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Travel boom in India: A record number of Indians will be traveling the world in 2024

Travel boom in India: A record number of Indians will be traveling the world in 2024

The Mastercard research emphasizes how rising middle-class travel is driving the expansion of global tourism. A record number of Indians are traveling abroad at the same time as India is growing in popularity as a travel destination.An unparalleled increase in the number of Indian tourists experiencing international places has been observed in 2024, a year of great significance for the travel industry in India. Data from the most recent report on travel trends (2024) by the Mastercard Economics Institute, "Travel Trends 2024: Breaking Boundaries," indicates that India's expanding middle class, along with more routes available and a larger traveler base, has helped the country reach new heights in international tourism.A decade ago, it would have taken a full year to reach the astounding 97 million passengers that Indian airports welcomed in the first quarter of 2024. This increase is a result of India's strong economic growth and increased per capita disposable income, which are fueling the country's residents' strong desire to travel abroad.India's domestic travel industry has experienced a notable surge, with passenger volume up 21% from 2019 levels. Furthermore, there has been a notable surge in foreign travel from India, with a 4% rise in passenger traffic as of March 2024.In March 2024, Chennai accomplished a noteworthy milestone when total passenger traffic surpassed pre-pandemic levels. This was a critical turning point in the tourism industry's ongoing recovery. Over the previous year, Bengaluru has continuously kept its domestic passenger traffic numbers above that of 2019. This resilience is partially explained by the city's service industries seeing a renaissance and the progressive return of employees to their offices.  

Published 06 Jun 2024 11:36 AM

OnePlus Open 2 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC is expected to launch in Q1 2025.

OnePlus Open 2 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC is expected to launch in Q1 2025.

The company's first folding smartphone, the OnePlus Open, debuted last year with triple back cameras bearing the Hasselblad name and a high-resolution cover display (Read our Review). There are already rumors that a foldable's replacement is in the works. Thanks to a tipster, we now know some additional information regarding the impending foldable. The OnePlus Open 2, which may be a repackaged Oppo Find N5, is rumored to operate on the unreleased Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC.A well-known Weibo tipster named Digital Chat Station (whose username is translated from Chinese) stated that the OnePlus Open 2 is expected to launch in 2025's first quarter. It is rumored to be powered by Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC. In October of this year, Qualcomm is anticipated to introduce the chipset.The anticipated OnePlus Open replacement is expected to include a slim design, a high-resolution cover screen, an updated hinge to minimize weight, and a "ultra-flat" inside screen. It is probably going to be slim, and it might keep the OnePlus Open's periscope camera. It is very likely to launch as the Oppo Find N5, rebranded. The Find N3 was rebranded as the predecessor.In October 2023, the OnePlus Open made its debut in India, retailing for Rs. 1,39,999 for the 16GB RAM + 512GB storage model alone. It sports a 6.31-inch (1,116x2,484 pixels) 2K LTPO 3.0 Super Fluid AMOLED cover screen and a 7.82-inch (2,268x2,440 pixels) 2K Flexi-fluid LTPO 3.0 AMOLED inner display. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and has 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM.The Hasselblad-branded triple rear camera arrangement on the OnePlus Open is powered by a 48-megapixel primary camera. Its two front cameras include a 32-megapixel secondary camera and a 20-megapixel primary selfie camera. The 4,800mAh battery within the foldable allows for 67W SuperVOOC charging.    

Published 06 Jun 2024 11:26 AM

Advertisers may design advertising more easily with Metas latest generative AI features.

Advertisers may design advertising more easily with Metas latest generative AI features.

On May 8, Facebook's parent company Meta expanded its paid verification program and revealed new generative AI-based advertising tools to help businesses grow.The massive social networking site has given advertisers access to full-image and text production tools to enable them produce ads more quickly and develop a variety of ad versions that will boost ad performance.With text overlay capabilities, businesses can now develop whole image variations based on the original advertising creative. The prior features of enlarging photos to better fit numerous surfaces and creating new backgrounds surrounding product photographs—first presented in October 2023—are now enhanced.According to the company, the picture expansion feature—which enables companies to modify creative assets to match various aspect ratios on various surfaces—will now be accessible on Reels and Feed on Facebook and Instagram. As a result, advertisers are able to create ads for various formats in a more efficient manner.For example, a coffee company promoting a cup of coffee can utilize this functionality to generate additional background variations, such as ones that represent a lovely farm, and can even modify the coffee cup to give more imaginative designs. According to Meta, in the upcoming months, advertisers will also be able to specify their preferred images through text prompts.Additionally, businesses will be able to add text overlay to AI-generated photos, giving them the choice of twelve of the most well-liked font typefaces.Marketers will be able to produce headline variations for their ads in addition to the main text thanks to the new text generating capabilities. By stressing the major selling points based on their past campaigns and the language inputs from businesses, Meta said the company is currently testing the generated text's ability to replicate the voice and tone of the brands.According to the firm, new functionalities will soon be developed using Meta's most recent large language model, Llama 3, which will enhance ad performance and yield suggestions of a higher caliber.By the end of the year, Meta hopes to have these generative AI features available globally, having begun to roll them out to marketers.The Advantage+ creative function, which automatically optimizes the images and videos to versions that the brand's audience is more likely to interact with, will make these features available in the company's Ads Manager."By bringing all of the generative AI features together in one place, businesses will be able to see the benefits of automation and generative AI at the same time" according to the business.  

