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India’s performance drew widespread praise from the cricketing world with Rahane being lauded for his attitude, poise and captaincy. Beyond the world of cricket, the praises have continued to pour in with the likes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalling the performance during his Mann Ki Baat programme.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/budget-2021-finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-recalls-indian-cricket-team-s-win-over-australia-in-speech-2339057.html

Edge became the second oldest person to win the Royal Rumble after WWE chairman Vince McMahon back in 1999. The oldest person ever to win the Royal Rumble was McMahon (53 in 1999), followed by Edge who is 47 years of age and then Triple H (46 in 2016). source https://zeenews.india.com/other-sports/wwe-royal-rumble-2021-rumble-winner-edge-sets-this-new-record-2339039.html

Banned since September, online multiplayer battle royale game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds or PUBG Mobile was said to be preparing a return, but now with the launch of FAU-G, most of the gamers have shifted their focus on this game.  Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

The post hinted that things might be soon getting to their last stage between the couple. Even though, they aren't divorced yet, but Hasin Jahan has been staying separately with her daughter away from Shami.This was Jahan's second marriage after she tied knot with Saifudden, her childhood love since 2002, in 2010. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/mohammed-shami-s-marriage-on-the-rocks-wife-hasin-jahan-takes-this-big-step-2338991.html

The final six players from the four squads will also be receiving Rs 15,000 as a stipend during the three month period after they are admitted into ROG Academy. They will further get training from professional esports players and coaches for a period of three months. Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Edge is a special case in WWE. He has returned in the men’s Royal Rumble twice before – once when he won it in 2010 and in 2020, when no one thought he would wrestle again. Reigning WWE Universal champion Roman Reigns knocked out Kevin Owens in a Last Man Standing match at the WWE Royal Rumble 2021 to retain his title on Sunday. source https://zeenews.india.com/other-sports/wwe-royal-rumble-2021-live-results-edge-wins-event-for-second-time-after-10-years-2338942.html

Bianca Belair from Knoxville in Tennessee eliminated Rhea Ripley to win the WWE women’s Royal Rumble 2021. She is going to Wrestlemania after entering at No.3 and having won her first Rumble, surviving a record time. Champion Drew McIntyre also defended his title against Goldberg. source https://zeenews.india.com/wrestling/wwe-royal-rumble-2021-live-results-roman-reigns-retains-universal-title-knocks-out-kevin-owens-2338924.html

England are currently in India for a full tour which gets underway from February 5 in Chennai which will host the first two Tests of a four-match series. The central and Tamil Nadu governments have eased the lockdown restrictions opening the possibility of even MA Chidambaram Stadium hosting fans. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-vs-england-2021-bcci-to-extend-invitation-to-pm-narendra-modi-for-third-test-allow-fans-at-motera-2338926.html

With the England series scheduled to end on March 28, it will give ample time to the cricketers to complete their commercial endorsements for their respective franchises. The mini-auction is scheduled to take place in Chennai after the completion of the first two Tests. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/ipl-2021-to-begin-on-this-date-final-in-june-find-out-schedule-here-2338919.html

The WWE Royal Rumble 2021 got off to an explosive start with champion Drew McIntyre defending his title against Goldberg on Sunday. Sasha Banks retained the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship via submission beating Carmella with the Banks Statement.   source https://zeenews.india.com/wrestling/wwe-royal-rumble-2021-live-result-bianca-belair-wins-women-s-royal-rumble-2021-2338915.html

The hosts missed several more opportunities before Athletic levelled in the 49th through a Jordi Alba own goal but Griezmann, who scored twice in the 3-2 Super Cup final defeat, restored the hosts lead in the 74th. Ronald Koeman’s Barca side saw out the game to record a fifth straight Liga victory and move above Real Madrid on goal difference into second place on 40 points. source https://zeenews.india.com/football/football-lionel-messi-hits-goal-650-as-barcelona-get-athletic-revenge-2338913.html

Chasing the target, West Indian Chris Gayle (9) and Ireland’s Paul Stirling (23) stitched 34 runs for the opening stand before Team Abu Dhabi lost wickets in intervals, which includes Joe Clarke (29), skipper Luke Wright (6) and Ben Duckett (20). source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/abu-dhabi-t10-league-2021-team-abu-dhabi-trounce-pune-devils-to-register-first-win-2338911.html

