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In a remarkable series victory in South Africa, India triumphed 3-1, with Tilak Varma being named the best fielder of the series by the Indian team. The young cricketer outshone strong contenders Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav to claim the accolade. Stand-in fielding coach Subhadeep Ghosh requested captain Suryakumar Yadav to announce the winner. Yadav approached Samson, shook his hand, and then, to the surprise and delight of the dressing room, declared Tilak Varma the best fielder. The room erupted in laughter and applause, reflecting the camaraderie and team spirit. The award was presented to Tilak by stand-in head coach VVS Laxman. Upon receiving the medal, Tilak humbly dedicated the honour, saying, “I want to… Read More »Tilak Crowned Best Fielder Of The Series In India’s South Africa Tour

Sridhar Vembu, CEO of Zoho Corporation, recently emphasised the importance of learning Kannada for those who have made Bengaluru their home. Reacting to a post on social media platform X, Vembu expressed that not knowing the local language could be seen as disrespectful. His remarks were in response to a comment about a viral post featuring two men wearing T-shirts with “Hindi National Language” written on them. The caption of the original post read, “Perfect T-shirt for a Bangalore trip.” Vembu underlined that speaking Kannada is integral for anyone living in Bengaluru, stressing its importance in preserving cultural respect and harmony. The discussion sparked a wider conversation online about the role of regional languages in… Read More »“You, Your Kids Should Learn Kannada”: Zoho CEO Urges Bengaluru Residents

Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi found himself under scrutiny as Election Commission officials inspected his bags upon his arrival at Amravati district today. This inspection, which took place just a day after a similar controversy over his helicopter being grounded in Jharkhand, has prompted Congress to accuse the poll body of unfairness. Rahul Gandhi arrived in Dhamangaon Railway, one of the eight constituencies in Amravati district, to address a public rally ahead of the November 20 Assembly elections. Shortly after his helicopter landed, election officials approached the Congress leader’s team and searched his luggage as part of the Election Commission’s enforcement of the model code of conduct. Watch: Election Commission… Read More »Day After Jharkhand Chopper Row, Rahul Gandhi’s Bag Checked In Maharashtra

Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi found himself under scrutiny as Election Commission officials inspected his bags upon his arrival at Amravati district today. This inspection, which took place just a day after a similar controversy over his helicopter being grounded in Jharkhand, has prompted Congress to accuse the poll body of unfairness. Rahul Gandhi arrived in Dhamangaon Railway, one of the eight constituencies in Amravati district, to address a public rally ahead of the November 20 Assembly elections. Shortly after his helicopter landed, election officials approached the Congress leader’s team and searched his luggage as part of the Election Commission’s enforcement of the model code of conduct. Watch: Election Commission… Read More »Day After Jharkhand Chopper Row, Rahul Gandhi’s Bag Checked In Maharashtra

Reeling off numbers, veteran Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday aimed to puncture the ruling Maharashtra coalition’s claim that the financial capital of the country remains the foremost destination for attracting highest number of investments. “We can’t look at one parameter and say Maharashtra is doing well. It is a number of parameters over a period of time to decide whether the state is growing or sliding. I have with me data which shows that the growth of the state GDP has declined from 2022-2023 to 2023-2024. Similarly, revenue deficit has ballooned, fiscal deficit has ballooned, agricultural growth, services sector growth, transport, trade, communications growth and construction growth have all fallen sharply as much as… Read More »“Maharashtra Not Growing, Slipping Economically”: P Chidambaram To NDTV