PHYSICISTS JUST GENERATED A PARTICLE THAT ACTS AS ITS OWN ANTIPARTICLE
Matter and antimatter in a single package.
It’s been exactly 80 years since the theoretical physicist Ettore Majorana predictedthat there were neutrally charged particles that were indistinguishable from their own antiparticle. None have been spotted in the wild, and not for want of looking.
Physicists now have the next best thing – a particle-like system that behaves just like the kind of matter Majorana predicted. Not only does it provide experimental evidence of these unique kinds of particles, but it could have applications in the future of quantum computing.
Researchers from Stanford and the University of California made the discovery by forcing electrons to flow in opposite directions along the edges of a sandwich of superconducting materials to collectively give rise to pairs of what are known as quasiparticles.
Don’t let the fact quasiparticles aren’t bona-fide particles fool you; they still count as far as evidence of certain phenomena goes.
Applying a magnetic field to these particle-like couples as they zipped along caused them to slow down and change direction in distinct stages, a feature that was exploited to spot a kind of behaviour that was a signature of Majorana particles.
“Our team predicted exactly where to find the Majorana fermion and what to look for as its ‘smoking gun’ experimental signature,” says Stanford researcher Shoucheng Zhang.
In homage they named their discoveries “Angel particles”, after the Dan Brown thriller Angels and Demons which features a bomb made of antimatter.
If you’ve ever watched a sci-fi movie (or read a Dan Brown novel), you might have come across this antimatter thing.
In simple terms, for every type of fundamental particle in the Universe there is the equivalent of an evil twin complete with an opposing charge; the negatively charged electron, for example, has a positively charged positron as its antiparticle.
Bringing the two particles together makes them cancel out each other’s existence, leaving behind nothing but an intense burst of gamma radiation.
It’s that huge pile of radiation that has served as imagination-fuel for all kinds of futuristic space-ship engines and hypothetical weapons of mass destruction.
Particles and antiparticles can go the other way as well, being born together in a concentration of energy such as the ones inside particle colliders, which is how physicists study them today.
Majorana figured there must be particles that are their own antiparticle within the fundamental class of matter known as fermions, which includes things like electrons, neutrinos, and the quarks making up protons and neutrons.
These Majorana particles could also be created as a pair, but would be identical and wouldn’t wipe each other out if brought together again.
Photons are good examples of being their own antiparticles, but they aren’t fermions.
Neutrons, on the other hand, would be great candidates, since they’re already neutral. Unfortunately if neutrons are brought together with anti-neutrons, their opposing group of quarks still annihilate each other.
Another interesting candidate are the tiny, near-massless bits of matter called neutrinos.
Given the difficulty in detecting these ghostly particles, the jury is still out on whether they qualify as Majorana fermions, and will be for some time yet.
It could turn out that such particles just don’t exist in the Universe, at least not outside of experiments like these.That’s not to say these results have nothing to contribute to the search of ‘real’ Majorana particles.
“Where it gets more interesting is that analogies in physics have proved very powerful. And even if they are very different beasts, different processes, maybe we can use one to understand the other. Maybe we will discover something that is interesting for us, too,” says researcher Giorgio Gratta, also from Stanford.
Even if the results aren’t shocking, the engineering of the experiment itself has been of interest to physicists.
The technology could be used in the future as a way to reduce the risk of a particle in a quantum computer losing its information. A back-up quasi-antiparticle could be just the thing to make the system more robust.
Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek, who wasn’t involved in the research, praised the team’s ingenuity.
“It’s not fundamentally surprising, because physicists have thought for a long time that Majorana fermions could arise out of the types of materials used in this experiment,” says Wilczek.
“But they put together several elements that had never been put together before, and engineering things so this new kind of quantum particle can be observed in a clean, robust way is a real milestone.”
This research was published in Science.
ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY CALLS FOR GLOBAL TALENTS TO JOIN THE “1000-TALENT PLAN”
Zhejiang University of Technology (ZJUT) is located in Hangzhou, a well-known historical and cultural city and world famous scenic resort, which is known as the “Paradise on Earth” in China. ZJUT is a key provincial comprehensive university, co-sponsored by the Ministry of Education and Zhejiang provincial government. The university, as a member of the first 5 mainly sponsored universities by Zhejiang provincial government, and a member of the first 14 leading universities in the ‘2011’ project (the 3rd national higher education project, focused on collaborative innovation), offers academic programs covering 11 disciplines, including philosophy, economic, law, education, literature, science, engineering, agriculture, pharmaceutical, management and art. It has 6 post-doctoral research centers, 35 doctoral degree programs, and 116 masters’ degree programs.