Siddharth (4/20) spun his web around the Baroda batsmen to restrict them to a meagre 120 for 9 and then Tamil Nadu overhauled the target in 18 overs, with opener C Hari Nishaanth top-scoring with 35. Chasing 121 for a win, Tamil Nadu lost opener Narayan Jagadeesan (14) early as pacer Lukman Meriwala (1/34) picked up the first wicket. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-2021-tamil-nadu-beat-baroda-to-clinch-title-2338910.html

Even before the bell, action started outside the ring as Drew McIntyre performed a spear on Goldberg and Goldberg put McIntyre through a barricade outside the ring. The match finally started with McIntyre back in the ring who hit Goldberg with the Claymore only for him to kick-out, to the utter shock of the WWE Champion.  source https://zeenews.india.com/wrestling/wwe-royal-rumble-2021-champion-drew-mcintyre-defeats-goldberg-sasha-banks-retains-title-2338908.html

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Chinese technology giant Xiaomi Corp filed a complaint in a Washington district court on Friday (January 29) against the U.S. Defense and Treasury Departments, seeking to remove the Chinese smartphone maker from an official list of companies with ties to China's military. Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

WWE Royal Rumble 2021: Drew McIntyre will take on former WCW champion Goldberg with the WWE Championship on the line. Meanwhile, Roman Reigns will defend his Universal Championship title against Kevin Owens in a last man standing match.  source https://zeenews.india.com/other-sports/wwe-royal-rumble-2021-live-streaming-when-and-when-to-watch-in-india-2338870.html

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India are slated to take on England in a four-match Test series beginning from February 5 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Following that, the two teams will lock horns in five T20Is and three ODIs. There are also a host of records that skipper Kohli is approaching and the upcoming series provides the 32-year-old with a perfect opportunity to overtake them.   source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-virat-kohli-on-cusp-of-breaking-ms-dhonis-record-in-upcoming-test-series-2338842.html

Kuldeep Yadav has fallen out of favour in recent times, having made a sole appearance in the Canberra ODI during India's recent tour of Australia. Kuldeep, who has played only six Tests for India, stands a chance to make it to the playing XI at the Chepauk with allrounder Ravindra Jadeja not available for the first two Tests due to an injury. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/out-of-favour-kuldeep-yadav-likes-to-reflect-on-errors-when-things-go-wrong-2338811.html

Prepaid plans get most of the attention from the customers but there is a large number of people who still use postpaid plans and believe that they provide great flexibility. We bring you the best postpaid plans from the leading mobile network provider companies including Reliance Jio, Vodafone-Idea (Vi) and Airtel. Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Weeks after completing a historic triumph against Australia, Team India now gear up for the upcoming challenge against England. The team have arrived in Chennai and are sweating out in the nets. India are slated to take on England in a four-match Test series beginning from February 5.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/jasprit-bumrah-emulates-anil-kumbles-bowling-action-during-nets-former-spinner-reacts-2338802.html

The Tamil Nadu unit comprise of a perfect combination of youngsters and experienced candidates and will go into the clash as favourites. Baroda, on the other hand, had to complete a thrilling final-ball win against Haryana in the quarter-final encounter, which saw Vishnu Solanki take his side home with an epic helicopter shot.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-final-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-tamil-nadu-vs-baroda-2338795.html

Virat Kohli, who had returned home after the opening Test debacle against Australia for the birth of his child, is back to captain the side in the four-match series against England, beginning in Chennai on February 5. Besides the Tests, India and England will play three ODIs and five T20Is.   source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-i-dont-know-how-we-are-going-to-get-virat-kohli-out-says-moeen-ali-2338791.html

The government is also expected to further push its ambitious ‘Make In India’ programme to the electronics manufacturing and export hub. Mobile phone and component manufacturers on the other hand expect export incentives and lower GST on mobile parts to achieve the government's vision. Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his monthly radio show 'Mann Ki Baat' took a moment to appreciate the "hardwork" and "teamwork" displayed by Team India in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar series, which Ajinkya Rahane & co. won 2-1.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/team-indias-hardwork-and-teamwork-in-australia-was-inspirational-pm-narendra-modi-on-mann-ki-baat-2338783.html

After the boards of both countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during last year's IPL, the UAE was considered a back-up option to host this season too, alongside being an option for the India-England series that begins in Chennai next week.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/bcci-looking-to-get-players-vaccinated-uae-not-a-back-up-option-for-ipl-2021-2338778.html

