ATK Mohun Bagan will face Kerala Blasters in the opening match of the 2020-21 Indian Super League (ISL) on November 20, organisers Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) announced on Friday.
The schedule was announced of only the first 11 rounds. The first 11 rounds feature six double-headers which will all be held on Sundays.
The matches will be played behind closed doors across three venues in Goa — JL Nehru Stadium (Fatorda), GMC Stadium (Bambolim), and Tilak Maidan (Vasco).
East Bengal will face arch rivals Mohun Bagan on their ISL debut on November 27 at the Tilak Maidan Stadium. Jamshedpur FC and Odisha FC play the first match of the double headers at 5 pm on November 29 at the Tilak Maidan Stadium. The rest of the matches will kick off at 7.30 pm.
“The schedule for the remaining 55 league matches will be published in December post clarity on calendar dates of Asian Football Confederation competitions matches,” said the FSDL in a statement.
The last match of the first 11 rounds of fixtures will be between Mohun Bagan and Mumbai City on January 11.
Indian aluminium manufacturers have exports to thank for offsetting a sharp decline in domestic offtake this fiscal, a Crisil Research report has said .
Though on domestic front, primary aluminium is estimated to have plunged 45-50 pet cent on-year in the first quarter following the nationwide and local lockdowns to contain the Covid-19 pandemic, its exports rose 50 per cent on-year in the first quarter and constituted over 75 per cent of total primary aluminium production as against 48 per cent in the same quarter of last fiscal.
Sales in the domestic market and the resultant economic contraction, labour shortage, and logistic disruptions affected key demand segments — power, construction and automobiles — which account for over three-fourths of the demand pie.
Yet, the Crisil research showed most smelters were operational during the entire lockdown period.
To be sure, India’s primary aluminium production fell just 5 per cent on-year during the quarter, with utilisation levels largely unchanged. Primary aluminium production is a continuous process, and categorised under essential services.
The export market that provided the necessary outlet to Indian aluminium producers were those that have had early success in containing the pandemic, such as China, South Korea and Malaysia.
Exports to China rose a massive 4,500 per cent on-year over a low base. In fact, the sharp rise in exports to China saw its share in India’s primary aluminium export basket expand to 10 per cent in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 from a mere 0.5 per cent in the same period last fiscal.
Trump’s rally was slated to be held on Thursday evening in Fayetteville, which is currently under a wind advisory as hurricane Zeta made its way up the US Gulf Coast after making landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday…reports Asian Lite News
The re-election campaign of US President Donald Trump has cancelled a rally scheduled to be held in North Carolina, a major battleground state, citing weather conditions.
“Because of a wind advisory issued with gusts reaching 50 miles per hour and other weather conditions, the outdoor Fayetteville, North Carolina rally has been postponed until Monday,” The Hill news website quoted campaign communications director Tim Murtaugh as saying in a statement on Thursday.
Trump’s rally was slated to be held on Thursday evening in Fayetteville, which is currently under a wind advisory as hurricane Zeta made its way up the US Gulf Coast after making landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday.
Thursday’s rally would have been the President’s third appearance in North Carolina in recent weeks.
In the 2016 presidential election, Trump won North Carolina with 49.83 per cent of the votes, while his then Democratic rival Clinton garnered 46.17 per cent of the ballots.
But the latest Hill/Harris battleground poll released on Thursday revealed that incumbent Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and Trump were currently neck-and-neck in North Carolina with 49 per cent to 48 per cent.
The President garnered the support of white voters with 60 per cent, while only 38 per cent in this demographic backed Biden.
But, 91 per cent African-Americans backed the former President and only 6 per cent voted for the incumbent leader.
Biden also held a 10 point lead over Trump among Latinos, 42 per cent to 52 per cent.
In the 2016 presidential election, Trump won in all the three states…reports Asian Lite News
With just five days left for the November 3 US presidential election, Democratic nominee Joe Biden was currently leading President Donald in three battleground states of Florida, Pennsylvania and North Carolina, a new poll showed.
In the 2016 presidential election, Trump won in all the three states.
In Florida, he won 49.02 per cent of the votes, while his then Democratic rival Hillary Clinton came in close with 47.82 per cent of the ballots.
