Dhawan Said, “I Only Had One Dream And That Was To Play For India”

Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket. Dhawan said in his retirement video,”I’ve told myself to not feel sad that you won’t play for India again, but feel happy that you played for the country. On Social media platforms, India’s star all rounder Hardik Pandya and Shreyas Iyer wished Dhawan well as he brought curtains to a glorious career.

Wasim Jaffer, a fellow former Indian opener, also took to his official x profile to wish Dhawan. “A man to the big tournaments, never got the applause he deserved but he didn’t care who got the applaus as long as team was winning. A team men through and though. Congratulations and all the best for your journey @S Dhawan25, wrote by Jaffer.

Dhawan Journey:

The recent years saw him struggling for form and facing competition from emerging talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubham Gill. The left hander took to social media to call time on his career spanning over 13 years for India in which he played 34 tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20Is scoring 2315, 6793 and 1579 runs respectively in the three formats.

He was the highest scorer for India in each of the next few ODI tounaments: Asia Cup 14, World Cup 15, Champions Trophy 17 and Asia Cup 18. Dhawan’s glorious run extended well past the champions Trophy 2013 as he established himself as a key member of the ODI Team.

Dhawan represented Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Deccan Charges, Sun Rises Hyderabad and Punjab Kings in the IPL, where he is the second hihest run-getter behind Kohli. His last game for India is an ODI match in India is Bangladesh at Chattargram, in December 2021. Shikhar Dhawan had not played a test for India since 2018.

Dhawan said,” I only had one dream and that was to play for India and I even achieved that. I am thankful for so many people who contributed in my journey. My childhood coach late Tarak Singh and Madan Sharma under whose guidance I learnt the basics of the game. 

Dhawan last competitive appearance was for the Punjab Kings in IPL 2024 against the Sun Risers Hyderabad in April following which an injury ended his season prematurely.

Kamala Harris Accepts Presidential Nomination While Joe Biden 81, Quit The Race

The DNC (Democrator National Convention) wrapped up with four days of speeches, Tributes and promises as the party united behind Vice President Kamala Harris, who hopes to become the first woman president of the united states.

Day 1: Biden's Farewell

On the first night, Hillary Clinton and president Joe Biden expressed hope that Harris could break the “Glass Ceiling” and become the first female president.

Day 2: Harris supported by the Obamas

Barack Obama strongly supported Harris, while Michelle declared,”Hope is making a comeback.” During the speech, Obama remembered his vice president, saying that history will remember Biden as president and I am proud to call him my friend. Now it’s up to all of us to fight for the America, e believe in”.

Day 3: Motivational speech by Walz's

Third night closed by an energetic speech by Tim Walz. DNC ended with a strong message of unity, focusing on the importance of defeating Trump and making history with Harris as their candidates.

Day 4: Democratic nomination accepts by Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democratic Nomination for president on the fourth day of the DNC. Harris hit out at her opponent Republican Candidate Donald Trump, calling him a “Unserious Man”. She also underlined her commitment towrds ending the war in Gaza and vowed to stand with Ukraine.

US Vice President Kamala Harris today formally accepted the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nomination to fight against her Republican rival Donald Trump. Ms Harris, who is of Indian origin, emerged as the Democratic candidate after the president Joe Biden,81 was forced to quit the race for the white house last month July 2024.

During the speech, Kamala Harris also remembered her “tough and courageous”mother, Shyamala Gopalan. She said” It was mostly my mother who raised us. Before she could finally afford to buy a home, she rented a small apartment in the East Bay. We lived in the flats- a beautiful working-class neighbourhood of five fighters, nurses and construction workers all of whom tended their lawns with pride,” said Ms Harris.

Kamala Harris mother Shyamala Gopalan was a breast cancer specialist who emigrated from Tamil Nadu in 1960 to pursue a doctorate in endocrinology at the University Of Calfornia Berkeley. Taking center stage on the last day of the Democratic Party Convention, she said her mother was only 19 when crossed the world alone, travelling from India to Calfornia with an “Unshakeable dream to be the scientist who would cure breast cancer”.

She also spoke about her Jamaican father, Donald Jasper Harris and said he always taught her to be “Fearless”. When she finished school, she was supported to return home to a traditional arranged marriage, but as fate would have it, she met my father, Donald Harris, a student from Jamaica. They fell in love and got married and that act of self determination made my sister, Maya and me.” Ms Harris said in her speech.

She has tightened the race against Republican Donald Trump. If Harris wins on Nov 5, she will be the first black, south asian woman elected president. Harris has raised a record-breaking $ 500 million in a month to and has narrowed the gap or taken the lead against Trump in many opinion polls of battle ground states.

Some Hindus in the US have come together to create “Hindus for Kamala Harris”. A support group for the Democratic President Nominee, saying she would be good for India, America and the world. 

Mr. Biden, who gave an emotional farewell speech to the convention on Monday, said he and first lady Jill Biden had called Ms Harris to wish her luck. “I am proud to watch my partner Kamala Harris accept our nomination for president. She will be an outstanding president became she is fighting for our future”, he said on X.

Tamil Actor Vijay Introduce TVK Flag: Signify ‘VICTORY’

Tamil actor Vijay unveiled the representative flag for his political party Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam today. Vijay officially launched the party’s flag and anthem at their head quarter in Panaiyur in Chennai on Thursday. TVK unveiled its flag at 9:15 am on thursday at the party headquarter in Panaiyur, Chennai. Along with the flag, a music featuring the party’s anthem was also released.

