So, the last year is gone and the new year is already here. As we step forward into this new year, let's have a look at all the major events which will shape our lives in 2022.
JANUARY 2022
• From Jan 1, export of goods from the UK to EU became subject to full customs checks under new Brexit rules
• Australian Open on Jan 17-30
• New Central Vista Avenue-connecting India Gate to Rashtrapati Bhawan - to open in time for Republic Day
FEBRUARY 2022
• Winter Olympics starts on Feb 4 in Beijing
• Assembly elections will be held in Goa, UP, Manipur, Punjab and Uttarakhand
• NASA is set to launch Artemis 1 orbiter
MARCH 2022
• The Godfather movie marks 50 years with 4K re-release
• Australian cricket team set to tour Pakistan for the first time in over 24 years
• Women's ODI Cricket World Cup will be played in New Zealand from March 4 to April 3
APRIL 2022
• Four-day work week likely in India if new labour code is implemented
• French presidential election begins
MAY 2022
• ABBA Voyage, a virtual reunion spectacular, will feature the band member's avatars in London starting May 27.
• UEFA Champions League final in Russia on May 28
JUNE 2022
• Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 70 years as a monarch, the longest in British history.
• Wimbledon from June 27-Jul 10
JULY 2022
• The Tour de France Femmes is the first time since 1989 that a women's race at this level took place. It will take place July 24-31.
• Commonwealth games are taking place in Birmingham, England on July 28.
AUGUST 2022
• India celebrates 75th Independence Day on August 15
SEPTEMBER 2022
• Russian-European Exomars mission will investigate signs of past life
• Tesla's much awaited India launch though don't hold your breath
OCTOBER 2022
• The Brazilian presidential election begins on Oct 2
• Bengaluru Mysuru expressway set to be ready
NOVEMBER 2022
• Himachal Pradesh legislative elections to take place
• COP27 where countries are expected to come up with climate commitments to take place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt in November 7-18
• US Midterm elections commence on Nov 8
• The FIFA World Cup will be held in Qatar Nov 21-Dec 18
• Grand Egyptian Museum, the world's largest archaeological museum, expected to open
DECEMBER 2022
• Legislative elections begin in Gujarat
• Chenab bridge - the highest railway bridge in the world - set to open
• Avatar 2 on Dec 16
ALSO COMING
• Jet 2.0 and Akasa airlines (India)
• Gaganyaan crewed space mission
• Booster shots for all Indians (hopefully)