Published 04 Jun 2024 10:36 PM

Nykaa Q4 Results: Net profit soars 187% YoY; GMV growth in the beauty industry reaches its greatest level in six quarters; five salient features

Nykaa Q4 Results: Net profit soars 187% YoY; GMV growth in the beauty industry reaches its greatest level in six quarters; five salient features

Results for the January-March quarter of fiscal 2023–24 (Q4FY24) were released by Nykaa's parent company, FSN E-Commerce Ventures, on Wednesday, May 22. The results showed a massive four-fold increase in the quarterly net profit attributable to shareholders, with a preference for customer retention over steep discounts. In the fourth quarter of FY24, the net profit increased by 187% to ₹6.9 crore from ₹2.4 crore during the same period the previous year. The company headed by Falguni Nayar had a 28% increase in operating revenue in the March quarter, totaling ₹1,668 crore, as opposed to ₹1,302 crore during the same period the previous year. The inclination of wealthy customers for high-end cosmetics and fragrances from names like Dior, Bobbi Brown, and Estee Lauder drove the sales.  

Published 04 Jun 2024 10:34 PM

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Advertising and Media are the essential verticals in any country and both goes parallely while deciding any strategy for promotions. Advertising has been segregrated between Online & Offline advertising which has further wings under them whereas the Media is also categorize in Offline which is Traditional Media like TV, Newspaper, Magazine and its Online Media form which is through digital platforms like Websites, Social Media, Video Channels and others.

Manoj Bajpayee rules off the idea that Farzi and The Family Man might combine in the same universe I doubt Raj and DK would want to mix it up.

Manoj Bajpayee rules off the idea that Farzi and The Family Man might combine in the same universe I doubt Raj and DK would want to mix it up.

Manoj Bajpayee rules off the idea that Farzi and The Family Man might combine in the same universe: "I doubt Raj and DK would want to mix it up."Famous directors Raj and DK, who gained recognition for their Prime Video smash The Family Man, also helmed the well-liked thriller series Farzi, which starred Vijay Sethupathi and Shahid Kapoor. Soon after Farzi's premiere, viewers began drawing parallels between the worlds of the two shows. Manoj Bajpayee, who plays the lead in The Family Man, addressed rumors that the two worlds would combine in a recent interview."I don't think this will happen," Manoj stated in a Lallantop interview. We currently have four seasons of Family Man to finish. Before we can think of anything, we must fulfill that pledge. However, Family Man is a pretty large universe in and of itself, so I don't think these universes will join. Raj, DK, and Amazon wouldn't want to combine it with anything else, in my opinion.The filmmakers Raj & DK are aware of what the OTT audience wants. They produced "Farzi" and "The Family Man," which went on to shatter records in the OTT industry. Each of these shows has its own fan base. Following the premiere of "Farzi," some viewers compared the two shows on social media. They discussed the possibility of a future merger. Manoj Bajpayee ended this conjecture and disclosed the wider reality in a recent interview.Actor Manoj Bajpayee responded to the idea of "The Family Man" and "Farzi" coming together in a statement to Lallantop. "I don't think this will happen," the actor stated. We currently have four seasons of Family Man to finish. Before we can think of anything, we must fulfill that pledge. However, Family Man is a pretty large universe in and of itself, so I don't think these universes will join. Raj, DK, and Amazon wouldn't want to combine it with anything else, in my opinion.Fans with keen eyes have noticed parallels between the two programs. These conjectures were stoked by these Easter eggs. The author of "The Family Man" addressed these rumors in a previous interview. Suparn S. Varma asked the audience to enjoy the presentation but did not divulge much. Suparn stated, "Let fans of both shows have fun till Season 3 comes out," in an interview with Indian Express. That's the enjoyable part. This is the lovely bond that develops between viewers who adore a program and its characters. The third season of "The Family Man" is currently not in production. Four seasons are anticipated for the program.  

Exam dates for the Class 10 and 12 boards in Maharashtra are revised for 2024.

Exam dates for the Class 10 and 12 boards in Maharashtra are revised for 2024.

Maharashtra Board Exams 2024: The Maharashtra Board will no longer permit candidates to read questions ten minutes prior to the exam's start time.The Maharashtra Class 10 and 12 board 2024 exam dates have been changed by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE). The additional ten minutes to read the question will no longer be granted by the Maharashtra board.Prior to this, students preparing for the board exams for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Class 10 and Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC) Class 12 were given ten minutes to peruse their question papers. At the conclusion of the exam, students will now have an additional ten minutes to finish the question paper. Starting at 11 a.m., the morning shift will now conclude at 2:10 p.m., and the evening shift will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.When it was found that question papers had been leaked at that time in the past, it was decided to eliminate the 10-minute reading interval.  

Experts say Indian students need to focus on developing their soft skills.

Experts say Indian students need to focus on developing their soft skills.

