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Paris Olympics 2024: The world is eagerly awaiting the much-anticipated closing ceremony. Scheduled to take place at the iconic Stade de France, this event will not only mark the culmination of weeks of thrilling competition but also signal the countdown to the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. In an exciting development, Team India has announced that veteran hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and acclaimed shooter Manu Bhaker will have the honour of carrying the Indian flag during the Paris Olympics 2024 Closing Ceremony. Sreejesh played a pivotal role in India's campaign, making crucial saves against Australia during the group stage and in the penalty shootout against Great Britain in the quarterfinals. His outstanding performance continued in the bronze medal match, where his sensational saves secured India's victory. Alongside him, Manu Bhaker, who earned two bronze medals in Paris, will share the flag-bearing duties.

The organizers have mostly succeeded in highlighting Paris' beauty during the Games. Beach volleyball was played near the famed Eiffel Tower. However, holding events on the filthy Seine River proved more difficult. The closing ceremony is scheduled to begin at 0030 IST (Monday) and continue slightly more than two hours. It will feature typical features such as the athlete parade and the presentation of the Olympic flag to the 2028 Los Angeles Games organizers.

Kamala Harris' first 2024 presidential campaign video, a familiar rhythm rings out. The clip, which touches on issues of gun violence, health care and abortion, is soundtracked by Beyonce's «Freedom,» a cut from her 2016 landmark album, «Lemonade.»

Peter Schilling's hit set is going to be theme for this Euro Cup 2024. This music was originally produced in 1983 and quickly rose to number one in several European countries and is a definite hit in Germany. There are more football songs expected to come out in preparation for the next ‘Euros’ so people are waiting to see if the next football anthem will be as good as the “Football’s Coming Home”. We now appear to have ‘Major Tom (Coming Home)’ in the mix for this season. The tune, which is related to David Bowie’s 1969 track “Space Oddity,” was launched nine years back as the soundtrack of the show Deutschland 83 and its successors. However, it is back in the limelight now and was recently used in Adidas’s kit unveiling video of the German team for Euro 2024.

Prasar Bharati on Monday announced that it will telecast the ongoing T20 World Cup, the Paris Olympics and Wimbledon on its DD Sports channel. The announcement was made by Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi during an interaction with the media here.

Sex Pistols' 'God Save the Queen' — not to be confused with the British national anthem before a man sat on that country's throne two years ago — is a searing, seminal counter-anthem. Released in 1977 during Elizabeth 2's silver jubilee, it's a defiant critique of a nation's establishment, infused with a sense of anger and disillusionment. From the opening power chords, the track grabs the listener's attention with its unapologetic sound. John Lydon a.k.a. Johnny Rotten's snarling vocals deliver biting lyrics that challenge the status quo and express frustrations of a generation feeling betrayed by their government.

ALSO READ: Poll of Polls: 10 exit polls predict 350+ seats for BJP-led NDA, three 400+; INDIA bloc to get less than 200 seatsWhen a netizen expressed his wish that she be invited to sing national anthem in his oath ceremony, Millben replied, “Your words are most kind. I love India, you, and the people.

Top Events on June 2: India is all set to witness various political and cultural events, including Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim assembly elections result, Arvind Kejriwal back to jail, Telangana Formation Day celebrations, and more today. Take a look at top events of the day below, - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will return to jail on Sunday after the city court reserved the order till June 5 on the interim bail plea moved by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader on medical grounds. The Supreme Court of India granted him interim bail for the Lok Sabha election campaigning till June 1 and asked him to surrender on June 2.

Hong Kong’s leader says his government will keep monitoring for any non-compliance with a court order that bans a popular protest song

guitar riff that introduces us to this raging song, Pearl Jam's 'Alive' washes over you. A seminal track from the band's 1991 debut album Ten, 'Alive' captures the raw power and diving depths, and yet is goosebumps-inducingly uplifting. The beauty of the song lies in its juxtaposition of heavy brooding while shouting out what it means to be resilient, to survive. Eddie Vedder's vocals are a force of nature — the very opening line, 'Son/ She said/ Have I got a little story for you,' carrying a mix of anguish and defiance. Inspired by Vedder's own experiences, 'Alive' wades into themes of identity, loss, and revelation of life's harsh truths. The refrain, 'I'm still alive,' in the swirl of guitars and skipped-heartbeat drums, becomes a triumphant declaration of existence, turning personal pain into an anthem of perseverance. Mike McCready's soaring guitar solo is iconic, blending intricate melodies with gritty emotion. Jeff Ament's pulsating bass and the relentless drumming of Dave Krusen ground the song to the earth.

YouTube has blocked access to videos of a protest song in Hong Kong to comply with a removal order, days after a court approved an injunction to ban the song in the city

An appeals court has granted the Hong Kong government’s request to ban a protest song, overturning an earlier ruling and deepening concerns over the erosion of freedoms in the city

Justin Sun is a Chinese-born Grenadian cryptocurrency executive, best known for launching TRON, a blockchain ecosystem alongside its own cryptocurrency, TRX token, in 2017.

Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary to Border Roads Organisation (BRO) raising day, several incidents are celebrated on May 7, every year. The day also marked a phenomenal development in geopolitics as Vladimir Putin became the President of Russia for the first time on May 7, 2000. Take a look at the key events that were held today in past.

India commemorates the birth anniversary of the literary luminary, Rabindranath Tagore, on May 7th, 2024, it's not just a day of remembrance but a celebration of his profound legacy that continues to resonate across the globe. Tagore, fondly remembered as Gurudev, was not only a poet, philosopher, and artist but also the composer of India's National Anthem, "Jana Gana Mana." His contributions to literature, music, and education have left an indelible mark on Indian culture and beyond.

French troops joined their British counterparts in the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace for the first time Monday, marching together in a display of solidarity between Britain and France amid the war in Ukraine. At a parallel ceremony in Paris, British soldiers donned tall bearskin hats to take part in an unprecedented joint military parade in front of the presidential Elysee Palace, as the French army choir sang the two national anthems, «God Save the King» and «La Marseillaise.» The twin events were to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale, the 1904 diplomatic agreement between Britain and France that paved the way for their collaboration in both World War I and World War II.

One of my favourite vocalists of all time is the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. I particularly loved her soulful style which was on great display during one of her greatest anthems Respect. The way she spelled out the words of “respect” during the song was classic.

Port of Baltimore. Here's what we know about the collision: BRIDGE HISTORY

At 1:27 am (ET), a container ship named the Dali was sailing down the Patapsco River when it struck a pylon of the bridge, crumpling almost the entire structure into the water. There was no indication of terrorism, police said, as per a Reuters report.

By Lisa Shumaker

International Olympic Committee (IOC) has mandated a vetting process for Russian and Belarusian athletes who have qualified successfully for the Paris 2024 Olympics. This decision comes following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 after which the IOC worked on issuing a ban from participating in IOC-affiliated competitions including the upcoming Paris Olympics. However, the IOC later allowed them for qualifying at the Paris Olympics but they will be allowed to participate after following a vetting process. They will also be called for participation on the basis of individual neutral athletes which will see them participating in the Olympics without their country's flag, emblem or anthems.