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The Australian government had initially struck a blow for original publishers with their progressive legislation that made it mandatory for social media companies to compensate creators/ publishers for using their content. The Thunder Down Under has resonated in other countries too, especially the European Union. Google on its part has expressed disappointment that its efforts to strike a deal have not been recognized enough. Maybe a little SEO (Soul-searching Enterprise Optimization) may just do the trick for Google.

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EuroCup2020 finally concluded in 2021 with some heart-break for the home fans. But no excuse surely justifies the violent and uncivil behaviour of a section of English fans. This actually left a more bitter taste than the sub-par performance of the England team. If we remove the very early goal scored by England and the wonderful work by Pickford, the English goal keeper. Grealish did try to spin some magic in the game in the little time he had. But it may have been a case of too little too late.

The dJokor is on the verge of becoming one of the three aces in Men's tennis. This is at least in terms of the 20 Grand Slam wins, his key contemporaries are currently on. In terms of future potential, he looks surely to do more than the ageing Federer or the less ageing (but more injury prone) Nadal. But today's final will be NoVak in the park for him. He still has to get better at it than Berrettini. Else it may be Game, Set & Matteo.

It is unimaginable to think (in the near future) of an Indian or a Caucasian winning the World or Olympic title at the 100 metres dash (at the expense of a person of ‘more’ African descent). Likewise, the Indian- American community has had a strong hold at the Scripps US National Spelling Bee competition over the past decade. Even this year, the number two is a person of Indian descent. But kudos to Zaila Avant-garde for scripting history and becoming the first African- American (and second one of African origin after Jody-Anne of Jamaica). Maybe an Indian may still shortly do a Usain Bolt. The Buzz is, no thought too Avant-garde!

But with 31 unforced errors to HurKacz’s 12, Federer may also agree that it just was not his day. Whether he will play again at Wimbledon, is a big Question. But the Champion that he is, his quest for the 21st will surely be on....

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TiBet or Not TiBet is the Question no more clouding the Government of India. The Prime Minister, Mr Modi has in the last few years given ample evidence of his openness to build bridges (his surprising, ‘in person’ birthday wishes to then Pak PM)....