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Pakistan PM Imran Khan was ousted from office in a no-confidence vote in shortlist is…
parliament in the early hours of Sunday, becoming the first PM in the THE BOOK
Author Geetanjali Shree's novel
country’s history to be removed through a no-confidence motion... ‘Tomb of Sand' has become the
first Hindi language work of fic-
tion to be shortlisted for the
WHY
Pakistan same time, US and Asian
‘Elena Knows' by Claudia Piñeiro,
matters: foreign policy experts said
The nation that though Pakistan's pow-
THE AUTHOR translated by Frances Riddle from
Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh-born Shree is an Spanish; and ‘The Books of Jacob'
of more than 220 million erful military has tradition-
author of three novels and several story collec- by Olga Tokarczuk, translated by
people lies between ally controlled foreign and
tions, with her work translated into English, Jennifer Croft from Polish
Afghanistan to the west, defence policy, Khan's sharp
French, German, Serbian and Korean.
X-PLAINED
China to the northeast and public rhetoric had an
India to the east, making it impact on a number of key
of vital strategic importance. relationships.
NEWS IN
HOW IT WILL IMPACT US WHAT IS A NO-CONFIDENCE MOTION?
CLUES
Answer: Pink Floyd. The British rock
In a parliamentary democracy, a govern-
ment can function only when it has the band reunited after almost 30 years
INDIA: The nuclear-armed neighbours have mentator, the Pakistani military could put pressure
LESSON majority support in the House. The party to release a new song, ‘Hey Hey Rise
fought three wars since Independence in 1947, two on the new government in Islamabad to build on
of them over Kashmir. Though tensions along the the successful ceasefire in Kashmir. Pakistan's TIME can remain in power when it shows its
Which rock band’s song Up’ to raise money for the people in
Ukraine. The band, whose album,
powerful army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa strength through a floor test, which is
Line of Control (LoC) are at their lowest level
since 2021, thanks to a ceasefire, there have been said recently that his country was ready to move primarily taken to know whether the executive enjoys album was the first to 'The Dark Side of the Moon' is the
no formal diplomatic talks between the rivals for forward on Kashmir if India agrees. Moreover, the the confidence of the legislature. If any member of
the House feels that the government in power does
be played in space? third-best selling album ever with
one in every 12 people on the planet
years because of deep distrust over a range of Sharif dynasty has been at the forefront of several
not have a majority then he/she can move a no-confi- CLUE 1: The third-best selling album of owning the record, was the first to
issues. According to Karan Thapar, political com- dovish overtures towards India over the years.
dence motion. If the motion is accepted, then the perform live at London’s Hyde Park
all time was by this band.
party in power has to prove its majority in the on June 29, 1968. Its 1988 album
AFGHANISTAN: Ties between CHINA: Khan consistently emphasised China's posi- House. It represents a lack of faith in the govern- CLUE 2: It was formed by three archi-
Pakistan's military intelligence agency tive role in Pakistan, and in the world, at large. At the ‘Delicate Sound of Thunder’ was the
ment, and if it is passed, every official in office will tecture students.
and the Islamist militant Taliban have same time, the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic first to be played in space, aboard
be forced to evacuate it
loosened in recent years. Now that the Corridor (CPEC), which binds the neighbours together CLUE 3: It performed the first-ever live Mir space station by Russian cosmo-
Taliban are back in power in was actually conceptualised and launched under IS IT THE SAME AS CENSURE MOTION? concert in London’s Hyde Park. nauts in 1989.