At present, ZJUT has more than 2100 faculty members, including 488 professors, 2 Chinese Academy of Engineering members, 39 members conferred the title of “National Distinguished Experts/Scholars” in programs of the state “1000-talent Plan”, the state “10000-talent Project”, the state “the Yangtze River Scholars Program”, or awarded with the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars. Additionally, there are more than 500 members conferred the title of “Provincial Distinguished Experts/Scholars” in different provincial programs.
ZJUT possesses a number of national platforms for scientific research and teaching: the National Engineering Technology Research Centers, the National Bases for International Cooperation in Science and Technology, the Breeding Bases of the State Key Laboratory. Among all the disciplines offered by Zhejiang University of Technology, 11 are A-level provincial key disciplines and 7 are B-level provincial key disciplines. Four disciplines, chemistry, engineering, materials science, environmental science and ecology, ranked within top 1% of ESI (according to the data released by American ESI database in 2016). More than 400 scientific research projects gained the national and provincial awards, which include 22 National Science and Technology Awards. ZJUT was ranked the 10th among all institutions of higher education in China, in terms of its valid patents for inventions, and accumulated enough awards to be ranked 6th in China for its number of patents.
By providing with high-level scientific research platforms, enabling working and living conditions, and good development space for the candidates, Zhejiang University of Technology sincerely invites excellent talents to join the “1000-talent Plan”, to promote the development of the university especially its first-class disciplines, and build a bright future.
I. Qualifications and Requirements for Applicants
1. The State “1000-talent Plan”
The applicant should hold a doctoral degree granted overseas, and be 55 years of age or under. He/she should have no full-time job in China at the time of application. For those who already came back to China, it should be within one year of his/her return. The applicant has at most 2 chances to apply for the positions. The specific requirements of each project are as following:
(1) The Program for Innovative Talents (Long Term, including the field of Liberal Arts and social sciences)
After recruitment, the successful candidate is expected to work full-time at ZJUT for no less than 3 years. The applicant should hold full professorship (or an equivalent title) in a prestigious overseas university or R&D institute, or hold a senior title from well-known international companies or financial institutions.
(2) The Innovative Talents Program (Short Term, including non-Chineseexperts)
After recruitment, the successful candidate should work at ZJUT for at least 2 months each year and for no less than 3consecutive years. The applicant should hold full professorship (or an equivalent title) in a prestigious overseas university or R&D institute, or hold a senior title from well-known international companies or financial institutions. The applicant should be leading talent or important scholar who plays a leading role in the development of high-tech industries or in fields urgently needed in China.
(3) The Program for Young Professionals
The applicant should have been engaged in natural sciences or engineering technology, be 40 years of age or under, and have at least3consecutive years overseas research experience (refers to full-time overseas research experience after being granted doctoral degree, not including doing research work abroad while maintaining the job position in China and got paid by Chinese universities, institutions or companies). After recruitment, the successful candidate is expected to work full-time at ZJUT for more than 3 years. The applicant with doctoral degree granted overseas might not be limited by the period of 3 years, if he/she gained significant research achievements in his/her academic area. The applicant should hold a formal teaching and researching position in a prestigious overseas university, institution or enterprise, and should be the elite among the peers in certain field and has the potential to be a future leader in his/her area.
(4) Program for Topnotch Talents and Teams
The applicant should be a worldwide topnotch expert in the field of natural sciences or engineering technology, and have one of the following qualifications: (a) The laureate of the Nobel Prizes, the Turing Award, Fields Medal or other international awards.(b) The member of the Academy of Sciences or Engineering in the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia or other developed countries. (c) The well-known scholar who has working experience inglobal first-class university or R&D institute.(d) The talent with other advantages which meet our nation’s urgent needs. After recruitment, the successful candidate should work full-time at ZJUT for at least 5 years.
