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Gautam Gambhir’s ‘serious’ message to KKR ahead of 2024 season: ‘IPL isn’t about Bollywood and after party…’

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Gautam Gambhir made a statement that the players should not focus on the off-field activities but look to find the ways to help the team bag another title.

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Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir has ‘serious’ advice for his players ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. Gambhir, who led KKR to two titles during his tenure as captain, said that IPL is not about Bollywood or other glamour attached to it but an opportunity for players to express themselves in the toughest league in the world.

KKR, who won their last IPL title way back in 2014, signed Gambhir as their mentor as the veteran Indian opener left Lucknow Super Giants after spending two years with them for a homecoming in Kolkata. He was present with other members of KKR at the IPL 2024 players’ auction where the franchise splurged a record-breaking INR 24.75 crore to sign Mitchell Starc.

“I made it very clear on Day 1 that IPL for me, a serious cricket. It’s not about Bollywood, it’s not about you, it’s not about after party and stuff. It’s about going out there and playing competitive cricket and that’s the reason why I feel is the toughest league in the world because it is proper cricket,” Gambhir said on Star Sports.

The veteran batter pointed out the significance of the Indian Premier League on the world stage.

“It is probably closest to international cricket as compared to any other league and if you want to be known as a successful franchise, you should be able to deliver on the cricket field,” he added.

KKR are only the third franchise after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians to win multiple IPL titles. However, things have not worked out well for them in the last couple of seasons where they finished seventh spot and failed to reach the playoffs.

Gambhir also talked about the loyal fanbase of Kolkata which has backed the team during their tough times.

“I think there are very passionate fans. We need to be honest to them. We need to try and probably bring that happiness on their smiles because I’ve always believed I think the most loyal fans have been fans from Kolkata because they’ve gone through a lot in the first three years of the IPL,” Gambhir said.

The two-time IPL-winning captain further made a statement that the players should not focus on the off-field activities but look to find the ways to help the team bag another title.

“Obviously it was the most high profile team as well. But I’ve always been a believer that ultimately it’s not about glamour. It’s about what we do on the cricket fields is all that matters and KKR should not be known for off field activities. They should be known for what we deliver on the cricket field,” concluded the KKR mentor.

This article is originally published on Hindustantimes.News!

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Byju’s delays salaries of over 20000 employees, Raveendran blames…

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Raveendran further said that a select few (four out of its 150+ investors) have “stooped to a heartless level, ensuring that we are unable to utilise the funds raised to pay your hard-earned salaries”.

Edtech major Byju’s is yet to process the salaries of its employees for the month of February as the amount raised through the rights issue is currently locked in a separate account “at the behest” of some key investors, its founder and CEO Byju Raveendran has told employees.

In a letter to the staff, accessed by IANS, Raveendran said that the rights issue (which is about $250-$300 million) has been successfully closed.

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“However, I regret to inform you that we will still be unable to process your salaries. Last month, we faced challenges due to a lack of capital, and now we are experiencing a delay despite having funds,” he told more than 20,000 employees.

Raveendran further said that a select few (four out of its 150+ investors) have “stooped to a heartless level, ensuring that we are unable to utilise the funds raised to pay your hard-earned salaries”.

“At their behest, the amount raised through the rights issue is currently locked in a separate account. It is an agonising reality that some of these investors have already reaped substantial profits – in fact, one of them has made a staggering eight times their initial investment in Byju’s”.

The Bengaluru bench of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has directed Byju’s that the proceeds from the rights issue is to be kept in a separate account till the disposal of the case with investors.

Raveendran said that despite his best efforts, “we are left with no option but to confront the heart-wrenching reality that we are temporarily unable to provide you with the financial support you deserve”.

“We are striving to ensure that your salaries are paid by the 10th of March. We shall make these payments the moment we are permitted to do so as per law.”

Also Read: Delhi Budget 2024 Live: Atishi to present Budget based on ‘Ram Rajya’ concept!

This article was published on DNAIndia.com!

Delhi Budget 2024 Live: Atishi to present Budget based on ‘Ram Rajya’ concept!

