IPL T20
An annual men's Twenty20 cricket league called the Indian Premier League is played in India. Ten franchise teams from cities compete in the competition. The league was started in 2007 by the BCCI. Every year, the competition is typically conducted in the summer, between March and May.
In 2022, two new teams will compete in the IPLT20. With elite players, the recently founded Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants want to be at the top. Once the 2024 IPL begins, the point table will be changed, raising the excitement to a whole new level. In this format of game the top four teams progressing to the knockout stage after the group stage.
IPL 2024: Will Suryakumar Yadav be absent?
The National Cricket Academy (NCA) has sources that indicate Mohammed Shami's health is not good, while Hardik Pandya is progressing well and could soon be fully recovered from his injury. "Shami needs to show his fitness at NCA; he hasn't even begun bowling yet. He appears questionable for the opening two Test matches against England, according to sources cited by news outlet The Indian Express on Monday.IPL 2024: Will Suryakumar Yadav be absent? During the T20 series, Suryakumar Yadav has demonstrated excellent leadership qualities against Australia and South Africa. The hitter, who is vital to the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, will probably miss a few games this season in the local league. After receiving a diagnosis of sports hernia, Suryakumar Yadav is scheduled to undergo surgery in Munich, Germany. "SKY was diagnosed with a sports hernia lately. At Bengaluru's National Cricket Academy, he is now recovering. He is scheduled to travel to Munich, Germany in two to three days for surgery. It implies that he most likely won't play for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy this season and would miss the first few games forSurya has ample time to recuperate ahead of the T20 World Cup in June. According to the sources, "He is essential to India's chances in the T20 World Cup. Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma will make their comebacks in the India versus Afghanistan series. Although the pair hasn't played Twenty20 cricket since the T20 World Cup 2022 semifinal, their involvement in the Afghanistan series gives their supporters hope until the T20 World Cup 2024.
Rashid Khan was excluded from the India T20Is.
On the eve of the opening game in Mohali, captain Ibrahim Zadra announced that Rashid Khan would miss the three-match Twenty20 International series against India. The 25-year-old recently had back surgery, and while he is still recovering, he is traveling with the squad."He is traveling with us despite not being fully fit. We're hopeful that as soon as he finishes his therapy, he'll be back to normal. In this series, we shall miss him," Zadran remarked during the Wednesday, January 10 news conference. We will struggle without Rashid because of his vital expertise, but even without him, we have excellent spinners in Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Muhammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad, and Qais Ahmad. We trust them since they have all played a lot of cricket."Zadran said that if his team wants to have a chance at home against India, they would have to strengthen their batting. The likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who will be keen to establish their worth to the team in the run-up to the T20 World Cup, have been called back by the hosts. "We have quality spinners and seamers, but we need to improve our batting skills; we will try to be more aggressive in that area," he stated. "We have performed brilliantly in the World Cup of cricket. The Afghan people throughout the world are counting on us to succeed.The teams will play each other in the second Twenty20 International in Indore following the first Twenty20 International in Mohali, and the third and final Twenty20 International in Bengaluru.
With her dreamy ivory saree, Nora Fatehi looks stunning as an elegant princess and sets the standard for wedding elegance. It is expensive.
