Tag: India
“We have to play for our glory,” says Indian coach Dennerby ahead of the AFC Qualifiers match against Uzbekistan
Tashkent [Uzbekistan]Oct 31 (ANI): At stake is “pride, honor and reputation” for the Indian senior women’s team when they take on Uzbekistan in their final match at the Paris 2024 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Round 2 on Wednesday at Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent at 17:30 IST. Back-to-back losses to Japan and…
Häkkänen: In the situation in Gaza, there is no reason to cancel the arms trade between Finland and Israel
Häkkänen said that the Defense Ministries of Finland and Israel have signed a separate agreement on the commitment of both authorities to the trade, which – he added – will not be realized until years from today. The Left Alliance has called on the government to suspend arms sales with Israel, arguing that it is…
Women’s Indian Open: Aline Krauter wins title, Diksha finishes third; 3 Indians in top 10
Gurugram (Haryana)[India]October 23 (ANI): Leading by two shots in the fourth and final round of the USD 400,000 Women’s Indian Open, overnight leader Germany’s Aline Krauter (68) overcame an early challenge from fellow rookie Sara Kjellker (71) of Sweden to win her first Ladies European Tour title at DLF Golf and Country Club. Krauter with…
Diksha 2nd, Vani 3rd as Indians make strong start in Women’s Indian Open; Norges Stavnar takes the lead
Gurugram (Haryana)[India]October 20 (ANI): There was a strong Indian presence at the top of the scoreboard as one of the favorites Diksha Dagar (67) and a resurgent Vani Kapoor (68), playing on her home ground, occupied two of the top three spots after the first round of the Women’s Indian Open at the DLF Golf…
Finland has been chosen as the host of the 2027 Abylympics
In the tender, Finland faced India and the Nordic countries emerged as the winners. The Abylympics are more than just a competition; it is a three-day event where participants face challenges that require a high level of professionalism. By hosting the event, Skills Finland aims to present the country’s exceptional special education system and its…
Reports: NFL targeting Spain or Brazil for 2024 game
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) The NFL will soon decide whether it will play a 2024 regular-season game in Spain or Brazil, league vice president Peter O’Reilly said Tuesday, according to multiple media reports. Last month, the NFL told its teams that Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo were all possibilities to host…
Finland and India are coming together in a pioneering educational and technology project
In addition, pioneering initiatives to develop cooperation in vocational education are enthusiastically emphasized. These initiatives are in line with Finland’s goal to obtain and employ skilled experts from India in fields where there is significant demand.” The main highlight of Minister Henriksson’s visit is his participation in the Asian Education and Skills Conference, which is…
In Finland, immigration is still close to record levels
The forecast for the whole year is 54,092, more than 5,000 more than in 2022. The figures do not include Ukrainians, seasonal workers and family members of recipients of international protection. In 2022, more than 20,000 people immigrated to the country for work, of which the largest non-EU nationality groups were Russians, Filipinos and Indians,…
Espoo and the Finnish Technology Industry are cooperating to attract international IT experts
For more than a decade, the city of Espoo has been actively working to connect people moving to Finland for study, work or family reasons with employers suffering from labor shortages. “Espoo has always attracted job seekers and talent. The willingness of companies to recruit international labor is crucial in terms of attracting skilled labor,”…
How musk oxen have fought back in the Russian Arctic
Large and formidable musk oxen are some of the oldest animals on our planet. They came to Siberia and Eurasia 3.5 million years ago, having descended from the Himalayan mountains, and gradually moved further north of the continent. About 190,000 years ago, they crossed the Bering Isthmus into North America and settled in Alaska and…
6 young Portuguese activists go to court in Climate Fight
COSTA DA CAPARICA, Portugal – Sofia Oliveira was 12 years old when catastrophic forest fires in central Portugal killed more than 100 people in 2017. She “felt it was now or never to raise our voices” as her country appeared to be in the grip of deadly human-caused climate change . Now a university student,…
Nine players share early lead in Pure Insurance Championship
(Photo credit: Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK) Jerry Kelly, Mike Weir of Canada and Steven Alker of New Zealand are part of a nine-way tie for first place after a round of the Pure Insurance Championship on Friday in Monterey Peninsula, California. The log jam of 4-under 68 also features Brian Gay, Dicky Pride,…
Governments should increase spending on public health care
On Thursday, a high level meeting government officials will take place during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly to discuss global progress towards achieving Universal health coverage (UHC) by 2030. Governments are serious about meeting this goal, one of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goalsshould start by putting their money where their mouth…
The UNICEF report highlights the urgent need to accelerate progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for children
However, UNICEF’s latest report reveals that two-thirds of child-related targets are far behind. “Seven years ago, nations pledged to end poverty, hunger and inequality worldwide while ensuring access to basic services for all. But now, halfway through those goals, we are running out of time to fulfill those promises.” stated Catherine RussellDirector General of UNICEF.…
Swedish woman falls in love with Pakistani man, flies to KP to marry him
Islamabad [Pakistan]September 16 (ANI): In yet another online love story, a Swedish woman traveled to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to marry her Pakistani lover, ARY News reported. Thanyarat Yantasath (44) arrived in the Swat area of Allabad Charbagh to visit her 23-year-old lover Ahmed Shah. Following their online friendship, the Swedish woman moved to Swat after…
Almost 5,000 applicants apply for VAMK’s energy technology program