Afghanistan, and facing an economic Pakistan's two established political parties, both of A censure motion is different from a no-confidence
and humanitarian crisis due to a lack of which are set to share power in the new government. motion. Depending on the constitution of the body con-
money and international isolation, cerned, "no confidence" may lead to the dismissal of
Qatar is arguably their most-important UNITED STATES: US-based South Asia experts the council of ministers or other position-holders, and KOLUKKUMALAI TEA ESTATE, THE HIGHEST TEA PLAN-
foreign partner. Tensions have risen said that Pakistan's political crisis is unlikely to be a often the dissolution of most of the leadership of the TATION ON THE EARTH: Located 38 km southeast
between the Taliban and Pakistan's mil- priority for President Joe Biden, who is grappling executive branch. On the other hand, "censure" is from Munnar, Kerala, is Kolukkumalai Tea Es-
itary, which has lost several soldiers in with the war in Ukraine, unless it led to mass unrest tate, which enjoys the reputation of being the
meant to show disapproval and does not result in the highest tea plantation on the Earth. The sprawl-
attacks close to their mutual border. or rising tensions with India. Khan has blamed the resignation of ministers. The motion of censure may be ing plantation, with an old tea factory in tow, is
Pakistan wants the Taliban to do more United States for the current political crisis, saying against an individual minister or a group of ministers. all that you need to unwind at an elevation of
to crack down on extremist groups and that Washington wanted him removed because of the However, depending on a country's Constitution, a no- 7,900 ft above sea level.
worries they will spread violence into recent Moscow trip. Washington denies any role. With confidence motion may be more directed against the
Pakistan. That has begun to happen the Pakistani military maintaining its behind-the- entire Cabinet. Again, depending on the applicable CHAIL CRICKET GROUND, THE HIGHEST CRICKET GROUND
already. Khan had been less critical of scenes control of foreign and security policies, the ON THE EARTH: Built by Maharaja Bhupinder
rules, censure motions may need to state the reasons Singh of the royal family of Patiala in 1893, Chail
the Taliban over human rights than change of government was not a major concern, for the motion, but specific reasons may not be Cricket Ground stands at the height of 2,250 m
most foreign leaders. according to some analysts. required for no-confidence motions above sea level and is a spectacle in itself. With
Priyanka Chopra urges world INDIA ON A KHARDUNG LA, ONE OF THE HIGH-
EST MOTORABLE ROADS IN THE
WORLD: Despite recent reports
RINCHEN CAFETERIA, HIGHEST CAFE-
TERIA ON THE EARTH: Situated along
the famous Khardung La, Leh, HIKKIM, WORLD’S HIGHEST POST OFFICE: At an altitude of 4,440
leaders to help refugees amid HIGH: Highest doubting the sovereignty of
Khardung La as, the highest
Rinchen Cafeteria is a major tourist
pit stop and why not, for it’s the
m, this post office is an unlikely tourist magnet in an oth-
erwise sleepy village of Hikkim in Himachal Pradesh.
Russia-Ukraine war
motorable road, this idyllic highest cafeteria in the world!
A Earth located core bikers. Opened to public is known for its different flavoured them— that of glory, bravery, patriotism and honour! And
operation in Ukraine, actor in 1988, Khardung La is now a teas and noodles. Imagine being at the Indian Army has the rare distinction of fighting against
Priyanka Chopra has made a part of pop culture and a con- 18,380 ft above sea level, craving a all odds on the highest battlefield on the Earth—the Siachen
direct appeal to all the world
leaders globally "to stand up for refugees in India stant pull for travellers, who
prefer to break free from the
‘safety’ of itinerary-driven trips.
cup of hot tea and suddenly com-
ing across a café that happens to
hold such an enviable distinction.
Glacier that stands witness to the valour of Indian sol-
diers, who fight infiltration and tough living conditions
at the same time on an altitude of 5,400 m!