(5) The Program for Cultural and Art Talents
The applicant who is engaged in research work should hold a doctoral degree granted overseas and be 55 years of age or under. While the applicant in the fields of stage art or creative design may be exempt from this item of the requirements. The applicant who applies for a long-term program should work full-time at ZJUT for no less than 3 years after recruitment; the one who applies for a short-term program should work full-time at ZJUT for at least 2 months each year for no less than 3 years.
(6) The Program for Foreign Experts
The applicant should be non-Chinese experts and be 65 years of age or under. After recruitment, he/she should work full-time at ZJUT for at least 9 months each year and no less than 3 years.
2. Zhejiang Province“1000-talent Plan”
The applicant should be 55 years of age or under (born after March 1st, 1962). The outstanding applicant can be exempt from one of the following limits on age, education background, job title or professional title. The close date for application is on May 31, 2017. The specific requirements of each project are as following:
(1) Long-term Project for Innovative Talents
a. Innovative talents in the field of Natural Sciences and Engineering:
should hold doctoral degree granted overseas; should hold associate professorship (or an equivalent title) in a prestigious overseas university or institution, or have a senior title in a world famous enterprise or institution; should be the elite among the peers in certain field, and have the potential of becoming leading figure in the future.
b. Innovative talents in the field of Humanities, Social Sciences and Art:
should have knowledge of and comply with Chinese cultural policies, laws and regulations; should demonstrate outstanding capabilities in culture and art innovation and take the lead in the field of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (The internationally renowned awards laureates or the international tournament winners are in priority); should have brilliant abilities and fruitful achievements in the cultural management and international cultural communication, or have served as junior or senior leader in world renowned enterprises, or have participated in significant management or global cultural interactive activities. the applicant who does research work in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences should hold doctoral degree granted overseas and hold associate professorship or above (or an equivalent title).
c. Innovative talents in the field of Economics and Financial Management:
should hold master’s degree or above granted overseas, and have at least 5 years’ relevant working experience; should have served as junior or senior leader in international economic organizations, professional institutes or well-known financial institutions or served as junior or senior manager in the world renowned enterprises; should be familiar with international economic rules, have knowledge of the laws and regulations for the protection of international intellectual property rights, and have a wealth of practical economic management experience; should be quite professional and with great achievements and good reputation in the fields of financial analysis, product development, risk control, international business, investment bank, asset management, financial derivatives investment and so on.
The applicant should be overseas Chinese, and has worked or provided some professional services in Zhejiang province after March1st, 2014, or be able to sign an employment contract or a letter of intention for talent recruitment with ZJUT before May31st, 2017. He/she should register at ZJUT within 6 months after the application approved. The successful candidates are expected to work at ZJUT for at least 9 months each year after recruitment for no less than 5 consecutive years.
(2)“Seagull” project
The applicant should be engaged in natural sciences and engineering technology, and is expected to work in Zhejiang Province for a short term. The specific requirements are as following:
a. Must meet the requirements of The Long-term Project for Innovative Talents in the field of Natural Sciences and Engineering.
b. Should have been working in Zhejiang province since March1st, 2016, and be able to sign an employment contract and register at ZJUT before May31st, 2017.
c. Could sign a contract valid for at least 3 consecutive years and with 2-9 months each year working at ZJUT.
d. Should be overseas high-level scholar or the expert who plays a leading role in the development of high-tech industries or in fields urgently needed in Zhejiang Province.
(3) Project for Foreign Experts
The applicant should be a non-Chinese expert, and should meet the above requirements forThe Long-term Project for Innovative Talents.
II. Application
1. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply for the programs. For application please provide a detailed resume (including basic personal information, learning and work experience, major academic publications, scientific research projects, and patent awards), proof of identity, certificates of academic degrees, innovative research achievements and samples of major publications. These documents may be sent by email to the contact person of respective schools (departments), or Talents Office, ZJUT.NOTE: Please indicate the type of applications.
Department: Talents Office, Zhejiang University of Technology
Contact Persons: Mr. Chen, Mr. Jiang
Phone: +86-571-88320433
E-mail: rcyj@zjut.edu.cn
2. The overseas applicants are encouraged to take a tour to Zhenjiang University of Technology. Those who received letters of invitation before May10thcan get the reimbursement for the travel expenses and accommodation fees with tickets and invoices provided.
