Ravichandran Ashwin praises IPL’s Impact Player rule for its strategic benefits and potential to bring emerging talent to the forefront. While some critics argue it impedes all-rounder development, Ashwin counters with examples like Shahbaz Ahmed’s impactful performance. He suggests the rule makes matches more competitive and offers teams flexibility in tactical decisions.
Star Indian player Rohit Sharma’s deep admiration for Virender Sehwag saw him skipping class as a teenager to meet his idol. He succeeded in getting an autograph from Sehwag, who later became his teammate in the Indian cricket team. This story underscores Rohit’s early passion for cricket and the inspiration he drew from Sehwag.
On August 12, the Ministry of Education released the NIRF 2024 rankings, with IIT Madras maintaining its top positions in the overall and Engineering categories. Despite the challenges and costs of admission, IIT Madras offers various scholarships, including selective amounts, fee waivers, and special schemes for SC, ST, and female students, funded by alumni, companies,…
A UN report details human rights abuses that occurred during Bangladesh’s 2024 anti-discrimination protests, affecting Hindu, Ahmadiyya Muslim, and indigenous communities. It estimates 1,400 deaths and significant destruction of homes, businesses, and places of worship. Hundreds of extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, and torture were reported. Former PM Sheikh Hasina and security forces are implicated.
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis’ rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album “The Man Who” launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album “L.A. Times,” here’s Travis with “Gaslight.”
Starting November 2024, Canada’s PGWP program will require language proficiency tests in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, and focus on graduates from fields like agriculture, healthcare, and STEM to meet labor market needs. Applications must be submitted online, with options for upfront medical exams.
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., who is a top contender to be Vice President Harris’ running mate in the 2024 election, posted a cryptic message on social media amid veepstakes speculation. “Whether it was from my time in the Navy and at NASA, serving in the United States Senate, or visiting our troops overseas: I’ve learned…