Experts advise Indian students who want to develop their soft skills to engage in extracurricular activities. Participate in voluntary work, collaborate on projects with classmates from other backgrounds, or join a group.In order to study abroad and gain admission to some of the best universities in the world, more than 13,24,954 Indian students apply. Experts claim that although Indian students are widely accepted and frequently praised for their superior technical abilities, they fall short in the soft skills department.Indianexpress.com has often noted in interviews with experts that when Indian students go overseas to seek higher education, the experts advise them to focus on their soft skills. Several specialists agree on the following:A student's capacity to present well, express their ideas properly, and collaborate with others is ensured by their soft skills. By concentrating on gaining these abilities and other aspects of preparedness, kids can be sure they have all the knowledge necessary to succeed in school, the workplace, and life in general.  

 SC notifies NMC and MP Medical College regarding the request of international medical graduates

SC notifies NMC and MP Medical College regarding the request of international medical graduates

In addition to the NMC and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Medical College, Vidisha, the bench also sent notice to the Madhya Pradesh Medical Council on the case filed by the five, which included Sajith SL of Thiruvananthapuram, and scheduled a hearing for March 11.The National Medical Commission (NMC) and a government medical institution in Madhya Pradesh were contacted by the Supreme Court on Tuesday to provide answers to complaints made by some foreign medical graduates over their lack of stipend payment during their internship.The claims of lawyer Tanvi Dubey, who represented five doctors who received their degrees from overseas medical colleges, that they should be treated equally with those who completed their MBBS from Indian universities were noted by a bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta.In addition to the NMC and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Medical College, Vidisha, the bench also sent notice to the Madhya Pradesh Medical Council on the case filed by the five, which included Sajith SL of Thiruvananthapuram, and scheduled a hearing for March 11.During the brief hearing, Dubey contended that despite the NMC's statement stating that these students would be treated equally to Indian medical graduates, they are being denied their legitimate entitlement to a monthly stipend. The appeal requested the issuance of a suitable writ instructing Respondent No. 1 (medical college) to give the Petitioners and students on the list a regular monthly salary for the duration of their internship.It also asked for guidance from the NMC and others on how much should be paid to these students during their internship, in accordance with the guidelines that other medical colleges adhere to. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Medical College in Vidisha is where these students are presently completing their internship.The plea also made reference to the notice from the Government Medical Education Department of Madhya Pradesh dated November 17, 2022, which stipulated that interns will receive a stipend of Rs 12,760 starting on April 1, 2022.  

Is your insufficient sleep preventing you from losing weight?

Is your insufficient sleep preventing you from losing weight?

You don't consume enough protein. An essential vitamin for weight loss is protein. A high-protein diet has been linked to weight loss and a decreased risk of heart disease, according to numerous studies.Eating a balanced diet and exercising frequently lead to weight loss. You could still be wondering, "Why am I not losing weight?" There are a number of reasons why you might not be losing weight, including the medications you take, the way you exercise, or the way you eat. Even if you follow all the "right" procedures, you could not see any weight loss or the intended outcomes. Continue reading to find out why you may not be dropping pounds.You've probably heard the advice countless times: consume fewer calories if you're attempting to lose weight. However, some people might not be aware that eating too little can also be a factor in weight reduction. Lisa Young, Ph.D., R.D., an adjunct nutrition professor at New York University and nutritionist, confirms that lowering calories too much can actually impede weight reduction. "Restricting calories too much almost always backfires," adds Young. There's a good explanation for that: burning calories requires calories in the body. She draws attention to the similarity to trying to start a fire. To light the fireplace, you must set kindling inside of it.Food should be viewed as a delectable, well-earned pleasure, but it should also be seen as your body's kindling—it speeds up your metabolism, which helps you lose weight. According to Young, when you eat enough, the body uses the food as fuel first and then uses the fat it has been storing as fuel. However, excessive calorie restriction puts your body in "starvation mode," which causes it to begin breaking down lean muscle tissue in order to preserve its energy reserves. In the end, this may reduce metabolism and make weight loss more difficult. The National Institutes of Health state that eating too few calories raises the body's level of the stress hormone cortisol, which not only makes it more difficult to lose weight but is also harmful in a number of other ways.Everybody has varying calorie requirements depending on their activity level, gender, and goals. However, the NIH recommends that women take 2000 calories per day to maintain their weight and 1500 calories per day to shed up to one pound per week. Your body finds it more difficult to carry out the fundamental biological processes that keep you healthy and energized when your calorie intake falls too low. Here are a few indicators that you might not be eating enough to lose weight if you're not sure if you're hitting the quantity that works for you.  

Why is it so popular on the internet?

Why is it so popular on the internet?

