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“Thank You PM For Raising Our Spirits, We’ll Bounce Back”: Mohammad Shami

“Thank You PM For Raising Our Spirits, We’ll Bounce Back”: Mohammad Shami

by | Nov 20, 2023 | top-stories



An emotional Mohammad Shami hugged Prime Minister Modi when he met him.

New Delhi:

Over a billion hearts broke last night after Australia beat India in the World Cup final at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad to lift the title for the sixth time. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was present yesterday in the stadium to watch the match, met the players of Team India in their dressing room to “raise their spirits” and stand with the team after the defeat. 

An emotional Mohammad Shami hugged Prime Minister Modi when he met him in the dressing room. The star bowler was the highest wicket-ticket in the tournament. 

Posting a picture on X, Mohammad Shami wrote, “Unfortunately yesterday was not our day. I would like to thank all Indians for supporting our team and me throughout the tournament. Thankful to PM Modi for especially coming to the dressing room and raising our spirits. We will bounce back!

“PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the dressing room yesterday was special and very motivating,” Ravindra Jadeja said.

“Dear Team India, Your talent and determination through the World Cup was noteworthy. You’ve played with great spirit and brought immense pride to the nation. We stand with you today and always.”, PM Modi wrote in his message to Team India after the loss. 

Over 1.4 billion fans in India and around the world hoped to see the Indian team lift the golden cup after 12 years. The team, which was unbeaten for 10 matches in the tournament, fell short against Australia. Batting first, India scored 240 in 50 overs. The Aussies managed to chase the target with the help of Travis Head’s emphatic 137.

India and Australia will face each other in a five-match T20 series. The first match will be hosted in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday.





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Decomposed Bodies Of Four Of Family Found In Bengal Flat: Police

Decomposed Bodies Of Four Of Family Found In Bengal Flat: Police

by | Nov 19, 2023 | top-stories


A forensic team visited the spot, and further investigation is underway, police said

Barasat/Kolkata (WB):

Decomposed bodies of four members of a family were found in their flat in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district on Sunday, police said.

They were identified as 52-year-old Brindaban Karmakar, a cloth merchant, his wife Debasree Karmakar, who was in her forties, their 17-year-old daughter Debaleena and eight-year-old son Utsaha, a police officer said.

The bodies were found in the closed apartment on MS Mukherjee Road in Khardah area under Barrackpore Police Commissionerate.

Police suspects that the man murdered his family members by poisoning them and then died by suicide.

The man’s body was found hanging from the ceiling, while three other bodies were found in different places in the flat, he said.

A suicide note was also found, in which the man claimed that his wife had an extra-marital affair and he could not bear it, hence he took the extreme step, the officer said.

Locals informed the police after they found foul smell emanating from the apartment. The door had to be broken open as it was bolted from inside, he said.

A forensic team visited the spot, and further investigation is underway, the officer added.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)



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Hotel Prices Soar During World Cup Final, Startup Offers Unique Solution

Hotel Prices Soar During World Cup Final, Startup Offers Unique Solution

by | Nov 19, 2023 | top-stories


India vs Australia ODI cricket World Cup final 2023 match will be played in Ahmedabad (Representational)

New Delhi:

As hotel prices soar in Ahmedabad ahead of the much-awaited India vs Australia ODI cricket World Cup final 2023, Wakefit — a furniture brand — has announced a free stay for fans. Wakefit is offering a chance for a few lucky fans to transform their night after the World Cup final match into a “memorable snoozefest”.

The company said that it is extending this exclusive offer to people who are attending the World Cup final 2023 match between India vs Australia on Sunday and have a stadium ticket.

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The brand is offering an overnight stay to fans at Wakefit’s Bodakdev outlet in Sarkhej-Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad after the World Cup final.

How To Apply For Wakefit Free Stay After India vs Australia Final?

Interested fans can drop in an email at IndiaJeetega@wakefit.co and share an image of their match ticket, along with their name, contact details, and a catchy one-line description of why they would like to stay the night at the Wakefit store.

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Entries for emails are open until 11 AM on Sunday.

At the store, winners will also get free WiFi and breakfast.

Hotel Prices Skyrocket In Ahmedabad Ahead Of Ind vs Aus World Cup Final

According to reports, hotel prices have gone up as high as Rs 2 lakh in the top five-star hotels in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad ahead of the cricket World Cup final match between India and Australia, which is scheduled to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Even non-star hotels have also reportedly increased their rates five to seven times to cash in on the rush.

