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    While India and England look to lock horns in the fourth and final match of the Test series at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, the English brotherhood of pitch-critics have once again come together to shame the spin-friendly turf.
    The unofficial leader of this fraternity, Michael Vaughan has once again found a new and agreeably hilarious way to criticise the Indian pitch curators with less than half a week’s time before the final Test begins.
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    “I can report that preparations for the 4th Test are going great ... The Curator is expecting movement early, good carry & might spin on day 5,” wrote the former England skipper in the caption of his Instagram post.
    Another former England cricketer David Lloyd too opened up about his disappointment with the deck, predicting “huge ramifications” in the longest format of the game in the future if the International Cricket Council (ICC) did not intervene with the quality of pitches in India.
    EX-England cricket David Lloyd has said if the ahmedabad pitch, used in the pink ball Test between India and England, is acceptable to ICC, than there will be 'huge ramifications' for test cricket.
    — Emmanuel Macron (@Emmanue51625756) February 28, 2021
    In his column for Daily Mail, Lloyd wrote: "I'm really not bothered who wins when it's a lottery like this. It's just not a contest. Yes, techniques have been poor but if this pitch is acceptable to the ICC and there's more of this there will be huge ramifications for world Test cricket."
    Interestingly, players of the Australian Test cricket team have come to the rescue of the Indian pitch curators and some of them are even inviting them to make bowling pitches on their home ground.
    Nathan Lyon ️ 'The Ahmedabad pitch was absolutely brilliant' pic.twitter.com/KjBDXalUAH
    — ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) February 28, 2021
    "We play on seaming wickets around the world and get bowled out for 47, 60. Nobody ever says a thing (about the pitch)," Nathan Lyon was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au. But as soon as it starts spinning, everyone in the world seems to start crying about it." 
    "I don't get it. I'm all for it, it was entertaining," he said. "I was up all night watching it (Ahmedabad Test). It was absolutely brilliant. I'm thinking about bringing that curator out to the SCG (Sydney Cricket Ground)."
    However, the Aussie’s support for the Ahmedabad pitch did not sit well with the fans of the England cricket team who were quick to react to his opinion:
    And you are the most over rated offie ever , at least those blokes can drift it
    — Gary Murray (@bombermurray11) February 28, 2021Ipl auction is over!! Isn't it? Why this guy is so late in flattering BCCI? He must be targeting next ipl auction. Oh!! yes man. Keep doin hard work it eventually pays of.
    — Sohaib Khan (@sohaibkhan1308) February 28, 2021Shock horror a average spinner wants spin friendly pitches!!
    — Wayne Moore (@WayneMoore004) February 28, 2021
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    Recently, the 78th Golden Globe Awards were held in the United States that focuses on honoring the best films and television series of 2020.

    One of the most heartwarming moments from the awards was when late actor Chadwick Boseman was honored with the Best Actor Award for his role in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Fans got extremely emotional when he received this award six months after his sad demise due to colon cancer.
    His wife Taylor Simone Ledward accepted the award on his behalf which led to everyone getting teary-eyed.
    Check out the video here-
    Taylor Simone Ledward accepts the award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama on behalf of her late husband @chadwickboseman at the #GoldenGlobes.pic.twitter.com/UOgdLlnA52
    — Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) March 1, 2021
    Taylor Simone in her speech remembered everyone her late husband would have thanked and she broke down into tears while giving the speech and said that she doesn’t have his words.
    She also said, “He would have said something beautiful, he would have said something inspiring.”
    Here what his fans on the internet have to say about the late actor’s win-
    The King Never Dies. We Miss You.
    — Alejandro Cazares (@RedGalaxy17) March 1, 2021Ok this one made me cry. Such a talented man gone too soon. #WakandaForever
    — Holly Marsh (@Hollym1962) March 1, 2021Chadwick Boseman winning a posthumous Golden Globe being “well-deserved” is understated. Man was one of the most skillful actors of his generation for the roles he embodied and brought to life. Let this be the first of many accolades he continues to receive #RIP
    — Matt OD (@Matt_OD_) March 1, 2021I’m crying y’all..I hope Chadwick wife don’t have to accept every award for him..that’s to painful for her.
    — trow em (@GeoItla59) March 1, 2021Whew...goodness goodness goodness. So much grace and strength
    — Rachel Williams (@rachelw627) March 1, 2021When she said “he would’ve said something beautiful” pic.twitter.com/tSQXtuWbEa
    — mik ☆ was CAPTAVENGR (@frasersmcu) March 1, 2021One last award to one incredible man. Wherever you are Chadwick, congratulations. And thank you for sharing your talents with the world. Rest well king. pic.twitter.com/H72NlPewYG
    — Mucc (@TheLonelyMucc) March 1, 2021Chadwick Boseman was a critically acclaimed actor who was widely loved by his fans worldwide and was known for his films such as Black Panther. He passed away in August 2020 and had kept his illness private and worked religiously without letting his health complications affect his professional life. His fans and the industry are pouring in love and are celebrating his stellar work and the legacy that he has left behind.
    What do you think? Let us know in the comments section below!

