Rethink on Amaravati?

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Rethink on Amaravati?

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Will the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) relook into the environmental clearances given to the proposed capital of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, coming up on the banks of Krishna river in view of the Chennai disaster now?

Fallout of Chennai deluge New Delhi: Will the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) relook into the environmental clearances given to the proposed capital of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, coming up on the banks of Krishna river in view of the Chennai disaster now? This question is making rounds in the capital with some sections waking up to the potential disaster of such plans following the inundation of Chennai.

Ministry sources point out similarities in comparison and do not rule out a similar situation arising in future in Amaravati, too. The fact that fertile lands are a part of the proposed Capital Region Development Authority area does not augur well for Amaravati, the clearances for which were secured under mysterious circumstances without proper “methods”, officials pointed out. “Political pressure was the key to accord clearances in view of Prime Minister’s presence at the foundation-laying ceremony of Amaravati. The rest is up to the powers that be”, they say.

What is worrying the ministry is the fact that Amaravati could be sitting on a powder keg as going by the plans of the CRDA of the AP government out of 217 sqkm, 127 sqkm was fertile agriculture land and 30-40 per cent of the area was in the river basin itself. The officials are now worried that this could lead to Chennai like situation in future. ADVERTISEMENT “Again, as per the master plan in all 5.99 lakh hectares of fertile land were there in the proposed capital area of 7450 sqkm and if the area was converted into a concrete jungle, would it become another floating city like Chennai” officials wonder. A Congress Rajya Sabha member from AP, KVP Ramachandra Rao had already sought to know from the ministry whether it was safe to build such a capital. He urged the ministry to explain the basis for clearing the proposals and considering de-notification of 44,000 acres of forest land too. He questioned the rationale in according the EC without consulting the National Disaster Management Authority regarding floods in the Krishna basin area, particularly in the CRDA’s master plan. In fact, the National Green Tribunal had in its earlier order asked the state to halt all work on the proposed project till clearances were obtained. It may be recalled that despite the fact that the government required just 450 hectares for government offices, it had acquired 33,000 acres of fertile land and had been seeking denotification of 44,000 hectares of forest land in addition to expanding the city limits to 7,450 sqkm of area. It also recently proposed to acquire more land from the island villages. The Centre, too, is in a dilemma as far as Amaravati is concerned, as “it could not strictly go by the norms as AP needs a capital and it was up to the state government to locate it where it needs to be. We wish all safeguards are taken in this case. As the preparation of master plan is still under way, hope the government goes for the best practices to prevent a disaster. Questions shall remain anyway”, the ministry sources add.

Facts that Prove that Humans are Killing Oceans

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Facts that Prove that Humans are Killing Oceans

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Oceans cover more than 70% of our planet. On World Oceans Day, let\’s spare a moment to look back at the harm we have done to the pristine waters.

Oceans cover more than 70% of our planet. On World Oceans Day, let’s spare a moment to look back at the harm we have done to the pristine waters.

They are mainly caused by irresponsible industrial pollution, runoff from agriculture, and human sewage entering the oceans Ocean acidification due to increased carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere

Carbon dioxide is absorbed by the ocean waters which in turn inhibits the growth and survival of the marine organisms. 90% of the sea birds are dying due to the consumption of floating plastic garbage in the oceans ADVERTISEMENT Birds feed on plastic floating on the water, mistaking it for food, and over time this ingestion leads to death. About 80 percent of the plastic trash that makes up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is believed to have originated from land-based activities. Careless tourism, coral mining for commercial purposes, and pollution have caused some irreversible damage to them. Overfishing has caused major changes in the marine ecosystem Overfishing can wreak havoc to marine ecology and completely disrupt the food chain. Unsustainable fishing practices over the last few decades have pushed our oceans to a point where they may now be on the verge of collapse. Offshore oil drilling is leading to the death of turtles, dolphins and other marine Organisms Oil destroys the insulating and water-repellent properties of the marine animals, exposing them to harsh environment.

Students stand in solidarity with RTC agitators in Hyderabad

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In support of the RTC employees strike, Osmania University students Joint Action Committee (JAC) leaders which included SFI, AISF and PDSU on Thursday pitched to Pragathi Bhavan gherao, but the OU police thwarted their actions by taking the students into custody at varsity.

