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American Airlines to offer app detailing pandemic-related travel requirements
USA | By Reuters | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta
UPDATED ON NOV 13, 2020 08:35 AM IST
American Airlines Group Inc said on Thursday it would offer its customers a mobile app to show Covid-19 testing and documentation requirements for their destination.
Kamala Harris recommends ‘a hearty breakfast’ for women, reveals her favourite Indian dishes
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By Zarafshan Shiraz
UPDATED ON NOV 10, 2020 10:08 AM IST
From spilling the beans on her favourite North Indian and South Indian dishes to revealing what she eats for breakfast and how she took care of her mental health on the campaign trail, the first black woman Vice President of the US - Kamala Harris has fans hooked over her lifestyle choices
Kamala Harris on the verge of many, many firsts
Hindustan Times, Washington | By Yashwant Raj
UPDATED ON NOV 07, 2020 08:00 AM IST
Born of a mother from India and a father from Jamaica, Harris will become the first woman, first Indian American, first Black, first South Asian American and the first Asian ever elected as vice-president if Joe Biden wins the US presidential elections.
Tropical Storm Eta expected to become hurricane by Monday
Miami | By Associated Press | Posted by Srivatsan K C
PUBLISHED ON NOV 01, 2020 03:36 PM IST
The system had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph) early Sunday, the US National Hurricane Center said in an advisory.
Teacher turns walls into blackboards in Jamaica to teach students amid pandemic
Kingston | By Reuters | Posted By: Trisha Sengupta
PUBLISHED ON OCT 29, 2020 10:59 PM IST
Taneka Mckoy, 39, said she felt compelled to start the project when the new coronavirus reached Jamaica seven months ago and the government closed down its schools in order to contain infections.
Anil Kapoor’s latest fitness video gets a thumbs up from Olympic winner Yohan Blake: ‘Looking good my friend’
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Entertainment Desk
UPDATED ON SEP 15, 2020 12:09 PM IST
Anil Kapoor’s recent video showing him sprinting by the beach has got a stamp of approval from Olympic winner from Jamaica, Yohan Blake. See their interaction here.
CPL 2020: Trinbago finish with all-win record, Jamaica, St Lucia, Guyana complete semi-final line-up
Port-of-Spain | By Press Trust of India
PUBLISHED ON SEP 07, 2020 01:12 PM IST
In the first semi-final, TKR will take on fourth-placed Jamaica while Guayana and St Lucia will be pitted against each other in the other semi-final.
Athletics: Some allegiance switches were akin to human trafficking - Coe
SYDNEY | By Reuters
PUBLISHED ON AUG 22, 2020 09:48 AM IST
The new rules prevent anyone under the age of 20 from changing allegiance and demand athletes prove their ties to their new nation after a three-year waiting period.
Democratic nominee for US vice-president Kamala Harris makes history
Hindustan Times, Washington | By Yashwant Raj
UPDATED ON AUG 20, 2020 09:48 PM IST
Harris accepted the nomination as a tribute to her Indian-born mother Shyamala Gopalan Harris, who came to the US to pursue her interest in breast cancer research, met and married Donald J Harris, an immigrant from Jamaica, during the civil rights movement, and raised her and her sister as a single mother.
With announcement, Kamala Harris’ India views now in focus
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 13, 2020 05:47 AM IST
Asked about the possible role the US could play following last year’s lockdown in Kashmir and the human rights situation there, she replied: “It is about reminding people that they are not alone, that we are all watching.”
7.7 magnitude earthquake hits between Cuba and Jamaica, but no injuries
Havana | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON JAN 29, 2020 05:22 AM IST
The quake was centered 139 kilometers (86 miles) northwest of Montego Bay, Jamaica, and 140 kilometers (87 miles) west-southwest of Niquero, Cuba, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Post India recall, Jasprit Bumrah to prove fitness in Ranji game against Kerala
Surat | By PTI
UPDATED ON DEC 24, 2019 02:37 PM IST
Bumrah, who has been out of action since September due to a stress fracture, was on Monday named in the India squad for the home T20s and ODIs against Sri Lanka and Australia, respectively, next month.
Toni-Ann Singh from Jamaica crowned Miss World 2019, India’s Suman Rao bags 3rd spot
London | By Asian News International
UPDATED ON DEC 15, 2019 06:11 AM IST
Singh, 23, holds a degree in women’s studies and psychology from Florida State University and aspires to be a medical doctor, according to the Miss World website.
Redefining romance: Here is how you can enjoy scenic beauty in Jamaica
Kingston [Jamaica] | By Asian News International
UPDATED ON DEC 10, 2019 08:58 AM IST
Jamaica’s landscape provides the perfect backdrop for an ultimate romantic getaway.