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    Vicky Kaushal has carved a niche for himself and has a massive fan following after he delivered power-packed performances in movies like URI, Sanju, and Manmarziyaan. He is currently wrapping work on Vijay Krishna Acharya's next, before moving on to Shashank Khaitan's Mr. Lele and then Aditya Dhar's Ashwatthama later. 
    View this post on InstagramHe has got one more movie in his kitty and for that, he has collaborated with Manushi Chhillar. Manushi will make her Hindi film debut opposite Akshay Kumar in YRF’s Prithviraj, for which she's already wrapped up shooting.
    View this post on InstagramVicky and Manushi are collaborating for the first time and the movie will be bankrolled by Yash Raj Productions. While most of it has been wrapped up, the makers had not zeroed down on a title.
    However, according to a new report in Bollywood Hungama, the film has now got a tentative title. The movie will now be called The Great Indian Family or TGIF. A source told the entertainment website, “They are now calling Vicky and Manushi's film The Great Indian Family or TGIF. It's a madcap comedy of errors and Vicky's first comedy film.”
    It will have an interesting take on dysfunctional families and the issues they face fixing it. The source added, “The movie revolves around a dysfunctional family and hence the title. It's also called the same because TGIF is also a very millennial term. But it's a tentative title. Aditya Chopra could also ask for a change on the same."
    The film is almost ready but the makers are deciding for an early 2022 release for this project as they want Manushi’s Bollywood debut to be Prithiviraj which will be releasing this Diwali. “Prithviraj releases on Diwali this year and the makers are clear that this has to be Manushi's debut project because it's a grand period drama that will position her really well. TGIF will release only around early 2022,” the source added.
    Speaking about sequences shot at Maheshwar, a small town in Madhya Pradesh, a source had earlier said, “The portions will include their romantic scenes, along with a few other important sequences. The unique backdrop of Maheshwar will make it look beautiful and stunning. They will be shooting in Maheshwar for approximately a week.”


    Vicky and Manushi’s film is also a part of YRF’s big 50 year celebrations and honestly, it does sound interesting to us. Are you excited about this one? Let us know in the comments section below.

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  12. ADMIN
    The Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar announced on Sunday that IIT Bombay, in collaboration with his ministry has decided to form a Centre of Excellence for video games development courses. The centre will offer courses on VFX, gaming and animation and are expected to commence from this year itself.  "We're at an advanced stage of preparations,” the Union Information & Broadcasting Minister said.
    © Reuters
    Lately, India has released some homegrown games like Raji: An Ancient Epic, FAU-G and other games that have received accolades and attention from the world media and Indian gamers. However, the Indian game development industry is still not at par with other countries at the moment which could be the reason behind the new initiative by the Union Information & Broadcasting Minister. FAU-G’s rocky launch was a testament to the sub-par quality of games made in India. Having said that, there is always an exception to the rule where games like Raji: An Ancient Epic received high acclaim and good reviews from players and showed that games made in India can indeed offer a good experience. 

