"Doesn't Mean Anything...": Rohit On KL Rahul's Removal As Vice-Captain

India opening batter KL Rahul has been under the scanner for his low returns with the bat in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Rahul, who was named vice captain for the first two Tests, has scored just 38 runs in three innings so far. Several former and current players have questioned his place in the team, and have vouched for the inclusion of in-form youngster Shubman Gill. During the pre-match press conference, India captain Rohit Sharma was asked about Rahul being stripped from vice-captaincy for the last two Tests.

Responding to the querry, Rohit said: "All 17 players in the team has a chance. The team will back those who are talented. Stripping vice-captaincy doesn't mean anything big. He was made the vice captain because maybe there was not many experienced players at that time. It is not a big thing," Rohit said on the eve of the third Test.

India are expected to enhance their aura of invincibility at home with another series win while a down and out Australia will need nothing less than a monumental effort to bounce back in the third Test, beginning in Indore Wednesday. 

India have already secured the Border-Gavaskar trophy and they will now be playing for a record-extending 16th straight series win at home and a guaranteed spot in the World Test Championship final in June.

India Squad for 3rd and 4th Tests: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul (vc), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat, Ishan Kishan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Suryakumar Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat.

(With PTI Inputs)

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Technology Will Help India Become Developed Nation by 2047; 5G, AI Will Transform Sectors: PM Modi

Technology will help India achieve the target of becoming a developed nation by 2047, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, as he outlined the massive and modern digital infrastructure being created to ensure that benefits of digital revolution reach all citizens.

Addressing a post-Budget webinar on 'Unleashing the Potential: Ease of Living Using Technology', Modi said the government wants to reduce the cost of compliance of small businesses, and asked the industry to formulate a list of compliances that can be pruned.

"We want to reduce the compliance cost of small businesses. Can you (industry) formulate a list of unnecessary compliances that can be pruned. We have finished 40,000 compliances," Modi said.

India is creating a modern digital infrastructure, and ensuring that benefits of digital revolution reach everyone, he noted.

Technology is being used to make tax system faceless to address problems faced by taxpayers.

"We used technology to make the tax system faceless, and to address problems faced by taxpayers," he said adding technology is being leveraged to usher in a qualitative difference in the lives of Indian citizens.

He said technologies like 5G and AI (Artificial Intelligence) are leading conversations now and poised to transform areas like medicine, education, agriculture, and many other sectors.

The prime minister exhorted stakeholders to identify 10 problem areas facing the common man which can be solved using AI.

Technology formed the base of One Nation One Ration, he said adding that JAM (Jan Dhan Yojana, Aadhaar, and Mobile number) trinity helped in giving benefits to the poor.

He said 21st century is technology-driven, and one can't restrict it to just digital, internet technology.

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Viral Video: Man Takes His SUV Under A Waterfall And It Starts Leaking

A digital creator had an unpleasant experience with his SUV when he decided to take it under a waterfall on a mountainous path. Arun Panwar shared a video on his Instagram account showing how the sunroof of his Mahindra Scorpio N leaked with water seeping inside the car.

In the video, the man says that he came across a waterfall while travelling in the hills. The man decided to wash his car under the waterfall. The driver closes the sunroof before parking the SUV under the waterfall.

The minute he parked his car, the water leaked into the car through the sunroof and the speakers. The driver can be heard saying, "Yeh mazaak hai bhai (This is a joke)."

"Arrey, yeh kya chal raha hai? (What is happening?)," the man added.

He quickly moves his car away from the waterfall and checks again to see if the sunroof was closed. The water seeped inside the car and damaged the interior of the car.

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The video was posted 1 day ago and so far it has amassed 4.7 million views on Instagram. Shocked by the video, a user commented, "That's why I didn't buy Mahindra cars... (I am happy with my cycle)."

"I have washed my jeep meridian many times like this...but this never happen with my jeep," another user wrote.

"I think he deliberately left his sunroof slightly open. I tried it too with Scorpio N with not even a drop of leakage," the third user wrote.

"Brother, no sunroof in the world is waterproof, they have small drainage holes on both left and right, and using too many sunroofs or we can say using sunroofs in India may clog the drainage holes due to which water starts entering the vehicle, unclog that drainage holes and you are good to go," the fourth user wrote.

