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23 May

Sindhu, Lakshya Sen to train in Europe for Paris Games

Business CorrespondentSports

Indian badminton players PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will get training in Germany and France respectively as part of their Olympic preparations after the Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell approved financial aid to cover the expenses for both of them. Lakshya Sen had asked financial aid for a 12-day training session in Marseille, France. He will play in the men's singles event in Paris, will train at The Halle des Sports Parsemain with his coach and support staff from July 8 to 21 ahead of the Olympic Games. PV Sindhu proposed for Saarbrucken, Germany to train at the Hermann-Neuberger Sportschule.…

23 May

Endangered species migrates out of wildlife sanctuary, Pobitora

editorAssam

Pobitora, Assam's world largest wetland which harbours highest density of one-horned rhinos is drying up due to unprecedented situation. The wetlands holds wide range of water bodies which comforts species like water birds. The situation has effected so much of the wetland that now it hardly holds any trace of water in the land any more. Animals are trying to shift their areas in cause of the situation. A forest official said, “This has never happened before none has ever seen rhinos drinking from this water-body earlier. This comes with ominous portents for Pobitora’s future." However, officials have conducted a…

23 May

The Mileage – Journals

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23 May

Virat Kohli’s team lost against Rajasthan Royals

Banasree SarkarSportsRoyal Challengers Bangalore

Royal Challengers Bangalore failed in yet another IPL. The trophy was not won this time either. Virat Kohli made it to the playoffs after defeating the Chennai Super Kings but losing to the Rajasthan Royals in the eliminator. With that, RCB made a shameful record. Bengaluru tops the list of most match losses in the playoffs. They have been playing IPL since 2008. The team, which has been playing since the birth of the competition, has played 16 matches in the playoffs. He lost 10 times. Other than Bengaluru, no other team has lost so many matches in the playoffs.…

23 May

PBPathshala event organised in Agartala

Business BureauBusiness

PBPartners, Policybazaar's PoSP arm and a prominent Indian insurance market player, held a PBPathshala event in Agartala. The event highlighted the company's dedication to promoting innovation, technological advancement, and financial inclusion among its agent partners. By giving new insurance PoSP agent partners the chance to learn from the finest in the business and obtain real-world experience through hands-on training, this Pathshala program offers unparalleled mentorship. The event saw the presence of around 120 PoSP agent partners from the region, along with Aryan Singh - Business Unit Head, Life Insurance, PBPartners, Rahul Mishra - National Life Sales Head at PBPartners, Mohammad…

23 May

‘God saved’, Shahrukh in hospital due to heat stroke

Banasree SarkarEntertainment

Shah Rukh Khan is suddenly sick. Shah Rukh is currently in Ahmedabad. I arrived there on Tuesday to watch the Kolkata Knight Riders play. Shah Rukh was in the field almost all day. After the Knight Riders won, he was seen celebrating on the field. But suddenly, the actor fell ill. He was taken to KD Hospital in Ahmedabad. It is known that the actor fell ill due to excessive heat. Fans of the actor are worried. KKR and Hyderabad met at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. It was the first qualifier for the IPL. KKR won…

22 May

Shahrukh Khan and Karan Johar are finally collude for a new project

Business CorrespondentEntertainment

Shahrukh Khan and Karan Johar are seen in a new advertisement where things are not going according to plan.There has been cooperation, but with a change. Filmmaker Karan Johar and superstar Shah Rukh Khan have working together for a new project, but not in the ability they are known for. Instead of directing his actor friend, Karan is seen in a new advertisement with him.The ad begins with Shah Rukh waving at fans in his car, when Karan stops him and asks how he could agree to do the advertisement for Myntra. After this, Shahrukh gives his reasons and asks…

22 May

AR Rahman says his mom wrapped Oscar trophies in towel: ‘She thought it was gold’

Business CorrespondentEntertainment

Indian musical composer AR Rahman, who won two Oscar awards, two Grammys, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe, six National Awards and 32 Filmfare awards, said that his mother, Kareema Begum, covered his international trophies in a towel because she thought it was made of gold. In a recent interview with Film Companion, the composer told about the awards he won and where he had kept them. He further said that he has moved away from the 'award' phase and now thinks for bigger things as a musician. The anchor mentioned all the major awards that Rahman won in his…

22 May

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance reports record growth in FY2024

Business BureauBusiness

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance has posted record growth in FY2024, solidifying its position as a leading private life insurer in India. The company’s Individual Rated New Business (IRNB) surged by 21% year-on-year, making it the fastest-growing insurer among the top ten private players, with a five-year CAGR of 29%. Key milestones include New Business Value surpassing ₹1,000 crore for the first time, reaching ₹1,061 crore, and the highest-ever Assets Under Management (AUM) at ₹1,09,829 crores as of March 31, 2024. Renewal premiums soared by 32% to ₹11,549 crores, and New Business Premiums grew by 7% to ₹11,494 crores. Additionally, the…

22 May

A rare accident on a flight from London to Singapore

Banasree SarkarLatestSingapore

Heavy shaking in the air during the flight! A passenger on a flight from London to Singapore died due to 'air turbulence'. It is reported that 30 more passengers were injured in this incident. The Singapore Airlines authorities have confirmed that the passenger died on the plane. The airline said that the plane made an emergency landing in Bangkok. According to media reports, the SQ321 Boeing aircraft of Singapore Airlines departed from Heathrow Airport in London and headed for Singapore. The plane was carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members. According to the airline, the plane fell into 'turbulence' in…