    © tarun-savvy-unsplash
    However, Javadekar did mention that many mobile games are "violent, explicit and addictive,” and the government plans to promote Indian cultural ethos in games. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is passionate about preserving and perpetuating Indian values, heritage and cultural ethos and is putting in the immense effort so that the children and youth of our country are made aware of our rich culture and tradition," the minister said.

    "We can also introduce those values via modern technology and put it to optimum use," he said.
    "PUBG was just one example of it, but criticising those games is not the solution. The solution is to create our own games and apps in line with #MakeInIndia for the world so that these are adopted the world over for their basic values that are an integral part of our Indian ethos," Javadekar said.
    © Reuters
    It would be interesting to see which courses will be offered in each aspect of game development. Nonetheless, it is reassuring to see the Indian government taking game development seriously. Currently, mobile games dominate the Indian market, however it was not made clear whether the new courses will be specific to mobile gaming or console/PC gaming development. India is currently the world’s fastest-growing mobile gaming market where it has been growing 22% annually and is expected to be worth $1.1 billion by this year as per a recent Google-KPMG study. 

    We should know more once enrolment for video game development courses is open. Are you interested in learning video game development? Let us know in the comments what you think about the Government’s new Centre of Excellence for video games development.

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  13. ADMIN
    As controversial as he has been throughout his career as an international cricket, former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi enjoys a massive fan following from all over the world.
    So it was obvious that when the cricketer revealed his “real age” in a tweet following his birthday on March 1, 2021, people were bound to start stretching their heads.
    Thank you very much for all the lovely birthday wishes - 44 today! My family and my fans are my biggest assets. Really enjoying my stint with Multan and hope to produce match winning performances for all MS fans.
    — Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) February 28, 2021
    “Thank you very much for all the lovely birthday wishes - 44 today! My family and my fans are my biggest assets. Really enjoying my stint with Multan and hope to produce match winning performances for all MS fans,” Afridi wrote from his Twitter handle recently, sharing that he had turned 44 this year.
    Why Would This Confuse The Fans?Reason Number 1:
    Afridi’s Google page says that the Peshawar-born athlete was born in 1980, and that he turned 41 years of age on his birthday in 2021.
    Reason Number 2 (A Stronger Reason): 
    In his own autobiography titled Game Changer which was published in 2019, the cricketer had inscribed that he was born in 1976, which would mean that he would have turned 46 this year.
    As soon as the Multan Sultans all-rounder posted his birthday tweet, cricketer fans from all over started asking the cricketer about all the confusion about his age and exactly how old did he actually turn this year.
    Kitne saal 44 rahoge aap? Anyway, wish you a very Happy birthday!!!
    — Abhik Mukherjee (@abhiksitar) February 28, 2021Har chaar Saal mein inki Umar ek Saal badhti hai
    — AndolanJeevi Sangram (@sangram_enm) February 28, 2021So you made debut at 16 in 1996.
    And since then you have grown 28 years older in last 25 years?? https://t.co/QwvMZ568XW
    — AJ (@DarrKeAage) March 1, 2021Acha Kia age bta dee warna hum abhi bhi 25 ka samajh rahay thay https://t.co/Erliw2M7s7
    — Cookie | LQ (@cookiexcremee) February 28, 2021Bhai aaj to asli age bata de https://t.co/ZFNgx22eBv
    — Shantanu (@Shantanu2201) March 1, 2021Last year, Shahid Afridi joined an extremely rare club of international cricketers to play in four decades: 1990s, 2000s, 2010s and 2020s after debuting for the Pakistan national side in One-Day Internationals at the supposed age of 16 in October 1996, according to Pakistan Cricket Board. If that is indeed the scenario, then Afridi’s age as of 2021 should be 41.
    Inversely, if Afridi is in fact 44 in 2021, this would mean that he was 19 years old when he made his debut and that the information provided by the PCB at the time of his debut was incorrect and continues to be so even today.

