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THE STORY: On the playoff graphic shown on every NFL telecast this time of year, the "In the hunt" portion is hard to miss.
The Cardinals are working to make sure their logo stays there as long as they can.
Any postseason hopes, no matter how slim, begin with winning. And the Cardinals did that Sunday, forging a workmanlike 30-17 victory over the New England Patriots at State Farm Stadium to break a three-game losing streak and remaining in the hunt – a hunt that got more interesting after the Seahawks (8-6) lost to the Packers on Sunday night, pushing the Rams (8-6) into first place in the NFC West.
"Honestly dude, I'm not looking forward at all," quarterback Kyler Murray said. "It's got to be that way.
"We took care of business today."
James Conner began the game with a 53-yard run for the Cardinals (7-7) and turned that into a 110-yard rushing day with a pair of touchdowns. Trey McBride was good with his nine catches, and Murray was good enough, completing 23-of-30 passes for 224 yards without a turnover (although he was close to one. More on that later.)
Murray called the offense "efficient" and it would have been more explosive if up-and-coming Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez hadn't broken up what looked like a sure touchdown pass to Marvin Harrison Jr.
The defense had big moments, including a goal-line stands and a Sean Murphy-Bunting interception that was turned into a second-half touchdown drive that essentially sealed the win.
"I told them they earned the right to win today, the way they practiced," coach Jonathan Gannon said.
As it often does, the Cardinals' result could be measured by Conner, who surpassed 100 scrimmage yards for an eighth time, with the team winning six of those games. Third-down back Emari Demercado was put on Injured Reserve Saturday, ending his regular season, and then rookie Trey Benson went down with an ankle injury late in the game.
That would mean DeeJay Dallas and practice squad member Michael Carter would be needed for next week's game in Carolina, depending on Benson's health.
Then again, if they have Conner ripping off 50-yard runs early, that may be enough.
"It's definitely a good start," Conner said. "The game of football is won up front and I felt the line brought it today."
Conner scored both his touchdowns in the fourth quarter, finishing off two near-five-minute drives and gathering nine of his 21 touches. When in trouble, the Cardinals turn to Conner (and McBride).
"He's a horse," Murray said. "It's hard to stop him once he gets going."
The Cardinals overcame an early injury to linebacker Mack Wilson Sr., who suffered a concussion just four plays into the game. The defense made that work, although they did allow the Patriots (3-11) 145 of their 311 total yards on their two fourth-quarter possessions, both of which were scores.
Gannon credited defensive coordinator Nick Rallis for how he "takes the emotion" out of such game-changing injuries to organize the unit on the fly.
"We know we might need some help along the way to get to where we want to go," linebacker Kyzir White said. "As long as we can control us winning, I feel like the chips are going to fall where they're supposed to fall."
A trip to Carolina is next. But the Cardinals will stay hunting as long as they can, and playing like they did Sunday should give them that chance.
"It was a fun day out there today," Conner said.
TURNING POINT: There were four plays near the end of the third quarter that changed the game. First, with a 16-3 lead, the Cardinals defense came up with stuffs of the Patriots running game on both third-and-1 and fourth-and-1 at the Arizona 4-yard line, preventing New England from chipping into the lead.
Three plays later, Murray threw an improvised shotput pass while scrambling and it was picked off by Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones at the Arizona 18, which could have been a disaster. But Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings hit Murray in the head after Murray released the pass, earning a roughing-the-passer penalty that negated the Cardinals' lone turnover of the game.
"Thankfully they called a flag," Murray said. "I've got to protect the ball better. Just trying to make a play. Can't do that."
THE STANDOUTS: Linebacker Kyzir White had 12 tackles, including getting in on the key fourth-down stop. Conner was excellent, and McBride again piled up a huge game with nine catches for 87 yards. Wide receiver Greg Dortch overcame his early fumble with three catches for 60 yards, including a big 39-yard gain before halftime to set up a field goal.
LOSING LINEBACKERS: Linebacker Mack Wilson Sr., who had been looking forward to playing his former team, was lost for the game on the first possession when he suffered a concussion on a helmet-to-helmet collision. One play later, the Cardinals also lost linebacker Jesse Luketa for the game with a right thigh injury.
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Seahawks QB Geno Smith leaves game with injury
Dec 15, 2024, 7:31 PM
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Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Geno Smith is questionable to return for Sunday night’s primetime clash with the Green Bay Packers due to a knee injury.
Seattle Seahawks Inactives: Kenneth Walker III ruled out vs Packers
Smith, in his third year as the Seahawks’ starting signal-caller, exited the game midway through the third quarter after taking a low shot to the legs on an incomplete first-down pass.
Smith went to the medical tent on the sideline and headed back to the locker room soon after.
Backup Sam Howell, who Seattle acquired in an offseason trade with the Washington Commanders, came in to relieve Smith. After Howell came in, the Seahawks’ drive stalled out two plays later and they settled for a 45-yard field goal by Jason Myers to cut their deficit to 20-6 with 6 minutes, 24 seconds left in the third.
Howell was sacked two times on his next series, which led to a three-and-out for Seattle.
Smith was 15 of 19 passing for 149 yards and a costly red-zone interception before his exit. The veteran quarterback entered the game second in the league with 3,474 passing yards.
Howell, in his third NFL season, had appeared in one prior game this season without a pass attempt. He started all 17 games for the Commanders last season, amassing 3,946 passing yards with 21 touchdowns and a league-high 21 interceptions.
This story will be updated with additional details.
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• How Seattle Seahawks rookie LB Tyrice Knight is impressing Wyman
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Nearly every detail about the religious group Lisa Webb’s family belonged to was hidden from the outside world. Its followers met in homes rather than churches. Its leadership structure was hard to discern, its finances opaque. It didn’t even have an official name.
But for decades, no secret was as closely guarded as the identities of the sexual predators inside the group known as the “Two by Twos.”
Now a growing number of public allegations from around the world have prompted a broad investigation by the FBI and placed an uncomfortable spotlight on the long-quiet Christian sect. Survivors say the group's leaders protected child-abusing ministers by pressuring victims to forgive, ignoring legal reporting requirements and by transferring abusers to new locations to live with unsuspecting families.
Ministry leaders have publicly condemned the abuse but several declined to answer questions from The Associated Press.
For Webb, who was sexually abused by one of the group's ministers as a child, the attention has brought an unexpected sense of “strength in numbers.”
“There are so many who are frustrated and disheartened," said Webb. "But there's also camaraderie in that, and support.”
A website, a hotline and social media pages established by victims have documented allegations against more than 900 abusers, with survivors in more than 30 countries and cases continuing to emerge. In the past year, news stories and a Hulu documentary have focused on the sect’s predator preachers and the leaders who enabled them.
While perpetrators have been sentenced to prison in isolated cases, the sect has largely avoided legal repercussions, protected by its decentralized structure, hidden finances and state laws that limit the timeline for criminal charges.
The sect, also known to its members as “The Way” or “The Truth,” was founded in Ireland in 1897 by William Irvine, who railed against the existence of churches. The only way to spread Christianity, he argued, was to do as Jesus instructed in the Book of Matthew: to send apostles out to live among those they sought to convert.
The sect grew as volunteer preachers — known as workers — went “two by two” to live in the family homes of followers for days or weeks at a time. Sect historians say there were up to a few million members just a few decades ago, but current estimates put the figure at 75,000 to 85,000 worldwide.
Unlike the Boy Scouts or the Catholic Church, which have paid out billions to sex abuse victims, the sect’s aversion to property leaves it without apparent assets that might be used to pay settlements, legal experts say.
Workers are supposed to shun worldly possessions, relying on followers for food, shelter and transportation. But that also ensures abusive workers have access to potential victims.
Webb was abused by a preacher who stayed with her family in Michigan when she was 11. The man, Peter Mousseau, was convicted much later — after he expressed an interest in visiting her in 2008 and she decided to pursue charges. A regional overseer to whom she previously reported the abuse was later convicted for failing to report abuse allegations against another local worker.
“You have this mindset that they are angels in your home. They can do no wrong, so you don’t have any kind of wall up,” she said. “It was just the perfect storm created, the perfect recipe for this kind of behavior.”
Sheri Autrey had just turned 14 when a 28-year-old worker moved into her family's home in Visalia, California, for two months.
He began abusing her immediately, sneaking to her room at night and taking her for daytime drives. He turned up the radio whenever the Hall & Oates song “Maneater” came on, singing: “Watch out boy, she’ll chew you up.”
When Autrey revealed the abuse to her mother a few years later, her mom reported it to the sect's regional overseer, who was in charge of all the workers in the area.
The overseer refused to warn other families. Instead, he sent the worker back to Autrey’s home to apologize.
Autrey, raised to be meek, erupted. Her family took her to the district attorney’s office but declined to put her through a prosecution.
“I would have to explain, explicitly, what happened,” Autrey said. "And I was in no way prepared for that.”
Decades later, Autrey was at a baseball game when “Maneater” came on. She had to walk around the stadium to calm herself down, and she resolved to send a letter about the abuse to hundreds of sect members.
“I wanted anyone else who was a victim to know she is not the only one,” Autrey said. “She needs to know there is help.”
One worker from Peru, Americo Quispe, was sent to Garland, Texas, in the early 2000s after facing allegations of inappropriate behavior in his home country. He soon found new victims, some of whose families went to police. He returned to Peru before he could be arrested.
Quispe was later convicted of molestation in Peru and sentenced to 30 years. He has never faced the charges in Texas.
Another worker, Ruben Mata, abused dozens of boys, among them 10-year-old Douglas Patterson, who was lured away from his family during a sect convention in the early 1990s. Patterson said he kept quiet about it because he feared his family would leave the sect — and thus be barred from eternal salvation — if he told.
Mata was eventually convicted in 2006 in a separate sex abuse case. He died in a California prison.
A few months before Mata’s trial, the Saskatchewan, Canada, overseer, Dale Shultz, sent two letters to colleagues.
One was to be shown to any concerned members. It acknowledged Mata was a pedophile and that workers had been alerted to his abuse at least three times. The sect only notified authorities after Mata resigned, according to the letter.
The second was for staff. It said no copies should be made of the first letter.
“The purpose of the letter is to help those who have concerns, not to advertise a kingdom problem to those who either do not know about it or are not having a problem with it,” Shultz wrote.
In another case, a regional overseer for Arizona, Ed Alexander, wrote a letter to a child-molesting elder in 2005 observing that “we love our people very much and don’t want to report their misdeeds.”
The letter suggested the sect could fulfill its mandatory abuse-reporting obligations by recommending offenders get professional counseling, because then the counselors — rather than sect leaders — would be obligated to make the reports to police.
“They believe that child sexual assault is just a sin. Like, you’re a sinner, they are a sinner, it’s all just sin,” said Eileen Dickey, one of the man's victims. She reported the abuse to sect leaders because she was worried other children would be targeted.
“I was told never to talk about it," she said.
Alexander would not speak with The Associated Press: “Unfortunately, the media coverage has been so negative and one-sided that I am going to have to decline an interview,” he texted.
Jared Snyder spent more than two decades as an itinerant minister before becoming disillusioned and quitting. No one told him directly about abuse, Snyder said, but he occasionally heard rumors.
The sect's culture — which makes gossip taboo and places tremendous pressure on members to be merciful — meant that misdeeds big or small were downplayed, he said.
“One overseer just explicitly told me, ‘The less you know, the better off you are,’” he said.
As a worker, Snyder received no paychecks, retirement benefits or health insurance benefits, and he was discouraged from using banks. But he was never without spending money: Followers regularly offer cash to the workers, and Snyder said he frequently had thousands of dollars in his pockets.
Most of that money would get spent on building materials, food or other supplies at regional conventions, Snyder said.
In June 2022, a regional overseer named Dean Bruer died in an Oregon motel room. Bruer, 67, had served in at least 22 states and territories and seven countries since 1976, according to a timeline compiled by Pam Walton, a former member who has used historical records and photographs to track the movements of predatory preachers.
Nine months after Bruer died, Doyle Smith, the overseer for Idaho and Oregon, wrote a letter to members. Evidence left on Bruer’s phone and laptop showed he had raped and abused multiple underage victims, Smith wrote.
“Dean was a sexual predator,” Smith wrote. “We never respect or defend such totally inappropriate behavior among us. There is a very united consensus among us that the only thing to do is to be transparent with all of you for obvious reasons, though this is very difficult.”
That transparency did not extend to dealings with local police. It was only after Autrey, another abuse survivor, and private investigator Cynthia Liles — all former sect members — pressured Smith that he turned Bruer’s laptop over to detectives, Autrey told the AP.
By then, the computer had been tampered with, according to records from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office in Oregon. The web browser search history was cleared. Bruer’s Apple ID had been changed and files transferred out of his DropBox account. Bruer’s phone was never provided to police, and the “Find My iPhone” feature had been disabled.
“What web browsing history was present on the laptop that someone didn’t want anyone else knowing about?” Detective Jeffrey Burlew wrote in a police report. Unable to find any evidence of a crime within its jurisdiction, the office closed the investigation.
Smith did not respond to phone messages from the AP.
Though Autrey and others had long sought reforms in the sect, Bruer's death proved to be a catalyst. Autrey, Liles and another survivor launched a hotline, website and Facebook pages for survivors.
In February, the FBI's field office in Omaha, Nebraska, announced an investigation.
The outcry prompted some sect leaders to condemn the abuse and to ask consultants for advice on how to better protect members. But at least some regional overseers have ultimately declined to adopt recommended child abuse prevention policies — saying the only true code of conduct is the New Testament.
And some leaders still warn members against criticizing the sect.
At an August convention in Duncan, British Columbia, a worker helping to lead the event did not mention the abuse scandal directly but told members to lay aside “evil speakings.”
“It’s more easy to be critical than to be correct,” preached Robert Doecke, a worker from Australia. “If you feed on problems, it will only make more problems. But if you focus on the Lord, it will lead to solutions."
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Indian fast bowler Akash Deep didn't take any wickets on the second day of the third Test. However, his impressive bowling skills garnered praise from Australian batting star
Steve Smith.
Smith achieved his 33rd Test century on Sunday. He and Travis Head (152) formed a strong 241-run partnership for the fourth wicket. They navigated challenging spells from
Jasprit Bumrah (5/72) and Akash Deep.
“I thought Akash bowled really nicely, particularly that first spell. He was getting the ball to move with pretty significant movement. He bowled a really good length. He's a nice bowler. It was the first time I've actually faced him. He has got some skill there for sure.”
At the end of the day's play, Australia was in a commanding position at 405 for seven.
Alex Carey remained unbeaten on 45 off 47 balls.
“When that second new ball rolled around, Jasprit came in and did what we know Jasprit can do. It was unfortunate to lose a couple (of wickets) there. But we are in a really strong position at this present time.”
Smith, whose century ended an 18-month drought, discussed his on-field interaction with Head, who scored a brilliant 152 off 160 balls.
Smith commended Head's consistent performance and his ability to pressure bowlers from the start.
“I had a great seat in the house to watch Travis bat. Travis is consistently performing well. The way he was able to put the bowlers under pressure from the outset is quite incredible. He has got an unbelievable eye and the areas off which he scores, it's tough to put fielders in those positions in a way.”
Smith described Head as a special player who is currently in top form and contributing significantly to the team's success.
“He's a special player at the moment. He's playing so well and helping our team immensely and putting pressure on the bowlers every time he goes out to play. It was cool to witness (that) again.”
Smith revealed their mid-pitch conversations are brief and focused on encouraging each other.
“We don't actually say much to each other out there. He just says, 'do your thing'. I say, 'do your thing', and we move on. It was cool to witness that again. He's a special player right now.”
Smith considered the series opener in Perth, where the Australian batters struggled against the Indian bowlers led by Bumrah, resulting in a 295-run loss, as an unusual occurrence.
“We kind of set it (right) after Perth. It was a bit of an anomaly. We all missed out at the same time together. We usually have one or two batters stand up and get us out of trouble or get us in a position of strength.”
He emphasized that the team usually has one or two batsmen who step up to rescue the team or establish a strong position.
“(It was) fortunate that Travis and I could do that today. I've changed my setup pretty much every game I've played for the last 15 years, it's nothing new to me. I try and adapt and figure the best way to play for each surface that I'm facing.”
Smith explained his adjustments to counter the Indian bowlers on the Gabba pitch. He mentioned batting slightly outside his crease, moving across his stance, and keeping his left leg open.
“Clearly this one is a pretty bouncy track so I was batting out of my crease a little bit, trying to get at the bowler, going across my stance, but leaving my left leg a little bit open.”
He addressed past difficulties with balls that skidded and his efforts to improve his bat timing.
“Perhaps, when I've been doing my double trigger, getting my left leg a little bit too close and those balls that are skidding, I've probably struggled to get my bat down in time. I thought my movements were pretty good today.”
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Director Ananth Mahadevan on how Paresh Rawal and Aditya shed their father-son mindset to play strangers in Past Tense
(From left) Aditya and Paresh Rawal
Director Ananth Mahadevan’s next, Past Tense, sees father-son Paresh Rawal and Aditya Rawal share screen space for the first time. What makes their on-screen dynamics interesting is that they play two strangers confronting each other in the human drama. The director says that he had gone to narrate the script to Paresh at home, when he met Aditya. “As I started conversing with Aditya, I realised he was the perfect fit for Past Tense. Rarely do you find an actor so sensitive to his socio-economic environment, and having cinematic sensibilities,” says Mahadevan of the actor, who was last seen in Bambai Meri Jaan (2023).
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Inspired by a real-life episode, Past Tense revolves around a young man, who lives with his adoptive parents and is consumed by the desire to know why his biological parents abandoned him. “The newspapers had reported about this boy, who had discovered that he was abandoned by his biological parents [and set out to find them]. The media reports didn’t go that deep, but I took it beyond the abandonment and discovery. It’s a mistake he makes because sometimes the truth can hit you so badly that you wish you had never sought it,” shares the director.
While Aditya plays the protagonist, Paresh essays one of the five pivotal characters he meets on his journey. Mahadevan says the two actors had to undergo workshops to slip into their roles. “Their chemistry was intriguing to watch. They had to shed the father-son mindset. Since it was the first time they were acting together, it must have taken them a lot of energy to assume their volatile parts.” The film also stars Adil Hussain and Sharib Hashmi.
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Instant Reaction to ugly night for Seahawks in loss to Packers
Dec 15, 2024, 8:44 PM | Updated: 9:29 pm
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The primetime matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers on Sunday was a one-side affair that was an especially tough pill to swallow of Hawks fans.
Green Bay rolled to a 30-13 win, and the game saw Seattle have to turn to backup quarterback Sam Howell after a knee injury sustained by Geno Smith ended his night in the third quarter.
Recap | Geno hurt | Observations | Stats
The loss drops the Seahawks to 8-6 on the season and into a tie for the NFC West lead with the Los Angeles Rams, who won Thursday over the San Francisco 49ers. The Seahawks and Rams will meet in Southern California in the regular season finale, which is three weeks away.
As we do after every Seahawks game, we have collected the instant reactions of the loss from the voice of Seattle Sports. See what they have to say below, and be sure to listen to the station Monday for even more reaction and analysis beginning with Brock and Salk at 6 a.m. and The Mike Macdonald Show at 9:30 a.m. with the Seahawks head coach.
• Bob Stelton – Wyman and Bob (2-7 p.m. weekdays)
Not the game anybody was expecting to see based on how the Hawks have been playing for the last month.
The fact that the offensive line struggled was not a big surprise considering it was only their performance in last week’s win over Arizona that gave fans reasons for hope that they had found the magic elixir. That obviously was not the case.
The biggest surprise for most is the performance of the defense. Seattle’s D had been averaging just over 17 points allowed over the last five games and under 100 yards rushing allowed. Both of those stats were blown out of the water in this one.
We’ll wait to see the severity of Geno’s injury, but they have three games left, and at this point every one of them is essentially a must win. This stretch will be a huge test for a first-year head coach in Mike Macdonald. Lets hope he’s got some magic left that will get this team to the playoffs.
• Dave Wyman – Wyman and Bob/Seahawks Radio Network analyst
• Brock Huard – Brock and Salk (6-10 a.m. weekdays)
The last few weeks, really since the BYE, SEA’s offense understood it’s limitations & tried to protect an OL that is way over matched in the drop back game
Tonight: 👎🏻
Very few:
Draws. Screens. Move the pocket. Motion. Misdirection. Allowed GB to tee off way too frequently https://t.co/a0NyxqNOk5— Brock Huard (@BrockHuard) December 16, 2024
• Mike Lefko – Wyman and Bob
If you were looking for a worst-case scenario for Sunday night, it might go something like this: get thoroughly outplayed, and lose your starting center and starting QB to injury.
It was not fair to expect the Seahawks to be among the upper echelon of teams in NFC in Year 1 for head coach Mike Macdonald, but this was a resounding fall back down to Earth after a four-game win streak, and a clear statement about how much better the best teams in this conference truly are.
The Packers scored on every drive in the first half, and it left the Seahawks with no margin for error. That was further compounded by a red zone interception, which is tough in any circumstance but especially in a game where stops were tough to come by for the defense and points were elusive for the offense. It’s simply a throw that can’t be made in that situation.
The concern now lies in the final three weeks of the season. The Seahawks must win out, and might have to do it without their starting quarterback.
Seattle Seahawks news and analysis
• Rost: What the Seahawks’ 30-13 loss to Packers showed
• How Macdonald’s first year with Seahawks has impressed NFL insider
• Huard: Three Seahawks contract moves that make sense this offseason
• Daniel Jeremiah: What makes Seattle Seahawks’ defense unique
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Right tackle Jonah Williams was added to the injury report early Sunday morning with an illness as questionable, but he will be active for the Cardinals for their game against the Patriots.
Defensive linemen Roy Lopez and Naquan Jones, who had also been questionable for the game will also be active. The Cardinals will have four healthy inactive players, since running back Emari Demercado and punter Blake Gillikin were placed on Injured Reserve on Saturday.
The Cardinals currently have two open roster spots. They also have rookie cornerback Elijah Jones in his window to return from IR, so if he comes back, he would take one of the spots.
The full Cardinals inactives list:
- OL Christian Jones
- TE Travis Vokolek
- WR Xavier Weaver
- DL Khyiris Tonga
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Candace Owens Pandora Box interview regarding the USS Liberty has been met with other awakenings of the devil, ie revelations regarding our Military Generals tactics and psyops, including: Lavon Affair, McCain USS Forestal, Pearl Harbor, 9-11, King David Hotel, Gulf War… and my personal favorite – General Patton.
Quick Recap:
Lavon Affair code named Operation Susannah, was an Israeli operation in 1954 wherein Egyptian Jews were recruited by the Mossad to plant bombs inside Egyptian, American, and British civilian installations to target same while blaming it on the Muslim Brotherhood.
McCain Forrestal – 1967 the USS Forrestal was stationed off Vietnam. Having graduated last in his class, McCain thought he was a jock but panicked when a fire broke out – and ejected a bomb from his plane that triggered a fireball and ultimately killed 134 men while McCain fled screaming. His dad, Commander McCain, forced the issue to be recreated as an accident and the documents were sealed.
The rescue of 591 POW’s in Hanoi including McCain was also riddled with government coverups. There were actually 1205 POW’s – Hanoi used the remainder as bargaining chips for money - $3.25 billion (roughly $23.5 billion today) promised and never delivered by Nixon. Executed.
Pearl Harbor – Standard Oil, Rockefeller, had been squeezing Japan for months ordering FDR to freeze Japan’s assets and prohibiting any oil exports. Japan's economy was crashing. While a wire was sent to the Pentagon warning of the intended assault by the Japanese army the claim is the wire got lost. Rockefeller saw an opportunity to allow Japan wage war and justify his oil monopoly.
King David Hotel in Jerusalem was funded and built by Egyptian Jews and bankers. The Haganah was a Zionist terror group. In 1946 a Jewish terrorist group Igun, an offshoot of the Haganah, blew up the hotel wherein 91 people died and 46 were critically injured – mostly British. The motive – destruction of evidence proving Zionist Terrorism.
Gulf War – The aerial image Bush Sr gave to the public was his justification for sending in American troops to secure the Saudi Border with Iraq. The claim that 250,000 Iraqi troops and 1500 tanks were on the border was ripped to shreds when Jean Heller of the ST Petersburg Times produced an aerial image that revealed no troops or tanks at all were there. Dick Cheney told her to move along.
Further justifying the bombing, Nayira, was supposedly an eyewitness to accounts of Iraqi troops ripping babies out of incubators and tossing them on the floor. It was discovered Nayira was a propagandist working with the Free Kuwait who hired Hill & Knowlton PR Firm in America. The firm’s president had been Bush’s Chief of Staff under Reagan.
The entire war was justified using corrupt government means.
9-11 has been well documented to have been a collusion of the Mossad and CIA to detroy evidence, one piece in particular was an audit of The DoD and their inability to account for over $3 trillion.
General Patton was suicided when he made a public declaration that the real enemy was the Communist Bolsheviks and he had fought on the wrong side.
All of these open the pearly gates to mass coverups including school shootings, mass psycho killers, and drones…
When my son flew his drone over the Bronco stadium to see if he could take pictures, 2 FBI agents rang the bell to his house within 3 minutes or less. Mayorkas is lying. The FBI is lying. And the Pentagon is lying. Various concepts have involved regarding the drone sightings which now circle the EU and US. One is Project Blue Beam which was actually described in 1990 by French journalist Serge Monast.
In 1991, Gene Roddenbery released the Devils Due – for Star Trek. In the episode, Ardra, a mythological devil, boards the ship and claims to be magical. The captain and crew speculate whether she is Q in disguise. Q is described as an extra-dimensional being of unknown origin who possesses immeasurable power over time, space, the laws of physics, and reality itself. He is said to be almost completely omnipotent and is continually evasive regarding his true motivations.
Q-Anon is a government creation. Gene Roddenberry Hollywood has been a CIA agent since its inception in 1947 – the same year as the Roswell incident.
The Project Blue Beam concept is based on the US Government using a Hologram to create a fake coming of Christ along with locusts to deceive the world into a state of fear, confusion, and chaos. It is interesting that drone swarms sound exactly like locusts.
Who orchestrates and stages these fake aggressions? Mossad and CIA in conjunction with National Endowment for Democracy, How many other false flags have they played out? The entire Syria bombing campaign beginning under Obama – the resulting CIA greenscreen videos and pictures claiming chemical attacks, The White Hats, as well as bought and paid for shills inside the Presidential offices of nearly every European country.
Today the shills include Italy’s Meloni and Argentina’s Milei. Meloni’s father was a Mafia drug trafficker from Sicily. Milei’s father was known as ‘al Gordo’, a shady and sinuous mafioso, whose wealth included multi-million properties in the United States. In addition, Norberto lost a trial for tax evasion. Milei’s grandparents emigrated from Italy in 1926 when Mussolini reigned and began arresting all Communists and Bolsheviks.
Both Milei and Meloni are from the World Economic Forum pretending to be Libertarian and hero’s of their respective countries. Both are very dangerous – they shape shift to whatever the mantra is of the day. Trump has invited Meloni and Milei to his inauguration.
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analysisBig Bash League: Jackson Barrett rates every Perth Scorchers player from opening win over Melbourne Stars
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Angela Rayner to give mayors the power to stop planning delays as Labour continues war on nimbys
16 December 2024, 05:15
Deputy PM Angela Rayner will promise to make devolution the “default setting” for councils across the UK as she looks to push through Labour’s housing reforms.
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In a speech to regional leaders, Ms Rayner will vow to push power out of Whitehall and into the hands of people with "skin in the game" across a range of policy areas including housing.
The Government's devolution White Paper will be published today, which Ms Rayner has said will ensure regional powers are "no longer agreed at the whim of a minister in Whitehall".
It comes after ministers warned they would be prepared to step in if plans to build more prisons, wind turbines and homes met opposition at a local level.
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Ms Rayner's Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said Labour's devolution policy will allow regional leaders to "guide" development projects "across areas, housing, transport and skills".
England's regions will be "centre stage" in the Government's mission to grow the economy and build 1.5 million homes, she is expected to say.
Ms Rayner, who is also Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary, will promise the White Paper, which will set out devolution policy in greater detail, will be a "turning point."
"Our English Devolution White Paper will be a turning point when we finally see communities, people and places across England begin to take back control over the things that matter to them," she is expected to tell mayors, local government and business leaders.
"When our proud towns and cities are once again given the powers they need to drive growth and raise living standards as part of our Plan for Change.
"It's a plan for putting more money in people's pockets, putting politics back in the service of working people and a plan for stability, investment and reform, not chaos, austerity and decline, that will deliver a decade of national renewal.
"Devolution will no longer be agreed at the whim of a minister in Whitehall, but embedded in the fabric of the country, becoming the default position of Government."
Proposals to create so-called "strategic authorities" across England, bringing together councils in areas where people live and work, will be among the measures outline.
The ministry said this would help "to avoid duplication and give our cities and regions a bigger voice".
However, the Local Government Association - the membership body for authorities in England and Wales - warned that any changes would need to put councils "at the heart of decision-making".
"In a very centralised country, moving funding and power from Whitehall to local leaders is needed but it must be done in a way where empowered councils and the communities they serve are at the heart of decision-making," it said.
"Reforms in this White Paper will have a significant impact on every council and community. While our members are - and always have been - open to change, we remain clear that local government reorganisation should be a matter for councils and local areas to decide."
The association warned that devolution was "not an end in itself" and "cannot distract from the severe funding pressures that are pushing local services to the brink," repeating its call for compensation changes to employer national insurance contributions announced in the Budget.
Meanwhile, public services think tank raised concerns about the risk of creating "mini Whitehalls" by focusing on "strategic authorities" and abolishing district councils in a lukewarm response to the announcement.
Simon Kaye, policy director at think tank Reform, said: "This White Paper is a very welcome start but will not on its own deliver the promised 'devolution revolution'.
"Genuinely 'strategic authorities' require powers of a different order of magnitude - including serious tax-raising powers."
He added: "There is also a risk that plans to abolish district councils will leave local neighbourhoods feeling even more neglected. The result of reforms cannot be simply the creation of 'mini Whitehalls' at a regional level - communities need a real say."
The Conservatives accused the Labour Government of plans to "strip councils of their powers to make choices and to impose reorganisation from Westminster without local consent".
A party spokesman said: "The Conservatives delivered over 1 million new homes in the last parliament, and whilst we recognise the need to build more, these must be in the right places.
"This new announcement will do nothing to solve that - and instead open up another front on Labour's assault on the countryside."
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India's fast bowler
Mohammed Siraj pulled up in the middle of an over on the second day of the Brisbane Test against Australia at the Gabba, giving jitters to the Indian fans.
Bowling the 37th over of Australia's first innings, Siraj clutched at his hamstring after delivering the second ball and signalled for the physio to come onto the field.
He was then taken off the field, with skipper Rohit Sharma asking Akash Deep to complete the over. However, shortly before the first session on Sunday ended, Siraj returned to the field -- much to the relief of the Indian team. But he didn't bowl again before the umpires announced lunch, with Australia 104 for 3.
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India are playing the match with three specialist pacers in the form of Jasprit Bumrah, Siraj and Akash besides the seam-up all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. Akash was brought into the eleven in place of Harshit Rana, who played in the first two Tests.
Earlier on day two, Siraj was involved in a playful moment with Marnus Labuschagne, when he walked up to the Australian batter and flipped the bails. After the Indian pacer had done his bit, Labuschagne flipped the bails back.
The duo continued their rivalry from the heated exchange they had during the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, when Labuschagne pulled out just when Siraj was about to deliver a ball, as an Australian fan walked right across the sight-screen carrying a big pile of empty beer mugs. It frustrated Siraj, who threw the ball back at the stumps.
He then gave a fiery send-off to centurion Travis Head after dismissing him, much to the anger of the Adelaide crowd that booed him thereafter. The Australian fans' hostility towards Siraj has continued in Brisbane as he was booed on the rain-hit day one at the Gabba, which saw just 13.2 overs bowled.
After remaining wicketless on the curtailed opening day, India struck early on Sunday through Jasprit Bumrah who removed the Australian openers Usman Khawaja (21) and Nathan McSweeney (9) in quick succession, followed by Reddy sending Labuschagne (12) back in the hut.
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Recap: Love throws 2 TDs, Packers beat up Seahawks 30-13
Dec 15, 2024, 8:43 PM | Updated: 9:27 pm
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SEATTLE (AP) — Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes to Romeo Doubs and the Green Bay Packers ended Seattle’s four-game winning streak with a 30-13 victory Sunday night over the Seahawks, who lost quarterback Geno Smith to a knee injury.
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Josh Jacobs ran for 94 yards and a touchdown for the Packers (10-4), who have won eight of 10. Jacobs finished with 136 yards from scrimmage and Brandon McManus kicked three field goals.
After Doubs made an impressive grab in the back of the end zone late in the fourth quarter for his second TD, Packers fans at Lumen Field chanted, “Go Pack Go!”
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Smith was hit low by Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper in the third quarter and threw his helmet to the ground after he limped off the field. He was replaced by Sam Howell, who had just one previous snap for the Seahawks (8-6).
Smith completed 15 of 19 passes for 149 yards, and Howell went 5 of 14 for 24 yards and a pick.
Rost: What the Seahawks’ 30-13 loss to Packers showed
The Packers’ two losses over their last 10 have come to NFC North-leading Detroit, including a 34-31 defeat on Dec. 5, meaning the division title is likely out of reach. Green Bay has yet to clinch a playoff spot.
The Seahawks fell into a first-place tie with the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC West, and Smith’s injury could impact their chances of winning the division.
Love finished 20 of 27 for 229 yards, and Doubs had three catches for 40 yards.
Smith was intercepted in the end zone in the first half and the Seahawks trailed 20-3 at the break. Green Bay scored on all four of its first-half possessions.
An unnecessary roughness penalty on Seattle’s Riq Woolen that put the Packers on the Seattle 28 on their initial possession. Jacobs’ 1-yard TD run capped the drive.
The Packers went up 14-0 on Love’s 13-yard pass to Doubs, who dragged two defenders with him into the end zone before waving at a television camera.
The Seahawks closed the gap on Jason Myers’ 48-yard field goal, but McManus answered with a 38-yarder for the Packers.
The Seahawks drove to the Green Bay 12, but Smith’s pass intended for Noah Fant was intercepted by in the end zone by Carrington Valentine, the first career pick for the second-year defensive back.
It was Smith’s 13th interception this season and fourth in the end zone.
Woolen was flagged for pass interference on Doubs on Green Bay’s final series of the half, but the Packers settled for McManus’ 21-yard field goal.
The Seahawks showed life early in the fourth quarter on Zach Charbonnet’s 24-yard touchdown run that made it 23-13. Three plays later, Doubs put it away with his pretty 22-yard throw to Doubs, who got his elbow down in the back of the end zone.
Green Bay, making its first trip to Lumen Field since 2018, had not won at Seattle since 2008.
Injuries
Green Bay Packers: LB Quay Walker (ankle) left in the first half and did not return. All-Pro CB Jaire Alexander (knee) was inactive for a fourth straight game.
Seattle Seahawks: RB Kenneth Walker III did not play. C Olu Oluwatimi injured his right knee in the first half and his return was doubtful.
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Green Bay Packers: Host New Orleans on Monday, Dec. 23.
Seattle Seahawks: Host Minnesota next Sunday.
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If anyone isn't sure about the mental acuity of Jonah Williams, the way he rattled off details of the last time he had scored a touchdown – before the right tackle covered a fumble in the end zone Sunday against the Patriots for a key first touchdown of the game for the Cardinals in a game they had to have – was something to behold.
You see, Williams was in the sixth grade, playing fullback. Long before he starred at Alabama, long before he was a first-round pick of the Bengals and then later signing with the Cardinals as a free agent.
"I remember the hole opened up, it was '30 trap,' the center found the linebacker and I hit it behind him," Williams said. "I almost got hawked by the nose guard. It was really embarrassing. That was my last chance to run the ball.
"This one was a little more exciting. A little bigger."
Forget that Williams doesn't ever find the end zone like that anymore. Forget the fact he had such a bad night Saturday with an "illness" – bad enough that he was listed as questionable for the game Sunday morning – and still had it in him to see the ball out of the corner of his eye and chase it down.
"It was a mad dash to try and get on it," Williams said. "I didn't really realize what had happened until after when Paris (Johnson) told me I scored a touchdown."
Williams knew he was close to the back of the end zone as he covered the ball, and he was admittedly worried about it. That happens, and the Cardinals lose possession. He admitted he didn't know the result because he didn't know where his body was in relation to the end line.
"How he impacts the double positive is chase the play, so that'll forever be a teaching tape there, because if that goes out of bounds, obviously that's their ball," coach Jonathan Gannon said. "We have to do a good job of protecting the ball, first of all, but I thought that was (an) excellent play by him. Just maxing out effort there."
Wide receiver Greg Dortch fumbled the ball in the first place, but Williams picked him up and then Dortch's big 39-yard catch-and-run later in the first half picked up the offense when it looked like that final possession was going to disappointingly fizzle out.
That the Cardinals have now had two touchdowns this season on forward-fumbles into the end zone – tight end Trey McBride covered a James Conner fumble earlier this season – is a stroke of luck. The Cardinals will take it.
-- Now, when it comes to McBride touchdowns, that’s still a thing. The Cardinals tried a shovel pass on the 1-yard line to McBride to get him his first receiving TD of the season; he was stoned by the Patriots as soon as he got the ball.
With nine more catches for 87 yards, he's going to get 1,000 yards this season and he's going to get 100 catches – he is up to 89, extending with every one his franchise record for tight ends – but he's still searching for that TD catch, although Gannon said the Cardinals are pressing to get him one.
"That's not the reason he's gonna get paid," Gannon said.
McBride continues to downplay his work – "Just try to get open for (Kyler) and he makes it happen" – but he has plenty of hype men in his locker room.
"I continue to say I think he's the best," Murray said. "He's got all the intangibles, all the traits, the athletic ability, loves the game, plays hard as hell. There's nothing that he doesn't or can't do."
-- They will get that TD. Keyshawn Johnson, by the way, got his first 92 receptions in 2001 without a score, but did eventually get into the end zone (with 106 total receptions.)
-- Linebacker Baron Browning got his first sack since being traded to the Cardinals, and rookie defensive lineman Darius Robinson also got his first NFL sack.
-- The roof at State Farm Stadium was open for a fourth game already this season, which seems like a lot. Except it really hasn't been. The roof was open five times during the 2022 season, and six times in 2020 – all the better to make sure the pandemic virus wasn't trapped inside. I would guess it'll also likely be open for the season finale against the 49ers, assuming the weather is OK.
-- PHNX reported after the game that the Cardinals are engaged in extension talks with safety Budda Baker. That is something to watch as Baker puts together yet another MVP season.
-- The Cardinals had five plays of at least 20 yards – the most in a game since their win in San Francisco in Week 5.
-- The Patriots only had six third downs on offense – a crazy-low number – but the Cardinals did not give up a first down on any of them. On the other side, the Cardinals were 10 of 15 on third downs, their best percentage since before the bye.
