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Mumbai: FairStreet Sports led Indian Grand Prix, the ‘MotoGP Bharat’, and announced a piece of much-anticipated news on the upcoming India edition of the FIM World Championship Grand Prix (MotoGP) in 2023. It is official now that BookMyShow, India’s leading entertainment destination, will partner with FairStreet Sports as the “official ticketing partner” for the upcoming MotoGP which is scheduled to make the Grand Prix’s first-ever appearance in the country. India is waiting in the wings to be one of the largest followers of this motorsport in the world.

Indian promoters of MotoGP, FairStreet Sports, have been instrumental in curating the historic and first-ever global motorcycling event of this scale and stature which is scheduled to take place at the Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, from 22-24 September. This strategic partnership between MotoGP Bharat and BookMyShow will enable motorsports fans across the country and the sub-continent with exclusive access to tickets, exciting offers and valuable benefits for them to live the adrenaline-fueled racing action to the fullest. Officials close to the development confirmed that the registration for tickets for the upcoming MotoGP Bharat is live now for early access and will be followed soon by sales, exclusively on BookMyShow.

Interestingly, it is also learnt that the promoters of FairStreet Sports are in the advanced stages of discussions with various other partners and associates to organise this global event in a completely new perspective as a weekend destination, offering fans a memorable and exciting time.

FairStreet Sports COO Pushkar Nath Srivastava said, “We are delighted to announce our exclusive partnership with BookMyShow as the official ticketing partner for this much-awaited MotoGP event in India. This collaboration brings together two firms with the vision of delivering an unparalleled racing experience to Indian fans. By joining forces with BookMyShow, we will offer fans a seamless and convenient 360-degree experience.

Together, we are committed to creating an unforgettable MotoGP journey for all our fans, ensuring lasting memories and unparalleled excitement”.

BookMyShow COO  live entertainment Anil Makhija said, “We are glad to be able to begin this strategic partnership with MotoGP Bharat and start our journey together as the official and exclusive ticketing partner for the debut edition of the superbike Grand Prix in India. At BookMyShow, our aim has always been to enable access to and provide unforgettable, entertainment experiences across the spectrum of sports, music, comedy, performances and beyond and bringing motorsport to India is a critical milestone in this journey for us. BookMyShow has always played an active role in the growth of Indian sports across formats & this strategic partnership is in line with that ambition to nurture and make accessible all forms of sport. We are excited about using our technological know-how effectively for our wide, loyal, digitally savvy consumer base to deliver an impeccable and seamless experience for Indian fans who are avid bike lovers, across the MotoGP Bharat journey with ticketing being the first step in this momentous ride for motorsport fans across the country”.

Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) president of the federation Akbar Ebrahim said “The FMSCI would like to congratulate Fairstreet Sports Pvt Ltd (Indian Promoter), Dorna (Promoter & Rights Holder for the FIM World MotoGP Championship) & the FIM (World Governing Body for 2W Motorsport ) for agreeing to run a round of the FIM World MotoGP Championship in India in September 2023. The FMSCI would also like to wish Fairstreet Sports Pvt Ltd the very best for the opening of the ticket registrations for the event and wish them all success”.

BookMyShow, renowned for its reach and partnership with some of the biggest sports events in the country, is the largest entertainment and ticketing platform in India that offers a  wide array of events across various entertainment genres,  including sports, music, movies, performance,   and more. Their exclusive partnership with FairStreet Sports marks a significant milestone for India’s motorsport industry as both organisations join forces to enhance the thrilling spectacle of MotoGP for fans across the country.

https://in.bookmyshow.com/sports/motogp-grand-prix-of-india-2023/ET00360797 

Mumbai: Shashi Tharoor, member of parliament for Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has scrutinised PM Modi for discussing India’s internal matters, internationally.

Known for his sharp wit and articulate responses, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is set to dazzle the audience with his captivating presence on ‘Aap Ki Adalat’ on Saturday, 3 June 2023.

Shashi Tharoor who last graced the show in 2018, will again involve in an engaging conversation with India TV editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma. He will share his views on the Congress party, the demise of his late wife, Sunanda Pushkar and 2026 Kerala assembly elections.