Vijay’s entry into politics has been anticipated for sometime due to his roles in politically themed-films. The actor also promised to work for the welfare of Tamil Nadu and said,”Tamil Nadu will be better from now on victory is sure”. During the event, Vijay said,”I know you all are waiting for our first state conference. Preparators are on for it and very soon, I will announce it. Before that I unveiled our party’s flag today. I feel very proud, we will work together for the development of Tamil Nadu. Actor and TVK chief Vijay takes pledge along with party workers and leaders at the party office in Chennai.

While reading out the pledge, actor Vijay said,

“We will always appreciate the fighters who fought and sacrificed their life for the liberation of our country and countless soldiers who brought tirelessly for the rights of our people from Tamil soil. I will remove the differences in the name of caste, religion, gender, place of birth, create awareness among the people and strive for equal opportunities and equal rights for all. I solemnly opinion that I will uphold the principle of equality for all living beings”.

In a statement released a day earlier, Vijay described August 22,2024 as a “Great Blessing” and a proud moment in history. It is a great blessing if everyday is a new direction and a new force in history. Actor Vijay entered into politics and announced the name of his party Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam in february this year.

Vijay is now focusing on the 2026 Assembly elections and has already announced his retirement from movies after the highly anticipation action thriller GOAT, set for release on Sep 5. Vijay’s father and mother were also present at the party office during the unveiling of TVK’s flag and symbol. The party also shared its anthem, composed by S.Thaman and written by V.Vivek on its social media handling.

After the flag reveal, a massive raly will take place in the last week of september to formally launch the party in Northern Tamil Nadu. The flag is divided into three strips, while the top and bottom ones are maroon in colour, the one in the middle is yellow. The yellow strip has two elephants and the vaagai flower in the middle. The two coloured maroon and yellow flag has elephants on both sides and a peacock surrounded by stars at the centre.

The Functionaries further said approximately 5 lakh flags have been brought to the party’s headquarters and these will be distributed to district units on Thursday. 

3 National Awards for “AATTAM” Movie, While Best Hindi Film Awards Goes To “GULMOHAR”

South Indian Cinema has left a notable impression by securing major victories at the 70th National Film Awards. The Malayalam film Aattam, directed by debutant Anand Ekarshi, won the award for Best Feature Film. “Three National Awards for Aattam is a tremendous achievement” says director Anand Ekarshi.

Kochi based director Anand Ekarshi, whose malayalam film Aattam won three national awards for best feature film, best screen play and best editing described the accolades as a “huge fortune” that exceeded their expectations and desires. Aattam tells the story of a theatre group whose members face a crisis when the only woman in the group speaks out about sexual harrassment. The awards were announced on friday, August 16.

The movie “Aattam” is loosely inspired by the well known American Courtroom drama & 12 Angry men. After a successful run at various film festivals, Aattam was finally released in theaters across India on January 5, 2024. The movie is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

The Story of 'Aattam' movie:-

The story of Aattam follows a sexual harrassment accusation made by the only woman in a theater group. She claims that a well known star assaulted her. At first her team members support her, but their loyalities start to change when the superstar offers them a chance to perform in Europe for a big fee. As the group begins to take sides, unsetting truths emerge, stories come undone and chaos breaks out as they try to uncover what really happened.

Additionaly, The Manoj Bajpayee-led film “Gulmohar” was honored as the Best Hindi Film, while KGF Chapter-2 took the title of Best Kannada Film. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting made the announcement on August 16. Aanand Ekarshi, whose film Aattam won Best Feature Film at the 70th National  Film Awards, expressed in an interview.

“Winning three national film awards for Aattam is beyond anything we could have imagined. I’m deeply thankful to Ajith Joy, the producer, for his incredible support”, said by Aanand Ekarshi.

RBI Policy Highlights: Monetary Policy After Budget 2024

If the RBI does not change the repo rate again, this will be the ninth consecutive time the benchmark rate remains unchanged. RBI governor Shaktikanta Das has announced the Monetary Policy Today.

The Reserve Bank Of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das is announced Monetary Policy Decision today (August 8). The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held its third bi-monthly policy meeting for financial year 25 from August 6 to August 8. The RBI-Governor-headed six-member MPC kept the benchmark repo rate at 6.5% and maintained the policy stance of ‘withdrawal of accommodation’.

The MPC may overlook high food inflation if it is transitory but cannot more persistently high food inflation due to its potential spillover effects, says RBI governor Shaktikanta Das. RBI retains FY25 CPI inflation forecast at 4.5%. The quarterly inflation forecast is as follows:-

  • Q2FY25 CPI inflation forecast raised to 4.5% from 3.8
  • Q3FY25 CPI inflation forecast raised to 4.7% from 4.6%
  • Q4FY25 CPI inflation forecast lowered to 4.3% from 4.5%
  • Q1FY26 CPI inflation is projected at 4.4 from 4.5%

India’s Foreign Exchange reserve stands at a historic high of 675 billion as of August 2, 2024. India’s external sector remains resilient, says RBL Governor Shaktikanta. The Information is receding gradually across economies while medium-term global growth faces significant challenges, domestic growth remains resilient says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

RBI Policy (GDP Projection):-

RBI retains its real GDP growth projection for FY25 at 7.2% with ‘risks evenly balanced’. The real GDP growth projection for Q1FY25 has been revised downward to 7.1% from earlier estimates of 7.3%. The real GDP forecast for Q2FY25, Q3FY25, and Q4FY25 has been returned at 7.2%, 7.3%, and 7.4%. RBI also projected Q1FY26 GDP growth at 7.2%.

