For sub-continental spin masters, all the world’s a stage

What’s common between New Zealand spin sensation Ajaz Patel, Ish Sodhi, Moeen Ali, Imran Tahir, Adil Rashid, Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj. All of them are cricketers of Asian origin and all of them are quality spinners, representing countries other than India, Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka. Ali and Rashid are England’s go-to men in…Continue Reading

Puducherry makes COVID19 vaccination compulsory for all; violators to be prosecuted

For Puducherry Updates Allow Notification   | Published: Sunday, December 5, 2021, 9:52 [IST] Puducherry, Dec 05: The Territorial government of Puducherry has announced that the COVID19 vaccination is compulsory in the Union Territory with immediate effect, according to an official order and reported by news agency ANI. “In exercise of the powers vested as…Continue Reading

Spotify Yanks Several Comedians’ Albums After Impasse Over Royalties

Spotify Yanks Comedians’ Albums After Impasse Over Royalties 12/4/2021 3:12 PM PT Multiple comedians now have way less comedy albums on Spotify than they did last month — all because the streaming giant doesn’t wanna fork over extra royalties they’re asking for. Spotify yanked several albums from dozens of high-profile comedians — including folks like…Continue Reading

Ted Cruz Is the Disease

When Sesame Street’s Big Bird announced early in November that he had been vaccinated against Covid-19, as part of an effort by public television stations to educate families about the availability of vaccines for children age 5 to 11, Texas Senator Ted Cruz blew a gasket. The message from the beloved children’s character was a…Continue Reading

We Need to Take China’s Military Strength Seriously

What’s happening between China and Taiwan should put those of us who fear a major outbreak of war on high alert. December 3, 2021 EDITOR’S NOTE:&nbspThis article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To stay on top of important articles like these, sign up to receive the latest updates from TomDispatch.com. When the Department of Defense released its annual report on…Continue Reading