Whether she is wearing a stylish jumpsuit or a classic saree, Nora Fatehi is an absolute beauty who can carry off any look flawlessly. The chic actress, who is renowned for her bold and experimental style, effortlessly transforms any outfit into a dazzling event by adding her own unique touch. For all of her fans, her fashion-forward Instagram diaries are a veritable gold mine of style inspiration. Wedding season is almost approaching, and Nora's gorgeous ethnic ensembles are ideal for a lookbook. She never disappoints, as seen in her most recent ensemble, which will definitely give you ideas for your ethnic wardrobe.(@norafatehi on Instagram)
Princess Diana's Dress Raises a Record $1.15 Million
"The evening gown in black and blue, which sold for over 11 times the asking price, is evidence of Diana's lasting appeal more than 25 years after her passing.She donned the floor-length ballerina gown twice, first for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in 1985 and then for a dinner hosted by the mayor of Florence, Italy, in 1986. Diana, Princess of Wales, sold that dress at auction on Sunday for almost $1.15 million, setting a record price for one of her gowns. The piece, created by Jacques Azagury, the Moroccan-British fashion designer, was “synonymous with the Princess of Wales’s royal elegance and eternal grace,” the Hollywood auction house, Julien’s Auctions, said in a statement, noting that it had sold for more than 11 times what the auction house had predicted that it would bring.The dress was offered for sale with an accompanying illustration that showed off its metallic star-embroidered black velvet bodice, two-tier royal blue organza skirt with a sash and bow—a tribute to Diana's passion for dancing—and shoulder pads, one of her signature looks. "
The price of Sonam Kapoor's red-feathered kaftan for Christmas 2023.
"One performer who never hesitates to experiment with her appearance is Sonam Kapoor. On Christmas, she also excelled in the fashion department. On December 25, Sonam posted pictures from the festivities in London to Instagram with her husband Anand Ahuja and kid Vayu. The actor looked beautiful in a kaftan of a deep burgundy color. Even though her kaftan was plainly embellished in the middle, the feather touches that ran along the hem and border upped the edgy factor."
"How the leggings industry grew to be worth billions of dollars "
"By the end of the 2020s, few could have predicted that one of the most mocked fashion staples of the 1980s, a decade that never quite experienced the style comeback of the decades that preceded it, would be a multibillion-dollar industry unto itself. However, it seems like leggings are actually having the last laugh. Growth Market Reports, a market research company, has projected that the global leggings market, which was valued at $32.89 billion in 2022, will grow to a value of $57.97 billion by 2031. According to Statista's data analysis, 4 billion pairs of tights and leggings will be produced by 2027. These astounding figures demonstrate a profound cultural shift in addition to a seismic shift in fashion."
Fabindia Celebrates 'The Big Spring' to Usher in the Season.
Zomato, an Indian food ordering and delivery company, has released a series of advertisement films honoring Pongal, Sankranti, Makar Sankranti/Uttarayana, and Lohri, paying homage to the diverse fabric of India's harvest festivals. Zomato's most recent advertisements aptly capture the essence of festivals, which herald a bountiful harvest and the beginning of good times.Zomato's commercial films encapsulate the essence of these harvest celebrations by highlighting the value of customs, ties to family, and the changing face of culture. In addition to highlighting the relationship between a grandma and her teenage granddaughter who returns home to celebrate Pongal with her family, the commercial masterfully captures the love and bond shared between the generations.Their endearing bond is depicted in the movie with a peculiar twist—they push each other to do new things. Perhaps for the first time, the granddaughter enjoys a traditional Pongal dish and other festival customs, while her grandma also welcomes the unfamiliar. She tries a few Gen-Z fads taught by her granddaughter, finally enjoying a bite of a food she hasn't tried at the end. The film gently emphasizes how technology blends in with long-standing customs. The grandma finds a variety of Pongal meals on Zomato and learns about the platform's importance in bridging generations and conserving culture.In a different story, Zomato's Lohri film depicts the festive celebration of the festival in a Punjabi home, which is especially meaningful because they are welcoming a new family member. The story centers on a 7-year-old child who naively records the holiday preparations in the family. When he finds his younger brother Tingu beside a Zomato delivery partner who has brought unique Lohri treats to the home, his excitement levels rise. As Tingu, the family's pet dog, celebrates his first Lohri in the home, the plot surprise is revealed.
