Twitter is possibly the top social platform for things to trend the fastest. There’s always something trending or making news on Twitter which varies from region to region. So what made the most buzz on Twitter this year? The micro-blogging platform has just revealed its most memorable moments of 2019 through its “annual Year on Twitter global report”. The most retweeted tweet globally on Twitter was the “World Record Egg” which achieved its goal of getting the most retweets. Twitter however highlighted that the most retweeted tweet was actually from Yusaku Maezawa but it didn’t make it to the list because it offered payment in exchange for followers or retweets. Let's set a world record together and get the most retweeted tweet on Twitter. Beating the current world record held by Yusaku Maezawa @yousuck2020 (5.3 million!) pic.twitter.com/VkMPwJo9GI— World Record Egg (@egg_rt_record) January 14, 2019 BTS obviously made it to this list bagging … [Read more...] about World record egg, BTS, Game of Thrones and all that ruled Twitter in 2019
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Sunrisers’ real test against Kings XI Punjab as Warner set to bid adieu
IMAGE: Warner-Bairstow combination worked wonders for SRH. Photograph: BCCI David Warner will be aiming to finish his scintillating campaign on a high even as Sunrisers Hyderabad's brittle middle-order face a tricky test against Kings XI Punjab in a 12th round Indian Premier League encounter, in Hyderabad, on Monday. With both teams locked on 10 points from 11 games, a win will give either some breathing space ahead of their final two matches. For Hyderabad, KXIP encounter is the last game where they can avail the services of Warner before he leaves home for Australia's World Cup preparations alongside Steven Smith and Marcus Stoinis. Since his comeback from ball tampering ban, Warner has scored 611 runs in the tournament so far and is the current 'Orange Cap' holder. With IPL's second highest scorer Jonny Bairstow (445) already back home, Sunrisers' will face the problem in the last two games as they will miss their set opening pair.In all the five games that they have won this … [Read more...] about Sunrisers’ real test against Kings XI Punjab as Warner set to bid adieu
Trump to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital: White House
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump will recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and start the process of moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to the holy city, a move against the long-held American principles which many Arab leaders warned could trigger more violence in the Middle East. According to senior administration officials, Trump will make the major announcement along with his policy from the White House tonight. "The President would say that the US government recognises that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. He views this as recognition of historic reality," a senior administration official told reporters. "Jerusalem has been capital of Jewish people since ancient times and modern reality that it has been the seat of government, important ministries, its legislature, the Supreme court," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. In taking this action, Trump will fulfil a major campaign promise that has been made by a number of previous presidential candidates, … [Read more...] about Trump to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital: White House
Everyone including Sunil Chhetri needs to fight for a place: Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac
Igor Stimac, the newly-appointed head coach of India national team, is setting high standards for his players ahead of his first assignment in Thailand next month. The Croat has been conducting a training camp for the national team probables in New Delhi in preparation for the King’s Cup in Thailand and has promised a clean slate for every player, including India’s all-time highest goalscorer Sunil Chhetri. “We speak every day. I speak with all our players every day. That’s my approach. I need to do that. I need to get information from them,” he said in a media briefing in the city. “Of course, Sunil (Chhetri) is very valuable to our team. He is a role model to these young players who are knocking on the door. He has played so many games, he is so experienced, and has scored so many goals. But as well as others, he needs to fight for a place in the team. “We all start from zero. Football is like that. You don’t get anything for the … [Read more...] about Everyone including Sunil Chhetri needs to fight for a place: Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac
India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Preview: Battle of equals in series-finale
India will have to address the many inadequacies laid bare by a resolute West Indies in the second T20 International when the two teams made up of power-hitters square off in what promises to be an enthralling series-finale here on Wednesday. The rubber is locked 1-1 after two-time world champions West Indies turned on the style in the second T20 International in Thiruvananthapuram following a Virat Kohli special in the lung-opener in Hyderabad. Also Read: Shikhar Dhawan likely to miss ODI series against West Indies: ReportFor India, the focus will once again be on young guns like off-spinner Washington Sundar and under-fire wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant.The spotlight on Pant, especially, has been obsessive and it is expected to be no different when the team takes the field at the Wankhede Stadium. As for Sundar, it would be interesting to see whether the team management persists with him or gives chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav a game.Sundar has … [Read more...] about India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Preview: Battle of equals in series-finale