Aditya Ahuja, Author at DD India

July 11, 2024 10:24 AM

Copa America 2024: Colombia outlasts Uruguay to set up final clash against Argentina

James Rodriguez's masterclass and a resolute performance from a 10-man Colombia sealed their date with Argentina in the final following a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in the Copa America semi-final. As the final whistle blew in North Carolina's Bank of ...

July 10, 2024 4:26 PM

Spirits set to overtake wine as global drinking habits change

More cases of spirits such as vodka and whisky than of wine are set to be sold globally, a report from the World Spirits Alliance predicted on Wednesday, as drinking preferences have shifted. The report, whose predictions came from Oxford Economics ...

July 10, 2024 4:40 PM

Dubai Hosts Fourth India-GCC Buyers Sellers Meet on Food and Beverages

The fourth edition of the India-GCC Buyers Sellers Meet on Food and Beverages kicked off today in Dubai, bringing together key players from the food and beverage industry across India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The event, o...

July 10, 2024 2:25 PM

Jaishankar to host BIMSTEC counterparts for retreat in Delhi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will host his counterparts for the second BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat in New Delhi on July 11-12. The retreat will provide an opportunity for the foreign ministers of BIMSTEC nations to discuss avenues t...

July 10, 2024 1:06 PM

Charting Team India’s future post-Dravid era

By: Aditya Ahuja As the euphoria of the T20 World Cup win begins to settle down, Indian cricket is gearing up for a new chapter with the appointment of Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of Team India. Rahul Dravid, who successfully steered India t...

July 12, 2024 10:56 AM

Europe ‘back in space’ despite Ariane 6 debut glitch

Space bosses hailed Europe's return to space after the Ariane 6 rocket successfully carried out a series of trials in a debut flight on Tuesday, but the mission ended with the launcher coasting in orbit without releasing its final batch of payloads. ...

July 10, 2024 10:31 AM

Buckingham Palace opens room with famous balcony to visitors

Visitors to Buckingham Palace in London this summer will get to stand behind the famous balcony on which the British royal family often appear. For the first time the palace is opening the building's East Wing which includes access to the Centre Roo...

July 10, 2024 10:14 AM

Alcaraz fights back to reach Wimbledon semis, Sinner toppled by Medvedev

Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz returned to the semi-finals with an enthralling comeback on Tuesday but there will be no blockbuster showdown with Jannik Sinner after the world number one was dragged the distance and dumped out. H...

July 10, 2024 10:09 AM

Messi on target as Argentina beat Canada 2-0 to reach Copa America final

Defending champions Argentina booked their place in the Copa America final after goals from Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi gave them a 2-0 win over Canada in Tuesday's semi-final in New Jersey. Argentina will face either Uruguay or Colo...

July 10, 2024 9:51 AM

Euro 2024 semi-final: Olmo, Yamal weave magic against France to seal Spain’s trip for final in Berlin

Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal weaved magic with their quality to power Spain in the final of Euro 2024 with a 2-1 win over France in the semi-final at Allianz Arena. All it took for Spain was moments of brilliance from Yamal and Olmo to punch their tic...