Hyderabad: In support of the RTC employees strike, Osmania University students Joint Action Committee (JAC) leaders which included SFI, AISF and PDSU on Thursday pitched to Pragathi Bhavan gherao, but the OU police thwarted their actions by taking the students into custody at varsity. On other side, government effigy was burnt at Narayanguda Junction under the aegis of the All India Students Federation (AISF) Hyderabad district committee to protest the government’s reckless attitude towards the RTC workers strike.

In view of Osmania University students call to protest at Pragathi Bhavan in support of RTC employees stir, East Zone police made heavy security arrangements at the OU campus premises. Police closed all the entry points to the campus from Tarnaka and Vidyanagar and allowing only the OU students into the campus. However, student leaders started their plan at 12 noon amid tight police vigilance, within minutes police arrested the protesters and shifted them to the OU police station. According to police, so far, 14 members belonging to the students’ unions were arrested as they did not secure permission from the police. All the arrested people were released in the evening.

Govt concerned over TikTok content, intermediary status

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Govt concerned over TikTok content, intermediary status

TikTok puts watermark on some videos, while others don’t have it.

Popular Chinese short-video app TikTok may face government scrutiny for content “harmful to Indian society, culture and security”, with officials telling Moneycontrol that they were taking stock of the videos posted on the platform.

The officials have raised questions over the content strategy of Chinese internet company ByteDance-owned TikTok. There are certain videos when downloaded have the TikTok logo or the watermark, while some don’t.

“How is it possible that some videos have the logo and others don’t… there should be consistency,” a ministry of electronics and information technology (Meity) official said. “A logo or a watermark on a video shows association with the content.”

TikTok, which has 200 million monthly active users in India, is trying to shun its image of a platform that hosts objectionable content.

Many times videos that can endanger life, such as those of stunts involving dangerous acts, or the ones that are considered obscene or violent don’t carry the watermark. At the same time, videos with social messages like that on plastic ban or comedy or Bollywood or by an influencer bear the TikTok logo.

“Things have to be in line with Indian rules of being an intermediary,” said the Meity official. There was a confusion between original content and user-generated content.

An intermediary allows users to create their own content and post it on the platform, without being liable for the quality or nature of content that is being shared or posted. Intermediaries are protected under law,” the official said.

According to Section 79 of the IT Act, “intermediaries are exempted from liability for third-party information or communication links made available or hosted by them subject to certain conditions.”

The law, however, also says that the intermediary will be held responsible if it has “conspired or abetted or aided or induced the commission of an unlawful act”.

When reached for comment, a TikTok spokesperson said in an email, “This is purely a marketing practice purely for promotional purposes to promote TikTok on other platforms and redirect new users to TikTok.”

“TikTok, as an intermediary, does not exercise editorial control around any of the content generated by any of its users, nor is it involved in any capacity other than being a host and enabler. As a user generated-content platform, we do not exercise any editorial control over the content on our platform,” the spokesperson said.

The spokesperson, however, did clarify that “we may choose to collaborate with some creators, to promote usage of the platform, make the platform more vibrant and encourage full realisation of the potential of the platform”.

It would help in sharing the content with all other TikTok users and to popularise the platform, the email said.

TikTok on October 17 launched an education programme in India to expand its offering, a move seen as an attempt to pacify local authorities.

The company also said it was working with content creators to post videos about children’s education, health and wellness, among others.

Bigg Boss Telugu Season 3: Episode 89 Highlights

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In yesterday’s episode of Bigg Boss, Varun Sandesh’s grandmother Rajyalakshmi entered the Bigg Boss house.

In yesterday’s episode of Bigg Boss, Varun Sandesh’s grandmother Rajyalakshmi entered the Bigg Boss house. Despite being a 72-year-old, she is so energetic and greeted everyone warmly. All the seven contestants sat around her and had a great time. She wished everyone a happy Diwali, but Sreemukhi shockingly asked when Diwali is. Following Bigg Boss’ orders, she didn’t reveal the date but replied that it is going to come soon.

She further stated that she always wanted to see Big Boss and even invited the Big Boss to their house near Masab Tank, Hyderabad. She also spent some time with Varun Sandesh and left the house. Later, Rahul’s mother visited the Bigg Boss house through the confession room. She suggested Rahul participate in all the tasks properly and also sing songs.