Zhejiang University of Technology
2017-4-7
Supporting documents
GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES NEW ROUND OF FUNDING FOR ‘COLLABORATIVE DATA INNOVATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT’
Following a successful round of pilot funding for development data innovation projects last year, the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD) has announced a second funding round for data for development projects, to open on August 1st 2017.
As part of the ‘Collaborative Data Innovations for Sustainable Development’ funding, which is supported by the World Bank’s Trust Fund for Statistical Capacity Building (TFSCB), GPSDD will seek innovative proposals for data production, dissemination and use.
This year’s call is anchored around two themes: ‘Leave No One Behind’ and the Environment. Once again, the focus is on work supporting low and lower-middle income countries, and on projects that bring together collaborations of different stakeholders to address concrete problems.
The new round of funding was announced by GPSDD’s Executive Director Claire Melamed at a High-Level Political Forum Event ‘Leave No One Behind: Ensuring inclusive SDG progress’ at United Nations HQ in New York. She said:
“There was a fantastic response to ‘Collaborative Data Innovations for Sustainable Development Pilot Funding’ last year, with 400 proposals, from which 10 outstanding ideas were selected. This year we are opening a new round to source innovative projects to protect the environment and ‘Leave No One Behind’. For the 2017 round we are raising the bar even higher by asking applicants to collaborate from the outset, providing evidence of support from an organisation that is a potential end user. With a wealth of data innovation talent out there, we are excited to see who comes forward.”
The World Bank’s Senior Vice President for the 2030 Development Agenda, United Nations Relations, and Partnerships, Mahmoud Mohieldin, added:
“Innovation work doesn’t happen in isolation, it requires a network of ideas, individuals and institutions to come together to be more than a sum of their parts. We’ve found this network in the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data, and are pleased to be working together to identify and support new ideas to change the way development data are produced, managed and used.”
Application Details and Funding Levels
Application Details and Funding Levels
The amount of funding available for each project depends on whether the project is embryonic or ready to scale up. This phased approach to funding allows us to provide smaller amounts of funding (starting at $25,000) on riskier, unproven innovations at the pilot stage. Larger amounts of funding (up to $250,000) will be awarded to proposals which have a clear justification (for example, testing in multiple sites at the same time), strong evidence of prior success, and are ready to be replicated/adapted to other contexts.
The pilot funding round will open on August 1 2017 and close on 17:00 ET, Friday, September 1, 2017. Proposals will be reviewed by a multi-stakeholder peer review committee and a portfolio of those will be selected for funding. The committee will include members of the Secretariat and Technical Advisory Group of GPSDD, representatives from the World Bank and others from across sectors, disciplines and regions. Final results are expected to be announced in January 2018. Funding disbursements will take place after March 1, 2018. Follow @data4sdgs and @worldbankdata to receive notifications regarding the application process.
The pilot funding round will open on August 1 2017 and close on 17:00 ET, Friday, September 1, 2017. Proposals will be reviewed by a multi-stakeholder peer review committee and a portfolio of those will be selected for funding. The committee will include members of the Secretariat and Technical Advisory Group of GPSDD, representatives from the World Bank and others from across sectors, disciplines and regions. Final results are expected to be announced in January 2018. Funding disbursements will take place after March 1, 2018. Follow @data4sdgs and @worldbankdata to receive notifications regarding the application process.
A webinar will be held to field questions regarding this call for proposals on Monday, August 7, 2017, 9:30 – 11:00 ET. To participate in the webinar, please send an email to: fund@data4sdgs.org indicating the names and email addresses of the participants. Each participant will receive an email with instructions for registering for the webinar. Applicants are strongly encouraged to participate in the scheduled webinar.
Why ‘Leave No One Behind’ and the Environment?
Why ‘Leave No One Behind’ and the Environment?
This year’s innovation topics relate to areas of need within the data for sustainable development community. The Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data has created data collaborative groups on ‘Leave No One Behind’ and ‘Environment’ and the pilot funding initiative will further advance shared knowledge in these fields.
