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Fifty-five years after playing six straight matches at Wembley Stadium to win the 1966 World Cup, England could play another six at the famous venue at this year's European Championship. Nine of the 24 teams at the postponed tournament will host matches, but no city has more games on the schedule than London. England's three Group D matches will be played at Wembley, and they could stay in town for the round of 16 if they finish at the top. From there, the team could head to Rome for the quarterfinals and then possibly back to Wembley for the semifinals and final. By then, authorities will be hoping to fill more than a quarter of the 90,000 seats if the coronavirus situation improves. Five other teams will also play all their group games at home, including three-time champions Germany and Spain in Munich and Seville, respectively. Also, Italy will play its group matches in Rome, the Netherlands will stay in Amsterdam and Denmark will host its matches in Copenhagen. Those games ...

Image Source : AP China’s ruling Communist Party eases birth limits, allows couples to have 3 children China’s ruling Communist Party said Monday it will ease birth limits to allow all couples to have three children instead of two in hopes of slowing the rapid aging of its population, which is adding to strains on the economy and society. The ruling party has enforced birth limits since 1980 to restrain population growth but worries the number of working-age people is falling too fast while the share over age 65 is rising. That threatens to disrupt its ambitions to transform China into a prosperous consumer society and global technology leader. A ruling party meeting led by President Xi Jinping decided to introduce “measures to actively deal with the aging population,” the official Xinhua News Agency said. It said leaders agreed ”implementing the policy of one couple can have three children and supporting measures are conducive to improving China...

[ad_1] Filmmaker Zack Obid trembles with excitement: he has just found a miniature work of art during a treasure hunt that an American artist organises every week in his Brooklyn neighbourhood. Steve Wasterval estimates that in the last three years he has painted and hidden about 80 tiny landscape drawings of Greenpoint, an area with a large Polish community seen as increasingly hip in recent times with young creatives moving in. "I really wanted to give my art away. I wanted to put it up on walls and out in the street," says Wasterval, 40, at his studio inside a former Faber Castell pencil factory. "I remember thinking they should be tiny paintings so I can hide them and people can find them and I can find as many as I want," he adds. Typically, every weekend at an unspecified time, Wasterval publishes on his Instagram account a photo of a landscape in front of the spot that inspired the work, always in Greenpoint. Within minutes, a dozen people arrive at the scene...

India GDP Growth Rate: India's economy grew by 1.6 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2020-21, restricting the full-year contraction to 7.3 per cent, official data showed on Monday. Here are all the LIVE UPDATES:- -The fourth quarter growth was better than the 0.5 per cent expansion in the previous October-December quarter of 2020-21. -The gross domestic product (GDP) had expanded by 3 per cent in the corresponding January-March period of 2019-20, according to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO). वित्तवर्ष 2021 की GDP में तेज गिरावट, ग्रोथ रेट -7.3% रही...जानें वजह #GDP #GDPData pic.twitter.com/bfcNaaJFUO — Zee Business (@ZeeBusiness) May 31, 2021 -In 2020-21, the Indian economy contracted by 7.3 per cent against ...

[ad_1]  Twitter  has to comply with the new Information Technology rules for digital media if they have not stayed, the Delhi High Court said on Monday. Justice Rekha Palli issued notice to the Centre and social media platform Twitter seeking their stand on a plea by a lawyer, Amit Acharya, claiming non-compliance of the rules by it. While Twitter claimed before the court that it has complied with the rules and appointed a resident grievance officer, the central government disputed the claim. "They have to follow it (rules), if it has not been stayed," the court said. In his plea, filed through advocate Akash Vajpai and Manish Kumar, Acharya said that he came to know about the alleged non-compliance when he tried to lodge a complaint against a couple of tweets. During the hearing, central government standing counsel Ripudaman Singh Bhardwaj told the court that Twitter has not complied with the rules. Acharya, in his plea, said that the new IT rules took effect from Feb...