-- The Cardinals held Patriots QB Drake Maye to 14 yards rushing on his four attempts, dropping his potential NFL record average from 9.1 down to 8.5 for the season. It wasn't a big day for running QBs; Kyler Murray did have five attempts but only 11 yards, far below his now-average of 7.2 yards a carry this season.
-- I didn't get a chance to talk to him – but here's betting kicker Chad Ryland, who had a rough rookie season in New England last season, very much enjoyed going 3-for-3 in field goals as his team came up with a big win. Punter Michael Palardy, another former Patriot, also had a nice day with his 48.5-yard average.
-- The Cardinals scored three touchdowns in the red zone (out of four chances), more than they had scored in the red zone in the previous three games combined (2 for 11).
-- The last word belongs to Murray.
"I think offensively we could be better, but (it) definitely feels good to come out with a win. Especially a win where we felt like we should come here and do what we're supposed to do."
That's all for tonight.
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For years, Ustad Zakir Hussain remained not only one of the most popular artistes of his generation, but also an ambassador of Indian music on the global arena
Zakir Hussain. Pic credit/ PTI
THOSE magical fingers inspired thousands of young Indians to take up the tabla, and his brilliance and stage persona made him a favourite among serious listeners. For years, Ustad Zakir Hussain remained not only one of the most popular artistes of his generation, but also an ambassador of Indian music on the global arena.
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Hussain, who passed away at 73 in San Francisco due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, leaves behind a rich and magnificent legacy, and an ocean of memories. Whether one knew him personally, saw him in concert or just listened to his recordings, there was something special about the maestro. It wasn’t only in the music, but also the way he conducted himself, greeting everyone warmly irrespective of their age or status. His bouncing hair, sartorial sense and quick wit added to the aura, and his appearance in the Taj Mahal tea ad campaign made him a household name.
The son of tabla legend Ustad Allarakha, Hussain represented the Punjab gharana of tabla-playing. He was born in Mumbai on March 9, 1951, and would accompany his father to concerts from a very young age. A child prodigy, he started touring when he was 12. While he initially focused on classical music, he was exposed to international sounds on his visits to the US in the late 1960s. His meeting with British guitarist John McLaughlin, violinist L. Shankar and ghatam exponent Vikku Vinayakram led to the formation of the Indo-fusion group Shakti, and he also recorded with George Harrison in the 1973 album Living In The Material World.
Known to maintain a balance between traditional music and experimentation, Hussain has accompanied the who’s who of Indian classical music over the past five decades. The list includes sitar legends Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Vilayat Khan, sarod masters Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, santoor monarch Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, flautist Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and vocalists Pandit Jasraj and Kishori Amonkar. He also played with Kathak doyen Pandit Birju Maharaj and thumri queen Shobha Gurtu.
Hussain’s friendship with McLaughlin has lasted over 55 years. “Meeting John Ji was a pivotal moment. It was indeed the time everything changed going forward for me,” he told this writer in an interview. The two have been together over changing Shakti line-ups, besides collaborating on other albums like Making Music, also featuring Chaurasia and saxophonist Jan Garbarek. Earlier this year, the Shakti album This Moment picked up the Grammy award for Best Global Music Album, and Hussain himself won Grammys for the album As We Speak, featuring banjo player Bela Fleck, bassist Edgar Meyer and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia.
Other international musicians to have partnered with Hussain include drummer Mickey Hart, saxophonists Charles Lloyd, Chris Potter and George Brooks, and bassist Dave Holland. He has also composed two concertos for the Symphony Orchestra of India – a tabla concerto and a triple concerti for tabla, sitar and flute. Another pet project was Tabla Beat Science with producer Bill Laswell, where he blended electronic flavours with tabla rhythms. He’s acted in James Ivory’s film Heat And Dust (1983) and Sai Paranjpye’s Saaz (1987), besides composing music for Aparna Sen’s Mr And Mrs Iyer in 2002.
Though Hussain grew up in an era which had other great tabla players like Anindo Chatterjee, Swapan Chaudhuri, Kumar Bose and the late Shafaat Ahmed Khan, he created new audiences through his innovations and collaborations. Each year, he has given many memorable concerts in Mumbai. His appearances at the Homage to Abbaji show on February 3, the Jennifer Kapoor Birthday Concert on February 28 and the Gurupoornima event have been cherished by fans. As Hussain’s music will live on forever, his warmth and charm will be missed by all those whose lives he touched.
Hussain is survived by his wife Antonia Minnecola, and daughters Anisa and Isabella Qureshi. His brothers Fazal Qureshi, who trains tabla students at the Allarakha Institute of Music in Mumbai, and Taufiq, who has mastered the djembe, carry the family tradition forward.
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Former Aussie gloveman and explosive bat, Adam Gilchrist talks to TOI about what makes India's wicketkeeper so special with bat in hand, how he would have played Bumrah and why most big players struggle to say goodbye...BRISBANE: The media and broadcast enclosures here at the Gabba are tightly packed units, buzzing with activity, trailing loops of wires and heavy equipment. Connecting them is a narrow, winding, claustrophobic corridor with barely room for two to walk alongside. It's like being inside a space shuttle.
This is the engine room of the Gabba, and it is here that Adam Gilchrist, Australia's iconic cricketer who redefined the role of a wicketkeeper-batter, has agreed to talk cricket. He seeks out a quiet corner. There is none. As he talks, people jostle past him. None of that matters because Gilchrist is talking about his favourite person,
Shane Warne, the leg spinner with the gift who isn't with us anymore.
"I miss Warney so much," he tells TOI, then repeats for emphasis, "A great deal. Him and Andrew Symonds and
Rod Marsh. We like to talk about them because it means we keep their legacy and spirit alive. You know, keeping wickets to Shane Warne was the highlight of my cricketing career."
The highlight? This is Adam Gilchrist, one of the world's most-loved cricketers, now or in his playing days. The marauder with bat in hand who made the best of bowlers look pedestrian. The white-ball belter who marched alongside Matthew Hayden to open, then proceeded to carve games open as Australia won three World Cups.
The explosive No. 7 in Tests who scored at a strike rate of 81.95 and scored 17 hundreds. The trailblazer who waited long to be picked for the longer format, then announced his intentions early, in just his second Test, with an unforgettable, unbeaten second-innings 149 in Hobart against Pakistan to fashion a chase of 369 runs.
Then there was Gilchrist the safe wicketkeeper, the one who eased into Ian Healy's big shoes and then reshaped the role. There was the stand-in captain too, the one who conquered the final frontier by fashioning a series win in India. Listing all of Gilchrist's achievements could take all day, but that's not what's on his mind.
It was the best thing I did in cricket, keeping wickets to Warney," he continues, matter-of-factly. "He was okay for me to pick him out of the hand. I could read him from the hand, but that didn't mean they were easy takes for me. With the same action and delivery, he spun some big, he spun some small. It was great fun. I had the best seat in the house when he bowled."
So, was Warne the greatest modern era spinner? Gilchrist gives the impression he doesn't like such comparisons. "I can only speak from my experience. I played against Murali. I played against Anil (Kumble). Harbhajan was hard for me, I had challenging times against Harbhajan. But I think Warnie was the greatest all-round cricketer that I've played with. His bowling, even his batting, his catching, his cricket mind, he was right up there, clearly one of the best spinners. He was such a great character."
Talking about characters, Gilchrist's current favourite is
Rishabh Pant, and we move on quickly to the ongoing series as rain pelts the Gabba on Day One of the third Test. Maybe he sees a bit of himself in Pant, an explosive wicketkeeper-batter who can keep the Gilchrist flame burning?
Gilly's eyes light up. "He's a miracle, isn't he? I watched on like the rest of the world, how nasty the accident was. The initial outlook didn't look fantastic, but he's worked some magic. Clearly a lot of dedication and hard work has gone into his recovery. Now to see him back on the field is wonderful," he says, then declares unequivocally: "Pant is the most entertaining cricketer in the world right now."
What is it about Pant that makes him so special? Gilchrist thinks for a few seconds, smiles and shakes his head as if impressed. "Well, we saw glimpses of that in Adelaide, didn't we? You're not sure what you're going to get from him. What you do know is that he entertains. What I admire is his ability to go from defence to offence so quickly. He can look really calm and composed and then all of a sudden, almost stealth-like, he'll attack the bowler, catch him off-guard. That's a great quality. I've never played that falling scoop even in my backyard! I never even thought about it!"
Gilchrist isn't too concerned that Pant has been inconsistent of late. "It's not that big (of a problem). He hasn't played a huge amount of cricket. I asked him about his leg, 'keeping-wise, and he didn't seem to think it was too much trouble. It was just about the recovery, making sure he puts ice on his knee every day. I used to do that too, and I never had the accident. For him to have his knee rebuilt, it must be challenging, but I think he's really making a good fist of it. We've got to give him time.
"Also, his playing style is such that there'll be patches when he won't be consistent. I was a bit similar. I was an attacking player. That (inconsistency) comes with the territory, like Travis Head. There'll be times when it won't work, and people will say he's being too attacking, but I think Pant should play his natural way. That's the way he'll get the best results. Be patient with him and trust that he'll deliver more than he doesn't deliver."
Pant isn't the only Indian cricketer to have charmed Australia's cricket-loving masses on this tour, and this seems a good time to sneak the
Jasprit Bumrah question in. How would 'Gilly' in his prime take down Bumrah? Could he even?
"I'm not too sure," Gilchrist says, wide-eyed, and his mind goes back to his problems against Andrew Flintoff bowling around the wicket. "I faced Flintoff in his prime in 2005. As a left-hander it was very similar angles (to Bumrah), and that was really challenging.
"Somehow, you've got to try and find a way. You don't have to be ultra-aggressive, just tick over the scoreboard a little bit, don't get caught at the crease for too many of Bumrah's deliveries in a row. Bumrah, if he can bowl two or three overs to the same batter, he can get accurate enough to try and create a chance. Just keep getting off strike!" Would the squash ball in his glove help? "Who knows," he chortles.
Gilchrist closed his chapter in a hurry at 96 Tests, walking away the moment he felt things weren't quite the same and late-career struggles started overwhelming the mind. Does he think most ageing batting stalwarts stick around longer even as their powers wane, in vain hope of a final hurrah or a few more years at the top? How did 'Gilly' himself feel about things at the end?
"Well, I retired," he says, bluntly. "I just got out of there. I knew as soon as I dropped
VVS Laxman it was time for me to go (in Adelaide, Jan 2008, Gilchrist's last Test). A lot of these players, when they hit that age, it just starts to drop off a bit. I went into my last Test having no idea I was going to retire. And then I dropped a catch off that bloke's bowling!"
Gilchrist points to pace legend Brett Lee, who is smiling quietly in the corner. Lee has been listening in for a while now, and chimes in, "He's only ever dropped one in his life!"
With that, it's time to go, just like Gilchrist did all those years ago, but he still wants the last word on the issue. "Mother Nature plays its part. I can't comment for anyone else apart from myself." And on that note, Adam Gilchrist, once-destroyer of worlds, disappears into the labyrinths of the Gabba.
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Rost: What the Seahawks’ 30-13 loss to Packers showed
Dec 15, 2024, 9:17 PM
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If you wanted to see what the Seattle Seahawks look like with Sam Howell under center, you got a taste of it Sunday.
If you wanted to see what the Seattle Seahawks look like against an NFC playoff team, you saw even more.
It didn’t look good.
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Quarterback Geno Smith took a low hit midway through the third quarter that forced him to the sideline. He looked livid after getting back up — angry perhaps at the referee for not calling a penalty on what probably felt like a shot to his knees (it was just a low tackle wrapping up his ankle). Or perhaps it was a boiling over of frustration with an offense that had made too many mistakes — including a bad red-zone interception by Smith himself — and wasn’t moving at all in a game the Seahawks desperately needed to win.
So, Seahawks fans saw their first extended look at Sam Howell at QB in the regular season. There were no fireworks outside of a lone touchdown by Zach Charbonnet. And really, that had been the case the entire night for a Seahawks team that felt thoroughly outmatched against a Packers team that improved to 10-4. Seattle’s defense made a few key stops in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to climb out of a halftime deficit — not when the offense couldn’t convert third-and-shorts and found little to celebrate.
It was never going to be easy. The Packers entered with just one more win than the Seahawks (now 8-6) but nearly stole one from the Lions last week and had scored 30 or more points in three consecutive games. Running back Josh Jacobs, central to their offensive identity, gave Seattle echoes of his career-best performance. Nevermind that he didn’t finish with 300 yards this time around; it simply felt like a night in which Seattle was bullied more often than not.
• Long-term thought: Seattle needs to focus on improving the offensive line and making sure it can be consistent with the run game. Week 14 was fun but now feels less predictive. It will, undoubtedly, be a key talking point all offseason. The defense struggled in this one, but I’m slightly less concerned considering Green Bay’s scoring track record against some pretty good units this year (31 points against the Lions, 29 points against the Vikings). Raise a red flag if they look like this against Chicago, and start waving it frantically if they continue to get dominated at the line of scrimmage.
• Short-term thought: Is Geno Smith OK? It’s nice to know your backup, Howell, has starting experience, but Smith is the better passer of the two, red zone woes or not. And in a tight NFC West race, Seattle needs him.
• Big picture thought: Here, in primetime on Sunday night, was a chance for a first-place team to prove themselves. Instead, they proved they have quite a few steps left to take.
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Zakir Hussain died due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the family said in a statement. He was 73.
Zakir Hussain
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said on Monday. Hussain died due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the family said in a statement. He was 73. He had been hospitalised for the last two weeks and was later taken to the ICU after his condition deteriorated.
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Hussain, who is regarded as the greatest tabla player of his generation, is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola and his daughters, Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi. Born on March 9, 1951, he is the son of legendary tabla master Ustad Alla Rakha. "He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy cherished by countless music lovers around the globe, with an influence that will resonate for generations to come," the statement read.
In his career spanning six decades, the musician worked with several renowned international and Indian artistes, but it was his 1973 musical project with English guitarist John McLaughlin, violinist L Shankar, and percussionist TH 'Vikku' Vinayakram that brought together Indian classical and elements of jazz in a fusion hitherto unknown. Starting early at the age of seven, he went on to collaborate with virtually all of India's iconic performers, including Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan and Shivkumar Sharma in his career.
His groundbreaking work with Western musicians such as Yo-Yo Ma, Charles Lloyd, Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Mickey Hart, and George Harrison brought Indian classical music to an international audience, cementing his status as a global cultural ambassador. Hussain has received four Grammy Awards in his career, including three at the 66th Grammy Awards earlier this year.
The percussionist, one of India's most celebrated classical musicians, received the Padma Shri in 1988, the Padma Bhushan in 2002, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2023. Messages of condolence poured in on social media as the news of Hussain's demise spread. Grammy winner musician Ricky Kej remembered Hussain for his "immense humility, approachable nature".
"One of the greatest musicians and personalities India has ever produced. Along with being the best himself, Zakirji was known for...being responsible for the careers of numerous musicians, who are now forces to reckon with themselves. He was a treasure trove of skill and knowledge and always shared and encouraged the entire music community through collaborations and his actions. His legacy will live on forever, and his influence will be felt for generations. He left us too soon," Kej wrote on X.
American drummer Nate Smith thanked Hussain for "all of the music you gave us". Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi paid tributes to the "irreplaceable legend" "The world of music will be lesser without Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and his fans all around the world. My prayers, Om Shanti," she wrote in a post on X.
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NEW DELHI: Australia’s star batter
Steve Smith ended an 18-month wait for a Test century, reaching the milestone after tea on the second day of the third Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane on Sunday.
After a shaky start to his innings, Smith found his rhythm and looked increasingly assured once he crossed the 50-run mark.
This was Smith’s 33rd Test century and his first since scoring 110 against England at Lord’s in June 2023. With this knock, Smith moved past
Steve Waugh on Australia’s all-time list of Test century-makers, now trailing only
Ricky Ponting, who tops the chart with 41 centuries.
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Most Test centuries by Australian batters:Ricky Ponting – 41 centuries
Steve Smith – 33 centuries
Steve Waugh – 32 centuries
Matthew Hayden – 30 centuries
Don Bradman – 29 centuries
Michael Clarke – 28 centuries
Allan Border – 27 centuries
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Did you know Zakir Hussain was not allowed to cut his long hair due to a contract? He humorously revealed the unusual restriction
In Pic: Zakir Hussain. Pic/PTI
The legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away on Monday morning, leaving an irreplaceable void in the hearts of music lovers. It was in the 1980s when the legendary artist became the face of Taj Mahal Tea through a series of memorable TV commercials. These ads portrayed him in ethnic wear, playing tabla and moving his hair; all the ads used to end with the famous tagline, “Wah Taj!” Though these commercials solidified his place as a household name, this came at the cost of a very weird commitment.
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Zakir Hussain was not allowed to cut his long hair
Did you know Zakir Hussain was not allowed to cut his long hair because of a clause in his contract with the tea brand? Yes, you read that right. Zakir Hussain was not allowed to cut his long hair as part of his deal with the Taj brand. It was Hussain, who humorously revealed this information, and had shared, "I couldn’t showcase my musical skills in 30 seconds, but I could make my hair move! I’m still their goodwill ambassador, and I’m not allowed to cut my hair, even though it’s falling out."
Story of Zakir’s long hair
Another story connected to his hair was that he didn’t grow it because he liked it, but because he didn’t have money to cut it. “When I first went to the U.S., I had short hair, but I noticed hippies with long hair. I couldn’t afford haircuts, earning just $25 a week during my first year in college, so I let it grow. I was also inspired by other artists in the rock ‘n’ roll group Shanti, where I performed,” he had once shared.
About Zakir Hussain’s demise
Legendary tabla maestro and composer Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73. Hussain was hospitalized in the U.S. and was undergoing treatment for a serious health ailment. He was admitted to the ICU after experiencing a heart-related problem. This morning, the family of the legendary artist confirmed the news of his demise. But last night, rumors of Zakir Hussain’s death set the internet ablaze, with high-profile celebrities including Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh, and others mourning his death before he actually passed away.
The news of his demise came shortly after the announcement of his Indian tour. The Grammy Award-winning Zakir Hussain, along with Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, and Rakesh Chaurasia, was set to embark on their As We Speak India tour in January 2025.
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Berkeley, CA – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) women’s basketball team fell 71-45 to California, Sunday, at the Haas Pavilion.
Austin Peay (3-6) held California (11-1) to just two points for the first three minutes of the contest, allowing the APSU Govs to lead by six at 8-2. A 6-0 run from California gave them the lead at 10-8, but a jumper by La’Nya Foster tied the game at 10 with 4:26 left in the first frame.
The two teams exchanged shots, but Cal’s three-three-pointers and a layup within the quarter’s final three and a half minutes allowed them to take a 21-13 lead heading into the second quarter.
APSU opened up the second quarter by making three of three attempted field goals, cutting their trail to four at 23-19 with 8:22 on the clock. Cal extended their lead to as many as 17 at 42-25 with 2:23 remaining in the half, but a three-pointer by Anovia Sheals with 38 seconds left cut the Govs’ deficit to 13 headed into the locker room.
A layup by Sa’Mya Wyatt 20 seconds into the third frame got the Govs within 12 at 42-30. Cal continued to extend their lead, with a free-throw by Gabrielle Abigor getting them a 20-point lead at 55-35 going into the final quarter.
The Golden Bears got up by as many as 29 at 70-41 with just under two minutes remaining in the game. Free throws by Wyatt and Anala Nelson ended the game, giving Cal the 71-45 win.
The Difference
Three-point shooting. Cal made 11-of-20 attempted three-pointers, giving them a 55.0 percentage. The Golden Bears had five threes in the first quarter and went four-for-four in the second.
Inside The Box Score
Sa’Mya Wyatt led Austin Peay State University with 15 points, marking her seventh consecutive game in double-figures.
This was the fifth time she has been the leading scorer in Wyatt’s career.
Anovia Sheals had 11 points, her fifth consecutive game seeing double-figure scoring.
La’Nya Foster led with six rebounds, marking her 10th career game as a leading rebounder and her fourth of the season.
Foster also led with four assists, marking her eighth career game as an assist leader and her sixth of the season.
The Governors outscored the Golden Bears 28-24 in the paint and 10-0 in second-chance points.
Next Up For APSU Women’s Basketball
The Austin Peay State University women’s basketball team will head to High Point, North Carolina, for a December 15th, 1:00pm game against the High Point Panthers.
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Australia's in-form batter Travis Head completed his second consecutive Test century of this Border Gavaskar Trophy series on Day 2 of the second Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane and then had a close shave in the post-lunch session to inflict more damage on the visitors.
Facing Nitish Kumar Reddy while batting on 112, Head got a leading edge while trying to flick the angling-in delivery, and the ball flew off the bat to the left of India captain
Rohit Sharma positioned at wide slip. He seemed to have spotted the ball late, but still got both hands to it while diving to his left. However, he failed to latch onto it.
Soon after the missed opportunity, Smith and Head raised the 200-run partnership for the fourth wicket, followed by former Australia captain Smith completing his 33rd Test century to announce his return to form. It is his 10th Test century against India.
But Bumrah returned to break the 241-run stand as he induced an outside edge from Smith to dismiss him for 101. Incidentally, it was Rohit who took the catch in the slips, but he kept itching to see the back of Head after letting him off with his dropped catch earlier.
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It was Bumrah's third wicket of the day, after he had dismissed openers Usman Khawaja (21) and Nathan McSweeney (9) early on day two.
Head, meanwhile, continued his punishing act and brought up his 150 off 157 deliveries, which included 18 fours.
It is Head's third century in last seven Test innings against India, and also ended his run of three consecutive first-ball ducks at the Gabba.
He was ultimately dismissed by Bumrah, caught behind by Rishabh Pant, for 152.
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The news of Zakir Hussain's demise has come as a shock to the entire music world. Hussain was not just another figure in the industry but one of the most loved and celebrated tabla players in the world of music
Celebs extend condolences on Zakir Hussain's demise
Legendary tabla maestro and composer Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73. Hussain was hospitalized in the U.S. and was undergoing treatment for a serious health ailment. He was admitted to the ICU after experiencing a heart-related problem. This morning, the family of the legendary artist confirmed the news of his demise. But last night, rumours of Zakir Hussain's death set the internet ablaze, with high-profile celebrities including Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh, and others mourning his death before he actually passed away.
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Condolences pour in for Zakir Hussain
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh took to his Instagram, shared a post of the legendary artist playing the tabla, and added a folded-hands emoji in the caption. Sonu Nigam, who was heartbroken by the news, posted a black-and-white picture with the words, “Zakir bhai… What is this?” written on it.
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Kareena Kapoor also took to her Instagram and shared a picture of herself with her father Randhir Kapoor and the tabla maestro and wrote, “Maestro, Forever”. Bhumi Pednekar also posted an old photo of Zakir on Instagram. She captioned the post, "Maestro (white heart emoji). His rhythm will echo in our hearts forever (broken heart and folded hands emojis) #zakirhussain." Ricky Kej also remembered Zakir through a heartfelt post and wrote, "One of the greatest musicians and personalities India has ever produced. Along with being the best himself, Zakirji was known for...being responsible for the careers of numerous musicians, who are now forces to reckon with themselves. He was a treasure trove of skill and knowledge and always shared and encouraged the entire music community through collaborations and his actions. His legacy will live on forever, and his influence will be felt for generations. He left us too soon"
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While calling Zakir's demise an 'irreparable loss', Riteish Deshmukh wrote, "The irreparable loss of Zakir Hussain Sahab is a devastating blow to India and the global music community. Sir, Your music was a gift, a treasure that will continue to inspire and uplift generations to come. Your legacy will live on. May your soul rest in eternal glory, surrounded by the rhythms and melodies. Condolences to the family and loved ones of the legendary Zakir Hussain Sahab."
The irreparable loss of Zakir Hussain Sahab is a devastating blow to India and the global music community.
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) December 15, 2024
Sir, Your music was a gift, a treasure that will continue to inspire and uplift generations to come.
Your legacy will live on. May your soul rest in eternal glory,… pic.twitter.com/UtH8OUKKtX
Renuka Shahane, Shweta Tiwari, Anupam Kher and many others extended their condolences as Zakir Khan died.
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Zakir Hussain was set to embark on India tour
The news of his demise came shortly after the announcement of his Indian tour. The Grammy Award-winning Zakir Hussain, along with Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, and Rakesh Chaurasia, was set to embark on their As We Speak India tour in January 2025.
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NEW DELHI: Travis Head, Australia's blessing and India's bane, became the first batter to score a century and a King Pair at the same venue in the same calendar year.
When Head turned out against the West Indies in the day-night Test earlier this year, the Gabba, which is regarded as Australia's stronghold, wasn't his favorite playground.
Daniel Vettori bowls to India players in the nets at The Gabba
Before returning to the Gabba on Sunday for the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, he was removed twice for golden ducks, a "King Pair."
When facing his favorite competition, Head's explosive batsmanship sent shockwaves across the ground. The pitch, which looked like a bowler's paradise before the southpaw arrived, swiftly vanished and became their worst nightmare.
With his typical bravado, he set the terms of the game and hammered Indian bowlers as he saw fit. Head enjoyed the bounce and the opposition as he focused his attack on his favorite spots.
The Indian team was completely taken aback by the daring display, and Australia started their campaign by taking the game from India.
Head scored his ninth Test century for Australia and his third against India, then executed his signature celebration before edging it off
Bumrah.
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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain's family representative Jon Bleicher told mid-day that the 73-year-old multiple Grammy Award winner died due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at 5.12 am
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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away early Monday morning in San Fransico, US, confirmed family representative. The 73-year-old multiple Grammy Award winner died due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at 5.12 am.
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"I can confirm that Zakir passed away surrounded by family and loved ones at UCSF Parnassus," Hussain's family representative Jon Bleicher told mid day. He is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola; his daughters, Anisa Qureshi (her husband, Taylor Phillips, and their daughter, Zara) and Isabella Qureshi; his brothers, Taufiq Qureshi and Fazal Qureshi; and his sister, Khurshid Aulia.
The family's official statement read, "He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy cherished by countless music lovers around the globe, with an influence that will resonate for generations to come. His prolific work as a teacher, mentor and educator has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hoped to inspire the next generation to go further. The family requests privacy at this time."
Hussain was admitted to the hospital last week. His health remained critical through Sunday night. While several news outlets and government handles claimed at night itself that the maestro had passed away, his sister Khurshid had spoken to mid-day that he was alive till he was breathing.
Widely considered a chief architect of the contemporary world music movement, Zakir Hussain’s contributions were uniquely transformative. His unique mastery of rhythm allowed him to cross borders freely and create authentic connection between different genres of music. He participated in many historic collaborations, including Shakti (which he founded with John McLaughlin and L. Shankar), Remember Shakti, Making Music, The Diga Rhythm Band, Planet Drum and Global Drum Project with Mickey Hart, Tabla Beat Science, and Sangam with Charles Lloyd and Eric Harland.
His performances and recordings include collaborations with artists as diverse as George Harrison, Yo-Yo Ma, Joe Henderson, Van Morrison, Airto Moreira, Pharoah Sanders, Billy Cobham, Alonzo King, Mark Morris, Rennie Harris and the Kodo drummers. His extraordinary contributions to the music world were honored in April 2009 with four widely heralded, sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall’s Artist Perspective series.
Zakir Hussain’s extraordinary global impact was recognized with the highest honors that can be given in the world of music. His contributions “to the cultural and spiritual betterment of mankind”, were acknowledged in 2022 with his awarding of the Kyoto Prize. In India, he received the Padma Vibhushan, the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri. He was also a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, India’s most prestigious honor for performing artists, and later the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship, a lifetime honor awarded to only 40 artists at a time.
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NEW DELHI: According to Australian ace batsman
Steve Smith, Kookaburra changed their ball in 2020 by adding more lacquer on a stronger seam, making the last three years the most difficult of his storied career.
A strengthened seam gives the red cherry extra firmness and flexibility, while lacquer, a plastic coating, hardens the ball.
On the second day of the third Test match against India at The Gabba in Brisbane, Smith overcame all of these obstacles and more to score a 33rd century.
For a batter of his caliber, it was the first Test hundred in the previous 18 months.
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"Since 2021 when they changed the Kookaburra ball, batting has definitely got more difficult, particularly at the same time wickets got greener as well. So it's kind of like a perfect storm coming together," Smith said at the customary press conference at the end of second day's play.
Playing out the first 30 to 35 overs, when the ball travels around a lot, is the hardest part, he said, and it gets harder for the batters when world-class bowlers like
Jasprit Bumrah are in action.
"I think particularly the first 35 overs, I'd say, of an innings is very challenging at the moment with the significant seam movement. But then kind of, as I said before, I think the ball stays hard.
"So if you get through that period and, you know, you've got some guys like Travis and Marshy and Alex coming in, the ball still bounces off the bat a lot harder than it used to.
"So, the last three years have probably been the hardest that I've experienced in my career. Batting-wise, in terms of the amount of movement that's been generated.
"You can see that in the way the scores have come down as well. And, you know, bowling averages come down, batting averages come down.
"And usually in the first innings of a game, if you're putting, you think back probably five years ago, you're seeing consistent 400, 500s being scored in the first innings. If you put a three in front of it these days, you're usually in a pretty strong position.
The 35-year-old batting mainstay was lucky not to be out in the first few overs of his innings, but Smith acknowledged that it takes some luck to reach the big-hundred mark these days.
"If you get a big score, you're going to need some luck to do it. And you're going to have to play really well. Test by Test. I've been doing it for so long. So if I want to change a few different things, it really doesn't take me long to do it.
"Sometimes I do it in the middle of an innings. That's a part about adapting to situations and scenarios that are put in front of you and having the confidence to do it."
Smith's century surpassed Steve Waugh's 32 to take second place on the Australian leaderboard. Now, the only Australian ahead of Smith with 41 hundreds is
Ricky Ponting.
It goes without saying that he was relieved to reach his first century since June 2023.
"It was just nice to get to three figures. It's been a little while. It's been tricky the first couple of games. Had a couple of nice balls and got strangled down the leg side in Adelaide.
"I feel like I've been batting well the last month or so. It was kind of just sticking to my processes, trusting that it'll turn around."
Australia ended the day with a solid 405 for seven thanks to hundreds from Smith and the highly effective Travis Head. They will try to build on the first day's lackluster action due to rain.
Smith claimed that his mood in the nets has been positive and credited them for their skill in handling the new ball, which has been moving incredibly.
"A lot of credit has to go to the top three. They faced 50-odd balls each, which is a pretty good effort on that wicket out there. They played really well yesterday and then started, okay today.
"If we can sort of get to 30-odd overs when Travis comes in, it makes a big difference to the team. The seam probably starts to settle down around 30, 40 overs and the ball stays quite hard.
"This new ball that they changed in 2021 or whatever it is. So, you see guys batting at 5, 6, 7 that are able to hit the ball hard and get good value for their shots. That's the kind of way we've been shaping up."
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Mismatched 3 composer Ruuh shares that his song with brother Joh was selected for Rohit-Prajakta’s romance drama Mismatched 3 from 130 options
Reuel Benedict and Joh Benedict
In releasing Gumshuda ahead of the upcoming celebratory weeks, composer-duo and siblings Ruuh and Joh stand to benefit in more ways than one. To begin with, the track from the third season of Mismatched seamlessly made its way to the loyal audience of the Rohit Saraf and Prajakta Koli-fronted show, which has earned as much love for its narrative as it has for its music. Furthermore, with the upbeat, dance-worthy, and addictive number, the musicians have managed to grab the attention of listeners who are already in the mood to party.
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Rohit Saraf and Prajakta Koli
Sure, the makers would have ascertained that the track fit the narrative like a hand in a glove, but, Gumshuda is also refreshingly individualistic. It is also how the duo first crafted the song before it caught the attention of the makers of the web show. “Even before mismatched came our way, Joh had an idea that he brought to me. I loved it. We decided to write a melody, and thought of releasing it ourselves. However, someone [presented] it to the show-runners, and they asked us if they could use it. We’re told, they heard about 130 songs before choosing this one. Because Mismatched has a massive following [even for its] music, I thought this was a great way to release this song,” reveals Ruuh, who describes the song as one that is “dance-heavy but has a feel-good energy”.
Apart from the duo’s number, Mismatched 3 will also feature songs by Taaruk Raina and Anurag Saikia. By onboarding artistes with different music sensibilities, Ruuh believes the soundtrack will have “something for everyone”. “I like that [by roping in different] artistes, we could get different sounds. It gives the album the opportunity to cater to a wide audience. In India, the landscape is changing quickly. Many listeners are exposed to different sounds, and young artistes get the chance to explore film music. At the cost of sounding cliché, the fact is the core principle of making good music is creating an identity. If there’s a certain sound that gets Joh and me excited, we chase it.”
The year has been rather eventful for the musicians, who composed a fair chunk of the Ananya Panday-led show Call Me Bae, and Sooni Taraporevala’s Whaack Girls. Up next, they have Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar’s Netflix offering, The Royals. “We are working with big names, and that will be one among the biggest albums we have worked on. We are also doing the majority of songs in the project.”
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He bowled brilliantly (on Bumrah), bowled wicket taking balls, and was always tough facing up against him. I always enjoyed batting with Steve (Smith), when he bats well, I always go unnoticed, I thought he was moving (his feet) very well, it allowed me to be proactive as well. I just enjoy what I do, I just want to play well for the team, for the guys in the team and I'm enjoying it. I have played enough against India, I've had a blueprint, a bit nervous to start against spin, I was happy with the way I started against him today (on Jadeja). The new ball will do something throughout the game, can't see too far ahead of the game, hopefully the weather plays up nicely, but the new ball will be crucial. The top-6 (batting) is setting up nicely, hopeful of doing well in Sri Lanka and getting into the WTC final. Very pleased for Smudge, he has had a lot against him and it's nice to see him get back to his best form.
Pretty special to do this after that ton at the Adelaide Oval. It's all about being as positive as I can, I thought that I had to spend some time in the middle, credit to the top-3 guys for having stuck out against the new ball, it made my task easier and I could play my shots, I felt pretty positive against the new ball, but it was fun to be aggressive. I like to play long innings, I would want to bat for a long time.
India vs Australia Live Score: Steve Smith - the history maker
IND vs AUS Live Score: STUMPS ON DAY 2! Australia 405/7 in 101 overs against India
Tough two sessions for India. After 130 for no loss in the second session, Australia added 171 for the loss of four wickets in the third. That's 301 runs in two sessions for the hosts. With Australia going past the 400-run mark, it is going to be a tough climb for India from here on.
Jasprit Bumrah was excellent with both new balls, returning figures of 5 for 72 in 25 overs. But other bowlers failed to give the kind of support the ace pacer needed to put Aussies under pressure. Mohammed Siraj got a wicket in the late stage of the play, while Nitish Kumar Reddy claimed one in the first session today.
Travis Head (152) and Steve Smith (101) added 241 runs for the fourth wicket to put Australia on top of the contest at the Gabba.
IND vs AUS Live Score: 400 comes up for Australia
Mitchell Starc brings up 400 for the hosts with a single off Mohammed Siraj in the 100th over of the innings.
For the first time in 11 Tests across three home series, Australia have managed to post 400+ total against India. Last instance: 572/7 dec at the SCG in 2015
Australia 400/7 in 99.4 overs
Australia vs India Live Score: Attendance record at the Gabba
Third Test - Day 2 final attendance is 34,227
This exceeds yesterday's crowd of 30,145 as the biggest single day crowd for a Test vs India at the Gabba.
Previous highest single day was 20,077 on Day 1 in 2003/04
The total attendance of 64,372 exceeds the previous largest for a Test vs India at the Gabba of 52,905 set in 03/04 over 5 days.
IND vs AUS Live Score: OUT! Siraj dismisses Cummins
Finally a wicket for Mohammed Siraj. The pacer gets an outside edge off Pat Cummins' bat and it goes straight to Rishabh Pant behind the stumps. Australia are seven down now but they are on the verge of reaching the 400-run mark.
Cummins scored 20 off 33 balls, including one four, and added a valuable 58 runs for the seventh wicket with Alex Carey.
Australia 385/7 in 97.5 overs
India vs Australia Live Score: 50 runs stand!
L1 1 4 2 0 4 - Alex Carey (33* off 30 balls) smashed two fours off Mohammed Siraj to collect 12 runs in the over. The boundary off the final ball also brought up 50-run stand for the seventh wicket between Carey and Pat Cummins (17*).
Australia 377/6 in 96 overs
IND vs AUS Live Score: Four runs!
Pat Cummins (16*) drives it through extra cover and runs four off Nitish Kumar Reddy as Akash Deep chases it all the way down to the boundary to pull it back before reaching the boundary ropes. Cummins and Alex Carey are frustrating India bowlers as they add quick runs in the middle - 38 off 49 balls so far.
Australia 365/6 in 94.3 overs
IND vs AUS Live Score: 350 comes up for Australia
Drinks Break! Alex Carey (16* off 17 balls) and Pat Cummins (9* off 16 balls) have added a quick 24 runs, off 31 balls, to bring up 350 for Australia. India need to wrap up the Australian innings soon, preferably below 375.
Australia 351/6 in 92 overs
India vs Australia Live Score: Travis Head vs each bowler (false shots %)
Jasprit Bumrah: 33 off 34 (20.5%)
Akash Deep: 19 off 27 (14.8%)
Ravindra Jadeja: 44 off 55 (14.5%)
Nitish Kumar Reddy: 22 off 21 (13.6%)
Mohammed Siraj: 34 off 23 (8.6%)
IND vs AUS Live Score: Good one for Australia
0 4 1 4 0 1 - Alex Carey and Pat Cummins hit a four each to collect 10 runs off Jasprit Bumrah in the over. Valuable runs for the hosts after three quick wickets.
Australia 340/6 in 89 overs
India vs Australia Live Score: OUT! Fifer for Bumrah
BIG WICKET! Another edge and another wicket for Jasprit Bumrah. The ace pacer completes his five-wicket haul with the key wicket of Travis Head (152 off 160 balls). Two wickets in the over for Bumrah. Rishabh Pant takes a regulation catch behind the stumps.
Good comeback from India with the second new ball, with Bumrah claiming his third wicket with it. Momentum shifting a bit towards India.
Australia 327/6 in 86.5 overs
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IND vs AUS Live Score: OUT! Bumrah strikes again
Edged & Gone! Jasprit Bumrah gets his fourth wicket of the innings, forcing an outside edge off Mitchell Marsh. Virat Kohli takes another sharp catch at second slip, his third of the day.
Bumrah continues to produce wickets for India. He bowls on a good length and holds its line outside off Marsh, who tentatively moves forward in defence. The ball finds the edge and goes at a good height to second slip where Kohli clutches it reverse cupped.
Australia 326/5 in 86.2 overs
India vs Australia Live Score: 150 for Head!
After 140 in Adelaide, Travis Head now brings up another big hundred against India. He races to 150* off just 157 balls, which included 18 fours.
