• Thursday, March 06, 2025

Chennai Super Kings asset Ben Stokes to participate in IPL…

Mike Hussey has revealed that England’s Test captain, Ben Stokes, received a cortisone injection in his problematic left knee before the Ashes, and as a result, he will only be playing as a batsman in the Indian Premier League. The Chennai Super Kings signed Stokes for an impressive fee of…

Adidas to withdraw opposition to Black Lives Matter’s trademark application

Sportswear manufacturer Adidas on Wednesday (29) reversed course 48 hours after asking the US Trademark Office to reject a Black Lives Matter application for a trademark that includes three parallel stripes. Adidas stated that it would retract its opposition to the trademark application by the Black Lives Matter Global Network…

Adani entities exposed to contagion risks, says Fitch report

Rating agency Fitch said two Adani Group subsidiaries are exposed to “heightened contagion risks”, possibly affecting their financial flexibility, due to governance weakness at the parent conglomerate and other Adani group companies. Fitch said that Adani Transmission Ltd and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone are prone to risks, according…

Ivan Menezes transformed Diageo into a leading premium drinks company

Sir Ivan Menezes, who on Tuesday (28) announced his retirement as Diageo CEO, has been credited for transforming the company into the world’s leading producer of premium drinks. Under his leadership, it accounted for 10 per cent (£2 billion) of the UK’s total food and drinks exports. It has sales…

Russia in talks with India to develop Northern Sea shipping…

Russia and India are looking at expanding the use of the Northern Sea shipping route that passes through the Artic and which could include the building of processing facilities, Russia’s Interfax agency reported on Wednesday (29). Alexei Chekunkov, Russia’s minister for the development of the Far East and the Arctic,…

OneWeb-Eutelsat set for secondary listing at London Stock Exchange

A combined company of London’s OneWeb and French satellite firm Eutelsat Communications SA is set to list on the London Stock Exchange this year, a move that could help recover Britain’s status as a hotspot for tech listings, The Times reported on Tuesday (28). A secondary listing was a commitment negotiated by…

Humza Yousaf sworn in as Scotland’s new leader amid party…

Humza Yousaf was sworn in as Scotland’s first minister on Wednesday (29), becoming the first Muslim leader of a government in western Europe but already facing unrest in his party. At 37, Yousaf is also the youngest leader yet of the Scottish National Party (SNP), and is vowing to reinvigorate…

Gary Lineker wins £4.9m battle with British tax authorities

Former England striker and BBC host Gary Lineker has won his £4.9 million legal battle with British tax authorities. Lineker, who turned host of the BBC’s flagship Match of the Day television programme, was told he should have been classed as an employee of both the BBC and BT Sport for his…

Breast Cancer Now’s ‘The Show’: A fashion show like no…

Breast Cancer Now, UK’s leading charity dedicated to eradicating breast cancer, is all set to host its annual fashion show that is more than just a showcase of clothing. This year, the annual fashion show is back on 20 April celebrating the strength and courage of 24 incredible models taking…

India pitches domestically produced military hardware to Africa

India displayed its indigenous helicopters, drones, and artillery to army chiefs and officials from 31 African nations in a bid to become a significant arms exporter. Being the largest arms importer globally, India has invested significantly into its defense sector to reduce its reliance on imports, especially from Russia, as…