The Scorpio-N was launched in June last year and has five variants including Z2, Z4, Z6, Z8 and Z8L.

 

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Passenger Flying Business Class Shocked To Get ONE Banana For In-Flight Meal

The recent whirlwind of reports on disappointing airline foods has left us shocked. We were still grappling with the news of an Air India passenger finding insect in his meal, shortly after chef Sanjeev Kapoor condemned the airline for unappetising food, when this news popped up. A business class passenger was served just one banana in his in-flight meal. The chopsticks served along with the banana completed the look of the meal but does it even make sense to eat banana with chopsticks? 

The man named Kris Chari was travelling in an over 7-hours Japanese airline flight from Indonesia to Tokyo, Japan. He pre-ordered VGML (vegan) option from the pre-lunch snack menu but little did he know that it would consist of just a banana. 

(Also Read: Man Allegedly Finds Cockroach In Vistara Flight Meal; Airline Says, "It's Roasted Ginger")

Narrating the incident on Flyertalk forum, Kris Chari said, "Before takeoff today my flight attendant confirmed that I ordered VGML and that my breakfast was a banana, by which I mistakenly assumed she meant that breakfast included a banana. When she served the banana after takeoff I thought it was just an underwhelming appetizer, but it was in fact the entire meal service! It was cute of the crew to serve the banana with chopsticks, though!"

This is what Kris Chari was served when they decided to order the 'vegan breakfast'.

What's the worst in-flight meal you've ever been served? pic.twitter.com/RBwPJBiLPs

— Plant Based News (@PlantBasedNews) February 22, 2023

The non-vegan snack option in the airline menu consisted of seared tuna with a Moroccan-style eggplant salad, two kinds of cheese with orange salsa, paired with a baguette. Left with just a banana, Kris Chari made it a point to still enjoy his meal. "It was a really good banana-one of the best I've had recently-but it still seems more appropriate as a snack. Is catering out of CGK typically this underwhelming?" he questioned.

Kris Chari also informed that the lunch that was served later had barely seasoned spaghetti. "My meals on other JL flights (part of this itinerary) were also bad, but nothing was quite as insubstantial as this (banana)."

(Also Read: Woman Finds Stone In Air India In-Flight Meal, Shares Pics)

Funny or disappointing? What do you think of this vegan in-flight meal?
 

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Tecno Phantom V Fold With MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus SoC Unveiled At MWC 2023: Report

Tecno reportedly unveiled its Phantom V Fold, the first foldable smartphone from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer during the Mobile World Congress 2023 event today. The phone, showcased at the company's booth, is said to be the first left-right foldable smartphone in the world. The smartphone is said to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset. The company revealed that the chipset has an AnTuTu test score of more than 1.08 million. During the same MWC event, Tecno also introduced its newest Chameleon Coloring Technology.

The Phantom V Fold is Tecno's first foldable smartphone. It is claimed to be the world's first left-right foldable smartphone and is said to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset, as per a report by Gizmochina. The dual-SIM supported smartphone is said to come equipped with a dual 5G processor, designed specifically for the device and is manufactured using an enhanced TSMC 4nm manufacturing process, which is claimed to offer better performance while maintaining low power consumption.

Also included with the Phantom V Fold device is an ultra-clear 5-lens camera system, which includes a 50-megapixel primary lens with a super light-sensitive custom sensor, and two additional rear lenses, the report added. The newly unveiled phone is said to feature two front camera lenses for selfies and video calling.

No more information about the phone has yet been revealed by the company. Although we can expect more details about the device and its dimensions, camera, battery life, and more to be revealed soon. In an earlier teaser, Tecno revealed the Phantom V Fold to have a hinge with a reverse snap structure. It is yet to be confirmed whether that helps the device fold flat.

Tecno also introduced the Chameleon Coloring Technology at MWC 2023, which is a full-spectrum electrically-controlled prism colouration technology that uses a grid of sub-micron prism substance, that switches direction when an electrical field is present.

