Author: Paul E.

Chappell feels the form and fitness of Pant and Bumrah could decide India’s fate in Australia.Former Australia captain Ian Chappell said India’s fate when they tour Australia later this year is likely to be decided by the form and fitness of Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah. India have won the last four Border-Gavaskar Trophy editions, including two in Australia (2018-19 and 2020-21). Bumrah and Pant played key roles in those two series victories.Pant, who delivered that famous knock in the series decider at the Gabba in 2021, has not played Test cricket for nearly two years since he was involved…

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT) Roorkee has signed two major agreements with Samarkand State University (SamSU), boosting academic collaboration between India and Uzbekistan. The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and Samarkand State University have signed two major agreements to strengthen ties between India and Uzbekistan. The two agreements include a letter of intent to establish a Joint Master’s Programme (JMDP) and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote research and collaboration in hydrology, environmental sciences, sustainable energy and the SDGs. The JMDP has been jointly developed by the Department of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee and the…

The fully electric Ford Mustang Mach-E GT SUV is displayed at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, on November 18, 2021. (Photo: Frederick J. Brown/AFP) (Photo: Frederick J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty Images Not only is the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT incredibly fast, it also comes equipped with a surprising feature: Ford’s Blue Cruise semi-autonomous driver-assistance technology. Just for some background, I tend to focus on ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) when test driving EVs. In this review, I will focus on the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT ADAS. I just finished a test drive of…

Yes, I’ve been called a “coconut”. Maleeha Hussain wrote it on a sign she held up at a Palestinian protest last November to condemn the then Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary Suella Braverman for their unpleasant immigration policies and support for Israel’s war on Gaza. But the term has also been used to denigrate left-wing people whose political views are deemed too “white”.Hussain’s sign, one side of which showed the faces of Mr Sunak and Ms Braverman superimposed on a coconut beneath a palm tree, was charged with a racist public order offence and summoned to court. Last week…

It is often said that Pakistani athletes are naturally gifted, talented and skilled, with occasional glittering performances internationally, but if we look at their overall performances over the last three decades, there has been a consistent decline in their performances, especially in team events.First of all, let’s admit that physical fitness and sports are not a priority in our country. Every time I discuss this issue with professional athletes in our country, I notice a consistent lack of interest in the issue.The introduction of gyms has led to some improvement in overall fitness standards, but the focus is still on…

Louisville, Kentucky — On his first day at Newcomer Academy, Michael Tejeda was escorted into the school library, and the seventh-grader didn’t know why. He quickly learned what this meant: he had received a booster vaccination. Five times. “I don’t have a problem with that,” said the 12-year-old, who emigrated from Cuba earlier this year. Across the library, city, state and federal officials gathered to celebrate the school clinic and the city’s success. At a time when the U.S. pediatric vaccination rates are below goals, Louisville and its state were being hailed as success stories. Kentucky’s kindergarten vaccination rates increased…

Trains are safe, reliable, cost-effective and energy efficient. They’re a great mode of transportation in almost every way, except for one problem: the gap between them. To be safe, you need large gaps between trains – you can’t slam on the brakes and expect hundreds of tonnes of carriages to shudder to a halt. There must be at least 1.5 km (about 1 mile) between trains A and B. This means that there can only be about 14 trains per hour on a particular section of line. This means the capacity of the rail network is fixed — or at…

At this year’s European Association of Retina Specialists (EURETINA) conference, Boris Stanzel, MD, visited the Ophthalmology Times Europe booth. Dr. Stanzel spoke on a wide range of topics, including central visual field thickness (CST) measurement in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME), choosing the right intraocular lens for patients with geographic atrophy (GA), and in-clinic applications of artificial intelligence (AI), among other exciting symposia from the conference.Editor’s note: The transcript below has been lightly edited for clarity.Dr. Boris Stanzel: Hello, my name is Boris Stanzel. I am a professor of ophthalmology at the University of Bonn, but…

Alleppey: Rowing a snake boat is as musical as composing a unique symphony. Over 100 rowers have to move their oars rhythmically and precisely to make the boat powerfully cut through the rough waves of the lake. Training camp is where rowers learn this resilience and rhythm. When the season begins, rowers spend more time at camp than at home. When the camp ends about a month later, rowers develop a unique bond of love and friendship. A proper routine that includes physical training and exercises that build mental resilience is part of every rowing camp. A local auditorium or…

DAVIS, Calif. – Utah Tech’s offensive struggles continued Saturday night against UC Davis. The Trail Blazers didn’t spend much time on the field for UC Davis as they turned the ball over four times and punted seven times. The Aggies held the ball for over 38 minutes and stuffed the stat sheet with 419 yards of offense. Utah Tech scored a touchdown in each of the final two frames to close the gap, but UC Davis dominated on both offense and defense to win, 32-14. Utah Tech First Half UC Davis’ first drive of the game lasted only a minute…