Trivandrum News
Disha and Tiger spotted together in the city
Rumoured couple Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani were spotted in the city twinning in blue. While Disha looked drop dead gorgeous adorning a denim shirt, Tiger looked uber cool in a navy blue outfit. Both the stars were also seen wearing masks for the coronavirus protection.
Over 2.2L vaccinated against Covid; only 447 adverse events so far: Govt
Total 447 adverse events following immunisation against Covid-19 were reported during the first two days of the vaccination drive. While only three cases were initially hospitalized, two have already been discharged from AIIMS, New Delhi and Northern Railway Hospital, respectively, health ministry said. “One case is still under observation in AIIMS Rishikesh and is fine,” additional health secretary Manohar Agnani said.
Toss up between Ranji and Vijay Hazare; NZ to tour before T20 World Cup
The Indian cricket board (BCCI) will be conducting either Ranji Trophy or the Vijay Hazare one-day tournament this season. On Sunday evening, the BCCI apex council had a virtual meeting where it was decided that the board could host only one more senior men’s domestic tournament. A call will be taken in the coming week.
BJP to organise 'Paribartan Yatras' in Bengal ahead of assembly polls
With an eye on the forthcoming assembly elections in West Bengal in the next few months, the BJP is set to take out 'Paribartan Yatras' across the state, a senior party leader said on Sunday. BJP state president Dilip Ghosh told a press meet here that the yatras with a message of 'paribartan' (change) will be held in different zones to bolster the party's connect with people before the polls. Elections to the 294-member state assembly are due in April-May.
'Making a successful comeback after '10-ball' debut is a dream come true moment'
India fast bowler Shardul Thakur had a nightmare of a Test debut in 2018 as he got injured after bowling just 10 balls but on Sunday said his dream came true after doing well with both bat and ball in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia.
Twenty-five more players in Australian Open quarantine
An additional 25 players will have to spend two weeks in quarantine before the Australian Open, organisers said Sunday, as Covid-19 continues to disrupt preparations for the Grand Slam tournament. They will join 47 players already confined to their rooms for 14 days in Melbourne, meaning a total of 72 players are now unable to leave their hotel rooms for two weeks.
When are schools reopening in various states of India
Schools in the national capital and Rajasthan are all set to open outside containment zones from Monday onwards after remaining shut for over 10 months following the outbreak of coronavirus. Several states have already opened schools for some of the classes with restrictions after reporting a fall in coronavirus cases.
Shardul Thakur keeps calm, leads India's resistance with bat and ball
In 62 matches across eight seasons of first-class cricket, pace bowler Shardul Thakur had scored just six half-centuries. His seventh, at the Gabba for India against Australia in just his second Test, has become most famous and important.