around the world". The 'Baywatch' actor
took to her Instagram handle on Friday
and posted a video in which she said,
"World leaders, this is a direct appeal
to you, we need you to answer the call
EPIC GAMES, LEGO TO BUILD A
KID-FRIENDLY METAVERSE
Will Smith banned from attending Oscars
for 10 years after slap
G
from activists and advocates working
to support the humanitarian and
ame developer Epic Games Will Smith is also Entertainment
and toy company The Lego not permitted to attend any
refugee crisis that we are watching ollywood's film academy on Friday
H
Group are building a new, other events held by the
unfold every day in Eastern Europe. banned Will Smith from attending the
family-friendly virtual world. The com- Academy of Motion Picture Arts
We need you to take immediate action Oscars for 10 years after the best
panies have not revealed too many
to help displaced people from actor winner slapped presenter and Sciences over the next
details just yet, though they plan to
Ukraine and all around the world." FOR A CAUSE Chris Rock on stage at the Academy Awards decade. The Board's deci-
"shape the future of the metaverse to
make it safe and fun for children and ceremony 12 days ago. The board of gover- sion did not revoke the
World leaders, we need you to families," reports Engadget. The companies have agreed on three prin- nors of the Academy of Motion Picture best actor award, which
stand up for refugees around the ciples they will adhere to as they "build an immersive, creatively inspir- Arts and Sciences took the action at a Smith won last month for
world to ensure that they get the sup- ing and engaging digital experience" for people of all ages to enjoy. meeting held one week after Smith pre- ‘King Richard’, nor did it
port they need now. We can't just stand According to the report, they have pledged to protect children's right to emptively resigned from the group over mention any ban on
by and watch play by making safety and well-being a priority; safeguard children's his outburst at the live, televised event. future Oscar
PRIYANKA CHOPRA privacy by putting their best interests first and empower children and "I accept and respect the Academy's nominations
adults with tools that give them control over their digital experience. decision," said Smith on the ban.
02 “One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two
languages open every door along the way.” — Frank Smith LANGUAGE LAB MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2022
PICS: ISTOCK
WRITING SKILLS
Funny ENGLISH
HOW TO WRITE
connecting with someone while practicing
IDIOMS About
your writing skills in your target language.
Crafting a letter to send to someone can help
you learn new vocabulary, practice talking
about specific themes, and improve your
ANIMALS
grammar. Developing these friendships can
also create opportunities to travel to coun-
TO A PEN PAL
tries and experience life there as a local.
P
en pals are long-distance friend- people in different countries has been quick and easy.
ships you maintain by writing let- Finding a pen pal is a great way to connect around far longer than the Internet. Digital: These are pen pals you connect Usage: “Ariana’s new
ters to each other. The best pen with people from other parts of the world, with via instant messaging. Here you can song has been stuck in my
pals are usually those who have to learn a foreign language, and to open your- have daily or ongoing conversations with a
an interest in learning about dif- self up to a new culture. Of course, these Practising your pen pal through your mobile phone. If you
head for a week. I’d do
ferent people, cultures and languages. They days we have Skype and email, which make language skills prefer a fast-paced digital world, there are absolutely anything to get
want to connect with the world outside their connecting with others around the world lots of options here. rid of this earworm!”
borders, but on a more personal level. much easier. But the desire to connect with Being a pen pal is a less intimidating way of
5. The
LEARNING NEW LANGUAGE elephant in the
GOOD TO KNOW room
FRENCH
It is based on the
idea/thought that some-
thing as conspicuous as an elephant can appear to be overlooked
CONNECTION
in codified social interactions.
Meaning: A huge and obvious problem that everyone avoids talk-
ing about
Usage: Avoiding the topic is like draping a tablecloth over the
D
ear young Francophiles, elephant in the room.
plunging into the world of a foreign
language is an adventure that you
6. Have (or get) your ducks in a row
Real ducklings, of course, walk in a line behind their parent, and
must embark upon at least once. Pack
the expression ducks in a row certainly brings that image to
some courage, all your questions and
mind.
curiosity but most importantly, do not for-
Meaning: Get everything organised, straightened up and
get to keep an open mind. This column is a
accounted for before embarking on an activity or project
fun voyage into the world of French lan-
Usage: I’ll get my ducks in a row before going on vacation. I don’t
guage. It makes your navigation into a foreign world easier with
want my officemates thinking I’m lousy at my job.
some interesting hacks. Even when no one at home speaks French,
you have free tools and activities to help you reach your goal. 7. Eager beaver
There is a shipload of new expressions and ways of speaking The phrase is relatively new, it was first used in the early 1900s
French and some will not fail to tickle you! Take for example, to describe the very eager recruits who were willing to do any-
“poser un lapin” which has nothing to do with a cotton-tailed rab- thing to impress their commanding officers during the war.
bit but refers to someone not showing up for a meeting. Still, Beavers are large rodents that are well known for their skill of
most things in French are less abstract for English learners and building dams that are very large compared to their size.
can be interpreted more easily: “arrive r”, “la station de métro”, Meaning: An overly enthusiastic person; someone who is
“le train, le bus, le tram”.
