GUESSING GAME FOR NOBEL WINNERS THIS WEEK: This is the week when the Nobel prizes are announced and as usual there is a lot of excitement. Adjustments have been made for the pandemic, and some events have been cancelled in favour of a virtual ceremony. One prize will be announced each day from October 4 to October 8 and again on October 11. As with every year, all eyes will be on the Peace Prize announcement. The Nobel Committee never drops advance hints on the eventual winners, but that has not stopped bookmakers from placing bets. In the backdrop of COVID-19, the World Health Organisation is a favourite. But that has not stopped environment campaigner Greta Thunberg from figuring in the list again. The guessing game will continue till Friday. Let’s wait and watch. [COMMENT BY: Alex Abraham, Senior Associate Editor]
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