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Tecno Spark 10 Pro With MediaTek Helio G88 SoC Unveiled at MWC 2023; MegaBook S1 Gets 2023 Refresh: Report

Tecno has showcased two more devices alongside its first foldable smartphone, Phantom V Fold, at MWC 2023. Tecno Spark 10 Pro and an upgraded MegaBook S1 2023 have been unveiled at the event. However, the smartphone will be launched officially for sale in March. It is said to be a mid-range phone with a 32-megapixel ultra-clear front camera.

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Exclusive: "He And Maybe She" - Air India CEO's Big Hint On Mascot

The Air India's iconic Maharajah mascot is here to stay, but he may soon find a partner, CEO Campbell Wilson hinted today.

In an exclusive interview to NDTV, Mr Wilson said Air India aircraft are set for a design makeover. However, he said, the new look will not be a break from the airline's rich legacy. "Air India has 90 years of heritage. We want to carry elements of that forward. "Equally, we need to look at the future. And we do need to demonstrate that we are not just rooted in the past, that we are also aspiring towards something in the future," he said.

In redesigning the airline, views of the Vistara team will also be respected, he said. "They have built a very good airline over the past eight years. And so I think there's more than 5,000 people there that have an interest in how the new airline is represented. So I think this is really an opportunity to think freshly, while respecting."

Vistara airlines is set for a merger with the Tata-owned Air India by March 2024.

Asked if the mustachioed and turbaned Maharajah still will find a place in Air India's grand revamp, Mr Wilson said, "The Maharajah will certainly be part of our plans in the new look. He and may be a she will be part of the plans."

On the airline's plans for designing the Airbus 350 aircraft it is set to induct under a historic deal, CEO Wilson replied, "Wait and see."

Earlier this month, the Air India, which was recently taken over the by Tata, announced multi-billion dollar deals with France's Airbus and American plane-maker Boeing to buy 470 passenger aircraft. The deals are the largest shopping event in commercial aviation history.

Speaking about the deals, Mr Wilson said they are the "most complex ever". He said there are "difficult points in the negotiation process", but added that the talks are proceeding in "good spirit".

The Air India CEO also spoke about the infamous Pee-Gate incident, in which a drunk passenger urinated on an elderly woman in the business class of a New York-Delhi Air India flight on November 26.

Mr Wilson said airline crew often suffer physical and verbal abuse on duty. "Not a day goes by without us receiving reports about passenger behaviour. There is a degradation of passenger behaviour onboard aircraft and a standard of decorum is required," he said.

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"Not A Day Goes By...": Air India CEO To NDTV On Pee-Gate, Aftermath

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson today admitted that the airlines' could have reacted better to the incident of a drunk flyer urinating on an elderly passenger.

"There are things that we didn't do well. We have learnt lessons," Air India CEO told NDTV in an exclusive interview.

On a New York-Delhi Air India flight on November 26, Shankar Mishra allegedly unzipped his pants and urinated on an elderly woman in the business class. He later begged the woman not to report him to the police, saying it would impact his wife and child.

Air India filed a police complaint weeks after the incident and said as there was "no further flare-up or confrontation", and "respecting the perceived wishes of the female passenger, the crew elected not to summon law enforcement upon landing. It banned Mishra from flying for 30 days, triggering outrage by social media users who said it was not enough.

Shankar Mishra was arrested by the Delhi Police on Friday, six weeks after the incident.

Mr Wilson told NDTV that the airlines has realised the importance of reporting incidents.

"One of the key things is reporting incidents that happen. Perhaps there was a culture before where things we tried to resolve internally rather than reporting. Perhaps," Mr Wilson said.

Elaborating on the steps that the airlines has taken after the November incident, Mr Wilson said that they have reviewed their alcohol policy and also briefed their staff about how to deal with drunk passengers.

He also added that Air India is now investing more in technology. He said that in most cases, the airlines crew is at the receiving end when a drunk passenger misbehaves.

"In the vast majority of cases, the people that suffer the abuse, be verbal, sometimes physical, are our crew. Not a day goes by, without us receiving some report from from crew on behavior on board the aircraft," Mr Wilson said.

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OnePlus 11 Concept Phone With Active Cryoflux Liquid Cooling System Unveiled at MWC 2023

OnePlus 11 Concept phone was unveiled by the company at MWC 2023. The smartphone features an Active Cryoflux cooling mechanism that can reduce temperatures by up to 2.1 degrees Celsius. This cooling system can improve frame rates by up to 4 frames per second (fps) while gaming, according to OnePlus.