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Delhi Budget 2024 Live

Delhi government’s finance minister Atishi will present the Budget for the financial year 2024-25 on Monday. As per reports, the AAP government’s Budget will have “Ram Rajya” as its theme. The Budget Session of the Delhi Assembly began on February 15 and has been extended till March 8. It is likely to be the longest assembly session under the AAP government’s regime, according to officials.

With Lok Sabha elections set to be held this year, the Arvind Kejriwal-led government is likely to make some major announcements in the Budget. The Budget is likely to focus on education, health, power and roads among others.

Meanwhile, this will be Atishi’s first Budget as finance minister after she was inducted into the cabinet last year in March.

In 2023, Kailash Gahlot presented the Budget, after the the arrest of former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case on February 26.

Delhi Budget 2024 Live: About Delhi Assembly’s Budget Session

The Budget Session of the Delhi Assembly began on February 15 and has been extended till March 8. It is likely to be the longest assembly session under the AAP government’s regime, according to officials.

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Delhi Budget 2024 Live: Delhi government’s finance minister Atishi will present the Budget

This will be Atishi’s first Budget as finance minister after she was inducted into the cabinet last year in March.

This article is originally published on Hindustantimes.News!

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Google Pixel 8 gets best smartphone award at MWC 2024

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Google Pixel 8 series has been honoured as the best smartphone of 2023 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC). The award recognises the phone’s exceptional performance, innovation, and leadership in the tech industry.

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In Short

  • Google Pixel 8 series wins the best smartphone of 2023 at MWC.
  • This is the first time a Google Pixel phone has won the title.
  • The Pixel 8 series defeated competitors like iPhone 15 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23.

The Google Pixel 8 series was crowned as the best smartphone of 2023 at MWC. This flagship series earned the award for its exceptional performance, innovation, and leadership. Pixel 8 surpassed other nominees, including the iPhone 15 Pro series and Samsung Galaxy S23 series, to claim the top spot.

The award was presented during the Global Mobile Awards event at the Mobile World Congress (MWC), hosted by GSMA. This is an annual event which recognizes achievements of tech in various categories such as “Best Mobile Technology Breakthrough” and “Best Mobile Network Infrastructure.” In the “Device” category, Google secured the biggest “Best Smartphone” award.

The GSMA explains the criteria for the award: “The Best Smartphone award acknowledges outstanding performance, innovation, and leadership, as assessed by leading independent analysts, journalists, and influencers, based on smartphones available in the market from January 2023 to December 2023.”

The Pixel 8 series was given the top spot amongst other strong competitors and in fact the best smartphone lineup of 2023 which includes the iPhone 15 Pro series, OnePlus Open, Samsung Galaxy S23 series, and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5.

Sharing the big win, Rick Osterloh who is Senior Vice President overseeing Google’s Devices & Services efforts posted on Twitters/ now X and wrote “Thrilled about Pixel 8 winning another important Phone of the Year award at MWC! @madebygoogle thank you to the entire Pixel user community for helping us get there, and congratulations to our team for great progress.”

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Interestingly, the Google Pixel 8 series captured attention last year with its new upgrades and AI innovation. The series is driven by Google’s latest Tensor G3 chip and provides the stock Android experience along with a powerful camera for stunning photo and video quality, plus game-changing editing tools.The phone has been acclaimed as one of the best performers for everyday tasks and brief gaming sessions.

Additionally, Google is reportedly poised to achieve a significant milestone this year with the Pixel 8, as it is projected to ship a total of 10 million devices in 2023. You can check out our review of Google Pixel 8 Pro here: Google Pixel 8 Pro review: When you want the best Android, you get this.

However, this year marks the first time that Google Pixel has managed to claim the title of best smartphone. Last year, Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro was hailed as the best, with the iPhone 13 Pro Max winning the year prior. In 2021, the Galaxy S21 Ultra was crowned the best phone. Even the Pixel 6 Pro made it to the shortlist in 2021, and the Pixel 3’s Night Sight feature won a GSMA award for “Disruptive Device Innovation” in 2019.

This article was originally published on India Today.

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Canadian tourist accidentally drives jeep off Hawaii cliff, rescued

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A 27-year-old tourist from Canada accidentally drove his rented Jeep off a cliff but was able to swim to shore until firefighters pulled him up with a rope and helicopter.