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was discharged from Apollo Hospital on Sunday morning. The 48-year-old was rushed to the hospital earlier this week after chest pain complaints. The doctor said that the former India captain will be on medication for the next few months and will also have to follow a strict routine.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-discharged-from-hospital-doctor-says-his-heart-is-as-strong-as-a-normal-person-2338772.html

Palmeiras on Sunday won their second Copa Libertadores title as they secured a 1-0 win against Santos in an all-Brazlian final clash in Rio de Janeiro. This was the first Libertadores win for the Sao Paulo club since 1999. Substitute Breno Lopes was the lone scorer from the contest. "I could never dream this could happen in my life, just the other day I was playing in the second division," Lopes said.  source https://zeenews.india.com/football/palmeiras-beat-santos-1-0-to-lift-second-copa-libertadores-title-2338769.html

ACC is responsible for organising the Asia Cup tournaments. The 2020 edition of the Asia Cup was postponed to June this year because of the pandemic. Pakistan was to originally host the tournament but it is now expected to be held in either Sri Lanka or Bangladesh.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/jay-shah-takes-over-as-asian-cricket-council-president-2338764.html

For the first time in 87 years, the BCCI on Saturday decided that it won't be conducting country's premier first-class domestic tournament Ranji Trophy. In an attempt to meet the wishes of majority of state units, the cricket body decided to conduct the Vijay Hazare Trophy. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/no-ranji-trophy-for-first-time-in-87-years-why-is-it-cancelled-and-what-about-other-domestic-tournaments-2338760.html

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The government is planning to introduce a law which will seek to prohibit the private cryptocurrencies in India and create a facilitative framework for an official digital currency issued by the Reserve Bank of India. The legislative is listed for debate in the ongoing parliamentary session. Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

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India last conceded a series at home in 2012-13 and it came against Alaistar Cook-led England unit. Only a handful of players will feature from that squad but one man who can dictate the proceedings of the upcoming series can be English skipper Joe Root. The current English Test skipper, who made his debut in the same 2012-13 series, will enter the contest on the back of a mighty double century and a hundred.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-joe-roots-brilliant-game-against-spin-a-threat-for-india-feels-jos-buttler-2338726.html

The Survey recommended that if utilized well, the resultant reduction in the digital divide between rural and urban, gender, age and income groups is likely to reduce inequalities in educational outcomes. According to the Ministry of Finance, over 92 courses have started and 1.5 crore students are enrolled under Swayam MOOCs which are online courses relating to NIOS.    Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

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India skipper Virat Kohli and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson have retained their fourth and first spot in the latest rankings while England all-rounder Ben Stokes who was rested for Sri Lanka Tests has moved down two places to tenth position in the batting rankings. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/icc-test-rankings-cheteshwar-pujara-climbs-to-6th-spot-ajinkya-rahane-moves-to-8th-place-2338669.html

Apart from smartphones, it would work with smartwatches, bracelets, and other wearables in the near future. Motorola also claims to be making its proprietary wireless charging technology that could charge smartphones over a distance of up to one metre. Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

After the rise, it became a meme fest on the internet and the memes surged almost as much as the price of the cryptocurrency did. One user said, "Me dreaming of my #dogecoin hitting $1 while I sleep tonight." Another wrote, "Buy #dogecoin and achieve financial independence by the end of the day." Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

The Amazon Pay Balance can be further used for paying utility bill payment or any product from the app. Also, users can also use this balance to recharge their mobile and pay electricity bills. Amazon will announce the winner at the end of the month. Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

TN had lost the summit clash by just one run to Karnataka, last year. Rajasthan's decision to bat first at the Sardar Patel stadium seem to be working well but Tamil Nadu restricted them to a sub-par 154 for nine despite skipper Ashok Menaria's 51 off 32 balls.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/syed-mushtaq-ali-t20-trophy-tamil-nadu-storm-into-final-ride-on-arun-karthiks-89-2338501.html

Not only Kohli, Mayank Agarwal too is toiling hard in his hotel room to get into the groove. The right-handed batsman on Friday shared photos on his Instagram stories in which he is seen working out ahead of the series. The first Test of the four-match series will begin at the MA Chidambaram Stadium from February 5. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-vs-england-2021-watch-skipper-virat-kohli-sweats-it-out-inside-hotel-room-ahead-of-1st-test-2338497.html

