Category Archive for: ‘News’
Should Savarkar get the Bharat Ratna?
Raj Shah Managing Editor, Desh-Videsh My Short answer is “Absolutely not.” Now let me backup my statement. Some of you may or may not know Savarkar. He was the founder president of Hindu Mahasabha He and was also one of the nine men accused of …
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New Year, SMART You!
By Chahna Tailor Happy New Year and Happy New Decade!! How is the year starting off for you? Have you created any goals that you would like to achieve? If you reflect on the past resolutions, how many have them have you kept? Studies show …
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Rahul, Kohli move up in T20I rankings after fine efforts
India opener Lokesh Rahul and captain Virat Kohli have made significant progress in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings after producing two superb knocks each in the three-match home series against the West Indies which they won 2-1. Pollard, Cottrell gain for the …
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Aleem Dar set to break record for most Tests as umpire
Aleem Dar will break Steve Bucknor’s record of most Test matches as an umpire in the first Test match between Australia and New Zealand, which commences in Perth on Thursday. • The 51-year-old from Pakistan overtakes Steve Bucknor in the list of Test umpires as …
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Australian players virtually relive ICC Women’s T20 World Cup win
Three of Australia’s leading cricketers are set to relive their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup win, with a ‘Gogglebox’ style live streaming event this Wednesday evening on Facebook. The ICC T20 World Cup 2020 Facebook page will show reactions from players as they watch highlights from …
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USCIS Implements Two Decisions from the Attorney General on Good Moral Character Determinations
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced new policy guidance implementing two decisions from the attorney general regarding how two or more DUI convictions affect good moral character (GMC) requirements and how post-sentencing changes to criminal sentences affect convictions and sentences for immigration purposes. On …
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Emirates Cricket Board announce team to represent the UAE in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 – Series Three
The Emirates Cricket Board have announced a 14-member squad to face USA and Scotland for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series. UAE will host USA and Scotland in the six-match tri-series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium and ICC Academy, Dubai – Matches commence …
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USCIS Announces Implementation of H-1B Electronic Registration Process for Fiscal Year 2021 Cap Season
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that it has completed a successful pilot testing phase and is implementing the registration process in the next H-1B lottery. Employers seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions for the fiscal year 2021 cap, including those eligible for the …
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ICC extends global partnership with Oppo
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced it has extended its global partnership with leading smartphone brand OPPO through until the end of 2023. OPPO will continue to be the official Mobile Handset and Headset partner of the ICC and all associated ICC events starting …
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Kohli back at the top in Test rankings
Virat Kohli is back at the top of the batsmen’s list in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings as Australia’s Steve Smith slipped behind the India captain in the latest update carried out on Wednesday. • Warner returns to top five after triple-century; Labuschagne, …
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