Talking to the housemates, she said that Rahul is lazy but is a really good person and will speak straightforwardly without hiding anything. She said Sreemukhi that she loves her naughtiness. Sreemukhi’s mother entered the Bigg Boss house, but Bigg Boss immediately asked her to leave the house. When Sree Mukhi was crying profusely, her mother came back from another door, and Sreemukhi ran and hugged her tightly.

Sreemukhi asked Vithika not to let anyone inside the room and talked with her mother. Sreemukhi’s mother Latha stated that everyone is liking her dance and suggested she stay the same. Talking to Rahul, she said that he is also like a son to him and asked him not to fight with Sree Mukhi and if there is anything they can talk it out. As all the visitors gave the stars, Bigg Boss Hotel task also completed successfully with seven stars, and the Bigg Boss announced that the housemates won this task. dubbed into Telugu. On the career front, Vijay will be next seen in the film World Famous Lover.

RIL hits Rs 9 lakh crore m-cap, becomes most valued Indian company

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RIL hits Rs 9 lakh crore m-cap, becomes most valued Indian company

The company becomes the most valued Indian company in terms of market cap.

Shares of Reliance Industries (RIL) touched a 52-week high of Rs 1,428, rising more than 2 percent ahead of their September quarter numbers to be announced late on October 18.

The company crossed the total market capitalisation of Rs 9 lakh crore and is now the most valued Indian company in terms of market cap.

RIL is expected to report a good set of earnings for the July-September quarter with gross refining margin rising 17 percent compared to the June quarter.

Most brokerages expect gross refining margin (GRM) at $9.5 a barrel for quarter ended September 2019, against $8.1 a barrel in Q1FY20.

The second company in term of market cap is Tata Consultancy Services (Rs 7,69,989.34 crore) followed by HDFC Bank (Rs 670,496.82 crore)

At 10:52 hrs RIL was quoting at Rs 1,423.65, up by Rs 27.50, or 1.97 percent on the BSE.

SAMSUNG WORKING ON FIXING A BUG IN THE GALAXY S10 THAT LETS ANYONE’S FINGERPRINT OPEN THE PHONE

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SAMSUNG WORKING ON FIXING A BUG IN THE GALAXY S10 THAT LETS ANYONE’S FINGERPRINT OPEN THE PHONE

Samsung said on 17 October that it will soon roll out a software patch to fix problems with fingerprint recognition on its flagship Galaxy S10 (Review) smartphone.

Basically the Galaxy S10 uses an ultrasonic fingerprint reader instead of the traditional optical ones wherein the former uses sound waves to create a 3D map of your fingerprint while latter illuminates the ridges on your finger to create a 2D map.

Ultrasonic is supposed to be more secure than optical but some screen protectors have been reported to be incompatible with Samsung’s reader because they left a small air gap that interfered with the scanning. This, in turn, could be the reason why the sensor is allowing unregistered fingerprints to unlock the device.

After the user bought a third-party screen protector, her husband was able to unlock her phone using his fingerprint, even though it was not registered.

South Korea’s online-only KaKaobank has told customers to stop using the Galaxy 10 fingerprint recognition function to log into its services until the issue is resolved.

Tech2 has not been able to independently verify these claims and although Samsung has acknowledged the problem, they have not specified how widespread it currently is.

Manchu Manoj announces separation from his wife

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Manchu Manoj did not reveal any reason for being away from films for so long. Many thought he lost interest due to failures he had to go through.

Manchu Manoj did not reveal any reason for being away from films for so long. Many thought he lost interest due to failures he had to go through. But his brother Vishnu Manchu and sister, Lakshmi Prasanna did not really give importance to box office verdict of their films in designing their respective careers. They are trying their level best to change the course and get on to success track.

Finally, confirming all the rumours that he and his wife, have been going through hard times in their relationship, he announced that they got divorced. He mentioned earlier that they do have problems but they will work through them. But this shocked his fans and supporters more than usual. He asked for privacy and said that he will be back to acting soon. He ascertained that he won’t let his personal life crisis show on work anymore at the same time, thanked his fans, family and supporters for unconditional support through his tough period.

Governor takes serious note of 7 TS varsities not using RUSA funds

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Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan was enraged with seven universities for not utilising the funds earmarked under centrally sponsored Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) scheme.

Hyderabad: Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan was enraged with seven universities for not utilizing the funds earmarked under centrally sponsored Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) scheme. On a complaint received by Raj Bhavan recently, the governor held a meeting with the officials of RUSA and reviewed progress in the scheme. The official informed that the RUSA funds received by seven universities in Telangana State were likely to be lapsed due to non-release of matching grant from the State government.

