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“Look, we’re professionals and we take every game as it comes. This is a big series for us and a very challenging one. So, from our point of view, it’s good build-up for a World Cup; but at the same time, you know, we’re very much focused on this series.””We know how strong Bangladesh are in their home conditions, so it’s a good challenge for us against them. And it’s my first time playing here, so certainly plenty to learn on my behalf. But the boys are really looking forward to tomorrow and getting underway,” Ferguson was quoted as saying…

The Agency has filed an affidavit in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the CLAT 2024 be held in all regional languages listed in the Constitution’s Eighth Schedule, and not just in English.Saying that it will be of great assistance, NTA has sought Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) or any particular NLU’s support for smooth and fair conduct of CLAT (UG)- 2024.NTA has said that it would be in a position to conduct the CLAT Exam in English and other Indian Languages, and that the exam can even be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode, like…

According to the HP Work Relationship Index, 50 per cent of Indian knowledge workers show a sense of workplace contentment against only 27 per cent of the global workforce reporting a healthy relationship with work.”We’re seeing a major change in what matters most to India’s workforce. They’re seeking job satisfaction through flexibility, mental well-being, effective leadership, and the right tools,” said Gurpreet Singh Brar, Vice President, HP India market.The study surveyed over 15,600 respondents, including knowledge workers, IT decision-makers, and business leaders in 12 countries, with a sample size of over 1,300 respondents in India.The survey pinpointed six key drivers…

Tvesa had three bogeys between the eighth and the 13th as she carded 2-over 74.At one stage Ananya Datar (71-71), who shot a second straight 71 to come within three shots, was just one behind after 11 holes, at the rather challenging Gary Player layout which hosts India’s biggest women’s event, the Hero Women’s Indian Open next month.Tvesa was 5-under 139 for two rounds and Ananya Datar, seeking her maiden Hero WPGT win, was at 2-under 142.The rest of the field was way behind. Khushi Khanijau (75-70) rose up the leader board to get to third at 1-over 145, while…

Buriram (Thailand), Sep 20 (IANS) After losing to Korea 0-8 in their first encounter of the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers Indian U17 women’s football team is ready for some creditable performances in the next two matches to turn the table and open up the opportunity for a berth in the next round.The India U17 team are fully aware of the challenges ahead; they are pitted against hosts Thailand, the country known as the “Land of Smiles”. The nickname is not merely a reflection of their cheerful culture, it also characterises their approach to sports – maintaining a positive…

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday announced the extension of their association with the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) to organise the 3rd National Physical Disability T20 Cricket Championship from September 28 to October 8 in Udaipur, Rajasthan.The tournament will be organised in association with non-profit charitable organisation Narayan Seva Sansthan.The competition is set to create history of being recorded by the Guinness Book of World Records as the Biggest Cricket Tournament of Physically Disabled Cricketers with participation from over 400 talented Divyang Cricketers who will be representing 24 State…

Bengaluru, Sep 20 (IANS) Edtech major Byju’s on Wednesday elevated Arjun Mohan as the CEO of its India operations, as it mulls to sell some of its subsidiaries to repay its outstanding $1.2 billion Term Loan B (TLB) amid “difficult business restructuring”.Mohan succeeds Mrinal Mohit, founding partner and the outgoing head of India business at Byju’s, who is embarking on a new journey to pursue personal aspirations.Mohan was a part of the founding team and last served as the Chief Business Officer, before rejoining the company recently.He spent the last three months working closely with founder and Group CEO Byju…

The funding will be used to partner with more creators and develop new tools for them, attract more talent across tech and product, and bolster monetisation efforts, the startup said in a statement.The funding round was joined by MIXI Inc, along with existing backers Waterbridge Ventures, Lumikai Fund, Kalaari Capital, Convivialite Ventures and Rocket Capital.With this fresh funding, Eloelo has raised $37.5 million to date. The round comes 14 months after its Series A round of $13 million in June 2022.“Our growth of 400 per cent YoY showcases the love users have given the product. This fundraise in such a…

Balagopal said this soon after taking part in the Onam Bumber lottery results draw, here. The first prize this time has been the biggest in the history of the state lotteries, a staggering Rs 25 crores for a ticket prize of Rs 500.After tax, the first prize winner will get Rs 13.75 crores and the winning ticket has been sold by a Kozhikode dealer to his sub-dealer at Palakkad, where the winning ticket was purchased.“There are several aspects that the Kerala lotteries lead the rest of the country and it includes the maximum number of prizes in a single draw.…

The more than a minute-long video was shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday by Insight UK, a Hindu advocacy group, which said the priest was “pushed around” and “manhandled”.Identifying the cop as Adam Ahmed of Leicester Police, the group said that he used “excessive force against peaceful Hindu devotees”.”Last night (September 19) Officer Adam Ahmed of Leicestershire Police used what we believe is excessive force against peaceful Hindu devotees celebrating #GaneshChaturthi. Hindu priest manhandled by Officer Adam Ahmed of @leicspolice,” Insight UK wrote on X.”We condemn the actions of the officer and believe that the actions by Mr Ahmed…