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Unseen Pic Of Salman Khan Enjoying Homemade Food With Family Goes Viral

There is no meal like a homemade meal, and when it is shared by the family on one table, it tastes even better. We all cherish the moments of eating together as a family, and that's why we can relate to the latest picture of Salman Khan dining at home with his family. The picture shows Salman Khan dressed casually in a purple T-shirt, sitting at the dining table with brother, Arbaaz Khan, and mother, Helen. We are well aware that Salman Khan enjoys a massive fan base not only in India but across the world. So it didn't come as a surprise when this picture of Salman Khan took over the internet and went viral.

The unseen picture was posted on the Instagram handle 'viralbhayani.' We are not sure when this picture was taken but it is resonating with millions of Salman's fans. The homely feel of the picture is unmissable.

Also Read: Salman Khan's Sister Arpita Khan Sharma Celebrates Birthday With This Delicious Cake

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Also Read: Aahana Kumra Enjoys A Healthy And Nutritious “Floating” Breakfast

On the dining table, we can see a large piece of roasted whole fish, a plate of round glossy buns, a few curries, a yellow-green dry sabzi and a large bowl of masala powder. You'll have to agree with us that the spread looks tempting. In fact, to many users, it looked like a 5-star hotel meal and almost all of them were happy to see Salman Khan enjoying homemade food with family. Here are some of the more than 200K comments left on the post:

"Best meals are with the family... lovely pic." 
"5-star hotel mai bhi itna sukoon nhi milta (Not even a 5-star hotel can offer this peace)."
 "Family ke sang khane ka maja hi kuch aur hota hai (The joy of eating with family is something else)."
"Very down-to-earth family, no show-off, simple."
"Mera concentration fish par hai. Mum mein pani aagaya (I am concentrating on the fish. My mouth is watering)."

Also Read: Malaika Arora Enjoys Scrumptious Biryani For Lunch, And We Want Some Too

If you too are drooling over this meal, sorry, but we are going to make it worse for you. Through many comments, we got to know that the Khans eat such a delicious meal every day!'

"Yar unka chef bi 7-star vala hai (Their chef is worth 7 stars)."
"Bhai unka ghar ka meal hi 5-star wala hai (Their home food is always like a 5-star hotel). What's the need to go to a 5-star hotel?"
"When your cooks come from a 5-star hotel for cooking."
"Their meals are very lavish. I remember one interview where Salman said once a party guest just stayed on for a few days after the party for the delicious food and great hospitality in their house!"

How we wish we too get a talented chef to make delicious food for us right there in our kitchen!

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Nokia G22 With Affordable Repairability, Eco-Friendly Design Launched: Price, Specifications

HMD Global, the Finnish mobile manufacturer, collaborated with iFixit to launch the Nokia G22. It enables users to replace a broken display, a bent charging port, or a flat battery even after the phone's warranty has expired. Step-by-step repair instructions and low-cost replacement parts can be used to repair the device.

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Watch: KL Rahul Visits Temple With Wife Athiya Shetty Ahead Of Indore Test

It has not been a good couple of months for KL Rahul who has been struggling for form. In the first two Test matches against Australia, the right-handed batsman failed to score big and since then, several ex-cricketers and experts have been asking for Shubman Gill to replace him as the opening partner of skipper Rohit Sharma. In the three innings that Rahul has played till now, he has not gone past the 25 run-mark even once. On Sunday, he visited Ujjain's well-known Mahakaleshwar Temple along with his wife Athiya Shetty. In a video which was released on social media, the two of them could be seen offering prayers in the temple along with other devotees in the temple who is quite famous in India. 

KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple. pic.twitter.com/KQ1q04nuYg

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 26, 2023

Former India coach Ravi Shastri hinted that Shubman Gill should replace KL Rahul in the remaining two Tests of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. There has been a lot of talk around India vice-captain Rahul's prolonged lean patch.  

With the young Gill waiting in the wings despite his stellar run across formats, the pressure is increasing on Rahul. "The team management know his (Rahul's) form, they know his mental state. They know how they should be watching someone like Gill," Shastri said on the ICC Review podcast. 