[ad_1] For ages now, yoga is credited with keeping the body clean and healthy, keeping its balance and helping it recover from modern-day ailments. Not just from a mental standpoint, yoga asanas are known to heal physically, too. This time, in the pandemic , as people look for ways to remain in the pink of health, Grand Master Akshar, a philanthropist, spiritual master, lifestyle coach, yoga-preneur and author shares some combinations of postures and breathing techniques, with which you can strengthen your immunity and keep lungs healthy. Khand Pranayama Try this breathing exercise today. (Photo: PR handout) ‘Khand’ means ‘part’. This breathing exercise involves breaking up the breath into two more parts/installments. Formation: – Sit in a steady, and comfortable pose – Straighten your back and close your eyes – Place your palms on your knees – As you inhale, divide your breath into two equal parts – Without holding in ...

[ad_1] Two thieves decided to mug two teenagers near the Highworth Co-op store in London and steal their valuable belongings. They succeeded, landing themselves a haul of an iPhone 7 and a wallet that had 75 pounds, as per a report by Swindon Advertiser. Then, instead of fleeing and laying low and doing things you would expect a thief to do, they went to a restaurant and filmed their dinner over FaceTime with the stolen iPhone, without doing anything to the stolen iPhone, like resetting or disabling any function. The thieves had actually driven off after stealing the iPhone but the license plate number of the car they drove off in was memorised by the victim who told it to the police. The thieves didn’t bother changing the car or any means to disguise their vehicle, a Vauxhall Corsa. Some hours later, the thieves were caught, with the FaceTime call record on iPhone serving as the incriminatory evidence against the two, one of whom has been identified as Kairo Theophilus-Reid. He i...

Image Source : AP/FILE 'Strive to comply with applicable laws in India', Twitter says amid row with govt Hours after the Delhi High Court's observation, Twitter on Monday said that the platform strives to comply with applicable laws in India. Earlier, Twitter has criticised the new IT rules and regulations, saying they "inhibit free, open public conversation".  Meanwhile, the Centre has alleged that Twitter refused to comply with new digital rules requiring identification of the originator of a flagged message and appointing redressal officers and the purported commitment of the US-based firm to India not only sounds hollow but completely self-serving. "Twitter strives to comply with applicable laws in India. We continue to be strictly guided by principles of transparency, a commitment to empowering every voice on the service, and protecting freedom of expression and privacy under the Indian law," a Twitter Spokesperson said in a fresh statement tod...

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - MAY 24: Flags of participant countries and EU are seen at the European Union ... [+] headquarters ahead of EU Leaders' Summit in Brussels, Belgium on May 24, 2021. (Photo by Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Anadolu Agency via Getty Images The bureaucracy that is the European Union just received another blow, this time from its residents. The population of the 27-country bloc are hugely divided over some of the key aspects of EU membership, a recent report by researchers at Oxford University shows. The news comes in the wake of the UK leaving the bloc last year and the EU's disastrous handling of the COVID-19 pandemic over the last year or so. Such dissatisfaction may lead more countries to want to break away from the union, likely harming the broader European economy. Few See Freedom of Movement As Benefit to Them On the surface, the report, titled "Europe Today and Tomorrow: What Europeans Want," shows that surveyed re...

[ad_1] New Delhi: Lung cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. It is responsible for 13 percent of all new cancer cases and 19 percent of cancer-related deaths worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation, lung cancer was the most common cause of cancer deaths in 2020. The most significant risk factor for lung cancer is cigarette smoking. Lung cancer chances are also affected by using other tobacco products such as cigars or pipes. Tobacco smoke contains about 7,000 compounds, many of which are toxins. People who smoke cigarettes are 15 to 30 times more likely to get lung cancer or die from lung cancer than people who do not smoke. Lung cancer can develop even if you only smoke a few cigarettes a day or smoke occasionally. The longer a person smokes and the more cigarettes smoked per day, the greater the danger. Vijith Shetty, MD DM, Consultant Medical Oncologist, K.S. Hegde Hospital, Mangalore, tells IANSlife, ...