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  19. ADMIN
    The price of Bitcoin saw a major fluctuation last week but what remains constant is the amount of energy required to mine the cryptocurrency. It’s the number one criticism that cryptocurrency faces - whether it will ever be sustainable like traditional forms of currency. The energy used to harvest cryptocurrency has come to a point that it surpassed the energy consumption of some countries. 
    According to a study published by Cambridge University, the annual carbon footprint required to mine Bitcoin is higher than the annual consumption of countries like Ukraine and Argentina. Mining Bitcoin requires massive electrical infrastructure and complicated math algorithms in order to verify transactions. Miners often use a setup that involves multiple GPUs to process the complicated algorithms that eventually rewards the miner with a bitcoin.
    © University of Cambridge
    “Rising bitcoin prices make mining more attractive, as the potential reward increases in value. As a result, new mining hardware will get added to the network and lead to increased electricity consumption overall,” according to the report.

    The study claims that mining Bitcoin consumes about 129.09 terawatt-hours (TWh) per year which is an astronomical amount when putting it into the context of energy consumption by some countries. In fact, the more bitcoin is mined, the higher is the energy required for the end result.
    “The more machines a miner operates, the more likely he is to find the solution to the puzzle. However, more machines also means that more electricity is needed to run and cool the equipment, which in turn results in higher costs for the miner in question,” according to the report.
    Currently, there are about 18.6 million bitcoins in circulation at the moment according to digital currency exchange companies. Since Bitcoin has reached its mining limit, normal computers are no longer enough to mine the cryptocurrency. Now, people rely on powerful machines to access new bitcoins which in turn requires intensive power sources to access them. One of the major hurdles of mining bitcoin is finding abundant electricity sources at the lowest possible price. 
    © Zotac
    Environmentalists say Bitcoin mining is still a cause of concerns since miners are constantly looking for the cheapest electricity, which means places that are still powered by coal. According to the study, China has the most bitcoin mining by any country and two-thirds of its electricity comes from coal. Currently, there is no way to figure out what type of electricity bitcoin miners are using and whether it is being fueled by renewable energy or not. 

    © pierre-borthiry-unsplash
    Other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, have promised to change the algorithm to be more environmentally friendly. Currently, Ethereum mining works similar to Bitcoin where it also requires powerful computers to mine the cryptocurrency and complete a transaction first. Ethereum is now working on a system where miners are entered into a pool and are randomly selected to complete the transaction. This method is being called “proof-of-stake” where it guarantees lesser consumption of electricity. 

    Source: Cambridge University

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  20. ADMIN
    England’s 2021 Test tour of India, so far, is not going how skipper Joe Root would have liked it to. 
    After losing to the hosts in the third Test of the series, they have been knocked out of contention to make it to the World Test Championship finals.
    The England cricket team, however, still have the opportunity to spoil India’s dream of playing against Kane Williamson’s New Zealand squad in the finals this June, when the inaugural World Test Championship is scheduled to come to a conclusion at London’s Lord’s cricket ground.
    Game over 2-1

    England out of World Championship Final #BCCI #PinkBallTest #INDvENG
    — Dharmìk (@9Dharmik9) February 25, 2021
    In order to stop the Men in Blue from making it through, Root’s boys need to win the final Test match of the series which is going to be held at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi stadium between 4-8 March. 
    And based on the mindset of their wicket-keeper batsman, Ben Foakes, that is exactly what the Englishmen plan to do.
    Talking about the back-to-back losses that England incurred in Chennai’s Chepauk stadium and the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad respectively, Foakes addressed getting “outplayed” on the two tricky pitches but also spoke of accepting defeat and moving on.
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    “From playing on the last two pitches I’ve never seen turn like that. They almost feel like day five pitches from ball one. It’s understanding we are going to get out at times and it’s making peace with a certain way of getting out if it means we can score runs. We just have to grind out and try to put runs on the board. It’s not an easy thing to do obviously but I guess be solid and understand our game plan, and if we get out,” Foakes was quoted as saying by Cricket Addictor.
    “We’ve been completely outplayed the last two games but we’re still in a position to draw in India and we can put a good performance in and get a 2-2 draw that would be a really good achievement out here. That’s purely the focus, trying to get that 2-2,” added Foakes.
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    And while players like Foakes, who were on the field getting the first-hand experience of the obviously spin-friendly pitches, have taken the losses in good spirits, cricket experts like Michael Vaughan have taken it upon themselves to criticise the pitch curators and calling out the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for throwing their weight around in international cricket.
    "The longer powerful countries like India are allowed to get away with it the more toothless the ICC will look," Vaughan wrote in the Daily Telegraph a couple of days ago.
    India vs England: 'Toothless' ICC allowing India to get away with whatever they produce: Michael Vaughan || SnowflakeYT || ig_sfg || SnowflakeYT || Sonu8726 pic.twitter.com/q07HdPF9ja
    — Sonu Kumar (SNOWFLAKE) (@SFG_pubg) February 27, 2021
    "The governing body are allowing India to produce whatever they wish and it is Test cricket that is getting hurt," he said while expressing his displeasure with the BCCI.
    One of the biggest benefits of hosting a series is the fact that the home-team makes the pitches to benefit themselves. 
    The Men in Blue have produced some excellent spinners in the last decade with names like Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav assisting their side pick crucial wins. 
    Recent success by Gujarat-local Axar Patel also showed how promising the future of Indian spin looks like.
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    So, maybe… just maybe, Vaughan should stop trying to find different ways (albeit, entertaining ways) to throw shade at the opponent, accept defeat and simply move on with the hopes of doing better in the following match.