The seven universities which got the funds are JUTU (Hyderabad), Osmania University (Hyderabad), Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Kakatiya University (Warangal), Telangana University (Nizamabad), Mahatma Gandhi University (Nalgonda) and Palamur University (Mahbubnagar). She directed the Vice-Chancellors’ of seven universities, that are selected to get funds under the central scheme, to take appropriate steps immediately and utilize RUSA funds without any lapse by March 2020. The Governor also directed the university heads to take necessary steps to fill all the vacant faculty positions and to get matching grants from the State government as stipulated under RUSA norms.

iOS 13 runs on 50% of all iPhones, Apple reveals

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iOS 13 runs on 50% of all iPhones, Apple reveals

Apple just came out with an interesting insight into how iOS 13 adoption is going. The article is aimed mostly at iOS app developers so they can be in touch with the trends.

So according to the pie chart in at the source link down below, Apple’s latest version of iOS has reached 50% of all existing iPhones, a month after its release.

iOS 13 runs on 50% of all iPhones, Apple reveals

For the iPhone models that came out in the last four years, the adoption is even more impressive – 55% with iOS 12 taking second place with a 38% share.

iPadOS, on the other hand, is having some hard time with adoption partially due to being rather new to the scene. For now, only 33% of all iPads run on iPadOS while iPads from the last four years have a wider adoption of 41%. Of course, iOS 12 is following with a 51% share.

Chidambaram, Now In Enforcement Directorate Custody

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Chidambaram, Now In Enforcement Directorate Custody

Former Union Minister P Chidambaram left Delhi’s Tihar jail today, more than a month after he was taken there, as a court sent the 74-year-old Congress leader to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate in the INX Media money laundering case till October 24.

Allowing the probe agency to question Mr Chidambaram in custody, the court also permitted him to have home-cooked food, a separate cell, a western toilet, spectacles, and medicines. The Enforcement Directorate opposed his request for air-conditioning. Mr Chidambaram will be allowed to meet family members and relatives for half-an-hour every day.

“We will take care of his security. Home food, western toilet and family visits will be taken care of,” the agency told the court.

The court directed the Enforcement Directorate to get him medically examined every 48 hours.

Arrested by the CBI on August 21, Mr Chidambaram had been in judicial custody at the Tihar jail since September 5 in the INX Media corruption case filed by the CBI. He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate yesterday.

The Enforcement Directorate wants to question him in a case that allegedly involves money-laundering. It had requested 14-day custody of the Congress veteran.

He was taken to the agency’s office in Delhi in the evening for questioning and will be kept at either the Tughlaq Road or Tilak Marg police stations. He will be brought back to the Enforcement Directorate’s office around 10:30 am tomorrow.

Mr. Chidambarm’s son Karti said, “It’s a blatant misuse of law. When the 60-day mandatory period is ending, the ED has arrested him. I am an MP and so is my Father. All our properties and assets are in the public domain. This is not a genuine investigation, it’s a ploy to prolong his custody.”

Mr Chidambaram and his son have denied any wrongdoing and have said they are being targeted by the ruling BJP to settle political scores.

Amitabh Bachchan hospitalised, undergoes treatment for liver problems

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Amitabh Bachchan hospitalised, undergoes treatment for liver problems

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has been admitted to Mumbai’s Nanavati Hospital for the past three days for a liver-related ailment.

As per a TOI report, the actor was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday at around 2 am.

As per sources in hospital, “He was admitted for his routine full body checkup. He is doing well and fine, there is no reason to panic. Doctors have also advised him some rest.”

The report also reveals that Big B’s family members have been visiting him in the hospital frequently and he has been stationed at a room equivalent to ICU. As per sources in hospital, “he was admitted for his routine full body checkup. He is doing well and fine, there is no reason to panic. Doctors have also advised him some rest.”

Earlier this year, Amitabh Bachchan at an event revealed that 75 percent of his liver is damaged. “I keep quoting my example all the time and try and propagate the idea of getting yourself detected and I don’t mind saying this publicly I am a T.B survivor, Hepatitis B survivor. Poor blood immersion moved in and 75 percent of my liver is gone but because I was able to detect it even after 20 years, when 75 percent of my liver is gone. I am yet lasting on 25 percent,” Big B said.