“There is enthusiasm for the World Cup final not only in India, but people from abroad including places like Dubai, Australia, and South Africa want to come to watch the match,” Narendra Somani, the President of the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of Gujarat, was quoted as saying by the news agency PTI.

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“There are 5,000 rooms in three-star and five-star hotels in Ahmedabad, while the number for entire Gujarat is 10,000. The capacity of the Narendra Modi Stadium is over 1.20 lakh people and we expect that 30,000 to 40,000 people will come from outside to watch the match,” he said.

As the demand for hotel rooms is high, their rates are also increasing, he said, adding that the rooms that were available at nominal rates earlier have touched anywhere between Rs 50,000 and Rs 1.25 lakh.

The match at the 1.32-lakh capacity Narendra Modi Stadium is scheduled to start at 2 pm.





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World Cup Final: All Eyes On Virat Kohli, Resurgent Australia And The Pitch | Cricket News

World Cup Final: All Eyes On Virat Kohli, Resurgent Australia And The Pitch | Cricket News

by | Nov 18, 2023 | top-stories



India will face Australia in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Sunday, November 19 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. The match commences at 2:00 PM IST. India, the formidable team in this tournament, remains undefeated and has a golden opportunity to maintain their winning streak, potentially securing the World Cup title after a 12-year gap. During the semi-final clash against New Zealand, the Men in Blue encountered a challenging situation but demonstrated resilience, ultimately prevailing in the match.

Meanwhile, the mighty Australian team has triumphed in their last eight matches following two initial defeats. Overcoming the semi-final challenge against South Africa in a tense encounter, they secured their place in the final. Now, they face off against the tournament’s standout team and aim to add another World Cup victory to their esteemed record.

IND vs AUS pitch report
The average score by the team batting first in the last 10 matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium is 253.

Fielding first should be the preferred option at this stadium, with the team batting second winning 60 per cent of its contests.

IND vs AUS weather report
The temperature at the Narendra Modi Stadium is predicted to be 30.77 degrees Celsius with 26 per cent humidity.

IND vs AUS Fantasy Prediction: Top captain and vice-captain picks

1. Virat Kohli: India batter Virat Kohli has amassed 711 runs in 10 matches this season at an average of 101.57 and a strike rate of 90.69. He has scored five half-centuries and three centuries and achieved the highest score of 117.

2. David Warner: Australia’s David Warner has amassed 528 runs in 10 matches and is the team’s number-one run-scorer this season. He has a strike rate of 107.54 and averages 52.8. He also has two fifties and two centuries to his name in this campaign.

3. Mohammed Shami: The India bowler has taken 23 wickets in six matches. Mohammed Shami’s best spell for this edition is 7/57 and he averages 9.13.

4. Adam Zampa: The bowler from Australia has racked up 22 wickets in 10 matches so far at an average of 21.40. Adam Zampa’s 4/8 is his top bowling performance of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

IND vs AUS squads
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan (wk), KL Rahul (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

Australia: David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh, Sean Abbott, Alex Carey (wk), Josh Inglis (wk), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c)

IND vs AUS Fantasy XI team
Wicket-keepers: KL Rahul

Batters: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh

All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Glenn Maxwell

Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc

Captain: Virat Kohli

Vice-captain: Mohammed Shami

India vs Australia head-to-head record in ODIs
India and Australia have battled against each other on 150 occasions in ODIs. While India have won 57 matches, Australia have emerged victorious in 83 instances and 10 matches ended without a result.

The last five ODI contests have seen India win three times and Australia two times. The highest score in these five matches is 399 by India whereas the lowest has been 199 by Australia.

The team batting first has won 25 times and lost 35 times in 64 matches, while the chasing side has come out on top on 32 occasions, and lost 48 times in 84 matches.

India vs Australia prediction
India have won three of the last five matches against Australia and will go into this clash as favourites.

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“In 3 States…”: Piyush Goyal’s Prediction For BJP in Assembly Elections

“In 3 States…”: Piyush Goyal’s Prediction For BJP in Assembly Elections

by | Nov 17, 2023 | top-stories


Piyush Goyal speaks to NDTV in the US, where he’s gone to attend the APEC meet

New Delhi:

Union Minister Piyush Goyal is in the US attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, but is keeping a close watch on the assembly elections in five states back home. He spoke to NDTV on the sidelines of the APEC summit on the elections and what the BJP has so far determined the results would be like.

Mr Goyal said he is confident the party will see a landslide win in Congress-ruled Rajasthan, while the party is “clearly ahead in Chhattisgarh” and Madhya Pradesh “will return to BJP”.