RBI maintains the CPI inflation forecast for FY25 at 4.5%. Q1FY26 inflation forecast at 4.4%. 

GDP Growth Projection for FY25 at 7.2% in 2024 year.

  • Q1FY25 GDP growth estimates at 7.1%
  • Q2FY25 GDP growth estimates at 7.2%
  • Q3FY25 GDP growth estimates at 7.3%
  • Q4FY25 GDP growth estimates at 7.2%
  • Q1FY26 GDP growth estimates at 7.2%

The standing deposit facility (SDF) rate remains at 6.25% and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the bank rate at 6.75%, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. RBI MPC decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% announces Governor Shaktikanta Das.

Umesh Kumar Mehta, CEO of Samco Mutual Fund, said, “RBI MPC is in wait-and-watch mode and has kept the interest rates unchanged, waiting for clues from the largest Central Bank of the World, US Federal Reserve, before acting. RBI has taken a safer bet and decided to wait for rate reduction by the third or the fourth quarter of this year, stock markets will continue to consolidate in the meantime”.

Upasana Bhardwaj, chief economist of Kotak Mahindra Bank said, “The RBI expectedly kept rates unchanged. We continue to expect scope for change in stance in the October policy with rate cuts beginning from December”. Currently, UPI transactions are capped at Rs 1 lakh. The RBI has decided to raise the tax payment limit via UPI to Rs 5 lakh per transaction. The Next meeting of the MPC is scheduled to be held between October 7 to 9, 2024.

Vice Chairperson of the Nahar group, Manju Yagnik, Maharashtra said, “The RBI’s decision to maintain a status on the repo rate for the ninth consecutive policy review is a testament to the stability and caution in India’s economic environment. This benefits home buyers and loan borrowers, as it keeps EMI modest and borrowing costs predictable. The real estate sector will benefit from leading to increased sales and investments. It will boost market sentiment and stimulate long-term investment in the housing market”.

Top Highlights From RBI MPC

  1. RBI MPC decided to maintain the key interest rate at 6.50% for the ninth consecutive time.
  2. The MPC, retained the ‘withdrawal of accommodation’ to ensure monetary policy stays on risks, Shaktikanta Das said.
  3. The decision was made with a 4:2 majority during the meeting held from August 5 to 7, the RBI Governor said.
  4. Shaktikanta Das warned that high food prices remain a concern as food inflation continuous to impact over all inflation.
  5. The real GDP forecast for FY25 remains at 7.2% with Q1 slightly reduced to 7.2%, Q2 at 7.2%, Q3 at 7.3% and Q4 at 7.2%, Q1fy26 is also projected at 7.2%
  6. India’s forex reserves reached a record high of 675 billion as of August 2.
  7. The RBI Governor said that there is a need to carefully monitor mobile tariffs and milk prices.
  8. Digital lending apps is proposed to prevent unauthorized lending.
  9. The UPI, tax payment limit is increased from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh per transaction.
  10. Continuous Cheque Clearing is proposed to be introduced.

Shaktikanta Das concluded.” We recognize the challenges along the way, but we have to be patient to finish the job at hand. The following words of Mahatma Gandhi are highly relevant in the current context,” The slightest error of judgment a hasty action or a hasty word may put back the hands of the clock of progress. Policies have, therefore to be cautiously evolved”.

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das while concluding his speech said “Under the current monetary policy setting, inflation and growth are evolving in a balanced manner, and over all macroeconomic conditions are stable. Growth remains resilient, inflation has been trending downward and we have made progress in achieving price stability, but we have more distance to cover. The progress toward our goal of price stability has been uneven due to large and persistent supply-side shocks, especially in food items. We, therefore, need to remain vigilant to ensure that inflation moves sustainably while supporting growth. This approach would be net positive for sustained high growth”.

Freddie Freeman Returns To Dodgers: Get Hug From Bryce Harper

Frederick Charles Freeman (born 12, 1989) is a Canadian and American professional baseball first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Freddie Freeman returns and was especially welcomed by his Coaches and Teammates. The Los Angeles Dodgers are honoring all-star first baseman Freddie Freeman’s son Max before their game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. All the coaches and teammates practice batting, wearing ‘#Max Strong’ T-shirts with his number 5 on the back before their game to show support for the 3-year-old.

 Freeman said, “I don’t know whose idea it was, but that was the first time I cried today when I walked in and saw these. It means a lot. The support from this organization has been, there are no words”. 

Maximus first got sick during the All-Star break in July, when their family traveled to the game in Texas to cheer on Freeman. For days later, the max could not sit up or walk and eventually stopped eating and drinking. Freeman’s son, Maximus was diagnosed with a rare illness called Guillain-Barre syndrome, which required him to be in the intensive care at the Children’s Hospital Of Orange Country.

Fredrick Freeman was placed on the family emergency list and had to leave the Los Angeles Dodgers while they were on a road trip in Houston after getting the news, that their son Maximus became fully paralyzed on July 26. Freeman was away from the team for 10 days. Max was diagnosed with a rare neurological disease, Guillain-Barve syndrome. Max spent 8 days in a pediatric intensive care unit before being discharged on Saturday. The next day, he began Physical Therapy.

Good news was shared by Chelsea Freeman who also thanked the entire medical team who helped a lot and took extra care of their son Max. She stated that their son ‘Max’ still needs time to recover and will need time to learn to walk again after the paralyzing attack. Freddie Freeman addressed this heartfelt message, He said, “It’s a good thing, I’m here because it means things are trending better. No one should have to go through this, especially a 3-year-old. I don’t know how often Chelsea and I said ‘We wish we could switch’.”