Andy Frisella, an entrepreneur, developed a mental toughness program called the "75 Hard" Challenge. Throughout the course of the 75-day challenge, participants pledge to adhere to a series of daily goals, which include two 45-minute workouts (one of which must be done outside), a rigorous diet devoid of cheat meals, drinking a gallon of water, reading 10 pages of a non-fiction book, taking a picture of their progress, and giving up alcohol. The goal of the challenge is to build habits that promote wellbeing and personal growth by instilling mental toughness, discipline, and resilience. The main prerequisite for finishing the challenge is finishing every job for 75 straight days.It's enjoyable to connect with people all around the world through the Internet. People utilize it as a means of communication, exchanging papers, entertainment, knowledge, and a plethora of diverse workouts that are beneficial and useful in many ways. Looking around the internet, I came across a lot of informative websites with a variety of viewpoints. Among them are Twitter, Facebook, Google, and so on.I am alluding to the reasons behind the increasing popularity of the Internet here. 1) One easy approach to express our opinions and share our thoughts was through communication, which also served as an additional online use. The internet is essentially a library, full of information on a plethora of topics you would not have known about—that is, if you happen onto that theme. There are numerous additional options available for sending messages. In the end, communication prompted composed social orders where we could cooperate for more benefit.2) People use the internet to get information. To believe any important facts, they need to view completely diverse internet indexes such as Google and Yahoo. In a similar vein, people adore browsing websites such as Wikipedia, which is essentially an online reference book.3) Social networking is a vital tool for keeping in touch with loved ones. Many social networking services, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, are widely used by users to communicate with friends. Popular social networking sites are inbuilt such as how they are many users friendly.4) In essence, Hyperlink provided methods for crawling and searching through millions of webpages. The Google PageRank algorithm would not function without this method.5) Everyone uses the internet to send files, including individuals who are students and businesspeople who work in offices and schools. This is a crucial aspect of their existence. To share data, people use a variety of email services including Gmail, Yahoomail, Hotmail, etc.6) Online purchasing, which allows you to look easy and get the thing delivered more quickly. Often, you will receive a comparable or even better discount on clothing. For ease of use, a lot of individuals purchase goods online. Email is instantaneous, and almost everyone knows how to use it. 7) People love to surf the internet to obtain a live update on any news, including the newest news and cricket and football match scores. Websites that offer instant news are such like Yahoo! and Google News. 8) The era of globalization has made the internet significant. There is a lot of information available on the Internet, which people utilize on a regular basis to  

Uncovering the Connection Between Alcohol Use and Bowel Cancer in 2024:

Uncovering the Connection Between Alcohol Use and Bowel Cancer in 2024:

By increasing public awareness of the risk factors and symptoms of bowel cancer during Cancer Awareness Month in 2024, we can promote early identification and enhance the prognosis for people who are impacted by the illness.Bowel cancer, commonly referred to as colorectal cancer, is a kind of cancer that affects the rectum and the colon, the large intestine. It happens when aberrant cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control, creating a tumor. This tumor poses a serious risk to one's life because it has the ability to infect nearby tissues and spread to other sections of the body. Although the precise origin of bowel cancer is unknown, risk factors for the disease include age, family history, and certain lifestyle choices like smoking and a diet heavy in processed foods.We all know today that alcohol is bad for us; among the dangerous illnesses it causes is cancer, particularly colorectal cancer. When we inquired about the connection between alcohol consumption and bowel cancer, Dr. Vinay Samuel Gaikwad, Director of Surgical Oncology (The Oncology Centre), CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, clarified that alcohol enters the intestinal tract and comes into direct contact with the mucosa lining the intestine, stomach, colon, and rectum. Alcohol decomposes into toxic compounds that can destroy your cells' DNA and expose them to mutations that can lead to cancer. Furthermore, drinking too much alcohol can lead to persistent inflammation in the digestive tract, which is another established risk factor for colon cancer.Alcohol's effects on hormones may also have a role in the development of cancer. Your odds can be increased by even modest alcohol consumption, and the risk increases with increased consumption.Although drinking alcohol increases your risk of colon cancer, not everyone who drinks will get colon cancer. But one of the most effective ways to lower your risk of developing this cancer is to take control of your health and cut back on alcohol.  

England leads India by 126 runs on Day 3 of the first Test thanks to a century from Ollie Pope.

England leads India by 126 runs on Day 3 of the first Test thanks to a century from Ollie Pope.

On day three of the first Test match between England and India, here on Saturday, Ollie Pope's undefeated 148 in the second innings propelled his team to 316 for six at stumps.Ollie Pope's century helped England comeback from a 190-run deficit in the first innings to build a 126-run advantage in the second. They finished with 316 for six.Despite England holding a 126-run lead with four wickets remaining and Ollie Pope reaching 148*, India's bowling coach Paras Mhambrey stated that his team was not under duress.Day 3 of the first Test began with India leading by 175 runs, with Axar Patel hoping to consolidate his position as an all-rounder and a well-positioned Ravindra Jadeja aiming for his fourth Test century. There was a great chance that England would be bowled out of the game. The host broadcaster informed Kevin Pietersen in jest at the conclusion of the day that his request for a flight on Saturday had been turned down. Thanks to a brilliant century from Ollie Pope, England not only made sure India's advantage stayed below 200, but they also built a respectable lead of 126 runs.Day 3 of the first Test began with India leading by 175 runs, with Axar Patel hoping to consolidate his position as an all-rounder and a well-positioned Ravindra Jadeja aiming for his fourth Test century. There was a great chance that England would be bowled out of the game. The host broadcaster informed Kevin Pietersen in jest at the conclusion of the day that his request for a flight on Saturday had been turned down. Thanks to a brilliant century from Ollie Pope, England not only made sure India's advantage stayed below 200, but they also built a respectable lead of 126 runs.It was hardly a perfect day for England. Even Ravichandran Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah, two of India's top players, would concede that Pope may have produced the greatest knock by an international batsman in recent memory. In Chennai in 2021, Joe Root did indeed score a double century, but the circumstances and match setup were very different.Pope amassed 17 boundaries in an innings full of sweeps and reverse sweeps, the majority of which kept him undefeated at 148 off 208 balls. Even after Ashwin destroyed England's skipper Ben Stokes at 163 for 5, India was still 27 runs short of batting again. That's when things started to change in the contest.Ben Foakes and Pope teamed together to put together a crucial 123-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Axar Patel bowled Foakes with a low delivery, but Pope ensured that the England supporters could relax at the end of the game.What does it signify for India, though? With four wickets in hand, including Pope's wicket, England lead by 126 runs. Before they bat in the fourth innings, do they worry? According to bowling instructor Parash Mhambrey, no. We don't have a specific target in mind to chase, since our main goal is to arrive tomorrow morning, take early wickets, and lower their total."By establishing a goal, we are not placing any strain on ourselves. In his news conference following the game, Mhambrey stated, "We just want to bowl in the right places to extract turn and bounce from the wicket." Mhambrey derived his confidence from the fact that the pitch's turn is simple to negate because it is not a sharp turn.  