The First Twenty20 Cricket Match between India vs. Afghanistan
We have closed this blog. We appreciate you being here. On Thursday, January 11, 2024, India defeated Afghanistan by six wickets. The following were the updates:In the first of the three-match T20 series, India defeated Afghanistan by six wickets as the United States and the Caribbean make ready to host the T20 World Cup in 2024.For the first time since November 2022, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are back in the T20 team, however Kohli missed the first game for personal reasons.Shivam Dube won Player of the Match after hitting 60 off 40 balls. On Sunday, the series' second game takes place in Indore. On June 1, the USA and Canada, the co-hosts, will play in Dallas to kick off the T20 World Cup. On June 9, India plays Pakistan in New York during the group stage.India's final Twenty20 international matches before the World Cup will be this series.It suggests that he won't likely be playing for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy this season and won't likely be present for the Mumbai Indians' initial IPL games, according to BCCI sources that the Times of India (TOI) reported. Before the June T20 World Cup, Surya has plenty of time to heal."SKY recently received a sports hernia diagnosis. He is currently recuperating at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. In two or three days, he is supposed to travel to Munich, Germany, for surgery. It suggests that he probably won't be playing for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy this season and won't be present for the Mumbai Indians' initial IPL games, according to BCCI sources that the Times of India (TOI) reported.In the series between Afghanistan and India, skipper Rohit Sharma and player Virat Kohli will make their comebacks. Their participation in the Afghanistan series provides their supporters hope until the T20 World Cup 2024, even though the two haven't played Twenty20 cricket since the semifinal of the T20 World Cup in 2022.
In the second T20I, India and Afghanistan will play at Holkar Stadium in Indore.
Afghanistan's first-ever bilateral series against India, according to Jonathan Trott, is a positive step. Afghanistan versus India: The first-ever bilateral series between Afghanistan and India was seen as a "step in the right direction" by head coach Jonathan Trott. An Afghanistan-India T20I series is spanning three matches.While acknowledging that the senior men's team's first-ever bilateral series against India is a "step in the right direction," Afghanistan's head coach Jonathan Trott has urged the team to play many more bilateral series.After Afghanistan and India engaged in a single Test match in 2018, the two sides will now play three T20I matches. India is up 1-0 against Afghanistan in the Twenty20 International Test Series after the visitors were defeated by the hosts by six wickets on Thursday, January 11. The following game is scheduled on Sunday, January 14, at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.India won six wickets against Afghanistan. At the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, Team India sealed the Afghanistan series on Sunday by winning the second Twenty20 match by six wickets, extending their winning run from 2024. India had earlier won the first Twenty20 match in Mohali against Afghanistan.
Ek bihari sab pe bhari Virat Kohli gives Vaibhav Sooryavanshi particular recognition
Virat Kohli's heartfelt praise for young Bihar cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become one of the most talked-about moments after the IPL 2026 season. Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's title-winning campaign, Kohli met the 15-year-old sensation and shared words of encouragement that quickly went viral on social media.In a video released by RCB, Kohli advised Vaibhav to stay focused on hard work and self-belief rather than outside opinions. He told the youngster that his success had come through dedication and confidence and urged him to keep aiming higher. The highlight of the conversation was Kohli's special line, "Ek Bihari, sab pe bhari", praising the Bihar-born batter for his remarkable performances throughout IPL 2026. .Vaibhav emerged as one of the biggest stars of the tournament, earning widespread admiration for his fearless batting and maturity at such a young age. His performances attracted praise from former cricketers and fans alike, with many viewing him as one of Indian cricket's brightest future prospects.The interaction between Kohli and Vaibhav was widely appreciated by cricket fans, who saw it as a passing-of-the-torch moment between one of India's greatest batters and a rising teenage talent. Kohli's message of humility, hard work, and self-belief has since been shared extensively across social media platforms.