Freddie Freeman Returns:-

Freeman’s emotions returned during a 30-minute session with reporters as he detailed the pain of seeing his son suffer. Freddie Freeman got a hug from Phillies star Bryce Harper in his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers after missing eight games to be with 3-year-old son ‘Max’, who is out of danger after a serious medical diagnosis.

Freddie Freeman returns and received a standing ovation in his first at-bat. Freeman said, “I wasn’t expecting it, but very much appreciated from the Dodgers fan. Things made it hard to hit in that first at-bat, but that’s good.

Angela Carini, Imane Khelif Controversy At Paris Olympics 2024: Did Khelif Fail Gender Eligibility Test?

A Boxer whose gender identity has recently been questioned. won her first fight at the Paris Olympics On Thursday, 1st August. Imane Khelif and Angela Carini had a few brisk punches in 46 seconds of competition in the Paris ring. Carini didn’t shake Khelif’s hand after the referee finally raised it, but she cried in the ring after sinking to her knees. Imane Khelif of Algeria defeated Angela Carini of Italy after Carini quit 46 seconds into the match.

Khelif was disqualified from the 2023 world championships after failing an unspecified gender eligibility test and her presence at the Paris Olympics has become a divisive issue.

“I just did my job as a boxer, ” said Carini. “I got into the ring and fought. I did it with my head held high and a broken heart for not having finished the last kilometer”. Carini further said she is not qualified to decide whether Khelif should be allowed to complete it. Several American politicians, including former president Donald Trump, Sen Marco Rubio, R-Fla, and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, also shared their views on the match reason ‘Khelif Controversy at Paris Olympics 2024. “I WILL KEEP MEN OUT OF WOMEN’S SPORTS”, Trump wrote on his social media site. 

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told reporters during a visit to the Olympic village. She said “We have to pay attention, in an attempt to not discriminate, that we are discriminating against women. In these things what counts is your dedication, your head and character but it also counts having a party of arms”.

Meloni wrote, “I know you won’t give up, Angela and I know one day you will win what you deserve with effort and sweat. In a competition that is finally equal”.

Khelif is an accomplised amateur who won a silver medal at the international Boxing Associations 2022 World Championship. The same governing body disqualified her from last year’s championships shortly before her gold medal match because of what it claimed were elevated levels of testosterone. Khelif from Tiaret, Algeria born in 1999, has been boxing since she was a child and has always competed in women’s categories.

Imane khelif controversy at Paris Olympics (Her Journey):-

  • She competed in the Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi in 2018 (finishing in 17th place).
  • Competed in Russia the following year.
  • She competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
  • She finished second in the 2022 Women’s World Championship In Istanbul.

But, In the 2023 World Cup, organised by the International Boxing Association. The Russia-led IBA disqualified Khelif after a gender eligibility test allegedly found she has XY Chromosomes. IBA President Umar Kremlev released a statement to Russia’s TASS agency about the disqualification of Khelif. Kremlev said ” Based on a DNA test, we identified several athletes who tried to trick their colleagues into posing as women. According to the results of the tests, it was proved that they have XY Chromosomes, and such athletes were excluded from competition.

Khelif could clinch an Olympic medal with a victory in her quarter-final bout on Saturday against Anna Lucca Hamoli, Hungari’s first Olympic Women’s Boxer.

‘International Friendship Day’ 2024: How To Celebrate This Day?

Friendship Day is a special occasion dedicated to celebrating the bonds of friendship that enrich people. It’s a day to honor those who stand by us through tough times, sharing our joys and sorrows. Friendship is the occasion, ways to celebrate, and how to strengthen your friendship.

The Significance of friendship day

Friendship Day, celebrated on the first Sunday of August every year, was first proposed by Joyce Hall, the founder of Hallmark Cards. in 1930. Since then, it has grown into a global celebration. It reminds us of the importance of friends, in our lives and the positive impact they have on our well-being. Friends are our chosen family, offering support, laughter, and companionship.

Importance of celebrating frienhip

Celebrating friendship is very important because it reinforces the bonds that keep us connected. It provides an opportunity to pause and appreciate the people who enrich and lives. It’s a way to express gratitude and love.

Ways to celebrate friendship day

  • Throw a friendship day party – Gather your friends for a fun-filled celebration. Decorate your space with friendship-themed decor, play games, and enjoy food. This is a great way to create long-lasting memories and strengthen your friendship bond.
  • Send friendship quotes – Share heartfelt friendship quotes with your friends. Beautifully convey your feelings and appreciation. Here are a few examples:
  1. A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.
  2. Friendship is born at what moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one ‘
  3. A real friend walks in when the race of the world walks out.
  4. Some people go to priests, others to poetry, I to my friends.
  5. There’s not a word yet, for old friends who’ve just met.
  6. Your friend is the man who knows all about you and still likes you.
  7. I destroy my enemy when I make him my friend.

Give thoughtful gifts to friends

Show your friends how much you care with thoughtful gifts and personalized items like custom jewelry or photo albums. Consider what your friend loves and choose a gift that reflects their personality and interests.

Plan day out

Spend the day doing something you both enjoy whether it’s liking, visiting a museum, or having a picnic. The quality time spent together will strengthen your bond.

Write a heartfelt letter

In this digital age, a handwritten can be a touching gesture. Express your appreciation and share your favorite memories in a heart felt letter This personal touch can mean a lot to your friend.

