As well as she played at the start of her Australian Open quarterfinal, Serena Williams suddenly was struggling early in the second set. After one mistake against No. 2 seed Simona Halep — who won the last time they played each other — Williams pointed at her racket strings and made a sour face, as if to make clear it wasn't truly her own fault. After another, Williams looked up at her guest box with palms up and asked, “What is happening?” That dismay did not last long. Williams claimed the last five games and beat Halep 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday to return to the final four at Melbourne Park for the first time since she won the tournament in 2017. Seeking a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title, Williams set up a showdown against No. 3 Naomi Osaka, who will carry a 19-match winning streak into Thursday's semifinals. “She's Serena,” Osaka said. “I feel really intimidated when I see her on the other side of the court.” This will be their fourth career matchup — all on hard courts — and ... » Learn More about Serena Williams tops Halep at Australian Open quarterfinal
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Reflections on strange times
Hong Kong Arts Festival returns to the city with a combination of online, live and recorded productions, including local gems that resonate with the current realities. Rebecca Lo reports. Hosting a cultural festival at a time when much of the world is still grappling with the adversities caused by a pandemic is challenging, to say the least. However, the Hong Kong Arts Festival team are ready to roll out the 49th edition of their annual show and give what it takes to make it a success. The festival, which kicks off tomorrow, has seen a few scheduling changes and cancellations already. The local government relaxed the COVID-19-related restrictions on performance venues only a few days ago, which meant the festival opening concert by Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, planned as a live show and subsequently turned into a free online event, is now back in the theater as a live performance with simultaneous online streaming. Rescheduling, cancellations and having to transfer live shows ... » Learn More about Reflections on strange times
WA election: Your handy guide to Mark McGowan and Zak Kirkup’s election promises
Email By Gian De Poloni Updated February 27, 2021 18:37:48 Map: Perth 6000 Explore the most significant policies of the parties asking for your vote in the 2021 WA Election. Photo: Mark McGowan and Zak Kirkup will face off on the March 13 WA election. (ABC News) On March 13, WA will head to the polls once again. The two major parties have already made hundreds of spending promises as they battle to win as many seats as they can. Premier Mark McGowan has described his Labor Party's election commitments as "modest and affordable". Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup says his Liberal Party's promises show they have a "clear economic plan". The Greens and the Nationals have plans of their own, and are promising some big-ticket items. Ultimately, you will be the judge — and to help, we've compiled the most significant policies in an easy to digest guide, which will be updated daily. Agriculture and food Photo: Agriculture and ... » Learn More about WA election: Your handy guide to Mark McGowan and Zak Kirkup’s election promises
30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers
The Forbes 30 Under 30 list is even harder to get into than Stanford or Harvard University, says Monali Sarkar. IMAGE: Teju Ravilochan, centre. Photograph: Kind courtesy Unreasonable Institute/Facebook.com 'F alling in love with a problem, learning all about it, experimenting aggressively, being a learner' -- that's Teju Ravilochan's key to success. Ravilochan, 29, who founded the Unreasonable Institute, is the only Indian origin super achiever who made it as a 'Featured Honoree' in the 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 list. In its sixth year, the Forbes list is made up of 600 young achievers -- across 20 categories -- who are 'challenging the conventional wisdom and rewriting the rules for the next generation of entrepreneurs, entertainers, educators and more. They are passionate and formidable bunch, and for good reason. Their goal is nothing short of breaking the status quo and transforming the world.' The nominees for Forbes 30 Under 30 list are researched by top ... » Learn More about 30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers
Corona vaccine price fixed at Rs 250 per dose in private hospitals
For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now India - 11,079,979 | World - 113,976,268 View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts #Corona Vaccine Second phase of vaccination drive: Gujarat allows paid shots #Corona Vaccine Coronavirus cases: India reports 16,488 new COVID-19 cases, 113 deaths in past 24 hours #Corona Vaccine We are together in this: PM Modi tells WHO chief #Corona Vaccine Welcome move, but India has not beaten us in vaccine diplomacy: China #Corona Vaccine 8-phase polls in WB: 3 ex-CECs say EC's decision must have been based on law and order situation assessment #Corona Vaccine Bharat Biotech signs pact to supply 20 mn doses of Covaxin to Brazil Just In 4 min ago Centre committed to strengthen connectivity, bring development in north-east region: Harsh Vardhan 29 min ago Rajasthan: Gehlot, Pilot put up united ... » Learn More about Corona vaccine price fixed at Rs 250 per dose in private hospitals