"I always had the belief (to) never appoint a vice-captain for India. I would rather go with by best XI, and if captain has to leave the field, you'd zero in on a player that can take over at the time, simply because you don't need to create complications." Rahul, who was the designated vice-captain for the first two Tests of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, has retained his place for the final two games but is no longer Rohit Sharma's deputy. 

"If vice-captain doesn't perform, someone can take his place; at least the tag is not there. I'm being blunt and brutal, I never like vice-captain in home condition. Overseas, it's different. 

"Here, you want prime form, you want someone like Gill, who's red hot. He will challenge. He has to bang that door down and get into the side. Now, he's not the vice-captain, it has to be team management's decision," said Shastri. 

(With PTI inputs) 

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Ram Charan's Reply To Anand Mahindra Who Called RRR Actor "Global Star"

Actor Ram Charan is currently on a winning streak, as his film 'RRR' recently won five trophies at the Hollywood Critics Association. Wishes poured in on social media for the entire team of 'RRR' for their grand win.

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra called the actor a "global star." Taking to Twitter, Mahindra shared a clip of Ram Charan's latest interview which he captioned, "This man is a Global Star. Period. #NaatuNaatu @AlwaysRamCharan."

This man is a Global Star. Period. #NaatuNaatu @AlwaysRamCharan https://t.co/JcanE3OJmq

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) February 25, 2023

Reacting to the tweet, Ram Charan wrote, "Thank you so much Sir! It's India's time now to shine in every field and form."

Thank you so much Sir!
It's India's time now to shine in every field and form

— Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) February 25, 2023

Soon after Anand Mahindra praised the actor on social media, fans flooded the comment section and shared their reactions.

"Starrrrrrrr......GLOBAL STARrrrrrrrrrrr Congratulations MEGA LEGACY Carrier," a fan commented.
Another fan wrote, "That's the power of Indian cinema, in general cinema has no boundaries it's one universal language which connects with people from across the globe."

'Naatu Naatu' is competing for the Academy awards this year. The song was nominated for the best original score, where it will be pitted against heavyweight names like Rihanna and Lady Gaga's songs.

Helmed by SS Rajamouli, RRR, which stars Jr NTR and Ram Charan in the lead roles, collected over Rs 1,200 crore worldwide. The film is an amalgamation of fact and fiction. Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt also played important roles in the movie.

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

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Box Office Report: Akshay-Emraan's Selfiee Earns Rs 3.80 Crore On Day 2

Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi's recently released movie Selfiee witnessed a slight rise in earnings, but it "continues to shock and demoralise the industry". On the second day at the box office, the movie earned Rs 3.80 crore, as per trade analyst Taran Adarsh. The total now stands at Rs 6.35 crore. On the first day of its release, the movie earned just Rs 2.55 crore. "#Selfiee struggles on Day 2... The big jump - so essential after a disastrous start - is clearly missing... The poor biz continues to shock, sadden and demoralise the industry... Fri 2.55 cr, Sat 3.80 cr. Total: Rs 6.35 cr+. #India biz," tweeted Taran Adarsh. 

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#Selfiee struggles on Day 2… The big jump - so essential after a disastrous start - is clearly missing… The poor biz continues to shock, sadden and demoralise the industry… Fri 2.55 cr, Sat 3.80 cr. Total: ₹ 6.35 cr+. #India biz. pic.twitter.com/1UDpVMbHsd

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) February 26, 2023

Taran Adarsh described the opening day collection as "disastrous." He wrote, "Selfiee has a disastrous Day 1... Sends shock waves throughout the industry... One of the lowest starts for a film that has several prominent names attached to it... Fri Rs 2.55 cr+ India biz."

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#Selfiee has a disastrous Day 1… Sends shock waves throughout the industry… One of the lowest starts for a film that has several prominent names attached to it… Fri ₹ 2.55 cr+. #India biz. pic.twitter.com/juk8aCCvZq

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) February 25, 2023

Helmed by Raj Mehta, the movie also stars Diana Penty and Nushrratt Bharuccha in pivotal roles. The movie is a remake of the 2019 Malayalam film Driving Licence, which featured Prithviraj Sukumaran and Suraj Venjaramoodu. 