Virat Kohli changes once more incorporating elements of Abhishek and Sooryavanshi into his game
The cameras showed Kohli putting his arm over Sooryavanshi's shoulder and conversing with him for several minutes. Although the topic of the talk is unknown, rest assured that Sooryavanshi returned home much wealthier than he would have if he had only received a few honors. Less than a day has passed since Sooryavanshi was recommended for Test cricket by none other than the great Sachin Tendulkar. He had also complimented his batting style earlier.It is important to note that earlier in the 2026 IPL season, Kohli signed Sooryavanshi's cap and gave him an autograph after the left-handed hitter destroyed the RCB bowlers all over the field during the match at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.Sooryavanshi won five awards when the IPL 2026 concluded. The 15-year-old was named Super Striker, Super Sixes of the Season, Orange Cap, Emerging Player of the Season, and Most Valuable Player. Sooryavanshi broke Chris Gayle's record for the most maximums in a single IPL season with 72 sixes during the 19th T20 competition. In the competition, he also became the fastest Indian to reach 1000 runs. In addition, he became the youngest player in the tournament to hit 1000 runs, surpassing Rishabh Pant.Sooryavanshi acknowledged that he would need to improve his fitness going forward if he wanted to have a lengthy career after receiving so many honors. "I need to improve my fitness if I want to avoid getting hurt. Everyone is really encouraging. In an interview with Ravi Shastri, Sooryavanshi stated, "Everyone supports me, including the senior players and support staff. It's a good atmosphere." Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar has praised Sooryavanshi as well. According to the renowned Indian hitter, the young player possesses all the necessary skills to participate in the game's longest format.In relation to Sooryavanshi, the next tri-series in Sri Lanka will include him. The left-hander will play for India A against Afghanistan A and Sri Lanka A.In relation to Sooryavanshi, the next tri-series in Sri Lanka will include him. The left-hander will play for India A against Afghanistan A and Sri Lanka A.
For the first time in an IPL season Indian hitters outpace foreign batters
IPL 2026 had the highest batting strike rate of any season at 156.34. For the first time in an IPL season, Indian hitters (157.10) scored more runs than foreign batters (154.71). 237.30 strike rate, 776 runs, and 72 sixes In an IPL season, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became just the second hitter to score the most runs, hit the most sixes, and have the greatest strike rate (minimum 50 balls faced). Like Sooryavanshi, Chris Gayle was named Most Valuable Player in 2011.In the previous nine seasons, none of the highest run-scorers were among the top 15 strike rates in that season. The difference between Sooryavanshi's IPL 2026 run total and the next highest total for a batsman with a strike rate of 235 or more in any IPL season (Romario Shepherd's 70 runs in 2025) is 706 runs. IPL 2026 saw 65 totals of 200 or more, the highest in a T20 competition and 13 more than the previous record of 52 in IPL 2025. Individual teams also set new records in IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Punjab Kings (PBKS), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Rajasthan Royals (RR) all scored nine runs of 200 or more, the most in a Twenty20 competition.In terms of bowling, PBKS and RR gave up 200-plus totals nine times, which is also the most in a Twenty20 competition. IPL 2026 saw the highest number of sixes struck in a season, 1426, up 10.2% from the previous record of 1294 sixes in 2025. Thanks to 72 sixes from Sooryavanshi, who established the individual record for most sixes in a T20 competition, RR struck 181 sixes, the most of any team in a T20 event.
Ramakrishna Ghoshs injury has been replaced by Macneil Noronha.
Macneil Noronha, an all-rounder from Karnataka who recently won the MA Chidambaram Trophy at the Naman awards for being the highest run-getter in the 2024/25 Colonel CK Nayudu Trophy, will join Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for INR 30 lakh as a replacement for Ramakrishna Ghosh, who injured his right foot during their game against Mumbai Indians on May 3rd and is out for the season. He will not play this season.Macneil Noronha will take Ghosh's place at CSK for INR 30 lakh.Noronha, a Karnataka all-rounder, has won the MA Chidambaram Trophy at the Naman Awards for scoring the most runs in the Colonel CK Nayudu Trophy for 2024–2025. Noronha was called up by the Karnataka team for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after an outstanding season, and he played in three games for his state.For the remainder of the 2026 Indian Premier League season, the Chennai Super Kings have selected Karnataka all-rounder Macneil Noronha to replace injured uncapped player Ramakrishna Ghosh.He was called up to Karnataka's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad as a result of his domestic achievements, and he played in three games. Noronha made an impressive 34 off 21 deliveries in his most recent match against Tripura in December 2025. He also contributed a wicket. The move comes after Ghosh was sidelined for the rest of the season due to a right foot injury he sustained during Chennai's match against Mumbai Indians on May 3. Ghosh had just made his eagerly anticipated IPL debut in that match, contributing to Chennai's decisive eight-wicket victory. Introduced into the attack in a high-pressure match, the young player returned figures of 1 for 24 from his three overs, taking the crucial wicket of Suryakumar Yadav, who had looked dangerous after reaching 21 off just 12 balls. In that match, Ghosh made his eagerly anticipated IPL debut and contributed to Chennai's convincing eight-wicket victory. The youthful player, who was brought into the attack in a high-stress match, recorded figures of 1 for 24 from his three overs, taking the crucial wicket of Suryakumar Yadav, who had appeared dangerous after reaching 21 off only 12 balls.Chennai will be hoping that Noronha will offer valuable depth as they continue to strive for a play-off position in spite of the setback.
