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Roberto Martinez to remain Belgium coach till 2022 FIFA World Cup
By Reuters | Brussels
PUBLISHED ON MAY 20, 2020 06:02 PM IST
Martinez will stay until the end of the 2022 World Cup and will also act as the technical director of the Belgian Football Association, it said in a statement.
Olympic postponement sees hockey world champions Belgium lose advantage
By Reuters | Reuters
UPDATED ON MAY 20, 2020 04:10 PM IST
Coach Shane McLeod, who led Belgium to silver in Rio de Janeiro four years ago and then a World Cup title in 2018, believes the playing field is now level again with the Games postponed by a year. But he insists it only served to heighten the challenge for him and his players
Covid-19: Locked down shoppers turn to vegetables, shun ready meals, wasted less food
By Reuters | Posted by: Alfea Jamal | Brussels
UPDATED ON MAY 13, 2020 04:25 PM IST
People forced to stay home also tried new recipes and threw away less food, the survey of nearly 11,000 shoppers in 11 countries found. Shoppers cut spending on ready-made meals and bought more fruit and vegetables, turning to healthier eating during coronavirus lockdowns.
Virus could wipe 10 billion euros off football player values, says report
By AFP | London
UPDATED ON MAY 06, 2020 06:08 PM IST
Transfer spending is expected to fall dramatically, with clubs across the continent facing huge losses as a result of football’s shutdown.
Feel we may be able to train again within two weeks: Kevin De Bruyne
By Indo Asian News Service | Brussels
UPDATED ON MAY 03, 2020 06:41 PM IST
Manchester City and Argentina striker Sergio Aguero, De Bruyne’s colleague in England, had said that players are scared to get back to playing because of the pandemic.
F1 hopes to start season with double-header in Austria
By Associated Press | Paris
UPDATED ON MAY 02, 2020 06:28 PM IST
F1 manager director of motorsports Ross Brawn says this is a “real consideration” so long as iron-tight safety regulations are met.
Nations that mandate TB vaccine may have lower Covid death rates
By Jamie Mullick | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON APR 30, 2020 06:29 AM IST
To be sure, scientists have not been able to determine a clear correlation between the severity of the coronavirus disease and neonatal BCG vaccination.
In Delhi, pets abandoned, strays face cruelty due to Covid fear
By Baishali Adak | Hindustan Times, New Delhi, New Delhi
UPDATED ON APR 30, 2020 03:55 AM IST
Members of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and activists say that instances of pets, mainly dogs and cats, being abandoned during the lockdown have gone up significantly, with most winding up at shelter homes.
Eden Hazard has recovered well from surgery, says Belgium coach
By Reuters | BRUSSELS
UPDATED ON APR 19, 2020 11:14 PM IST
The 29-year-old had looked set for another lengthy spell on the sidelines because of the injury but the suspension of football due to the coronavirus pandemic means that he could still feature this season depending on when action in La Liga resumes.
Men with erectile dysfunction may be at high death risk. Here’s why
By Indo Asian News Service | New Delhi
UPDATED ON APR 02, 2020 05:00 PM IST
Men who suffer problems with their sexual performance or suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED) are at higher risk of death regardless of their testosterone levels, claim researchers.
Lockdown offers best time to study soil, seismic activity
By Jayashree Nandi | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON APR 02, 2020 05:09 AM IST
Data from the British Geological Survey’s station suggests a reduction in average daytime background seismic noise because of much reduced traffic on roads.
13-year-old UK boy dies after contracting Covid-19
By Agence France-Presse | London
PUBLISHED ON APR 01, 2020 05:46 AM IST
The boy, who died Monday at King’s College Hospital in London, is believed to be Britain’s youngest confirmed death in the coronavirus pandemic.
48 European tourists evacuated from McLeodganj
By Naresh K Thakur | Hindustan Times, Dharamshala, Dharamshala
UPDATED ON MAR 31, 2020 07:05 PM IST
Those evacuated include 26 from France and rest from Germany, Belgium and other countries.
Euro 2020 warm-up tournament in Qatar cancelled
By Press Trust of India | Paris
UPDATED ON MAR 12, 2020 02:44 PM IST
The Belgian FA said Wednesday it had “received the info from Qatar that due to the current situation worldwide the... tournament will have to be cancelled”. The March 26-30 tournament was to be used as a warm-up event for Euro 2020.
Gareth Southgate hopeful on Kane, Rashford fitness as England draw Belgium in Nations League
By Agence France-Presse | Amsterdam
UPDATED ON MAR 04, 2020 12:47 PM IST
Tuesday’s draw for the next Nations League saw England -- who finished third last year in the inaugural version of the competition -- come out in a group with Belgium, Denmark and Iceland in League A.