The Importance Of Friendship In Our Lives

Friendship plays a vital role in our mental and emotional well being studies have shown that having strong social connections can helps to reduce stress, increase happiness, and improve our physical health. Friends provide and support system, helping us navigate the ups and downs of life. Friends offer a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, and someone to celebrate with during good times.

How to Strengthen your friendship?

1. Communicate Openly

Open and honest communication is the foundation of any strong friendship. The mutual understanding for build your trust and deeper your connection.

2. Show appreciation

Always express your gratitude and appreciation for your friend. Simple acts of kindness, like a thank you note or a small gift can go a long way in showing your care.

3. Be Reliable

Reliability is the main key to maintaining strong friendships. Be there for your friends, when they need you and follow through on your commitments. This builds trust and shows that you value the relationship.

4. Spend quality time together

Make time for your friends, even in your busy schedule. Regularly spending quality time together helps maintain the bond and keep the friendship strong.

Friendship Day Around The World

Friendship Day is celebrated in various ways around the world. In India, friends exchange colourful friendship bands as a number of their bands. While in Other Countries, Friendship Day is celebrated on July 30th and is marked by exchange gifts and cards. In United States, It’s common to send cards and floers to friends. These diverse celebrations highlight the universal importance of friendship.

Paris Olympic 2024: Simone Biles hurt

Simone Biles

Those are the best words to describe the performance from the united staes women’s gymnastics team during the qualification round at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Biles, now 27, is the most decorated gymnast in history and is considered the G.O.A.T  of her sport meaning greatest of all time. Team USA finished Sunday’s qualification session with an impressive score of 172.296. Biles at one point crawled back from the vault and then hopped on her right leg toward the edge of the mat, where she told a teammate, “I am gonna need a wheelchair”. The gymnast was later seen using a foam roller off to the side of the floor.

But the injury did not seem to limit Biles come game time, as she performed an impressive vault routine. Simone Biles, the seven-time Olympic medalist who won all ground golds in Rio, started her turn to the games with a stellar routine on beam (14.733). However, while warming up on the floor exercise ahead of rotation two, biles appeared to hurt her lower leg. After being evaluated by medical staff, biles resumed competition while favoring her left leg.

The highest score any gymnast has earned in an international competition this Olympic cycle is ‘Biles’  who finished the competition at the top of the leaderboard in the all-around (59.566). Biles also finished in the no.1 spot on vault sits(15.300) and floor (14.600). Biles sits second on beam (14.733) and eighth on uneven bars (14.433). Women’s gymnastics coach Cesille Landi, an Olympian who competed for France in 1996, told reporters that Biles had tweaked her calf several weeks ago and was on the mend during the training that led up to the games.

Simone Biles’s coach revealed what happened to the star U.S. gymnast during her 2024 Olympic debut Sunday. Biles coach Cecile Landi said the gymnast “felt a little pain in her calf” while warming up on the floor. Biles’ coach also said the rules to withdraw from any competitors or change were no current plans for Biles to withdraw from competitors or change her routines and that she wasn’t concerned about her performance going forward.

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Deadpool and Wolverine Movie Review 2024

The long-awaited Marvel superhero film ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’, which featured Ryan Reynold and Hugh Jackmen, finally made its theatrical premiere on July 26, 2024, on Friday. Finally arriving in theaters after months of anticipation Deadpool & Wolverine has made an awesome comeback with a great impression on the audience. As the weekend approaches, it’s time to relax and binge-watch the movies of your favorite stars. Get ready for a thrilling week of film releases on the OTT platforms and in theatres. Here’s is a rundown of the exciting films hitting cinemas and streaming platforms this week.

Previously, 21st century, FOX held the signs to X-Men, Fantastic Four and Quirky characters like Deadpool. Disney bought the studio recently ti integrate the X-Men into the Marvel. However, the makers have decided to keep the information about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe a secret for now.

Director Shawn Levy has finally brought a long- impending reunion of the two reversed superheroes, Deadpool & Wolverine. The Superhero film is based on Marvel Comics featuring Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackmen in the lead roles. The film revolves around the two characters Wolverine and Deadpool, when they team up to defeat a common enemy.

In the highly meta Deadpool and wolverine movie review, Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackmen finally meet up for their big movie. Deadpool is still smarmy, wolverine is still tragic and they have to get together to save the world. Along the way, Deadpool continues his usual routine of endless miscreating. 

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Plane crashes in Nepal during take off in Nepal’s Kathmandu Airport: Unexpected Incident Happened!

18 people were killed after a plane crashed and caught fire while it was taking off from Nepal’s Capital ‘Kathmandu’. The Pilot has injuries to his eyes but his life is not in any danger, said a doctor at Kathmandu Medical College Hospital, Where the pilot is being treated. The Pilot, who is currently receiving treatment in hospital, is the only survivor of Wednesday’s fatal accident after being rescued from the burning wreakage.

Eye witnessed (plane crashes in Nepal)

“There was a very loud noise, it sounded like maybe a heavy vehicle had overtaken the road”, said one of the men who was inside a nearby shop when the accident occurred. A fire broke out on the aircraft not long after it took off from Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport and it quickly crashed to the ground near one of the runways.The incident happened at around 11:15 local time (12:30 A.M faster) according to the country’s civil aviation authority.

Fire engines and ambulances were rushed to the spot after the incident. 17 of those who died were Nepali, while one was a Yemeni National, who was working as an engineer. The Bodies have been taken to the T.U (Teaching Hospital), in Kathmandu for autopsy. The Airline manifest showed there were two pilots and 17 passengers on board.