The actor also tweeted an unseen picture of his wife Jaya Bachchan from the hospital on the occasion of Karwa Chauth. “the better half .. !! pretty clearly the other half is pointless .. and hence hidden,” he captioned the image.

On the work front, Amitabh Bachchan will be next seen in Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Brahmastra’. This will be his first collaboration with Alia and Ranbir. Produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, ‘Brahmastra’ is helmed by Ayan Mukerji and will hit in 2020. Post-Brahmastra, Big B will also be seen in ‘Jhund’, ‘Chehre’ and ‘Gulabo Sitabo’.

BSF Soldier Killed In Firing By Bangladesh Guards At Bengal Border

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BSF Soldier Killed In Firing By Bangladesh Guards At Bengal Border

A Border Security Force (BSF) soldier was killed and another seriously injured when their patrol came under fire from the Bangladeshi Border Guards after a flag meeting along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal’s Murshidabad.

“This morning, three Indian fishermen went fishing in River Padma in the border area. Two fishermen returned and approached the Kakmarichar Border Security Force(BSF) post, saying that the Border Guard Bangladesh had apprehended them and later released two of them,” BSF said in a statement.

BSF said the Bangladesh Guards called a flag meeting over the issue.

“Around 1030 hrs, the Post Commander and five troopers approached the BGB (Border Guard Bangladesh) patrol in a BSF boat. During the flag meeting, the BGB patrol not only refused to release the Indian fisherman but also tried to cordon the BSF troops. Sensing that the situation is worsening, the BSF party immediately returned. BGB troops opened fire on the returning BSF party,” it added.

Both soldiers were evacuated to the nearest medical facility, where Head Constable Vijay Bhan Singh was declared dead on arrival. The injured soldier is being treated in a hospital.

Mr Singh, 50, was a resident of Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad.

BSF chief VK Johri later called up his Bangladesh counterpart Major General Shafeenul Islam over a hotline, apprising him of the incident, news agency PTI reported. Major General Islam has assured a probe into the incident.

Relations between the two border forces have been cordial for decades and efforts are on to ensure that the situation does not deteriorate, the agency added.

Arafat Sunny, Al-Amin Hossain recalled for India T20Is

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Arafat Sunny, Al-Amin Hossain recalled for India T20Is

Bangladesh have recalled left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny and pace bowler Al-Amin Hossain in their 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match Twenty20 International series in India. Fast bowler Rubel Hossain has been omitted.

The inclusion of Arafat and Al-Amin was nothing short of surprise as both of them had fallen off selectors’ radar quite some time ago.

“We have picked Arafat as he is bowling quite consistently in the domestic arena. We already have Shakib Al Hassan but we need someone who has the experience of playing the shorter format,” BCB chief selector Minhajul Abedin told media after the board released the squad.

“Al Amin was picked as we have seen there is some grass on the Indian wickets. In the recent past, he had improved his fitness to quite an extent and he is one of the few bowlers who can bowl with the seam up and we have seen that pacers who are bowling with the seam up are quite successful in India.” Abedin added.

From the last squad, BCB has excluded Taijul Islam, Sabbir Rahman, and Nazmul Hossain while also handing the comeback opportunity for Soumya Sarkar in the shortest format.
“Actually we were not very keen to take Soumya. He was picked majorly at the insistence of the coach,” the chief selector revealed.

Bangladesh are due to play a three-match T20I series in India, with the opener scheduled for November 3 in national capital Delhi. The action moves to Rajkot for game 2 on November 7 and concludes in Nagpur with the third and final fixture on November 10.

The visitors will also play two-Test series after the three T20Is, the squad for which will be announced in due course.

Bangladesh T20I squad: Shakib Al Hasan (Captain), Tamim Iqbal, Litton Das, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Naim, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Aminul Islam, Arafat Sunny, Mohammad Saifuddin, Al-Amin Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shafiul Islam

RCB appoint Navnita Gautam in the support staff

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The appointment of Navnita Gautam as their massage therapist will make the Royal Challengers Bangalore the first team in the history of the Indian Premier League to appoint a woman as a part of their support staff. She will work alongside Evan Speechly, the head physiotherapist, and Shanker Basu, the strength & conditioning coach.

Her role would entail “performing specialized techniques about the preparation, motivation, overall supervision and all individual physical ailments relating to the team,” a release from the franchise stated on Thursday (October 17).