Gautam Gambhirs Serious Pre-IPL 2024 Message To KKR
Before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, which begins on March 22, Kolkata Knight Riders coach Gautam Gambhir had a direct message for his team. During a Star Sports conversation, Gambhir clarified that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a fantastic chance for young players to demonstrate their abilities in the "toughest league in the world," not about Bollywood or the post-match celebrations. The former Indian batter, who captained KKR to the IPL title in 2012 and 2014, added that since the league is most similar to international cricket, there is extra pressure on players and teams to perform well. "I stated unequivocally on Day 1 that I take the Indian Premier League seriously. It has nothing to do with Bollywood, you, the after-party, or other such things. It's about getting out there and playing competitive cricket, which is why I think this league is the hardest in the world because it's authentic cricket," stated Gambhir. "It is probably closest to international cricket as compared to any other league and if you want to be known as a successful franchise, you should be able to deliver on the cricket field," he stated. Gambhir stated that the players must put in a lot of effort for the team's ardent fan base after KKR finished seventh in the previous season and missed out on the play-offs. "I believe there are ardent supporters. We must tell them the truth. We should probably try to put a smile on their faces because, in my opinion, Kolkata fans have been the most devoted because they have endured a lot over the first three IPL seasons," Gambhir remarked.
IPL 2024 Schedule announced Timings, venues, squads, live streaming and all you need to know about 17th season of IPL
"IPL 2024 Schedule: The season's opening game will pit Royal Challengers Bangalore against the reigning champions, Chennai Super Kings. IPL 2024 Schedule in Full: According to the official schedule announcement, the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) will begin action on March 22 in Chennai. However, because the T20 extravaganza coincides with the impending general elections, only the first 21 matches—which stretch over 15 days—were revealed on Thursday. Following the election commission's announcement of the Lok Sabha election date, the remaining schedule will be made public. In the opening game of the season, Royal Challengers Bangalore will play the reigning champion Chennai Super Kings. Seventy league games in all and the two qualifiers, the elimination round, and the championship game will be among the four playoff games. Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Lucknow Super Giants are the ten IPL teams for 2024. Take a look at the schedule that follows: March 22: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Chennai Super Kings, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, 8 p.m. Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, hosts the Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals match on March 23 at 3:30 PM. On March 23, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the Kolkata Knight Riders take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (7.30 PM) Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur will host the Rajasthan Royals vs. Lucknow Super Giants on March 24 at 7:30 PM. Mar. 24: Mumbai Indians vs. Gujarat Titans, 7.30 p.m., Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Mar. 25: Punjab Kings vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 7:30 p.m. Mar. 26: Gujarat Titans against. Chennai Super Kings, 7.30 PM, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Mar. 27: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad will host Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Mumbai Indians (7.30 PM) March 30: 7.30 PM match between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Punjab Kings at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow March 31: Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad against Sunrisers Hyderabad (3.30 PM) 28 March: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur; Rajasthan Royals vs. Delhi Capitals, 7:30 PM Mar. 29: Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will host the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (7.30 PM) match. March 31: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium vs. Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals Visakhapatnam's ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium (7.30 PM) April 1: 7.30 PM Mumbai Indians vs. Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai April2: 7.30 PM match between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Lucknow Super Giants at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru April 3: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium vs. Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals Visakhapatnam's ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium (7.30 PM) April 4: 7.30 PM game between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad April 5: 7.30 PM, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad; Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Chennai Super Kings Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Rajasthan Royals vs. Royal Challengers, Bangalore, April 6 (7.30 PM) April 7: 3.30 PM, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India vs. Delhi Capitals April 7: Gujarat Titans vs. Lucknow Super Giants, 7.30 PM, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow"