Australia 319/4 in 85.1 overs
IND vs AUS Live Score: OUT! Bumrah dismisses Smith
BIG WICKET! Finally a breakthrough for India after a while. Jasprit Bumrah strikes with the second new ball to dismiss Steve Smith. Bumrah forces an outside edge and Rohit Sharma takes a stunning catch at first slip.
Smith scored 101 off 190 balls, his 33rd Test hundred, and added a huge 241 runs for the fourth wicket with Travis Head.
Australia 316/4 in 83 overs
India vs Australia Live Score: First hundred in 25 innings for Steve Smith
IND vs AUS Live Score: Most Test hundreds against India
10 in 41 inngs: Steven Smith
10 in 55 inngs: Joe Root
8 in 30 inngs: Gary Sobers
8 in 41 inngs: Viv Richards
8 in 51 inngs: Ricky Ponting
India vs Australia Live Score: HUNDRED for Steve Smith!
33rd Test Hundred for Steve Smith. The batting maestro hit 12 fours to reach the landmark in 185 balls. It is his 10th Test century against India, equalling the record of Joe Root.
Australia 308/3 in 81.3 overs
IND vs AUS Live Score: Batting first stats at Gabba
India vs Australia Live Score: 300 comes up for Australia
FOUR! New ball, no problem. Jasprit Bumrah started the spell with the second new ball with a delivery on the pads and Travis Head smashed it for a four and brought up 300 for the hosts.
Australia 301/3 in 80.1 overs
IND vs AUS Live Score: Australia 297/3 after 80 overs
The second new ball is available for India now. Australia hammered 63 runs for no loss in just 10 overs in this session.
India have taken the new ball and Jasprit Bumrah will start the proceedings with it.
India vs Australia Live Score: Head on fire!
2 1 0 0 1 4 - Travis Head (132*) smashes Mohammed Siraj straight down the ground for a four. Stand and deliver from the in-form batter. He is unstoppable today.
Australia 290/3 in 78 overs
IND vs AUS Live Score: FOUR! Steve Smith (90*) in nineties with a cracking four off Ravindra Jadeja | Australia 282/3 in 76.4 overs
India vs Australia Live Score: Most 200+ partnerships for Australia against India
3 - Ricky Ponting - Michael Clarke
2 - Steven Smith - Travis Head
* In WTC final 2023, Smith & Head put together 285 coming together at 76/3 - the last 200+ partnership for any wicket for any team against India. Today so far they have added 201* coming together at 75/3.
IND vs AUS Live Score: Smith is back!
BOOM! Steve Smith (85*) is back to his best form. The right-hander smashed two fours in the last two overs as he brought up a 200-run stand for the fourth wicket with Travis Head. Smith back in form is not good news for India.
Australia 275/3 in 74.4 overs
India vs Australia Live Score: FOURS! AUS 261/3 in 73 overs
0 4 1 4 0 1 - More big overs for Australia. Travis Head and Steve Smith hit a four each to score 10 runs off Ravindra Jadeja.
India desperately need wickets soon, otherwise Australia are on way to a massive first-innings total.
IND vs AUS Live Score: DROPPED! Rohit drops Head
Oh No! A half-chance at best but it could have turned the game. Travis Head, on 112, went for a flick but got an outside edge towards Rohit Sharma in slip off Nitish Kumar Reddy. India captain jumped to his left and almost took a blinder with both hands but missed it. Luck is with Head too.
Australia 246/3 in 71.3 overs
India vs Australia Live Score: SHOT! Head smashes Reddy
Wow! What a shot from Travis Head. Straight down the ground for a four off Nitish Kumar Reddy. He is on fire today.
Australia 241/3 in 71.1 overs
IND vs AUS Live Score: Welcome Back!
Australia have completely dominated the second session today. India now need a very good third session to keep themselves on equal footing, otherwise the hosts will be far way ahead of the visitors. For the start, India need to break this dangerous partnership between Travis Head and Steve Smith.
The second new ball is 10 overs away for India.
Australia 234/3 after 70 overs
India vs Australia Live Score: Unstoppable Travis Head
IND vs AUS Live Score: TEA TIME! Australia 234/3 after 70 overs
What a session for Australia -- 130 runs for no loss in 27 overs. Travis Head (103 not out off 118 balls) and Steve Smith (65 not out) tormented India bowlers in the session as the duo scored runs at a very quick rate. After struggling in the first session, it was all Australia in the second. The hosts are in the driver's seat for sure after that commanding post-lunch period.
Head and Smith have now added unbroken 159 runs for the fourth wicket. India bowlers failed to trouble the two batters at all, except for the first few overs at the start of the session when Jasprit Burah troubled Smith a bit. But Head scored boundaries freely, and already smashed 13 fours.
IND vs AUS Live Score: Bagging a Pair & a century at a venue in the same calendar year
Wazir Mohammad - Port of Spain - 1958
Alwyn Kallicharan - Port of Spain - 1974
Marvan Atapattu - Colombo SSC - 2001
Ramnaresh Sarwan - Kingston - 2004
Mohammad Ashraful - Chattogram MA Aziz - 2004
Travis Head - Brisbane Gabba - 2024
* Head is the first batter to bag a King Pair & century at a venue in the same calendar year.
India vs Australia Live Score: Travis Head at the Gabba in Tests
84(187)
24(29)
152(148)
92(96)
0(1)
0(1)
0(1)
101*(115)
IND vs AUS Live Score: HUNDRED for HEAD!
Century No. 9 for Travis Head (101*). He is truly a headache for India.
Head races to his hundred in just 115 balls, hitting 13 boundaries. He reaches the landmark with a three off Jasprit Bumrah.
The fourth wicket partnership between Head and Steve Smith is now 156 runs as the duo take Australia ahead in the match. Head also crossed the 3500-run mark in Test cricket en route to this century.
Australia 231/3 in 68.3 overs
India vs Australia Live Score: Head nears hundred
BOOM! Travis Head (97*) drives it towards long-on for another boundary, this time off Jasprit Bumrah.
Australia 218/3 in 66.2 overs
IND vs AUS Live Score: More four for Head
FOUR! Travis Head (92*) in the nineties with a cracking four off Nitish Kumar Reddy. Head cuts it hard just away from Virat Kohli at point.
Australia 209/3 in 65.1 overs
India vs Australia Live Score: 200 comes up for Australia
FOUR! Travis Head (84*) brings up 200 for Australia with a cracking four off Ravindra Jadeja. Head smashes it through covers. 11 boundaries for Head so far.
Australia 200/3 in 64.1 overs
IND vs AUS Live Score: FIFTY for Steve Smith
Steve Smith completes his 42nd half century with a single off Ravindra Jadeja. Smith took 128 balls to reach the landmark.
Travis Head and Smith look good for big scores at the moment.
Australia 190/3 in 62.5 overs
India vs Australia Live Score: 11 runs off Siraj
4 1 1 4 0 1 - Travis Head (71* off 93 balls) continued to score boundaries freely in the middle. He smashed two fours off Moahmemd Siraj to collect 11 runs from the over. The second four went just over the slips for a four. India need to break this stand soon.
Australia 184/3 after 62 overs
IND vs AUS Live Score: 100 runs stand!
FOUR! Travis Head (65*) brings up 100-run stand for the fourth wicket with Steve Smith (48*) with a cracking four off Mohammed Siraj. Australia are cruising in the middle currently.
Australia 177/3 in 61.1 overs
India vs Australia Live Score: Smith during break!
Steve Smith received some treatment from the physio during the drinks break.
IND vs AUS Live Score: FOUR! Head smashes another boundary
Wow! Travis Head (57*) guides the short ball over the slip cordon for a four towards third man off Mohammed Siraj. Runs are coming freely for Head and Australia right now.
Australia 167/3 in 59.1 overs
India vs Australia Live Score: Travis Head last seven innings vs India in Tests
90 (163)
163 (174)
18 (27)
11 (13)
89 (101)
140 (141)
51* (72)
IND vs AUS Live Score: Head continues to torment India bowlers
India vs Australia Live Score: FIFTY for Travis Head
18th Test half-century for Travis Head (51* off 71 balls). He remains the main 'Head'ache for India again. Australia are in control of their innings in the middle now, with Head and Steve Smith well set for a big score.
Australia 155/3 in 55.1 overs
IND vs AUS Live Score: FOURS! Head smashes, 150 up for Australia
BANG! 4,4 - Travis Head (48*) smashes back-to-back fours off Ravindra Jadeja. The second boundary also brings up 150 for Australia. Head and Steve Smith (42*) are leading the charge for the hosts now. India need wickets soon
Australia 152/3 in 54.3 overs
India vs Australia Live Score: Colourful fan at Gabba
IND vs AUS Live Score: NOT OUT! India lose review
India lost a review while going for LBW against Steve Smith. The ball was missing the top of the leg stump.
Akash Deep bowled a superb two balls before the LBW shout, missing the outside edge of Smith's bat by a whicker twice in successive deliveries.
Australia 131/3 in 49.5 overs
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Right then, that's it from the first T20I of this 3-match series. India made a light work of it and won this by 49 runs. The second game of this series will be played on 17th December, 1.30 pm GMT. You can join us an hour early for the pre-match buildup. Until next time, Cheers.
Jemimah Rodrigues IS THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH. She says she is delighted with the win. Mentions that she and Smriti Mandhana dropped Deandra Dottin and Radha Yadav took her catch eventually and they felt a sigh of relief then. Reckons that it is a bit tough to keep fresh mentally but Smriti Mandhana helped her with the tempo and that helped her a lot. Adds that they had 200 at the back of their mind but that's a work in progress and they are not far from striking 200 regularly. Closes by saying that they need just a small shift in mindset and things will start falling for them in the right place.
The stand-in skipper of India Women, Smriti Mandhana says Harmanpreet Kaur is doing well and the medical team will further give a word on her. Mentions that Jemimah Rodrigues was timing the ball well and she had the best seat in the house to see her ball striking. Reckons that they should have gone over 200 and would be aiming for that in the future. Closes by saying that Sajana S was their sixth bowling option but all the 5 regular bowlers did their job perfectly and she wasn't needed.
The losing skipper of West Indies Women, Hayley Matthews says they gave a bit too many with the ball and weren't at their best in the field as well. Reckons that Deandra Dottin gave them a lot of hope and Qiana Joseph batted well too but they fell short by a hefty margin at the end. Mentions that the side will learn from this and they have done well to adjust to the conditions here but they will continue to learn. Closes by saying that there were a few too many big overs that took the game away from them.
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India Women set the tone for their victory with a formidable batting display, posting an impressive total of 195 runs. Jemimah Rodrigues was the star of the show, unleashing a breathtaking 73-run knock that left the West Indies bowlers reeling. Smriti Mandhana also made a significant contribution, scoring a well-crafted half-century to provide a solid foundation for the Indian innings. The team got off to a flying start, and the middle order ensured that the momentum was maintained throughout. The West Indies bowlers, however, did manage to pick up a few wickets, with Karishma Ramharack claiming two scalps and Deandra Dottin chipping in with one. Despite these efforts, the Indian batting lineup proved too strong, setting up a challenging target for the West Indies to chase.
The India Women's bowling unit delivered a stellar performance, playing a crucial role in their team's victory. Titas Sadhu was the standout bowler, claiming three wickets to dent the West Indies batting lineup. Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav also chipped in with two wickets each, showcasing their skills and contributing to the team's success. Although the Indian fielding was not flawless, with Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues dropping a crucial catch off Deandra Dottin, the team's overall bowling performance made up for these lapses.
Chasing a massive total, the West Indies Women's team got off to a promising start, but ultimately, the regular fall of wickets proved to be their downfall. Despite a valiant effort from Qiana Joseph and Deandra Dottin, the visitors were unable to overcome the daunting target. Qiana Joseph played a fighting knock, scoring 49 runs, but fell just one short of a well-deserved half-century. Deandra Dottin, on the other hand, went on to score a brilliant 50, but her dismissal marked the beginning of the end for the West Indies. Unfortunately, apart from these two, none of the other West Indies batters were able to get a significant start, and the team eventually fell short by 49 runs. Despite the loss, Qiana Joseph and Deandra Dottin's fighting knocks would be a positive takeaway for the West Indies Women's team.
The wait for a victory against India Women in India Women continues for West Indies Women as they get defeated at the hands of Harmanpreet Kaur and her side by 49 runs.
Saima Thakor to Shabika Gajnabi, Play and a miss. Good length wide of off, Shabika Gajnabi pokes and it and gets beaten on the outside. India Women wins this by 49 runs.
Saima Thakor to Shabika Gajnabi, Short-pitched, on off, Shabika Gajnabi goes for the pull but misses.
Saima Thakor to Mandy Mangru, Good length on off, Mandy Mangru pushes this away and runs one here.
Saima Thakor to Shabika Gajnabi, On a length around off, Shabika Gajnabi drills this through mid off for one.
Saima Thakor to Shabika Gajnabi, Good length on off, Shabika Gajnabi cuts this towards point for no run.
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Saima Thakor to Shabika Gajnabi, On a length around middle and off, Shabika Gajnabi punches this through mid off for a couple.
Radha Yadav to Shabika Gajnabi, Tossed up on off, Shabika Gajnabi drives this through mid off for one.
Radha Yadav to Mandy Mangru, Fuller on off, Mandy Mangru sweeps this away for a single here.
Radha Yadav to Mandy Mangru, Floated on off, Mandy Mangru punches this straight back to the fielder.
Radha Yadav to Zaida James, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Tossed up around middle and leg, Zaida James slogs this and doesn't get enough of it and lands it down the throat of Uma Chetry at deep mid-wicket for her dismissal.
Radha Yadav to Shabika Gajnabi, Tossed up on off, Shabika Gajnabi lofts this away for one.
Radha Yadav to Shabika Gajnabi, Fuller outside off, Shabika Gajnabi goes for the reverse swep but misses.
Deepti Sharma to Zaida James, Short of length around off, Zaida James punches this away on off for no run.
Deepti Sharma to Shabika Gajnabi, Fuller on the pads, Shabika Gajnabi flicks this through square leg for a single.
Deepti Sharma to Zaida James, Short of a length around middle and leg, Zaida James pulls this away on leg for one.
Deepti Sharma to Shabika Gajnabi, Tossed up on leg, Shabika Gajnabi sweeps this towards deep square leg for one.
Deepti Sharma to Shabika Gajnabi, Fuller around off, Shabika Gajnabi drills this back to the bowler.
Deepti Sharma to Zaida James, Fuller around off, Zaida James lofts this away for one.
Renuka Singh Thakur to Shabika Gajnabi, On a length around middle and leg, Shabika Gajnabi lofts this over mid on for a couple.
Renuka Singh Thakur to Shabika Gajnabi, Good length on off, Shabika Gajnabi lofts this just short of mid on for no run.
Renuka Singh Thakur to Zaida James, Good length on off, Zaida James drills this down to long off for one.
Renuka Singh Thakur to Shabika Gajnabi, Good length outside off, Shabika Gajnabi cuts this towards sweeper on off for one.
Renuka Singh Thakur to Zaida James, Full and wide outside off, Zaida James slices this towards sweeper cover for one.
Renuka Singh Thakur to Shabika Gajnabi, Yorker on off, Shabika Gajnabi drills this towards long on for one.
Deepti Sharma to Zaida James, Floated on the pads, Zaida James pushes this but straight to the fielder.
Deepti Sharma to Shabika Gajnabi, Fuller around middle and leg, Shabika Gajnabi flicks this through mid-wicket for one.
Deepti Sharma to Zaida James, Short and wide outside off, Zaida James punches this through cover for one.
Deepti Sharma to Zaida James, Full adn wide outside off, Zaida James swings and misses.
Zaida James walks out next.
Deepti Sharma to Afy Fletcher, OUT! BOWLED'EM! Full and straight right on the middle, Afy Fletcher goes for the reverse sweep but misses and the ball sneaks through onto the stumps. The timber is disturbed and Afy Fletcher walks back on duck.
Deepti Sharma to Shabika Gajnabi, Fuller on off, Shabika Gajnabi flicks this through mid-wicket for one.
Titas Sadhu to Afy Fletcher, On a length around off, Afy Fletcher swings and misses.
Titas Sadhu to Deandra Dottin, OUT! FINALLY, India Women holds onto one! On a length around middle and leg, Deandra Dottin slogs this but doesn't get enough onto this. The ball lands straight down the lap of Radha Yadav at long on.
Titas Sadhu to Deandra Dottin, DROPPED AGAIN! On a length around off, Deandra Dottin goes for the slog again, the ball this time skies behind Smriti Mandhana at cover and she now drops it.
Titas Sadhu to Deandra Dottin, FOUR! FIFTY FOR DD! Short-piutched, wide of off, Deandra Dottin cuts this over point for a boundary. Brings up her fifty in style.
Titas Sadhu to Deandra Dottin, SIX! SLOGGED AWAY FOR SIX! On a length around middle and leg, Deandra Dottin slogs this right of the middle of her bat and clears the square leg fence with ease.
Titas Sadhu to Shabika Gajnabi, Fuller on off, Shabika Gajnabi lofts this away for one.
Radha Yadav to Deandra Dottin, DROPPED! Jemimah Rodrigues drops a sitter. Tossed up around middle and leg, Deandra Dottin goes for the slog but gets it high in the dark sky. Jemimah Rodrigues settles underneath this but drops it.
Radha Yadav to Deandra Dottin, Floated on the pads, Deandra Dottin tucks this towards deep mid-wicket region and runs two. Deandra Dottin was a bit slow at the end but makes it safely.
Radha Yadav to Shabika Gajnabi, Fuller around middle and off, Shabika Gajnabi drives this through cover for one.
Radha Yadav to Chinelle Henry, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Tossed up around middle and off, Chinelle Henry looks for the stands, gets more elevation onto this then distance and the ball hangs high over Minnu Mani at long on. Minnu Mani had Sajana S in her peripheral vision but holds onto this.
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South Korea's top court begins Yoon impeachment review
December 16, 2024South Korea's Constitutional Court said on Monday that it was holding its first meeting on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment case that same day, with all six of its judges participating.
After parliament voted for the investigation on Saturday, it falls to the court to decide whether to remove Yoon from office or reinstate him.
Yoon is being investigated following his short-lived attempted imposition of martial law on December 3.
Lawmakers voted this down within a matter of hours, even as military personnel tried to enter the National Assembly.
Yoon's presidential powers are suspended pending the verdict.
The court has up to six months to reach a decision but past cases in 2016 and 2004 were resolved much more quickly.
If Yoon is dismissed, an election would have to follow within 60 days.
Yoon wanted for questioning on Wednesday
A joint investigative team involving police, an anti-corruption agency and the Defense Ministry said it plans to ask Yoon's office that the president appear for questioning on Wednesday, as they expand a probe into whether his failed attempt to suspend parliamentary activity amounted to rebellion.
It's not clear whether the president will grant the request for an interview, with him and his office uncooperative with investigators in several related incidents so far.
Yoon has defended his martial law decree as a necessary act of governance against the main liberal opposition Democratic Party, calling its members "anti-state forces" bogging down his policy agenda. He has struggled to pass a budget and other legislation given the opposition's strength in parliament.
Hundreds of thousands of people, both supporters and opponents of the president, took to the streets of Seoul over the weekend amid the impeachment vote in the National Assembly.
Opposition leader calls for swift hearing
Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung urged the Constitutional Court to reach a resolution swiftly and recommended a special council for cooperation between the government and parliament.
Lee lost the March 2022 presidential election by less than 1 percentage point of the popular vote.
Yoon's conservative People Power Party (PPP) however criticized this proposal, saying it was an inappropriate attempted power grab from the opposition.
PPP leader quits, in sign of rift over Yoon's move
The PPP has been divided by Yoon's December 3 mobilization of the military, with some members supporting the move and others opposing it.
This became yet more visible on Monday, when party leader Han Dong-hun announced his resignation in Seoul.
Han had publicly backed the bid to impeach Yoon, despite criticism from some party allies, but said he had no regrets.
"If martial law had not been lifted that night, a bloody incident could have erupted that morning between the citizens who would have taken to the streets and our young soldiers," Han told a news conference.
What happened on December 3?
In a surprise late-night TV address soon before midnight, Yoon became the first South Korean president in more than four decades to declare martial law.
The move harkened back to a period of authoritarian leaders not seen in South Korea since the 1980s.
Soldiers were dispatched to parliament to try to shut it down.
But within hours, parliamentarians voted unanimously to rescind martial law again, albeit with only around 60% of them present.
Soldiers and police subsequently withdrew again after this vote.
No major violence occurred.
Foreign allies, not least the US, expressed relief and also surprise in the aftermath, praising the resilience of Seoul's democratic institutions.
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Mumbai are the champions of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024! Having last won the title in the 2022-23 season, they have reclaimed the trophy in style. With a formidable top five, they were always the favorites to triumph. The opening duo of Prithvi Shaw and Ajinkya Rahane provided a solid foundation, followed by Shreyas Iyer at number 3. At number 4 was the world's top-ranked T20I batsman, Suryakumar Yadav, with Shivam Dube coming in next. Adding to their depth was the talented Suryansh Shedge, whose match-winning knock guided Mumbai to victory. An all-around team effort sealed their well-deserved title. Shedge came out all guns blazing, smashing three sixes and as many fours in his blistering 15-ball unbeaten knock of 36 runs. Atharva Ankolekar complemented him with a brilliant cameo, scoring 16 off just 6 balls. Together, the duo added a rapid 51 runs off just 19 deliveries, taking the game away from the opposition.
Suryansh Shedge stars with unbeaten 36 off 15 as Mumbai clinch Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Live Score: Shedge launches counter attack
Suryansh Shedge is on fire! This shows the depth of Mumbai batting. Shedge shows no sign of pressure and takes MP bowlers to the cleaners with brilliant hitting all over the park.He deposits Venkatesh Iyer for back-to-back maximums to put Mumbai on the verge of win.
Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh Live Score: Shivam Shukla gets a big fish
OUT! Mumbai found themselves in big trouble as Shivam Shukla dismissed Suryakumar Yadav for 48. A full toss on middle and leg, Suryakumar attempted a sweep but ended up getting a top edge. The ball went to the fielder at short fine leg, where Avesh Khan took an easy catch. Mumbai 129/5 in 14.4 overs, need 46 runs in 31 balls
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Live Score: Kumar Kartikeya scalps Shivam Dube
OUT! Mumbai suffered another blow in quick succession as Atharva Ankolekar dismissed Shivam Dube, leaving the match finely poised. Mumbai will now rely on Suryakumar Yadav to anchor the innings and see them through to their second SMAT trophy. Mumbai 121/4 in 13.1 overs (Target 175)
Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh Live Score: Suryakumar is dealing in boundaries
Suryakumar Yadav went on the attack against the Madhya Pradesh bowlers, blasting the ball to all parts of the ground and keeping Mumbai’s chase on track. Mumbai 121/3 after 13 overs
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Live Score: Venkatesh Iyer gives MP a huge breakthrough
OUT! Venkatesh Iyer, who has a knack of taking wickets at crucial juncture, struck to give Madhya Pradesh a much-needed breakthrough. Ajinkya Rahane looked set for another big knock, but Batham's sharp catch near the boundary ended his stay at 37 off 30 balls. Mumbai 99/3 in 11.4 overs (Target 175)
Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh Live Score: Mumbai nicely poised at half-way stage
Another successful over for Mumbai as Kumar Kartikeya conceded 14 runs. Rahane began the over with back-to-back boundaries, piling pressure on the bowler. Suryakumar Yadav added another four, and Mumbai reached 89/2 at the halfway mark in their chase of 175.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Live Score: Surya breaks the shackles
FOUR & SIX! Finally a boundary for Mumbai as Suryakumar Yadav went down on his knee and scooped this away to the fine leg boundary. SKY ended the over with maximum and shifted the momentum in Mumbai's way. He came forward and lofted it over long off for a six. Mumbai 75/2 after 9 overs (Target 175)
Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh Live Score: Fifty comes up for Mumbai
Chasing 175, Mumbai reached fifty in just 6 overs despite the loss of Prithvi Shaw and Shreyas Iyer. It could have been three down, though, had Patidar taken the catch offered by Rahane at mid-off. Rahane got a leading edge towards wide mid-off as he closed the bat face early. Patidar charged to his left, diving to make the catch, but the ball didn’t stick in his hands.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Live Score: Tripuresh removes Shreyas Iyer
OUT! Tripuresh Singh provided Madhya Pradesh a big breakthrough with a dismissal of Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer. Iyer looked in good touch as he scored 16 off just 9 balls. He miscued it towards wide mid-off where Rajat Patidar took a simple catch. Mumbai 47/2 in 4.5 overs
Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh Live Score: Shreyas Iyer gets going
Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer also got going from the other end. He collected a couple of fours off Shivam Shukla to make his intentions clear in a big chase of 175. Mumbai 40/1 after 4 overs
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Live Score: Rahane gets into the act
In-form Ajinkya Rahane quickly found his rhythm, easing the pressure after Prithvi Shaw's dismissal by smashing Avesh Khan for a couple of boundaries. His confident stroke play calmed Mumbai's nerves, as he took control of the innings with measured aggression. Mumbai 28/1 after 3 overs
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Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh Live Score: Prithvi Shaw falls for 10
OUT! Mumbai suffered early blow in their pursuit of 175. Another failure for Prithvi Shaw. Tripuresh Singh drew the first blood for Madhya Pradesh. The delivery was very wide outside off, and Shaw attempted to slice it away. It came off the bottom of the bat and flew straight to the fielder at deep point. Batham charged in from the boundary and took a fine low catch just as the ball was about to dip in front of him. Mumbai 15/1 in 1.4 overs
Welcome Back! Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane are out in the middle to begin Mumbai's 175-run chase. Avesh Khan with the ball for Madhya Pradesh
Rajat Patidar delivered an exceptional performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final, blasting an unbeaten 81 off just 40 balls to propel Madhya Pradesh to a formidable total of 174/8 against Mumbai. His aggressive innings featured six fours and and as many sixes, as he dominated the Mumbai bowlers with his crisp striking and composure under pressure. Patidar’s knock came at a crucial juncture, helping his side recover after early setbacks and set a challenging target.
Rajat Patidar (81*) guides Madhya Pradesh to 174/8 against Mumbai in Bengaluru
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Live Score: Rajat Patidar continues his onslaught
SIX! There was no stopping Rajat Patidar. MP captain continued his onslaught, cracking back-to-back sixes off Suryansh Shedge in the penultimate over, taking his team's total past 150-run mark.
Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh Live Score: Royston Dias hits back
Two wickets in two balls for Royston Dias. After being hit for a six and four, Royston made immediate amends with back-to-back wickets, removing Rahul Batham and Tripuresh Singh. MP 142/7 in 17.4 overs
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Live Score: 3 overs to go
SIX! Rahul Batham got into the elements, bringing up a much-needed half-century stand with Rajat Patidar with a brilliant six. Royston Dias bowled length delivery and Batham managed to get under it, sent it over long on.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Live Score: Rajat Patidar slams 28-ball fifty
Rajat Patidar played a captain's knock, leading from the front with a brilliant half-century off just 28 balls against Mumbai. His explosive innings provided a much-needed boost to Madhya Pradesh, showcasing his aggressive intent and skill under pressure. MP 125/5 after 16 overs
Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh Live Score: Rajat Patidar is on fire!
Rajat Patidar continued to take Mumbai bowlers to the cleaners, smashing Suryansh Shedge over cover boundary for his second six. Madhya Pradesh will need him to stay till the end of the innings to post a big total on the board. MP 114/5 after 15 overs
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Live Score: Rajat Patidar brings up team's 100
Madhya Pradesh captain Rajat Patidar clobbered Shivam Dube for a maximum and brought up team's hundred in style in the 14th over. It was a short-length delivery, and Patidar capitalised on it, getting into a strong position and executing a perfect pull shot over deep square leg.
Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh Live Score: Suryansh Shedge gets a big wicket
OUT! Venkatesh Iyer's 9-ball 17 runs cameo came to an end. The partnership was beginning to build and the pair had just seized a big over. But Shedge has come on and broke the stand. A short-length delivery outside off, Iyer cut, but he can't quite get on top of the bounce and played it uppishly to backward point. Rahane bent low and scooped it up, unsure whether it had been a clean catch or a half-volley. The third umpire had numerous replays and went in favour of the bowling side. MP 86/5 in 12.1 overs
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Live Score: Venkatesh Iyer, Rajat Patidar hit back
Shardul Thakur's first over of his new spell turned out to be expensive, leaking 16 runs. Venkatesh Iyer smashed him for a six while Rajat Patidar picked up two boundaries as MP now looked set for a good total. MP 86/4 after 12 overs
Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh Live Score: Venkatesh Iyer, Rajat Patidar in the middle
The responsibility now rests on MP's top two batters, Venkatesh Iyer and Rajat Patidar, to guide their team to a respectable total. Mumbai's bowlers justified skipper Shreyas Iyer's decision to field first with a brilliant performance. MP 70/4 after 11 overs
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Live Score: Madhya Pradesh in deep trouble
OUT! Shivam Dube joined the party as he struck in his first over to leave Madhya Pradesh in big trouble. He dismissed dangerous-looking Subhranshu Senapati for 17-ball 23. Senapati went for the shot but failed to get under it, hitting it flat and straight to long-on. SKY took his third catch of the innings. MP 54/4 in 9 overs
Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh Live Score: Harpreet Singh falls for 15
OUT! Just when it seemed like Madhya Pradesh had found their rhythm, they suffered another setback. Atharva Ankolekar struck to dismiss Harpreet Singh for 15. The ball was tossed up around off, and Bhatia attempted the slog sweep but miscued it towards long-on. SKY took a fine catch.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Live Score: Subhranshu Senapati leads MP charge
Subhranshu Senapati led Madhya Pradesh from the front with a brilliant display of power hitting. He smacked Tanush Kotian for his second six of the innings. He played it with a superb timing and cleared the deep extra cover fence for six. MP 47/2 after 7 overs
Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh Live Score: Bhatia, Senapati drive MP forward
Subhranshu Senapati, Harpreet Singh Bhatia restored the parity after suffering double blows and take Madhya Pradesh forward. Except Shardul Thakur, no Mumbai bowler has been able to taste the success yet. MP 36/2 after 5 overs
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Live Score: MP launch counter-attack
After losing openers cheaply in the second over, Madhya Pradesh bounced back as they collected 16 runs in the third over. Royston Dias's first over turned out to be expensive. Subhranshu Senapati ended with the over with a maximum extra cover. Madhya Pradesh 22/2 after 3 overs
Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh Live Score: Shardul Thakur ends the over with another wicket
OUT! Shardul Thakur left Madhya Pradesh in early trouble with his second wicket in the over, sending both the openers back to the pavilion in just two overs. Harsh Gawli played it straight to short cover, and Surya made a simple catch. A flawless start for Mumbai. MP 6/2 in 2 overs
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Live Score: Shardul Thakur gives MP early jolt
OUT! Pacer Shardul Thakur struck in his first over as he dismissed MP opener Arpit Gaud for 7 and give Mumbai early breakthrough. Arpit went for the big shot but ended up slicing it towards deep backward point. The field was perfectly set for that, and Ankolekar took an easy catch near the boundary. MP 5/1 after 1.3 overs
Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh Live Score: Good start by Atharva Ankolekar
Spinner Atharva Ankolekar opened the proceeding for Mumbai in the final and the left-armer bowled a fine first over, conceding just five singles. MP 5/0 after 1 over
Here we go! Arpit Gaud and Harsh Gawli are out in the middle to open Madhya Pradesh innings. Atharva Ankolekar to open the proceedings for Mumbai
Madhya Pradesh Playing XI: Rajat Patidar (c), Tripuresh Singh, Arpit Gaud, Rahul Batham, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Venkatesh Iyer, Subhransu Senapati, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, Shivam Shukla, Harsh Gawali (wk), Avesh Khan
Mumbai Playing XI: Shreyas Iyer (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Surya, Shardul Thakur, Prithvi Shaw, Shivam Dube, Suryansh Shedge, Hardik Tamore (wk), Tanush Kotian, Royston H Dias, Atharva Vinod Ankolekar
TOSS! Mumbai skipper Shreyas Iyer wins toss, opts to bowl against Madhya Pradesh in the final in Bengaluru
The toss is just around the corner. Both teams opted to field after winning the toss in their respective knockout matches. Will they stick to the same strategy this time?
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Live Score: Will Mumbai continue their winning streak?
Mumbai remain unbeaten against Madhya Pradesh in T20 cricket, with their last of four victories in the format coming in 2022.
The last time these two teams faced off in a final was during the 2021-22 Ranji Trophy, also held in Bengaluru, where Madhya Pradesh claimed a six-wicket victory to secure their maiden Ranji title.
Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh Live Score: It's MP bowling vs Mumbai batting
Madhya Pradesh, on the other hand, boast an impressive economy rate of 7.39 - one of the lowest in the tournament - giving them a strong chance to contain Mumbai's explosive batting line-up.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Live Score: Bowling a worry for Mumbai
Mumbai's bowlers, with an overall economy rate of 9.26 - the highest among all teams in the knockouts - face a stern challenge from Rajat Patidar and Venkatesh Iyer, who anchor a formidable and balanced Madhya Pradesh batting line-up.
Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh Live Score: Mumbai's star-studded batting lineup
Mumbai's status as favourites is largely attributed to their formidable batting line-up. With stars like skipper Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, and Prithvi Shaw, it is a resurgent Ajinkya Rahane who has been spearheading their campaign. Rahane is the leading run-scorer in this edition of the SMAT, amassing 432 runs in eight matches at a striking rate of 170, including five half-centuries.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Live Score: MP's dream run
Madhya Pradesh, reaching the final for the first time since 2010, approached their run chases against Saurashtra and Delhi with methodical precision in the knockout stages. Their disciplined performances have brought them to the summit clash brimming with confidence.
Mumbai vs Madhya Pradesh Live Score: Mumbai - the chase master
Mumbai secured their place in the final with impressive performances in two high-stakes chases over their last three matches. Facing a target of 230 against Andhra to secure a direct quarterfinal entry, they delivered under pressure. In the quarterfinal, they successfully chased down Vidarbha's formidable total of 221. Continuing their dominant form, Mumbai overpowered high-flying Baroda in the semifinal, needing just 17.2 overs to surpass their opponents' score of 158.
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final final between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh which will be played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
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Throughout his more than six-decade long career, the tabla maestro not only inspired young Indians to pursue the art form but also became the ambassador of Indian music globally
Ustad Zakir Hussain
Ustad Zakir Hussain, one of the most celebrated classical musicians of India and a renowned name across the world, passed away on Monday morning at a San Francisco hospital. Aged 73, he was battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which has been stated as the official cause of death according to the family statement.
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Throughout his more than six-decade long career, the tabla maestro not only inspired young Indians to pursue the art form but also became the ambassador of Indian music globally.
From starting his music career at a young age to contributing his expertise to various international albums, Ustad Hussain set several award-worthy benchmarks.
Most recently, he won three Grammy Awards in February 2024 for different albums, alongside other artistes who contributed to them.
Here’s a look at the musicians long list of awards.
- Hussain was awarded the Padma Shri in 1988, the fourth-highest civilian honour in India. Furthermore, he was also won the Padma Bhushan in 2002, the third-highest civilian honour in India, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2023, India’s second-highest civilian honour.
- One of the earliest awards he received was the Sangeet Natak Academi Award in 1990, given by the President of India. The academy also accorded Hussain with the Academy Fellow award, also known as the Academy Ratna, for the year 2018.
- In 1992, ‘Planet Drum’, an album he collaborated with Mickey Hart on, won the first-ever Grammy Award for Best World Music Album.
- Hussain has 7 Grammy nominations and 4 wins.
- In 2009, at the 51st Grammy Awards, the table maestro won the Grammy in the Contemporary World Music Album category for his collaborative album ‘Global Drum Project’.
- In 2024, at the 66th Grammy Awards, Hussain won three awards: Best Global Music Performance for Pashto, written and recorded in collaboration with Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer and Rakesh Chaurasia; Best Global Music Album for This Moment, which marked the comeback of the pioneering world-fusion band Shakti; Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for As We Speak, which he won alongside Fleck, Meyer and Chaurasia.
Apart from these world-renowned honours, Hussain has been conferred with several regional, national and international awards and recognitions.
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Shoaib Bashir to Mitchell Santner, No run.
Shoaib Bashir to Mitchell Santner, No run.
Shoaib Bashir to Mitchell Santner, No run.
Shoaib Bashir to Mitchell Santner, Gives flight to the full ball, around middle, Mitchell Santner comes down the track to heave it down the ground but gets a thick inside edge onto the pads.
Drinks! Still no signs of declaration from New Zealand and their lead is now 626 runs. Tom Blundell and Mitchell Santner have played some lusty blows and they will look to do more of the same until they get out or their skipper calls them back. England are having a really hard time in this game and it looks like they know their fate.
Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, Short of a length, outside off, seams away. Mitchell Santner looks to punch it, instead takes an inside edge and rolls over towards deep backward square leg for a single. The lead is now up to 626 runs!
Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, On a good length, around off stump. Mitchell Santner look to guide it towards deep third, instead chops it back down towards cover-point.
Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, SIX! Mitchell Santner at it again. Bowled back of a length, just outside off. Mitchell Santner pulls it away, flat and over the mid-wicket fence as it sails over the ropes for a biggie.
Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, Full and on off stump. Mitchell Santner stays inside his crease and slaps it back towards the bowler. Matthew Potts gets his hands towards the ball into his follow-through and stops it then and there.
Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, FOUR! Mitchell Santner is collecting those boundaries at a brisk pace. Bowled fuller and outside off, nips in. Mitchell Santner stays inside his crease and lofts it over mid on as it goes on the bounce towards the boundary cushions.
Matthew Potts to Mitchell Santner, Coming in from around the wicket, bowled full and on off stump. Mitchell Santner goes forward to defend it back towards the bowler.
Shoaib Bashir to Tom Blundell, Slightly short, angles in, around off, Tom Blundell goes deep in the crease and wants to defend it but he misses it as the ball hits him on the pads and lobs up in the air in front of him only. New Zealand's lead is 615 now.
Shoaib Bashir to Mitchell Santner, Short, quick, around off, Mitchell Santner opens up and cuts it wide of point for a single from the back foot.
Shoaib Bashir to Tom Blundell, Goes fuller, around off, turns in, from over the wicket, Tom Blundell punches it wide of mid off for a single.
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Shoaib Bashir to Tom Blundell, Short, around middle, Tom Blundell tucks it to mid-wicket from the back foot.
Shoaib Bashir to Tom Blundell, Tossed up around middle, turns in sharply, Tom Blundell comes down the track to heave it down the ground but misses it and wears on the pads.
Shoaib Bashir to Mitchell Santner, Starts from around the wicket, loopy full around leg, Mitchell Santner comes down the track and dabs it wide of cover for a single.
Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, Full and outside off, inviting the drive. Tom Blundell leans on and drives it towards cover. A maiden over after a very long time. The lead is 612 for New Zealand as of now.
Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, NCuts him in half, that one. Bowled from outside the crease, full and outside off, angling in. Tom Blundell is caught inside his crease as he adjusts his hands to the line of the ball as it beats him on the inside edge and goes over the stumps.
Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, Full and outside off, goes straight on. Tom Blundell leaves it off the front foot.
Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, Full and outside off, nips in. Tom Blundell drives it back to the bowler. A bit of mouthful from Potts there in the end.
Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, Full and outside off, goes inward. Tom Blundell leaves it alone.
Matthew Potts to Tom Blundell, Coming from over the wicket, bowled full and outside off, skids on. Tom Blundell looks to cut but it just sneaks underneath the bat.
Shoaib Bashir to Mitchell Santner, Ends with a short ball, around leg, angles in, Mitchell Santner tucks it to mid-wicket from the back foot.
Shoaib Bashir to Mitchell Santner, On a nagging length, around off, turns away, Mitchell Santner dabs it to cover with ease.
Shoaib Bashir to Tom Blundell, Short, around middle, turns in, Tom Blundell pulls it from the back foot to long on for a single.
Shoaib Bashir to Mitchell Santner, Goes fuller this time, around off, turns in, from around the wicket, Mitchell Santner nudges it for a single to square leg.
Shoaib Bashir to Tom Blundell, Short, well outside off, angles in, Tom Blundell cuts it wide of deep cover for a single.
Shoaib Bashir to Tom Blundell, Starts from over the wicket, short, just outside off, Tom Blundell goes deep in the crease and fends it with the full face of the bat.
Harry Brook to Tom Blundell, Full and outside off, goes straight on. Tom Blundell taps it towards cover for a single.
Harry Brook to Tom Blundell, FOUR! The second new ball is taken and is shown its way to the boundary straight up. Bowled full and outside off stump, swinging away through the air. Tom Blundell pushes forward and drives it towards sweeper cover fence for another boundary.
Harry Brook to Mitchell Santner, 400 up on the board for the Kiwis! Fired in full and on the pads. Mitchell Santner tucks it away towards mid-wicket for a single.
Harry Brook to Mitchell Santner, Looks to heave it away but misses completely. Full and outside off, this one grips and turns away and just goes over the bat of Mitchell Santner.
Harry Brook to Mitchell Santner, Full and outside off, goes straight on. Mitchell Santner goes forward to defend it firmly.
Harry Brook to Tom Blundell, Goes short, outside off. Tom Blundell stands tall and pulls it away towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Shoaib Bashir to Mitchell Santner, Tossed up, down the leg, Mitchell Santner doesn't offer any shot at it.
Shoaib Bashir to Mitchell Santner, FOUR! Crunched! Shoaib Bashir gives air to the full ball, outside off, angles in, Mitchell Santner comes forward and punches it down the ground wide of long off for a boundary.
Shoaib Bashir to Mitchell Santner, Quicker, full, around middle, from around the wicket, turns in, Mitchell Santner tucks it to mid-wicket.
Shoaib Bashir to Tom Blundell, Goes fuller than previous one, on leg, angles in, Tom Blundell misses the flick as he gets hit on the pads and they take a single for leg bye from short fine leg.
Shoaib Bashir to Tom Blundell, On a nagging length, around off, turns away, Tom Blundell fends it back to the bowler from the back foot.
Shoaib Bashir to Tom Blundell, Short, around middle, angles in, Tom Blundell pushes it to point from the back foot.
Harry Brook to Mitchell Santner, Full and outside off, angling in. Mitchell Santner gets behind it to defend it firmly back towards the bowler.
Harry Brook to Mitchell Santner, SIX! Mitchell Santner looks to gather runs quickly. Bowled full and outside off, nips in. Mitchell Santner lofts it straight over the bowler, high up in the sky as it sails over the long off boundary for a biggie.
Harry Brook to Mitchell Santner, Bowled full and angled in. Mitchell Santner works it away towards mid on.
Harry Brook to Mitchell Santner, Full and outside off, comes inward. Mitchell Santner shuffles towards the line of the ball and comfortably behind it.
Harry Brook to Mitchell Santner, Full and outside off. Mitchell Santner pushes it towards cover.
Harry Brook has been introduced into the attack now. England trying something different here.
Harry Brook to Mitchell Santner, Starts off with banging one short angling towards the batter. Mitchell Santner gets on top and defends it back down.
Shoaib Bashir to Mitchell Santner, Short and on leg, Mitchell Santner nudges it wide of mid-wicket for one.
Shoaib Bashir to Mitchell Santner, SIX! Wow..what a way to get off the mark! Shoaib Bashir gives this some air, full and on middle. Mitchell Santner skips down the track and with the full face of the bat dispatches it cleanly over the long off fence for a biggie. New Zealand lead by 591 runs now!
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As the news of his death came out, several musicians poured in tributes for him, sharing their memories with the maestro and how the latter shaped their musical journey
Mahesh Kale performing alongside Ustad Zakir Hussain
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain left a huge void in the music world as he passed away early morning on December 16. The late percussionist was not only an ace artiste but also an inspiration for many veterans and newbies of the industry. His skill and willingness to explore multiple genres has registered him as one of the most legendary figures of Indian and global music.
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As the news of his death came out, several musicians poured in tributes for him, sharing their memories with the maestro and how the latter shaped their musical journey.
Mahesh Kale, San Francisco-based National Award-winning Hindustani classical vocalist also expressed his grief.
“I have a sense of bereavement… I am completely dumbfounded,” he said.
Expressing his deep admiration for the maestro, he added, “There are so many things I remember about Zakir ji. Growing up, he was like God, and he became God – I could see that when I met him. And he beheld and lived many qualities that are godly.”
Kale has several fond memories with Hussain. Reflecting on the same, he shared, “I was fortunate that I lived in a town not too far away from him in San Francisco. I have been very fortunate to have spent one-on-one time with him on several occasion – in his table workshops, Gandhiji's 150th birthday celebrations that we both were a part of, etc.”
“It was during the pandemic that he said we should try to do something remotely, but I insisted we do something in person because it gave me the opportunity to spend some time with him. We have spent days together, and every single moment with him was a learning experience, a masterclass in itself,” he concluded.
Throughout his journey, Ustad Zakir Hussain touched many lives, a fact evident form the immense grief that prevails among both the creative industry and fans alike.
Also Read: 'He was surrounded by family and loved ones': Official statement confirms Zakir Hussain's demise
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India's women's cricket team continued their winning streak against the West Indies, securing their ninth consecutive T20I victory. They achieved a commanding 49-run win in the first match of the series in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.
Jemimah Rodrigues and
Smriti Mandhana led India to a record-breaking performance. They helped India reach their highest-ever T20I total against the West Indies.
India's final score of 195 for four is also their third-highest overall in T20Is. The West Indies, in response, managed 146 for seven.
Qiana Joseph impressed with a quick 49 runs off 33 balls. Deandra Dottin, returning to T20Is, scored her first half-century this year with 52 runs.
Despite their efforts, the West Indies fell short of victory.
Substitute fielder Minnu Mani took a remarkable catch early in the match. This dismissed West Indies captain
Hayley Matthews for just one run off the bowling of Titas Sadhu. Sadhu finished with impressive figures of 3/37.
Joseph's innings included five fours and three sixes. However, the West Indies struggled to build substantial partnerships.
Joseph and Shemaine Campbelle added 34 runs for the second wicket. Their partnership consumed 31 balls, placing pressure on the required run rate.
Joseph and Dottin's 44-run partnership for the third wicket was also relatively slow, lasting only 18 balls.
Joseph targeted bowler Saima Thakor, hitting four boundaries in a single over. Despite this, the required run rate continued to climb.
Sadhu eventually dismissed Joseph, one run short of a half-century. Dottin then took on the responsibility of scoring quickly.
Dottin's 52 runs came off just 28 balls, featuring four fours and three sixes. Despite being dropped twice by Indian fielders, she could not guide her team to victory.
Sadhu also dismissed Dottin. The Indian spinners, Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav, both took two wickets for 21 runs, increasing the pressure on the West Indies batters.
Rodrigues played a key role in India's impressive total. She scored 73 runs off 35 balls, hitting nine fours and two sixes. This was one of her best T20I performances, batting at number three.
Mandhana continued her excellent form, scoring her 28th T20I half-century and her sixth of the year. She finished with 54 runs.
Mandhana's innings took her past 600 T20I runs for the year. She is now fourth among the highest run-scorers in women's T20Is in 2024.
Mandhana's knock comprised seven fours and two sixes. She and her teammates relished playing in familiar home conditions. India surpassed their previous highest T20I total against the West Indies.
India's previous highest score against the West Indies was 185/4, achieved in November 2019 at Gros Islet.
Rodrigues targeted the leg side effectively, finding gaps and hitting boundaries. She reached her 12th T20I fifty with a powerful shot.
Mandhana and Rodrigues built a partnership of 81 runs for the second wicket. Their partnership spanned 44 balls before Karishma Ramharack dismissed Mandhana.
Ramharack was the most successful West Indies bowler, with figures of 2 for 18 from her four overs.
Richa Ghosh added a quickfire 20 runs off 14 balls, including two fours and a six. Deandra Dottin took an excellent catch to dismiss her.
India's opening partnership between Uma Chetry and Mandhana provided a solid start. They put on 50 runs in the first seven overs. Chetry contributed 24 runs.
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Cricket Australia's CEO, Nick Hockley, has expressed concerns about switching to four-day Test matches. He worries that shorter games could become too predictable and easily disrupted by weather.
The increasing pace of Test matches in recent years has revived discussions about shortening them to four days. This is particularly relevant as final-day finishes are becoming less frequent in Australia.
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Recent data reveals that Test matches are concluding faster than at any time since the 1880s globally. The average game now lasts less than 300 overs.
In Australia, the last two summers have witnessed the fewest balls bowled per match since 1887-88, with only two Tests reaching the fifth day.
This trend poses a challenge for broadcasters and Cricket Australia. They face potential losses in gate receipts, catering revenue, and television viewership on days when play is lost.
Cricket Australia previously considered shorter Test matches. A four-day match against Afghanistan was scheduled, but the COVID-19 pandemic led to its cancellation.
Hockley is not a strong advocate for four-day Tests. He cautions that heavy rain,
like the downpour at the Gabba on Saturday, could prematurely end a match.
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“There are pros and cons,” Hockley said on
SEN on Sunday. “People have argued whether you could play Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday in subsequent weeks.”
“But we've got to be very, very careful because if you get to a position where there's a bit of rain around or it's a slower match.”
“Then you could get to a position where people are calling it's going to be a draw really early on.”
Supporters of four-day Tests argue that it would allow for more three-match series. Currently, such series are rare, except for those involving Australia, India, and England.
However, there's a concern that a higher percentage of first-class matches end in draws compared to Test matches. This is noteworthy because first-class matches are typically played over four days.
Hockley also highlighted that attrition plays a more significant role in some countries, such as Pakistan. Twelve out of eighteen Test matches have gone to the fifth day in Pakistan since cricket's return to the country in 2019.
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“We need to be continuing looking at it, but I think we need to be cautious about making a reactive decision based on a narrow data set,” Hockley said.
“You'll see trends in the way teams and players play the game, and you'll see variations around the length of Test matches around the world.”
“Test cricket is a tradition, the ultimate test, and making sure that there's ample time to really play out for the very best players in the world (is important).”
“It's something I think the ICC and members should continue to look at, but any decision should be with a really kind of long-term horizon and data set in mind.”
Hockley's remarks follow Pat Cummins's endorsement of five-day Tests before the Gabba Test. “It's a pretty good format ... I always like five days,” Cummins said.
The historical data on average balls bowled per Test match worldwide shows fluctuations over the decades.
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A newly-opened Bandra-based cloud kitchen brings restaurant-style clean, authentic Asian flavours
Wok-fried drunken noodles
In the last few months, we’ve witnessed several Asian cloud kitchen launches in the city that are far superior to the standard, soggy, MSG-laden takeaways that we sampled during the lockdown. In our fast-moving lives, these cloud kitchens offer convenience, variety, affordability, and quality right when we crave it, in the comfort of our homes. Last week, we previewed Double Dragon, a Bandra-based Asian cloud kitchen by the Auriga hospitality (of Bonobo fame) by Anup Gandhi, Nevil Timbadia, and Sahil Timbadia. The brand name we are told is inspired by the Chinese Year of the Dragon (this year) and it offers Asian flavours with vegan, vegetarian, non-vegetarian and gluten-free options — a culinary factor that Bandraites are familiar with.
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Smashed baby potatoes
Their crisp menu includes sando sandwiches, stir-fries, grilled skewers, and noodle and rice-based bowls. Currently, their delivery radius is limited to Bandra, Khar, Juhu, and Mahim. What piqued our interest is that these dishes use fresh in-house ingredients — from sauces to freshly-baked Shokupan bread and homemade egg noodles, a key differentiator.
We tried their chicken katsu sando (Rs 399), which came in a cute shocking pink sandwich cardboard box. It had crispy katsu, kewpie, and radish pickle in soft shokupan bread and was packed with flavour. It maintained its texture despite the 30-minute-long commute. There were pumpkin crisps and a dip on the side, just like they serve at restaurants.
Vegetarian pan-seared dim sums with Tibetan dip. PICS COURTESY/NASRIN MODAK SIDDIQI
For appetisers, we ordered smashed baby potatoes with smoked chilli paste (Rs 254), vegetarian pan-seared dim sums with Tibetan dip (Rs 299), and salt-and-pepper prawns with garlic crumble and broccoli (Rs 450). All of these were a burst of flavour, especially the jumbo prawns that weren’t chewy. One might wonder what desi flavours like chorizo chilli cheese toast, rawa fry bombil, and eggplant are doing on an Asian-leaning menu but if you think of it — India is also in Asia. In hindsight, we should have ordered those too for a dekko.
Salt-and-pepper prawns with garlic crumble and broccoli
For the one-meal bowls, we tried the wok-fried drunken noodles (Rs 450) and Japanese garlic fried rice (Rs 354). The Koshihikari rice used in fried rice gave it an authentic taste, and we chose the tofu option to try a vegan alternative. Tossed in black pepper sauce, it complimented the sautéed veggies and radish pickles. From the noodles, we opted for the chicken, and added the optional chilli egg noodles. These are made in-house, so the texture wasn’t soggy — a consistent fear we have with noodle-based dishes in takeaways. And it blended well with the Thai basil sauce.
Chicken katsu sando with pumpkin crisps
We were hoping the menu would include desserts but there weren’t any on the list, nor drinks to wash down our meal. At almost all restaurant-style rates, the food is still value for money because you get the same flavours and save yourself the trauma of having to navigate the city’s endless traffic and dug-up roads. Worth the shot, right?
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Israeli strikes in Tartus' countryside caused massive explosions, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported early on Monday, as the Israeli regime continues to destroy Syrian military capabilities.
According to Al Mayadeen, the strikes targeted weapons depots in several sites in western Syria.
These strikes coincide with a ground advance into Syrian territories by mechanized Israeli forces, who have occupied the buffer zone east of the Golan, as well as other areas.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent noted that on Sunday Israeli occupation forces expanded their advance into the Quneitra province, adding that occupation troops are just 15 km off of the highway connecting Lebanon's capital to Syria's.
Massive Israeli airstrikes also targeted military centers in Homs and Hama on Monday.
Following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad on December 8, the Israeli regime launched wide-scale aerial aggression on Syria, destroying strategic Syrian military capabilities. This includes the vast majority of the Syrian air defense array, as well as ammunition depots, anti-ship missiles, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.
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NEW DELHI: The ILT20 Gulf Cricket Championship 2024 witnessed two captivating matches at ICC Academy, Dubai, on Saturday, December 14, as Oman delivered a comprehensive victory over Qatar, and Bahrain clinched a thrilling win against Kuwait.
Both matches showcased remarkable individual performances and intense competition, keeping cricket fans thoroughly entertained.
In the fourth match of the tournament, Oman outclassed Qatar with a commanding 35-run victory, thanks to a stellar performance from
Jatinder Singh.
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Batting first after being put in, Oman posted a formidable total of 204 for five in their allotted 20 overs.
Captain Jatinder Singh led from the front with a brilliant knock of 69 off 50 balls, anchoring the innings with skill and grace. His innings featured six 4s and two sixes and laid the foundation for a massive total.
While Jatinder was the steadying force, the explosive finishes by Wasim Ali, who smashed 34 off 19 balls, and Vinayak Shukla, whose unbeaten 40 off just 18 balls included seven fours and a six, ensured Oman crossed the 200-run mark.
Qatar's bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught, with Ikramullah Khan proving the most expensive, conceding 53 runs in his four overs.
Qatar put up a spirited fight, led by the explosive Muhammad Asim, who smashed 63 off 28 balls, including six 4s and three sixes. Despite his valiant effort, Qatar fell short, finishing at 169 for eight in their 20 overs.
Oman’s bowling attack proved too strong, with
Aamir Kaleem spearheading the effort with three wickets for just 19 runs. Wasim Ali chipped in with two crucial wickets, while Jay Odedra provided a vital breakthrough.
Qatar’s innings faltered as wickets fell at regular intervals, with the final nail coming when Muhammad Asim departed in the final over. Oman's disciplined bowling and energetic fielding sealed the win, earning Jatinder Singh the Player of the Match award for his standout contribution with the bat.
Earlier in the day, the third match of the tournament saw Bahrain secure a nail-biting four-run victory over Kuwait in a low-scoring encounter. Batting first after losing the toss, Bahrain struggled to build momentum and were restricted to 125 for eight in their 20 overs.
Ahmer Bin Nasir stood out for Bahrain with a gritty 42 off 38 balls, holding the innings together amid regular losses at the other end.
Sai Sarthak added a useful 26 off 23 balls, while Kuwait’s bowlers, led by
Mohammed Aslam, Mohamed Shafeeq, Mirza Ahmed, and Sayed Monib with two wickets each, kept the Bahrain batters in check. Despite these efforts, Bahrain’s late push allowed them to set a challenging target.
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Kuwait’s chase started poorly as they lost wickets early, with their top order crumbling under pressure. Ravija Sandaruwan, their opener, could only muster five runs before falling to Imran Anwar, who had a memorable outing with the ball.
While Meet Bhavsar’s 27 off 32 and Muhammad Umar’s 21 off 15 provided some resistance, Bahrain’s disciplined bowling attack consistently pegged back Kuwait.
Imran Anwar, with figures of three for 27, dismantled the middle order, while Rizwan Butt delivered an outstanding spell, taking two wickets for just 10 runs in his four overs.
The late fireworks by Sayed Monib, who smashed 12 runs off just three deliveries, gave Kuwait a glimmer of hope, but their innings ultimately folded at 121 in 19.3 overs, leaving them agonizingly short of the target. Imran Anwar was deservingly named Player of the Match for his crucial wickets that tilted the match Bahrain’s way.
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More Indians are unfaithful than you’d think, with the figures rising significantly in the case of corporate employees in metros, as per a recent survey. Experts dive into unravelling the cause and measures to cope with the repercussions
Experts caution that while the thrill of secrecy might fuel an office affair, the novelty can wear off quickly leaving behind feelings of guilt and regret
It’s the elephant in the corporate boardroom that no one wants to address, and yet, must contend with every day — the workplace spouse that you repeatedly reassure your significant other to not worry about; but know that they would do well to more than worry about anyway. We’re talking about office affairs which, as recent data reveals, are far more common than you’d think.
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The survey explained that the long work hours and high stress levels that corporate employees must contend with, were the main causes for extramarital workplace affairs. REPRESENTATION PICS
A survey by Gleeden, an extramarital dating app, reveals that nearly 25 per cent of Indian users, especially those in corporate jobs, have been unfaithful — the numbers are much higher in metro cities, with Kolkata and Mumbai leading with 35 per cent of respondents answering in the affirmative with Delhi coming a close second at 32 per cent.
An unhealthy outlet?
The makers of the survey cite the long work hours and high stress levels that corporate employees must contend with, as leading causes for extramarital workplace affairs. They contend that stepping outside the boundaries of marriage (whether in the form of casual flings or more serious relationships) offers an easy outlet to alleviate this stress.
Taylor Elizabeth
Taylor Elizabeth, an emotional intelligence coach, agrees with these observations. “Professionals, especially in corporate settings, often juggle demanding schedules, high stress, and the constant need to prove themselves. This can create emotional gaps in their personal lives, making them more susceptible to seeking connection and validation elsewhere. Long hours, frequent collaborations, and shared challenges in the workplace often blur boundaries, leading to deeper-than-expected relationships,” she explains. She adds that many professionals describe these affairs as a means of escaping feelings of monotony or dissatisfaction — especially when in the throes of a mid-life crisis that may cause them to question their life choices or seek excitement beyond their typical routines. According to her, such affairs signal deeper emotional struggles that often go unaddressed, which may include feeling stuck or undervalued.
Filling a void
Sohini Rohra
Paucities in existing relationships — whether actual or perceived — can further cause either partner to go astray. Sohini Rohra, a counselling psychologist, notes that, in her practice, many corporate employees report feeling uncared for or emotionally neglected, especially if their partner is frequently away or constantly preoccupied with their job. “For others, the dynamic shifts may occur when one partner becomes controlling or overly dependent, making the other feel trapped and desperate for freedom. Further, when physical intimacy is lacking or unfulfilling, the disconnect becomes even harder to ignore, leading some to seek what’s missing outside their marriage,” she clarifies. The situation becomes further complicated in major metropolitan cities such as Mumbai, which have a culture of individualism. “People in big cities are juggling high-powered careers and endless opportunities, and this privilege can sometimes lead to entitlement in relationships. It’s easy to believe, ‘If this isn’t working for me, I have other options’,” she says.
Let’s keep it real
Namrata Jain
Even though it may seem as though extramarital affairs are simply individuals seeking what their heart truly desires, counselling psychologist Namrata Jain warns against romanticising the notion. “In my practice, I have observed that extramarital affairs rarely last long; even if they do, the partner who has strayed often ends up miserable. Such affairs are fuelled by the thrill of secrecy. Once that initial excitement wears off, the relationship can be difficult to sustain and often falls apart. People eventually realise that the same emotional patterns they were trying to escape in their marital relationship exists in the affair as well,” she cautions.
What makes such affairs particularly damaging is that their fallout almost always spills over into the professional realm. “I have seen clients lose their drive, their sense of purpose and even their passion for their work. When your personal life feels unstable, everything else starts to feel unstable too. It’s almost as if your foundation is missing and nothing seems to hold firm anymore,” she adds.
The saving grace
Claiming ownership and accountability when it comes to extramarital relationships isn’t easy; but if you’re genuinely concerned about moving forward, Elizabeth suggests taking it slow. “It’s important to pause and reflect, and to ask yourself why this happened and what you truly want as you move forward. Avoid acting impulsively out of guilt or fear; instead, focus on handling the situation with maturity and responsibility,” she says. Should you decide to end the affair and focus on your marital relationship, here’s how you can go about it:
Be honest: Approach conversations with those who are impacted by the affair with empathy and respect. Taking accountability, without placing blame elsewhere, is key to moving forward.
Get support: Talking to a therapist, coach, or trusted mentor can provide clarity and help you process emotions in a healthy way.
Rebuild trust: Whether it’s with your partner, family or colleagues, focus on actions that show integrity and reliability.
Set boundaries: If the relationship involves a colleague, it’s important to establish and maintain clear professional boundaries moving forward.
“Remember, moving forward from an affair is not about erasing what happened but learning from it and making choices that align with who you want to be,” Elizabeth signs off.
Containing the fallout
An extramarital affair, especially in the workplace, can have serious implications for your reputation, says Rohra. “If your colleagues learn of it, it could lead to damaged trust, strained relationships, or even disciplinary action if company policies are violated. Gossip can overshadow your achievements, making it harder to maintain credibility,” she advises. The experts suggest relatable strategies:
>> Stay professional: Keep the personal out of office dynamics. Focus on your performance and demonstrate your reliability.
>> Address concerns: If rumours emerge, address it discreetly and professionally. Staying silent or defensive can escalate matters.
>> Learn and grow: Take the opportunity to reflect on your values and ensure your actions align with them, moving forward. Colleagues and peers tend to respect those who own up and try to improve.
>> Take it slow: Consistency and integrity will help restore professional relationships. Let your consistent, ethical behaviour rebuild trust over time.
>> Seek help: Guidance from a mentor or counsellor can help you navigate smoothly; the opportunity can be used for personal and professional growth.
Also Read: Politics in dating: Is political opinion a determining factor while choosing partners?
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NEW DELHI: England's prospects of achieving a series whitewash diminished significantly on Sunday as they collapsed on the second day of the third Test, falling behind New Zealand by 340 runs.
The hosts dismissed England for 143 and reached 136-3 by the day's end in Hamilton, demonstrating their most impressive performance of the series after previously struggling in earlier matches.
Kane Williamson remained unbeaten on 50, accompanied by Rachin Ravindra on two.
Following Tom Latham's dismissal for 19, Williamson and
Will Young (60) constructed an 89-run partnership for the second wicket.
Will O'Rourke, serving as nightwatchman, failed to score before becoming
Ben Stokes's (2-45) second victim near the close of play.
New Zealand displayed composed batting in the final session, contrasting sharply with England's disorganised performance between lunch and tea, during which they lost their final eight wickets for 66 runs.
O'Rourke (3-33) claimed three crucial wickets in an aggressive post-lunch spell, followed by Matt Henry (4-48) and Mitchell Santner (3-7) triggering a late batting collapse.
Jacob Bethell (12) fell first to O'Rourke, caught at point, before the tall bowler dismissed the ICC's top-ranked Test batters, Harry Brook and Joe Root.
Brook, who had scored decisive centuries in England's victories at Christchurch and Wellington, departed first ball.
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The small crowd at Seddon Park celebrated enthusiastically as Brook played onto his stumps from an in-swinging delivery on a warm, still day.
Root's innings of 32 ended in O'Rourke's subsequent over, caught at point after a weak cut shot from a sharply bouncing ball.
Santner strengthened New Zealand's position by removing Ollie Pope (24) and Stokes (27) within his first seven deliveries, after they had established a 52-run partnership for the sixth wicket.
Pope edged to Daryl Mitchell at first slip, while Stokes fell lbw whilst attempting an off-balance sweep shot.
Despite the final five wickets falling for nine runs and holding a 204-run lead, New Zealand opted against enforcing the follow-on.
England had reached 54-2 at lunch.
Zak Crawley continued his poor form, falling to Henry for the fifth consecutive time this series, caught-and-bowled for 21.
This represented Crawley's highest score of the series, having accumulated only 47 runs at an average of 9.6.
Henry struck again in the same over, dismissing Ben Duckett lbw for 11.
England required over an hour to claim New Zealand's final first-innings wicket after the hosts resumed at 315-9.
New Zealand faced 15.1 additional overs and added 32 runs before top-scorer Santner was bowled by Matthew Potts (4-90) for 76, having added 26 to his overnight total.
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This session will take the audience on a journey across the gaming landscape to deliberate on the convergence of gaming and Artificial Intelligence and shed light on its ramifications
A digital twin environment and robot inside Duality AI’s Falcon Simulator. PIC COURTESY/DUALITY AI
Since the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), conversations across the technological landscape have been imbued with a sense of thrill and anxiety. As AI continues to permeate important areas and revolutionise approaches to human interactions, the gaming industry also seems to have hopped on the bandwagon and quite robustly, might we add.
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Avid Learning and IF.BE’s Pixels and Play, a talk as part of an ongoing series of discussions on AI and arts will host videogame industry consultant Sameer Desai alongside co-founder and CEO of Duality AI Apurva Shah, and UI/UX designer, and game developer Frank Harmon for a stimulating session moderated by Sameer Pitalwalla, head of gaming, Asia-Pacific channel at Google Cloud, at the premises of IF.BE in Ballard Estate. “As with many other fields, AI is a major disruptive force in gaming and entertainment. In the panel, we will explore what the nexus of AI and gaming looks like from diverse perspectives —creative, thematic, business considerations, and technical enablers,” Shah breaks down the session for us.
Sameer Desai and Apurva Shah
The growing intersection of AI and gaming is predicted to change major pathways in the gaming industry, as Shah tells us, “The initial implementations of AI in gaming have been well received, such as techniques like denoising renders or realistic muscles in the game engine Unreal Engine developed by Epic Games. In terms of authoring 3D assets, we are seeing artists adopt generative AI techniques for texture refinement and tiling on tools like Adobe Substance. If we squint and look a few years into the future of AI in videogames, one of the areas that excites me is interactive storytelling. These worlds could have a level of depth, interactivity, and personalisation that has simply not been explored in any entertainment medium until now.”
But there is a flip side. “Because generative AI is so nascent, many issues need to be tackled through regulation that protects human creativity and privacy without stifling innovation. Many of these AI platforms use aspects of human work to generate their creations, often without the explicit consent of the people concerned. It won’t be easy to wholly endorse the use of generative AI commercially in any medium — especially with videogames — when this content could potentially infringe on the copyrights of human work,” Desai opines.
With increasingly blurring boundaries of real and virtual, how does human experience get impacted in the long run, we ask. “We believe that unlike games we play for fun, serious games should be based on digital twins, the accurate counterparts of real-world assets. This can include anything from commercial real estate to robots and self-driving cars. With the growth of AI and automation, digital twins will continue to become more critical as a way to go between the virtual and physical worlds. These kinds of virtual worlds and serious games are critical to training advanced AI models,” Shah explains.
Desai informs us that India is the second-largest country in the world for game downloads, adding that Indians are now spending more on games, making it an increasingly attractive market for global players. “Our country’s game development industry is maturing and we’re starting to see great original games being created by independent developers in India, both for the Indian market and for the world,” he signs off.
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NEW DELHI: Seventeen-year-old spinner Sonam Yadav's outstanding four-wicket performance and G Kamilini's dynamic batting led India to a commanding nine-wicket victory against Pakistan in a Group A fixture of the U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
Sonam, the left-arm spinner, recorded her finest international bowling statistics of 4 for 6, which helped restrict Pakistan to a modest 67/7 in their allocated 20 overs.
India successfully chased down the target in 7.5 overs, with Kamilini remaining undefeated on 44 runs from 29 balls.
Pakistan, who opted to bat first after winning the toss, struggled as only Komal Khan (24) and Fatima Khan (11) reached double figures. Sonam's devastating spell dismantled the middle order, leaving Pakistan struggling at 43 for six.
During India's chase, despite losing Trisha Gongadi without scoring, Kamilini partnered with Sanika Chalke (19 not out) to construct an unbeaten 67-run stand that secured the victory.
Daniel Vettori bowls to India players in the nets at The Gabba
The 16-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Kamilini dominated the Pakistani bowlers with four boundaries and three sixes in her aggressive innings.
India's final Group A match is scheduled against Nepal on Tuesday, after which the Super Four stage participants will be determined.
Pakistan U19: 67 for 7 in 20 overs (Komal Khan 24, Sonam Yadav 4/6) lost to India U19: 68 for 1 in 7.5 overs (G Kamilini 44 not out) by 9 wickets.
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Persistent rain in Johannesburg washed out the third and final T20I match between South Africa and Pakistan without a toss. The match was scheduled at The Wanderers Stadium.
South Africa had already secured the series with victories in the first two games. This made the third T20I a dead rubber.
A large crowd of fans arrived at The Wanderers Stadium, hoping for weekend entertainment. Unfortunately, lightning initially delayed the match. A steady drizzle further postponed the start.
The Wanderers Stadium is known for its excellent drainage system. Ground staff diligently monitored the situation as the drizzle began to subside.
An official inspection was announced, and the ground staff worked hard, hoping to provide some entertainment for the fans. However, the rain returned with greater intensity, further frustrating the eager fans.
Two hours after the scheduled start time, the final T20I was officially called off. Captains Heinrich Klaasen and Mohammad Rizwan shook hands by the dugout, signifying the end of the T20I series.
South Africa won the T20I series 2-0. They now head into a three-match ODI series.
George Linde was named Player of the Series. He scored 48 runs and took five wickets in the two T20I matches.
South Africa won the first T20I by 11 runs. David Miller’s outstanding performance and George Linde’s all-round contributions were key to the victory.
In the second T20I, Pakistan posted a challenging total of 206/5. Saim Ayub's unbeaten 98 and Irfan Khan's quickfire 31 off 16 balls were instrumental in this total.
Reeza Hendricks’ exceptional performance led South Africa to a seven-wicket victory in the second T20I.
The series now shifts to Paarl, where the first ODI will be played on December 17.
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Demands justice for son, whose death is linked to in-laws’ harassment; police face criticism over slow action
People at the Marine Drive promenade on Sunday staged a sit-in protest
The arrests in the Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash suicide case, which sparked widespread outrage online and calls for justice for the deceased, have emboldened a grieving mother to seek justice for her son, Ronak Nagda, who took his own life due to alleged harassment by his estranged wife and in-laws in Dombivli on November 29.
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As justice seemed elusive in the alleged atrocities against the salesman, hundreds of people gathered at the Marine Drive promenade on Sunday to stage a sit-in protest. They held banners and placards demanding justice for Atul Subhash and Ronak Nagda. Though an abetment-to-suicide case has been registered against seven people, including the estranged wife and in-laws of 26-year-old Nagda, at the Dombivli police station on December 3, no arrests have been made so far, said the grieving mother, Sangita.
Ronak Nagda, the deceased (right) Sangita Nagda, the deceased’s mother
“The cops are not taking any action against the accused… they always turn us away, saying that investigations are ongoing. I have lost my son, who was mentally harassed to the core by his wife, Palak Furia, and in-laws. His father-in-law, Vipul Jayantilal Furia, would always extort money from my son to allow him to see his wife and daughter, who will turn one on December 22,” said Sangita, a homemaker.
“Ronak and Palak entered into a court marriage in Thane on October 20, 2023, when she was almost six months pregnant. But she never stayed with us. She always lived with her parents. She delivered a baby girl on December 22 last year,” added Sangita.
“My son was desperate to see his daughter and meet his wife, but Vipul would always stop him. Vipul had brainwashed his daughter to not meet or talk to my son, who had become very disturbed. One day, my son was made to stand outside his in-laws’ house for an entire day. After this day-long harassment, when he entered the house, he was brutally assaulted by his in-laws. This happened in March this year,” alleged Sangita, who claimed to have all the medical documents related to the injuries Ronak sustained during the assault.
She further alleged, “Later, my daughter-in-law filed a false domestic violence (DV) case against all of us, including me, my husband, Ronak, and my younger son, who is just 19. Everybody knows that Palak never lived with us, even for a single day after the marriage, yet she had the audacity to file a false DV case. We are still struggling to get rid of this legal mess.”
“I am also a woman, but she [Palak] has been misusing the powers that the law grants to women. This practice must come to an end, and the accused must be severely punished to set an example and deter others from misusing the law,” she added. Speaking further, Sangita said that since Ronak was not allowed to meet his daughter and his relationship with his wife had soured within a few months, “He would remain very upset,” she said.
“My son had been staying at his grandmother’s house in Dombivli. On November 26, he recorded a video on his cellphone, holding his parents-in-law responsible for this tragedy,” said Sangita. She further mentioned that Ronak had been maintaining a diary in which he detailed every expense for his wife and daughter, whom he could not meet for the last eight months.
In the suicide video, Ronak said: “Hello guys, I am going to die by suicide. Vipul Jayantilal Furia and Nita Vipul Furia are responsible for my suicide because they have snatched my wife and daughter from me. Today I am all alone despite doing everything for them. I have not met my child for the last eight months. I know how broken I feel from within. So, guys, goodbye! Take care!”
“He hanged himself from a ceiling fan,” recalled the grieving mother, sobbing as she narrated the incident. “It is frustrating that the cops have not taken any action against the accused so far. Only an FIR has been registered against seven people, including Palak, Vipul, mother-in-law Nita, uncle Piyush Sanghoi, aunt Alka Sanghoi, and cousins Deep and Jinesh,” she added.
“I am thankful to NGO Vaastav Foundation for amplifying my voice in seeking justice for my son, who was just 26,” said the grieving mother. “Had the police taken timely action against the accused, my son would still be alive. I have lost faith in the Thane police, which is why I turned to the NGO for help,” she said.
The founder of Vaastav Foundation, Amit Deshpande, said, “According to the National Crime Records Bureau, every six minutes, a married man dies by suicide in India, with ‘family issues’ being the cause of 35,000 male suicides every year. While we have laws for women, true gender equality will be achieved when men also receive support under the same laws. Men should be included in domestic violence laws, which would address financial, emotional, and sexual violence, just as it does for women.”
“Courts generally adopt an approach that breaks the resolve of men, pushing them toward settlements acceptable to women in matrimonial cases. False accusers should be punished. Men are forced to fight numerous false cases filed in different parts of the country. All of this needs to change. A consolidated litigation in a single court, supported by remote attendance, should be enough to uncover the truth in matrimonial cases,” added Deshpande.
Dombivli police statement
An officer familiar with the investigation said, “We have confiscated the deceased’s cellphone and sent it to the Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratory in Kalina for further analysis. He named only two people in his suicide video, while his mother has named seven people in the FIR.” “We have already registered an FIR in this case, but we are still awaiting witness statements and the detailed post-mortem report,” added the officer.
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Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla virtuoso, passed away on Monday at a hospital in San Francisco, United States, due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung condition. He was 73. His family confirmed the news through their representative, Jon Bleicher of Prospect PR, marking the loss of one of the world’s most celebrated musicians.
Hussain had been hospitalised for two weeks and was moved to intensive care as his condition worsened. Early reports of his death circulated on Sunday but were refuted by his family, who announced the following day that he had passed away.
Zakir Hussain: A brief background
Born on March 9, 1951, in Mumbai, Zakir Hussain was the eldest son of tabla legend Ustad Alla Rakha. Music was ingrained in him from an early age, and he revolutionised the global perception of Indian classical music. A child prodigy, he began performing professionally in his teens and went on to intertwine traditional tabla rhythms with contemporary music styles.
Blending Indian classical music with jazz
Hussain’s illustrious career included collaborations with some of the finest musicians across genres. Notably, his 1973 collaboration with guitarist John McLaughlin, violinist L Shankar, and percussionist TH Vinayakram led to the formation of the fusion band Shakti, which blended Indian classical and jazz traditions. This project remains one of the most celebrated milestones in world music history.
Four-time Grammy winner and national recognition
Zakir Hussain’s six-decade-long career was marked by numerous accolades. He was a four-time Grammy Award winner, including three awards at the 66th Grammy Awards earlier this year, showcasing his enduring relevance and mastery. He also received India’s highest civilian honours, including the Padma Shri (1988), Padma Bhushan (2002), and Padma Vibhushan (2023).
Tributes pour in from artists
Renowned composer Ricky Kej described Hussain as “a treasure trove of skill and knowledge” who was deeply respected for his humility and encouragement of fellow musicians. Singer Anup Jalota called the news “shocking” and noted that Hussain’s legacy would inspire generations.