It is also offering exclusive discounts for ICICI credit and debit cards with an instant discount of 10 percent. There are options of exchanging the old phone with the new phones with some discounts of course. Some of the smartphones that have seen some good deals on the last day during the sale include iPhone SE, Poco M2 Pro, Moto G 5G, and  Apple iPhone 11. Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Pakistan’s other dangerman, leg-spinner Yasir Shah, claimed four for 79 meaning the visitors had lost their last nine wickets for just 70. That left the home side needing just 88 for victory, Azhar Ali and Babar Azam lead their side to a comfortable win. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/pakistan-vs-south-africa-1st-test-nauman-ali-spins-babar-azams-side-to-comprehensive-win-2338493.html

Bopanna is appreciative of the reasons behind the strict local COVID-19 regulations and grateful for the daily contact from Tennis Australia and the Victorian health authorities. Bopanna will also have to look for a new men's doubles partner, however, after Joao Sousa was unable to travel to Australia on time after testing COVID-19 positive. source https://zeenews.india.com/tennis/australian-open-rohan-bopanna-awaits-covid-19-quarantine-freedom-new-doubles-partner-2338486.html

This edition of the Royal Rumble will feature 30 men and 30 women competing once again this year in the traditional WWE RR format.The over-the-top-rope matches are almost guaranteed to deliver surprises, but there will also be a full card of action filling out the rest of the event, which include some potentially huge championship duels.   source https://zeenews.india.com/wrestling/wwe-royal-rumble-2021-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-timing-in-india-2338482.html

The 2021 iPhone lineup will look similar to the 2020 iPhone lineup, with four devices in sizes that include 5.4-inches, 6.1-inches, and 6.7-inches, with two of the iPhones being higher-end "Pro" models and two positioned as lower-cost, more affordable devices. Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Moeen Ali, Jack Leach and Dom Bess will be part of England’s spin attack which Archer says is capable enough to match the threat of India spinners comprising the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar. The two teams will square off in a four-match Test series starting February 5 in Chennai.   source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-vs-england-if-pitches-in-tests-turn-matches-wont-be-one-sided-says-jofra-archer-2338475.html

As per the research from ExpressVPN,  messenger apps are a significant carrier of location trackers, present in 42 messenger apps with at least 187 million downloads. These include apps masquerading as popular services such as Telegram, Facebook Messenger, and WeChat. Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

In an exclusive interview with Zee News English, Shah gives insights into what it is like for the cricketers to stay in bio-bubble and his views on how the India-England Test series will pan out. Shah believes that 'inactiveness' of cricketers might be the reasons behind number of injuries. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-vs-england-james-anderson-and-stuart-broads-match-up-against-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-and-shubman-gill-will-hold-key-to-success-says-owais-shah-2338463.html

The Qalandars boast of an explosive line-up with players like Tom Banton and Ben Dunk, who will get their first taste of T10 action this year with this fixture. The contest will be followed by two more encounters - Maratha Arabians vs Delhi Bulls and Deccan Gladiators vs Team Abu Dhabi.      source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/abu-dhabi-t10-league-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-pune-devils-vs-qalandars-2338432.html

TN won all their five group matches to storm into the quarter-finals where they defeated Himachal Pradesh by five wickets. Rajasthan also topped their group but with four wins from five matches. They faced Bihar in the quarters.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/syed-mushtaq-ali-t20-trophy-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-1st-semi-final-between-tamil-nadu-and-rajasthan-2338419.html

Citing reports in Italy, Goal.com said Ronaldo took Rodriguez from the Piedmont region to Valle d'Aosta on Tuesday for an overnight stay in a resort hotel before returning to Turin the next day. If found guilty of breaking coronavirus rules, Ronaldo and Rodriguez could both face a fine.   source https://zeenews.india.com/football/cristiano-ronaldo-under-investigation-for-breaching-covid-19-rules-with-girlfriend-georgina-rodriguez-2338404.html

Chasing a target of 105, Pune lost opener Tom Cohler-Cadmore for 12 when he was clean bowled by Ravi Rampaul. Opener Keenar Lewis and Chadwick Walton added 27 more runs when UAE medium-pacer Zahoor Khan had Walton caught at deep point by Azam Khan for 18.   source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/abu-dhabi-t10-kennar-lewis-slams-fifty-in-pune-devils-win-over-deccan-gladiators-2338401.html

England captain Joe Root was in sublime form hitting two big hundreds during the Sri Lanka tour where clean swept a two-match Test series. Panesar reckons Root’s form with the bat will again play a crucial role. The first two Tests will be played at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium.   source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-vs-england-2021-how-joe-root-s-team-tackle-ravichandran-ashwin-will-decide-result-of-series-says-monty-panesar-2338396.html