Gaps in environmental data for the SDGs is an issue commonly raised by governments as they seek to deliver Agenda 2030. The 2017 call for proposals requests innovations that bring together new sources of data (big data, geospatial and earth observation, citizen-generated, IoT, open data) to support key challenges on climate change and urban resilience (e.g. responding to natural disasters, meeting sustainable energy needs).
Gaps in environmental data for the SDGs is an issue commonly raised by governments as they seek to deliver Agenda 2030. The 2017 call for proposals requests innovations that bring together new sources of data (big data, geospatial and earth observation, citizen-generated, IoT, open data) to support key challenges on climate change and urban resilience (e.g. responding to natural disasters, meeting sustainable energy needs).
‘Leave No One Behind’ is a cross-cutting sustainable development issue. If data cannot be divided by categories such as gender, age or race, it will not reveal the realities of people’s lives. This leads to policies that overlook the needs of specific cohorts, leading to worse life outcomes for them. The 2017 call for proposals requests innovations that will provide more detailed, disaggregated, in-depth information on groups that have been historically left out by traditional surveys and other data gathering tools. Specifically, we are looking for innovations that bring together new sources of data that focus on persons with disabilities and people who live outside of traditional households (e.g., slum dwellers, homeless, migrants, refugees and institutionalized populations.)
EXTINCTION OF RIVER YAMUNA IN DELHI AND AGRA
The major reasons for high level of pollution in river Yamuna is inadequate flow, due to over extraction of surface and ground water and discharge of untreated effluent. This Ministry is supplementing the efforts of the States for pollution abatement of river Yamuna by providing financial assistance to States of Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh in phased manner since 1993 under the Yamuna Action Plan (YAP). The total expenditure incurred on conservation of river Yamuna under the YAP Phase – I & II is Rs. 1514.70 crore.
At present Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) assisted YAP Phase-III project is under implementation at an estimated cost of Rs 1656 crore in Delhi for rehabilitation and up-gradation of existing Sewage Treatment Plants (950 million litres per day) and Trunk sewers (43 kms) in Delhi. Delhi Jal Board is the implementing agency. The duration of YAP-III project is 7 years.
In “Maily Se Nirmal Yamuna Revitalization Plan 2017, under Phase-I”, the Ministry has sanctioned the STP works in Command area of Najafgarh Drain (Dhansa to Keshopur) in Delhi for an estimated amount of Rs. 344.81 crore on 70:30 cost sharing basis between the Centre and the Delhi State Government. In addition to these, State Govt. of Delhi has been taking up projects for addressing the problem of pollution of river Yamuna from their own resources.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Vijay Goel in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
FACE-OFF BETWEEN DHANUSH AND KAJOL IN VIP 2: LALKAR
After a stupendous success of VIP the spectators now have the chance to enjoy Velaiilla Pattadhari 2, popularly referred to as VIP 2. It is an upcoming comedy-drama film directed by Soundarya Rajnikanth. A sequel to the 2014 Tamil film Velaiilla Pattadhari, the film has Dhanush, Kajol and other casts. Dhanush, besides acting, is also co-producing the film and has written the story and dialogues for the film. The film will be dubbed in Telugu as VIP 2 and in Hindi as VIP 2: Lalkar. The team recently promoted the film in Delhi and the trailer launch in Hindi made it more special.
Dhanush on being asked about his role and the movie said, “VIP 2 is all about the bigger challenges that you face even if you become successful and the corporate world is actually a political game. So the movie is about what is that game and how is it played. Moreover, my character is named Raghuvaran, he’s very street smart, witty, and it’s impossible to shut him up. All the challenges that he faced be it failure or success, he handles it in the same way and nothing can actually affect him.”
Soundarya, when asked about the bonus of being from a well-known family background, said, “At the end of the day talent is what is going to last and if you are not talented then family to which you belong doesn’t matter. Fulfilling the expectations when you are from a well-known family is even more difficult because coming back if you fall is a great challenge then. So if you have talent you’ll last. On being asked about the experience while working with Kajol she said, “Kajol has done a great job in the film and actually spoke Tamil in the film and was excellent at learning script and acting in it. She accepted our story because she believed in the character. It was a pleasure having her with us.”