4th T20I, Zimbabwe Women vs. Ireland Women, Harare
At the Harare Sports Club in Harare today, Ireland women defeated Zimbabwe women by nine wickets in a shortened eight-over match, needing just one ball remaining to complete the run chase.Orla Prendergast leads Ireland to a T20I victory in Harare: Match report In an overcast fourth T20 International versus Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club, Ireland Women emerged victorious by nine wickets thanks to a six from Orla Prendergast's second-to-last ball of the match.In a match played under lights, Prendergast (27* off 15 balls) and Gaby Lewis (20* off 18 balls) put up an undefeated second-wicket stand of 36. Ireland now leads the five-match series 4-0.The match, which was shortened to eight overs-a-side, finally started after more than two and a half hours of delay. Ireland made two changes from the team that finished the series on Tuesday, replacing Freya Sargent and Alana Dalzell with Leah Paul and Ava Canning. After winning the toss, Irish captain Laura Delany decided to bowl first. With the last ball of her first over, Georgina Dempsey removed the threatening Mary-Ann Musonda with a full toss that the Zimbabwean captain smashed straight to Gaby Lewis at point.The most notable wicket fall occurred when Cara Murray darted to her right to follow through with a rapid throw to Amy Hunter, beating Chiedza Dhururu (12), who was caught short of the crease. The wickets dropped at regular intervals.After that, Delany bowled Nyasha Gwanzura with the last ball, bringing the hosts' eight overs total to 65-5.Hunter started the run chase well, hitting a short ball from spinner Precious Marange over the cover for four. But, after four overs, with Ireland up 34-1, she fell on 19.The chase was difficult due to Zimbabwe's bowling, and young spinner Ndhlovu was assigned to deliver the last over in an attempt to stop nine runs from being scored. Prendergast won it with a maximum over midwicket after Lewis got three off the first two balls. He then calmly stroked 10 runs off the next three balls.On Friday, February 2, the teams will play the series' last game. At the Harare Sports Club, the game will begin at 4.30 p.m. (Irish time) and will be played under lights as well.
Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha: The following states have declared their January 22 school holidays.
Many states have declared school holidays in advance so that children can attend the event, including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Maharashtra, Assam, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Gujarat.A number of states or the federal government have declared January 22 to be a public holiday or half-day in honor of the forthcoming 'Pran Prathishtha' ceremony for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. This is a significant Hindu occasion.All federal government offices will be closed for half a day on January 22 in observance of the Pran Pratishta ceremony of the Ram Lalla idol at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, according to a Thursday announcement from the Department of Personnel and Training.Live from Ayodhya Ram Mandir India will commemorate the Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya on January 22, 2024. The message stated, "It has been decided that all central government offices, central institutions, and central industrial establishments throughout India will be closed for half a day until 1430 hours on January 22 to enable employees to participate in the celebrations."Check out the following list of states: 1) Tripura: According to officials, all government offices and educational institutions in the state would be closed until 2:30 pm on January 22 in order to allow staff members to take part in the Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha celebrations in Ayodhya. Asim Sahai, the Deputy Secretary of the Government of Tripura, issued the directive.2) Chhattisgarh: In light of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai declared on Thursday that all government offices will be closed until 2:30 pm.3) Uttar Pradesh: Education institutions are to close on that