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Wimbledon 2024 prize money: How much will the winners get this time? Here's what you should know
Wimbledon 2024 will see a record prize money going to the winners, runners up, and others, with a whopping prize pool this time around. The grass court action is not only growing more intense, but the reward that comes along with it, is also growing every season. Here are some details about player takeaways from Wimbledon 2024.
Iran's imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi sentenced to another year in prison
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, imprisoned in Iran, received an additional one-year sentence for activism, including urging voters to boycott elections and writing to European lawmakers about torture. The Iranian government, angered by her Nobel Prize win, has not acknowledged the sentence. Mohammadi, a prominent activist, has faced numerous arrests and protests Iran's mandatory headscarf law. Her case highlights ongoing challenges to Iran's theocratic regime.
Companies go into T20 World Cup mode for employee bonding
Companies, including PhysicsWallah, CashKaro, Tredence, University Living, Pluxee, PeepalCo and Fat Tiger, have plans to mix work with pleasure by screening matches, curating special menus, setting up virtual gaming zones, organising World Cup-themed contests and some may even reward employees with cash prizes and passes to matches. The idea is to break the monotony of everyday tasks at work and foster a positive work culture, bonhomie, and a shared love of sports, HR heads of these firms said. Edtech unicorn, PhysicsWallah, is hosting the Physics Wallah Premiere League, a cricket tournament set to run from June 7-9.
Motherhood that shocks: Swedish dark fairy tale on abortion leaves audience shocked at Cannes.
Swedish director Magnus Von Horn's "The Girl With the Needle" -- one of 22 movies vying for the top Palme d'Or prize -- is at times so hard to watch that several viewers walked out of the screening.
Mad Max, Meryl and #MeToo in strong day for women at Cannes
Streep, who was awarded an honorary Palme d'Or at the opening ceremony, shared intimate stories from her career and spoke about the huge progress of women in the industry.
Alice Munro, Nobel literature winner revered as short story master, dead at 92
A spokesperson for publisher Penguin Random House Canada said Munro, winner of the Nobel literary prize in 2013, died Monday at home in Port Hope, Ontario. Munro had been in frail health for years and often spoke of retirement, a decision that proved final after the author's 2012 collection, "Dear Life."
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92 Palestinian journalists killed in Israel war: UNESCO awards Press Freedom Prize to reporters covering Gaza conflict
UNESCO has awarded its world press freedom prize to Palestinian journalists covering the Gaza war, recognizing their courage and commitment to freedom of expression. The award comes amidst a conflict that has claimed many lives and left many Palestinians and Israelis in captivity.
Archery World Cup: Jyothi Surekha seals India's fourth gold medal, wins in women's compound competition
Indian archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam secured her third gold medal at the Archery World Cup in Shanghai, marking her fourth win in the competition. India made a strong start to the event, securing four gold medals in the compound archery category. The women's compound archery team, consisting of Jyothi Surekha, Aditi Goswami, and Parneet, won the gold medal by defeating Italy 236-226. The men's team, consisting of Abhishek Verma, Prathmesh Fuge, and Priyansh, won the gold by defeating the Netherlands 238-231.
Companies shopping for workers floored by women
"There is a preference to hire women on assembly lines," said Lohit Bhatia, president of workforce management at leading staffing company Quess Corp. "Many automobile, EV and component makers as well as electronics and mobile manufacturers want to specifically hire women in roles that require precision work." Maruti Suzuki, MG Motor and Lumax among others are hiring an increasing number of female apprentices on the shop floor.
10 Best Smartwatches in UAE for enhanced Connectivity and Fitness Tracking (2024)
Explore the pinnacle of wearable technology with the best smartwatches in UAE. From leading brands like Apple, Samsung, and Huawei, these smartwatches offer a fusion of style, functionality, and innovation. With features ranging from health monitoring and fitness tracking to communication and navigation, they cater to diverse needs and preferences. Whether you are an active individual seeking comprehensive workout data or a fashion-forward individual looking for a sleek accessory, these smartwatches have been designed to meet your expectations.
WTA Finals to be held in Saudi Arabia from 2024-2026
WTA Finals relocating to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2024-2026, with $15.25M prize. Saudi Tennis Federation hosts top players. Mixed reactions highlight significance of the move for women's tennis.
Children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi to accept Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf
The children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi are set to accept this year’s Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf in a ceremony Sunday in the Norwegian capital. Mohammadi is renowned for campaigning for women's rights and democracy in her country, as well as fighting against the death penalty. Ali and Kiana Rahmani, Mohammadi’s twin 17-year-old children who live in exile in Paris with their father, will be given the prestigious award at Oslo City Hall, after which they will give the Nobel Peace Prize lecture in their mother's name.