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“Shocked, deeply saddened and devastated by the passing of the legend Ustad Zakir Hussain. One of the greatest musicians and personalities India has ever produced. Along with being the best himself, Zakirji was known for his immense humility, approachable nature, and for being responsible for the careers of numerous musicians, who are now forces to reckon with themselves… His legacy will live on forever, and his influence will be felt for generations. He left us too soon,” Kej wrote.
Music composer Thaman S wrote on X, “REST IN PEACE MAESTRO. We lost the Legend Today. Ustad Zakir Hussain Saab.”
Political leaders mourn the loss
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari described the news as profoundly saddening, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to express his grief:
“The demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain is an irreparable loss to the country’s art and music sector. His dedication to his art will always be remembered. May God grant peace to the departed soul and strength to his family and fans. Om Shanti!”
Taking to X, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, wrote, “His demise is a great loss for the music world. Ustad Zakir Hussain ji has left behind a legacy of art that will remain alive in our memories.”
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge also paid tribute to Hussain’s contribution as a cultural ambassador, saying, “In the passing of Ustad Zakir Hussain, India and the world have lost a musical genius who bridged borders and generations with his mesmerising rhythms. His numerous honours are a testament to his brilliance.”
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended condolences, calling Hussain’s death a profound loss to the music world:
“I pray for peace to the departed soul and strength to his family and fans in this hour of grief. Om Shanti!”
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav echoed similar sentiments, describing the loss as irreplaceable.
Shashi Tharoor, MP, revealed that they shared a birthday, saying, “Immeasurably saddened by the passing of Ustad Zakir Hussain today. His talent, music, and even his screen presence in the film Heat and Dust were remarkable. Om Shanti.”
Tributes from corporate giants
Industrialist Gautam Adani described Hussain as an irreplaceable rhythm in the soul of India:
“The world has lost a rhythm it can never replace. His legacy is an eternal taal, resonating through generations to come. RIP,” Adani posted on X.
Harsh Goenka, chairman of RPG Enterprises, reflected on Hussain’s global influence:
“The tabla has lost its maestro. I was privileged to know him through his association with HMV and witness his brilliance. His beats will echo eternally.”
Zakir Hussain is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola, and two daughters, Anisa and Isabella. His music, deeply rooted in tradition yet innovative in spirit, will continue to inspire countless musicians and listeners worldwide.
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India’s very own who yet belonged to the world: Zakir Hussain gave the tabla a new identity
He leaves behind more than 60 years of music, playing alongside some of the greatest Indian and international musicians in a fusion of Indian classical and world music
His fingers flew, fluttered, and floated in quicksilver changes of raga and rhythm, drumming up music and magic. Zakir Hussain was the maestro of tabla, percussionist, composer, and even actor – a legend who was India’s very own and yet belonged to the world.
Mumbai-born Zakir Hussain passed away at a hospital in San Francisco due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease, his family said on Monday (December 16). He was 73.
‘Welcomed into the world with rhythms in his ears’
Eight years ago, tabla maestro Zakir Hussain had narrated how his father Alla Rakha had welcomed him into this world by putting the musical instrument’s rhythms into his ears when asked to recite prayers.
Zakir Hussain spoke of his father holding him in his arms for the first time. Alla Rakha was an accomplished tabla player and a frequent accompanist of iconic sitar player Pandit Ravi Shankar.
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“I was brought home and handed over to my dad in his arms. The tradition was that the father is supposed to recite a prayer in the baby's ear, welcoming the baby and putting some good words. So he takes me in his arms, puts his lips to my ear and recites the tabla rhythms into my ears. My mother was livid. She said, what are you doing? You're supposed to say, you know, prayers, not rhythms.”
“And he said, but these are my prayers. This is how I pray. He said, I am the worshipper of Goddess Saraswati and Lord Ganesh. This was a devout Muslim talking. He said this is the knowledge he got from his teachers and wanted to pass it on to his son,” Zakir Hussain said.
Born on March 9, 1951 in Mumbai, Ustad Zakir Hussain was awarded the Padma Shri in 1988, Padma Bhushan in 2002 and Padma Vibhushan in 2023.
Zakir Hussain had his early education from St. Michael’s School in Mahim and did his graduation from St Xavier’s College, both in Mumbai.
During his early days, he used to travel by train and if he could not find a seat, he would spread newspapers on the floor and sleep. During such journeys, so that no one’s feet touched his tabla, he used to sleep with the musical instruments in his lap.
In another interview, Zakir Hussain had recalled an incident when he was 12 years old. He had gone to a concert with his father. Music stalwarts like Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Bismillah Khan, Pandit Shanta Prasad, and Pandit Kishan Maharaj were also present at that concert.
Zakir Hussain went on stage with his father and got five rupees for the performance.
“I have earned a lot of money in my life, but those five rupees were the most valuable,” the tabla maestro had said.
He developed an all-inclusive musical creativity
The artiste, a marquee name in India and abroad, leaves behind more than 60 years of music. He played on the stage alongside some of the greatest Indian and international musicians in a fusion of Indian classical and world music, giving the tabla a whole new identity.
The great percussionist created music across genres and styles, including in his repertoire jazz and concertos, naturally developing an “all-inclusive musical creativity” after learning and playing under the tutelage of his father and renowned tabla player, Alla Rakha.
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“The mindset as I was growing up tuned itself to the idea that music is music, it's not Indian music or that music, so when I actually started working with musicians who were non-Indian, it seemed like a natural handshake," Hussain told PTI almost a year ago ahead of a performance in Goa.
As the son of Alla Rakha, one of the greatest tabla players of all time, Hussain was to the music born.
He started early. The child prodigy performed his first concert at the age of seven and began touring at 12. After completing his education in Mumbai, where he was born, he moved to the United States in 1970.
The borders melted away when it came to his music.
First Indian musician to receive 3 Grammys
In February, Hussain became the first musician from India to receive three Grammys at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Global Music Album, Best Global Music Performance, and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album.
"I am overwhelmed and humbled by the outpouring of love, affection, and blessings for my multiple Grammy wins. It is impossible for me to individually respond to all of you but be assured that you are all in my heart and I'm bowing to each and every one of you in thanks. It was a great day for India at the Grammys and I'm proud to be carrying the national flag," he wrote on Instagram at the time.
Also Read: Mulayam, SM Krishna, Zakir Hussain, Sudha Murty get Padma awards
At the 2024 Grammys, Hussain earned his first honour for best global music album for This Moment as part of the fusion music group Shakti, which includes founding member British guitarist John McLaughlin, as well as vocalist Shankar Mahadevan, violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan, and percussionist Selvaganesh Vinayakram.
He later won two other awards for the best global music performance for Pashto and best contemporary instrumental album for As We Speak, along with flautist Rakesh Chaurasia, American banjo player Bela Fleck, and American bassist Edgar Meyer.
In January last year, the Shakti quintet reunited for a world tour in India to much excitement from fans.
Many groundbreaking collaborations
Other than Shakti, Hussain also contributed to many groundbreaking collaborations, including Masters of Percussion, Planet Drum and Global Drum Project with Mickey Hart, Tabla Beat Science, Sangam with Charles Lloyd and Eric Harland, CrossCurrents with Dave Holland and Chris Potter, in trio with Béla Fleck and Edgar Meyer, and, most recently, with Herbie Hancock.
Hussain composed three concertos. His third, the first-ever concerto for tabla and orchestra, was premiered in India in September 2015 by the Symphony Orchestra of India, in Europe and the UK in 2016, and in the US in April, 2017.
The composer who travelled and performed all across the globe had reservations against performing at private gatherings and disliked latecomers. He was also very vocal in his views.
In a conversation with author Nasreen Munni Kabir as written in her book “Zakir Hussain: A Life in Music”, Hussain said a private gathering, corporate events or weddings are not places “where music should be heard”.
“Those are places where people come to socialise, to drink, and perhaps have a meal. That's not the way music should be heard. For me, it's the concert hall or the theatre - people take their seats, the hall darkens, and we musicians take our place,” he said.
Hussain would ask the organisers to close the doors once the performance began and not allow latecomers.
Distinctive star persona
Then there was the man himself. His broad smile, boyish good looks, and curly locks keeping rhythm with his fingers gave him a distinctive star persona that sometimes went beyond his music.
The percussionist was once voted the “sexiest man” by women readers of the Indian magazine “Gentleman” in 1994 in a competition against the likes of Amitabh Bachchan.
“The magazine team came to see me and wanted me to wear all these suits and jackets and Western clothes and feature on their cover. I think they were equally shocked and surprised that I won the greatest number of votes because they had assumed the winner would be Amitabh Bachchan,” Hussain is quoted as saying by Kabir.
Movies and ads
Besides his work as a tabla player, Hussain also composed music for many movies, including Manto and Mr and Mrs Iyer.
He also acted in the Merchant Ivory film production Heat and Dust, The Perfect Murder, and Saaz, opposite Shabana Azmi.
In 1988, Hussain became a household name as the face of the Taj Mahal Tea brand.
Also Read: Grammys: Shankar Mahadevan's band 'Shakti' wins best global music album award
In a 33-second TV commercial, the ustad was shown immersed in his tabla riyaaz, only to later sip on a cup of Taj tea. The voiceover, by the famous Harish Bhimani, would then compliment Hussain's skills saying "Wah Ustad, wah!". To which, the percussionist would reply: "Arre huzoor, wah Taj boliye!"
That “Wah Taj” became an oft used buzzword for many an occasion, and is still remembered all these years later.
The same year, Hussain also shared screen space with his father Allah Rakha in the iconic national integration song "Mile Sur Mera Tumhara" which premiered on Doordarshan.
He is survived by his wife Antonia Minnecola and two daughters, Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi.
Received countless awards and honours
Apart from four Grammys, Hussain was the recipient of countless awards and honours, including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the USA's National Heritage Fellowship, and Officier in France's Order of Arts and Letters.
As his countless fans bid farewell to the artiste who transcended boundaries, of music and of geography, and went too soon, many could only say – “Wah Ustad”.
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BENGALURU: After 134 matches spread across 12 venues in a span of 21 days, it all boils down to two teams in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Sunday. If red-hot Mumbai have their eyes on their second domestic T20 title, Madhya Pradesh are keen to taste their maiden success at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here.
Such prestigious finals always bring an element of additional pressure. It is at this juncture the experienced and in-form players need to rise to the occasion.
With the venue having shorter boundaries and known for batting-friendly conditions, the batters will be in focus. Two in-form players -Ajinkya Rahane (432 runs @ strike rate of 169.41, Mumbai) and
Rajat Patidar (347, 182.63, Madhya Pradesh), who both have different roles to play, will be keen to carry their superb form on the big day.
Rahane, who is the highest run scorer in the competition, only started to open the innings midway. He looked good in the middle order too, but his impact at the top of the order has stood out. The former India captain, who has scores of 98 (56b), 84 (45) and 93 (53), in the last three matches, has provided flying starts. He has helped set the tone for the likes of
Shreyas Iyer (329 runs), Shivam Dube and others to capitalise.
With Rahane being the big fish, his battle with MP speedster
Avesh Khan, who has scalped ten wickets, will be intriguing early on while spinner Kumar Karthikeya (16) wickets has delivered too.
Teams look to fill gaps in WPL mini auctionDespite a small purse of Rs 15 crore and a meagre 19 slots to fill, the Women's Premier League (WPL) mini auction in Bengaluru on Sunday assumes importance as teams vie to fill the gaps in their lineup reports Manuja Veerappa. The five franchises will have a pool of 120 players to pick from. The focus will be on Gujarat Giants, who have the biggest purse of Rs 4.4 crore to fill the four slots available in their roster.
Highlights: Slots available:19; Indian players: 91; Internationals: 29. Key players: Tejal Hasabnis, Sneh Rana (both India), Deandra Dottin (West Indies), Heather Knight (England), Orla Prendergast (Ireland), Lauren Bell (England), Kim Garth (Australia), and Danielle Gibson (England).
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Worried about infiltration following regime change in neighbouring country, security agency warns of loopholes in Aadhaar system
A group of Bangladeshi nationals arrested by the Mumbai police in October 2023, the largest such raid in recent history
The regime change in Bangladesh has become a significant concern for Indian agencies, which are devising multiple strategies to secure the border as they believe illegal immigration is no longer the biggest issue. There is a growing apprehension that terror outfits from the neighbouring country might attempt to orchestrate terror activities in India, potentially using Bangladeshi illegal immigrants as sleeper cells.
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An official from the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) revealed that in recent months, they have intensified their crackdown on illegal immigration networks, particularly targeting group leaders responsible for bringing illegal immigrants to various parts of the country, including Mumbai and Maharashtra.
Cash and fake documents, including passports, that were seized from the accused. File Pics
The Maharashtra ATS has been actively registering cases with the Mumbai police and ensuring that fraudulent government-issued documents, such as licences, ration cards, and other subsidies obtained through forged paperwork, are cancelled. This step aims to make it more challenging for illegal immigrants to remain in India.
The ATS has also shifted its focus and issued notices to banks with ties to identified Bangladeshi nationals, who are recognised as illegal immigrants. These notices provide detailed information about the individuals and expose their use of forged documents to open bank accounts. As a result, the ATS is ensuring the immediate freezing of these accounts. A central notification has also been circulated to all banks nationwide, effectively preventing these individuals from accessing banking services across the country.
Additionally, the agency has alerted the rationing department to the potential misuse of ration cards and welfare schemes by these individuals. Such misuse could result in the loss of subsidised resources, impacting flagship programmes like the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), and various pension schemes and initiatives under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY).
“The regime change in Bangladesh cannot be overlooked, especially considering the growing influence of Pakistan and China in the region. The presence of illegal immigrants in cities like Mumbai and other parts of the country poses a significant challenge. We are closely monitoring their activities and taking decisive actions to disrupt their networks,” said an officer of the Maharashtra ATS, speaking on condition of anonymity. “This includes cancelling their licences and ration and PAN cards, making it increasingly difficult for them to remain in India.”
Exploiting judicial delay
According to officials, the judicial process in India takes at least a decade to convict Bangladeshi nationals and deport them after serving their sentences. Illegal immigrants have been exploiting this lengthy process to remain in India for several years, benefiting from government schemes through forged documents, particularly Aadhaar cards.
The Bangladesh Deputy High Commission at Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai on Dec 2. File Pic/Satej Shinde
“Based on the cases, we have been writing to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). However, the UIDAI has clarified that Aadhaar can only be cancelled by a court order following a conviction under the Foreigners Act. This loophole has been exploited by illegal immigrants, especially Bangladeshi nationals,” the officer explained.
Officials have pointed out that the primary challenge for security agencies is the cumbersome process of accessing UIDAI data. Restrictive mechanisms within India are hindering their ability to obtain information on suspected Bangladeshi nationals. This limitation is obstructing efforts to trace the syndicate responsible for issuing fake Aadhaar cards and illegally granting Indian citizenship in exchange for cash. He added, “Given the changing situation in the neighbouring country, even the slightest advantage to them could have serious consequences for us. As a result, we have revised our strategy to address this issue more effectively.”
Sources in the Maharashtra ATS have revealed that due to delays in cancelling Aadhaar cards—which serve as the foundation for obtaining other documents—they have started reaching out to authorities responsible for issuing ration cards, PAN cards, driving licences, and other government documents, requesting their cancellation.
“In several cases, with strong evidence, we have successfully managed to cancel the ration and PAN cards of illegal immigrants,” the officer said. “Even if they challenge these cancellations in court, they are unlikely to succeed, as the basis for securing these documents was entirely fraudulent.”
Action taken
Apart from central agencies, the ‘I Branch’ of the Mumbai police, also known as the Special Branch, plays a critical role in monitoring illegal Bangladeshi immigrants—from arrest to deportation. The I Branch has been tasked with focusing on key operators responsible for facilitating the entry of these immigrants into India through various routes.
Over the past three years, the Mumbai police have arrested approximately 696 Bangladeshi nationals but managed to deport only 222 due to delays in the judicial process. According to data from the I Branch, 181 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in Mumbai this year (till September), with 133 deportations. In 2023, the police arrested 368 Bangladeshi nationals but deported only 68 while in 2022, 147 arrests resulted in just 21 deportations.
An officer from the Mumbai police said, “Illegal immigrants exploit delays in the judicial system, and the registration of cases sometimes inadvertently extends their stay in India. It is time to adopt new strategies, as the Maharashtra ATS has started doing, to make it harder for such individuals to remain in the country.”
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Balakrishna Kamath Retired Intelligence Bureau officer and author
Balakrishna Kamath, a retired Intelligence Bureau officer and author of books ‘The Velvet Gloves’ and ‘The Ace of Shadows’, said, “The student unrest in Bangladesh had been going on for months, yet there was no inkling of the suddenness with which the regime change would happen. The Indian and Sheikh Hasina governments were not the only ones to be caught off guard. Even the clandestine foreign clique working to oust Hasina was dumbfounded. For sure, the clique had been at their drawing board for some time.
However, they were not yet ready with a firm plan for moulding things after the regime change. In the rapidly evolving situation, the mobs got the upper hand. The clique that had the support of certain US-based entities would not have liked the new regime to slip into the hands of the Islamists and inexperienced student leaders. The only thing to do was to rush in their trusted man, Muhammad Yunus. Yet, the lack of steering and direction has taken Bangladesh to a situation that could have far-reaching repercussions socially, politically and economically.”
He added, “The situation is challenging for India too. The belligerence displayed by the present dispensation in Bangladesh may be misplaced. Sooner or later, they will have to accept the ground realities and put up with India. Even then, for India, the damage caused by the developments in Bangladesh will take time to repair. India now has a changed security situation in our northeastern parts. Our border with Bangladesh has become a volatile zone. Insurgents from northeastern states might again find it easy to operate from Bangladesh. Besides, the new regime’s cosiness with Pakistan and the demand to revive the SARC movement will bring new headaches.”
“India has to gear up for the emerging security situation and simultaneously look for opportunities to engage whoever is in charge in Dhaka. With Sheikh Hasina still in India, the new regime in Bangladesh will have an excuse to continue their hostile tirades. Lastly, India may have to take the Bangladesh issue to friendly countries like the US. With a new president taking charge there, getting their attention might take some time,” he said.
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At 10:29 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, declined 352.40 points or 0.43% to 81,780.72. The Nifty 50 index lost 98.25 points or 0.40% to 24,670.05.
The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index added 0.31% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index rose 0.38%.
The market breadth was strong. On the BSE, 2,313 shares rose and 1,483 shares fell. A total of 155 shares were unchanged.
Economy:
Indias foreign exchange reserves dropped by $3.235 billion to $654.857 billion, a five-month low, for the week ended December 6, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revealed on Friday.
Foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, decreased by $3.228 billion to $565.623 billion for the week ended December 6, 2024, as per the data.
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Meanwhile, gold reserves dropped by $43 million to $66.936 billion in the week under consideration. The Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) increased by $25 million to $18.031 billion, RBI data showed.
Indias reserve position with the IMF rose by $12 million to $4.266 billion in the reporting week.
Buzzing Index:
The Nifty Metal index slipped 0.98% to 9,347.10. The index fell 1.68% in past two consecutive trading sessions.
Jindal Steel & Power (down 1.79%), Vedanta (down 1.37%), JSW Steel (down 1.19%), Hindustan Copper (down 1.08%), Ratnamani Metals & Tubes (down 1.08%), National Aluminium Company (down 1.04%), NMDC (down 0.88%), Steel Authority of India (down 0.85%), Tata Steel (down 0.60%) and Hindalco Industries (down 0.50%).
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JSW Energy advanced 2.09% after the company announced that it has secured multiple renewable energy (RE) projects in the commercial and industrial (C&I) power market.
GE Power India rallied 3.93% after the company announced that it has received an order worth Rs 18.27 crore from MP Power Generating Company (MPPGCL).
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals rose 1.88% after the company announced that its US-based subsidiary, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, has launched Lacosamide oral solution, in the U.S. market.
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Gujarat Giants: Purse remaining - Rs 80 lakh, slots available - 2
Mumbai Indians: Purse remaining - Rs 65 lakh, slots available - 1
Delhi Capitals: Purse remaining - Rs 1.75 crore, slots available - 1
UP Warriorz: Purse remaining - Rs 3.7 crore, slots available - 1
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Purse remaining - Rs 1.95 crore, slots available - 2
WPL Auction LIVE: Teams to nominate two players each
For the next stage of the auction, teams have been asked to nominate two players each. 7 players left to be signed to meet the minimum squad size criteria (18 players). A five minute break now
WPL Auction LIVE: Joshitha, Bryce sold
India allrounder Joshitha joins RCB for Rs 10 lakh. Sarah Bryce of Scotland heads to DC for the same value.
Shivani Singh, Parunika Sisodia, Tess Flintoff, Tanusree Sarkar, Prakashika Naik, Komalpreet Kour, Anusha Sundaresan have gone unsold
WPL Auction LIVE: Back after the break
Mansi Joshi is the first player out for the accelerated round. No taker for her and none for Lizelle Lee, Rosemary Mair, Amisha Bahukhandi, Ashwani Kumari, Priyanka Bala, Milly Illingworth, Niki Prasad and Rima Ekka either
Arushi Goel is the first player to get a bid and she joins UP Warriorz for Rs 10 lakh. Kranti Goud will be her teammate at base price of Rs 10 lakh
WPL Auction LIVE: Gujarat Giants coach Michael Klinger speaks to broadcaster
On Deandra Dottin:
"We were targeting Deandra Dottin and Simran Shaikh. They bring in power and batting at a high strike rate. They can put pressure on the rest of the group for spots in the starting XI. That often creates a winning culture, so I’m really excited for our first two picks.
"Definitely (WBBL form had a massive role). Watched her play us in WBBL. Her power, the way she can change games in few overs with the bat, her speed and accuracy with the ball - she is a multi-dimensional player and that's something we were after. Also, her role in West Indies making the semi-final of the T20 WC, we've seen some fantastic performances that we were after."
On Simran Shaikh:
“We’ve been watching the local competitions closely, the T20s and the Challengers. She stands out in terms of her hitting power and strike rate, and complements the other local Indian players [we’ve got in the squad]. To have someone like her, potentially in our top six-seven, who can hit sixes straightaway, completes us. We were targeting her.”
WPL Auction LIVE: Kamalini against Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup
WPL Auction LIVE: How things stand
Remaining purse and slots of all five WPL franchises
Gujarat Giants: Purse remaining - Rs 80 lakh, slots available - 2
Mumbai Indians: Purse remaining - Rs 75 lakh, slots available - 2
Delhi Capitals: Purse remaining - Rs 1.85 crore, slots available - 2
UP Warriorz: Purse remaining - Rs 3.9 crore, slots available - 3
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Purse remaining - Rs 2.05 crore, slots available - 3
WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: Accelerated auction next
The five franchises have been asked to nominate five players each that have gone unsold. There's a 30 minute break now
WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: Most expensive players so far
1. Simran Shaikh to Gujarat Giants - Rs 1.90 crore
2. Deandra Dottin to Gujarat Giants - Rs 1.70 crore
3. G Kamalini to Mumbai Indians - Rs 1.60 crore
4. Prema Rawat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Rs 1.20 crore
5. N Charani to Delhi Capitals - Rs 55 lakh
WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: N Charani to DC for Rs 55 lakh
Allrounder N Charani sees interest from Delhi and Mumbai. But it is DC who get her in the end at Rs 55 lakh.
No takers for Sonal Thakur, Laura Harris, Fatima Jaffer
WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: Prema Rawat to RCB for Rs 1.20 crore
RCB and DC show interest for allrounder Prema Rawat. In the end, it is RCB who get her for Rs 1.20 crore from a base price of Rs 10 lakh
WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: Nandini Kashyap to DC, rest unsold
After Simran Shaikh, only wicketkeeper-batter Nandini Kashyap has seen interest, joining Delhi Capitals for Rs 10 lakh. After that, all of Humairaa Kaazi, Jagravi Pawar, Raghvi Bist, Yashasri, Pratika Rawal and Ira Jadhav have gone unsold
WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: Simran Shaikh sold to Gujarat for Rs 1.90 crore
Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants in a bidding war for batter Simran Shaikh. The way it started it looked like no one was interested and now she has become the biggest buy today. Gujarat Giants get her in the end for Rs 1.9 crore
She had played nine games for the Gujarat Giants, largely occupying the lower order. A best of 11 and 29 runs in all across her nine innings.
WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: G Kamalini joins Mumbai Indians for Rs 1.60 crore
We move to the second category now in the WPL Auction and this is for the uncapped player. First player out is wicketkeeper G Kamalini. Mumbai Indians open at Rs 10 lakh and Delhi Capitals join in. The increments are of Rs 5 lakh. Mrs Ambani lift the paddle to take the bids to Rs 1 crore. Sourav Ganguly, occupying the table for Delhi, lifts the paddle to take the highest bid to Rs 1.50 crore. But MI get her for Rs 1.60 crore. SOLD!
G Kamalini goes to Mumbai Indians for Rs 1.60 crore!
WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: Flurry of players going unsold
No takers for Shubha Satheesh, Sushma Verma, Alana King, Orla Prendergast, Challuru Prathyusha, Tejal Hasabnis and Kim Garth
WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: De Klerk to Mumbai Indians for Rs 30 lakh
South Africa allrounder Nadine de Klerk is the next one out. She has played 149 matches and scored 1723 runs while taking 117 wickets. Only Mumbai Indians show interest and get her for Rs 30 lakh
WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: Sneh Rana unsold
Australia's Darcie Brown and Lauren Cheatle go unsold. No takers for India all-rounder Sneh Rana too. England's Lauren Bell was expected to see interest but none in the room - at least for now.
WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: Henry, Glenn unsold
More players going unsold. West Indies' Chinelle Henry finds no takers. Neither does England's Sarah Glenn or her compatriot Maia Bouchier. No one is interested for Australia's Heather Graham either
WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: Danielle Gibson, Poonam Yadav, Heather Knight unsold
England's Danielle Gibson and India's Poonam Yadav go unsold. As does England captain Heather Knight
WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: Deandra Dottin sold to Gujarat Giants for Rs 1.7 crore
Dottin, one of the only three players with base price of Rs 50 lakh, has seen interest from UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants only. GG have the highest bid. SOLD! She goes to the Gujarat Giants for Rs 1.70 crore
WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: Deandra Dottin is the first player out
West Indies' Deandra Dottin is out first and she has entered with a base price of Rs 50 lakh. UP Warriorz get the first bid of the day up and running. Gujarat Giants are the second and other team in the fray.
As the frenetic nature of the auction kicks in, it will become difficult to keep track of the player movement - even if it is just 19 players. For that purpose, please click on the link below to make your life easier.
WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: Youngest and oldest players
The youngest player among the 120 players at the WPL Auction is 13-year-old left-arm seamer Anshu Nagar from Delhi.
Meanwhile, the oldest player is 34-year-old Australian batter Laura Harris, who had been released by Delhi Capitals.
WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: Gujarat Giants squad
Squad of the Gujarat Giants: Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakil, Tanuja Kanwer, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghna Singh, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Mannat Kashyap, Bharti Fulmali, Sayali Satghare
WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: UP Warriorz squad
Squad of the UP Warriorz: Alyssa Healy (c), Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Vrinda Dinesh, Saima Thakor, Poonam Khemnar, Gouher Sultana, Chamari Athapaththu, Uma Chetry
WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: Delhi Capitals squad
Squad of two-time runners up Delhi Capitals: Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning (c), Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu, Annabel Sutherland
WPL 2025 Auction LIVE: Mumbai Indians squad
Squad of the 2023 champions Mumbai Indians: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Hayley Matthews, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver, Pooja Vastrakar, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia, Shabnim Ismail, Amandeep Kaur, S. Sajana, Keerthana
WPL Auction 2025, LIVE Updates: Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad
Squad of the reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana (c), Sabbineni Meghana, Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh, Sophie Molineux, Ekta Bisht, Kate Cross, Kanika Ahuja, Danni Wyatt (traded)
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Tamil Nadu | Home births gaining ground despite govt's warning on perils
25 mothers said to have died during home births in past 5 years; women still go for it citing 'rude hospital staff', 'unwanted' C-sections and vaccinations
The Tamil Nadu government is looking to set up a war room to focus on reducing maternal mortality. A new breed of young and educated women are having none of it.
Not only are they opting for home births over hospital deliveries, but also organising campaigns and holding meetings with expectant mothers to grow their community.
This despite the statistics being rather damning. Vaginal ('normal') deliveries, when done at home without institutional assistance, is proving to be a major contributor towards maternal and infant deaths.
What the numbers say
Public health activists and experts note that the maternal mortality rate in Tamil Nadu, which was 319 deaths per one lakh live births in the early 1980s, has decreased to 39 deaths per one lakh live births in 2024, largely due to institutional deliveries.
On the other hand, Tamil Nadu Health Department officials have recorded 25 maternal deaths over the past five years in connection with home birth incidents.
This has led the state government to call for a high-level meeting for steps to tackle maternal and infant deaths during home births.
Also read: Why women in Kerala are risking their lives with dangerous home births
Some women feel 'safe' at home
Women advocating home births say they prefer the comfort of their house over a hospital due to several reasons.
Many mothers, who recently attended a meeting in Chennai along with their children, all born at home, said that they chose home births to avoid 'unwanted' caesarean sections, vaccinations, and the 'mental stress' of a hospital environment.
The proponents of home birth have been organising campaigns and holding meetings with expectant mothers across the state to grow their community.
Aruliya Arul, a 41-year-old math graduate from Udumalpet village, 500 km from Chennai, delivered her first child in a hospital, but chose home birth for her second and third children. Reflecting on her experience, Aruliya told The Federal that the hospital environment was unpleasant, whereas home birth gave her the confidence to go for a third child.
A ‘traumatic experience’
Aruliya said the hospital’s atmosphere and the “rude” behaviour of the staff during her first delivery left her traumatised enough to opt out during her second delivery.
“Although I delivered my first child 'normally', the experience was very fearful. I couldn't accept strangers shouting at me and treating me like a patient when I was going through my first delivery. Instead of healing me, they scared me.
"When I delivered my second child at home, my husband and the women in my family were with me, and I felt much supported," she said.
Also read: In tribal Gujarat, childbirth journey in cloth stretchers is often a woman’s last
Aruliya further said that even though she underwent labour for two hours, it was pleasant and less painful. The home delivery also helped her greet her third child without stress or fear and in a happy environment.
‘Doctors tear the vagina'
When asked about emergency needs during delivery and sterilisation of the home environment, which only a hospital can provide, Aruliya said the house can be sterilised on par with hospitals.
“We keep our home clean and suitable for the child. A new mother won't face an emergency or risky situation when she is in a supportive environment," she said.
She also alleged that the blood loss during delivery – which leads to the death of many mothers – occurs because doctors try to tear the vagina instead of waiting for the child to come out naturally.
“I delivered my second child after two hours of labour pain, and the placenta came out two hours later. If this had been in a hospital, they would have pressured me, injected me with medicines, and not waited for two hours for the placenta to come out," she said.
Doctors disagree
However, several medical practitioners strongly caution that Aruliya’s experience should not be generalised for hundreds of mothers who need emergency care.
Gynaecologist and obstetrician Dr Shanthi Ravindranath told The Federal that many who opt for home births are confused about the role of midwives versus untrained birth assistants and fail to prevent mortalities despite having access to proper medical facilities nearby.
Also read: How lockdown spun medical nightmares for expectant mothers
“We are seeing some young couples preferring home births over hospital deliveries. They claim they follow traditional home birth methods used by their parents and ancestors," she said.
"But they are unaware that even three decades ago, when home births were more common, deliveries were handled by traditional dhais (experienced birth assistants), not by mothers, mothers-in-law, or relatives. These dhais are no longer available because home births had almost disappeared in Tamil Nadu. Reviving home births is worrisome and unnecessary," she added.
‘Couples should not fight science’
When asked about concerns raised by mothers about the alleged trend of hospitals of forcing them to go for caesarean sections, and the stress of a hospital atmosphere during childbirth, Ravindranath said these should not be reasons for couples to completely dismiss the efficacy of institutional help.
“Both private and government hospitals allow a family member to be with the mother during delivery. Instead of fighting for their rights and addressing their fears, these couples are fighting against science.
"Hospitals provide emergency care and have the facilities to protect the lives of both the mother and the child. Several maternal and infant mortality cases that were once common have become rare, thanks to institutional deliveries," she observed.
Also read: Why pregnant tribal women of Gujarat are dying on way to hospitals
She noted that hundreds of infants born with low birth weight, such as 500 or 600 grams, are able to survive only because of institutional support.
Gaining traction?
R Sudhakar, who runs an NGO called ‘Nalam’ and campaigns for home births, has been facing legal challenges for his promotional activities.
Sudhakar, in collaboration with other advocates of home births, organises an annual conference where women who opted for home births are recognised for their choice. Aruliya was one of the new mothers to join Sudhakar’s Nalam.
Sudhakar believes home births are a part of women's rights and points out that fatal complications also occur during hospital deliveries.
“Our mothers delivered at home and enjoyed their motherhood. Institutional deliveries are often portrayed as safe, but many unwanted surgeries take place in these settings. We also know of cases where both mother and infant were forced to get vaccinated. Home birth is natural, and it was the original science. While home births are celebrated in Western countries, why should we distance ourselves from our traditional method?" he asked.
Big no to YouTube videos
He further claimed that pregnancy is now viewed as a disease due to the advent of technology, and women's knowledge of pregnancy and delivery is lost because of institutional deliveries.
When asked about the reduction of maternal deaths in the state due to institutional deliveries, Sudhakar countered it by pointing to a rise in C-sections.
Also read: Lower grey matter, increased white matter: What pregnancy does to the maternal brain
Dr Ravindranath, however, stressed that Sudhakar and other home birth advocates should be educated about the risks of morbidity, infections, and why tools like forceps are used during deliveries.
"We should not take home births for granted based on knowledge gained from YouTube videos. There have been many deaths — both maternal and infant — among families that opted for home births without proper knowledge. Factors such as lifestyle, food habits, the nature of the body, labour duration, and the baby's position and many others factors decide whether a woman will have a normal or C-section delivery," she argued.
Fatal complications
State Health Secretary Supriya Sahu listed several recent examples of fatal complications during home births to bring home the point on their risky nature. Twenty-five maternal deaths have been recorded in the past five years, all associated with home births, she said.
Also read: How Karnataka govt has woken up to address female foeticide issue
“Every year, Tamil Nadu records 8 to 9 lakh deliveries. The majority of mothers choose government hospitals with greater confidence because these facilities have emergency support systems and trained medical officers to handle any situation.
"While there are a few cases of home births, maternal and infant mortalities in such cases are something we want to prevent. Block medical officers file negligence cases against those involved," she told The Federal.
Shift towards institutional deliveries
When asked about the safety of home-based childbirth in countries like India compared to developed countries, Sahu said that even in the UK, where home births are carried out by trained midwives, there is a shift toward institutional deliveries due to their convenience and the availability of expert care during emergencies.
"The UK has long practiced home deliveries by trained midwives. These midwives provide antenatal care, assist during delivery, and offer post-delivery follow-up. However, even in the UK, there is a shift toward institutional deliveries because of the convenience and availability of expert care in emergencies," she said.
Why home births are riskier
Speaking about the complications associated with home births, Sahu said: “Prolonged labour can lead to obstructed labour, which, if not addressed promptly, can result in a ruptured uterus and even mortality.”
“Similarly, sepsis during delivery is more likely in home births, as neither the room nor the instruments used are properly sterilised. This can lead to puerperal sepsis, which, if untreated, can cause lifelong complications and even death. Post-delivery bleeding is another major cause of maternal death. An unqualified person may not be able to identify excessive bleeding and could mistakenly consider it as normal post-delivery blood loss," she added.
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FDA officials in Thane seized counterfeit medicines worth Rs 1.85 crore after raids in Bhiwandi and Mira Road. Two individuals have been booked for manufacturing and distributing the fake drugs, putting public health at risk
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials have confiscated counterfeit medicines worth Rs 1.85 crore following raids at two locations in Thane district, Maharashtra. The raids were carried out in Bhiwandi and the Mira Road area over the past few months, according to the authorities.
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The seized drugs were manufactured and sold under the false pretense of being from original manufacturers, according to the FDA's complaint. The drugs were distributed across multiple states, posing a significant risk to public health by deceiving patients into purchasing spurious medications.
A case has been filed against two individuals in connection with the illegal operations. The investigation revealed that the accused had been involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit medicines, leading to the fraudulent sale of these drugs as genuine products. This illicit activity could have resulted in serious health consequences for unsuspecting patients, officials said.
The police have registered charges under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including 318(4) (cheating), 276 (adulteration of drugs), 277 (sale of adulterated drugs), and 278 (sale of drug as a different drug or preparation), along with section 3(5) (criminal act done by several persons in furtherance of common intention of all). Additionally, the accused are facing charges under various provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
According to the authorities, the counterfeit medicines were being produced in locations that are yet to be fully identified. Investigations are ongoing to trace the manufacturing facilities, source of the packaging materials, and the distribution network used to supply these drugs across different regions.
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Consumer Durables stocks were trading in green, with the BSE Consumer Durables index increasing 349.71 points or 0.52% at 67188.47 at 09:42 IST.
Among the components of the BSE Consumer Durables index, Amber Enterprises India Ltd (up 2.89%), Blue Star Ltd (up 2.82%),Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd (up 2.57%),Rajesh Exports Ltd (up 0.82%),Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (up 0.72%), were the top gainers. Among the other gainers were Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd (up 0.39%), Voltas Ltd (up 0.31%), Havells India Ltd (up 0.17%), and Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd (up 0.08%).
On the other hand, Titan Company Ltd (down 0.97%), turned lower.
At 09:42 IST, the BSE SmallCap was up 291.5 or 0.51% at 57248.96.
The BSE 150 MidCap Index index was up 64.04 points or 0.39% at 16491.27.
The Nifty 50 index was down 76.85 points or 0.31% at 24691.45.
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On BSE,2312 shares were trading in green, 914 were trading in red and 155 were unchanged.
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NEW DELHI: Women's Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals bolstered their squad with four new signings at the auction held in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Scottish wicketkeeper Sarah Bryce was the team’s sole overseas acquisition, while young Indian talents Nandini Kashyap, N Charani and Niki Prasad were the other three picks for the two-time runners-up.
All-rounder N Charani emerged as the Capitals’ most expensive signing and fifth biggest of the 2025 auction, joining the team for Rs 55 lakh.
Having already reached the final twice, the franchise, boosted by four new players, will now look to go the distance in the next edition.
Players bought at auctionN Charani - Base price Rs 10 lakh | Bought at Rs 55 lakh
Sarah Bryce - Base price Rs 10 lakh | Bought at Rs 10 lakh
Nandini Kashyap - Base price Rs 10 lakh | Bought at Rs 10 lakh
Niki Prasad - Base price Rs 10 lakh | Bought at Rs 10 lakh
Delhi Capitals Complete SquadMeg Lanning (c), Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, N Charani, Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu, Annabel Sutherland, Sarah Bryce, Nandini Kashyap, Niki Prasad
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Hasina calls Yunus ‘fascist’, accuses him of leading 'undemocratic group' in Bangladesh
In her statement on Bijoy Dibosh, former Bangladesh PM alleges the chief aim of the dispensation led by Yunus is to suppress the spirit of the Liberation War and the pro-liberation forces
Even as India is trying to restore bilateral ties with Bangladesh, which worsened following the attack on minorities in the neighbouring country, deposed Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday (December 15) added fuel to the fire by mounting another attack on the country's interim leader Muhammad Yunus.