day, and all liquor stores in the state would be closed, per Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directive.4) Madhya Pradesh: In an effort to encourage people to celebrate the day like a festival, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has proclaimed a school holiday. Additionally, a dry day has been declared, with all stores—including those selling alcohol and cannabis—closing. In honor of the dedication of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, all government offices and institutions in Madhya Pradesh will be closed for thirty minutes, officials announced on Friday. Late on Thursday night, the state government announced that offices will be closed until 2:30 pm on January 22.5) Goa: In honor of the 'pran pratishtha' ritual at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, the Goa government has declared a vacation for both government workers and schools.6) Haryana: In light of the opening of the Ram Temple, the Haryana government has declared that schools will be closed on January 22. On the day of the consecration event, no location in the state will allow the use of alcohol.7) Odisha: To commemorate the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, all Odisha government offices will be closed for half a day. The government of Odisha is pleased to announce that, in light of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya, all state government offices, revenue offices, and magistrate courts (executive) will be closed from 12:30 to 2:30 pm on Monday, January 22, 2024.8) Assam: In honor of the consecration ceremony for the Ram temple that would take place in Ayodhya on January 22, the Assam government announced on Thursday that January 22 will be a half-holiday. Due to the half-holiday on January 22, all state government offices and educational institutions will be closed until 2:30 PM.9) Rajasthan: In light of the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Rajasthani government on Thursday announced a half-day holiday in the state on January 22. According to a spokeswoman, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma made the announcement of the BJP Legislature Party meeting, which took place at the party's headquarters here on Thursday night. 10) Gujarat: In honor of the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, all government offices in Gujarat will be closed for a half-day, officials announced on Friday. Late on Thursday night, the state government sent out a letter about the offices' closure till 2:30 pm on January 22, they claimed. 11) Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Union Territory administration announced the closure of the Ram Temple ceremony on Friday in observance of the holiday.
First look at New York’s 34,000-seater Nassau County International Cricket Stadium that will host India vs Pakistan clash at T20 World Cup
No matter where the match is played, India vs. Pakistan in an ICC event is always one of the highlights of the competition. Even though India won the 50-over World Cup match in Ahmedabad, the match between the archrivals at the T20 World Cup in 2022 at the MCG featured a Virat Kohli spectacular that is likely among their best ever. The legendary match will take place in New York on June 9th for the forthcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA. The construction of the stadium began on Wednesday and is anticipated to be completed in three months. ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice stated, "We are excited to be unveiling the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024." "Work on the stadium, which will hold 34,000 cricket fans, has begun, marking an extremely significant milestone in the run-up to the biggest ICC event ever," Geoff Allardice continued. June 2nd will see the USA take on Canada in the opening game; Barbados will host the June 29th championship game. What sort of pitch should we anticipate? Pitch conditions have been quite important in the recent matches between India and Pakistan. When assistance is available, players like Shaheen Shah Afridi have tormented the Indian batters, and when it isn't, the Indian batters have attacked him and propelled the side to rapid victories. The wicket in New York will be a drop-in wicket. Drop-in wickets are generally more conducive to batting. Drop-in wickets are popularly utilised in Eden Park in New Zealand and Adelaide Oval in Australia. The pitch is being groomed in Florida, according ICC.The first-ever modular cricket stadium, Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, is currently under construction and should be finished in just three months. The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 is expected to feature eight matches at the 34,000-seat stadium, the most notable of which is the high-profile match between India and Pakistan on June 9.