In North Carolina, the President won 49.83 per cent of the votes, while in Pennsylvania he garnered 48.18 per cent of the ballots.
In the latest Hill/Harris battleground poll released on Thursday, Biden was leading Trump by three points in Florida, 50 per cent to 47 per cent.
The poll results came after both Biden and Trump campaigned in Florida on Thursday, The Hill news website reorted.
Biden has been backed by a majority of Hispanic voters in the ‘Sunshine State’
Also on Thursday, the Quinnipiac University poll placed Biden ahead of Trump by 3 points in state, while the RealClearPolitics polling average revealed that the former Vice President was leading by 7.7 percentage points.
Meanwhile in Pennsylvania, Biden was leading Trump by 51 per cent to 46 per cent, the Hill/Harris battleground poll showed.
But the President had the support of white voters at 51 per cent, while Biden was close behind at 46 per cent.
In North Carolina, the former Vice President and the President were neck-and-neck with 49 per cent to 48 per cent, according to the Hill/Harris battleground poll.
The President garnered the support of white voters also in North Carolina with 60 per cent, while only 38 per cent in this demographic backed Biden.
But, 91 per cent African-Americans backed the former President and only 6 per cent voted for the incumbent leader.
Trump, Biden trade early jabs in first presidential debate.
Biden also held a 10 point lead over Trump among Latinos, 42 per cent to 52 per cent.
Currently, Biden had a 12-point nationwide lead against Trump, a CNN poll revealed on Wednesday.
In the RealClear Politics polling average, the former Vice President was currently leading Trump in a 51.1 per cent to 43.6 per cent vote.
The latest Quinnipiac University poll national released on October 23 showed Biden with a 10-point advantage.
According to the latest Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on October 21, Biden was in the lead with support from 49 per cent of registered voters, while Trump had the backing of 45 per cent, The Hill news agency reported.
The conference is hoped to achieve positive results that could “alleviate the suffering of the Syrian refugees abroad and open the way for them to return to Syria and live a normal life…reports Asian Lite News
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad discussed holding of a conference on refugees’ return with a visiting Russian delegation, according to the presidential media office.
In capital Damascus, Assad on Thursday discussed the conference with the delegation headed by Alexander Lavrentiev, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy for Syria, reports Xinhua news agency.
During the meeting, Assad and his Russian guests discussed the efforts exerted to convene the refugee conference scheduled to take place in Damascus next month.
The conference is hoped to achieve positive results that could “alleviate the suffering of the Syrian refugees abroad and open the way for them to return to Syria and live a normal life”, according to the office.
According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), over 5.6 million people have fled Syria since 2011, seeking safety in Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and beyond.
Currently, there were 13.1 million people in need in Syria; 6.6 million internally displaced persons; and 2.98 million people in hard-to-reach and besieged areas, the UNHCR figures have revealed.
Turkey hosts the largest number of registered Syrian refugees at 3.6 million.
Foods to ignore if you are suffering from arthritis
Foods to ignore if you are suffering from arthritis
Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects joint and bone pain. It could be a problem or a matter of concern, If not taken care of at the right time. Hence it is important to follow these few tips such as proper sunlight exposure every day, having food products that provide calcium and Vitamin B12 with all micronutrition for e.g. olive oil, green tea, blueberries etc and also taking all the medications recommended by doctors…writes Puja Gupta.
Eating food habits should be defendant, right from a young age when you’re a teenager in your early 20s, advises Dr Ashwani Maichand Orthopedic Surgeon, Apollo spectra Delhi.
He says: “Arthritis is no more an age-related disorder and does not affect only those above 45 years.This is basically more relevant to the teenage generations who are not particular about their timings of the food, their content of the food. Osteoporosis means a lack of calcium in bones even in young patients. So young patients form to get early arthritis.”
He lists down a few food items that can worsen your condition:
Refined Sugars: Sugary food can be a risk factor for arthritis. Chocolates,ice-cream, aerated drinks, all sweets to be avoided
Red meat: Red meat can worsen your problem. It is a source of inflammation in arthritis.
Excessive salt intake: Avoid canned soups and foods that have excessive use of salt.