Learning French will refresh the way you look at the world,
help you travel for pleasure and go for higher studies outside
COGNITIVE BENEFITS OF overzealous and excited about doing a job
Usage: Martha is such an eager beaver, always volunteering on
new projects.
SCHOOL IS COOL
MONDAY, APRIL 11 2022
It’s not just a place where you get to learn Einstein’s Theory of
Relativity. It’s also a place where you can think beyond the
classroom. Hence we say, SCHOOL IS COOL!
03
e use plastics on els and chemicals that
W a daily basis.
Even the water
we drink is packaged in
Plastic to are harmful to the en-
vironment. These bio-
plastics, however, take a
plastic. Hundreds of thou-
sands of tonnes of plastic
are dumped into the ocean
and landfills each year.
Bioplastic year to decompose. Reg-
ular plastics, on the oth-
er hand, take THOU-
SANDS OF YEARS! Bio-
Plastics are everywhere! plastics have their own
What can we do in this sit- set of issues; efficient
uation? Biofase, a firm, decomposition of bio-
came up with a solution for plastics necessitates the
this. use of specialized in-
Biofase is a producer dustrial facilities. They
of avocado bio-plastic bags have the potential to pol-
in Monterry, Mexico. This month, according to Scott Munguia, lute the conventional re-
business was founded in 2014. Bio- co-founder of Biofase. He intended cycling stream. Fur-
fase exports to Mexico, the United to produce biodegradable bags out thermore, they are 40%
Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. of them. more expensive than
According to FreshFruitsPortal, Bioplastics have been shown in conventional plastic.
the Mexican Avocado Industry dis- studies to be superior to tradition- M KRITHIK , CLASS VI ,
cards 30,000 metric tons of pits each al plastics. They use fewer fossil fu- SNS ACADEMY
H
eople are always comparing themselves to oth-
they excel in. Everyone works hard and strug- ue my studies online, even during
gles to reach their goals; just because it worked a pandemic, thanks to contem-
out for others doesn't imply it didn't work out porary technology.
for you; it's because you were too focused on Many mills, companies,
comparing yourself to others rather than and IT sectors can be
trying again, working for yourself, and rec- found in cities. So
tifying your mistakes. Seeing others as many people are finding work, which improves their
competitors might encourage you to quality of life as well as the economic situation of
work harder, but seeing yourself as a our country. There are many options for athletics and
competition can help you better un- other artistic pursuits in urban regions, and there
derstand yourself and grow. Assume the role of are too many multi-specialty hospitals to provide bet-
your "previous self" as a competition, ter treatment. Transportation facilities
and outperform and outperform your- improve one's quality of life. Even if city
self. The rivalry or comparison must be life is a little hectic, we can easily get
between you and yourself, not with any- around because the amenities to live in
one else. metropolitan areas are greater.
S.JOSHIKA, Class IX , RIYUGAN.A, CLASS III ,
SNS Academy , Coimbatore THE ORIGAMI CONCEPT SCHOOL , COIMBATORE
EventS
Students
and teachers
receive saplings
World Health Day celebrated SASMIKTA MEENA, CLASS V,
SATCHIDANANDA JOTHI NIKETHAN INTL. SCHOOL, KALLAR
R.P. ANNAGA SHREE , Class IX,
ELGI Matriculation HSS
GLOBAL EDUCATION:
It's meaning and purpose
SUGANDHA KHANDELWAL, Global education is an interdisci- Through this process of education, the
HEAD- COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS, plinary approach based on global aware- students are not only able to understand
ness that emphasizes on learning con- the components of the culture, but un-
ELPRO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PUNE cepts and skills necessary to function derstand the way in which they are
T he modern peo-
ple from the con-
temporary
world of today live
and interact in an in-
in a world that is increasingly inter-
connected and multicultural. It is aimed
at initiating an active learning process
while imbibing universal values of tol-
erance, solidarity, equality, justice, in-
unique. Global education is a transfor-
mative learning process which involves
a deep, structural shift in the basic prem-
ises of thoughts, feelings and actions. It
is an education for the mind as well as
creasingly globalized clusion and co-operation. for the heart. This implies a radical
world, which gives The purpose of global education change towards interconnectedness and
rise to the need of a stems from the idea that students should creates possibilities for achieving more
global educational not only be concerned about what is go- equality, social justice, understanding
perspective. It is crucial that education ing on in their immediate surround- and cooperation amongst people.