India defeated Ireland by 201 runs in Bloemfontein thanks to their dominance with the bat and the ball.

India defeated Ireland by 201 runs in Bloemfontein thanks to their dominance with the bat and the ball.

India defeated Ireland by 201 runs in Bloemfontein thanks to their dominance with the bat and the ball. Naman Tiwari's 4/53 and Saumy Pandey's 3/21 supported Musheer Khan's explosive century as India easily won.Despite the absence of a few important players, Australia won by 225 runs in Kimberley. They nearly reached 300 thanks to Harry Dixon's 89 before the bowlers helped Zimbabwe be dismissed for just 71.Scorecard Ireland chose to field after winning the toss. In Bloemfontein, India was in cruise control.Ireland's disciplined approach limited India's opportunities to score in the first overs. In the seventh over, Arshin Kulkarni produced India's first boundary with a free-flowing drive.Adarsh Singh opened his arms against John McNally in the ninth over after being cautious earlier. He hammered the medium pacer for two consecutive fours, but as he attempted to go for a third straight four, he was soon caught behind. While Musheer Khan continued to move the ball about, India was able to maintain a four-run average each over. When Kulkarni attempted to withdraw McNally and force the scoring rate, Ireland had another. But the stroke's lack of strength ultimately proved to be his undoing.After reaching the wicket, captain Uday Saharan and Musheer rebuilt the innings together. The first boundary of the pair's stand came in the 31st over as they batted patiently before raising their arms. After that, the scoring rate increased, culminating in a combative play during the last Powerplay. In the 42nd over, India scored 200 runs.Saharan left the game in the 45th over, having made a solid 75, but Musheer persisted till the very end. After reaching a well-deserved hundred, he and the belligerent Aravelly Avanish led India to 300. And even though India lost four wickets in the final 15 balls, a cameo from Sachin Dhas (21* from 9) made sure that the team reached the threshold.Musheer finished with 118 runs, nine fours and four sixes. Ireland didn't lose a wicket in the first overs, but the Indian bowlers also managed to keep them under check. When Saumy Pandey dismissed Jordan Neill in the sixth over, the Boys in Blue took the lead. Naman Tiwari made an instant impression in his fifth over after having trouble with his lines early in the innings. In the course of four balls, he removed Ryan Hunter and Phillipe le Roux from the game.In the second Powerplay, Ireland's innings collapsed. The opening ball of the eleventh over was a short ball that gave Tiwari another wicket. After exactly six balls, Pandey reached his second thanks to a deft stumping by Avanish. And when the disciplined Dhanush Gowda came back for his second spell, Murugan Abhishek's amazing aerial catch helped him get off to a great start.In the fourteenth over, Pandey claimed his third wicket as the wickets kept falling. Then in the fifteenth, Tiwari struck again, leaving Ireland eight down. Ireland managed to hold on for a little while longer thanks to a strong ninth-wicket combination between Daniel Forkin and Oliver Riley, but an overwhelming Indian victory appeared certain. In the 29th over, Ireland was dismissed by bowling. Musheer Khan's game-winning ton earned him the title of Player of the Match. India has easily won Group A with its decisive victory.    

At the Naman Awards, Farokh Engineer and Ravi Shastri were given the Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Awards.

At the Naman Awards, Farokh Engineer and Ravi Shastri were given the Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Awards.

At the glamorous Naman Awards ceremony in Hyderabad, former India wicketkeeper Mr. Farokh Engineer and all-rounder Mr. Ravi Shastri received the Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Awards. The Naman Awards, which honor achievements in both local and international cricket, were given out on Tuesday to commemorate Indian cricket's four most recent seasons (2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, and 2022-23).The Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer-Men went to Mr. Mohd. Shami (2019–20), Mr. R. Ashwin (2020–21), and Mr. Shubman Gill (2022-23) in recognition of their exceptional performances. Mr. Jasprit Bumrah, who had previously won this award in the 2018–19 season, won it again in the 2021–22 season. In a similar vein, Ms. Smriti Mandhana, who won the title of Best International Woman Cricketer in 2017–18, repeated as the winner thanks to her outstanding performances in 2020–21 and 2021–22. In the meantime, Deepti Sharma won big for the 2019–20 and 2022–20 seasons.In acknowledgment of their indispensable contribution to the seamless running of more than two thousand domestic cricket matches each season, K.N. Ananthapadmanabhan, Vrinda Rathi, Jayaraman Madan Gopal, and Rohan Pandit were named the Best Umpire in Domestic Cricket for the following seasons: 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, and 2022–23.Mumbai was named the Best Performance Award winner among State Associations in the BCCI Domestic Tournaments for 2019–20. The team won the Vijay Merchant Trophy, the Women’s U23 T20 Trophy, came in second in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, and advanced to the semi-finals of both the Cooch Behar Trophy and the Col CK Nayudu Trophy. For the 2021–2022 season, Madhya Pradesh emerged victorious after securing the Ranji Trophy, placing second in the Women’s U19 one-day Trophy, and reaching the Col CK Nayudu Trophy semifinals. For their victories in the Men's U25 State A trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the Ranji Trophy, and the Irani Cup, Saurashtra secured the top spot for the 2022–2023 season.  