We need to be consistent across all quarters: Indian hockey coach Reid
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 01, 2020 04:45 PM IST
Reid was happy with his team’s performance in the recently-concluded FIH Pro League matches against the Netherlands, world champions Belgium and Australia.
Scientists are making butter from insects. Would you try it?
By Reuters | GHENT, Belgium
UPDATED ON MAR 01, 2020 12:18 PM IST
Scientists at Ghent University in Belgium are experimenting with larva fat to replace butter in waffles, cakes and cookies, saying using grease from insects is more sustainable than dairy produce.
FIH Pro League: Skipper Manpreet Singh talks tactics ahead of Australia challenge
By Karan Prashant Saxena | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 21, 2020 12:54 AM IST
The counter-attacking style of play was seen in the previous game against Belgium, when the defence was taking aerial routes to send long-passes to the forward line inside the Belgium circle.
Chandigarh gets glimpse of world folklore via puppetry
By Poulami Kundu | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON FEB 18, 2020 01:03 AM IST
People from different walks of life from across the globe took part in the festival and showcased their culture through various forms of puppetry, including stop-motion and string
Manpreet Singh dedicates FIH Player of the Year award to late father
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 17, 2020 03:01 PM IST
Manpreet became the first Indian to win the International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) Player of the Year award, capping a memorable 2019 season in which he led the side to Olympic qualification.
India go down fighting to Belgium in second match of FIH Pro League
By Sandip Sikdar | Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar
UPDATED ON FEB 09, 2020 11:12 PM IST
India are now placed second in the standings of the second edition of the FIH Pro League with eight points from four games, while Belgium are at the top with 14 points.
FIH Pro League: Sreejesh, Pathak star as India down Belgium
By Sandip Sikdar | Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar
UPDATED ON FEB 08, 2020 10:32 PM IST
Having rested seasoned players like SV Sunil, Birendra Lakra, Akashdeep Singh and Chinglensana Singh, India had fielded a relatively younger side than the one that faced the Netherlands.
With Tokyo on the mind, rampaging Belgium take on India
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 07, 2020 07:03 PM IST
The Thomas Briels-led side has returned to the site of their triumph, this time for the FIH Pro League, and will face hosts India in two back-to-back matches over the weekend.
Indian women’s hockey tour of China cancelled due to Coronavirus outbreak
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 07, 2020 02:18 PM IST
The Indian women’s team was scheduled to travel to China from March 14 to 25. However, due to the fast-spreading disease, that has killed over 636 people and infected at least 31,161, it has been cancelled.
FIH Pro League: Belgium World Cup-winning coach Shane McLeod ready for India challenge in ‘home tour away from home’
By Karan Prashant Saxena | Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 07, 2020 02:21 PM IST
India are set to play their second leg of FIH Men’s Pro League against the World Champions at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar this weekend.
We are wary of India’s threats: Belgium captain Thomas Briels on upcoming Pro League tie
By Press Trust of India | Bhubaneswar
UPDATED ON FEB 06, 2020 04:28 PM IST
Briels said Belgium are “wary of the threats” which the home team possesses. Belgium are currently atop the points table with 11 points, having tasted success in their away matches against former world no. 1 Australia and world no. 8 New Zealand.
UK, France urge citizens out of China; Belgium sees first case of coronavirus
By Associated Press | London
PUBLISHED ON FEB 05, 2020 07:52 AM IST
An updated advisory issued by the U.K. Foreign Office said that while commercial flights remained available from most of mainland China, travel restrictions introduced by the Chinese government to contain the epidemic meant “it may become harder to access departure options over the coming weeks.
Manpreet to lead India against Belgium, Raj Kumar Pal is only newcomer
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 03, 2020 02:02 PM IST
Raj Kumar Pal was impressive in his stint with the India Colts team in the past season when it won a silver medal at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia.
Love your planet: High hopes to meet climate targets as Austria’s new night train sets off for Brussels
By Press Trust of India | Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JAN 21, 2020 10:45 AM IST
The carriages of the “OBB Nightjet” pulled out of Vienna’s main station to the strains of a live band playing the EU anthem “Ode to Joy”, the slogan #loveyourplanet emblazoned along their sides.
Baul meets Saz: A blend of music from two nations
By Poulami Kundu | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON JAN 17, 2020 01:18 AM IST
Kolkata natives Malabika Brahma, Sanjay Khyapa have united with Emre Gultekin from Turkey for a new music project