Also read: Yunus govt hasn’t made minorities feel safe, but Hindus need course correction too
Hasina who fled Bangladesh following the fall of her government has taken refuge in India.
Jibe at Yunus
Accusing Yunus of leading an "undemocratic group" that has no responsibility towards the people, Hasina, in her statement on the eve of the 'Bijoy Dibos', said the Bangladeshi leader was a "fascist" and that the chief aim of the dispensation led by him is to suppress the spirit of the Liberation War and the pro-liberation forces.
Bangladesh celebrates December 16 as 'Bijoy Dibosh' or Victory Day.
On December 16, 1971, then Chief of Pakistani forces General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi, along with 93,000 troops, surrendered to the joint forces of Indian Army and 'Mukti Bahini' after the 13-day war following which East Pakistan became Bangladesh.
‘Yunus supporting radical communal forces’
In a statement in Bengali, Hasina, who fled to India after resigning as the prime minister in August in the face of massive anti-government protests, said that "anti-national groups" had unconstitutionally captured power.
"This undemocratic group led by the fascist Yunus has no responsibility towards the people," she said.
"They are taking power and obstructing all public welfare work," she added.
Also read: Bangladesh admits 88 communal violence cases against minorities in 2.5 months
Hasina slammed the Yunus dispensation and said the people of Bangladesh are burdened by the rise in prices.
"As this government is not democratically elected, they have no accountability to the people. Their main aim is to suppress the spirit of the Liberation War and the pro-liberation forces and suppress their voice," Hasina said.
"On the contrary, they are secretly supporting the anti-Independence radical communal forces. The lack of sensitivity of the leaders of this government, including the fascist Yunus, towards the Liberation War and its history is proven in every step they take," she said.
Deterioration in India-Bangladesh ties
The Awami League leader has been staying in India since she left Bangladesh.
Relations between India and Bangladesh came under strain after the formation of an interim government which Yunus now heads.
India has been expressing concerns over attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, in that country.
There has been a spate of attacks on minorities, including the Hindu community, in Bangladesh in the last few months.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Dhaka last week and conveyed to the country India's concerns, especially those related to the safety and welfare of minorities.
Also read: Why Indian Foreign Secretary’s Bangladesh visit may tone down chaos
"There is no reason why this mutually beneficial cooperation should not continue to deliver in the interest of both our peoples. And, to that end, therefore, I have underlined today India's desire to work closely with the Interim government of Bangladesh," Misri had told reporters in Dhaka.
"At the same time, we also had the opportunity to discuss certain recent developments and issues, and I conveyed our concerns, including those related to the safety and welfare of minorities," he said.
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NEW DELHI: Women's Premier League franchise Gujarat Giants broke bank at the mini auction in Bengaluru on Sunday to rope in power-hitters Deandra Dottin and Simran Shaikh in to their squad ahead for the next edition.
The Giants first shelled out a whopping Rs 1.70 crore for West Indian Dottin and then went all out to buy India's Shaikh for a record Rs 1.90 crore -- making her the most expensive buy at the WPL Auction 2025.
The Giants, who have had underwhelming performances in the previous editions of the WPL, boosted their batting fire-power with the additions of Shaikh and Dottin.
To go with that, the Giants also picked England's Danielle Gibson and Prakashika Naik for their base prices at the auction.
The franchise already has a terrific mix of youth and experience and the addition of two incredible batters now, it provides them stability in the middle that they were desperately looking for.
With the foreign stars Beth Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner, a bunch of terrific domestic talents and now additions of two incredible talents, Giants will be a force to reckon with in the upcoming editions of the WPL.
Players bought at auctionDeandra Dottin - Base price Rs 50 lakh | Bought at Rs 1.70 crore
Simran Shaikh - Base price Rs 10 lakh | Bought at Rs 1.90 crore
Danielle Gibson - Base price Rs 30 lakh | Bought at Rs 30 lakh
Prakashika Naik - Base price Rs 10 lakh | Bought at Rs 10 lakh
Gujarat Giants Complete SquadAshleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney (c), Dayalan Hemalatha, Simran Shaikh, Deandra Dottin, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakil, Tanuja Kanwer, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghna Singh, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Mannat Kashyap, Bharti Fulmali, Sayali Satghare, Danielle Gibson and Prakashika Naik
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State BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule, party’s city boss Ashish Shelar headline cabinet of tri-party alliance
Governor C P Radhakrishnan (centre), CM Devendra Fadnavis (second from left), Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar (left) and Eknath Shinde (right) and others during the swearing-in ceremony of cabinet ministers, in Nagpur, on Sunday. Pic/PTI
Leaders of the Mahayuti alliance were sworn in as cabinet ministers in the Maharashtra government during a ceremony at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur on Sunday. The 10-day-old BJP-led alliance ministry in Maharashtra was expanded with 39 ministers being sworn in, taking its strength to 42. In the expansion, BJP got 19 ministerial berths, followed by 11 to Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and nine for Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party. While 33 legislators were sworn in as cabinet ministers, six took oath as ministers of state.
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Governor P C Radhakrishnan administered the oath to the new ministers at the ceremony held on the eve of the state legislature's winter session being held in Nagpur from December 16 to 21. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, who took oath in Mumbai on December 5, were present.
BJP’s state unit chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule, along with Ashish Shelar, Ganesh Naik, Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Pankaja Munde, Girish Mahajan, Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Chandrakant Patil and Nitesh Rane were among those who took the oath.
CM Devendra Fadnavis and his wife Amruta at a roadshow in Nagpur on Sunday. Pic/PTI
Shiv Sena leaders Shambhuraj Desai, Dadaji Dagadu Bhuse, Sanjay Rathod, Uday Samant, Gulabrao Patil, and Sanjay Shirsat, representing Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's faction, were also sworn in as ministers. NCP leaders Aditi Tatkare, Dhananjay Munde, and Hasan Mushrif were also inducted into the cabinet.
The new cabinet includes state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule and Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar. The Mahayuti alliance had faced criticism from the Opposition for delaying the announcement of its cabinet despite holding a significant majority.
In the November 20 Assembly polls, the Mahayuti swept to power, winning 230 out of 288 seats in the state. The BJP led with 132 seats, followed by Shinde's Shiv Sena with 57 and Pawar's NCP getting 41. Results of the elections were declared on November 23.
MVA boycotts customary tea party
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) will boycott the tea party to be hosted by the Maharashtra government on the eve of the state legislature’s winter session here on Sunday, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve said. Danve said that although the Opposition’s strength in the Assembly may be less, it will, with its full force, take on the government on various issues, including those pertaining to farmers. The six-day duration of the winter session was too short, the leader of Opposition in the state legislative council added. Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar also demanded an extension of the session.
New Ministers
BJP (19)
1. Chandrashekhar Bawankule
2. Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil
3. Chandrakant Patil
4. Girish Mahajan
5. Ganesh Naik
6. Mangal Prabhat Lodha
7. Jaykumar Rawal
8. Pankaja Munde
9. Atul Save
10. Ashok Uike
11. Ashish Shelar
12. Shivendrasinh Bhosale
13. Jaykumar Gore
14. Sanjay Savkare
15. Nitesh Rane
16. Akash Fundkar
17. Madhuri Misal
18. Pankaj Bhoyar
19. Meghana Bordikar
Shiv Sena (11)
1. Gulabrao Patil
2. Dada Bhuse
3. Sanjay Rathod
4. Uday Samant
5. Shambhuraj Desai
6. Sanjay Shirsat
7. Pratap Sarnaik
8. Bharat Gogawale
9. Prakash Abitkar
10. Ashish Jaiswal
11. Yogesh Kadam
NCP (9)
1. Hasan Mushrif
2. Dhananjay Munde
3. Dattatray Bharne
4. Aditi Tatkare
5. Manikrao Kokate
6. Narhari Zirwal
7. Makrand Jadhav-Patil
8. Babasaheb Patil
9. Indranil Naik
No of ministers sworn in from each party
BJP
20
Shiv Sena
12
NCP
10
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GE Power India jumped 4.21% to Rs 443.10 after the company announced that it has received an order worth Rs 18.27 crore from MP Power Generating Company (MPPGCL).
The order is for supply of boiler parts at Sanjay Gandhi Power Station within a period of 3.5 months.
The aforementioned order is an extension of the order received by GE Power from MPPGCL in October 2024. That order entailed supply of boiler parts and the contracts pre-tax value was Rs 20.9 crore.
GE Power India is one of the leading players in the Indian power generation equipment market. Hydro and gas business are also housed in the company in addition to steam power. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of power generation solutions with a focus on emissions control and services portfolio providing sustainable, affordable and reliable electricity.
The electric utility company reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 66.87 crore in Q2 FY25 as against a net loss of Rs 61.85 crore in Q2 FY24. Total income fell by 2.53% year on year (YoY) to Rs 244.45 crore in the second quarter of FY25.
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In interest of both nations to reach equilibrium: Jaishankar on India-China ties
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said it is in interest of both India and China to "reach an equilibrium", but the problem is "we are still grappling with short-term" and right now, short-term will focus on de-escalation.
An agreement was recently firmed up between India and China on patrolling and disengagement of troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, a breakthrough to end the over four-year standoff.
The move marked a significant development in the pursuit of reduced tension along the LAC in eastern Ladakh since the fierce clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020 that marked the most serious military conflict between the two sides in decades.
The ties between the two Asian giants had nosedived following the clash.
"It is in interest of both countries to reach an equilibrium. And, conceptually it's difficult to do, because both are changing in an absolute terms, and vis-a-vis the world, so it's very complex equation. The world is changing, we are changing, their relationship with world is changing and the relationship with each other is also changing," Jaishankar said.
He said this in a one-on-one discussion with foreign policy expert C Raja Mohan after the launch of 'India's World' magazine at an event at IIC here.
"So, in all these changes, how do you find an equilibrium.. That would be the preferred alternative, but the problem is right now, we are still grappling with short-term, and right now the short term will focus on de-escalation because while the disengagement has been worked out, there are others issues," he added.
Earlier on December 3, Jaishankar had made a statement in the Lok Sabha on the India-China ties and border issues.
In his statement, he had mentioned that the defence ministers of both countries had met in Vientiane on November 20.
"The two ministers discussed progress on the recent agreement on disengagement, the need to address de-escalation and the requirement of strengthening confidence building measures. They agreed on the importance of continuing meetings and consultations at various levels," the EAM had said.
During the interaction at the event on Sunday, Jaishankar said while many people talk of transparency on these issues, he argued in the last four years, he has seen more debates about China than in 40 years before.
"Many of you today are conversant with the term PP, patrolling point, which one of you had heard before 2020. Even the words, the lexicon, was not there," he said.
In 1990s, there was a disengagement agreement which still has the "highest level of classification" in the government of India, he said.
"So, when people talk of transparency, let us remember the history," the minister said.
Jaishankar also recalled that in 2005, "we actually agreed with China that we were strategic partners". Now was there a debate in this country, there wasn't, he said.
"I remember, when the strategic partnership was decided, I had Army people come to me and they were scratching their heads, saying explain this to us. Similarly, in 2006, it was agreed that we would start looking at preferential trade, was there a consultation with industry," the minister asked.
On a question from the audience on whether a national security strategy is needed, he replied, "If you ask me, should we have a national security strategy, the answer is yes.. in a way, I would say, there is one." PTI
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| 2024-12-16T05:38:12Z
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NEW DELHI: Inaugural champions Mumbai Indians on Sunday went all out for 16-year-old G Kamalini at the Women's Premier League auction, splurging a jaw-dropping Rs 1.60 crore to secure her services for the next edition.
Winning an intense bidding war with Delhi Capitals, MI eventually got hold of the Tamil Nadu keeper-batter, making Kamalini the third-highest buy of the auction.
To go with that, Mumbai also picked South African Nadine de Klerk, India's Sanskriti Gupta and Akshita Maheshwari to complete their squad for the 2025 edition of the cricketing extravaganza.
Out of the allotted Rs 15 crore, MI spent a total of Rs 14.55 crore to make their squad of 18 players.
Mumbai now have a total of 12 Indians and 6 overseas players in the squad as they will now look to replicate their success of the first season under skipper Harmanpreet Kaur.
Players bought at auctionG Kamalini - Base price Rs 1- lakh | Bought at Rs 1.60 crore
Nadine de Klerk - Base price Rs 30 lakh | Bought at Rs 30 lakh
Sanskriti Gupta - Base price Rs 10 lakh | Bought at Rs 1- lakh
Akshita Maheshwari - Base price Rs 20 lakh | Bought at Rs 20 lakh
Mumbai Indians Complete SquadAmanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Hayley Matthews, G Kamalini, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver, Akshita Maheshwari, Pooja Vastrakar, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia, Shabnim Ismail, Amandeep Kaur, S. Sajana, Keerthana, Nadine de Klerk, Sanskriti Gupta
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"Tropical Cyclone Chido To Bring Much-needed Rainfall"
Tropical Cyclone Chido is expected to reach Zimbabwe on Monday, bringing torrential rains to Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South, Masvingo, Midlands, and Harare provinces.
Strong winds averaging 50 kilometres per hour and heavy rainfall may cause destruction.
Civil Protection Unit (CPU) director Nathan Nkomo assured journalists on Friday that the authorities have made adequate preparations to address the anticipated impacts of the cyclone. Said Nkomo:
Cyclone Chido will bring much-needed rain, but, unfortunately, cyclones cause disasters.
The cabinet has already approved our disaster response budget. We need to be prepared for this cyclone, so evacuation points in areas vulnerable to it are being set up.
We are activating all systems and are on high alert in all areas where the cyclone is likely to hit.
Cyclone Chido made landfall in Mozambique early Sunday, bringing powerful winds and torrential rain. The cyclone struck approximately 40 kilometres south of the northern city of Pemba, causing significant damage and disrupting communication.
Aderito Aramuge, director of Mozambique’s National Institute of Meteorology, reported that Pemba was already experiencing the cyclone’s strong intensity. He said:
The cyclone is already affecting Pemba with a very strong intensity. We were monitoring the situation but there is no communication with Pemba since 7 am (0500 GMT).
Cyclone Chido brought gusts reaching up to 260 kilometres per hour and up to 250 millimetres of rain within 24 hours, affecting the Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces. Early footage from Pemba revealed heavy downpours, fallen trees, and damaged homes.
UNICEF teams are on the ground, working with local authorities to support the affected communities, according to a statement from the organisation.
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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals announced that its US-based subsidiary, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, has launched Lacosamide oral solution, in the U.S. market.
The newly launched drug is bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug, Vimpat oral solution of UCB, Inc.Lacosamide is used to treat partial-onset seizures. It is also used with other medicines to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures. It acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to reduce the number and severity of seizures.
According to IQVIA, sales data for the 12-month period ending October 2024, the Vimpat oral solution, market achieved annual sales of approximately $57 million.
Marc Kikuchi, president & business head of North America, said, We are excited to announce the launch of Lacosamide oral solution, strengthening our commitment to bring to market quality and affordable alternatives for patients.
Glenmarks current portfolio includes 201 products authorized for distribution in the US marketplace and 51 ANDAs pending approval with the USFDA. In addition to these internal filings, Glenmark continues to identify and explore external development partnerships to further enhance and accelerate the growth of its existing pipeline and portfolio.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is a global innovation-driven pharmaceutical company with a presence across specialty, generics, and OTC businesses.
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The drug maker reported consolidated net profit from continuing operations of Rs 354.49 crore in Q2 FY25 as against net loss of Rs 180.3 crore in Q2 FY24. Revenue from operations increased 2.29% year on year (YoY) to Rs 3,133.79 crore in the quarter ended 30 September 2024.
Shares of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals rose 0.83% to Rs 1,529.80 on the BSE.
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Following yet another death by a wet-lease bus driven by a contract driver, family urges better training modules for new electric buses
Dikshit Rajput, the deceased, who worked at a college in Vidyavihar
Less than a week after the Kurla bus tragedy, Dikshit Rajput, a 27-year-old was crushed to death by a wet-lease BEST bus near the Shivaji Nagar junction in Govandi on Saturday. The family members of the youth have demanded that the undertaking’s contract drivers be trained rigorously to avoid such mishaps.
Rajput was a member of the non-teaching staff at a reputed college in Vidyavihar. He is survived by his mother, father and younger brother. The Deonar police have registered an FIR and have also apprehended the driver Vinod Rankhambe, 39. Navnath Dhavale, DCP, Zone VI, said, “Rajput was taken to Rajawadi hospital where the doctors declared him dead. During the investigation, it was learnt that he had come in contact with the tyre of a BEST bus. We are investigating the matter and action will be taken according to the law.”
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(From left) Dikshit Rajput’s mother, Laxmi; father Vinod; and brother Vivek at their residence on Sunday. Pic/Rajesh Gupta
According to Vivek, 26, the brother of the deceased, at the time of the incident, around 11.30 pm, Rajput was heading home from a party on his two-wheeler after dropping a friend off at Govandi and collecting a food parcel for his family. “Around 12.30 am on Sunday, my mother received a call and the police officer stated that my brother had met with an accident. By the time we reached the hospital, the doctors had declared him dead,” he said.
“The bus was proceeding to Kurla bus station from Shivaji Nagar. The bus was operated by the BVG Group under the wet-lease model,” said a BEST official. Vivek told mid-day that the BEST must ensure its bus drivers are sufficiently trained. “This is the second such instance since the Kurla tragedy where life has been lost due to negligence. Before handing over heavy electric vehicles to outsourced drivers, the authorities must provide them with proper training. We demand strict action against all the accused.”
A senior officer attached to the Deonar police said, “Rankhambe has around 15 years of experience in driving and was not drunk when the accident took place. We are investigating the root cause of the accident. We have examined CCTV footage but have not reached any conclusion as it was not clear. We have seized the bus.” The police are looking into whether he had been adequately trained before being allowed to operate the vehicle.
Rankhambe has been booked by the Deonar police under Sections 106 (causing death by negligent or rash driving), 125 (an act endangering the life or safety of others) and 281 (rash and negligent driving) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The police officer said, “An eyewitness has stated that a person on an Activa [Rajput] had landed in front of the rear tyre of the bus. It might have been difficult for him to control the two-wheeler as it was dark. However, we are investigating the incident.”
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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away at 73
Hussain died due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and had been hospitalised for the last two weeks Known for redefining the role of the tabla in global music, Hussain was honoured with three Grammys in 2024
Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla virtuoso who transformed the perception of Indian classical music on the world stage, passed away in the United States on Sunday (December 15) at the age of 73.
PTI said his family confirmed his death on Monday.
Hussain died due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, according to his family, the report said.
He had been hospitalised for the last two weeks and was later taken to the ICU as his condition deteriorated.
The news of his death, earlier confirmed by his friend and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia, has sent shockwaves through the global music fraternity, with artists, composers, and admirers mourning the loss of a visionary who made the tabla a universal vocabulary.
Prodigy from outset
Born in 1951 to the illustrious tabla exponent Ustad Alla Rakha, Zakir Hussain was a prodigy from the outset. By the age of 12, he was already touring internationally, and his performances quickly garnered attention for their precision and emotional intensity. Over the decades, he collaborated with global icons such as John McLaughlin, George Harrison, Yo-Yo Ma, and Bela Fleck. In February this year, he became the first Indian to win three Grammy Awards in a single ceremony, bringing his total Grammy count to four out of seven nominations. His accolades came in diverse categories, underscoring his versatility as a musician.
Watch | The history of Grammy-winning Indian fusion band Shakti
At the 66th Grammy Awards, Hussain was among the winners in the Best Global Music Performance, Best Contemporary Instrumental Album and Best Global Music Album categories. Hussain and Chaurasia won the award in the Best Global Music Performance for their song Pashto; it featured American musicians Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer. Hussain’s supergroup Shakti, which was formed by violinist L Shankar, percussionist Vikku Vinayakram, and British guitarist John McLaughlin, and includes vocalist Shankar Mahadevan, also won Best Global Music Album for This Moment. Hussain’s trifecta of victories also included an award for best contemporary instrumental album for As We Speak, along with Chaurasia, American banjo player Bela Fleck and American bassist Edgar Meyer.
Composer, innovator, collaborator
While many classical musicians remain entrenched in tradition, Hussain was a revolutionary. He made the table speak. His collaborations with John McLaughlin in Shakti remain one of the most iconic cross-genre partnerships in music history. Combining Carnatic, Hindustani, and jazz influences, Shakti redefined ‘fusion’ for future generations.
Hussain’s work with Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble expanded his creative universe. Their concerts often featured pieces that brought together the sounds of Chinese erhu, Persian kamancheh, and Indian tabla, weaving stories of migration, tradition, and cultural confluence. Critics hailed him as a “bridge-builder” whose art dissolved the artificial distinctions between ‘classical’ and ‘contemporary.’
In addition to his musical collaborations, Hussain was also a film composer and actor. He scored music for films like Heat and Dust (1983) and Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002), and his role in the film The Perfect Murder (1988) showcased his understated charisma on screen. His music production for Hollywood and Indian films further expanded his artistic footprint. Interestingly, he also played a cameo in the Tamil movie, Thanduvitaen Ennai (1991).
Global ambassador of Indian classical music
Zakir Hussain's contributions to the world of music were recognised with India’s highest civilian honours — the Padma Shri (1988), Padma Bhushan (2002), and Padma Vibhushan (2023) — a rare triple distinction few artists achieve in their lifetime. In 1999, he was awarded the United States’ prestigious National Heritage Fellowship, the highest honour bestowed upon traditional and folk artists in the country.
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His influence was further solidified through his appointment as a visiting faculty member at prestigious universities like Stanford, Princeton, and the University of California, Berkeley. His lectures on the science of rhythm and the philosophy of sound attracted scholars and musicians from diverse fields, reinforcing his status as a global ambassador of Indian classical music.
Zakir Hussain’s life was a testament to the belief that music knows no borders. He not only carried forward the legacy of his father, Ustad Alla Rakha, but expanded it in ways that would have been unimaginable a century ago. Today, his rhythms reverberate in the music of a new generation of artists inspired by his groundbreaking work.
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NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru hogged the limelight with their pick of Uttarakhand's Prema Rawat for a jaw-dropping Rs 1.20 crore along with three other buys at the Women's Premier League in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Picking up four players at the auction, RCB made some smart and useful buys, completing and further strengthening their squad of 18 for the next edition.
The Bangalore based franchise made the heads roll with their buy of spinner Prema -- making her the fourth most expensive at the 2025 auction.
To go with that, the franchise also bagged the services of Indians Joshitha VJ, Raghvi Bist and Jagravi Pawar, picking their for their base prices.
With some smart buys at the auction, the defending champions have further solidified their squad as they look to successfully defend their title next year.
Players bought at auctionPrema Rawat - Base price Rs 10 lakh | Bought at Rs 1.20 crore
Joshitha VJ - Base price Rs 30 lakh | Bought at Rs 10 lakh
Raghvi Bist - Base price Rs 10 lakh | Bought at Rs 10 lakh
Jagravi Pawar - Base price Rs 10 lakh | Bought at Rs 10 lakh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Complete SquadSmriti Mandhana (c), Sabbineni Meghana, Richa Ghosh, Prema Rawat, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh, Sophie Molineux, Ekta Bisht, Kate Cross, Kanika Ahuja, Danni Wyatt, Joshitha VJ, Raghvi Bist, Jagravi Pawar
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HBL Power Systems advanced 2.01% to Rs 709.35 after the company has received an order worth Rs 1,522.40 crore from Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) for the supply, installation and commissioning of the KAVACH equipment in locomotives.
Under the terms of the agreement, the company will provide the on-board Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) for a total of 2,200 locomotives. The order is expected to be completed within 12 months from the date of issuance of the purchase order.HBL Power Systems (HBL) specializes in developing and manufacturing products and solutions for telecom, industrial, railways and defence applications. The company has seven fully integrated facilities manufacture batteries, electronics and engineered products based on in-house developed technologies. In addition to catering to niche sectors namely telecom, UPS, solar, defence and railways in India, HBL's products are marketed across the globe spanning 80+ countries.
The companys consolidated net profit jumped 27.1% to Rs 87.26 crore in Q2 FY25 as against Rs 68.67 crore posted in Q2 FY24. However, revenue from operations decreased 6.4% to Rs 520.96 crore in the quarter ended 30 September 2024.
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Overrun Colaba shopping strip in focus at meet; former corporator assures measures
Makarand Narwekar, former BJP corporator, (right) with a group of residents, on Sunday. Pic/Atul Kamble
As the curtains get ready to come down on 2024, Colaba residents are looking towards welcoming a clean Colaba Causeway in 2025. A group of locals met at a park opposite the Garden hotel in Colaba on Sunday, December 15, morning to chart out the road ahead to remove hawkers from the Causeway to another location and leave the space open for walking. Though residents seemed determined to see this happen by next year, some context is important to explain a festering problem.
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The hawkers on one side of the footpath at Causeway have almost obliterated walking space. For years now, there have been certain so-called ‘solutions’ being touted about where to move these hawkers. One of these proposals is to shift all hawkers from the Causeway to the wide pavement outside the museum.
Difficult mix
On Sunday, the meet began with residents claiming that a substantial amount of illegal hawkers had become part of this space, including, “riff-raff persons. This is now not just about pedestrian space paucity only; it has become dangerous. Recently, we had a pervert following women right to their doors. Thankfully, he has been nabbed. Criminal elements, parking mafioso, traffic rules being flouted with impunity, all this is now part of the Colaba mix,” they stated.
Residents Pervez Cooper and Subhash Motwani who were anchoring the meeting pointed to, “immense difficulty in getting the cops to file a FIR in certain cases.
It is very difficult for senior citizens. Activists who are empowered as they know procedure and law do manage but a common person struggles.”
Smart stalls
Former BJP corporator Makarand Narwekar said, “There is certain litigation pending, so ‘smart stalls’ for legal hawkers on the Causeway may be an interim measure before we can move them. Smart stalls are specially designed stalls with an awning, it is on wheels. We had provided one to a hawker. We are planning to give this to other legal hawkers so that the Causeway looks spruced up and uniform. My wish too though is to see that the entire group of hawkers is moved and the place freed up.”
Narwekar sought to assure irked residents who said they wanted a “timeframe” for hawker removal stating, “it will happen. We will have meetings at least once with you all every month to take note of progress and problems if any.” Yet, there were residents who thought that “giving smart stalls may mean the hawkers will be at the Causeway permanently.” Others pointed out that new lights in Colaba, “has meant hawkers are carrying on selling their wares at times till 12 am.” Narwekar reiterated the “smart stalls” are temporary, these “stalls are on wheels and when we fulfill the bigger aim of placing the legal hawkers elsewhere, they can move with these stalls itself as they are on wheels.”
Jetty jitters
Locals pointed out traffic menace including double parking and pay ’n’ park goons, who are lording over places in the area. “The traffic cops are at times seen having ‘chai’ with these elements, how then are they going to nab them?” they asked angrily. There was yet another question about a “proposed jetty” supposed to come up near the Radio Club and Gateway of India as an adjunct to the current one. There are substantial jetty jitters as locals feel there will be a torrent of more tourist traffic and road problems with the new jetty. Narwekar though said, “there is no new marina planned here but the jetty will be in Ballard Estate.” There were demands for a “time frame” for this clean up to happen. Locals stressed they were not against people making a livelihood but they must do so in a correct and legal manner.
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The emergency call comes in just before midnight. In the driver's seat of a battered Toyota Hilux pickup truck, 29-year-old Chamunolwa Jimayi chats briefly with the caller. He hangs up the phone and shouts to his two colleagues in the back to hold on tight, then shoots off at high speed through the city center, careening around the traffic.
Jimayi's job is not your regular 9-to-5. He's a member of a three-man Elephant Response Team fighting to keep the peace amid a worsening and at times deadly conflict between humans and the world's largest land animal. His hometown of Livingstone, Zambia, lies on the edge of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and has long witnessed incidents of human-wildlife conflict. But the combination of recent urban expansion and successive poor rainy seasons has led to a dramatic escalation.
"Sometimes we get more than 30 calls in a day," says Jimayi, who receives only a stipend of around $140 a month. "The game park is almost completely dry. So the elephants are just coming into the community to feed. We've been receiving a huge number."
As he drives, signs of elephant incursions are visible all around: cinderblock walls with gaping holes, splintered mango, acacia and mopane trees, freshly deposited piles of dung. Strings of old beer cans and potato chip packets, designed to scare away elephants, adorn the walls of roadside homes.
With his favorite reggae playlist straining the vehicle's dust-choked sound system, Jimayi heads for the suburb of Linda, where he's learned that a pair of elephants are wreaking havoc in a residential area. Tensions there are high after a string of deaths caused by elephants. If the community responds with aggression, the situation could become volatile, putting both people and elephants in danger.
"They're friendly animals. They don't come to harm anyone," says Jimayi, who has a deep appreciation and respect for elephants. "But not everyone understands what I see in them. The community is really scared of these animals. And some are angry. People have lost their loved ones. Our goal is to keep the community and the elephants safe."
By the time Jimayi and his colleagues arrive at the scene, one of the elephants has disappeared back into the bush. He finds the other walking along a residential street and maneuvers the truck to try and cut it off.
A brief standoff ensues as Jimayi and the elephant size each other up, neither willing to back down. "Easy boy, back you go," he shouts through the open window. A few moments later, the elephant starts to run. Revving his engine, Jimayi pursues it through the streets of Linda, turning this way and that to channel it away from the settlement until eventually it ducks beneath a footbridge and disappears into the darkness in the direction of the national park.
The Elephant Response Team gets going
This has been Jimayi's life since 2019 when the Elephant Response Team was launched by a small Livingstone-based nonprofit, the Conservation and Tourism Society, in response to what was already, long before the drought began, a growing problem of human-wildlife conflict. With a total budget of barely $40,000 per year, CATS also helps search the national park for snares set by bushmeat poachers and carries out an extensive conservation education program designed primarily to teach people how to stay safe around elephants. The advice includes tips such as: always stay at least 300 feet from an elephant, never confront them and don't expect to outrun them: elephants can hit 28 mph.
They also teach residents about the different forms of elephant deterrents available to protect their homes and gardens, like reflector fences and "chili bricks" — a potent mix of elephant dung, used engine oil and fresh chili peppers that produces a noxious smoke when burned.
The Elephant Response Team is based in Dambwa South, a neighborhood of single-story brick homes set in a maze of dusty streets on the edge of the National Park and one of the areas worst affected by human-wildlife conflict. Every evening through the long months of the dry season – typically between May and October -- children gather along the park perimeter to watch the daily exodus of wildlife crossing into town in search of food.
Crocodiles hunt for prey in sewage ponds, hippos lumber past industrial buildings, and zebras and buffalo graze contentedly by the roadside, seemingly oblivious to their human audience. From about 7 p.m. onward, elephants take over the streets.
The park was once ringed by a fence but maintaining it has proved a challenge. Either it succumbs to elephant damage or is looted by residents looking to make a few dollars from the scrap metal. What remains are lines of empty fence poles and, here and there, a section of mangled wire flattened by the passage of animals. Park authorities say they are currently building a new one, with additional electric fencing in some areas, but Dominic Chiinda, director of the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, admits that a fence is unlikely to prove a lasting solution.
Since 1990, Zambia's population has nearly tripled from 7.68 million to over 21 million. In that time, Dambwa South has sprawled outward to the point where, today, the outermost houses lie no more than 16 feet from the boundary of the national park.
"When we were growing up, there were no houses here," says Jimayi, as he warms his hands over a campfire at the team's base in Dambwa South. "This whole place was just full of trees. The elephants know this used to be their land."
Tough life for the locals
For the residents of the homes nearest the park perimeter, life has become a daily struggle.
"This was the only house we could find," says Janet Sikabonga, 36, who recently moved to the area with her husband and four children. "We didn't know there would be elephants here. We thought they would be inside the national park."
The previous night, Sikabonga had watched through her window as four elephants entered her front yard, destroying her water tap and her clothes line. Over the past few weeks, elephants had also destroyed her guava tree and her vegetable patch, prompting the family to abandon efforts to grow their own food. They no longer venture outside after dark.
"I don't know what to do," says Sikabonga, whose family relies on the money her husband earns doing odd-jobs for a Livingstone hotel, and who lacks the means to move again. "They destroy everything. Last night I was so scared I didn't even sleep".
Most incidents of human-wildlife conflict don't result in physical injury, but deaths still occur on a regular basis. So far this year, the DNPW has reported 10 people killed by elephants in the town. One evening in August, 91-year-old tobacco trader Luka Chiyesu was on his way back from the market, following the same route he'd taken every day for years, when he encountered a herd of elephants.
"I found my father's body just lying there in the bush," recalls his son, also called Luka, as he sits on a plastic chair in the yard of his home in the Nakatindi neighborhood. "He died on the spot."
Luka Jr, who grew up around elephants, always held them in great esteem, seeing them as "the mother of all animals." Now, he feels conflicted.
"We used to live peacefully. Nobody was ever attacked by elephants," he says. "Things have changed a lot. When they see us, they see an enemy. When we see them, we see an enemy. That day, if I had a gun, I'd have shot two or three."
The death of Luka Chiyesu triggered anger in the community not only toward elephants but also toward the Department of National Parks and Wildlife over their perceived failure to protect communities living near the national park. After the old man's death, it took hours for a DNPW vehicle to arrive on the scene. When one eventually turned up, an angry mob stoned it. None of those spoken to by NPR said they were aware of the Department carrying out elephant patrols in the area.
"They don't care about the people anymore -- they only care about the animals," said Luka Jr, echoing a widely held perception in the town. "They say this is a corridor of elephants. They say it's a wildlife area."
Dominic Chiinda said the department does have a vehicle assigned to elephant patrols in Livingstone but that more are needed to effectively cover such a large area. He also said many of the "unfortunate incidents" of deaths and injuries caused by elephants were "self-inflicted," alleging that some of the victims may have been drunk, and that villagers were planting their crops too close to elephant corridors. Chiinda said the department was trying to teach people about elephant safety, as well as distributing fireworks to affected communities to help them scare off elephants. They're also providing supplementary food for wildlife in the National park.
Livingstone sits within the Kavango Zambezi Conservation Area (KAZA), the world's largest terrestrial conservation area, which is home to more than half of Africa's savannah elephants and more than 2 million people. Spanning five countries, it contains a kaleidoscope of protected areas connected by so-called wildlife corridors that allow animals to move between one national park or reserve and another along traditional migration routes.
The pachyderm puzzle
The approach has helped to sustain elephant numbers in the KAZA at a time when, elsewhere on the continent, they are in decline. Yet for people living in the corridors, the regular passage of elephants poses numerous challenges.
"This is a village, not a national park," complained David Mweetwa, a 35-year-old schoolteacher in the village of Simoonga, a few miles from Livingstone, whose sister was killed by an elephant in April. "The authorities should put up a wire to prevent animals coming in. If they did that, it would save lives."
Another fraught issue is that of compensation. There's currently no government policy in place to provide assistance for the victims of elephant attacks or damage, yet such events can be ruinous for those involved. Many rely heavily on their vegetable patches or fruit trees. And in the case of a death, funeral costs are a heavy burden.
Namukolo Kabuki was a successful market trader until her son was killed by an elephant in Linda last year. To pay for the funeral, she had to sell her entire stock of plastic kitchenware, charcoal and goats. A year later, she still hasn't been able to raise the capital to restart her business.
Dominic Chiinda of the DNPW said the department is currently reviewing legislation to introduce a system of compensation by the start of the next dry season, yet he acknowledged that implementing it will be complicated.
"Every night, families are losing their fruit trees, their gardens, their fences," said Brighton Manongo, a farmer and community leader in Dambwa South, who once lost 1,000 heads of cabbage to elephants in a single incident. "Who would you even compensate? There'd be a claim every day. And you can't buy back a life."
In human-wildlife conflict hotspots across Southern Africa, several organizations have put in place measures to try to protect people from elephant raids. These include building "beehive fences", planting fields of chilli as a "buffer crop" and the practice of "cluster fencing" -- when groups of farmers with adjacent fields cooperate to build a fence around their properties.
"There's a lot of optimism that humans and elephants will be able to co-exist in close proximity," said Chris Thouless, director of the Kenya-based conservation organisation, the Elephant Crisis Fund. "But there hasn't been enough discussion about precisely what we mean when we talk about coexistence. The mitigation measures are good up to a certain point, but none of them is a silver bullet if the underlying issues are still there."
Burning chili bricks
With the human population increasing across the region, Thouless believes we must adopt a "triaged approach" to addressing human-elephant conflict: accepting that in some areas, where the population density of people and elephants has reached a certain threshold, efforts toward mitigation may be unsustainable. In these instances, he says, separation may be the only solution.
Thouless believes we should focus instead on areas where some form of long-term coexistence may be achievable.
In Livingstone, Manongo does his best to mitigate the danger. After the loss of his cabbage harvest, he abandoned growing vegetables in favor of keeping fish and goats. And every night he burns chilli bricks in the four corners of his yard. Yet the bricks only last a few hours; new ones must be lit throughout the night. Three days earlier, Manongo had failed to get out of bed to light the next round of chilli bricks. In the morning he woke to find a section of his fence destroyed.
"If you make a mistake, you're going to suffer damage," he said. "We're on the frontline here".
Part of the hostility toward elephants stems from the fact that few people in communities like Dambwa South see any tangible benefit from the wildlife tourism they bring. To address this, Manongo runs a series of urban elephant safari tours to bring in tourist dollars – the fee is $50 per person -- and to demonstrate the advantages of living with elephants.
The tour guides preach "co-existence," but it's an uneasy balance. As soon as the tourists have wrapped up their elephant viewing, the Elephant Response Team is sent in to herd the animals back to the park before they can cause any damage.
"Here, coexistence would mean keeping the elephants on one side of a fence and the humans on the other," Manongo acknowledges.
As the night wears on, the members of the Elephant Response Team continue with a mix of patrols and callouts. From time to time they come across people walking alone in the darkness and stop to give them a ride. They spot one man, who appears to be inebriated, staggering along a road directly toward a herd of buffalo grazing near a conference center. Elephants are also nearby.
"Life is precious," admonishes Jimayi, as the team drop the man safely at his destination. "If you want to get drunk, do it at home."
At one point, the team are confronted with a breeding herd of over 40 elephants. They attempt to corral them back toward the park. Jimayi skillfully maneuvers the vehicle back and forth through dense bush, clattering over shrubs and tree stumps, issuing a stream of orders and pleas to the herd through the open window. They say they think the strategy works.
But no sooner do some of the elephants start to head back toward the park than others break off in the opposite direction. At the same time, other groups of elephants are being reported elsewhere in the town.
