka Rocky Bhai’s K.G.F: Chapter 2 World Television Premiere Date Announced
Vikings’ Kirk Cousins tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Minnesota’s preseason opener
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 12 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be unavailable to play in Minnesota's preseason opener on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, head coach Kevin O’Connell announced Friday. Cousins was sent home from the Vikings' practice facility on Thursday with an undisclosed illness. The positive test means that he will be required to quarantine for five days before being allowed to return to the team. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins takes the field during the first day of training camp at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minnesota, on July 27, 2022. (Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) "He's feeling pretty darn good and has limited symptoms," O'Connell said, according to … [Read more...] about Vikings’ Kirk Cousins tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Minnesota’s preseason opener
Indian start-up achieves break-through in Aero Engine design with Digital Twin
This Indian DeepTech startup has recently achieved a breakthrough in the design of State-of-the-Art Aero-Engines for Cruise Missiles and Large UAVs recognized by DPIIT “Startup India” program. With a team of 35 engineers including Chief Engineers with Global OEM experience and expertise, PhDs and talented graduates from Global Universities including students from IITs, Paninian has embarked on this challenging journey of designing and developing state of the art Aero-Engines also known as Turbofan Engines to power our critical Defence needs. For the first time ever in the Indian private sector Paninian has successfully demonstrated the design and validation of a 4.5 KN Turbojet Engine which is further being developed into a family of engines in the range of 3-12 KN thrust, along with AI augmented digital twin companions. The other breakthrough is in terms of developing an Artificial Intelligence driven Digital Twin for Legacy engine performance modelling and prognostics for … [Read more...] about Indian start-up achieves break-through in Aero Engine design with Digital Twin
International Lefthanders Day 2022: From Ratan Tata, Bill Gates to Tom Cruise, Famous Left-Handed Personalities in the World
INTERNATIONAL LEFTHANDERS DAY 2022: The International Lefthanders Day is observed annually on August 13 to honour the uniqueness of left-handed people around the world. The day celebrates sinistrality, the medical term for left-handedness, and aims to create awareness about the advantages and disadvantages that southpaws face in a right-handed designed world. According to estimates, only 10-12 per cent of the world’s population is left-handed. On International Lefthanders Day 2022, let’s take a look at some of the famous southpaws around the globe. Ratan Tata Indian industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata is a known left-hander. In a TV interview a few years ago, the Tata Trusts Chairman claimed that while taking piano lessons, he had a problem since he “could not relate his left hand to do something different from his right hand”. Till 2015, Tata’s trusts used to provide scholarships to Indian left-handed students. Barack Obama Barack Obama, the first African American … [Read more...] about International Lefthanders Day 2022: From Ratan Tata, Bill Gates to Tom Cruise, Famous Left-Handed Personalities in the World