Film critic Saibal Chatterjee, in his review for NDTV, wrote, "Script isn't King inSelfiee. It is an unabashed Akshay Kumar show. The star leaves absolutely nothing to chance. He stamps himself on everything that the vapid film has on offer. The narrative (derived from the late Sachy's screenplay) is tweaked and stretched to make space for an actor in search of a hit. But nothing clicks."

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Masaba Gupta's Sunday Inspiration Is Mom Neena Gupta, Shares Beautiful Pics

Celebrated designer Masaba Gupta's Sunday inspiration is none other than her mother Neena Gupta, and we cannot agree more. The designer uploaded two pictures of her mother on Instagram on Sunday morning and it reeks of beauty and elegance. In one of the frames, we see a young Neena Gupta sitting on the beach in what seems to be her jogging clothes. It is however her green hairband that adds a dash of spunk to her look. In the second frame, we see a zoomed-in image of the eyes of Neena Gupta. The pictures are aesthetically appealing and worth all the inspiration that Masaba might be needing for her next campaign. The designer captioned the post as "Neenaji Sunday Inspo (Inspiration) - this is our next campaign just saying @houseofmasaba I'm inspired.".

Masaba Gupta's words were corroborated by many Instagram users who praised the actress for staying beautiful even now. "Wow, you're beautiful from then till now," wrote one Instagram user while another said, "She is super gorgeous". Here's a look at the post:

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A few hours ago, Neena Gupta herself uploaded a picture from her younger days and captioned it "Ye thi main (This was me)". Many however, disagreed including actor Sunil Grover who said "Abhi bhi yahi ho (You are still the same)". Take a peek:

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Designer Masaba Gupta and actor Satyadeep Misra got married in an intimate ceremony last month. Actress Neena Gupta also posted a picture from her daughter Masaba's wedding to actor Satyadeep. "Aaj beti ki shaadi huee dil mein ajeeb see shanti khushi abhaar aur pyaar umda hai (my daughter got married today. My heart is filled with peace, gratitude and love). Sharing with you friends," she wrote. Both bride and mother are dressed in outfits from Masaba's design label. House of Masaba. Masaba Gupta and Satyadeep Misra, who met on the sets of her show Masaba Masaba, had a court wedding in January.

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In a second post, Neena Gupta broke down the family members who were at the wedding: Beti, naya beta, bete ki ma, bete ki behen, beti ka pita, main aur mera pati (daughter, new son, son's mother, son's sister, daughter's father, and my husband)," she captioned a group photo. These are - Satyadeep's mother and sisters Nalini and Chinmaya Misra, cricketer Viv Richards and Vivek Mehra, whom Neena Gupta married in 2008.

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Masaba Gupta and Satyadeep Misra announced they were married in a post on social media. The post has two photos of the newlyweds, both in pink – Satyadeep's outfit is also from House of Masaba. "Married my ocean of calm, this morning. Here's to many many lifetimes of love, peace, stability, and most importantly laughter. And thanks for letting me pick the caption - this is gonna be great," reads the caption.

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Amid Lay-Offs, Google Now Fires Robots Who Cleaned Trash : Report

Recent layoffs have impacted thousands of workers across the globe. However, it appears that even robots are now a part of it. Alphabet's newest subsidiary, Everyday Robots, is a team that trained over a hundred wheeled, one-armed robots to clean cafeteria tables, separate trash and open doors. However, Google has announced its closure as a part of budget cuts sweeping the parent company, according to a report in Wired.

Denise Gamboa, Director of Marketing and Communications for Everyday Robots, said, "Everyday Robots will no longer be a separate project within Alphabet. Some of the technology and part of the team will be consolidated into existing robotics efforts within Google Research." 

It was a subsidiary of Alphabet's X moonshot lab, a secret research and development facility established by Google in 2010. According to robotics experts, each of its robots is likely to cost tens of thousands of dollars. 

The outlet added that these costs were extremely expensive for Alphabet, whose more speculative "other bets" such as Everyday Robots and Waymo lost $6.1 billion last year. Alphabet's overall profit fell 21 per cent to $60 billion last year as Google advertising spending slowed. Since then, activist investors have been clamouring for the company to make cuts.

It is to be noted that Alphabet has not disclosed which Everyday Robots assets and team members will be transferred to other research teams.