ICC U-19 World Cup 2024 Schedule: Check out the format of Under-19 World Cup and India’s fixtures
Schedule for the 2024 ICC Under-19 World Cup: Five-time winners India is the clear favourite to win the U19 World Cup for the sixth time in the Rainbow Nation when they play Bangladesh on Saturday. The U-19 World Cup will be held in South Africa in the near future. There will be 41 matches contested in 24 days. With five trophies, India is the most successful team in the competition.In the Rainbow Nation, the Men in Blue are also the reigning champions and serious candidates to win the championship once more. As usual, the Indian team is full of gifted players. Uday Saharan, a middle-order batsman for Punjab, will captain the team. Additionally, he served as team captain when the U19 Asia Cup team fell in the semifinals. On Saturday, January 12, India will begin their campaign against Bangladesh at the Bloemfontein stadium. To advance to the next round, India must finish in the top three spots in the group. There are four groups in which three teams will advance to the Super Six stage of the competition. Twelve teams will compete in the Super Six round, split into two groups of six teams each. In the Super Six, the top two teams from each group advance to the semifinals. India U19s, Bangladesh U19s, Ireland U19s, and USA U19s make up Group A. Group C: Zimbabwe U19s, Australia U19s, Namibia U19s, and Sri Lanka U19s. Aravelly Avanish Rao (WK), Saumy Kumar Pandey (VC), Murugan Abhishek, Innesh Mahajan (WK), Dhanush Gowda, Aaradhya Shukla, Raj Limbani, and Naman Tiwari are the members of the India U19 squad. Adharsh Singh, Rudra Mayur Patel, Sachin Dhas, Priyanshu Moliya, Musheer Khan, and Uday Saharan (C) are the members of the squad.
In the midst of merger negotiations, Disney Star and Viacom18 will compete for IPL ad dollars.
Though merger negotiations between their parent firms are still ongoing, Disney Star and Viacom18 are gearing up for a fierce war for IPL 2024 ad money. Disney Star is looking for sponsorships and is providing specific-rate advertising choices for SD and HD channels. On the other side, Viacom18 has maintained its advertising pricing and intends to continue offering free IPL viewing on JioCinema.Even as merger negotiations between their parent firms continue, Disney Star and Viacom18 are preparing for a fierce competition for advertising dollars in the next Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.Disney Star and Viacom18 have inked a non-binding term sheet to merge, as ET has reported. Right now, both are going through a process of due diligence.In the second encounter of the three-match series, India and South Africa square off at Gqeberha after the first T20 match was abandoned due to rain in Durban. Rain is a threat once more for the second Twenty20 match. The game is set to begin at 8:30 p.m. (IST). Both countries would be anticipating the T20 World Cup, which will be held in the US and the West Indies, after the series. However, before the World Cup, both teams have very few games remaining. However, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav stated that the IPL will provide a lo."The World Cup is a short time away from T20 matches. But the IPL consists of 14 league games. There shouldn't be an issue. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav stated, "The T20 series victory against Australia was a tremendous lift, but the loss to Australia in the ODI World Cup final was disappointing.
A Deep fake video featuringSachin Tendulkar becomes viral
Sachin Tendulkar asserts in the widely shared video that his daughter Sara uses an app every day to get money.India's legendary cricket player Sachin Tendulkar is the most recent casualty of deepfake technology. The former Indian batter alerted his fans to a phony video purporting to show him supporting a mobile app. Tendulkar asserts in the widely shared video that his daughter Sara uses the app to make money every day. In response to the video, Tendulkar called attention to the increasing abuse of technology and asked his social media followers to denounce the marketing and the video."These are not real videos. The widespread misuse of technology is unsettling. He shared the video and commented, "Requesting everyone to report videos, ads, & apps like these in large numbers.""Social media sites must be watchful and quick to address concerns. The 50-year-old continued, "They must act quickly to limit the dissemination of false information and deepfakes.Sara Tendulkar Demands Action From Social Media Companies Against Deepfakes Sara Tendulkar, Sachin's 26-year-old daughter, had previously voiced her worries about her deepfakes and urged social media companies to take action against such accounts and videos."Social media is a beautiful place where we can all share our daily activities, pleasures, and sorrows. But the misuse of technology, which distorts the veracity and authenticity of the internet, is unsettling. In a now-deleted post, she said, "I've come across some deepfake photos of myself that are far from reality.""It is evident that several accounts on X (previously Twitter) were made with the intention of impersonating me and misleading people. "I hope X looks into such accounts and suspends them. I do not have an account on X," she continued in her statement."The truth should never be sacrificed for entertainment. Let's promote dialogue that is grounded in reality and trust," Sara said.