Covid warriors given Indira Gandhi Peace Prize
Lauding the role of doctors, paramedics and others, she said, "They battled a disease of which nothing was known, a virus that respected no boundaries, that afflicted both patient and doctor, that harmed the sick and the nurse, the paramedic and even those that guarded, supplied and managed our hospitals." Yet, this community of people... rose to show the true essence of human resolve, tenacity, resilience and compassion, Sonia Gandhi noted.
Indian climate action entrepreneurs win Prince William's Earthshot Prize 2023
In the "Fix Our Planet" category, Aadith Moorthy's Boomitra emerged as the winner for its work with struggling farmers the world over. "The last year has been one of great change and even greater challenge. A year in which the effects of the climate crisis have become too visible to be ignored," said William, the Prince of Wales.
Indian firm, another lead by Indian-American among 5 winners of prestigious Earthshot Prize
An Indian solar-powered tech venture that is combating food waste in the country and a global soil carbon marketplace founded by an Indian-American are among this year's five winners of the prestigious Earthshot Prize. S4S Technologies combats food waste, rural poverty, and gender inequality by helping smallholder female farmers preserve and market surplus produce, the organisers said.
Duel of diplomacy: Inside the rift between Nobel Prize winner Abiy Ahmed & WHO head Tedros Adhanom
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who were once allies, are now on opposite sides of a campaign to discredit Tedros. Previously undisclosed Ethiopian government documents reveal allegations of embezzlement and sexual misconduct against Tedros, who denies all the accusations.
Claudia Goldin wins the 2023 Nobel Economics Prize
Claudia Goldin has been awarded the 2023 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel for her work on women's labour market outcomes. The economics prize has historically had few female winners, with only two since its inception in 1969. The economics prize is the last of the Nobel prizes to be awarded this season, with laureates in medicine, physics, chemistry, literature, and peace already announced.
Two unquiet bits about Nobel Peace Prize
Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian activist, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her advocacy for human rights and freedom. However, there are concerns about her being in jail and whether the international recognition will pressure Iranian authorities to release her.
Peace Behind the Bars: Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize winner, is still jailed
Women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi, who is now in jail, received the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. She was recognised for her efforts to end the oppression of women in Iran. "The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 to Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all," said the committee in a statement.
Five Nobel Peace laureates who won from jail
Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian rights campaigner, has become the fifth Nobel Peace Prize laureate to win the award while being imprisoned. She was honored for her advocacy against the oppression of women in Iran, including her fight against mandatory hijab and the death penalty. Mohammadi is the vice-president of the Defenders of Human Rights Centre, founded by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi. The four previous laureates who were imprisoned when they won the award are Carl Von Ossietzky, Aung San Suu Kyi, Liu Xiaobo, and Ales Bialiatski.
Narges Mohammadi wins 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight against oppression of women in Iran
Narges Mohammadi, a human rights advocate in Iran, has been awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight against the oppression of women and her promotion of human rights. Mohammadi has faced numerous arrests and convictions for her activism, and is currently imprisoned.
Bawendi, Brus and Ekimov bag 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for work on quantum dots
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced that the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry will be awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus, and Alexei I. Ekimov for their discovery and synthesis of quantum dots. The names of the winners were accidentally revealed in an email from the academy. Quantum dots are tiny nanoparticles with properties determined by their size.
Nobel Prize 2023: Here are the fields, dates, and winners for this year
The Nobel Prize winners for 2023 are being announced throughout the week, recognizing achievements in various fields. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their work on mRNA vaccines, which has been crucial in the fight against COVID-19. The recipients of the Nobel Prize in physics, chemistry, literature, peace, and economics will also be announced, highlighting their contributions to human advancement and knowledge.
Things to know about the Nobel Prizes
First up, as usual, is the Nobel Prize in medicine or physiology, which was awarded Monday to two scientists for discoveries that enabled the development of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. The prizes in physics, chemistry, literature, peace and economics will follow, with one announcement every weekday until Oct. 9.
ICC: Equal prize money for men's and women's cricket events
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that equal prize money will be awarded to men's and women's teams in ICC events. The decision will come into effect from the next cycle of events, with teams receiving the same amount for winning a match or finishing in similar positions. The ICC has also approved changes to over-rate sanctions in Test cricket.
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