Deep-fried foods: Fried foods can be inflammatory and excessively worsen arthritis because it is made of high Omega fatty acids.
Foods to be taken on the regular basis:
Nourish yourself with these ‘fruitful’ nutrients.
Fruits: Dried plums, pomegranate, grapes, peaches, apples, blueberries, seasonal fruits are always good for the health. Everyone needs to eat fruits on a regular basis this helps to improve the overall health
Oils: Olive oil, Fish oil are good for bones
Herbs: Sallaki , Aswagandha are beneficial
Whole grains and cereals: Wheat, Oats, Corn, Rice, Barley
Spices: Ginger and garlic
Calcium is basically available in milk products, Most of them love dairy products so one should include milk curd on regular basis
A vegetarian can have vitamin B12 Products, some fresh fruits, and some green vegetables for your good muscle strength.
These foods are lower oxidative stress. It also helps in reducing joint stiffness and pain . The expert shares a few tips that can help keep arthritis at bay
Exercise
Exercise: It not only takes the stress of the excess weight of your joint but also strengthens muscle around your joint. So, for strengthening your muscles regular exercise is important along with intake of protein.
Add fish in your diet: Certain fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3 has a number of health benefits and can reduce inflammation in your body. For e.g. Salmon, trout, and sardines.
Control your weight: Your knees should take the support of your body. Being overweight can take a quick toll on them. Diet and exercise can help you bring weight into a healthier range.
Defender Adil Khan feels that Indian football is moving forward and growing on “the right path”.
“Indian football is growing in a good way and through the correct path. I just wish (Indian football) keeps growing the way it has been and tries to maintain the quality,” the 32-year-old defender expressed during an AIFF TV interview, a year after he faced off with neighbours Bangladesh at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Following an aggravated injury that had halted his footballing career, Adil came back strongly to appear for the Indian team after a seven-year hiatus. The sturdy central defender lauded the changes that have been brought into Indian football to move things ahead, as players can now avail better infrastructure.
“During my initial days, there was a dearth of quality grounds. Infrastructures, facilities have improved immensely since then. These things always help a player perform to their true potential. That has helped Indian players perform in a better way,” stated Adil.
“Earlier, teams used to depend heavily on foreigners to churn out results. But, the scenario has changed of late. Indians have been taking responsibilities and proving their worth. They are scoring goals, providing assists, taking guards in the defensive half, tackling with more conviction – only to take Indian football forward,” he added.
Adil praised the authorities for resuming football actions in the country in the aftermath of the lockdown that was enforced owing to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“It is great! After more than seven months without any football activity, we’re back to the pitch once again. I followed the I-League Qualifiers closely and have noticed the positive buzz around it – that’s fantastic,” he said.
“It was difficult for everyone who is connected to football – supporters, owners, players and every single stakeholder. Our pre-season has also started. I am very excited and hopefully, everyone is,” Adil added.
At a time when Nepal-India ties appear to have reached an all-time low due to the boundary dispute starting from November last year, Gen Naravane added a twist in May after India opened a new track linking the Mansarovar to the state of Uttarakhand…reports India Daily Newsdesk
In a mission to strengthen defence, security and overall ties with Nepal, General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Chief of the Army Staff, Indian Army, will arrive in Nepal on November 4 on a three-day visit.
At the invitation of General Purna Chandra Thapa, Chief of the Army Staff, Nepali Army, the Indian army chief will pay a customary visit to Nepal.
At a time when Nepal-India ties appear to have reached an all-time low due to the boundary dispute starting from November last year, Gen Naravane added a twist in May after India opened a new track linking the Mansarovar to the state of Uttarakhand.
Nepal protested the opening of the new track by India because the newly constructed road surpasses a trijuncture between Nepal, India and China. The Indian road passes across Lipulekh, that Nepal claims its own territory which Nepal had protested earlier in 2015 during an agreement between New Delhi and Beijing.
After Nepal’s protest over the new road constructed by India followed by dispute in Kalapani area which is an unsettled boundary row since decades, General Naravane had said that it was in fact China that was creating a flashpoint between Delhi and Kathmandu. “I don’t know what they are actually agitating about. There is a reason to believe that they might have raised this problem at the behest of someone else and that is very much a possibility,” Naravane had said at an online conference in May.