How Biden might lose the election due to the border

How Biden might lose the election due to the border

The mother of Donald Trump is from Tong, a little Scottish town of 500 people that was formerly under Viking rule. The Heinz family originated in Kallstadt, a Bavarian hamlet with a population of 1,200, where his grandpa was born. England and Ireland are where Joe Biden's forefathers originated. Even Native Americans, who have lived in America for a far longer time than anyone else, are immigrants. The allure of the nation is such that 160 million adults worldwide state that, given the opportunity, they would also relocate there. That's a lot more than the majority of Americans are willing to let in.The fundamental problem that may cost President Biden the election is this mismatch. Riding "border chaos," Mr. Trump won the Republican nomination in 2016 and went on to win the presidency. He ran his campaign at the time on the false pretense that a record number of people were crossing the border illegally. Although it wasn't true back then, it is now.As the US and Texas governments are at odds, Joe Biden begs for emergency powers to close the overflowing border. In the midst of the US-Texas government crisis, President Joe Biden made a passionate plea to lawmakers on Friday to move forward with a contentious plan to address the extraordinary spike in illegal border crossings. According to him, these border security improvements are the "toughest and fairest set of reforms our country has ever had."Even after months of negotiations between the White House and a bipartisan group of senators, the proposal, which would have tied $61.4 billion in aid to Ukraine with tighter border security measures, is unlikely to pass the Senate due to significant opposition from a number of congressional Republicans.In a message published on X (formerly Twitter), Biden, 81, acknowledged how bad the border situation was. He declared, "It's long past time to fix it."  

2024 Budget: FM According to Nirmala Sitharaman, the budget may prioritize these four key sectors.

2024 Budget: FM According to Nirmala Sitharaman, the budget may prioritize these four key sectors.

Expectations for the budget in 2024: Ahead of this year's Lok Sabha elections, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman warned that the NDA administration may prioritize the welfare of women, youth, farmers, and the impoverished in the interim budget. It should be mentioned that the finance minister is scheduled to present the interim budget to the legislature the following week.Speaking at a function on Thursday, Sitharaman stated that the government seeks to uplift these categories without taking into account caste, community, or religion. She said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lately emphasized these target groups: youth, women, farmers, and the destitute."...yuva, women, our food security providers, good farmers, and then the unfortunate impoverished, who still require additional support to be lifted up. " Thus, everything will be directed at the improvement of these four groups alone," Sitharaman stated.She emphasized that since 2014, the goal of the NDA administration has been to address the basic needs of the populace, including housing, energy, water, and roads. She drew attention to the lack of this urgency in the fifty to sixty years prior.She also cited the Red Sea issue as evidence of India's resilience in the face of international adversity. Sitharaman indicated that several countries are eager to collaborate with India in order to forge a long-term arrangement regarding food exports.Highlights of the Interim Budget 2024 Expectations: Youth, women, farmers, and the impoverished would be given priority in the upcoming interim budget, according to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This emphasis is consistent with the target groups declaration made recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  

The BJP Launches Campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

The BJP Launches Campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

The next Prime Minister of India will be chosen by votes cast in elections for 543 parliamentary seats in March and April. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is looking forward to winning three in a row and hopes to re-elect Narendra Modi.For the forthcoming Lok Sabha 2024 election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) officially commenced its polling campaign on Thursday. "Modi ko chunte hai" (let us choose Prime Minister Narendra Modi) will be the slogan used in the election campaign and party tagline.The campaign song highlighted the different programmes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced, including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), Har Ghar Nal Scheme, and Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.After securing 282 seats in 2014, the BJP gained even more clout in 2019 when it secured 303 seats. The BJP had already stated several times that it hoped to win an astounding 400 seats.  