Hawaii cliff

In Short

  • Canada tourist accidentally drives his rented jeep off Hawaii cliff
  • He swims to shore until firefighters pulls him up with rope and helicopter
  • He was treated for facial injuries and slight hypothermia after rescue

A tourist driving in the early morning dark on the southern tip of Hawaii’s Big Island accidentally drove his rented Jeep off a cliff but was able to swim to shore until firefighters pulled him up with a rope and helicopter.

The man was treated for facial injuries and slight hypothermia after Sunday’s rescue, the Hawaii County Fire Department said in a news release.

Firefighters, police and the US Coast Guard responded to the cliffs of South Point in Naalehu at about 3.45 am on Sunday to a report of a swimmer in distress in the ocean, the release said.

He swam about 100 yards to shore at the bottom of a cliff the fire department estimated to be 50-60 feet.

Big Island resident Michael Moody was camping nearby to go spearfishing when the commotion from the rescue woke him up. By then, the tourist was already in the water, Moody said on Thursday.

The road there is dangerous for those who aren’t familiar with it, he said.

“It goes from a big major road to a dirt road,” he said. “And that’s only about 100 feet (30.48 meters) long, and then it gets really steep, and that’s only about 20 feet (6 meters) long. And then that’s the edge.”

Police told KITV the man, 27, was visiting from Canada.

“We have terrible things that happen because tourists don’t know what they’re doing,” Moody said.

The rescue required 16 people and could have been dangerous for those involved because of the high surf in the area, said Mayor Mitch Roth.

“A lot of resources,” Roth said. “It sounds like a careless act.”

While it’s known among locals as a fishing spot, it’s not a popular destination for tourists — especially at that hour, Roth said.

This article was originally published on India Today.

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Meet son of Pakistan’s richest man, owns several sports teams, no match for Anant Ambani, Akash Ambani, he is…

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Shahid Khan is currently Pakistan’s richest man with a net worth of over Rs 99598 crore. Shahid Khan’s son Tony Khan has some similarities with Mukesh Ambani’s sons that you may find surprising.

Mukesh Ambani is the richest man of India and Asia with a net worth of Rs 948470 crore. He is currently trending all over social media platforms as his younger son Anant Ambani is about to get married to Radhika Merchant. The pre-wedding celebrations have already begun in Reliance Greens in Jamnagar and global personalities including Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Rihanna and others have arrived in India for the grand event. Similar scale of events took place when Mukesh Ambani’s elder son Akash Ambani got married to Shloka Mehta. As the son of India’s richest man is trending all over the internet, let’s meet the son of Pakistan’s richest man. For those who are unaware, Shahid Khan is currently Pakistan’s richest man with a net worth of over Rs 99598 crore. Shahid Khan’s son Tony Khan has some similarities with Mukesh Ambani’s sons that you may find surprising.

Mukesh Ambani and his sons Akash Ambani and Anant Ambani are nvolved in a wide range of businesses. The family is also involved in a number of sports ventures and own a few cricket teams in different leagues across the world. Mumbai Indians is the most popular sports team overseen by Mukesh Ambani and his kids. Similarly, Shahid Khan’s son Tony Khan takes care of the family’s sports ventures. 

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Tony leads a range of sports ventures including All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL) and Fulham club from Premier League. Apart from sports ventures, Khan is also a part of TruMedia Networks, Activist Artists Management and Ring of Honor (ROH).  If reports are to be believed, Tony Khan’s net worth is around Rs 12000 crore which is nowhere close to Isha Ambani and Akash Ambani who are kids of India’s richest person Mukesh Ambani. Although Tony’s roots are Pakistani, he was born and brought up in the USA’s Illinois.

The only thing in which Tony Khan is ahead of Mukesh Ambani’s kids is social media following. Being an active participant of most viewed sports in the world, Tony Khan enjoys a massive Instagram following of more than 206,000 followers.

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This article was published on DNAIndia.com!

This actor to play villain in Ranbir Kapoor, Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal Park? Here’s what we know!

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Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Animal broke several box office records and emerged to be a massive success upon release despite being criticized for its misogynistic and violent content. Bobby Deol as villain impressed fans. If reports are to be believed, in the sequel, another star is being approached. 

