Day: August 22, 2025

Axis Bank Foundation and Medha partner to equip 16,000 youth across 3 states with future-ready work skills

Anil Jaiswal

  • The initiative aims to create economic opportunities for youth across Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Bihar by equipping them with 21st-century skills, providing workplace exposure, and openingdiverse careerpathways across sectors. • Theprogramme will engage over 9,600 youth in Uttar Pradesh, 4,800 in Haryana, and 1,600 in Bihar, specifically targeting Tier 2 and 3 cities. Agra, August 22nd, 2025:Axis Bank Foundation (ABF) and Medha announced afour-year partnership to equip 16,000 youth from Tier 2 and 3 cities across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Haryana with core employability, technical, and vocational skillsthat…

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Rinku Singh’s Century Powers Meerut Mavericks to Victory

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Rinku Singh celebrated his selection to India’s Asia Cup squad with a spectacular unbeaten century, leading the Meerut Mavericks to a thrilling six-wicket victory over the Gorakhpur Lions in the UP T20 League. Singh’s explosive knock of 108 not out from just 48 balls, featuring seven fours and eight massive sixes, secured the win with a ball to spare. The Gorakhpur Lions had posted a competitive total of 167 for nine wickets in their 20 overs. The Mavericks’ chase got off to a difficult start, with the team reeling…

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Kashi Rudras Win Streak Continues!

Arijit Bose

Kashi Rudras extended their dominant run in the UP T20 League, securing a hat-trick of victories by defeating Noida Kings by a massive 88 runs. Lucknow: Kashi Rudras continued their sensational performance in the UP T20 League, completing a hat-trick of wins by thrashing Noida Kings by 88 runs. Playing at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium, Kashi batted first and posted a formidable total of 173 runs for six wickets in their allotted 20 overs. In response, the Noida Kings’ lineup collapsed, getting bowled out for just 85 runs…

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Young Indian Shooters Dominate Asian Shooting Championship, Solidifying Top Spot

Arijit Bose

Shymkent, Kazakhstan: India has cemented its position as the leading nation at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship, thanks to a stunning performance by its teenage shooters on Thursday. Indian athletes secured four of the five available gold medals, bringing the country’s total medal haul to a commanding 26. With 14 gold, six silver, and six bronze medals, India now sits comfortably atop the championship standings. The day’s gold rush began with a stellar performance from young Abhinav Shaw. In the junior men’s 10m air rifle event, Shaw’s qualifying score not…

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A Star is Born: Matthew Breetzke Makes ODI History with Sensational Form

Arijit Bose

Mumbai:  South African batsman Matthew Breetzke is taking the cricketing world by storm. The young opener continued his stunning start to international cricket with a superb knock of 88 against Australia in the second ODI in Mackay. His impressive innings came off just 78 balls and included eight fours and two sixes before he was caught by Alex Carey off a Nathan Ellis delivery. This latest score adds to an already remarkable run for the 23-year-old. Breetzke’s 88 is his fourth consecutive half-century in as many ODIs, an extraordinary feat…

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When Chai Met Toast and Job Kurian’s “Dreamland” Is a Heartfelt Ode to Home

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Indie-folk sensation When Chai Met Toast has teamed up with acclaimed Malayalam singer-songwriter Job Kurian to create their new single, “Dreamland.” The track is a touching and deeply personal tribute to the idea of home, capturing the essence of familiar places and cherished memories. Crafted in a beautiful blend of Malayalam, Hindi, and English, the song draws on the band’s own childhood experiences in Kerala, which they affectionately call their “dreamland.” “Dreamland” evokes a sense of comfort and nostalgia by weaving together references to everyday life, cultural touchstones, and…

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Saiee Manjrekar Prioritizes Quality Over Quantity in Acting Career

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Saiee Manjrekar, the 23-year-old actress and daughter of renowned filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar, is taking a deliberate and patient approach to her career in the film industry. The actress, who began her professional journey at the age of 16, says she is not in a hurry to accept every project that comes her way, preferring to focus on meaningful roles that contribute to her artistic growth. “I’m not in a rush to fill my calendar just for the sake of being busy,” Saiee stated. “At this stage in my life,…

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Taapsee Pannu on Embracing Flaws and Defining Her Own Success

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Actress Taapsee Pannu, known for her unconventional career choices in Indian cinema, has shared her philosophy on life and work, stating that she has learned to “fearlessly own” her flaws and make them part of her identity. The actress, who transitioned from South Indian films to Bollywood, credits a shift in her mindset for her current success. Pannu admitted that early in her career, she made decisions based on “tried-and-true formulas” that ultimately failed. This realization, she said, was a turning point. “I decided I’m not going to make…

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Navarro Labels India ‘Maharaj of Tariffs’ Amid Russian Oil Controversy

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Peter Navarro, a key trade advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, has launched a blistering critique against India, accusing the country of being a “laundromat for the Kremlin” through its continued imports of Russian crude oil. The sharp remarks come as the Trump administration prepares to impose a punitive 50% tariff on Indian goods, a measure that has raised significant alarm in New Delhi. In a statement outside the White House, Navarro dismissed India’s claims of energy security needs, asserting that the soaring purchases of Russian oil—which have…

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U.S. Halts Foreign Trucker Visas After Deadly Florida Crash, Citing Road Safety and Job Concerns

Arijit Bose

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an immediate and sweeping policy change, the U.S. has announced it is halting the issuance of all work permits for commercial truck drivers from foreign countries. The move, effective immediately, was announced by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who cited dual concerns of national road safety and the protection of American jobs. Rubio shared the decision in a post on X, stating, “We are stopping the issuing of employment permits for commercial truck drivers with immediate effect. American truckers’ livelihoods are being threatened by the…

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