“I am no guardian of the rules but if a free-hit comes, obviously, no-balls will definitely be reduced. No team would want to bowl those no-balls and give that extra ball and give those extra runs,” said Bahutule after the fourth day’s play on Wednesday.
A remarkable teacher-student story from the Asian Junior Chess Championships, where India’s 94th GM and Northeast’s first GM, 17-year-old Mayank Chakraborty, and his 13-year-old pupil Pratitee Bordoloi won the classical titles in Mumbai. The story explores their three-month mentoring journey, the pressure of being top seeds, Pratitee’s WGM norm, and Mayank’s rise while balancing his
Maharashtra Cyber launched a cyber-awareness short film and anthem in Mumbai. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stressed public awareness in tackling online fraud. Celebrities attended the event and were felicitated for their contributions. The campaign targets the “digital arrest” scam which extorts money from victims. Citizens are urged to contact the 1930 cyber helpline immediately if
West Bengal health department seeks reports from Malda Medical College Hospital. Sixty children died there during the first three weeks of August. The department is reviewing the hospital and other health facilities. Many referred children were already in critical condition upon arrival. An initial investigation into these infant deaths is currently underway.
Ravindra Jadeja’s recurring issue with no-balls has reached alarming levels, tallying 88 infringements since 2021, the most among spinners. This trend intensified following the introduction of television adjudication, during which he was only responsible for 18 no-balls. As the current series unfolds, India’s spinners seem to be grappling with discipline and precision, highlighting a need
In the competitive landscape of smartphones, the iPhone 17 emerged victorious in global sales for the April-June period. Following closely were the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Pro models, with Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra making a noteworthy jump in rankings. Together, Apple and Samsung held a substantial twenty-six percent share, despite a downturn in the
Salesforce has elevated its alliance with Anthropic by launching Claudeforce, a revolutionary integration designed for sales professionals. This innovative plugin enables users to seamlessly interact with Anthropic’s offerings through Salesforce’s data. Equipped with essential sales functionalities such as email drafting and record maintenance, Claudeforce aims to blend AI reasoning with reliable enterprise workflows. The partnership
India’s prospects in the second Test against Sri Lanka loom uncertain as rain delays threaten their World Test Championship ambitions. A draw would see India slipping to fifth place, jeopardizing their path to the finals. With limited matches left, the team must secure victories to enhance their standing and continue competing at the highest level
Japan’s capital led the way. This year the metropolitan govt’s long-standing no-tie, no-jacket “Cool Biz” campaign took a step further by encouraging its staff to ditch long trousers, and even try T-shirts and sneakers. As heatwaves mounted across Europe, other workers followed in Tokyo’s wake, sometimes with the encouragement of authorities and management, sometimes without.