Opinion polls and analysts have predicted the BJP would win in Rajasthan, lose in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, while Mizoram is unclear and the battle in Telangana is mainly between the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and the Congress.

Mr Goyal, however, dismissed these predictions as not reflecting the ground situation.

“It is very clear what we see on the ground, TV and X (formerly Twitter) leads me to believe the tide has turned in Chhattisgarh and we are clearly ahead of the Congress. Madhya Pradesh, even before I left India, was coming back to the BJP,” Mr Goyal told NDTV.

“I have visited Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh extensively. Rajasthan is looking to be a one-sided affair; we are doing extremely well in Rajasthan. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are poised to give BJP victories,” the Union Minister said.

Mr Goyal said he will be able to see the Telangana situation after he returns to India. “Telangana… voting is on November 30. I have had only two visits to Telangana before coming here. Once am back and see the situation on the ground, I will get a better sense of what’s happening,” he said, adding the BJP will win in at least three states – Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh – where he had extensively campaigned.

On Tesla and EVs in India

To a question on Tesla and a report stating that the Indian government was considering a tax holiday or tax cuts on fully assembled electric vehicles for the first five years, Mr Goyal did not answer directly and, instead, emphasised the country’s increasing adoption of such vehicles and its future potential.

Mr Goyal, who visited the Tesla factory, said there are many Indians in the Tesla team, “who have done us proud.”

The government wants to discuss Tesla’s plans about elements from India in their supply chain, especially after Tesla doubled their imports from India, he said.

“We are adopting electric vehicles (EVs) very fast. Nearly 40 per cent two-wheelers are EVs now. For commercial buses and cabs, it’s a no-brainer to use EVs; it’s much more economical and eco-friendly,” Mr Goyal told NDTV.

For private vehicles, however, the Union Minister said the battery costs are a deterrent but will hopefully see a rapid price correction.

“In the next 10 years, the fastest growth of EVs is likely to happen in India. The government has also bought a lot of EVs, I can see that on the roads,” he said.

Mr Goyal also met US leaders including President Joe Biden at the APEC summit. He said India has not decided yet on whether to apply for joining the APEC. India had made a request to join the grouping in 1991. While a majority of members were in favour of India’s inclusion, some opposed it, citing the country’s record on economic reforms and claiming that it has “protectionist instincts”.



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“Flex, Slay” Among Most Annoying Slangs Gen Z Use At Work

“Flex, Slay” Among Most Annoying Slangs Gen Z Use At Work

by | Nov 16, 2023 | top-stories


Another annoying word that topped the list was – Period.

In a recent survey conducted by the language learning platform Preply, Canadian corporate employees had the opportunity to critique their colleagues for the perceived overuse of generational jargon in the workplace.

As per the New York Post, the term “Ping you” emerged as the top workplace jargon to avoid, according to 1,002 survey responses, while Gen Z faced accusations of excessive use of “G.O.A.T.”

When Gen Z participants were questioned about cliched terms, the generation often associated with the belief that they invented walking without headphones identified as “period.”

Despite 92% of individuals in their 20s claiming to use corporate jargon at work, a notable 20% admitted to being confused by these buzzwords.

Another annoying word that topped the list was – Period. 

G.O.A.T

Originating as an acronym for “Greatest of All Time,” this expression gained prominence in sports discussions, particularly in debates over athletes such as Michael Jordan or Tom Brady who were considered unrivalled in their respective sports.

G.O.A.T. has now surpassed the previously popular phrase “You the real MVP,” famously uttered by basketball player Kevin Durant upon being crowned NBA MVP in 2014.

Slay

“Slay” is used when an individual is surpassing expectations, often excelling in terms of appearance or achieving personal and professional milestones, sometimes even exceeding their own standards.

Sus

Abbreviated from “suspicious,” this expression is frequently employed to characterize questionable or dubious behaviour.

FR

The shortened form of “for real” imparts a sense of seriousness or precision to a situation or description.

Vibing 

Vibing serves as a means to convey positive emotional sentiments for the younger generation or individuals who may not excel verbally.

Flex

A type of boasting or flaunting, akin to showcasing one’s muscles, should not be confused with Phil Swift’s Flex Seal products. 

Glow Up

Applied to an individual’s personal growth and development over time, it may involve young individuals using more mature language or expressing themselves with advanced vocabulary.

Bet

A way to agree to something or saying “yes”.

Period

Gen Z has transformed into the very entity they vowed to dismantle, as they, too, engage in the use of one-word, sentence-concluding interjections.

Basic

A method to characterize an individual’s absence of uniqueness and independent thinking, often exemplified by the use of these particular phrases.
 

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