Ram Mandir Ayodhya Pran Pratishtha

Ram Mandir Ayodhya Pran Pratishtha

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) estimates that the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Ceremony in Ayodhya generated business revenue worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore nationwide.The CAIT study claims that before to the famous 'Pran Pratishtha' event of Ayodhya's Ram temple, people went on a shopping binge. According to the CIAT report, Delhi generated revenue of Rs 25,000 crore, while Uttar Pradesh registered commerce of Rs 40,000 crore.According to CAIT's National Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal, small traders have benefited the most. The "Har Sheher Ayodhya, Har Ghar Ayodhya" campaign was also praised by him. Almost 1.5 million programs were hosted by small and major corporate organizations nationwide as part of the campaign, which ran from January 1 to 22.According to CAIT, sales of candies, decorations, devotional souvenirs, and other spiritual things contributed to the enterprises' significant growth. A CAIT had previously predicted that the dedication of the Ram temple will bring in commerce of up to Rs 1 trillion. The estimate provided by CAIT was derived from input gathered from thirty different state trade associations.Khandelwal had said that there is a lot of demand in the marketplaces for printed "kurtas," caps, t-shirts, banners, flags, and banners with images of the Ram temple. On January 22, the freshly built Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya hosted the Pran Pratishtha ritual for Lord Ram.PM Modi is praised by Swami Govind Dev Giri: Lord Shri Ram is seated at the temple of Ayodhya. Ram Lalla was ceremoniously sanctified by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This gathering was graced by the presence of numerous national leaders. The saint who broke PM Modi's fast has made a significant announcement about the politician.  

While Taimur and Jeh eat waffle for breakfast, Kareena Kapoor Khan shares her

While Taimur and Jeh eat waffle for breakfast, Kareena Kapoor Khan shares her "expression."

After signing up for social media a few years back, Kareena Kapoor Khan is now fairly active on the platform. In addition to promoting her films and sharing photographs from recent photo assignments, she also updates her fans on her personal life. She never stops posting images and videos from her most recent excursion with her husband, Saif Ali Khan, and their two children, Taimur and Jeh. She recently posted a few images of her kids eating waffles for breakfast on Instagram under the Stories section, all while expressing herself through her facial expressions.Kareena posted a photo of herself in the first image, showing off her smile as she relaxed on her balcony in the morning. She added, "My expression while the kids eat waffles for breakfast," along with the picture. In the second, Taimur and Jeh are both seen lounging on lounge seats and consuming waffles. In addition to the brothers' soccer-inspired attire, a 'Waffle Day' emoji is displayed over the image.The 43-year-old actress last appeared with Vijay Varma and Jaideep Ahlawat in Sujoy Ghosh's Jaane Jaan. The Devotion of Suspect X, a Japanese novel, was officially remade in Hindi as Jaane Jaan. It was also the movie's and her first OTT debut. She was also a part of the thriller The Buckingham Murders by Hansal Mehta.Her next project is the Tabu and Kriti Sanon-directed film The Crew, directed by Rajesh Krishnan. March is when it is anticipated to be released. In addition, she will be seeing the highly anticipated Singham Again, starring Rohit Shetty, on huge screens on August 15, 2024. She will also be the lead in Karan Johar's film Takht. Anil Kapoor and Alia Bhatt will also feature in the movie.She shared a selfie on Instagram Stories with a rather dejected expression, captioning it, "My expression while the kids eat waffles for breakfast." Taimur and Jeh may be seen eating their waffles while seated on seats in the second slide.Kareena Kapoor Khan routinely divulges personal information. She frequently shares a ton of pictures and videos of her kids from their trips. It was also disclosed how she felt about her kids, Taimur and Jeh, having waffles for breakfast today. Kareena made the announcement on social media.Kareena flaunted her skin in a selfie that she posted to her Instagram stories. The actress looked happy as she sat on her balcony. "My expression while the kids eat waffles for breakfast," was what her caption wrote.After spending a lengthy vacation with Saif Ali Khan and his kids, Kareena Kapoor Khan just returned. The photos they took on vacation have gone viral on social media. The actress has not revealed any plans for the future. The Buckingham Murders was her last film role. Recently, Kareena Kapoor talked about her role in the upcoming film The Buckingham Murders on The Actors' Roundtable 2023 on Netflix. She divulged significant details, such as the fact that her movie character is a bereaved mother. The story's opening scene features her character's child being shot, which paves the way for her eventual transformation into a detective. She moves to a new community after leaving her own and finds it difficult to comprehend the complex case that has been assigned to her.  

Bigg Boss 17: Before the grand finale, Pooja Bhatt gives Mannara Chopra high accolades and declares,

Bigg Boss 17: Before the grand finale, Pooja Bhatt gives Mannara Chopra high accolades and declares, "You are stronger than."

Bollywood actress Pooja Bhatt will be shown entering the BB House and complimenting Mannara Chopra ahead of Bigg Boss 17's grand finale. Another viral advertisement shows the star placing a fictitious crown on Mannara's head.In the last week of the competition, Bigg Boss 17's top 5 finalists were Ankita Lokhande, Abhishek Kumar, Arun Mahashetty, Munawar Faruqui, and Mannara Chopra. A few days ago, Vicky Jain was eliminated in the final elimination round prior to the finale since she received fewer votes than the other contestants.A number of well-known people, like Badshah and Kangana Ranaut, have been spotted recently showing support for their preferred housemate. Presently, Bigg Boss OTT 2 contestant and Bollywood actress Pooja Bhatt can be seen visiting the BB House and showing her support for Mannara in the most recent teaser video released by the show's creators.''Real queens adjust each other's crowns,'' she says in the video as she places an imaginary crown over the man's head. The video also shows Mannara being referred to as the "champion" by Pooja, who commends her for her achievement in the Torture Task. She also talked about how, despite facing "negativity" following the task, she handled everyone with "grace."Finally, Pooja Bhatt offers Mannara some very important advice: "Be yourself, don't worry ki log kya kahenge, log ka kaam hai kehna." Get ready for a wave of hate and love that will hit you simultaneously. One does not exist without the other.Bigg Boss 17: During the last week of the competition, past participants including Pooja Bhatt and Karan Kundra will visit the house to cheer on their preferred contestants.Prior to the Bigg Boss 17 finale on Sunday, a number of past contestants can be seen entering the house this week. You can witness these five celebs cheering on their individual favorite contestant. Actors Pooja Bhatt and Karan Kundra are rumored to be appearing on the reality show this week.  