The split is sowing
MAHA IMPACT OF NEW FARM LAWS : Small farmers are worried about security of payments and right prices while horticulture producers are happy with the open market trade . Though there has been little participation of farmers from Maharashtra in the ongoing protests in Delhi against the contentious new farm laws, farmers from the state, especially those growing onion, cotton, soyabean, rice or pulses are worried about the future of contract farming and the fate of Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) that gives them an assurance of timely payment. Horticulture producers, however, support the contract farming and open market trade (producers to customer/purchaser without APMCs), a mechanism that is already in place in the state. One reason why farmers of Nashik favour this system is the success of Sahyadri Farms, a farmer producer company in Nashik, which was started around 10 years ago and has become the largest exporter of grapes in the country. The company now has ... » Learn More about The split is sowing
Western Sydney Aerotropolis land values are soaring, but not everyone is able to cash in
Email ABC Western Sydney By data journalist Catherine Hanrahan Updated February 28, 2021 05:55:57 Photo: Pete Srzich and Silvana Di-iorio both own properties near the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. (ABC News) Map: Badgerys Creek 2555 Land values around Australia's new international airport have taken off — but it's corporations, not residents, cashing in. A few strands of wire is all that separates Peter Srzich from millions of dollars. His 2 hectare property has a house, some sheds and a few pigs and goats. It is directly opposite the $5.3 billion Western Sydney airport, due to open at Badgerys Creek in 2026. Next door is the Leppington Pastoral Company — one of Australia's largest dairy farms, situated on a 519ha property owned by brothers Ron and Tony Perich. Photo: A satellite image of Badgerys Creek and its surrounds. That simple wire fence divides two worlds. The Leppington Pastoral Company will be redeveloped as ... » Learn More about Western Sydney Aerotropolis land values are soaring, but not everyone is able to cash in
No chance of being blacklisted by FATF: Pakistan
For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now Corona vaccine price fixed at Rs 250 per dose in private hospitals View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts #Fatf Pakistan remains on FATF ‘grey list’, given time till June to implement full action plan #Fatf In supporting every wrong by Pakistan, Turkey trying to emerge as a new radical Islamic axis #Fatf Pakistan-Turkey radical Islamic nexus at FATF #Fatf To remain in the grey list: When appointing a US based lobbying firm too did not help Pakistan #Fatf No action against terror, Pak has failed to act on 6 action items stipulated by FATF #Fatf Pak continues to provide safe havens to terror entities, UN-designated terrorists: India Just In 5 min ago Co-WIN app: Here's how to download COVID-19 vaccination certificate 33 min ago Centre committed to strengthen connectivity, bring ... » Learn More about No chance of being blacklisted by FATF: Pakistan
Litmus test awaits Congress in Puducherry polls
For Puducherry Updates Allow Notification For Daily Alerts Keep youself updated with latest Puducherry News Cancel OK #Puducherry Ahead of PM's visit, holiday declared for schools in Puducherry today #Puducherry Kovind accepts resignation of Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy and his cabinet #Puducherry Ahead of Puducherry floor test, 2 more MLAs quit; govt's strength drops to 12 #Puducherry 3 more Cong MLAs to quit in Puducherry, govt sure to lose trust vote: BJP #Puducherry Puducherry CM convenes meeting of Congress MLAs after Lt Guv's trust vote direction #Puducherry Puducherry governor orders floor test in the legislative assembly on Feb 22 Just In 6 min ago Co-WIN app: Here's how to download COVID-19 vaccination certificate 33 min ago Centre committed to strengthen connectivity, bring development in north-east region: Harsh Vardhan 58 min ago ... » Learn More about Litmus test awaits Congress in Puducherry polls
To curb espionage, US moves bill to ban 10 year entry visa to China
For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now ABP Opinion Poll: LDF headed for 2nd term in Kerala; UPA may form government in Tamil Nadu View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts #China Welcome move, but India has not beaten us in vaccine diplomacy: China #China President Xi declares China poverty free #China Border disputes a reality, should be given sufficient attention: China tells India #China US senators to draft package to 'outcompete' China, invest in alliances like India #China Post disengagement, no change in policy on Chinese FDI #China Journalists arrested for questioning China’s version of Galwan clash Just In 1 hr ago FCI Recruitment 2021: Now apply for AGM, Medical officer posts by March 31 1 hr ago Bodoland People's Front to be part of 'Grand Alliance' in Assam assembly polls 2021 1 hr ago EC removes ... » Learn More about To curb espionage, US moves bill to ban 10 year entry visa to China