“I am very pleased to be a part of this moment in history and another step in the right direction,” said RCB chairman, Sanjeev Churiwala. “The game has come a long way, in many ways, in terms of the Women’s Cricket Team and how many people are watching it, the interest was long due.

“Sport is a great enabler, but it is important to ensure that the principles of equity in participation also extends to its staffing bodies. Increasing participation and success by women in all sporting arenas have made this possible and we at RCB are very thrilled to have found great talent in Navnita.”

Malinga, Dickwella return among other four for tour of Australia

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Malinga, Dickwella return among other four for tour of Australia

Limited-overs skipper Lasith Malinga is among four players who have now returned to the Sri Lanka squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series in Australia, starting October 27.

Malinga, wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella and batsman Kusal Perera were among the 10 players that pulled out of the recent tour of Pakistan owing to security concerns. The tour of Australia will also see the return of Kusal Mendis.

The four players came in place of Angelo Perera, Lahiru Madushanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama and Minod Bhanuka, who were part of the squad that won the series at the home of the incumbent No.1 T20I team in the world – Pakistan.

Twenty-seven-year-old Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who was the beneficiary of some of the top players pulling out of the Pakistan tour, made the most of his chances with a whirlwind 48-ball 77 from No.3 – an innings laced with four fours and six sixes.

Wanindu Hasaranga, the 22-year-old leg-break bowler who made his debut at home against New Zealand this year, finished on top of the wicket-takers list in Pakistan, and has also held onto his spot for the tour of Australia.

In an assault very similar to Rajapaksa’s, middle-order batsman Oshada Fernando too smashed a blistering 78 (off 48 balls) – in his only appearance in the third T20I – earning himself a place for the upcoming tour.

The series kicks off in Adelaide, before shifting to the Gabba in Brisbane on October 30 and then to the MCG in Melbourne on November 1.

Sri Lanka T20I squad: Lasith Malinga, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando, Niroshan Dickwella, Dasun Shanaka, Shehan Jayasuriya, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Oshada Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lakshan Sandakan, Nuwan Pradeep, Lahiru Kumara, Isuru Udana, Kasun Rajitha

People of Delhi Alone Can’t be Held Responsible for Air Pollution, Says Kejriwal

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People of Delhi Alone Can’t be Held Responsible for Air Pollution, Says Kejriwal

Day after rubbishing reports that burning of stubble in neighboring states is responsible for just 10 percent of the air pollution in the capital, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said the citizens of Delhi alone are not guilty for the air pollution.

“Unless equal attention is given to sources of pollution that lie outside and is dealt with full commitment, it will be difficult to get relief from the pollution,” Kejriwal said.

He reiterated that the sources of pollution lie both inside and outside the national capital while referring to stubble burning in neighboring states in the winter months.

He referred to the 2018 report by TERI which indicated that only 36% of pollution in Delhi is due to the sources within the national capital, while the rest comes from the outside sources.

The Delhi government will be able to provide real-time data on sources of pollution in Delhi from March 2020, Kejriwal said while asserting that the people of Delhi cannot be held responsible for the air quality at a time when Delhi is the only city that has embraced ‘harsh measures’ to combat pollution and has cut it by 25%.

Meeku Mathrame Chepta trailer review

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Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam who became a director with ‘Pelli Choopulu’ movie scored a decent hit with his debut movie film.

Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam who became a director with ‘Pelli Choopulu’ movie scored a decent hit with his debut movie film. Also, ‘Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi’ also became a decent hit. Now, the director is all set to test is luck as a hero. ‘Pelli Choopulu’ hero Vijay Devarakonda himself is pooling resources for the film. Titled as ‘Meeku Matrame Chepta’, Tharun Bhascker is playing the lead role whereas Anasuya Bharadwaj, Naveen George Thomas, Vani Bhojan, Pavani Gangireddy, etc are playing crucial rules. Today, the makers have released the trailer of the film. The 2 minutes video showcased that the movie is about a video of Tharun Bhascker going viral on the internet. What is in that video? How it affected his life and how it will give as an entertaining ride is the storyline of the film.

Shammeer Sultan is helming this project. Touted to be a comedy entertainer, Sivakumar is composing tunes for this film which is releasing on November 1st.

Satya Nadella took home $42.9mn last fiscal, gets 66% raise

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Satya Nadella took home $42.9mn last fiscal, gets 66% raise

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella earned $42.9 million in total compensation for the fiscal year 2019 — 66 per cent raise from the prior fiscal year, the company has announced.