Nepal has been criticized for its poor air safety record. In January 2023, at least 72 people were killed in a Yeti Airlines crash that was later attributed to its pilots mistakenly cutting the power.

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What Is The New Budget of 2024: Budget 2024 key Highlights

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the union’s new budget 2024-2025 in parliament on July 23. The Budget focused on provisioning for the agriculture sector, the introduction of schemes related to employment, loan schemes, announcement for financial support to the MSME sector, infrastructural development & fiscal deficit projection at 4.9% with a commitment to reducing it down to 4.5%

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the union’s new budget 2024- 2025 during the budget session of parliament on Tuesday. Nirmala Sitharaman became the first finance minister to present seven consecutive budget speeches.

In the budget, Finance Minister ‘Nirmala Sitharaman’ announced an increase in the standard deduction for salaried employees from 50,000-75000 under the new income tax regime -an increase of 50%. In her budget speech, she also announced relaxation in the income tax slabs under the new tax regiment for the current financial year.

The New Income Tax slabs announced as follows:-

  • Up to Rs 3 lakh : 0%
  • Rs 3 lakh to Rs 7 lakh : 5%
  • Rs 7 lakh to Rs 10 lakh : 10%
  • Rs 10 lakh to Rs 12 lakh : 15%
  • Rs 12 lakh to Rs 15 lakh :20%
  • Above Rs 15  lakh : 30%

The Finance Minister announced that “As a result of these changes, a salaried employee in the new tax regime stands to sum up to Rs 17500 in income tax”

Increase in tax deduction on family pension:-

Sitharaman also announced a plan to increase the family pension deduction amount for the better financial stability of salaried individuals and pensioners. The deduction amount is proposed to be increased to 25000 from 15000, under the new tax regime.

The Finance Minister said while presenting the new Budget 2024 “One month’s wage to all persons newly entering the workplace in all formal sectors. Direct Benefit Transfer of one month’s salary in 3 installments to first-time employers as registered in the EPFO will be up to Rs 15000. The Eligibility limit will be a salary of Rs 1 lakh per month. The Scheme will benefit 210 lakh youth.

In Addition to the direct benefit transfer, the government also announced that incentives will be provided directly to both employees and employers based on their EPFO  contribution in the first four years employers will be reimbursed up to Rs 3000 per month for two years to want their EPFO contribution for each additional employee.

Announcement regarding 'INTERNSHIP'

The Finance Minister also said in her new budget 2024 speech that the government would launch an internship scheme for youth in 500 top companies. The Scheme will cover 10 million young people over five years. Those entering will also receive an internship allowance of 5000 per month and a one-time assistance of 6000. Companies will be expected to bear the training cost and 10% of the internsip cost for their CSR fund, she said.

Budget 2024 has tried to provide some relief to the salaried taxpayers, especially those in the lower tax slabs, in the form of the increased standard deduction and some favorable tweaks in the tax slabs under the new tax regime. The proposal to increase deductions for family pensions under the new tax regime should also provide some relief to those in the golden years.

Other Direct Tax Updates

  • Reopening of ITR—Only if the escaped income is Rs 50 lakh or more can an assessment be reopened beyond three years from the end of the assessment year, up to a maximum period of five years from the end of the assessment year. In the case of search cases, the time limit of 10 years is reduced to six years.
  • Income Tax Appeals—To reduce the number of pending cases, the monetary limits for filing tax dispute appeals in tax tribunals, high courts, and supreme courts have been raised to Rs.60 Lakh, Rs.1 Crore, and Rs.2 Crore.
  • Vivaad se Vishwas Scheme—This scheme has been reintroduced to facilitate the settlement of income tax disputes and eliminate litigation.

Get in touch with Desi Talks for more updates.

Gautam Gambhir Press Conference: 5Big Announcement

India’s newly appointed head coach, Gautam Gambhir, on July 22, 2024, spoke on his much talked about equation with modern-day great Virat Kohli. Here’s what he said, “One thing I can be clear of is that both of those guys (Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli) have a lot of cricket left in them. More importantly, with the champion trophy and a big tour to Australia they would be motivated enough” said Gautam Gambhir.

“At the time of the 2027, world cup, Rohit Sharma will be 40 years old, while Kohli will be 38. However, Gambhir did not rule them out of his plans for the World Cup. Hopefully, if they can keep their fitness, the 2027 World Cup as well”

The Indian cricket team, led by head coach Gautam Gambhir, arrives in Sri Lanka for their upcoming series. Gautam Gambhir and Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar appeared in a press conference ahead of his first series as India’s head coach, the tour of Sri Lanka. While Rohit Sharma is leading the ODI side, Surya Kumar Yadav has been named captain of the T20 team. Shubham Gill was named vice-captain in both formats. Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar gave clarity regarding the appointment of Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain over Hardik Pandya and announced Abhishek Nayar and Ryan Ten Doeschate as India’s assistant coaches.

When Mohammad Shami Come Back?

India’s star fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been out of action since the ODI World Cup last year due to in injury. Agarkar confirmed that all efforts are being made to get Shami back for the Test series against Bangladesh in September.

“He has started to bowl. The first Test is on 19th September. That was always the goal [him making a comeback by that time]. Whether he can make it back to the squad by that time, I’ll have to speak with the guys at the NCA,” Agarkar said.

What about Hardik Pandya?

“Hardik Pandya is still a very important player for our team. We want hardik to be the player that he can be because those sorts of skill sets are very difficult to find,” Agarkar said.