The BCCI has also allowed the Indian cricketers to stay with their families during the hard quarantine period. The likes of India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane, opening Rohit Sharma and allrounder Hardik Pandya have brought their families to Chennai and been sharing posts on social media.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-vs-england-2021-india-cricketers-clear-first-covid-19-test-in-chennai-families-also-in-quarantine-2338392.html

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Cricket's shortest format Abu Dhabi T10 League will get underway on Thursday with defending champions Maratha Arabians locking horns with Northern Warriors in the season opener at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The contest will be followed by two more encounters - Pune Devils vs Deccan Gladiators, and Delhi Bulls vs Bangla Tigers.    source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/abu-dhabi-t10-league-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-maratha-arabians-vs-northern-warriors-2338284.html

Pakistan recovered from a precarious 33-4 on day one to post a commendable total on the back of Fawad Alam's patient century and useful contributions from lower order. Kagiso Rabada's 200th Test wicket was the highlight for South Africa after Pakistan resumed on day three at 308-8 as Shah added runs at a brisk pace. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/pakistan-vs-south-africa-sa-concede-121-run-lead-after-fawad-alam-ton-2338280.html

Quite a few franchises faced difficulties in terms of fielding an ideal XI in UAE as the conditions at the venues in the Middle-Eastern countries differed from their designated home venues. The BCCI is still open to organising the league in UAE again, having had all logistics in place, though the preference remains India.   source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-2021-uae-kept-as-backup-venue-bcci-to-decide-after-player-auction-on-february-18-2338277.html

Samsung`s Galaxy M portfolio proved to be their lucky charm as it helped them achieve good numbers in the third quarter last year. Designed for young millennial and Gen Z consumers, the `M` series was launched in Q1 2019, and instantly became a hit in the country. Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

After playing a match-saving 97 in the third Test in Sydney, Rishabh Pant went on to play a match-winning 89* in the following encounter at the Gabba. His heroics saw India end Australia's 32-year-old legacy and become the first side to win a Test match at the Gabba.   source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/rishabh-pant-requests-fans-to-help-him-find-a-new-home-2338276.html

Some players complained bitterly after being forced into hard lockdown because passengers on their charter flights to Melbourne tested positive for COVID-19, and a letter from top-ranked Novak Djokovic to tournament officials offering his suggested rule changes sparked public backlash. source https://zeenews.india.com/tennis/australian-open-with-quarantine-almost-over-tennis-set-to-start-again-2338270.html

Earlier on Wednesday, the BCCI President was rushed to Apollo Hospital in Kolkata after complaints of chest pain. An official statement was released by the Apollo Hospital, which stated that the former cricketer visited the hospital for a checkup of his cardiac condition.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-to-get-additional-stent-today-2338268.html

India opener Shikhar Dhawan recently paid a visit to Varanasi. During his visit, the cricketer was spotted enjoying a boat ride and during the process, he also snapped himself feeding the birds. Dhawan shared the pictures of the same on his Instagram handle.     source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/chargesheet-lodged-against-shikhar-dhawan-in-varanasi-court-for-flouting-bird-flu-guidelines-2338264.html

In the survey, done by the Professional Cricketers' Association, 45 per cent of more than 600 respondents claimed that racism had come from a fellow player, 10 per cent said it was from a coach, and around 30 per cent had experienced it on social media or from fans.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/this-country-has-widespread-racism-in-cricket-players-to-attend-anti-racism-course-2338241.html

Facebook Inc`s CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said that the company would no longer recommend civic and political groups to users of the platform. The social media company said in October that it was temporarily halting recommendations of political groups for US users in the run-up to the presidential election. On Wednesday Facebook said it would be making this permanent and would expand the policy globally. Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

TCS has further consolidated its position among the top 3 most valuable brands in the IT services sector, according to Brand Finance, the world's leading brand valuation firm. According to the Brand Finance ‘IT Services 25 2021' report, TCS grew in a challenging year when the brand value of IT services companies collectively dropped by 3 per cent. Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Twitter API was first introduced in 2006 and since then, academic researchers have used data from the public conversation to study topics as diverse as the conversation on Twitter itself. These include state-backed efforts to disrupt the public conversation to floods and climate change, from attitudes and perceptions about COVID-19 to efforts to promote healthy conversation online. Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romelo Lukaku, who played together at Manchester United, exchanged words at the end of the first half before the pair had to be restrained as the players left the pitch for the interval. The referee cautioned the duo before giving Ibrahimovic another yellow card and a red after the restart for a foul on Aleksandar Kolarov.   source https://zeenews.india.com/football/there-is-no-place-for-racism-in-zlatans-world-ibrahimovic-on-his-spat-with-lukaku-2338234.html