San Francisco: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella earned $42.9 million in total compensation for the fiscal year 2019 — 66 per cent raise from the prior fiscal year, the company has announced. Nadella received a $1 million base salary jump and an increase in stocks. Microsoft’s independent directors said in a proxy statement released on Wednesday.

When he took over from Steve Ballmer in 2014, Nadella took home $84.3 million which is the highest earnings in a fiscal year for him so far. “For fiscal year 2019, the annual total compensation for the median employee of the Company (other than our CEO) was $172,512,” the company said. “The past fiscal year offered another record year for financial performance,
During the first five-year performance period, Microsoft’s market capitalisation increased $509 billion (from $302 billion to $811 billion). “Microsoft’s relative TSR was in the 97th percentile, resulting in Nadella earning and vesting in the maximum 900,000 shares,” the company said in the filing. Microsoft’s board of directors last month authorized another $40 billion in share repurchases and raised its quarterly dividend by 5 cents or 11 per cent to 51 cents a share.

In the previous fiscal year, the buybacks was worth $10.72 billion – all under Nadella’s tenure. The ex-dividend date will be November 20, 2019,” the company said in a statement. The company will hold its annual shareholders meeting on December 4. This year’s annual shareholders meeting will be held virtually and hosted by Nadella, Amy Hood, chief financial officer, Brad Smith, President and chief legal officer and John W. Thompson, Microsoft independent board chair. Driven by growth in its Cloud and Surface laptop segments, Microsoft posted revenue of $33.7 billion and net income of $13.2 billion for its fourth quarter that ended on June 30. Microsoft reported revenue of $125.8 billion which increased 14 per cent and $39.2 billion net income — setting a new record fiscal year for the company. Microsoft that continues to be valued as a $1 trillion company returned $7.7 billion to shareholders in the form of share repurchases and dividends in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019

Ashwin will not captain Punjab In IPL 2020- Here Is the Story

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Ashwin will not captain Punjab In IPL 2020- Here Is the Story

Known for his courage and forthrightness, India’s leg-spin legend Anil Kumble has donned several hats in his career. He is still India’s most-successful wicket-taker in Tests, has been the president of Karnataka State Cricket Association, is a much sought-after commentator, and has also coached the national team.

Kumble’s time as the coach of the Indian team was fruitful, but it ended on an acrimonious note after the 2017 Champions Trophy when his relationship with skipper Virat Kohli got strained considerably. The spin great resigned, terming his relationship with Kohli as “untenable”.

Since then, Kumble hasn’t been in the coaching saddle. But the upcoming Indian Premier League will see the return of Kumble, the coach. The 49-year-old will be the head coach and director of cricket operations for Kings XI Punjab.

So what prompted him to get back to coaching? “I have always enjoyed being among the players,” Kumble said on Wednesday. “I may have been a cricket administrator and now a commentator, but it’s being on the field that I like the most. To contribute and give back the experiences I’ve had and share my thought process with the players. If I can help develop their game and fast track whatever they want to achieve, I’m always up for it.”

Kings XI has never won the IPL. The best finish they have achieved is the runners-up position in 2014. Kings XI management hopes that bringing in someone of the stature of Kumble will change the team’s fortunes.

In recent times, there has been a lot of dilly-dallying over off-spinner and Kings XI’s captain for the last two editions, Ravichandran Ashwin. There were speculations that he could join Delhi Capitals. Earlier this week, though, KXIP co-owner Ness Wadia said that the franchise’s board had a rethink and has decided to retain Ashwin.

Kumble agreed that Ashwin was a “fantastic asset” for the team, but also added that the offspinner isn’t an automatic captaincy choice.

“I think any decision on Ashwin or any other player is an internal matter of the team. Ash (Ashwin) is a fantastic asset for the team. We all know his contributions for the Indian team over that last so many years. He has been a brilliant player for India. But there is no certainty yet that he’ll be the captain this year. Moving forward, we still haven’t taken any decision on anyone for that matter. We need to sit down with the (Kings XI) board.”

Kumble’s concerns for the team are its death bowling and lack of experience in the middle-order. “There are certain gaps that one needs to fill. We are certainly looking to add some experience to our middle-order. We have Chris Gayle who is perhaps the most experienced international player in the T20 format.”

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