[ad_1] Seoul: Korean Air announced on May 27 that it has been selected as a 5-star airline by Skytrax, receiving the highest level of safety rating related to the prevention of COVID-19. Skytrax is an airline rating and consulting agency based in London, UK. Since last year, this institution has evaluated the safety level of COVID-19 for airlines around the world and has been giving grades from 1 star to 5 star (COVID-19 airline safety rating). Korean Air was selected as the top five-star airline in the World Airline Star Rating, which is Skytrax`s airline service quality evaluation in 2020. Korean Air President Ki-hong Woo said, "I am delighted to receive a 5-star rating in the Skytrax COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating, which focuses on the safety, cleanliness and quarantine efforts of airlines. Through "Care First", we are strengthening communication taking into account customers` point of view so that they can safely board the plane." "I would like to express m...

As per reports spectators are likely to be allowed for the second phase of Indian Premier League 2021, which will be played in the UAE in the September-October window. It is understood that the UAE government will allow the fans in the stadium on the condition that they will be vaccinated. In fact, most of the UAE population has already been vaccinated. It is reported that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) will not have many issues in hosting the spectators unless the local government comes up with an event-specific rule. “The vaccinated fans can be allowed up to 50 percent of the [stadium] capacity,” a UAE board official said as quoted by Cricbuzz. Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India vice-president Rajeev Shukla had confirmed on Saturday that the second leg of the IPL 2021 will be hosted in the UAE. There are 31 matches remaining in the 14th season of the tournament and the league is expected to resume o...

Image Source : ANI/ FILE Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay Amid a tussle between Centre and West Bengal over Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay, CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that the chief secretary will work as her advisor from Tuesday. "The chief secretary retired today. Therefore, he could not join the central deputation," the CM added.  "I will not allow him (Alapan Bandyopadhyay) to leave Nabanna. He is now the Chief Advisor to Chief Minister. We have appointed HK Dwivedi as the new Chief Secretary and BP Gopalika as the new Home Secretary," Mamata Banerjee told reporters. The union government on Friday ordered West Bengal to relieve Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay for further posting at Centre. The move came hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's review meeting on damage caused by cyclone Yaas which was skipped by chief minister Mamata Banerjee. In its order, the DoPT said, "Approved the placement of Alapan Bandyopadhya...

[ad_1]  Twitter  has to comply with the new Information Technology rules for digital media if they have not stayed, the Delhi High Court said on Monday. Justice Rekha Palli issued notice to the Centre and social media platform Twitter seeking their stand on a plea by a lawyer, Amit Acharya, claiming non-compliance of the rules by it. While Twitter claimed before the court that it has complied with the rules and appointed a resident grievance officer, the central government disputed the claim. "They have to follow it (rules), if it has not been stayed," the court said. In his plea, filed through advocate Akash Vajpai and Manish Kumar, Acharya said that he came to know about the alleged non-compliance when he tried to lodge a complaint against a couple of tweets. During the hearing, central government standing counsel Ripudaman Singh Bhardwaj told the court that Twitter has not complied with the rules. Acharya, in his plea, said that the new IT rules took effect from Feb...

[ad_1] Listening to the rhythm of the falling rain is therapeutic for most of us and teaching us to tap into its many health benefits is Indian supermodel Milind Soman who recently pumped up our drooping energies to hit the grind this Monday. Fiving fans a glimpse of his short 6km daily run in the “beautiful hills outside Mumbai”, Milind served us all the fitness motivation we need to take us through the rest of the week. Taking to his social media handle, the actor shared a picture that gave fitness enthusiasts a sneak-peek of his rigorous exercise session. Donning only a pair of navy blue shorts, Milind flaunted a bare torso and his signature salt and pepper look accessorised with a pair of brown-tinted sunglasses. Running in the backdrop of lush greenery, Milind’s exotic workout was frozen on camera by his wife, Ankita Konwar. He shared in the caption, “Runnin’ in the rain! Been running short 6km runs every day in these beautiful hills outside Mumbai, wa...

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Ruins of the Greenwood District after the massacre of African Americans in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in June 1921. American National Red Cross photograph collection. GHI | Universal Images Group | Getty Images A century ago this week, the wealthiest U.S. Black community was burned to the ground. At the turn of the 20th century, the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, became one of the first communities in the country thriving with Black entrepreneurial businesses. The prosperous town, founded by many descendants of slaves, earned a reputation as the Black Wall Street of America and became a harbor for African Americans in a highly segregated city under Jim Crow laws. On May 31, 1921, a white mob turned Greenwood upside down in one of the worst racial massacres in U.S. history. In the matter of hours, 35 square blocks of the vibrant Black community were turned into smoldering ashes. Countless Black people were killed — estimates ranged from 55 to more than 300 — and 1,000 homes and...