The owners have to take a test 72 hours before the auction day (February 18) and one on arrival at the venue -- Grand Chola hote in Chennai. A maximum of 13 members will be allowed to represent each franchise at the auction. The mail has also informed the teams that the trading window closes on February 11 and will reopen after February 18.     source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-2021-player-auctions-only-13-franchise-officials-permitted-2-rt-pcr-negative-tests-needed-2338229.html

Kean Bryan handed Sheffield United a lead in the 23rd minute as he headed in his first Premier League goal from John Fleck's corner. Sheffield United maintained their lead through to the first half. Harry Maguire equalised for Manchester United in the 64th minute, heading in Alex Telles's corner. source https://zeenews.india.com/football/english-premier-league-bottom-placed-sheffield-united-stun-manchester-united-2338226.html

The Argentine, who became Barca's record appearance maker in the competition with 76 Copa matches, was the architect of the second goal 10 minutes later, releasing Jordi Alba down the left wing with a sumptuous pass and De Jong finished off the defender`s cross to send the Catalans into the last eight.   source https://zeenews.india.com/football/messi-leads-barcelona-to-copa-quarterfinals-with-win-over-rayo-2338222.html

Rahane's calm demeanour helped the team move on from the Adelaide disaster when the side was bowled out for 36 in the second innings. Rahane led India to historic 2-1 series-win in Australia after Kohli went on a paternity leave.   source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-vs-england-rahane-doesnt-get-angry-but-virat-kohlis-energy-mistaken-for-anger-says-arun-2338209.html

On Wednesday (January 27), the Sunrisers Hyderabad shared a glimpse of the wedding and wished their star cricketer all the very best for his new journey. Shankar, who made his debut for India in 2018 in T20Is, was a part of the 2019 World Cup squad.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-all-rounder-vijay-shankar-marries-vaishali-visweswaran-sunrisers-hyderabad-send-wishes-2338207.html

The India cricket team is scheduled to tour England in August and September to play five Test matches, beginning with the opening game at Nottingham on August 4. The second (August 12-16) and fourth Tests (September 2-6) will be held in London, while the third (August 25-29) and fifth (September 10-14) Tests are scheduled in Leeds and Manchester.   source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-vs-england-team-india-to-clash-with-own-a-team-in-england-for-practice-2338203.html

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With the semi-final spot up for grabs, Haryana skipper Mohit Sharma handed the responsibility to defend 18 runs to seamer Sumit Kumar. However, what followed next was a complete turnaround as Baroda batsman Vishnu Solanki smashed a maximum of the final delivery and helped his side complete an epic win.   source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/syed-mushtaq-ali-vishnu-solanki-sends-baroda-into-semis-with-epic-helicopter-shot-2338128.html

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Pakistan limited-over skipper Babar Azam holds the number three spot in the batsmen's list and currently has 837 points under his name. The fourth and fifth position are filled by New Zealand's Ross Taylor and Australia captain Aaron Finch respectively.       source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-retain-top-two-spots-in-latest-icc-odi-rankings-2338109.html

This is the second time in this month that the BCCI president has been admitted to a hospital. Earlier this month, Sourav Ganguly was admitted in Kolkata's Woodlands Hospital after he was diagnosed with three blocked coronary arteries.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/get-well-soon-dada-sports-fraternity-wish-sourav-ganguly-a-speedy-recovery-2338078.html

To bring more users to the platform, Signal has reportedly introduced new features that are almost similar to the controversial messaging platform WhatsApp. This comes at a time when WhatsApp seems to be embroiled in a controversy over its new privacy rules. Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

A week after a demoralising defeat at the Toyota Thailand Open quarterfinals, P V Sindhu produced a much improved performance but still lost to Tzu Ying 21-19 12-21 17-21 in a 59-minute match. It was Sindhu's 16th defeat to Tzu Ying in 21 meetings.   source https://zeenews.india.com/badminton/p-v-sindhu-loses-to-tai-tzu-ying-in-world-tour-finals-opener-2338071.html

