Tag «Sports»

I too, have a dream – Atul Koirala.

Atul Koirala is a bundle of delightful contradictions. As a child he wanted to become a pilot and spread his wings in the azure skies. Destiny, however, had other plans and he could not pursue his dream. But he didn’t give up and today, he is instrumental in helping numerous youngsters chase their dreams, his …

VICTORIA AND INDIA: STRENGTHENING TIES THROUGH SPORTS

The State of Victoria, Australia celebrated six key sporting activities occurring in India and Melbourne over the next six months which are aligned with Victoria’s India Strategy to strengthen trade, investment and people to people linkagses. The Victorian Government hosted a reception for the Indian sports fraternity and celebrated India and Victoria’s shared passion for …

UNODC Chief tells G20 event corruption hampers sports’ ability to be force for positive change

Keynote speech at G20 working group meeting by head of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) offers wholehearted support to countries, salutes initiatives in sports to stamp out corruption VIENNA, 13 September (UN Information Service) – The Executive Director of UNODC, Yury Fedotov, welcomed today the growing commitment of governments and sports organizations …

7 kinds of sports, all in one app: Rooter becomes the first platform to host a diverse range of sports after including Kabaddi and F1 in its mix of offerings

App to provide real-time updated info, trivia, insights and contests for every kind of sport New Delhi, August 1, 2017:-Rooter, the world’s first digital platform that connects, engages, and helps sports audience interact with each other on a real-time basis has added another feather to its crown of accomplishments. By including Kabaddi and F1 In …

SMART INDIA HACKATHON 2017 at WeSchool

The Dream of ‘New’ India Becomes a Reality As the digital solutions to 17   problems shared by Department of Atomic Energy devised in the 36-hour ‘SMART INDIA HACKATHON 2017’ were showcased at the grand finale at WeSchool   Mumbai, 03rd April 2017:  The valedictory function of SMART INDIA HACKATHON 2017  saw the unfolding of the …

International Forum for Sports and Integrity Panel II: Supporting Ethical Conduct – Anti-corruption

Remarks by the Executive Director, UN Office on Drugs and Crime, Yury Fedotov:International Forum for Sports and Integrity Panel II: Supporting Ethical Conduct – Anti-corruption Lausanne, 15 February 2017 LAUSANNE/VIENNA, 15 February (UN Information Service) – For the United Nations, sports have the potential to bring the world together, to contribute to peace and development, …

Myntra launches new campaign advocating Sports

Pick any sport, Myntra will do the rest! Campaign highlights Myntra’s extensive range of sportswear   Bengaluru, December 9, 2016: Myntra, India’s leading destination for fashion and lifestyle has kicked off a category focused campaign showcasing its depth and range of sports apparel and footwear. The fashion major has created a one stop destination for …

Corporate funding in sports, imperative to ignite development in India: CII Summit on the Business of Sports and Entertainment

Mumbai, 21 September 2016:CII organised the 1st edition of the Summit on the Business of Sports and Entertainment, at Mumbai. The Summit saw participation from eminent sports and industry representatives. The Summit witnessed discussions on matters pertaining to Corporatization in Sports, Developing the next-gen: A focus on grassroots and the Business of Leagues A report …

Sports You Know Nothing About

The world never ceases to amaze us. In the world of sports, there’s very limited knowledge that an individual has about the sports in existence. There are so many sports that you mustn’t have heard of. Here’s a list of a few such niche sports that are in existence- Octopush: Yeah you heard it correctly, …

UK IN KOLKATA-CELEBRATING PARTNERSHIP 7-13 FEBRUARY

  The UK is organising a series of events to strengthen the cultural and business partnership with Kolkata. Titled ‘UK in Kolkata – Celebrating Partnership,’ the campaign will run from 7-13 February with a number of events to showcase modern UK and take forward the vibrant Kolkata-UK partnership especially in the areas of science and …