provides learners with opportunities ings, but within their communities, so- Global education is also about how
and competences to reflect and share ciety and the world at large. to envision a common future with bet-
their own point of view and role with- It promotes national and interna- ter life conditions for all, connecting lo-
in a globally interconnected society, so tional interaction, inter-cultural dialogue cal and global perspectives, and how to
as to understand and discuss complex and learning from one another. Global make this vision real and possible.
relationships of common social, eco- studies provide students a better un- Focusing on the essence of 'same-
logical, political and economic issues derstanding of cultures, the differences ness' of human experience, global edu-
to derive new ways of thinking and im- in the cultures and provide insight in cation thus restores human dignity as
plementing actions. the way all the cultures blend together. a central value. BOYIRI SRESHTA SRIHASINI , Class VIII , Airforce School , Sulur
04 Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen,
others make it happen.
Michael Jordan MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2022
I R
t was a Premier League day that could ed into his path at the edge of the area. His fin- eigning Indian Premier League self-doubt, and the players get a little bit niggly.
hardly have gone any better for Totten- ish was unforgiving, kissing the post on its way champions Chennai Super “We’re just not getting ourselves in positions
ham. Tottenham Hotspurs thumped As- in just like his third goal _ in the 71st and off a Kings and Mumbai Indians, to pressurise the opposition and we’re just com-
ton Villa 4-0 to tighten their grip on fourth pass from Kulusevski _ which completed his first the tournament’s most suc- ing a distant second. It takes one or two good per-
spot in the Premier League after Man- hat trick of the season. cessful team, struggled to get formances and then you get a bit of belief and
chester United and Arsenal both slipped Antonio Conte’s team is hitting form just as their 2022 campaigns going as a bit of evidence that you’re an OK side and away
up. Third-placed Chelsea ended a tough its rivals are imploding and now has a three-point both teams fell to their fourth you go. But at the moment, we look a long way
week by hammering Southampton 6-0 while Leeds cushion in fourth place over Arsenal, which defeat in as many matches on Saturday. away from that.”
climbed nine points above the relegation zone slumped 2-1 at home to Brighton for a third loss
with a comfortable 3-0 win at Watford. in its last fourth games. The win takes Spurs to
57 points -- three clear of fifth-placed Arsenal and NEED TO FIND MI LOOKING
FIRM FAVOURITES six ahead of West Ham and Manchester United.
SELF-BELIEF FOR MOMENTUM
Six wins in seven league games for free-scor-
ing Spurs have made them firm favourites to qual- EVERTON, MADRID Chennai named India all-rounder Ravindra
Jadeja as their captain two days before the start
Five-time champions Mumbai suffered a
spectacular collapse, losing six wickets for 29
ify for next season’s Champions League along
with Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea.
PROGRESS of the world’s richest Twenty20 tournament af-
ter the talismanic Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who
runs after an opening stand of 50 against Royal
Challengers Bangalore.
Son Heung-min scored a hat-trick for Anto- The decisive moment at Goodison
nio Conte’s men at Villa Park, with Dejan Kulu- Park came midway through the first
sevski also chipping in as Spurs put their oppo- half when Anthony Gordon hit a shot We want some of our bat-
nents to the sword. Two glancing headers from that took a huge deflection off England
the impressive Harry Kane set up the other goals defender Harry Maguire and wrong-foot- ters to bat deep -- that is
from Kulusevski and Son in the 50th and 66th ed David de Gea in the United goal. Lam-
minutes. pard said he was proud of his battling side, one thing we are looking at.