This is the second time this month that the BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was admitted in the hospital. Earlier this month, the former cricketer was admitted in Kolkata's Woodlands Hospital after he was diagnosed with three blocked coronary arteries.   source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-admitted-in-apollo-hospital-after-chest-pain-complaints-2338058.html

At the mini-auction, most franchises have retained their core and will now try and fill up the gaps keeping the future in mind. Some big names would be up for grabs at the auction that will take place in Chennai on February 18 after the second Test against England.   source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/ipl-2021-mini-auction-to-take-place-on-february-18-here-s-the-full-list-of-players-up-for-grabs-2338053.html

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England all-rounder Ben Stokes, Rory Burns, and Jofra Archer had earlier arrived in Chennai on Monday and the trio are already undergoing the quarantine period. Stokes arrived in India with the other members of the squad who were not a part of the Sri Lanka series.  source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/joe-root-others-land-in-chennai-for-upcoming-test-series-against-india-2338048.html

Thomas Tuchel moves to Stamford Bridge following a two-and-a-half year spell with French champions PSG, which came to an end last month. He will be the first German to manage Chelsea and arrives having guided PSG to four major honours and the Champions League final during his time in the French capital.   source https://zeenews.india.com/football/chelsea-appoint-thomas-tuchel-as-new-head-coach-2338017.html

After playing a match-saving 97 in the third Test in Sydney, Rishabh Pant went on to play a match-winning 89* in the following encounter at the Gabba. His heroics saw India end Australia's 32-year-old legacy and become the first side to win a Test match at the Gabba.   source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/rishabh-pant-spends-time-with-ms-dhoni-sakshi-ahead-of-england-tests-2338012.html

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar unveiled the game with an animated trailer. The game has been developed by Bangalore based studio nCore Games, with a concept by Akshay himself. The much-anticipated FAU-G game is finally available on the Google Play Store, however, there is no update on whether the iOS users will be able to download the game or not.  Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Two of the bugs were found in WebKit, the browser engine that powers the Safari browser, and the Kernel, the core of the operating system. Apple said additional details would be available soon on the three bugs so the iPhone and iPad users should update to iOS 14.4 as soon as possible. Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

On the earnings call with analysts late on Tuesday, Nadella said that Xbox Live has more than a 100 million monthly active users while Game Pass now has 18 million subscribers.The Microsoft CEO said that they are transforming how games are distributed played and viewed "bringing cloud gaming and game pass to iOS devices and Windows PCs over the next few months".   Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

The incident was first brought to light by Mohammed Siraj during the Sydney Test, when team leader Ajinkya Rahane along with other senior players reported to the umpire about racial remarks being passed at him and his bowling partner Jasprit Bumrah.   source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/cricket-australia-confirms-team-india-were-subjected-to-racial-abuse-2337997.html

Matthew Wade, who scored 173 runs at an average of 21.62 in four Tests against India, will instead head to New Zealand with Australia`s Twenty20 squad for a five-match series starting on February 22 in Christchurch. Wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey has been included in the bumper 19-man squad along with another uncapped player in Queensland paceman Mark Steketee.    source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/matthew-wade-dumped-from-australias-test-squad-for-south-africa-tour-2337993.html

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BookBaggage already offers baggage delivery services for airline passengers and has now extended it to Railways passengers, the company said in a statement. The maximum luggage that can be taken at one time is 35 Kg (based on the guidelines by WHO), heavier luggage can be handled at extra cost.  Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

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Skipper Joe Root had a fantastic outing with the bat as he completed a double century in the first encounter and followed it up with another fine century at Galle, the venue for the second Test. The calm and composed English batsman was on top of his game both with the bat and in the field. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/come-on-chandi-throw-your-wicket-away-joe-root-sledges-dinesh-chandimal-the-lankan-obliges-2337880.html

In the first innings, he put on a century-stand with Shardul Thakur for the seventh wicket to bail India out of trouble. He struck 62 off 144 from No. 7 after having taken three wickets including that of Steven Smith. In the second innings, his cameo (22 off 29) ensured India chased down the target of 328. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-vs-england-it-ll-be-a-blessing-to-open-batting-for-india-says-washington-sundar-2337872.html

Zoho, a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform boasts of 60 million users worldwide and 50 integrated online applications that support multiple business operations such as sales and marketing, finance, email and collaboration, information technology and help desk, human resources, and custom solutions like app creator and analytics. Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

