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'Tennis isn't a sport that is fair. I have what I deserved in my career, and over here in Australia I had chances, but I was not able to convert it.' IMAGE: Rafael Nadal has now lost in the quarter-finals two years running, having been outplayed by eventual finalist Dominic Thiem last year. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Rafael Nadal shrugged off his derailed bid for the Grand Slam record with a pledge to keep "fighting" but the Spaniard leaves the Australian Open with familiar regrets after bowing out to a rising talent on Wednesday. World number two Nadal appeared set to cruise into the last four at Melbourne Park but was overhauled 3-6, 2-6, 7-6(4), 6-4, 7-5 by Stefanos Tsitsipas, an opponent he destroyed in the 2019 semi-finals. I ) just accept and keep going. That's the life. they ) deserve. Tennis isn't a sport that is fair. I have what I deserved in my career, and over here in Australia I had chances, but I was not able to convert it. That's ... » Learn More about Nadal’s grand ambitions thwarted in Australia again

Video Player Close HANGZHOU, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Wen Shishan, 57, wandered in a bamboo grove, holding a machete in search of ideal materials to make oil-paper umbrellas, an old craft dating back to over a millennium ago. Situated in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, Wen's workshop boasts more than 800,000 fans on the popular Chinese short-video platform Douyin. The digital renaissance of the ancient handicraft can be traced in part to Zhang Jianhua, a short video maker born in the 1990s. In 2018, Zhang began to help Wen film the production process of the oil-paper umbrellas, driven by a fierce reluctance to let the fine art vanish into thin air. As Wen and his delicate artifacts flicker across hundreds of millions of smartphone screens, the old master feels increasingly heartened. "For the first time in my over 30 years of making the umbrellas, so many people are taking an interest in the craft. The life of craftsmen like me changed beyond recognition ... » Learn More about Across China: Rapid-fire Douyin videos revive faded craft glory

New Delhi: ‘Bigg Boss 14’ winner Rubina Dilaik on Friday (February 26) recalled her big moment of winning the trophy in the Bigg Boss grand finale. Taking to Instagram, Rubina shared the picture in which she can be seen pouting with her eyes closed and holding the Bigg Boss 14 trophy. But what stands out in the picture is her shimmery golden saree. Rubina, who looks gorgeous in the picture, soon set the internet ablaze with her post. Take a look at the pic: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rubina Dilaik (@rubinadilaik) ‘Choti Bahu’ fame Rubina Dilaik had earlier posted a group photo including her husband, actor Abhinav Shukla, her parents and sister Jyotika Dilaik and Rahul Mahajan celebrating her Bigg Boss win. She wrote alongside the picture, “These smiles are my greatest victories @ashukla09 @jyotikadilaik @therahulmahajan.” View this post on Instagram ... » Learn More about Rubina Dilaik stuns in golden saree in fresh photo with Bigg Boss 14 trophy

Actor Kartikeya Gummakonda’s '' Chaavu Kaburu Challaga '' is finally gearing up for release. It will be at the theatres on March 19, 2021. A grand pre-release event has been scheduled to happen on March 9 , in Hyderabad. Reports are that Stylish star Allu Arjun will be attending this event as its chief guest. Also, several other top film personalities will be at the event. Well, let us wait for an official announcement from the team to know more about the pre-release event. The first look poster of ''Chaavu Kaburu Challaga'' was unveiled some time ago and has garnered a good response from the film buffs. As far as ''Chaavu Kaburu Challaga'' is concerned, the teaser had already created a huge impact and similarly, the first song too has gained huge popularity. The team has come up with a beautiful melody song that struck the right chord with the music lovers. Lavanya Tripathi will be seen essaying the leading lady opposite Kartikeya in the film, which also has Aamani, ... » Learn More about Allu Arjun to attend the pre-release event of ”Chaavu Kaburu Challaga”