His statement had created huge uproar in Kathmandu. Many officials believe that Naravane’s statement was one of the major reasons behind Kathmandu’s decision to release the new map on May 20 incorporating Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura which is currently occupied by India.
Chief of Army Staff General M.M. Naravane
The main events in his programme include paying homage at the martyrs’ memorial in the Army Pavilion, receiving a guard of honour in the Army Headquarters, holding official meetings with his counterpart General Purna Chandra Thapa and address the student officers at the Army Command and Staff College, Shivapuri near Kathmandu, the army has said.
The main highlight of the visit will be the conferment of the rank of an honorary General of the Nepali Army to General Naravane by President of Nepal, Bidhya Devi Bhandari on November 5 amidst a special ceremony, the statement reads.
Nepal and India have a historic tradition of conferring the honorary title to each other’s army chief since 1950. And Nepal Army only procure military hardware including lethal weapons from India in a concessional price since long.
General Naravane is also scheduled to meet with Prime Minister and Defence Minister K. P. Sharma Oli on the final day of his visit.
Pakistan has admitted and boasted about its role in the 2019 Pulwama suicide bombing in Kashmir in which 40 Indian paramilitary troopers were killed by the globally banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad.
In his address to the National Assembly, Pakistan’s Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry termed the Pulwama terror attack an “accomplishment” under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
In reaction to the video clip of Fawad Chaudhry’s admission, BJP President J.P. Nadda took a dig at both Islamabad and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi.
Nadda tweeted, “Congress’ princeling does not believe anything Indian, be it our Army, our Government, our Citizens. So, here is something from his ‘Most Trusted Nation’, Pakistan. Hopefully now he sees some light.”
Last year, Rahul Gandhi had insinuated that the Pulwama terror attack was a stage-managed attack perpetrated by the BJP government.
Fawad Chaudhry said on Thursday, “We attacked India after infiltrating in its own territory and the success in Pulwama was a success under the leadership of Imran Khan. It was a success of our community and the opposition is also a partner in this success.”
The minister was responding to Pakistan parliamentarian Ayaz Sadiq who claimed that the Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa was extremely nervous in anticipation that India would launch a war after Pakistan captured Indian Air Force fighter pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman last year.
Varthaman’s fighter jet had been downed while pursuing a Pakistani fighter jet during a dogfight, a day after India launched an airstrike on a Jaish-e-Mohammad terror camp in retaliation to the Pulwama terror attack in February last year.
In a speech in the National Assembly, Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Ayaz Sadiq had said, “Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had in an important meeting pointed out that if Pakistan did not release Wing Commander Varthaman, India would have attacked Pakistan that night by 9 pm.”
“I remember Shah Mahmood Qureshi was in the meeting which Imran Khan had refused to attend and the Chief of Army Staff General Bajwa came into the room, his legs were shaking and he was perspiring. The Foreign Minister said for god’s sake let Abhinandan go, India’s about to attack Pakistan at 9 pm,” Sadiq told the Assembly.
However, Fawad Chaudhry dismissed Sadiq’s statement as lies and bragged that the Pulwama terror attack by Jaish was Pakistan’s collective achievement.
All students and staff will be obliged to always wear masks, except during sports activities and meals, which will take place outdoors…reports Asian Lite News
Israel’s special cabinet on the Covid-19 pandemic has decided to partially reopen elementary schools from Sunday onwards, as part of easing the full nationwide lockdown.
The Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Education announced in a joint statement on Thursday that schools in Israel will reopen for classes from the first to fourth grade, for at least four days a week in each grade, reports Xinhua news agency.
It was also decided that the number of students in each class should not exceed 20.
Washington, Sept. 3, 2020 (Xinhua) — Students study online at a recreation center in Los Angeles, the United States, on Sept. 3, 2020. (Xinhua/IANS)
All students and staff will be obliged to always wear masks, except during sports activities and meals, which will take place outdoors.
And on school buses, separation will be done by leaving an empty row of seats between the front and rear of the bus.
Israel has imposed a nationwide lockdown since September 18 to contain a rapid resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has so far infected more than 313,000 people in the country and claimed the lives of 2,508 others.