Hussain warned England to be ready for a tough one in the four-Test series against India, starting February 5 in Chennai. Insisting that England will head into the India assignment with plenty of confidence after the 2-0 series sweep of Sri Lanka, Hussain urged the visitors to field their best eleven in the first Test. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-vs-england-virat-kohli-has-made-india-a-tough-side-says-nasser-hussain-2337864.html

World champion and Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu, who had won the prestigious title in 2018, has been clubbed in Group 'B' alongside top-ranked Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei and home favourites Ratchanok Intanon and Pornpawee Chochuwong. source https://zeenews.india.com/badminton/pv-sindhu-kidambi-srikanth-looks-to-turn-the-tide-at-bwf-world-tour-finals-2337860.html

Jayawardene though believes that England are ‘well-prepared’ for the India series, especially when they will have services of star all-rounder Ben Stokes and impressive paceman Jofra Archer. Both Stokes and Archer were rested for the Sri Lanka series. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-vs-england-getting-ben-stokes-back-in-india-will-be-massive-advantage-says-jayawardene-2337861.html

The launch of the game comes in the aftermath of the government’s crackdown on apps and games of Chinese origin. In total, the government has banned 220 Chinese apps last year and reportedly, it is planning to ban on to impose a permanent ban on 59 Chinese apps. Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

FAU-G action game is all set to launch in India today, January 26. Before the game is released, let’s take a quick look at what is FAU-G, how to download FAU-G, devices that will support FAU-G, and how to pre-register the FAU-G game, and all other details right here.   Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

The 80-year-old England batting great observed that Root has worked on his batting during the COVID-enforced break but said the right-hander will face his biggest test on Australia soil. Boycott, however, doesn't want people to compare Root with stars of bygone eras, saying he should be judged only with his contemporaries. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-vs-england-joe-root-has-potential-to-surpass-sachin-tendulkar-s-test-record-says-boycott-2337808.html

Batting maestero Sachin Tendulkar wished the citizens a happy Republic Day and wrote: "May the timeless principles on which our great nation stands be our ever guiding light." Meanwhile, Tendulkar's former teammate Virender Sehwag made a special request to the citizens and asked them not to throw the Indian flag after celebrating.  source https://zeenews.india.com/other-sports/republic-day-from-virender-sehwag-to-bajrang-punia-sportspersons-extend-their-wishes-2337799.html

Since the IPL final is also expected to be played around the same dates, it could have complicated the quarantine schedule of the participating players.  The IPL schedule has not been finalised as yet but it is expected to conclude towards the end the May. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/world-test-championship-final-to-take-place-on-this-date-find-what-india-need-to-do-here-2337784.html

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has reportedly issued fresh notices to make permanent a ban imposed on video app TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps in June. Zee News tried reaching the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for a comment but they were unavailable outside regular working hours. TikTok also did not respond to a request for comment either.  Via Zee News :Technology News https://ift.tt/1RFfcdl

At the mini-auction, most franchises have retained their core and will now try and fill up the gaps keeping the future in mind. Some big names would be up for grabs at the auction that will in all likelihood take place in Chennai on February 18 after the second Test against England. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-2021-here-s-the-full-list-of-players-up-for-grabs-in-mini-auction-2337767.html

Pujara was recently seen in action in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The batsman’s grit and determination was there for everyone to see in the final Test as he stood tall even after receiving numerous body blows. Often criticised for his defensive approach, Pujara batted like a warrior in the fourth Test against Australia last week. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-vs-england-r-ashwin-ready-to-shave-half-his-moustache-if-pujara-does-this-2337759.html

Root, who led from the front with match-winning knocks of 228 and 186 in the first and second Tests in Sri Lanka respectively, said they are eagerly looking forward to the series against India. The England squad will be required to serve a quarantine period upon their arrival in Chennai before hitting the ground. source https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-vs-england-we-need-to-be-on-top-of-our-game-to-beat-india-says-joe-root-2337757.html

Mouma, who won the Arjuna Award in 2013, became only the second table tennis player after Achanta Sharath Kamal to win the Padma Shri. Sharath won the recognition in 2019. Sudha, who was awarded the Arjuna in 2012, is the second-most renowned athlete to bag the recognition. She is an Indian Olympic athlete in the 3000 metres steeplechase event. source https://zeenews.india.com/other-sports/republic-day-2021-paddler-mouma-das-six-other-sportspersons-awarded-padma-shri-2337755.html

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