The Biden administration announced sanctions and visa bans on Friday targeting Saudi Arabian citizens over the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi , but stopped short of imposing sanctions on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman himself. U.S. President Joe Biden's actions in the first weeks of his administration appear aimed at fulfilling campaign promises to realign Saudi ties after critics accused his predecessor, Donald Trump, of giving the Arab ally and major oil producer a pass on gross human rights violations. A senior Biden administration official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the approach aims to create a new launching-off point for ties with the kingdom without breaking a core relationship in the Middle East. Relations have been severely strained for years by the war in Yemen and the killing inside a Saudi consulate of Khashoggi, a U.S. resident who wrote columns for the Washington Post critical of the crown prince's policies. Importantly, the decisions ... » Learn More about U.S. imposes sanctions, visa bans on Saudis for journalist Khashoggi’s killing

For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now Vaccine FAQ: How much does a COVID-19 shot cost? When, how, where to get it in Phase-2 View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts #Coronavirus Co-WIN app: Here's how to download COVID-19 vaccination certificate #Coronavirus As six states account for 86% new cases, high-level COVID-19 meet held #Coronavirus Flying to UP from Maharashtra, Kerala? You will need to take a COVID-19 test #Coronavirus Maharashtra Class 10, 12 exam 2021 will be held #Coronavirus Coronavirus cases: India extends ban on flight services till March 1; Check details #Coronavirus UP govt orders rapid antigen tests for Air Passengers from Maharashtra, Kerala Just In 3 min ago West Bengal opinion polls give TMC the clear edge, BJP not far behind 38 min ago No bigger irony than questioning valour of country's Army: ... » Learn More about Coronavirus cases: India reports 16,488 new COVID-19 cases, 113 deaths in past 24 hours

NANJING - It was the first time for 75-year-old fisherman Zhou Yalin to celebrate the Spring Festival ashore after he bid farewell to his fishing career on the Yangtze River, China's longest river, last year. After enjoying dinner with his family, Zhou watched the Spring Festival Gala on TV and stayed up all night on Chinese Lunar New Year's Eve for the first time in his life. "I used to catch fish on the river on New Year's Eve for there would be a surge in demand for aquatic products during the Spring Festival," recalled Zhou, who like most fishermen believed that a good New Year's Eve catch would bring about a bountiful harvest in the new year. Zhou's family has been engaged in the fishing business for four generations in a small village in the city of Taizhou, East China's Jiangsu province. Born on a fishing boat, Zhou took it for granted that he would make a living by fishing, just as his ancestors did. "I was destined to be a fisherman, as it's almost like my family ... » Learn More about Former fisherman celebrates first Spring Festival ashore

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

The Uttarakhand floods this week have brought us face to face with an inescapable reality — climate change. The signs are showing globally, Earth’s atmosphere warmed by greenhouse gas emissions, causing Arctic sea ice to melt rapidly, oceans warming (surface water temperatures have been higher over the last three decades than at any time since 1880) and sea levels rising. Air temperature over land is rising even faster, hastening glacial melting — the probable cause of the Uttarakhand tragedy. India is highly vulnerable to climate change, 75% of our districts susceptible to extreme weather events, including increasingly severe cyclonic storms, intense downpours and parching heat waves. ‘A colonial mindset thought technology could control nature — that caused climate change’ This situation urgently needs new mitigations — and a new vision. Once, a ‘Promethean’ approach was used towards nature. This entailed human arrogance vis-à-vis the environment, with a belief ... » Learn More about To nature, with respect

Rahul Vaidya gets a surprise visitor on Valentine's Day. The last Weekend Ka Vaar episode kicks off with Salman Khan gracing the stage and announcing that the grand finale of Bigg Boss 14 will take place next week. Salman then discusses the Ticket to Finale task. He lauds Rubina Dilaik and Nikki Tamboli for playing the game well and for supporting each other. Rakhi Sawant is praised for her efforts for wanting to reach the finale. Salman asks Rahul Vaidya and Aly Goni why they bully Rakhi, and the former gets aggressive while defending himself. Salman indirectly taunts him and tells Rahul to calm down. Next, Salman fires Vindu Dara Singh for not demotivating Rakhi despite being his connection. Khan also pulls up Aly for being rude to Jasmin Bhasin and showcasing her in bad light. Goni tries to defend himself but in vain. The top six contestants are asked to rate themselves. This leads to a heated discussion, and ultimately Rubina gets ranked at ... » Learn More about : LOVE is in the house!