Fighter, starring Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan, leaked online; a pirated copy is making the rounds on social media

Fighter, starring Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan, leaked online; a pirated copy is making the rounds on social media

Fans have been anticipating Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan's chemistry in Siddharth Anand's film "Fighter" ever since they saw the first glimpse of the movie. In this movie, two Bollywood movie stars collaborate for the first time.In the movie Fighter, fans saw Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan together for the first time. The crowd is really enjoying this Siddharth Anand-directed movie. But just like Pathaan starring Shah Rukh Khan, Fighter was leaked online shortly after its premiere. This might also affect how much money the movie makes at the box office.For those who don't know, the actual events of the Balakot air attack served as the inspiration for the tale of Fighter. The release of Deepika Padukone-Hrithik Roshan's film Fighter took place one day prior to Republic Day, which falls on January 25. However, in the interim, Fighter's creators might be in for a major surprise as the movie was leaked on numerous internet platforms mere hours after its premiere. There are rumors that certain websites have uploaded the movie's HD version on accident.Fighter's box office receipts may be impacted by online movie piracy as well. We are happy to report that "Fighter" is receiving positive feedback from viewers. The narrative of the film was lauded by the theatergoers, and the new duo of Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan was much anticipated.Fighters first-day assortment The movie Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, has done extremely well with advance bookings. With the Republic Day holiday and the advance booking numbers, it is anticipated that this film will make about Rs 25 crore its first day.Let us tell you that Siddharth Anand had a great year last year because his movie Pathaan was a huge hit at the box office. It remains to be seen if Fighter can replicate the box office success of the Shah Rukh Khan film.  

Here are some surprising facts about the Filmfare Awards, from winning the most prizes to declining them.

Here are some surprising facts about the Filmfare Awards, from winning the most prizes to declining them.

On January 28, the 69th Filmfare Awards will take place. Every year, the glamorous event is usually held in Mumbai, however this year it will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. With 19 nominations, Ranbir Kapoor's Animal received the most nominations this year, and Shah Rukh Khan, who returned in 2023 after a four-year break, received two nominations in the Best Actor category. However, are you aware of the date of the inaugural Filmfare Awards and the winner of the most awards?The Filmfare Awards began when? The most famous American performer in the world, Gregory Peck, was invited to the inaugural Filmfare Awards ceremony on March 21, 1954. The actor did not make it to the event in time, though, as a result of a delayed flight from Colombo; nevertheless, he later attended the luncheon held at the Willingdon Sports Club, and the inaugural award ceremony took place at the Metro Theater in Mumbai.Who was the first winner of the Filmfare Best Actress Award? For the movie "Baiju Bawra," Meena Kumari became the first heroine to win the Best Actress Award. The first movie to take home a Filmfare Award The first Bollywood movie to win a Filmfare Award was "Do Bigha" Zameen. The first filmmaker to receive a Filmfare Award For the movie "Do Bigha Zameen," Bimal Roy became the first directorto win the Filmfare Award. Who took home the inaugural Filmfare Best Actor Award? For his role in the movie "Daag," Dilip Kumar became the first hero to win the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Furthermore, Sunil Dutt hosted a celebration for Dilip Kumar in 1969 as Kumar had won the category.Which movie had the most accolades won? After its 2005 release, "Black" became the first movie to win the most Filmfare Awards in a single year. A number of accolades were given to this movie, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Critics Award Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Background Score. 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' and 'Devdas' went on to win ten and eleven Filmfare Awards respectively after this. Nevertheless, "Gully Boy," starring Ranveer Singh, triumphed over all of these movies. The movie beat the record set by Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukherjee's Black, winning 13 accolades.Men who won the most accolades Gulzar (22), Amitabh Bachchan (16, including 5 for Best Actor), A.R. Rahman (15), and Shahrukh Khan (15) are the people who have won the most accolades. The most award-winning women Asha Bhosle and Jaya Bachchan, who have already won nine Filmfare honors each, are the names with the most honors. In addition, SarojKhan has received eight prizes, while Lata Mangeshkar, Alka Yagnik, Rani Mukherjee, and Shreya Ghoshal have each received seven awards. What movies received the most nominations? Regarding the highest number of nominations, "Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna" received 23, "Rang De Basanti" received 21, and "Gully" received 10.In response to this film, Vyjayanthimala declined to receive the Filmfare Award. Because Vyjayanthimala believed she was the main actress in the movie and not Suchitra Sen, the veteran actor declined to accept the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for "Devdas." Only One Sholay Award! It is astonishing to learn that "Sholay," the largest hit movie in Bollywood history, won just one prize in 1975—best editing. The Clares Awards would have replaced the Filmfare Awards! The Clares Awards were the original name of this award, before it was renamed as Filmfare. Claires Mendonça, a film reviewer for The Times of India, chose the final name. In the inaugural awards event, just five  

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