"As soon as we try to park the car we get a call --Come to Linda, then come to Nakatindi, then come somewhere else," says Gift Ngandu, at 21, the youngest member of the team. "It goes on like that all night."
The work is exhausting, and by the end of the dry season, when food in the park is scarcest and human-wildlife conflict peaks, the volunteers are getting by on barely two or three hours of sleep a night. CATS has repeatedly attempted to hire a second driver to give Jimayi a break, but none of the candidates have returned after their trial shift.
"They feel the job is risky," says Jimayi. "And that you could be killed by an animal at any time. But if I thought like that I don't think I'd be able to work. The key is to understand the elephants."
A Toyota serves as sheepdog
Elephants are not inherently aggressive animals, says Chris Thouless, who first began studying human-elephant conflict in the early 1990s. Yet certain factors can make them more so. The team members know to look out for secretions on the sides of the faces of bull elephants, a sign that they may be in musth -- a testosterone-fueled state that can make them more likely to act aggressively. They are wary of getting between a mother and her calf -- and keep a close eye on any elephants that appear to be sick or wounded.
"Elephants are like people," said Thouless. "They can be aggressive when threatened, but they're peaceful when they feel comfortable."
"You need to be able to see what mood they're in and be able to tell a real charge from a mock charge," says Gift Ngandu. "You need to understand their behavior. If you talk to them politely they're very friendly. You need to show them that you're not here to harm them."
When the team members approach an elephant, they start gently, doing their best to coax and nudge the animal out of harm's way. They talk to the elephants, gently revving their engine and using their spotlight to convey the message that it's time to leave.
Some of the elephants now recognize the team and depart of their own accord, knowing that if they don't, they're likely to be chased away with more forceful measures, Ngandu says.
When the elephants stand their ground, the team up the ante, bringing their vehicle in close, often within feet of the herd, shouting instructions and revving hard on the engine. Turning this way and that to round up stragglers and keep the animals moving in the right direction, they deploy their ageing Toyota as a farmer might a sheepdog.
Shortly before dawn, the team conduct their last routine patrol of the night, rounding up the few elephants left in the town and ushering them back toward the national park, while the residents of Dambwa South emerge to assess the night's damage. Once a safe distance from the nearest houses, Jimayi switches off the engine. For a while, the team sits together in the truck, watching in companionable silence as the lumbering giants disappear, one by one, into the trees.
"I feel so privileged to be able to do this job," says Jimayi. "When I see an elephant, I see an animal that's gentle, peaceful and intelligent. I hope that one day we can learn to live together."
Tommy Trenchard is an independent photojournalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. He has previously contributed photos and stories to NPR on the Mozambique cyclone of 2019, Indonesian death rituals and illegal miners in abandoned South African diamond mines.
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Blacks Solicitors earns top workplace recognition
Blacks Solicitors has proudly secured a place in the prestigious Best Companies to Work For list for 2024, receiving multiple notable accolades that showcase its commitment to employee engagement and workplace culture
The Leeds-based law firm earned a 3 Star World Class Organisation accreditation – the highest possible rating – along with standout rankings such as:
- #4 Best Law Firm to Work For in the UK
- #22 Best Mid-Sized Company to Work For in the UK
- #12 Best Company to Work For in Yorkshire & The Humber
These awards reflect the firm’s dedication to fostering a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee satisfaction and growth.
Commitment to People and Culture
Tom Moyes, Training Partner at Blacks, expressed pride in the recognition, attributing the success to the talent and commitment of the entire team. He highlighted the firm’s commitment to a workplace culture that emphasises wellbeing, professional development, and a strong sense of community spirit. Moyes stated, “Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and creating a workplace culture that promotes wellbeing, growth, and community spirit is a core part of our ethos.”
Beth Laidler, Partner in the Real Estate team, echoed this sentiment, noting that Blacks Solicitors prioritises inclusivity, support, and personal development, ensuring every employee feels valued and empowered to succeed. She added, “It is a place where everyone belongs, has a part to play, and a voice that is heard.”
Recognition in Industry Publications
Blacks Solicitors has also made its mark in The Lawyer’s UK Top 200 Law Firms, ranking 177 out of over 10,000 national firms. This inclusion highlights the firm’s growing influence and success within the UK legal landscape, reinforcing its reputation as a respected and dynamic practice.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
The Best Companies to Work For accreditation process evaluates workplace culture through comprehensive surveys and analysis of company policies and employee satisfaction. Blacks Solicitors' continued focus on professional development opportunities, employee wellbeing initiatives, and inclusive practices has helped position it as one of the top law firms to work for in the UK.
As a 27-partner firm with over 200 employees, Blacks Solicitors remains committed to growth and strengthening its commitment to clients across Yorkshire and the wider UK, reinforcing its standing as a leader in the legal sector.
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Gujarat's Poshan 2.0 conundrum: Central funding up, beneficiaries down
State's women-children health indicators far from impressive; prioritising industries and urbanisation at cost of social sectors behind situation, say experts
Gujarat, India's fourth richest state with a projected Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of ₹27.9 lakh-crore, is strangely grappling with malnutrition in children, anaemia in pregnant women and sickle cell anemia among women of all ages.
Here is something stranger — it is not for want of funds.
Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been allotted Rs 2879.3 crore under the PM Mission Poshan Abhiyaan 2.0 over the past three years. The scheme, popularly known as Poshan 2.0, is an integrated nutrition support programme that aims to address malnutrition in children, adolescent girls, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
Also read: Gujarat's paradox: High per capita income, but poor health, nutrition levels
Since 2021, the Centre has been consistently increasing fund allocation under the scheme to Gujarat. In the financial year 2021-22 (FY22), Rs 839.86 crore was allocated to Gujarat under Poshan 2.0. The amount was Rs 912.64 crore in FY23, and Rs 1,126.8 crore in FY24.
This data was revealed when the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development submitted a detailed report outlining the increase in funding allocated under Poshan 2.0 to Gujarat in response to a question raised by Rajya Sabha MP V Shivadasan earlier this month.
Steady decline in beneficiaries
However, state health department data and the ‘Poshan Tracker’ — the ICT (Information and Communication Technology) application for monitoring service delivery under Poshan 2.0 — reveal that despite the increasing financial support to the state, the number of beneficiaries under the scheme has been declining steadily over the past three years.
Per Poshan Tracker data, in FY22, there were 4.287 million beneficiaries of the scheme. In FY23, the number fell to 4.047 million. By March 2024, the scheme had only 3.782 million beneficiaries in Gujarat.
The data also reveal that only Rs 1,310.23 crore have been utilised so far out of the total Rs 2,879.3 crore allocated to the state in the last three years.
Kids with stunted growth
Data from the NFHS-5 reveal that Gujarat ranked fourth in terms of stunted children three years in a row since 2021. The state ranks second in terms of wasted and underweight children and women with anaemia, with 39 per cent of children in the state being underweight for their age and 65 per cent of women aged 15-49 suffering from anaemia.
Also read: Gujarat: Gang offering fake medical degrees for Rs 70,000 busted; 15 held
As per the data, from 2021 to August 2024, 41,632 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition have been admitted to Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) in Gujarat, the second highest in the country after Tripura.
Moreover, the number of children with severe and acute malnutrition have increased in the state since 2021 with 9,606 children admitted in NRC in 2020-21, 13,048 in 2021-22, 18,978 in 2022-23.
Increase in crib deaths recorded
Adding to that, the number of ‘crib deaths’, the death of newborns due to malnutrition, has also increased in Gujarat in the past three years.
“Over the years, the top priority in Gujarat has been given to industries and urbanisation. However, when it comes to the social sectors, the state has never accorded the same priority,” said Prof Dilip Mavlankar, former Director of Indian Institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar.
The analysis put forth by the NFHS-5 report on the situation prevalent in Gujarat suggests that 23 determinants directly or indirectly impact nutritional indicators. Among them is education, age of marriage of women and school dropout rate, where the state lags behind other big states.
“Regarding underlying determinants of nutrition, the literacy rate among women in Gujarat stands at 76.5 per cent, which is marginally better than the national average. Among these determinants, women with 10 or more years of schooling is also a factor where the number is 33.8 per cent for Gujarat as compared to 41 per cent national average. In terms of early marriage before the age of 18 years, Gujarat stands at 21.8 per cent compared to 23.3 per cent national average. These factors have a substantial impact on nutritional indicators,” states the report. Also read: Gujarat PMJAY fraud | Paediatrician falsely 'treats' 116 healthy infants
Trying hard: Minister
“I accept that we are lagging behind in certain health parameters. However, the government is sincerely attempting to combat the issues. In the 2024 state budget, we have set aside Rs 5,500 crore to tackle malnutrition as against the Rs 3,200 crore allocated in the last financial year,” Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel told The Federal.
“Gujarat annually spends at least Rs 1,000 crore on child welfare alone. The state government is running various programs for child welfare like the Chiranjeevi Yojana, Bal Bhog Yojana, Vitamin Yukt Poshan Aahar Yojana, Kanya Kelavani Yojana, Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre, Bal Sakha Centre, Bal Amrutam, Kasturba Poshan Sahay Yojana, Mission Balam Sukham, and Mamta Ghar. There is no dearth of efforts by the state government,” said Patel when asked why almost 50 per cent of the Mission Poshan fund remained unused.
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NEW DELHI: Uncapped spinner Simran Shaikh became the most expensive buy while 16-year-old G Kamalini got a jaw-dropping deal of Rs 1.60 crore at the Women's Premier League 2025 mini-auction in Bengaluru on Sunday.
With a total of 19 spots to be filled, the five franchises went strategically about their business at the auction, making some smart inclusions to their squads.
At the centre of the auction were the Indian talents, who grabbed four spots on the list of top five most expensive buys at the auction.
Out of Rs 7.65 crore spent at the auction on Sunday, Rs 6.35 crore were spent on Indian players with the uncapped talents making the most of it. Rs 2.7 crore were spent by the franchises on overseas players.
With most of the franchise already having 12-15 players, they successfully made some smart buys at the auction to complete their squads ahead of the next editions.
While Gujarat Giants stole Shaikh after an intense bidding war for a record sum, Mumbai Indians went all out for Tamil Nadu's Kamalini at the auction.
The Giants, looking for power-hitters also made the second biggest buy of the day, roping in West Indian slogger
Deandra Dottin for a whopping Rs 1.70 crore.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru shelled out the fourth largest sum, buying 23-year-old spinner Prema Rawat for Rs 1.20 crore.
Two-time runners-up Delhi Capitals also went big after N. Charani, shelling out Rs 55 lakh for the 22-year-old left-arm spinner.
Top five picks at the WPL Auction 20251)
Simran Shaikh - Gujarat Giants -
Rs. 1.90 crore2)
Deandra Dottin (West Indies) - Gujarat Giants -
Rs 1.70 crore3)
G Kamalini - Mumbai Indians -
Rs 1.60 crore4)
Prema Rawat - RCB -
Rs 1.20 crore5)
N. Charani - Delhi Capitals -
Rs 55 lakhPlayers bought by franchises at the WPL 2025 AuctionDelhi Capitals: N Charani, Nandini Kashyap, Sarah Bryce (Scotland), Niki Prasad
Gujarat Giants: Simran Shaikh, Deandra Dottin (WI), Danielle Gibson (Eng), Prakashika Naik
Mumbai Indians: G Kamalini, Nadine de Klerk (SA), Akshita Maheshwari, Sanskriti Gupta
RCB: Prema Rawat, Joshitha JV, Raghvi Bist, Jagravi Pawar (all uncapped)
UP Warriorz: Alana King (Aus), Arushi Goel, Kranti Goud
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NEW DELHI: The UP Warriorz has made some strategic purchases in the WPL auction in Bengaluru on Sunday, securing India's Kranti Goud and Arushi Goel and Alana King of Australia at their base price.
Heading into the new season, the team retained its core players, including captain Alyssa Healy, Deepti Sharma, and Sophie Ecclestone, despite finishing at the bottom of the table in the last editions with just three wins.
At the auction, the Warriorz made three buys to complete their squad of 18 and shelled out a total of 11.6 crore for them.
While their previous campaign had its challenges, there were individual performances that stood out and earned praise.
This season, the UP Warriorz will aim to turn things around, make it to the knockouts, and ultimately contend for the title.
Players bought at auctionKranti Goud - Base price Rs 10 lakh | Bought at Rs 10 lakh
Arushi Goel - Base price Rs 10 lakh | Bought at Rs 10 lakh
Alana King - Base price Rs 30 lakh | Bought at Rs 30 lakh
UP Warriorz Complete SquadAlyssa Healy (c), Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Vrinda Dinesh, Saima Thakor, Poonam Khemnar, Gouher Sultana, Chamari Athapaththu, Uma Chetry, Kranti Goud, Arushi Goel and Alana King
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At 09:29 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, declined 295.82 points or 0.36% to 81,837.30. The Nifty 50 index lost 64.45 points or 0.26% to 24,703.85.
The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index added 0.36% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index rose 0.56%.
The market breadth was strong. On the BSE, 2,293 shares rose and 868 shares fell. A total of 143 shares were unchanged.
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 2,335.32 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net sellers to the tune of Rs 732.20 crore in the Indian equity market on 13 December 2024, provisional data showed.
Economy:
Indias foreign exchange reserves dropped by $3.235 billion to $654.857 billion, a five-month low, for the week ended December 6, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revealed on Friday.
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Foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, decreased by $3.228 billion to $565.623 billion for the week ended December 6, 2024, as per the data.
Meanwhile, gold reserves dropped by $43 million to $66.936 billion in the week under consideration. The Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) increased by $25 million to $18.031 billion, RBI data showed.
Indias reserve position with the IMF rose by $12 million to $4.266 billion in the reporting week.
Stocks in Spotlight:
Rites advanced 2.65% after the company, has secured an order worth Rs 297.67 crore from the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
Lupin rose 0.26%. The company has announced the acquisition of anti-diabetes trademarks GIBTULIO, GIBTULIO MET and AJADUO from Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH (Boehringer Ingelheim), to strengthen its diabetes portfolio in the country.
HBL Power Systems jumped 4.98% after the company has received an order worth Rs 1,522.40 crore from Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) for the supply, installation and commissioning of the KAVACH (Train Collision Avoidance System) equipment in locomotives.
Numbers to Track:
The yield on India's 10-year benchmark federal paper advanced 1.69% to 6.844 as compared with previous close 6.730.
In the foreign exchange market, the rupee was flat against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 84.8050.
MCX Gold futures for the 5 February 2024 settlement fell 0.16% to Rs 77,013.
The US Dollar index (DXY), which tracks the greenback's value against a basket of currencies, was up 0.01% to 106.90.
The United States 10-year bond yield declined 0.23% to 4.391.
In the commodities market, Brent crude for February 2024 settlement lost 25 cents, or 0.34% to $74.24 a barrel.
Global Markets:
Most Asian stocks declined Monday ahead of a swath of Chinese data and following a vow from the nations regulators to stabilize markets. Investors readied themselves for the final full week of trading this year with a series of central bank meetings including the Fed, Bank of Japan and Bank of England.
South Koreas shares and the won rose after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached on the weekend.
Meanwhile, the au Jibun Bank Japan manufacturing PMI read 49.5 in the first two weeks of December, compared to expectations of 49.2. The reading improved from 49.0 seen in the prior month.
The au Jibun Bank Japan Services PMI rose to 51.4 in December from 50.5 in the prior month, pushing further into expansion territory.
A reading below 50 indicates contraction, with the manufacturing PMI now shrinking for a sixth straight month.
U.S. stocks witnessed a subdued session on Friday as recent economic data showed inflation remaining sticky in November- a trend that could limit the Feds plans to lower interest rates.
The Fed is widely expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at the conclusion of a two-day meeting on Wednesday, after the central bank kicked off an easing cycle earlier in the year. The move will bring rates down by a total of 100 bps in 2024.
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All week, we're looking at what it means to get and stay active as you age. We're hearing stories of joy and even bliss that comes from being active. At age 83, DeEtte Sauer says that her life has seen some pretty dramatic changes. Growing up, she never got to participate in organized sports. Girls, she said, weren't supposed to sweat.
DEETTE SAUER: In fact, when I was in high school, I taught the quarterback of our football team how to throw a spiral. But I got to sit in the stands and watch him score (laughter).
SUMMERS: In her 20s and 30s, she says she got into partying and abused alcohol. She got sober but says she didn't quit being addictive.
SAUER: I started baking and cooking and eating, and I gained over a hundred pounds.
SUMMERS: So she started working out, walking in her neighborhood. Then, when she was 58, she overheard a conversation in her gym that would inspire her next quarter century.
SAUER: In the locker room, a woman was talking about being in the Senior Olympics. And it was like, what? That's unbelievable. Maybe I could do that. I never had a chance. Maybe I could. And so then they put up a poster that they were starting a new swim team at our club, and I just showed up. All I knew how to do was kind of dog paddle, and I just kind of fluttered around in the water.
But what was fortunate was there was a young woman on deck that day that was the coach. And when I got about halfway across the pool, I turned around to her and I said, I can't do this. I'm embarrassing myself, and I'm sorry. I should not have shown up. And she said, you can do this. I will teach you. She said, just keep your mouth shut, and do what I tell you. And I did. And it, one more time, changed my life.
SUMMERS: I mean, that's such an incredible story, to go from having only the slightest skill at swimming to being someone who now competes at such a high level. I mean, you're a decorated competitive swimmer.
SAUER: Oh, yeah.
SUMMERS: Tell us about that part of your life. What is it that you love about competing?
SAUER: I like the rush. I like the thrill. I like the challenge. I like constantly pushing myself and measuring myself against the greatness of others. I can remember the very first time I competed, I went underwater and cried after it was over. You know, I was thinking, my first coach, my first team, my first competition, my first real sport. I mean, it was - it just checked off a lot of boxes for me that I had made when I was maybe 9 years old. And I've just never gotten over the thrill. I swim every morning. I get up at 4:15, and I'm in the pool by 5:15. And I'm with a group of incredible people that are so much fun.
SUMMERS: You get up in the morning at the 4 o'clock hour. You're in the pool by 5:15. What does a typical day look like for you?
SAUER: Well, after we do swimming, we do a cold plunge. And we kind of turned it into a karaoke cold plunge, where we sing to each other, and we start singing songs so that nobody can feel the pain of the ice-cold water.
SUMMERS: What's your karaoke song?
SAUER: Oh, my gosh. We do any - like this morning, we were doing UB40's "The Way You Do The Things You Do."
(LAUGHTER)
SAUER: Everybody's laughing and cutting up. You know, I'm just convinced that if you do things that you enjoyed at 7 years old, 8 years old, whatever - if you do them when you're 80 years old, you have so much fun.
SUMMERS: You know, starting something new can be intimidating at any age, so I want to ask, what is your advice to someone who might hear the conversation that you and I are having who - maybe they want to swim. Maybe they want to start lifting weights. Maybe they want to start walking. They want to start a new exercise program or try something new. But they - they're scared to start. What would you tell them?
SAUER: Scared of what? - first of all, you can't let fear stop you from achieving anything. You have to use the fear as almost, like, a - something to energize you and to invigorate you in order to take the risk. I do the 200 butterfly. I'm scared of it. But I'm not going to let it stop me. It took me a long time to get where I am today, but the whole process has been one of sheer bliss. I mean, it's just been incredible.
SUMMERS: DeEtte Sauer, thank you so much for talking with us today.
SAUER: Well, you're quite welcome.
SUMMERS: After we said goodbye, DeEtte Sauer shared one last lesson. As we age, setbacks do happen.
SAUER: I don't want anybody to think that I don't have the same issues that they have. I have arthritis everywhere in my body. I have all kinds of - I've had health challenges. It's so important to be able to come back because it's very easy to give up. It's very important that we stay resilient.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "THE WAY YOU DO THE THINGS YOU DO")
UB40: (Singing) You've got a smile so bright, you know you could have been a candle.
SUMMERS: That resilience she's talking about - we met a group of older, active people at a local mall who have put that on display. Come back tomorrow to walk the mall with them and hear about how being accountable to one another has kept them stepping together for years. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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Aimed at boosting capacity of trains carrying unreserved passengers, 957 unreserved coaches were augmented on CR and WR
Railway officials say additional coaches are benefitting over 10,000 passengers daily. File Pics/Atul Kamble
The Central and Western Railway have each added over 100 general class coaches to multiple pairs of mail/express trains within a year to boost the capacity of trains carrying an increased number of unreserved passengers. The Railways, over the last few years, have received sharp criticism following the introduction of high-end Vande Bharat trains and increasing the number of first-class and AC coaches.
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Following this, to meet the growing demand for general coaches, a special manufacturing programme was launched, aiming to produce 12,000 general coaches. Out of this, more than 900 have already been added this financial year, with a target of manufacturing 10,000 more, ensuring convenience for unreserved category passengers.
As a policy, the railways have now emphasised on maintaining a ratio of 2:3 for non-AC coaches and 1:3 for AC coaches. “One hundred and seventeen additional general coaches have been added to 37 pairs of mail/express trains running on CR with 79 trains. These are benefitting more than 10,000 additional passengers daily. The changes, which started in June and July 2024, gathered pace in November 2024 with an addition of 81 coaches in 26 trains that month, and we hope to augment the coaches further to better serve the passengers at large,” Central Railway (CR) chief public relations officer Dr Swapnil Nila said.
According to Vineet Abhishek, Western Railway’s chief public relations officer, in view of the ever-increasing demand of the general public towards rail travel, the process to augment additional general coaches is going on in all rail zones and divisions across the country.
“In this sequence, the Western Railway has added almost 150 new additional coaches of general category in 78 pairs of trains in the last six months, i.e., from July to December. Thousands of additional passengers are being benefited from this every day,” he said. Overall, Indian Railways has augmented 385 pairs of trains with 957 second-class or general seating coaches being attached to 635 rakes.
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Gajak and Garadu: How crisp, golden morsels warm up winters in Indore
As temperatures plummet to a bone-chilling 10 degrees in Madhya Pradesh, the streets of Indore transform into a mosaic of winter survival and epicurean treats. Indore's residents emerge like a living tableau of winter preparedness. Woollen sweaters are pulled tight, monkey caps are drawn low, creating a uniform armour against the cold. In this moment, the unassuming warmth of street-side...
As temperatures plummet to a bone-chilling 10 degrees in Madhya Pradesh, the streets of Indore transform into a mosaic of winter survival and epicurean treats. Indore's residents emerge like a living tableau of winter preparedness. Woollen sweaters are pulled tight, monkey caps are drawn low, creating a uniform armour against the cold. In this moment, the unassuming warmth of street-side snacks becomes a symbol of a city celebrated as India’s street food capital. Street corners come alive with steam-billowing food stalls. Passersby pause, for that momentary embrace of heat rising from crisp, hot snacks. However, among its many culinary treasures, two of the most cherished delights make their appearance only during the winter months, from early November to mid-March.
Entrepreneur Shoeb Naqvi sits expectantly in his sleek red BMW, a study in urban sophistication, yet connected to a tradition that knows no social boundaries. In his hands, a round aluminium donga (bowl) cradles Garadu—a fried, dark brown yam snack that becomes the city's winter anthem. Naqvi says, “In Indore, these crisp, golden morsels transcend the usual social demarcations, drawing everyone from street vendors to business magnates into a shared moment of gastronomic comfort.” Displaying a few boxes of different types of Gajak, another popular winter snack, which he's taking home for his family, he adds, “Garadu and Gajak are our urban survival rituals, with each warm bite defying winter frost. In Ratlam alone, you will find a unique salty halwa made from Garadu.”
Deep-fried Garadu, or ratalkanda in Baiga kitchens—is a starchy tuber that has evolved from a tribal staple into Madhya Pradesh's iconic winter street food. Yams, native to Africa, Asia, and the Americas, are cultivated for their starchy tubers in both temperate and tropical regions. There are about 870 known species, some of which are widely grown for their edible tubers, while others are toxic. The edible tuber features a tough, rough skin that softens when cooked, with colours ranging from dark brown to light pink. In Madhya Pradesh, Garadu often hailed as the “king of winter,” is currently cultivated by hundreds of farmers in regions like Ambodiya, Alania, Bangrod, Khetalpur, Mangrol, Dhamottara, Rattagarkheda, Rupakheda, and Shankargarh.
Farmer Kanhyalal Dhakad from Bangrod village known for its fertile loamy shares, “The quality of soil in Bangrod makes it ideal for growing hot seasonal crops like Garadu. The tubers are buried underground beneath the long vines of betel-like leaves, which are dug out, cleaned, and then sent to the market for auction. Garadu is sown in the summer, just before the rains.” He adds, “Once the winter sets in, it is harvested from November to February, making it one of the longest-lasting crops.” In Bangrod, Garadu is grown on 200 bighas, yielding up to 20 quintals per bigha. The crop needs 15 to 25 irrigations and is sold in cities like Indore, Bhopal, and Delhi. Tubers weigh 0.5 to 5 kg and are purchased from farmers at Rs 50 to Rs 70 per kg, with market prices ranging from Rs 140 to Rs 160 per kg.
The real secret behind the irresistible flavour of this crunchy snack, however, lies in the signature Garadu, or jeeralu masala—a unique blend of digestive spices like cumin, ginger powder, and asafoetida. Each vendor has a closely guarded masala recipe: spice blends which are culinary legacies passed down through generations, turning a simple root vegetable into an extraordinary gastronomic experience.
Highlighting its medicinal benefits, Dr. Mridul Tiwari from Indore shares, “Garadu, rich in Vitamin C, offers numerous medicinal benefits. The root is highly nutritious and helps boost immunity, particularly in the winter months when we're most vulnerable to colds, as it generates heat in the body. It also contains calcium, which strengthens teeth and bones.” He further adds, “Garadu is packed with antioxidants that help reduce mental stress, enhance brain health, lower inflammation, and improve blood sugar regulation.”
From Garadu to Gud Gajak
Healthy and truly delicious, Garadu effervescently earned a spot at Anant and Radhika Ambani's recent wedding as one of their favourite snacks. Local chefs from Indore were invited to Mumbai to prepare Garadu for the 2,000 guests in attendance, adding a unique regional touch to the grand celebration. Another winter delicacy of Madhya Pradesh, Gud Gajak, too, found its place in the pre-wedding celebrations.
Recently awarded a GI Tag for its distinctive preparation and historical importance, Gajak, also known as Tilpatti or Tilpapdi, is a confection of jaggery, sesame seeds, peanuts, and cashews—popular in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. However, long before, it became Madhya Pradesh's winter anthem, Gajak was a staple in the martial kitchens of Mughal-era and Hindu dynasties. Warriors and stallions alike drew strength from this portable powerhouse of energy. What began as a soldier's provisions gradually seeped into the hearths of common people, a delicious democratisation of sustenance.
The story of Gajak is deeply intertwined with the ancient traditions of India, where its key ingredients—sesame seeds and jaggery—have held significant cultural, spiritual, and culinary importance for millennia. Sesame seeds, or *til*, among the oldest cultivated oilseeds in the world, have been a cornerstone of Indian rituals and cuisine for over 5,000 years. Valued not only for their nutritional benefits but also for their spiritual symbolism, sesame seeds are regularly offered in religious ceremonies and celebrated in Vedic texts as a symbol of immortality.
Jaggery, another essential ingredient, boasts a similarly rich history. Made from sugarcane juice, jaggery has long been cherished in Indian kitchens as a natural sweetener and a source of warmth and energy. Its unrefined sweetness adds depth to traditional dishes and remains a cornerstone of Gajak’s unique flavour profile. Together, these ancient ingredients form the foundation of Gajak, connecting a timeless confection to India’s deep-rooted cultural and culinary heritage.
Royal roots
Tracing the origins of Gajak in its modern form unveils many intriguing stories. A tale from Meerut attributes the invention of Gajak to Ram Chandra Sahai, who, around 150 years ago, made the delicacy by blending jaggery and sesame seeds. However, in Madhya Pradesh, it is believed that back in 1930, in the Chambal Valley near Morena, Sitaram Shivhare invented Gajak, elevating the original ingredients with the warmth of cardamom and cinnamon, creating Khasta Gajak—a sweet that forever redefined Madhya Pradesh's culinary identity.
Chandre Prakash Shivhare (52), son of Sitaram Shivhare, and owner of Sitaram Shivhare Gajak Bhandar in Morena, delves into the fascinating journey of Morena Gajak with roots in India's royal history. “From the courts of Aurangzeb's Mughal Empire in the 17th century to the rugged landscapes of Madhya Pradesh’s Chambal region in the 1930s, Morena Gajak has cemented its place as a cultural and seasonal icon,” he says. Initially prepared as a sesame and jaggery dessert reserved for imperial families, Gajak's appeal transcended the palace walls, becoming a cherished winter treat known for its warming properties. Shivhare highlights a pivotal moment in the sweet's evolution: "In the lawless terrain of Chambal, once feared for its dacoits, my father Sitaram Shivhare redefined Gajak by incorporating regional water, cinnamon, and cardamom into the recipe. He innovatively shaped the blend into bars, setting the stage for a local confectionery revolution."
Back then, dedicated Gajak shops were nonexistent—everything was meticulously handcrafted, much like it is today. Even the sesame seeds (till) were hand-washed, a painstaking process that has been replaced by machine-washing in modern times. As times progressed, Shivhare’s ingenuity inspired local confectioners including his brother Gopichand, who began selling sesame-jaggery bars, transforming this humble treat into Morena's signature speciality—a legacy that continues to thrive today. Sitaram Shivhare Gajak Bhandar offers an impressive array of 25 Gajak varieties, including specialities like Khasta Gajak, Gajak Feni and Gajak Barfi.
What sets Morena Gajak apart is the meticulous technique involved in its making. The texture—whether soft or brittle—hinges on the precise cooking of jaggery. While sesame seeds (til) and peanuts form their classic base, the inclusion of dry fruits like almonds, cashews, walnuts, and pistachios adds a luxurious touch to the recipe.
In its early days, the brand catered to a distinguished clientele, including royal families, Dr. Rathi, Devikinandan Kothari, and renowned establishments such as Delhi’s Ashoka Hotel and Mumbai’s Taj Mahal Palace. Today, their original Gajak, a beloved sweet enjoyed across India, continues to captivate a wide audience, drawing in celebrities, politicians, and connoisseurs alike. Beyond its status as a winter treat, it has become a significant source of livelihood for many in the Chambal region. Small-scale producers now make and sell Gajak in local markets and across the country, contributing to its legacy as a cultural treasure.
Ganesh Mangilal, owner of Maa Kripa Namkeen, a local sweet shop in Indore that sources Gajak from distributors to sell in his store, shares, “Historically, Gajak was transported from Morena to Indore, but in recent years, many makers have relocated to Indore. Today, the city boasts over 72 Gajak dealers who make the treat, supplying it to sweet shops across the region during the peak season.” Indore reigns supreme over this winter delicacy, so much so, that despite a staggering 40% price rise, the city consumes Gajak worth over ₹200 crore each season.
Established in 1936, Sheetal Gajak in Chhawani stands as one of Indore's oldest and most iconic shops, cherished even by celebrities like Salman Khan. Renowned for maintaining consistent quality over decades, the brand offers 60 varieties of Gajak, with prices ranging from ₹160 to over ₹1,000. Defining the detailed process, Rathi Ji who manages the Chhawani branch states, “Making a single batch of Gajak takes about two days. First, jaggery and water are boiled until a slimy consistency is achieved. Once cooled, the mixture is stretched, left to dry, and cut into small pieces. Sesame seeds are then added, and the mixture is shaped into various forms.”
Over time, Gajak evolved to include a variety of flavours, such as gud-til Gajak, mawa-til Gajak, khas-khas barfi Gajak with a nutty flavour, til-revadi Gajak, peanut Gajak, shahi dry fruit Gajak, coconut Gajak, malai Gajak, pistachio Gajak, gur patti, ajwain Gajak, khus khus Gajak, and chocolate Gajak. Gajak, with its two-month shelf life in cool, dry conditions, stands as a preserved slice of tradition, and it's no surprise that India leads the global export of Gajak, supplying this traditional sweet to 24 countries. According to export data, Canada tops the list as the largest importer, followed by the United States. Other major markets include Australia, NZ, Singapore, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom.
“Gajak is not just a delightful snack,” Dr. Tiwari says, highlighting how this confection packs a health punch through its carefully selected ingredients. “It's a nutritional powerhouse designed to fortify the body during cold months. Its primary components each contribute unique health advantages that make it far more than a simple indulgence.” He added, “Sesame seeds, for instance, has anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and antioxidants properties, as well potential protective effects on the cardiovascular system, liver, and kidneys. Jaggery brings its own set of wellness credentials. Renowned for providing natural relief from winter respiratory issues, it also supports detoxification and bone health. Rounding out the nutritional trinity, peanuts offer heart-protective benefits by helping to lower cholesterol levels.”
For those seeking natural, nutrient-dense snacks that combats winter's chill while supporting overall health, Garadu and Gajak are a treat, you shouldn’t miss on your next visit to Madhya Pradesh, especially Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Morena.
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Government’s planning focus welcomed but needs balance, say experts
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Government efforts to reform the planning system are welcomed, but challenges remain in aligning housebuilding targets with community interests and sustainable development goals
Ben Standing, Partner specialising in planning and environmental law at Browne Jacobson, welcomed the government’s focus on reforming the planning system but cautioned that it must address fundamental issues that hinder progress. He pointed out that the current system is struggling to meet its dual objectives of delivering high-quality, sustainable places and the required number of new homes each year. Ben described the process of securing planning permission as slow, costly, and fraught with uncertainty, which discourages investment and strains local planning authorities. These issues are exacerbated by a shortage of experienced local authority planners, the planning system’s complexity, and non-compliant planning applications.
The government’s proposed amendments to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) aim to create a more centralised policy structure for local decision-makers, which Ben described as a bold, ‘stick’-led approach to meet housebuilding targets. However, he raised concerns about the potential compromises to traditional planning principles, which aim to create communities where people want to live. Ben stressed the importance of engaging local communities in the development process, ensuring that development projects do not create resentment by being perceived as imposed against local interests.
Ben highlighted that the focus should not just be on overcoming planning hurdles but also on fostering community engagement. In a report on community-powered regeneration published in partnership with the think-tank New Local, Browne Jacobson advocated for an enabling system where communities have a say in shaping developments to meet their specific needs. This could include initiatives such as offering incentives for residents near renewable energy projects, like cheaper electricity or investment opportunities, and connecting housing developments with community funding schemes that support local initiatives.
Robert Wofinden, Partner and head of the residential team at Browne Jacobson, also addressed the planning reforms, noting that government efforts to remove obstacles to housebuilding would benefit developers. However, he pointed out that the government’s decision to expand the definition of “grey belt” land could result in a surge of legal challenges in the short term. The ambiguity surrounding what constitutes “green belt” or “grey belt” land is likely to spark disputes between developers, local authorities, and communities. Robert believed that while this ambiguity would pose initial challenges, it would eventually lead to more clarity for developers once legal debates and planning policies were tested.
Robert also emphasised that achieving the full potential of housebuilding in the UK would require more resources in local authorities. The government’s pledge to train and deploy over 300 new town planners by 2026 is a step in the right direction, but Robert warned that more action would be necessary to prevent planning backlogs. The new planning framework would be resource-intensive, and without sufficient staffing, delays could hinder progress.
Robert concluded, “It will be interesting to see in several months’ time how successful the National Planning Policy Framework will be for UK housebuilding. This will be no quick fix, but in the long term, these plans could make a real difference.”
Both Ben Standing and Robert Wofinden agree that while the government’s initiatives have the potential to address planning challenges, balancing development goals with community interests and sustainable planning practices will be crucial for long-term success.
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Mani Shankar Aiyar’s insider perspectives on pivotal events like Babri Masjid demolition, alleged "paralysis of governance" that plagued UPA-II and much more.
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NEW DELHI: Two-time runners-up Delhi Capitals on Sunday entered the Women's Premier League auction in Bengaluru with a budget of INR 2.5 crore, aiming to fill four slots and they achieved their goal by acquiring wicketkeepers Nandini Kashyap and Sarah Bryce, all-rounder N Charani and young talent Niki Prasad.
Sourav Ganguly, the Director of Cricket at Delhi Capitals, expressed satisfaction over what the franchise was able to achieve at the auction.
"It was a very good auction for us, to be honest. I've been with this WPL team for two seasons now, watching them closely and being involved in the auction and everything. We are a far stronger squad than we were last year. With Nandini and Sarah in the squad now, we are looking very good," said Ganguly.
Looking to strengthen their wicketkeeping options, DC secured Nandini Kashyap as their first buy for INR 10 lakh. The 21-year-old showcased her potential in the Senior Women's T20 Trophy, scoring 247 runs at a strike rate of 125.40 for Uttarakhand.
"I was surprised to get her for 10 lakh. We wanted to secure one of Nandini, Simran, or Kamalini, but we didn't expect to get Nandini so cheap. To get Nandini and Sarah Bryce at that price is remarkable," Ganguly said.
DC also bolstered their squad with the addition of 20-year-old all-rounder N Charani for INR 55 lakh after a competitive bidding war with the Mumbai Indians.
Charani, who played nine matches for the Gujarat Giants last season, brings versatility and experience to the team.
In another notable move, they signed Scotland’s wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Bryce for INR 10 lakh.
Bryce has an impressive record, with 1,290 runs in 58 WT20I matches.
Delhi Capitals Squad:Indian players: Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Shikha Pandey, Taniyaa Bhatia (wk), Minnu Mani, Sneha Deepthi, Titas Sadhu, Nandini Kashyap (wk), N Charani, Niki Prasad.
Overseas players: Meg Lanning, Marizanne Kapp, Jess Jonassen, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Sarah Bryce (wk).
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Industrials stocks were trading with gains, with the BSE Industrials index rising 93.72 points or 0.59% at 15952.2 at 09:42 IST.
Among the components of the BSE Industrials index, Cosmo First Ltd (up 8.28%), Dynamic Cables Ltd (up 4.51%),JNK India Ltd (up 4.17%),Paramount Communications Ltd (up 3.71%),Kaynes Technology India Ltd (up 3.65%), were the top gainers. Among the other gainers were GE Power India Ltd (up 3.48%), H.G. Infra Engineering Ltd (up 3.42%), Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd (up 3.34%), Gallantt Ispat Ltd. (up 3.33%), and K E C International Ltd (up 3.32%).
On the other hand, Centum Electronics Ltd (down 4.28%), Advait Infratech Ltd (down 2.97%), and Rajoo Engineers Ltd (down 2.4%) moved lower.
At 09:42 IST, the BSE SmallCap was up 291.5 or 0.51% at 57248.96.
The BSE 150 MidCap Index index was up 64.04 points or 0.39% at 16491.27.
The Nifty 50 index was down 76.85 points or 0.31% at 24691.45.
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Science offers lots of evidence that regular exercise can affect how long and how well we live. But that exercise doesn't always have to mean spending a lot of money or buying special equipment. How about taking a walk?
ANITA SNYDER: There's always somebody in here walking.