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris made who are trying to maintain Everton’s record
seven saves in the opening 45 minutes to keep of being ever-present in the English top flight If there’s runs on the board,
Villa at bay. since 1954. “Beautiful football can come later on,”
he told BT Sport. “I have ambitions for this club then bowlers have some-
STRONG TRIUMVIRATE to stay up, play well, but in the position we are
in, fighting comes first and foremost.” thing to defend. We have not
In Son, Harry Kane and Dejan Kulusevski,
Tottenham has an attacking triumvirate that is
United’s interim manager Ralf Rangnick,
who has a two-year contract to remain as a con-
done that in the last two
Photo: PTI
proving impossible to keep down. Son
now has six goals in his last three
sultant at United beyond this season, was asked
whether speculation over the club’s next
games. I have spoken of
league games, having opened the
scoring in the third minute af-
manager was creating a state of limbo.
“I don’t think this should be an ex-
collective performance,
ter a shot from Kane deflect- cuse for anybody,” he said, with Ajax
boss Erik ten Hag touted as a
which is missing now. But
I’m very happy strong favourite to be the next per- once we get that, I think
manent boss. “We’re Manchester
Heung-Min Son
because I have a United, we’ve got a lot of inter- we should be good.
national players.”
group of players Chelsea suffered a shock 4-1 ROHIT SHARMA
who want to show me defeat at the hands of Brentford
that they will improve in last week before losing 3-1 against led them to four IPL titles, relinquished the role. Led by India’s all-format captain Rohit Shar-
Real Madrid in the first leg of their The team, which has finished runner-up on five ma, Mumbai recovered through Suryakumar
many aspects. When you Champions League quarter-final. But occasions, on Saturday went down to Sunrisers Yadav’s splendid unbeaten 68 to post 151-6 but it
have this you have to be happy they restored confidence on Saturday, rac- Hyderabad by eight wickets to remain winless. was not enough as Bangalore chased it down
ing into a 6-0 lead in the 54th minute, with two Head coach Stephen Fleming said the team comfortably with nine balls to spare and seven
Photo: REUTERS
to work with them and to try to do some- goals apiece for Mason Mount and Timo Wern- were lacking in every department and needed wickets in hand.
thing important at the end of the season. er. “The performance changed, the commitment to quickly find self-belief to turn things around. The side have traditionally been slow starters
and the discipline,” said Chelsea manager “We were well outplayed. We’re sort of learn- in the IPL and team director Zaheer Khan is not
Seven games to go and we are showing that Thomas Tuchel. “This is how we want to play ing,” former New Zealand skipper Fleming told giving up hope. “You’ve got to be able to close
we are deserving to stay in the race and we gave an answer finally because you could reporters, adding that Chennai were struggling those moments of the game where the momen-
see it on the scoreboard.” with some injuries to key players. “And we tum is shifting. We’ve, as a team, not been able
for a place in the Champions League. Manchester City and Liverpool go head to haven’t had any evidence that sort of helps the to do that,” former India seamer Zaheer said.
ANTONIO CONTE head at the Etihad on Sunday in a top-of-the-table belief. We are not winning any games. Not be- “There are still 11 league matches to go. We’ve
clash. AGENCIES Photo: REUTERS ing close to winning any games, you get a bit of got to get on a roll.” AGENCIES
Albert Park circuit to take the 6-over 78 marked his worst in 93 career end whatever While it would be easy to call his
chequered flag by a massive 20.5
seconds.