In the exclusive episode, Shashi Tharoor defended Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his speech in London, which faced criticism for allegedly calling for foreign intervention in the country. In response, he argued that it was prime minister Narendra Modi and the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) who had initiated the trend of discussing the country’s internal affairs on the international platform.

“The political differences within the country should be limited to the border. However, it is also a fact that the BJP and Modi Ji were the first ones to break this. It was PM Modi who made a remark on an international platform that nothing good happened in India in the last 60 years,” he said.

When questioned about the reports of friction in the party for his decision to contest the Congress presidential election in 2022, Shashi Tharoor refuted the rumours. He revealed that before filing his nomination he discussed it with Sonia, Rahul, and Priyanka Gandhi. 

The veteran Congress leader Shashi Tharoor disclosed, “I met all three of them before filing my nomination, and I was ready to give up if they had advised against it in order to maintain unity in the party. However, they never said so. In fact, they motivated me. Mallikarjun Kharge won, and I respect the decision.” 

Talking about his personal life, Shashi Tharoor expressed his dismay over the way his name was implicated in the unfortunate demise of his late wife, Sunanda Pushkar. In response to Rajat Sharma’s question, Shashi Tharoor stated, “It was disheartening to see certain individuals attempting to gain political advantage from it. Those who are familiar with me know that I could never engage in such behaviour.”

Shashi Tharoor even cleared the air of speculation about his plans to contest the Kerala polls, which has emerged due to his heightened focus on the state. Referring to Kerala as his ‘Karma Bhoomi,’ the three-time MP from Thiruvananthapuram said, “I need more time to decide on this.” He also acknowledged that there is resistance within his party and that some people would not like him to get entangled in state politics. However, if it can bring about a positive change in the lives of people, he would consider it.

On Rajat Sharma’s headline-making program ‘Aap Ki Adalat,’ the former Minister of State for External Affairs also shared his thoughts on India’s strategies in external affairs. The episode will be aired on Saturday at 10 pm and repeated on Sunday at 10 AM and 10 PM respectively.

Mumbai: India’s premium broadcast network, Times Network, is hosting the ninth edition of its annual signature event, India Economic Conclave (IEC) scheduled on  01 & 02 June 2023 at Taj Palace, New Delhi. A distinguished global platform, India Economic Conclave has been instrumental in shaping a national discourse on the country’s economic growth. Driving the theme, “India: The Emerging Third Superpower”, IEC 2023 will lead critical conversations with eminent policymakers, global visionaries, and iconic leaders from India Inc on India’s growth as a leading global superpower.

Times Network India Economic Conclave 2023, Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa of India said, “India is setting the agenda for G20 and the world is following us. G20 is not a political forum. It’s a platform for growth, development, and financial prosperity. We are living in a world of politics, but all the political issues must be discussed in the UN security council. We must remain focused on the economy. Covid has left 200 million people below the line, 100 million people have lost their jobs and 75 countries are facing a debt crisis, these issues must be brought to the centre stage for emerging markets instead of raising issues of the Russia-Ukraine war. Since India is setting a precedent at the G20 summit, the job of India is to bring consensus on a vast range of issues including climate, economic and developmental issues. If we are not able to use our leadership to provide impetus to growth, climate action, sustainability, etc, then we will be failing. Our objective is to bring all 20 countries including China and Russia on board on specific development issues. India does 11x fast payments than America or the UK do together, we do about 50 per cent of the real-time payments in the world, and we have provided approx. 40 million houses, 110 million toilets for our citizens, 240 million pipe water connections and we have built 55K of roads. All of this is the reflection of the political and developmental narrative. We need to provide a vast amount of resources towards entrepreneurs who are pushing towards climate change. World Bank is not able to raise money from the private sector which has about 350 trillion dollars. They need to invest more in developing countries through blended finance, and credit enhancement towards emerging markets. The important thing to understand is that emerging markets are growing at an all-time high and most of the growth will come from these emerging markets in the next four to five decades”.