In VIP 2, Kajol is touted to play a negative role. Also, the highlight of the film is the face-off between Dhanush and Kajol. Interestingly, Kajol is making her comeback in Tamil after two decades. Kajol on being asked about the same said, “I had a great time working with the film. I said no to the film first but when they came and narrated the script I liked it and had that confidence that they will be able to execute it well and decided to do it. I said no because I was not confident that I will be able to take the risk and do justice to the film. I loved the character and the main reason behind that was, the character was a self-made woman who doesn’t need any label. She is a confident entrepreneur and strongly believes in her conviction and ideologies. Moreover, Dhanush and Soundarya worked and supported me a lot throughout.”
VIP 2 is expected to release soon.
#2: FIBA ASIA WOMEN’S CUP 2017 –
#2: FIBA Asia Women’s Cup 2017 – India beat Uzbekistan; Australia and Japan open with victories
Bengaluru, 23rd July 2017: The FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2017 tipped off this morning at the Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru.
Division A
Australia down Korea
The first Division A game was a clash between powerhouse Australia and Korea. Playing for the first time in the FIBA Asia zone, Australia made an emphatic statement with a 78-54 win.
Ranked number 4 in the world, Australia got off to a slow start, allowing Korea to gain a 15-13 lead at the end of the first quarter. But from the second period onwards, Australia stifled the Koreans, forcing them to take tough contested shots. Korea managed only 3 points in the second quarter compared to Australia’s 20.
With a 33-18 lead to begin the second half, Australia cruised the rest of the way, relying on the scoring of forwards Kelsey Michelle Griffin (15 points) and Allanna Smith (13 points). Point guard Lauren Stacey Mansfield had 6 points and 5 assists.
Australia (Kelsey Michelle Griffin 15, Alanna Smith 13, Belinda Snell 11) bt Korea (Sungyoung Sim 11, Jisu Park 10, Hana Park 7) 78-54 [13-15, 20-3, 24-18, 21-18]
Japan rout Philippines
The Philippines were given a tough introduction to Division A, as they were defeated by Japan 106 – 55. The Japanese women got off to an electric start in the first quarter, opening up a 16-point lead. The lead only continued to grow as the game wore on, as the Japanese women continued to rotate the ball well, and maintain a high tempo on transition.
Evelyn Mawuli (21 points) led the scoring for Japan, and five other players also finished with scoring in double figures. Star point guard Asami Yoshida racked up five assists in the first five minutes of the game, and could afford to spend the rest of the game on the bench as the Japanese lead was never threatened.
Japan (Evelyn Mawuli 21 pts; Miyuki Kawamura 14 pts; Sakura Akaho 12 pts) bt Philippines (Gemma Miranda 17 pts; Allana May Lim 9 pts; Janine Pontejos 8 pts) 106-55 [25-11, 31-20, 31-8, 19-16]
Chinese Taipei edge past PRK
Chinese Taipei won their first game of the tournament 77 – 76 against DPR of Korea, in a thrilling finish. The game was tied at 60 going into the fourth quarter, and tied at 76 in the final minutes of the game. With seconds left on the clock, Chinese Taipei were awarded free throws for a foul committed by DPR of Korea, and managed to convert one of them.
The women from Chinese Taipei had to overcome a spirited performance from Suk Yong Ro, who had 36 points, shooting at a surreal 82%. DPR of Korea fielded a small team that played the game with a lot of intensity and at a very high tempo, forcing Chinese Taipei to play catch-up through most of the game. There were seven lead changes and five ties over the course of the game.
Chinese Taipei was led by centre Hsi-Le Bao who had a double-double, racking up 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Chinese Taipei (Hsi-Le Bao 17 pts, 10 rebs; Yu-Hao Lan 14 pts; Ping-Jen Huang 11 pts) bt DPR of Korea (Suk Yong Ro 36 pts; Hyang Ok Kim 23 pts) 77-76 [20-28, 20-16, 20-16, 17-16]
China defeat New Zealand
In their first match in the expanded FIBA Asia zone, New Zealand was blown out by team China. China’s size bothered New Zealand throughout the game. Starting at centre for China was 6-foot-7-inch Yueru Li, who was a towering presence in the paint.
China played excellent defense on New Zealand, rotating well and closing in on the NZ shooters. The paint was practically shut down by Yueru Li and backup centre Hongpin Huang. On the offensive end, China was patient, using the shot clock and finding the open shot.
