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In an exciting high-scoring match between MI New York (MI NY) and Seattle Orcas (SEA), the latter secured a thrilling two-wicket win. The Orcas won the toss and opted to bowl first. MI New York’s opening batsman, Monank Patel (2), faced early struggles and lost his wicket cheaply in the third over. Shayan Jahangir (19) followed suit, unable to capitalize on his initial success. After crossing the 50-run mark, MI NY lost Hammad Azam (2) in the seventh over, finding it challenging to score runs. However, Nicholas Pooran and captain Kieron Pollard formed a crucial partnership that kept their team…

“Baby,” a small film directed by Sai Rajesh, is creating a sensation at the box office. The film stars Anand Deverakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya, and Viraj Ashwin in lead roles. Despite the rains, the film continues to make a massive impact at the box office. The film is extremely strong on weekdays with terrific bookings all over. In just 11 days, the film collected close to 70 crores gross and surpassed the sensational Vijay Deverakonda’s cult hit, “Arjun Reddy,” in lifetime collections. In terms of ROI, “Baby” is the biggest hit in the history of Telugu cinema. This is phenomenal and…

The country has an abundant supply of coal, and most of its coal requirements are met through domestic production. Coal production across India increased significantly by approximately 14.7% from 778.21 million tonnes (MT) in 2021-22 to 893.19 MT in 2022-23. In comparison to the figures from 2013-14, coal production in 2022-23 has seen a remarkable 58% increase. Specifically, during January-June 2023, domestic coal production experienced a notable surge of more than 8.51% compared to the same period the previous year. The total demand for coal, which includes both domestic production and imports, amounted to 1,115.02 MT in 2022-23 and 1,027.83…

Filmmaker Sudhanshu Saria’s film “Sanaa,” starring Radhika Madan, is scheduled to have its Australian premiere at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) in 2023. The movie, both written and directed by Saria, has already been screened at prestigious global film festivals such as the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF), Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, and Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Saria expressed his pride in the widespread acceptance of “Sanaa” by audiences worldwide. He stated, “It’s been phenomenal taking ‘Sanaa’ to audiences in all parts of the world, and we are all so excited to meet our audience in…

Moksha Roy, a seven-year-old Indian-origin schoolgirl, has been honored with the British Prime Minister’s Points of Light award for her remarkable efforts as the world’s youngest sustainability advocate. At the age of three, she began volunteering for a United Nations’ initiative against microplastic pollution, and since then, she has been actively involved in various sustainability campaigns, including raising funds to support underprivileged children. Deputy British Prime Minister Oliver Dowden presented the award to Moksha last week, praising her dedication to championing UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Her advocacy has influenced her school to eliminate the use of plastic glitter, confetti,…

Wisconsin State Governor Tony Evers has appointed two Indian Americans, Masood Akhtar and Kamaljit Kaur Jackson, to the State’s Green Ribbon Commission. The Commission was established in April to offer guidance on Wisconsin’s Green Innovation Fund, which represents the state’s first environmental and clean energy fund. Masood Akhtar is the founder of CleanTech Partners (CTP), an organization that promotes the commercialization of energy-saving and renewable energy technologies. He has an impressive track record in the energy sector, having facilitated a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the US Department of Energy (DOE) and Wisconsin, aimed at promoting energy efficiency in…

The highly anticipated film and the talk of the town, “Dum Biryani” reached a crescendo as the grand preview was organized for the media and industry men, leaving them awestruck. Mr. Aniket Badame, the Director-Writer-Producer of “Dum Biryani” unveiled his latest project with the media men yesterday in PVR Icon, Versova in a rather grand event along with his cast and crew. Mr. Badame deals with the hard-hitting issue of terrorism as a Writer-Director and Producer of “Dum Biryani” with a fresh approach. He has also dealt with sensitive matter with such a unique approach making his work stand out.…

According to the latest Henley Passport Index, India has climbed to the 80th position, indicating a positive trend in global mobility. This advancement has broadened travel opportunities for Indians, as they can now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 57 destinations worldwide. The Henley Passport Index, originally developed by Dr. Christian H. Kaelin, is a trusted indicator of global mobility. It uses real-time data from the International Air Transport Authority (IATA) and covers 199 passports and 227 travel destinations, providing valuable insights into the strength and mobility of passports worldwide. India’s journey in the Henley Passport Index has been dynamic,…

Considering the prevailing Covid-19 situation, the Union Health Ministry issued updated guidelines for international travelers concerning COVID-19 on July 19. Effective from July 20 at 12:00 AM (IST), the previous mandate for RT-PCR testing of a random 2% subset of international travelers arriving in India has been lifted. However, the precautionary measures previously advised for airlines and international travelers in the context of Covid-19 will remain in place. The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare remains vigilant in monitoring the Covid-19 scenario.

Amrapali Gan, also known as Ami Gan, will be stepping down from her position as CEO of OnlyFans after serving in this role for two and a half years. OnlyFans, renowned for being a creator-subscription platform primarily focused on adult content, will now have Keily Blair, the current chief strategy and operations officer, taking over as the new CEO. Expressing her thoughts on Twitter, Gan shared that her time at OnlyFans, during which the platform gained widespread recognition, has been incredibly fulfilling. During her tenure, she achieved significant milestones for the business, including prioritizing platform safety, expanding its global presence,…