Washington Sundar set to make his Test debut against AustraliaWashington Sundar is all set to make his Test debut when the series decider gets underway at the ‘Gabba’, Brisbane on Friday. Both teams are locked 1-1 in what has been a dramatic series of fortune swings so far. India, though, has been hit by a spate of injuries. … [Read more...] about Morning Digest: PM Modi to launch COVID-19 vaccination drive on Jan. 16; farmers to attend 9th round of talks with govt without ‘much hope’, and more
Red sea reefer 170 forum
Through a lens, hopefully
Globally, the film industry has been hit hard by COVID-19 and chances of getting to watch films as they were intended to be seen — up there on a big screen — have been either scarce or non-existent. While exact losses are yet to be calculated, film industry trade papers estimate that billions of dollars have been wiped out over the past 12 months, countless film productions have either been shut down or postponed, and release dates of films already "in the can" are in a constant state of flux. … [Read more...] about Through a lens, hopefully
Asia recorded 17 percent rise in piracy, armed robbery in 2020: report
"The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the importance of shipping for global trade. The 32 percent year-on-year increase in the actual incidents in 2020 is a stark reminder that more needs be done to enhance the safety of maritime transport and safeguard the well-being of crew," said Masafumi Kuroki, Executive Director of ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre, which is based in Singapore. … [Read more...] about Asia recorded 17 percent rise in piracy, armed robbery in 2020: report