Despite the absence of their first-choice centre Sun Mengran, China led from start to finish and closed out on a 77-48 win. Meng Li top scored for China with a game-high 15 points. Jillian Harmon had 14 points for New Zealand in the loss.
China (Meng Li 15, Yi Shen 14, Shuang Zhao 14) bt New Zealand (Jillian Harmon 14, Micaela Cocks 9, Antonia Edmondson 8) 77-48 [17-10, 22-14, 21-16, 17-8]
Division B
India defeat Uzbekistan
India began their quest for promotion to Division A with a flourish, beating Uzbekistan 92 – 76. The Indian women were hugely productive offensively, led by Anitha Paul Durai with 28 points. She was money from three-point land, hitting six of seven shots, and played with her heart on her sleeve, hustling on every possession.
Coach Visic rotated his team throughout the game, and there were bright performances all round: Jeena Skaria chipped in with 12 points and Shireen Limaye had 10 rebounds. Last minute call up Grima Merlin was very effective off the bench with 17 points, many of which were scored in transition.
India (Anitha Paul Durai 28 pts; Grima Merlin 17 pts; Jeena Skaria 12 pts) bt Uzbekistan (Elvira Salavatova 15 pts; Elena Khusnitdinova 14 pts; Natalya Koneva 13 pts) 92 – 76 (19 – 9, 24 – 21, 26 – 23, 23 – 23)
Singapore outclass Fiji
The other Division B games took place in Koramangala Indoor Stadium, starting with the game between Singapore and first time participants Fiji. Singapore outmatched Fiji in all departments, ending with a 103-38 win. Jayne Sarah top scored for Singapore with 21 points.
Singapore (Jayne Sarah En Min Tan 21, Jacqueline Jia Jia Chu 17, Cheryl Poon 17) bt Fiji (Bitila Sigani Tawake 8, Tiyana Anne Kainamou 7) 103-38 (35-9, 25-12, 18-9, 25-8)
Lebanon lose to Kazakhstan
The last s followed by the game between Kazakhstan and Lebanon. Lebanon shot the ball poorly (29% FGP) and was outrebounded 35 – 51. Eventually, the game finished 62 – 54 in favour of Kazakhstan, for whom Tamara Yagodkina top scored with 22 points and Zalina Kurazova had a double-double (14 pts, 11 rebs).
Kazakhstan (Tamara Yagodkina 22 pts; Zalina Kurazova 14 pts, 11 rebs; Nadezdha Kondrakova 11 pts) bt Lebanon (Rebecca Akl 18 pts; Lama Moukaddem 10 pts; Chirine El Charif 9 pts) 62 – 54 (15 – 13, 14 – 11, 21 – 13, 12 – 17)
B’TOWN BIGGIES TO GRACE THE OCCASION OF SADBHAWNA DIWAS – 2017
Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sewa Dal and Shaheed E Azam Bhagat Singh Foundation organized Sadbhawna Diwas – 2017. They celebrated 21 years of NGO’S Humanitarian Journey, with the star cast of Mubarakan. The star-cast of the movie namely, Anil Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Ileana D’cruz and Athiya Shetty were spotted in the capital.
The spectators were also delighted to enjoy the live performance of Raftaar, Sukh-E and Ashok Masti. The gig filled everyone with zealous enthusiasm. Team Mubarakan was like an icing on the cake in the celebration. Moreover, one of the main reasons of the celebration was the work done by the NGO. The efforts put by Jitendra Singh Shanti (President), Women wings NGO, Hanuman Lakhotiya(President Of NGO) was extraordinary.
Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sewa Dal is a reputed NGO of East Delhi is undertaking various activities of social services of mankind and for the needy sections of the society. This organization is involved in the old age care, health, disability, ambulance/hearse van service, welfare, cultural, patriotic, social and motivational work.
Shaheed E Azam Bhagat Singh Foundation works in the area of Dalit welfare, education & literacy, environment, health & nutrition, etc. The NGO works towards the promotion of sustainable development.
The eve was one of the rare opportunities to witness your favorite stars dance in full power. Team Mubarakan danced their heart out and entertained the audience. Raftaar, Sukh-E and Ashok Masti also energized the mood and delighted everyone out there. It was one of the most exciting celebrations that the capital witnessed.
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