Honestly, what a rounds at the tournament he has come
to define and left him at 7-over. chance _ however
mere presence in northeast Georgia
this weekend a victory in itself,
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez was
second with George Russell an
car today. I did a The limp from his surgically re-
paired right leg growing more pro-
unlikely _ of being a Woods isn’t in this to be a feel-good
story. He has no interest in being a
factor come late
encouraging third for the strug- good job all weekend but it’s not possible nounced with each deliberate, cau- ceremonial field filler. His 78 was one
gling Mercedes and his seven- tious step, the 46-year-old slipped fur- Sunday afternoon. more than the 77 he put together in
time world champion teammate without the car. I’m just so happy. We have ther down the leaderboard to end the third round of his first trip to Au-
Lewis Hamilton fourth. whatever chance, however unlikely, gusta in 1995. He was an amateur
“It’s amazing, the car was a very strong car and a reliable car. of being a factor on Sunday. golf. He just can’t do it - at least not Following a gritty back-nine back then, a 19-year-old phenom.
incredible today. What a race and There was no familiar charge in at the moment - at the level needed to push on Friday that helped him stay “Each and every day is a chal-
what a pace today,” said Leclerc CHARLES LECLERC the early April chill. Just the reality compete in a field consisting of on the fringe of contention, Woods lenge,” he said. “Each and every day
that 14 months removed from a seri- younger players, many who grew up walked to the first tee Saturday two presents its own different challenges
ous car accident that threatened to idolizing him but have long outgrown hours before the leaders. Looking to for all of us. I wake up and start the
end his career, Woods can still play standing in awe of him. send a jolt through the gallery that fight all over again.” AP
ital of Baku between May 27-June 7. participants in all three disciplines of rifle,
A 43-member contingent for the Ju- pistol and shotgun.
nior ISSF World Cup in Suhl, Germany, India’s next international shooting en-
Photo: GETTY IMAGES
scheduled between May 09-May 20, has also gagement is the ISSF World Cup Shotgun in
been announced. Lonato, Italy, where a nine-member squad
The senior squad for the Baku World Cup had already been entered.
comprises rifle shooters only. The NRAIalso finalised
The pistol shooters are not the national squads for the
Jitu
participating to focus on year in all three shooting
Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving (16) the Ferrari F1-75 on track during the F1 Grand their training programme Rai disciplines. Notable among
Prix of Australia at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit that has been designed in those who have made a
advance. The rifle team for comeback into the national
after clocking a fourth career earning the extra point for the ahead of Perez and Norris. But the Baku World Cup fea- squad are London Olympic
win and second of the season. fastest lap to add to the 25 for Sainz had a horror day. After tures the likes of Anjum silver medallist Vijay Ku-
winning. The Albert Park cir- starting ninth, he lost traction Moudgil, Elavenil Valari- mar and India’s most deco- South Korea’s An Se-young celebrates winning against Thailand’s
cuit has been revamped this year on lap two, and was lucky not to van, Aishwarya Pratap rated ISSF medallist Jitu
DISASTERS APLENTY for the first time since 1996, take out any rivals as he slid Singh Tomar, Chain Singh, Rai.
Pornpawee Chochuwong in their women’s singles final match at
There was disaster for Red promising to be faster and with across the track and into grav- Rudrankksh Balasaheb The Lonato World Cup the Korea Open Badminton Championships in Suncheon on
Bull’s Verstappen, the winner better overtaking opportunities el. His race was over and the Patil, Deepak Kumar, is scheduled to begin on Sunday. The 20-year-old An Seyoung defeated Chochuwong in
two weeks ago in Saudi Arabia, and it delivered for the fans. safety car was deployed. Paarth Makhija, Sift Kaur April 19, 2022. Both the rifle straight games 21-17, 21-18 in 52 minutes of the Super 500
who pulled over on lap 39 when Hamilton, who started fifth, The safety car was needed Samra and Shreya Agarw- and pistol squads will skip event. The Korean held her nerves as Chochuwong hit the final
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second, saying on the team ra- was a big mover off the grid, again when Vettel spun and al. Mehuli Ghosh, a silver the year’s second Rifle/Pis-
shot long to the left to give An Seyoung the championship.
dio: “I smell some weird fluid.” powering to third at Turn 1 crashed into a wall. AFP medallist at the World tol World Cup. AGENCIES