Also Read: 7 People Fired By Google Come Together To Form New Company

In January, Alphabet Inc announced that it was eliminating about 12,000 jobs or six per cent of its workforce. CEO Sundar Pichai told staff in a memo that the firm had reviewed its products, people and priorities, leading to job cuts across geographies and tech. It had rapidly expanded for better times but now faced "a different economic reality".

"The fact that these changes will impact the lives of Googlers weighs heavily on me, and I take full responsibility for the decisions that led us here," said Mr Pichai. 

The job losses at the company affected recruiting teams, some corporate functions along with engineering and product teams.

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Watch: "Am I Their Coach?" - Irritated Babar's Sharp Retort To Journalist

Pakistan cricket skipper Babar Azam is well known for his witty answers during press conferences and he was in full form after the Pakistan Super League (PSL) match between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United. Babar played for Karachi Kings till the last edition of the tournament before making a move to Zalmi and a reporter decided to ask him a question about his connection with the franchise. Karachi Kings have struggled to perform well this year and when asked about what changes the team can potentially make, Babar had a straight answer for the reporter.

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"Main unka coach thodi hu? Aapse mujhse puch rahe hai unke baare mein. Aj ke match ki baat karte hai (Am I their coach? Why are you asking me about them? let's talk about today's match)," he said.

The answer reminded fans of a similar interaction between India skipper Rohit Sharma and a Pakistani journalist. The right-handed batsman was asked about how Pakistan batters can improve and he quickly responded to the question - “Agar main Pakistan ka coach bana to main bataunga, abhi kya bataunga (If I become the coach of Pakistan, I can tell. What will I say now).”

Babar was the top-scorer for his side with a brilliant half-century but was unable to guide Peshawar Zalmi to victory over Islamabad United. Hasan Ali produced a brilliant spell of bowling to stop Zalmi from scoring big and in response, Rahmanullah Gurbaz slammed 62 off just 31 deliveries to hand Zalmi a crushing six-wicket defeat.

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iQoo Z7 Teased to Launch in India Soon, Poster Hints at Rear Dual Camera Unit

iQoo Z7 may soon arrive in India as the smartphone was recently teased online. While there has been no official announcement regarding the launch date and specifications the of the purported smartphone, the iQoo Z7 could feature a dual rear camera unit. The handset will be the successor to the iQoo Z6 series.

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In Rare Occurrence, US Woman Gives Birth To 'MoMo' Twins

In a rare instance, a woman in the United States had consecutive pregnancies that resulted in the birth of two pairs of identical twins. Britney Alba found out she was expecting twins again about six months after giving birth to her first set of twins, a boy and girl called Luka and Levi, according to a press release by University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).

These kinds of twins are known as 'MoMo', an abbreviation for monoamniotic-monochorionic. The shared the same placenta, amniotic sac and fluid. As per the university, MoMo twins are some of the rarest types of twins, making up less than one percent of all births in the United States. It is to be noted that MoMo twin pregnancies have a high risk of fetal complications. 

Ms Alba was admitted to UAB's High-Risk Obstetrics Unit when she was 25 weeks pregnant. She stayed there for more than 50 days as a result of the complications. Considering the high risk of stillbirth associated with MoMo births, doctors stated that their aim was to deliver the twins via caesarean section, as per the country's standard, at 32 to 34 weeks. 

The couple welcomed the twins Lydia and Lynlee Alba on October 25, 2022. 

"The team conducted ongoing prenatal care, including fetal monitoring several times a day to ensure the twins remained well. Given the rarity of her pregnancy, Alba was also visited by medical students, residents and fellows," the hospital said in a statement. 

Since the twins were born during 32nd week, they received care in the newborn unit of the hospital for months before they were discharged on December 7, 2022. 

"It was nerve-wracking to think about the journey ahead of me and being away from my boys for several weeks. But I knew I had a village at home and would be in great hands at UAB, which calmed my worries," Ms Alba said in a press release. 

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Rachel Sinkey, an assistant professor in the UAB's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, said in a statement, "While extremely rare, MoMo twin pregnancies have a high risk of fetal complications. They share everything except umbilical cords, which can easily become entangled in a single sac. Unfortunately, there is a high rate of stillbirths associated with MoMo twins."

She further added, "From beginning to end, Britney and the girls have defied all odds."