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  21. ADMIN
    R Madhavan made his debut in Bollywood with Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein in 1997 and made an impression on almost everyone with his powerful acting. 

    © Viral Bhayani
    The actor has given us regular updates with his fashionable looks, which his fans often find quite relatable. But, this time, Madhavan seems to have gone off-menu with his choices, as he was seen wearing a snazzy pair of shoes with a relaxed ensemble. 

    In case you missed it, here's what the pair and his ensemble looked like:
    The Brand: © Viral Bhayani
    As for the price of these sneakers, the original cost sums to around Rs 62,556 but one can find this pair for as low as Rs 46,377, plus the usual customs and import duties levied on it.

    Why It Works:

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  24. ADMIN
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi took Covid Vaccine shot this morning at AIIMS hospital, Delhi, and became the first beneficiary of the second phase of nationwide vaccination fighting the Coronavirus. He took the homegrown Covaxin which has been developed by Biotech and ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research).

    He shared a picture of himself on Twitter along with a caption saying, “Took my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at AIIMS. Remarkable how our doctors and scientists have worked in quick time to strengthen the global fight against COVID-19.  I appeal to all those who are eligible to take the vaccine. Together, let us make India COVID-19 free!”
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    Took my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at AIIMS.

    Remarkable how our doctors and scientists have worked in quick time to strengthen the global fight against COVID-19.

    I appeal to all those who are eligible to take the vaccine. Together, let us make India COVID-19 free! pic.twitter.com/5z5cvAoMrv
    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 1, 2021
    According to TOI, sister P Niveda inoculated PM Modi today and said, “Sir (PM Modi) has been administered the first dose of Bharat Bio tech's Covaxin, the second dose will be given in 28 days. He asked us where do we belong to & after vaccination he said ,'Laga bhi di, pata hi nahi chala'."
    Here’s what people on the internet have to say about PM Modi taking a dose of Covaxin to fight Coronavirus-
    That is great sir. Whenever vaccines is available, I'll take the jab. Its a must in combines fight against COVID and the trust to take is a dedication to our scientists who worked hard to make this vaccine a reality.
    — Priyanka (Astrology Guidance) (@AstroAmigo) March 1, 2021A true leader leads from the front, by setting a personal example.
    — Lt Gen Satish Dua🇮🇳 (@TheSatishDua) March 1, 2021Leading from front.... essence of leadership
    — Indeginious (@captsinghjs) March 1, 2021Thank you @narendramodi sir for shutting everyone mouth.
    All the best and have a great life.
    — सूर्या 🇮�� (@ursfriend_sk) March 1, 2021Kal hi banaya tha maine ye pic.twitter.com/yHWnp9NcEj
    — Vivek Choudhary (@ivivekch) March 1, 2021The government is now hoping to vaccinate over 30 crore people by August in the second phase. And now that PM Modi himself has taken the vaccine shot people on the internet are also showing faith in taking the vaccine.
    What do you think? Let us know in the comments section below.

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