VAMK, which offers a total of 210 study places in two bachelor’s and three master’s programs, has gathered wide attention, and a total of 5,594 applications were submitted during the joint application period. Nationally, these figures reflect a larger development: the initial number of applicants for bachelor’s and master’s programs is 56,089 from all Finnish…
South Africa cannot break the curse of inequality. Why and what can be done
South Africa is ranked one of the most unequal societies in the world. The Conversation Africa spoke to Imraan Valodia, Professor of Economics and Dean of the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management at the University of the Witwatersrand, about inequality in South Africa. Has income inequality gotten worse in the last 20 years? According…
Pause for Finland’s demand to leave the EU, bomb shelters and the first digital travel passport: Finland in the world press
The article compares the statement to the long-term goal of basic Finns to leave the EU because of concerns about centralized decision-making in Brussels. Valtonen believes that the government’s recently announced policy program, developed after extensive discussions, clearly shows the government’s support for the EU. “No one expects that all the coalition parties agree on…
Himachal Pradesh: Tibetans in exile celebrate 63rd Democracy Day in Dharamshala
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India]September 2 (ANI): Tibetans in exile celebrated the 63rd anniversary of Democracy Day in Dharamshala which marks the beginning of the Tibetan democratic system in exile. Leaders of the exiled Tibetan government, including Tibetan parliamentarians and other dignitaries, gathered at the main Buddhist temple, Tsuglagkhang, here in the northern Indian mountain town…
Sweden stands behind Ukraine: Swedish member of parliament against inviting Russia, Belarus to the Nobel Prize ceremony
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India]September 3 (ANI): Swedish MP Margareta Elisabeth Cederfel said that Sweden stands behind Ukraine that Russia and Belarus, which were previously invited to the Nobel Prize ceremony, are not welcome in their country. The Nobel Foundation has reversed a controversial decision to invite the ambassadors of Russia, Belarus and Iran to the…
Swedish parliamentary delegation expresses solidarity with Tibetans
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India]September 3 (ANI): An eleven-member Swedish parliamentary delegation attended the 63rd anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day on Saturday and expressed solidarity with Tibetans. The delegation, led by Margareta Elisabeth Cederfelt, also met with the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama and emphasized the importance of his message advocating peace. September 2nd marks…
"It shows a lack of commitment," says an Indian professor about the government’s immigration plans
Aalto University criticized the government’s plans to cancel work-based residence permits after three months of unemployment.
People-centered globalization: taking the G20 to the last mile, leaving no one behind
And we walk together towards a common future – one future – which is the undeniable truth in these interconnected times. The post-pandemic world order is very different from the world before it. There are, among other things, three important changes. First, there is a growing understanding that a shift from a GDP-centric worldview to…
Real Madrid full back Dani Carvajal slams Luis Rubiales for kissing Hermoso in the World Cup final
New Delhi [India]September 6 (ANI): Real Madrid full-back Dani Carvajal slammed suspended Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales for kissing Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup. The Spanish right-back has become the latest player to criticize Rubiales for his actions after Spain won their first FIFA Women’s World Cup title. “I want to make a…
India Day 2023: Connecting cultures, celebrating friendship
A cultural extravaganza The day started early and was followed by a lively cultural extravaganza. Traditional music and dance performances from different regions of India captivated the audience. From the rhythmic rhythms of Bhangra to the energetic Lavan, the fusion of Bhangratyam, the performances reflected India’s diverse cultural heritage. Viewers were enthralled to witness the…
Top seeds flare on day 2 of Tamil Nadu International Surf Open QS 3000
Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu)[India], August 17 (ANI): Competition has continued today at the Tamil Nadu International Surf Open World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 3,000 with the men’s top seeds hitting the water at Mahabalipuram Beach. Performance levels lifted as conditions improved with clean surf in the two-foot-plus range. The Round of 48 and 6…
Record-low births in early 2023
Birth rates have been declining for nine consecutive years in the 2010s. In 2010, the total fertility rate was 1.87, but by 2019, it had decreased to 1.35. Following this, there was a slight recovery in birth rates in 2020 and 2021, but last year, the birth rate declined again, resulting in a total fertility…
Proton X50 Spied Near Nashik – Creta, Selto’s Rival From Geely
The Indian car market is among the largest in the world. India even surpassed Japan in car sales a few times to become the third largest car market in the world. In this market, it’s the compact SUV space that’s getting massive action. If there is a new manufacturer trying to enter the Indian market,…
Ultimate Table Tennis: Ayhika shines as Dabang Delhi beats U Mumba TT for second win
Pune (Maharashtra) [India]July 25 (ANI): India’s world number 135 Ayhika Mukherjee upset world number 26 Lily Zhang as Dabang Delhi TTC beat U Mumba TT 11-4 to register their second win in the ongoing Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 4 at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex on Monday. Ayhika fought for every point and won…
That’s why so many die in Putin’s army
Private mobiles and ancient weapons. Hear Ekot’s foreign reporter Trygve Ulriksen Skogseth tell about why so many soldiers and high-ranking military personnel in the Russian army have been killed recently. Two examples of high-ranking military personnel killed by the Ukrainian army are Russian Major Generals Oleg Mityaev and Andrey Suchovetsky. Host: Martin Wicklin Guest: Trygve…