Retail inflation for industrial workers marginally eased to 5.14 percent in April compared to 5.64 percent in March, mainly due to lower prices of certain food items, as per a report by Ministry of Labour and Employment. "Year-on-year inflation for the month (April) stood at 5.14 percent compared to 5.64 per cent for the previous month and 5.45 percent during the corresponding month of the previous year," the labour ministry said in a statement.   See Zee Business Live TV Streaming Below: According to the statement, food inflation stood at 4.78 percent in April against 5.36 percent in the previous month. The same was at 6.56 per cent in April 2020. The All-India CPI-IW (Consumer Price Index-Industrial Workers) for April 2021 increased by 0.5 points and stood at 120.1 points from 119.6 points in March. In terms of one-month percentage change, it rose by 0.42 per cent in April compared to March this year while the increase was 0.92 per cent as against the same period a year ago...

[ad_1] Written by Apoorva Mandavilli In April, as the Food and Drug Administration paused use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine to evaluate the risk of blood clots in women younger than 50, many scientists noted that clots associated with birth control pills were much more common. The comparison was intended to reassure women of the vaccine’s safety. Instead, it has stoked anger in some quarters — not about the pause, but about the fact that most contraceptives available to women are hundreds of times riskier, and yet safer alternatives are not in sight. The clots linked to the vaccine were a dangerous type in the brain, while birth control pills increase the chances of a blood clot in the leg or lung — a point quickly noted by many experts. But the distinction made little difference to some women. “Where was everyone’s concern for blood clots when we started putting 14-year-old girls on the pill,” one woman wrote on Twi...

[ad_1] West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said that Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay has retired today on May 31 from his service, he is not going to join in Delhi." I will not allow Alapan Bandyopadhyay to leave Nabanna. He is now the Chief Adviser to Chief Minister," said West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee."Our chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay retired today; he will continue as chief advisor to CM for next three years," Mamata Banerjee further said. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting him to withdraw the Centre's order and asserted that the state government "can't release and is not releasing its the top bureaucrat at this critical hours" and requested the Prime Minister to withdraw, recall and reconsider the decision and rescind the order. "I request you "to withdraw, recall, reconsider your decision and rescind the latest so-called order in larger public int...

[ad_1] The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi will soon launch a new department of energy science and engineering for expanding the scope and depth of activities being undertaken by the 45-year-old Centre for Energy Studies (CES). The CES will be converted into the Department of Energy Science and Engineering. Read | IIT-Madras collaborates with IBM for research in quantum computing Besides continuing with three existing MTech programmes (including one sponsored by the International Solar Alliance for working fellows from different countries) presently being offered by the Centre for Energy Studies, the new department would offer an undergraduate degree programme i.e. BTech in Energy Engineering starting from the academic session 2021-2022 with an intake of 40 students qualifying JEE (Advanced). KA Subramanian, Head, CES, said, “There is a critical need to nurture manpower with the capacity to flexibly respond to various energy and environment-related challe...

GENEVA - In marking World No-Tobacco Day, the World Health Organization is urging smokers to quit their habit, warning they are at higher risk of dying from COVID-19 than non-smokers. Head of WHO's Tobacco Control Program, Vinayak Prasad tells VOA a plethora of scientific studies over the past year confirm smokers face a 50% higher risk of developing severe disease and death from COVID-19. "It is logical because smoking does compromise on the lung functions and this virus does attack the lungs. So, that is where we see the rational for taking measures to not use tobacco," he said. The World Health Organization is urging smokers to join its year-long quit tobacco campaign, which helps countries scale-up their tobacco-control services. These include running national awareness campaigns, opening new cessation clinics, and offering nicotine replacement therapies. Prasad says it is of utmost importance to make users aware of the risks they run. He says some eight million peopl...