The star we are talking about gave 3 hit films last year. He is none other than Vicky Kaushal. According to a report in Instant Bollywood, Vicky Kaushal is being considered to play the role of the antagonist in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal. In the first installment, the negative lead was portrayed by Bobby Deol, whose intense fight sequences with Ranbir garnered widespread acclaim.

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Interestingly, Vicky Kaushal’s Sam Bahadur clashed with Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal and still managed to earn over Rs 100 crore at the box office. Animal on the other hand collected over Rs 900 crore at the box office and became one of the highest-grossing films of 2023. 

Helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Animal also starred Triptii Dimri, Bobby Deol, Siddhant Karnick, Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Prem Chopra along with others in key roles. The film showed Ranbir fighting for his father’s love and going on a killing spree to find the person who attacked his father. 

Talking about the success of Animal, Ranbir Kapoor said, “I want to thank all of you for being here today to celebrate Animal. It is a film that a section of people had an issue with but I feel the kind of love, success and the numbers (it has received) prove that nothing goes beyond the love for a movie. Nothing goes beyond movies.” 

Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal will also be sharing the screen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War which also stars Alia Bhatt. Vicky Kaushal also has Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam in the pipeline wherein he will be seen sharing the screen with Triptii Dimri. 

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This article was published on DNAIndia.com!

KKR coach reveals new Shreyas Iyer twist after batter axed from BCCI central contract: ‘He had an injury but…’

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KKR coach, who feels Iyer will eventually claw his way back into Team India’s scheme of things, added a new twist to the saga

BCCI central contract

Kolkata Knight Riders Chandrakant Pandit is taken aback knowing that the captain of his Indian Premier League team Shreyas Iyer lost his place in the BCCI central contracts. Iyer, along with Ishan Kishan was dropped from the list after failing to adhere to the board’s mandate of playing domestic cricket. During their time away, neither Iyer nor Ishan turned up for their state teams in the Ranji Trophy, which did not sit well with the top brass, who then decided to pull the plug.

In Iyer’s case, what ticked off the selectors was that he apparently faked an injury to get himself out of playing Ranji Trophy. Iyer reported a back spasm but he was perfectly fine as claimed by a physio in the NCA, and once it was out in the public, all hell broke loose. However, Pandit, who feels Iyer will eventually claw his way back into Team India’s scheme of things, added a new twist to the saga that Iyer indeed was injured but he managed to recover in time.

“I will not say Shreyas must be included in a certain Grade, but he is definitely a player who can serve India in any format. He has had an injury issue, but it was solved. He is a good performer and even scored a century [105 against New Zealand in 2021 at Kanpur] on Test debut,” he told Mid-Day.

“In our future series, there may be some players who will not be in form, so naturally Shreyas will be there. He will play domestic cricket and can perform in the IPL. He is going to be useful for Indian cricket in any format.”

Pandit backs Iyer to come back strong

Pandit, who worked with Iyer closely last year has backed the India batter to come back strongly despite the setback. Pandit is sure that given the quality Iyer possesses, he deserves a place in India’s one of the top brackets – Shreyas belonged to the INR 3 crore bracket B. Pandit guarantees that this blow will only make Iyer fiercely dedicated and highly motivated to come back stronger.

“It’s surprising that Shreyas was not considered for the annual contracts, because he is India’s all-format player. We don’t know the reason, but I think he should walk into the pool of India’s contracted players. He could have definitely fitted in any Grade. Knowing Shreyas, I don’t think it will affect him. He will definitely fight and perform. He has that fighting spirit,” he said.

This article was published on Hindustantimes.News!

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‘BCCI had discussions with Hardik Pandya’: How India all-rounder escaped Kishan-Iyer treatment at the last moment!

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According to the top BCCI official, the apex board had discussions with Hardik Pandya. Here’s how Hardik escaped the ‘Kishan-Iyer treatment’.

There were no doubts about what Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer bring to the table as premier batters at Team India. However, the batting duo was deemed surplus to requirements when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced its annual central contracts on Wednesday. Iyer and Kishan were not part of the 30-player list for the 2023-2024 season. After Kishan and Iyer lost their BCCI contracts, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan shared an interesting post mentioning the curious case of all-rounder Hardik Pandya.