“Fitness, obviously, has been a challenge for him over the last few years and then it becomes a little bit more difficult for him and even as selectors,” the chief selector said, adding that Pandya has been filled in with the change of role.

'Jadeja's future matches' as discussed in Gautam Gambhir press conference

Ravindra Jadeja was among the senior pros, who announced his retirement from the T20. The spinner, who has also proved his handiness with the bat on numerous matches, was not considered for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka, which led to speculations about his international future.

 Agarkar said: “With an intense Test schedule awaiting the Indian team, the selection committee preferred to give Ravindra Jadeja a break by not selecting him for the ODI series against Sri Lanka, Agarkar confirmed that the spin-bowling all-rounder wasn’t dropped from the team.

“I think we should have clarified this when we announced the squad. He hasn’t been dropped (but rested). There are a lot of Test series coming up, and he will be playing a lot of those.”

'Gambhir on relationship with Kohli' discussed in Gautam Gambhir press conference

“Very good for the TRPs (his run-ins with Kohli in the IPL) but my relationship with him is not public. On the field, everyone will fight for their own team. At the moment, we are representing India. I share a very good relationship. I have had lots of chances to talk to him. It is not important what we discuss. The most important thing is we both have to work hard to make India proud. He is a thorough professional, a world-class player, and that is going to continue.”

सैमसंग गैलेक्सी M35 5G 2024 में होगा लॉन्च: जानें कीमत, फीचर्स और स्पेसिफिकेशन|

अपने प्रभावशाली स्पेसिफिकेशन और किफायती कीमत के साथ, यह मिड-रेंज स्मार्टफोन बाजार में मजबूत दावेदार बनने के लिए तैयार है। कीमत करीब 18000-20000 रुपये है। यह समीक्षा इसके फीचर्स, परफॉरमेंस और यह कि क्या यह वाकई पैसे के हिसाब से सही है, के बारे में विस्तार से बताएगी।

अनबॉक्सिंग अनुभव

जब हम गैलेक्सी एम35 को अनबॉक्स करेंगे, तो आपको फोन, एक यूएसबी टाइप-सी टू टाइप-सी चार्जिंग केबल, एक सिम कार्ड टूल और कुछ डॉक्यूमेंटेशन मिलेंगे। फोन का वजन थोड़ा भारी है और इसमें 600 एमएएच की बड़ी बैटरी, प्लास्टिक बैक के साथ स्लीक डिज़ाइन और ट्रिपल कैमरा सेटअप है जो एस-सीरीज़ मॉडल जैसा दिखता है।

बॉक्स के अंदर क्या है|

गैलेक्सी एम35 के बॉक्स के अंदर, हमें मिलता है,
*सैमसंग गैलेक्सी एम35: डिवाइस खुद
*यूएसबी टाइप-सी टू टाइप सी केबल: चार्जिंग और डेटा ट्रांसफर के लिए इंस्टॉल करना
*सिम कार्ड टूल: सिम कार्ड निकालना
*दस्तावेज़ीकरण: वारंटी बुकलेट जानकार|

वजन और आयाम|

फ़ोन का वज़न 222.2 ग्राम है जो थोड़ा भारी है. ऐसा 6000 mAh की बैटरी के कारण है जो इसके लंबे जीवन में योगदान देती है|

रंग विकल्प|

चाँदनी का हल्का नीला
नीला रंग|
ग्रे

मुख्य प्रदर्शन विशेषताएँ|

आकार: 6.6 इंच
रिज़ॉल्यूशन: फुल एचडी+
रिफ्रेश दर: 120 हर्ट्ज
चमक: 1000 निट्स एचबीएम
सुरक्षा: गोरिल्ला ग्लास विक्टसनप्लस

स्क्रॉलिंग और एनिमेशन सहज हैं, जो समग्र उपयोगकर्ता अनुभव को बेहतर बनाते हैं। पंच होल कैमरा डिज़ाइन भी इसे और अधिक आधुनिक लुक देता है।

प्रयोक्ता इंटरफ़ेस|

वन यूआई6.1 को उपयोगकर्ता के अनुकूल और अनुकूलन योग्य बनाया गया है। इंटरफ़ेस साफ है, जिसमें मेनू और विकल्पों को नेविगेट करने की सुविधा है। यह कई तरह की सुविधाएँ, सेटिंग्स, डार्क मोड के समावेश और विभिन्न एक्सेसिबिलिटी सुविधाएँ प्रदान करता है जिससे डिवाइस को उपयोगकर्ताओं की एक विस्तृत श्रृंखला द्वारा आराम से इस्तेमाल किया जा सकता है।

कैमरा सुविधाएँ और मोड|

प्राइमरी कैमरा: ऑप्टिकल इमेज स्टेबिलाइज़ेशन के साथ 50 MP

अल्ट्रा वाइड कैमरा: 8MP

मैक्रो कैमरा: 2 MP

सेल्फ़ी कैमरा: 13 MP

वीडियो रिकॉर्डिंग: आगे और पीछे के कैमरे 4K 30 FPS को सपोर्ट करते हैं

फ़ोटोग्राफ़ी मोड: फ़न मोड, पोर्ट्रेट मोड, माइट मोड, प्रो मोड, पैनोरमा, सुपर स्लो मोशन, हाइपर लैप्स सिंगल टेक|

कनेक्टिविटी|

कनेक्टिविटी विकल्पों के मामले में गैलेक्सी एम35 अच्छी तरह से सुसज्जित है। यह 5 जी, वाईफाई, ब्लूटूथ 5.3 और एनएफसी का समर्थन करता है

भारत में लॉन्च हुई रॉयल एनफील्ड गुरिल्ला 450 की टॉप 5 खास बातें!