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Acer One 10 (2023) Spotted on FCC Certification Website; Specifications Tipped: Details

Acer One 10 tablet is soon going to be announced with an updated version. The upcoming tablet will reportedly come with a number of upgrades from its previous models including a faster and more efficient chip. The tablet was recently spotted on US FCC certification listing with the model number T9-1212L, suggesting an octa-core 2.0GHz MediaTek MT8768 SoC that uses an ARM Cortex-A53 core. The listing also suggests that the Acer One 10 updated version will bundle up 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, which is expandable to up to 1TB of storage.

According to a report by IT Home, the Acer One 10 (2023) has passed the US FCC certifications revealing its processor and other details. The upcoming tablet is an upgraded version of Acer One 10 that debuted in October 2022. The listing suggests that the upcoming Acer One 10 will come with some significant upgrades over its previous version. It is said to come with an octa-core 2.0GHz MediaTek MT8768 chip which uses an ARM Cortex-A53 core.

The tablet is said to pack 4GB RAM and 64GB storage that can be expanded up to 1 TB. Additionally, the upcoming tablet could ship with a dual rear camera setup headlined by a 13-megapixel camera. It is also expected to get a 5-megapixel front camera. The device is said to feature a 10.1-inch IPS display with a 1920x1200 resolution. It could pack stereo speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack for headphones, and a USB Type-C port.

Furthermore, the tablet is expected to measure 7.6mm in thickness and weigh 450 grams. There is also said to be optional keyboard support. Other leaked features include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 5,000mAh battery with 7 hours of battery life.

Last month, Acer launched three new models in its budget-friendly Aspire 3 series. The laptops are powered by Intel Core i3-N series processors and feature around 40 percent more fan surface area than their predecessors. They are also said to offer a 17 percent increase in thermal capacity. The laptops are equipped with full-HD displays with Acer Blue Light Shield technology. 

 

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Acer One 10 (2023) Spotted on FCC Certification Website; Specifications Tipped: Details

Acer One 10 (2023) has recently passed the US FCC certification. The tablet has been listed with model number T9-1212L. While a launch date has not yet been announced, the design and some of the key specifications of the upcoming Acer One 10 have been leaked online. The tablet is said to be powered by an octa-core 2.0GHz MediaTek MT8768 Chip.

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Nostalgia Alert: A Boogie Woogie Throwback, Shared By Isha Koppikar

Major throwback alert. Courtesy: Isha Koppikar Narang. The actress has shared a picture from the sets of the hit dance reality show - Boogie Woogie. The show was created by Ravi Behl and Naved Jaffrey. The judges' panel featured Jaaved Jaaferi, Naved Jaffrey and Ravi Behl. In Isha Koppikar's latest Instagram upload, we can see the actress sharing the frame with Ravi Behl and Naved Jaffrey. The pic was clicked on the sets of the show. In the caption, she simply wrote, “#Flashback to Boogie Woogie. What wonderful memories this photo brings back.” For the hashtag, she added, “Boogie Woogie”,  “down the memory lane” and  “moments like these.” The post became an instant hit on the social media platform. Fans have flooded the comment section with red heart emojis. A person wrote, “Wow nostalgia all the way.” Another added, “Missing Boogie Woogie vibes.” Echoing a similar sentiment, a user wrote, “Yes I remember those days. Miss Boogie Woogie.”

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A few days back, Isha Koppikar shared her excitement about Warner Bros Games' latest offering - Hogwarts Legend. Sharing a fan art, Isha wrote, “I am ready for Hogwarts! Love this edit by my fan.” Hogwarts Legend was released earlier this month. The game is set in the 1800s.

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Now, look at Isha Koppikar's day at the gym. In the clip, Isha is seen performing a range of exercises. She makes it look so easy. Isha also wrote an extensive note about the training session. She said, “High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has been the gold standard for weight loss until EMS came along. However, the area where EMS scores above HIIT is that EMS is low impact compared to HIIT and hence has less chance of injury.” 

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Isha Koppikar is known for her roles in films such as Pinjar, Dil Ka Rishta, Darna Mana Hai, Rudraksh, Krishna Cottage, Kyaa Kool Hai Hum and Salaam-e-Ishq. 

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