SUMMERS: As part of our series about being active as you age, we headed to a mall in Annapolis, Maryland. We were there to meet three women who show up for fitness and for each other.
SNYDER: We went all down around here, and then we'll go down to the food court and come back and go out that door - every day, 8 o'clock.
SNYDER: That's Anita Snyder. She's 81. We met her as she and two friends were about halfway through their daily route, looping past a row of massage chairs. Research suggests that regular walking may help older adults live longer, and this group of women is committed. Anita, for example - she's been coming to this mall to walk for 20 years.
SNYDER: Just taking another step, one after the other.
SUMMERS: It's pretty empty this early in the morning. The mall belongs to the walkers. We spot a woman who looks to be in her 40s or 50s power walking with small, yellow dumbbells in her hands. Anita Snyder points out an older, white-haired man she knows walking with his grandson. Five days a week, Anita walks with two friends, Evelyn Bock and Annette Smith, both in their late 70s.
SNYDER: You know, knowing that we have people here waiting for us gets us here. I don't always want to get up and walk, but I got these two ladies waiting for me. So it gets me here.
SUMMERS: Do you guys have, like, a big text thread, or are you just texting one on one, or is it a group text?
SNYDER: Just text - we're a group text, a group of three.
SUMMERS: There used to be a lot more walkers at this mall. Then COVID hit, and not everybody came back.
SNYDER: We try to keep in touch with everybody. When we don't see them and then we do see them, we always ask them if they were OK or maybe they went away.
SUMMERS: At the end of their route, we pull up a few chairs at one of the mall's restaurants to chat. I started by asking Evelyn Bock how she got started.
EVELYN BOCK: I was walking - well, they've been walking for a while. They already knew each other. And I was walking by myself. And they said, come and walk with us. And so I did. And then we started walking together.
SUMMERS: Evelyn works at a small, local gun shop. It's about 30 minutes away, but she still makes the time to drive over to the mall before work.
BOCK: You get up, and you get ready, and you go. If it's bad weather or something's going on that you can't make it, it feels like something's missing in your day sometimes just because you're always here.
SUMMERS: While these days, Anita, Annette and Evelyn rely on their text chain to coordinate their walks, back when they started walking, things were more structured. Mall walkers even wore shirts and badges, and there was formal programming.
ANNETTE SMITH: The hospital would come over here and give everybody pedometers and information about healthy living and walking.
SNYDER: How beneficial what we were doing was...
SMITH: Yeah.
SNYDER: ...That it was good for our bodies to keep them moving and make everything work. And then, actually, I remember we used to sit down in the food court, and they would bring people in to talk to us about your feet, your body, you know, your brain and how the walking affects all of these things. And...
SUMMERS: Do you feel like you've seen those kind of benefits in your lives, or do you feel like you've seen benefits to your health from coming out here and walking every day?
SNYDER: Oh, I do. Yeah.
SUMMERS: Like what?
SMITH: You know yourself if you don't have to get up, you just lay in that bed. But I see a benefit. Nine years ago, I had quadruple heart bypass, and I'm here.
SUMMERS: Annette sees a benefit to walking, and research backs her up. A recent study found that women who took about 4,000 steps a day reduced their risk of premature death. There are physical benefits but also psychological. These women have found community. There's that group text that they mentioned but also cards sent when someone's ill, group meals, the feeling that they're not alone.
SNYDER: Yeah. This is our own little family here. We refer to these people as our family.
SMITH: Yeah.
SNYDER: When we all get together, it's like a big family sitting around the table.
SUMMERS: Malls in many parts of the country are struggling. So before we parted ways, I asked Anita and Annette what they'd do if, one day, this mall didn't exist anymore.
SMITH: I can't walk up and down hills.
SNYDER: Yeah. We'd have to find something else.
SMITH: Yeah.
SNYDER: We've talked about it. If it goes away, what are we going to do? But we just don't think about it. Hopefully they will succeed, and we can still walk.
SUMMERS: Tomorrow on the show, we travel to Florida to meet some of the nearly 600 pickleball players competing for a chance to play in the National Senior Games next year.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: I started out - I was hooked. Like, the second game I ever played my life - hooked.
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The electric bus, hired by the civic-run Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking on a wet-lease basis, ploughed into a crowd and fatally knocked down seven persons and injured 42 others on a crowded road in the Kurla area on December 9
The smashed front of the electric bus involved the accident. Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi
A civic official said that a 55-year-old man, who was among the several persons injured in the BEST bus accident in Kurla area, died on Monday morning, taking the death toll to eight, reported news agency PTI.
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The electric bus, hired by the civic-run Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking on a wet-lease basis, ploughed into a crowd and fatally knocked down seven persons and injured 42 others on a crowded road in the Kurla area on December 9.
Several vehicles were also damaged in the incident.
One of the injured persons, identified as Fazlu Rehman, died during treatment at the Sion Hospital on Monday morning, the official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said, reported PTI.
BEST has set up a five-member committee to investigate the Kurla BEST bus crash.
Driver Sanjay More (54) is in police custody for alleged reckless driving.
In a statement issued last week, BEST said a committee, headed by Chief Manager (Transport) Ramesh Madavi, will investigate the Kurla BEST bus crash, reported PTI.
It also said that BEST would provide Rs 2 lakh each to the families of those who lost their lives and bear treatment expenses of the injured, reported PTI.
BEST administration has claimed that More received three days' training before he was allowed to drive the electric bus, reported PTI.
RTO officials suspect human error and lack of proper training for driving automatic transmission buses could be the reason behind the accident, among the most horrific involving BEST buses in recent history.
Driver flees through window with backpacks after deadly Kurla bus crash
Shocking footage has emerged from a tragic incident in Mumbai’s Kurla area, where a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) electric bus veered out of control, leaving seven people dead and 42 others injured. According to PTI, CCTV footage from the bus shows the driver, Sanjay More, hastily collecting two backpacks from the cabin and leaping out of a shattered window following the accident.
Several video clips, ranging from 50 seconds to over a minute, have gone viral on social media. These visuals capture the harrowing moments inside the bus, with passengers clinging to poles and grabbing handles in an attempt to stay safe. Others stood up, visibly alarmed, to assess the chaos unfolding on the streets.
In one clip, after the bus swerved to a halt, passengers can be seen escaping through shattered windows. The driver, More, was captured on CCTV leaving the cabin with two black backpacks and jumping out through a broken window on the left-hand side of the bus. Meanwhile, the conductor exited through the rear door.
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NEW DELHI: In the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 mini-auction held in Bengaluru, 16-year-old Tamil Nadu all-rounder G Kamalini became a sensation, with
Mumbai Indians bidding for her quite persistently and catching a number of eyeballs in the process.
Acquired by Mumbai Indians for a staggering Rs 1.60 crore, her signing started with a modest base price of Rs 10 lakh before an intense bidding battle with Delhi Capitals. The burgeoning interest in Kamalini underscores her meteoric rise in Indian women’s cricket.
Kamalini first rose to prominence during the U19 Women’s T20 Trophy, where she displayed exceptional performances that turned heads in the cricketing fraternity.
Leading Tamil Nadu to victory in the tournament, she accumulated 311 runs in eight matches, smashing 10 sixes and establishing herself as a future powerhouse.
Her crowning moment came in the U-19 tri-series final against South Africa, where her 79-run knock for India ‘B’ was pivotal in securing a win.
These milestones cemented her place in the Indian squad for the inaugural U-19 Asia Cup, where she shone once again with an impressive 44 off 29 balls against Pakistan.
What makes G Kamalini special...
What sets Kamalini apart is her versatility. While she is primarily known for her explosive batting, she is also a part-time spinner and an experienced wicket-keeper, skills she has honed across multiple age-group competitions.
Kamalini’s adaptability adds significant value to any side, making her a prized asset for the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming WPL season.
Kamalini is currently training at the prestigious Super Kings Academy, further refining her skills to compete at the highest level.
Despite her young age, her performances in senior domestic competitions, including the Senior Women Inter Zonal Multi-Day Trophy, where she displayed all-around potential with bat and ball, indicate her readiness to make an impact in professional cricket.
As WPL 2025 approaches, all eyes will be on this prodigious talent whose journey from Tamil Nadu’s U19 circuit to cricket’s grandest stages has just begun.
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JSW Energy added 1.70% to Rs 690 after the company announced that it has secured multiple renewable energy (RE) projects in the commercial and industrial (C&I) power market.
The company's locked-in RE C&I capacity stands at 3.1 GW, which includes 2,654 MW of JSW group captive capacity and 445 MW of third-party C&I capacity. Currently, the operational C&I capacity of the company stands at 488 MW.
In recent developments, the companys step-down subsidiaries have executed PPAs with DCM Shriram and Indus Towers for the supply of RE power. Subsequent to this, the company's total locked-in generation capacity has increased to 20 GW.
Sharad Mahendra, joint managing director and CEO of JSW Energy, said: "I am pleased to share that JSW Energy has reached the milestone of being a 20 GW generation platform. As a company specializing in energy products and services, the C&I segment presents exceptional opportunities for a sustainable future.
JSW Energy is primarily engaged in the business of generation of power, with principal places located at Vijayanagar (Karnataka), Ratnagiri (Maharashtra), Nandyal (Andhra Pradesh), and Salboni (West Bengal).
The companys consolidated net profit marginally increased to Rs 853.25 crore in Q2 FY25 as against Rs 850.16 crore posted in Q2 FY24. Net sales marginally declined to Rs 3,237.66 crore in Q2 FY25 from Rs 3,259.42 crore reported in Q2 FY24.
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Investment needed to address justice backlog and deliver timely outcomes
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Sustained investment across the criminal justice system is essential to reduce backlogs and ensure fair, efficient justice for the public, warns the Law Society of England and Wales
Richard Atkinson, President of the Law Society, acknowledged that Sir Brian Leveson's review into criminal court reforms is a positive step towards addressing the severe backlogs plaguing the courts. However, he emphasised that any review should focus on delivering effective and fair justice, rather than solely prioritising efficiency. Richard cautioned against making significant constitutional changes, such as removing appeal rights or diminishing the right of jury trials for serious offences, without thorough and careful consideration.
The Law Society remains sceptical about the introduction of intermediate courts as a solution to backlogs. Richard argued that creating an intermediate tier would require substantial time, resources, and funding, which could be better invested in strengthening the existing court infrastructure. Investment in the current system would help address the immediate capacity issues facing the Crown Prosecution Service, defence lawyers, and prison facilities.
Richard warned that an intermediate tier might inadvertently push delays and backlogs into other parts of the system, without necessarily solving the underlying capacity challenges. He also pointed out that Crown Courts handle only around 5% of criminal cases and, therefore, an intermediate tier would do little to address the growing backlog in the magistrates’ courts, where most criminal cases are processed.
The only viable solution, according to the Law Society, is sustained investment across the entire criminal justice system, including the police, prosecution services, courts, prisons, probation, and legal aid. Richard highlighted that legal aid remains a crucial public service, and without proper funding and support, victims would continue to experience delays in receiving the justice they deserve.
Recent Ministry of Justice figures further illustrate the scale of the crisis within the system. By the end of September 2024, the Crown Court backlog reached a record high of 73,105 cases, which represents a 10% increase from September 2023’s figure of 66,426 cases. Alarmingly, 16,505 of these cases have been outstanding for a year or more. Additionally, the backlog in the magistrates’ courts saw a 22% rise in the previous year, reaching 333,349 cases by the end of September 2024.
The Law Society’s call for comprehensive and long-term investment acknowledges that the criminal justice system’s current shortcomings require a holistic approach. Only through substantial funding and commitment across all areas of the system can backlogs be reduced, cases be expedited, and the public assured of a justice system that delivers fair and timely outcomes.
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Third Test Day 3: Rain stops play again with India reeling at 22/3
Brisbane, Dec 16 (PTI) Rain halted play once again as India struggled to 22 for three on day three of the third Test against Australia here on Monday.
Just as Josh Hazlewood induced a nick from Virat Kohli to account for the veteran batter for the second time this series, the heavens opened up leading to another rain interruption on the day and forcing an early lunch.
Earlier, India had bowled out Australia for 445 in their first innings.
The start of play on day three and India's innings were also slightly delayed due to rain.
Rain had marred the opening day as well with less than 14 overs possible.
The five-match series is locked at 1-1.
Brief Scores: Australia 1st Innings: 445 all out in 117.1 overs (Travis Head 152, Steve Smith 101; Jasprit Bumrah 6/76) India 1st innings 22 fo 3 in 7.2 overs (KL Rahul 13 batting ; Mitchell Starc 2/11). PTI
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During his three-day official visit to India, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with prominent Indian officials at the ITC Maurya Hotel in New Delhi yesterday (15). These included Indian Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, and National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval.
Extensive discussions were held between President Dissanayake and Minister Sitharaman on enhancing Indo-Sri Lankan economic cooperation and expanding investment opportunities between the two countries.
The talks also covered bringing more Indian tourists to Sri Lanka, modernizing Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector, and developing digital infrastructure.
President Dissanayake’s meeting with Dr. Jaishankar was marked by a cordial atmosphere, where attention was focused on exploring the potential for utilizing India’s vast market to aid Sri Lanka’s economic recovery. Dr. Jaishankar affirmed India’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka in the tourism, investment, and energy sectors.
The discussions also addressed areas of mutual interest, such as advancing the fisheries industry and fostering national unity in Sri Lanka.
Later, President Dissanayake met with Shri Ajit Doval, India’s National Security Advisor, to discuss regional security matters.
Sri Lankan officials accompanying the President included Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath, and Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Labour, Prof. Anil Jayantha Perera.
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Updated December 14, 2024 at 07:50 AM ET
Syria-Lebanon border to DAMASCUS, Syria – The road to Damascus tells the story of a new Syria emerging from 54 years of authoritarian rule by one family – the Assads.
At the border crossing between Lebanon and Syria, 57-year-old Hassan Sweileh paces back and forth wondering if he should return to the country he fled from during the civil war.
He wants to go back to search for his son, who was snatched by regime forces 12 years ago. He doesn't know why he was detained. He's only certain that he disappeared into Syria's prison system known for torture and executions.
But going back is complicated. He'd lose his refugee status in Lebanon and the home he once had in Aleppo was destroyed during the war. Returning would mean he'd have to start his life all over again. "They'll take my papers, but I need to find out about my son," he says. "I might die of hunger, but maybe I'll just sleep on the streets there."
As one father contemplated a return to Syria, two sisters packed their bags and quickly got out.
Sisters Aseel, 26, and Aya, 23 – both engineering students – filled their pink and purple roller bags with books and holiday decorations for Christmas. They asked NPR to only use their first names because they're not yet sure what their Christian faith may mean under Syria's new authorities.
They're elated to see Bashar al-Assad's oppressive regime gone, but are afraid of what may replace him.
"I'm afraid there won't be respect for all the sects, the minorities, and religions in Syria," Aseel said. "We don't know what kind of oppression there will be."
Assel and Aya plan to wait and see what happens to Syria from the outside.
They are among thousands of others who are waiting in long lines on the Syrian side of the border, who also want to wait and see what exactly will replace Assad's long rule.
But the road into Syria is relatively empty and signs of the revolution are instantly visible.
On the Syrian side of the border, there's no passport control. Military posts are abandoned, scorched trucks and tanks dot the highway heading into Damascus and military uniforms from Assad's soldiers are strewn along the way. Posters of Assad have been torn down or defaced.
Checkpoints are now mostly run by armed rebels, like Samer Muntashef from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS. They are the new authorities in Damascus and were once linked to the Islamic State and Al Qaeda, but eventually broke ties and rebranded as a more moderate group.
Today they say what many Syrians may want to hear – that they will lead a peaceful transition of power and that Syrians, no matter their religion or ethnicity, will be protected under their rule.
At one checkpoint just a few miles into Syria, rebels stop cars and confiscate weapons and illicit items from civilians. On this day, they've collected grenades, bullets, the magazine of a rifle, and a bag of Captagon pills, a powerful amphetamine-type drug that was banned from many countries in the 1980s. The Syrian regime produced and trafficked it to fund its civil war and its survival, essentially turning Syria into a narco state.
Remnants of the past are scattered all around them – hundreds of military ID cards of soldiers who served under Assad's regime are on the ground. Many of the rebels at this checkpoint say they're not interested in seeking revenge; they would rather see Assad's soldiers go to court for serving the regime throughout the 13-year civil war that killed more than half a million people, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
But Syrians have already started sharing videos of what they say are apparent revenge killings of top Assad loyalists. NPR has not independently confirmed what's in the videos.
In one, a mob watches as a man is hanged in city dominated by Assad's Alawite sect, showing how anger toward the regime runs deep across Syria's religious lines. In another, a man in uniform is shot in the street.
In Damascus there's a certain calm to the city now. It's almost as if people here are holding their their breath. In a place where people have long said the walls had ears, they're beginning to speak freely and are sharing how they really felt about Assad all these years. An era of oppression is gone.
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A survey conducted by mid-day across pedestrian subways in both the eastern and western suburbs has uncovered alarming issues of deteriorating infrastructure, neglectful maintenance, and inaccessibility
Chunabhatti subway suffers from leakage and drain water flooding; (left) water gushing out of an uncovered drain. Pics/Ashish Raje
Dark, dingy, and unsafe—pedestrian subways across Mumbai’s island city and suburbs are in dire need of attention. Many lack proper lighting, are plagued by hawkers, and serve as hubs for illegal activities. During monsoons, they often become unusable due to waterlogging and leaks. mid-day explored these subways to uncover their persistent issues. Here’s what we found, starting with the suburbs.
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Eastern Suburbs
Chunabhatti Subway
Chunabhatti subway suffers from chronic leakage and drain water flooding. “There is always drain water overflowing into the subway. We have to wade through it daily,” said Ashok Kalar, a local resident. The subway built 40 years ago under the Eastern Express Highway, also has cracked walls and a foul odour. Recently, the BMC installed iron grills at the entrance to minimise water seepage. However, proper maintenance remains lacking.
Ramabai Colony Subway (Ghatkopar)
Ramabai Colony subway is not clean and has broken flooring, and walls stained with paan. PIC/ASHISH RAJE
This is one of the busiest subways in eastern suburbs, located under the Eastern Express Highway. It suffers from irregular cleaning, broken flooring, and walls stained with paan. Though locals claim there is a security guard, none were present during mid-day’s visit. Dhanajay Singh, a resident, said, “Subway is always dusty and stinks. Better lighting, CCTV cameras, and regular cleaning are badly needed.”
Kurla Subway
Subway inb Kurla is closed due to ongoing Metro construction, forcing pedestrians to cross the busy road instead. PIC/ASHISH RAJE
One subway at Kurla, near the signal, is closed due to ongoing Metro construction, forcing pedestrians to cross the busy road instead. Another subway connecting Kurla East and West is overrun by hawkers and becomes inaccessible during monsoons.
Mankhurd Subway
Mankhurd Subway is in a deplorable condition. PIC/ASHISH RAJE
Located under the railway tracks, this subway connects Maharashtra Nagar to the Sion-Panvel highway and is in a deplorable condition. It floods during monsoons, rendering it unusable despite a pedestrian bridge built nearby by the BMC. “Flooding during the monsoons is a major problem. A proper footpath would help,” suggested Ashok Kalokhe, a resident.
Western Suburbs
Vanrai Subway (Goregaon)
Vanrai subway lacks accessibility for physically disabled and is not clean. PICS/NIMESH DAVE
This subway near Vanrai police station on the Western Express Highway is popular among residents. However, it lacks accessibility for physically disabled individuals. While lights are installed, there is a need for better tiling, additional lighting, CCTV cameras, and ramps for wheelchair users.
Gundavali Subway (Andheri)
This subway, at the level of the service road, is among the more accessible options. It is well-lit, but locals suggested adding CCTV cameras and deploying security guards for nighttime safety.
Santacruz East Subway (New Agripada)
Santacruz subway is in relatively good condition. PICS/NIMESH DAVE
In relatively good condition, this subway is well-lit but would benefit from a ramp or platform for wheelchair users.
Shankarwadi Subway (Jogeshwari)
Shankarwadi subway urgently requires proper steps and ramps for accessibility. PICS/NIMESH DAVE
This subway urgently requires proper steps and ramps for accessibility. A senior citizen using the subway said, “Pedestrian needs are overlooked, while all facilities are in place for vehicles. This subway needs better lighting, security guards, and CCTV cameras, especially at night, as drug addicts sometimes take refuge here.”
Bandra East Subway (Subhash Nagar)
Bandra East subway faces problems with broken tiles and poor lighting. PICS/NIMESH DAVE
This subway faces problems with broken tiles and poor lighting. Like others, it also needs a ramp to accommodate wheelchair users.
Ramnagar Subway (Near domestic airport)
Ramnagar subway lacks proper illumination also doesn’t have disability access. PICS/NIMESH DAVE
This subway lacks proper illumination and is not wheelchair-friendly.
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Sixteen-year-old Tamil Nadu all-rounder G Kamalini was acquired by
Mumbai Indians for a staggering Rs. 1.60 crore in the WPL 2025 mini-auction held in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Her base price was Rs. 10 lakh. A bidding war ensued between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, ultimately resulting in Mumbai
Indians securing the promising young player.
Kamalini's recent performances in domestic tournaments generated significant interest from various teams.
She was the second-highest run-scorer in the U19 Women’s T20 Trophy. Kamalini amassed 311 runs in eight matches, playing a key role in Tamil Nadu’s title victory in October. Her powerful hitting, including ten sixes, attracted attention.
In the U-19 tri-series final against South Africa, Kamalini's impactful innings of 79 runs for India ‘B’ earned her a spot in the Indian squad for the inaugural U-19 Asia Cup in Malaysia.
Coincidentally, the auction took place on the same day Kamalini showcased her aggressive batting style against Pakistan in the U-19 Asia Cup. She scored a rapid 44 runs off 29 balls.
Kamalini is a versatile cricketer. Besides her batting prowess, she bowls part-time spin and has kept wickets at various age-group levels. She is currently honing her skills at the Super Kings academy.
Kamalini's recent performances demonstrate her considerable talent and potential. Her contributions with both bat and ball underscore her versatility.
Mumbai Indians' substantial investment reflects their belief in Kamalini's capabilities and the high expectations they have for her future in the WPL.
Kamalini’s emergence as a sought-after player in the WPL auction underscores the growing depth of women’s cricket in India. Her impressive performances in recent tournaments highlight her potential to become a future star.
The WPL provides a platform for young Indian women cricketers to showcase their skills on a global stage. Kamalini’s selection by Mumbai Indians offers her a valuable opportunity to further develop her game and contribute to the team’s success.
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PVR Inox advanced 1.49% to Rs 1,476.10 after the company announced the opening of a new 6-screen cinema at Mall of Dehradun.
This is PVR INOXs third cinema in Dehradun and the third in Uttarakhand, bringing the total screen count in the state to 16.The cinema features cutting-edge technologies, including 4K Barco projectors, next-gen 3D screens for sharp, ultra-bright visuals, and Dolby 7.1 sound for high-definition audio. It is also designed to be inclusive, offering accessible seating and pathways for a comfortable experience for all patrons.
Ajay Bijli, managing director of PVR INOX, said, With Dehradun emerging as a smart city, the demand for modern, high-quality entertainment is increasing. We are excited to bring our premium cinema experience to this vibrant city.
The new PVR INOX multiplex will provide moviegoers with an immersive environment that perfectly complements the city's growing infrastructure and progressive outlook and only provides a top-tier movie experience but also mirrors the citys forwardthinking vision by offering the latest in cinematic technology, comfort, and design.
Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, executive director of PVR Inox, said, Were happy to bring our immersive cinema experience to the city at the Mall of Dehradun, the perfect hub for moviegoers, offering an exquisite combination of luxury retail, high-end fashion, dining, entertainment, and wellness.
This prime location enhances the cinema experience, making it the ultimate destination for leisure and relaxation. With this opening, were further strengthening our foothold in North India, bringing world-class cinematic experiences to a region eager for premium entertainment options. We are certain that the cinema would be a great destination for moviegoers.
With this opening, PVR INOX has strengthened its growth momentum and has opened 256 screens across 43 properties in 28 cities since the merger.
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PVR INOX is engaged in the business of movie exhibition & production and operates the largest cinema circuit across India. The company earns revenue from the sale of movie tickets, in-cinema advertisements/product displays, and the sale of food and beverages and restaurant business.
The cinema chain operators reported consolidated net loss of Rs 11.8 crore in Q2 FY25 as against net profit of Rs 166.3 crore recorded in Q2 FY24.Revenue from operations declined 18.89% year on year (YoY) to Rs 1,622.1 crore in the quarter ended 30 September 2024.
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Leading law firm expands team
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Thackray Williams grows its commercial division after record-breaking revenue, hiring four lawyers and seeking more
Thackray Williams, a leading London and Kent law firm, is expanding its commercial team following unprecedented growth. The firm has added four lawyers across its commercial practices, driven by a 30% year-on-year income boost and a three-year revenue increase of 82%.
New hires include Partner Richard Ludlow, specialising in insolvency and director disqualifications, and Consultant Andrew Harbourne, an expert in construction law. Senior Associate Nicki Rundle and Associate Solicitor Susan Collins join the commercial property team to support regional clients in Kent and Bromley.
The firm’s strategy focuses on broadening its commercial expertise, moving beyond high-street services to provide holistic legal solutions. With record 2023/4 revenues of £12.2 million, Thackray Williams aims for £15 million by 2026 and £20 million by 2030.
Emma Thompson, Head of Employment and Corporate/Commercial, emphasises a proactive recruitment drive to meet growing demand. "We’re seeking experienced lawyers who share our ambition and value a balanced work-life culture," she said.
The firm is renowned for its innovative approach and holds the prestigious LEXCEL Practice Management Standard, achieving top recognition in Legal 500 and Chambers Guides. Thackray Williams is set on becoming a top 200 UK law firm.
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Washington, D.C. – The American people have had enough of outsized bureaucracy and wasteful government spending. I introduced a package of bills known as the “DOGE Acts” to hold the federal government accountable for managing taxpayer dollars to coincide with President-elect Trump’s recently announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Read more here.
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It should be common sense that those who have committed crimes against our citizens should be deported. In a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, I called on Chairman Durbin to pass the CLEAR Act, which would ensure state and local law enforcement officials can help the federal government deport criminal illegal immigrants from the U.S.
Every day the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is stalled in the House, more children are dying. X CEO Linda Yaccarino recently announced her support for my bipartisan legislation to protect children online. With the backing of free speech champions like Elon Musk and Donald Trump, Jr., along with parents, advocates, and over 240 organizations, KOSA must be signed into law this Congress. Read more here.
The Volunteer State is proud to be home to so many iconic musical landmarks for tourists to enjoy – from Graceland in Memphis to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, and Dollywood in Pigeon Forge. My bipartisan American Music Tourism Act recently passed the Senate, and it would support and increase music tourism for both domestic and international visitors.
As the U.S. prepares to host the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics, law enforcement must be equipped to combat organized crime and match-fixing. Recently, I wrote a bipartisan letter to the Department of Justice on the growing risk of match-fixing in the United States and its potential ties to organized crime around the world.
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NEW DELHI: Mumbai cricketer Simran Shaikh on Sunday emerged as the highest-valued player at the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction 2025, with
Gujarat Giants securing her for Rs 1.90 crore, while experienced India player
Sneh Rana remained unsold in Bengaluru.
During the auction, where five teams aimed to fill 19 positions from 120 available players for next year's WPL, other significant acquisitions included West Indies player Deandra Dottin (Rs 1.70 crore - Gujarat Giants), young wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini (
Mumbai Indians - Rs 1.60 crore), Prema Rawat (Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Rs 1.20 crore) and N Charani (Delhi Capitals - Rs 55 lakh).
Simran's selection followed intense bidding between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants.
The 22-year-old middle-order batter Simran, who previously represented UP Warriorz in the 2023 WPL season, has accumulated 176 runs in 11 matches for Mumbai, averaging 22 with a strike rate of 100.57.
All-rounder Dottin, currently touring India with the West Indies squad for the white-ball series, commanded the highest price among international players. Gujarat Giants secured her services for the second time at auction.
Dottin, aged 33, with experience of 132 WT20Is, started at a base price of Rs 50 lakh. Despite interest from UP Warriorz, Gujarat Giants secured her signature.
Previously, she was contracted by Gujarat Giants for Rs 60 lakh before WPL 2023 but missed the tournament due to medical certificate complications, which she later disputed.
Tamil Nadu's G Kamalini, aged 16, fresh from scoring 44 in India's victory against Pakistan at the U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur on December 9, received her highest professional payment of Rs 1.60 crore from Mumbai Indians.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the second WPL edition champions, acquired Prema Rawat for Rs 1.20 crore.
Uttarakhand's Nandini Kashyap, selected for India's three-match T20I series versus West Indies beginning in Navi Mumbai, joined Delhi Capitals.
Delhi Capitals further strengthened their squad by acquiring Ireland's Sarah Bryce, India's U19 captain Niki Prasad, and N Charani.
RCB secured Uttarakhand's Raghvi Bisht, who features in India's West Indies T20I series squad, alongside Joshitha JV and Mumbai's Jagravi Pawar.
Daniel Vettori bowls to India players in the nets at The Gabba
Inaugural WPL champions Mumbai Indians added South African
Nadine de Klerk, Akshita Maheshwari and Sanskriti Gupta to their roster.
Gujarat Giants, who finished last in both previous WPL seasons, recruited England's Danielle Gibson and Prakashika Naik.
UP Warriorz welcomed Australian Alana King, joining captain Alyssa Healy, and also signed Arushi Goel and Kranti Goud.
The auction concluded without any capped India players being purchased, including senior player Sneh Rana, who had previously captained Gujarat Giants in the tournament's first edition.
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Real Estate stocks were trading with gains, with the BSE Realty index rising 136.64 points or 1.62% at 8585.57 at 09:42 IST.
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A man walks past a hoarding depicting a fort in Konkan on Link Road in Borivli West.
A star is born
Chef Surender Mohan (centre) accepts the Michelin honour in Doha
Indian cuisine is picking up Michelins by the dozen this year. After Vikas Khanna’s Bungalow, the most recent Indian-themed restaurant to earn the moniker is Jamavar Doha. Led by co-founder Samyukta Nair, and helmed by culinary director chef Surender Mohan, the restaurant earned a Michelin star in the inaugural Michelin Guide for Qatar last week. Describing it as a ‘moment of national pride,’ Mohan said, “I have been associated with Jamavar for the last 24 years ever since we started the first Jamavar in Bengaluru in 2001. Since that success, we have spread all over India, and later to London.” The Michelin star is an award for their aspirations to achieve authenticity, he added, “We wanted to achieve authenticity in every single dish. It is a challenge to maintain this authenticity on every single serving, with consistency. We achieved that standard with good ingredients, local products and authenticity. Now, when we mention Jamavar, patrons have high expectations.” Co-founder Samyukta Nair noted, “As an Indian, it fills me with immense pride to see Jamavar Doha receive this accolade. It’s a celebration of Indian ingenuity, talent, and passion. This milestone is not just for us but for India as a whole, proving that our culinary art is truly world-class.”
Marseille magic in Mumbai
The crew performs at an earlier concert
Last weekend, French collective (La) Horde from the Ballet National de Marseille found new fans just a hop skip and jump away in Colaba. The group presented a new jumpstyle choreography titled To Da Bone as part of the cultural programming of the Embassy of France in India in collaboration with The French Institute in India and Alliance Française de Bombay. As for what might have struck a chord with Mumbaikars, a troupe member revealed, “Being a high-energy footwork-driven style, there exist some overlaps with Indian classical styles. While the contexts differ, the passion and dedication to movement create a unique connection.” AF Bombay director Laurent Vergain (below) seemed to agree, “I have been living in Mumbai for the past four months now, and for me, the city’s pace and spirit mirrors the dance form’s quick footwork and high energy beats. I believe that the audience witnessed a hint of the city of dreams in this dynamic event.”
Wilsonian salute for Nissim Ezekiel
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Wilson College, Chowpatty will ring in special celebrations of old boy, Nissim Ezekiel on his centennial birth anniversary today.
“He studied English literature at Wilson between 1941 and 1945. He was an exemplary student. So, it is right to pay tribute to his talents through a new generation,” shared Vinita Mathew, head of department of English literature at the college.
Today’s celebrations will be led by students of the English department who have created an exhibition centred on his poems. “In addition, we will have his daughter, Kalpana Ezekiel Chogle, as our guest of honour.
Older daughter, Kavita Ezekiel Mendonca will also join us on Zoom to release her book, Nissim Ezekiel: Poet and Father. The students of the department have also choreographed a performance of his poems, as well as a recitation,” Mathew (right) revealed.
An eco-friendly Christmas
Children participate at a previous workshop by the group
Christmas trees are often adorned by elements that have special significance. On December 21, the Roots Nature Club will host a workshop on Carter Road in Bandra for children above four years where they will scour for natural elements like twigs, branches, leaves and roots. In doing so, the children can learn about the special role that these elements play and how they contribute to the ecosystem. They will then get to place these elements on a Christmas tree, assembled by the club using similar items. This eco-friendly exercise will provide children with a platform to learn the importance of the key role that these elements play. “We often hold workshops for our members, and this is the idea for our Christmas edition. The inspiration stems from the idea of the ornaments of the Christmas tree that usually denote an item special to the person placing it,” Pooja Hemdev, founder, and the club’s lead facilitator, told this diarist.
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The Women's Premier League (WPL) is gearing up for its third season with an auction scheduled for December 15th in Bengaluru. This follows closely on the heels of the major IPL auction held in Saudi Arabia.
How many players are to be auctioned?This upcoming WPL auction is relatively small, with only 19 slots available across the five franchises. The concise nature of the auction suggests it could be completed within a couple of hours.
The initial list of over 400 potential players has been narrowed down to 120. This shortlist, compiled with input from the franchises, includes 91 Indian players (nine capped) and 29 overseas players. These players will be competing for a maximum of five slots per team.
The youngest player on the shortlist is 13-year-old left-arm seamer Anshu Nagar from Delhi. The oldest player is 34-year-old Australian batter Laura Harris, who was released by Delhi Capitals.
Who has the biggest purse?Gujarat Giants hold the largest purse going into the auction. They have Rs 4.4 crore to fill four slots, two of which can be overseas players. This substantial purse is a result of their last-place finishes in the previous two seasons, leading them to release six players – the most of any franchise.
Delhi Capitals, the runners-up in both previous WPL seasons, have the smallest purse at Rs 2.5 crore. They can fill upto four slots, including one overseas player. Each of the five franchises have a total budget of Rs 15 crore, increased from Rs 13.5 crore last year, for building their squads.
Team compositionUnlike the IPL, the WPL does not utilise the Impact Player rule. This means teams can only field the eleven players announced at the toss. WPL teams are permitted to field five overseas players, as long as the fifth player represents an Associate nation.
Two Associate nation players have participated in the WPL so far: Tara Norris from the USA and Kathryn Bryce from Scotland. Tara Norris notably achieved the WPL's first five-wicket haul, playing for Delhi Capitals against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
This year's shortlist includes three Associate nation players. They are Theertha Satish and Samaira Dharnidharka, both all-rounders from the UAE, and batter Sarah Bryce from Scotland, who recently played for the Sydney Sixers in the WBBL.
What is the base price?Only two players have placed themselves in the highest base price for the auction: England captain Heather Knight and West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin. Their reserve price is set at Rs 50 lakh.
When will WPL 2025 take place?The BCCI is aiming for a three-week window for the third WPL season. This window is expected to begin in the third week of January, following the IPL's commencement on March 14th. The official dates and venues are yet to be announced.
WPL auction live streaming - When and where to watch WPL auction live on TV and online
What: TATA WPL 2025 Player Auction
When: 15 December, 2024
Where: Bengaluru, India
Time: 2:30pm IST onwards
Live streaming on: JioCinema
Television broadcast on: Sports18 - 1 (SD & HD)
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New paralegal accreditation introduced for banking and finance
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Law Society of Scotland recognises specialisation in banking, adding value to paralegals' expertise
The Law Society of Scotland has introduced a new paralegal accreditation focused on the banking and finance sector, expanding its accreditation programme to 15 distinct areas of law. This new certification builds on the previous success of the asset management practice competency and highlights the essential role that paralegals play in delivering effective legal services in financial services.
Accreditation for paralegals in banking and finance is aimed at recognising their specialised knowledge, experience, and professional competencies. Paralegals who demonstrate these qualifications will now hold an official designation confirming their expertise in this critical area of financial law, which will strengthen client confidence and the overall efficiency of legal service delivery in banking and financial sectors.
Sharon Connolly, Convener of the Accredited Paralegal Committee, welcomed the new accreditation as a crucial milestone:
“I am delighted we can further recognise the quality work and expertise provided by paralegals in banking and finance, building on the success of the asset management practice area. Bringing our paralegal accreditation programme up to 15 distinct practice areas is a landmark moment for us and shows the importance of paralegals in the workplace.”
She emphasised that paralegals contribute significantly to legal operations, ensuring that processes are seamless and client interactions are efficient, highlighting their growing importance in the legal sector.
Bruce Stephen, a member of the Law Society’s Banking, Company, and Insolvency Sub-Committee, highlighted the increasing demand for legal services in banking and financial operations. He said:
“Demand for legal outputs in relation to banking and financial services continues to grow, and paralegals are at the centre of ensuring that work is delivered effectively. Accreditation recognises the skill and expertise of paralegals who are dedicating their careers to delivering this work. It also gives clients additional confidence in the work being carried out by their solicitors and paralegals teams.”
Stephen pointed out that the new accreditation not only validates paralegals’ commitment and expertise but also strengthens client trust in the teams working within financial and legal departments, ensuring that deliverables meet high professional and ethical standards.
This new accreditation demonstrates the Law Society of Scotland’s commitment to supporting the development of paralegals in various legal specialisms. Paralegals are increasingly seen as integral members of legal teams, and their expertise allows law firms and in-house legal departments to deliver services more efficiently and cost-effectively.
With 15 distinct areas of recognised practice, the accreditation now covers a comprehensive range of legal disciplines, ensuring that paralegals have the necessary knowledge and competencies to address complex legal challenges in their respective fields.
Clients stand to benefit significantly from the accreditation, knowing that their legal interactions are supported by paralegals whose skills have been officially recognised and validated. In financial services, this ensures that all legal advice and transactional support adhere to industry standards, improving service delivery and maintaining legal integrity.
Paralegals who earn the new banking and finance accreditation will also find new opportunities for professional development and recognition within their firms and the wider legal community, advancing their careers and expertise in a specialised and crucial area of financial law.
The introduction of the banking and finance paralegal accreditation by the Law Society of Scotland marks a significant milestone in legal professional recognition and development. It reflects the growing importance of paralegals in specialised legal sectors and underscores their indispensable role in maintaining efficiency, professionalism, and trust in client services. As demand for legal services in the financial sector continues to grow, these accredited paralegals will play a crucial role in delivering reliable, competent, and trusted legal support in Scotland’s banking and financial services landscape.
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