रॉयल एनफील्ड गुरिल्ला 450 अब भारत में ₹2.39 लाख की शुरुआती कीमत पर उपलब्ध है, लेकिन इस नए रॉयल एनफील्ड मॉडल की कीमत ₹2.54 लाख (एक्स-शोरूम) तक जा सकती है। खास बात यह है कि यह रॉयल एनफील्ड के हिमालयन के बाद शेरपा 450 प्लेटफॉर्म पर आधारित दूसरा मॉडल है। स्ट्रिप्ड रेट्रो डिज़ाइन और कुछ दिलचस्प रंग विकल्पों के साथ गुरिल्ला 450 एक रोडस्टर के लिए एकदम सही दिखता है।

रॉयल एनफील्ड गुरिल्ला 450 की कीमत

रॉयल एनफील्ड गुरिल्ला की कीमत ₹2.39 लाख से शुरू होकर ₹2.54 लाख (एक्स-शोरूम) तक जा सकती है। बाइक तीन वेरिएंट में जारी की जाएगी: फ्लैश, डैश और एनालॉग। मॉडल का फ्लैश वेरिएंट दो रंगों में पेश किया जाएगा: ब्रावा ब्लू और येलो रिबन, जबकि इसका डैश वेरिएंट गोल्ड डिप और प्लाया ब्लैक में उपलब्ध होगा। बाइक का एनालॉग वेरिएंट दो रंगों में उपलब्ध होगा: स्मोक और प्लाया ब्लैक।

रॉयल एनफील्ड गुरिल्ला: इंजन और विशिष्टताएँ

गुरिल्ला 450 में वही 452 सीसी सिंगल-सिलेंडर, लिक्विड-कूल्ड इंजन है जो 8,000 आरपीएम पर 39.47 बीएचपी और 5,500 आरपीएम पर 40 एनएम पीक टॉर्क बनाता है

रॉयल एनफील्ड गुरिल्ला 450 चेसिस और अन्य पार्ट्स

बाइक में आगे की तरफ 43 मिमी का टेलिस्कोपिक फोर्क है, जिसकी ट्रैवल 40 मिमी है और लिंकेज-टाइप मोनो-शॉक है। नए लॉन्च किए गए मॉडल में दोनों तरफ एलॉय व्हील हैं। इसका वजन करीब 185 किलोग्राम (कर्ब वेट) है और इसका ग्राउंड क्लीयरेंस 169 मिमी है।

रॉयल एनफील्ड गुरिल्ला 450 की विशेषताएं

बाइक में 4 इंच की गोलाकार TFT स्क्रीन है, जो टॉप दो वेरिएंट में उपलब्ध है। स्क्रीन को Google मैप्स और मीडिया कंट्रोल से भी जोड़ा गया है। फुल LED लाइटिंग वाली बाइक में USB टाइप C चार्जिंग पोर्ट भी है।

रॉयल एनफील्ड गुरिल्ला के बेस वेरिएंट में डिजी-एनालॉग इंस्ट्रूमेंट कंसोल है। मोटरसाइकिल की बुकिंग बुधवार से शुरू होगी। ज़्यादातर डिलीवरी अगस्त 2024 में शुरू होने की संभावना है।

Revealing ‘Sarfira’: A Dynamic Movie Review 2024

Sarfira Movie Review 2024: Actor Akshay Kumar, has come up with another film which has been released in theaters on July 12. Actually, Akshay has made a super comeback on the big screen with the film ‘Sarfira’. If you are thinking something negative about this film, then it is not so at all. The pace that the film picked up from the beginning continues till the climax. This film is a perfect entertainment combo for audience. The film will not let you move from your seat. Let’s know about the sarfira movie review 2024 of this film in detail (Sarfira Movie Review in English).

Story (Sarfira Movie Review 2024)

The story of Akshay’s {Sarfira} film is about a common man who, with the support of his family, friends and strong will, fights against the world’s most capital-intensive sector to fly the common man in an airplane. This film is inspired by a real incident that happened in the life of Air Deccan founder Captain G.R. Gopinath.

Let us tell you that this film tells the inspirational story of Jagannath Mahatre, who dreams of challenging social barriers by launching a low-cost airline. Adapted from GR Gopinath’s memoir “Simply Fly: A Deccan Odyssey” and directed by Sudha Kongara, the film stands out for its unique treatment and execution. The script effectively balances emotions as it delves into Veer’s fight against corruption, power dynamics and class disparities in pursuit of his dream.

Talking about acting, apart from Akshay Kumar and Radhika Madan, all the stars including Paresh Rawal and Seema Biswas have done justice to their characters. You will find everyone’s acting perfect. The first half of the film will excite you so much that you will start waiting for the second half and by the time the second half arrives, you will become very emotional. The film will end, but you will feel as if the story continues and you just keep watching.

What a wonderful direction Sudha Kongara has done. You can watch this film made under her direction with your entire family. Apart from emotions, there is a lot more in this film, which will boost your morale. It is said that cinema is the biggest medium of communication and if films like ‘Sarfira’ start being made, then a very good message will reach the people. The music of GV Prakash Kumar, Tanishk Bagchi and Suhit Abhyankar in the film is also very good. 3 -4 stars for ‘Sarfira’ from my opinion.

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