India vs West Indies: ‘Don’t follow first half of my innings, that was really bad’ - Virat Kohli
Hyderabad | By Indo Asian News Service
UPDATED ON DEC 07, 2019 08:42 AM IST
India vs West Indies: Kohli scored a masterful unbeaten 94 off 50 balls in an innings that was a hark back to his younger flamboyant self as India chased down a target of 207.
Kamala should embrace her biracial identity
By Yashwant Raj
PUBLISHED ON DEC 06, 2019 08:15 PM IST
Harris could have forged a new path as a biracial American. Or tried it at the least, punting on the Democratic party’s current willingness to look far and wide for a candidate to beat President Donald Trump in 2020
On the road in Jamaica: Blue mountain coffee, Reggae and Bob Marley
Hindustan Times, Delhi | By Vikram Zutshi
UPDATED ON NOV 26, 2019 02:46 PM IST
With 2.8 million people, Jamaica is the third-most populous Anglophone country in the Americas, after the United States and Canada. Kingston, the capital, is located on the south-eastern coast of the island.
Here’s why not all plant-based diets are good for you
Washington D.C. [USA] | By Asian News International
UPDATED ON NOV 04, 2019 11:24 AM IST
Growing interest in wild edibles raises the risk for people in wealthy countries, too, especially as some plants may become more toxic with changing climate.
Coral reefs in Jamaica shows how nature contains healing powers
Ocho Rios, Jamaica | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON SEP 18, 2019 10:10 AM IST
Coral reefs are often called “rainforests of the sea” for the astonishing diversity of life they shelter.
‘Success vs Windies feels good but I am not satisfied,’: Hanuma Vihari
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Devarchit Varma
UPDATED ON SEP 07, 2019 08:58 AM IST
After a successful West Indies tour, India middle order batsman Hanuma Vihari eyes a bright future
Virat Kohli or MS Dhoni? Former World Cup winner names his pick for India’s best captain yet
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 05, 2019 04:47 PM IST
Kohli became the most successful Indian captain as he went past MS Dhoni to register 28 wins in the longest format of the game.
Virat Kohli posts shirtless picture, leaves social media amazed
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 06, 2019 08:13 AM IST
Led by Kohli, India recently defeated West Indies 2-0 in the two-match Test series, which was a part of the World Test Championship (WTC).
India vs West Indies: Who flew, who flopped? Dissecting Team India’s performance after 2nd Test
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 04, 2019 08:32 AM IST
Despite all the good, there remain a few areas of concerns. Here is a look at hits and flops of India from the 2nd Test against West Indies.
India vs West Indies: ‘Lots of problems with the batting’ - Jason Holder after crushing loss
Reuters | By Reuters
UPDATED ON SEP 03, 2019 09:06 AM IST
West Indies made only 327 runs over two innings in Kingston, and produced an even more meagre grand total of 322 runs in the opening encounter.
World Test Championship points table: How India are leading with 120 points
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 04, 2019 08:48 AM IST
India bowled West Indies out for just 210 in Kingston, Jamaica, on Monday to win the second Test by 257 runs. The dominant show by India earned them 120 points from the series win.
India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli & Co thrash Windies by 257 runs to clinch Test series 2-0
Kingston | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON SEP 03, 2019 12:33 AM IST
India bowled West Indies out for 210 in Kingston, Jamaica, on Monday to win the second Test by 257 runs and complete a sweep of the two-match series.
India vs West Indies: Good feeling to scalp KL Rahul, Virat Kohli’s wickets - Kemar Roach
Kingston | By ANI
UPDATED ON SEP 02, 2019 10:53 AM IST
In the second innings, Roach scalped three Indian wickets while he was able to get hold of one wicket in the first innings.
India vs West Indies: Rishabh Pant beats MS Dhoni to script new milestone in Tests
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 02, 2019 01:31 PM IST
Kraigg Brathwaite was dismissed by Ishant Sharma when the right-hander was lured into a false drive outside the off stump and nicked it behind to Rishabh Pant who took an easy catch.
India vs West Indies: Hanuma Vihari, Ajinkya Rahane take India closer to series sweep
Kingston | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON SEP 02, 2019 04:45 AM IST
India moved closer to a Test series and tour sweep of the West Indies, reducing the home side to 45 for two at stumps after setting them the improbable target of 468 on the third day of the second and final Test at Sabina Park in Jamaica on Sunday.
India vs West Indies: Viv Richards pays ultimate tribute to Jasprit Bumrah
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 02, 2019 09:16 AM IST
Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah entered record books as he became only the third Indian to scalp a hat-trick in five-day cricket during the second day of the second Test against West Indies.