Contract extensions were not handed out to Iyer and Kishan for ignoring BCCI’s directive to play in the Ranji Trophy. Wicketkeeper-batter Kishan refused to show up for Jharkhand in the Ranji season. Mumbai’s Iyer was not available for the quarterfinal against Baroda following his exit from the Indian Test squad. Kishan’s teammate at the Mumbai Indians (MI), all-rounder Pandya, bagged a Grade A contract from the apex cricket board for the 2023-2024 season.

How Hardik Pandya escaped ‘Kishan-Iyer treatment’?

In his explosive tweet, Irfan suggested that Pandya was not judged on the same parameter. All-rounder Pandya only plays white-ball cricket for India. So, how did Pandya manage to escape the Kishan-Iyer treatment at the last moment? According to a report filed by the Indian Express, Pandya will play for Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20s and Vijay Hazare Trophy when he is not a part of the national side. As per a top BCCI official, Pandya vowed to ply his trade with Baroda in domestic tournaments when the all-rounder is not on national duty.

‘Playing Ranji Trophy out of equation for Pandya’

“We have had discussions with Pandya, who has been told to play domestic white-ball tournaments when he is available. At this stage, according to the assessment of the BCCI’s medical team, he is not in a position to bowl in red-ball tournaments. So playing Ranji Trophy is out of the equation for Pandya. But he has to play other white-ball tournaments if there are no India commitments. If not, he will miss out on a contract,” the official was quoted as saying.

What’s next for Hardik?

Recovering from an ankle injury ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Pandya returned to competitive cricket for the first time after the 2023 World Cup at the DY Patil tournament. Pandya represented the Reliance One side in the local tournament. Pandya picked up two wickets and leaked 22 runs in three overs for Reliance One. The newly-appointed captain of the Mumbai Indians franchise also trained individually in Vadodara. However, Pandya also made sure that his fitness is his being monitored at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). The 30-year-old last played for India against Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in 2023.

This article was published on Hindustantimes.News!

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UPW vs GG, Match 8 WPL 2024: Predicted playing XI, live streaming details, weather and pitch reportc!

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UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants will face off in the 8th match of the Women’s Premier League at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 1. After two losses, UP Warriorz, led by Alyssa Healy, delivered an outstanding performance against Mumbai Indians women’s team, even without their regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur.

MI Women were limited to 161 with a strong bowling effort. In response, UP Warriorz, powered by Kiran Navgire’s 57 and Grace Harris’ unbeaten 38, successfully chased the target in 16.3 overs. Gujarat Giants have struggled with inconsistent batting performances in their previous matches. The game promises an interesting clash between the two teams.

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Live streaming details

When is the UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants WPL 2024 match?

The Match 8 of Women’s Premier League 2024 between UPW vs GG will take place on Friday, March 1.

Where is the UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants WPL 2024 match?

Match 8 of the Women’s Premier League 2024 between UPW vs GG will take place at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

 At what time will the UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants WPL 2024 match start?

Match 8 of the Women’s Premier League 2024 between UPW vs GG will begin at 7:30 pm IST.

When and where to watch the live streaming of the UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants WPL 2024 match?

Match 8 of the Women’s Premier League 2024 between UPW vs GG will be live-streamed on the JioCinema app and website.

 How to watch the live telecast of UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants WPL 2024 match?

Match 8 of the Women’s Premier League 2024 between UPW vs GG will be telecast live on the Sports 18 network.

Pitch Report

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium, known for its short boundaries and high altitude, favors batsmen in limited-overs cricket, making it conducive for high-scoring matches where big totals are often chased down comfortably.

Weather report

The minimum temperature will settle close to 20 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature will hover around 31 degrees Celsius, as per AccuWeather. The wind speed at the venue will be 16 km/h with 33 percent humidity.

Probable playing XI

UP Warriorz: Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Vrinda Dinesh, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Shweta Sehrawat, Kiran Navgire, Poonam Khemnar, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Anjali Sarvani, Rajeshwari Gayakwad.

Gujarat Giants: Beth Mooney (c & wk), Veda Krishnamurthy, Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield, Dayalan Hemalatha, Ashleigh Gardner, Kathryn Bryce, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwar, Lea Tahuhu, Meghna Singh.

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