'I think we need to stand up and take notice of what Ashwin has done. In Tests, he is a modern-day legend.' SCORECARD IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin and skipper Virat Kohli enjoy a light moment during the third Test against England, at the Narendra Modi stadium, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday. Photograph: BCCI Ravichandran Ashwin became only the fourth Indian, and sixth spinner in the world, to take 400 Test wickets, a feat nothing short of "fairytale" for the seasoned pro, who was called a "modern-day legend" by skipper Virat Kohli. Ashwin reached the landmark in the day-night third Test against England in Ahmedabad when he dismissed Jofra Archer in England's second innings. He ended the match with seven scalps, which took his overall tally to 401. The 34-year-old off-spinner, playing in his 77th Test, is the 16th bowler to take 400 Test wickets. "It feels amazing actually ( to reach 400 Test wickets ). The entire stadium stood up and clapped for me. ... » Learn More about Kohli hails ‘modern-day legend’ Ashwin after ‘fairytale’ feat
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Fuel price on record high, ways to optimize savings
petrol prices which have touched a record high . The stress on petrol has been high lately as prices in certain parts of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have breached the Rs 100-mark. The fuel prices are determined by various factors like taxes, import duty and dealer commission. For example, a litre of petrol in Mumbai will cost you Rs 97.34 (as on February 26) while diesel is not far behind with Rs 88.44 for a litre (as on February 26), but we are here to tell you few genuine methods to optimize your purse in these challenging times. 1. Timely servicing: This should be your first and foremost response in a situation where the fuel prices turn unpredictable. If you haven’t serviced your vehicle recently, then immediately take a trip to your authorized service centre and try to get your vehicle tuned to offer optimum fuel efficiency . The only challenge you will face here is that you won’t be the only one lining up outside the garage at least at this point in time. ... » Learn More about Fuel price on record high, ways to optimize savings
Check out the Tests that ended on Day 2
The last time India won a Test inside two days was in 2018, beating Afghanistan in Bengaluru. SCORECARD IMAGE: India openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill celebrate victory over England on Thursday, Day 2 of the third Test, at the Narendra Modi stadium, in Ahmedabad. Photograph: BCCI India registered only their second Test victory inside two days, overhauling a meagre target of 49 against England in the day-night third match of the series to take an unassailable 2-1 lead, at the Narendra Modi stadium, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday. The last time India won a Test inside two days was in 2018, beating Afghanistan in Bengaluru. England's previous Test loss inside two days was way back in 1921 against Australia. There was no end to England's batting woes against the spin duo of Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin as the side folded for 81 in its second innings. This was the team's lowest Test total against India. Openers Rohit Sharma (25) and Shubman Gill ... » Learn More about Check out the Tests that ended on Day 2
Agree, many don’t trust us, Twitter CEO Dorsey, a day after govt issued regulations
For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now 'Are poll dates announced as per suggestions of PM Modi, Shah?': Mamata questions 8-phase elections View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts #Guidelines New COVID-19 strain: Full list of fresh guidelines for travellers #Guidelines Maharashtra government issues guidelines for foreign tours of bureaucrats #Guidelines Full list of MHA’s latest COVID-19 guidelines #Guidelines New Year Eve: Read this before you think of partying in Mumbai this year #Guidelines Karnataka New Year celebrations: Guidelines to be issued today #Guidelines Karnataka govt to issue guidelines to curb New Year eve revelry in Bengaluru soon Just In 28 min ago PM Modi to virtually inaugurate India Toy Fair 2021 today 59 min ago UP govt orders rapid antigen tests for Air Passengers from Maharashtra, Kerala 1 hr ... » Learn More about Agree, many don’t trust us, Twitter CEO Dorsey, a day after govt issued regulations
As COVID-19 vaccine drive starts, here’s full list of documents needed for registration
As India on Saturday launched the world's largest vaccination drive against the coronavirus pandemic, we bring you the full list of documents needed for registration. The COVID-19 vaccination drive showed the light at the end of a 10-month tunnel that upended millions of lives and livelihoods. READ | World's largest COVID-19 vaccine drive celebrates Make in India at unparalleled scale: PM Modi; top points According to the government, the shots will be offered first to an estimated one crore healthcare workers , and around two crore frontline workers , and then to persons above 50 years of age, followed by persons younger than 50 years of age with associated comorbidities . READ | | India fought most successful war against coronavirus in world under PM Modi's leadership: Amit Shah A person can produce any of these identity cards with photo at the time of registration--Aadhar Card, ... » Learn More about As COVID-19 vaccine drive starts, here’s full list of documents needed for registration
Vote! Who will win the 3rd Test?
In reply to England's 112, India ended the first day of the pink ball Test at 99/3. IMAGE: Axar Patel's 6/38 sent England crashing to 112 all out in the first innings at the Narendra Modi cricket stadium in Ahmedabad on the first day of the day-night third Test. Photograph: BCCI Can the legendary James Anderson and Stuart Broad bowling together in what will clearly be their last Test in India stun the Indians on Thursday afternoon? Will left-arm spinner Jack Leach, who got the prize wickets of Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli, do an Axar Patel when play resumes at the N M stadium? Who will win the Ahmedabad day-night Test? Time for you guys to vote! England's Tour of India 2021 ... » Learn More about Vote! Who will win the 3rd Test?
Malleswaram Mirror Special: Around Town: Run girl, run
In the run up to the Women’s Day celebrations , Rotary Dist 3190 in association with Sky Rockers is holding the Choose To Challenge women’s marathon/walkathon (3K, 5K, 10K) at Orion Mall Lakeside. Lace up and show up (registration link below) for what promises to be a fun event. Also on the agenda is Zumba , meditation and a fitness talk. At the end of it, you will get a Tshirt , breakfast, and a Finisher medal. Register at: http:/forms.gle/U9xL8ber8VvvjBjm8 Fees: Rs 500. Date: February 28, 2021, Time: 6.00 am Assembly: 5.30 am Parking available ... » Learn More about Malleswaram Mirror Special: Around Town: Run girl, run
Manali-Jispa: The magic of Nature
'As the night wore on, we could hear insects, see fireflies and slowly, the stars took over the naked sky.' Rediff.com 's Divya Nair takes you on her ride from touristy Manali to less inhabited Jispa -- via Rohtang La (13,050 feet). PART 1: 12 days, 5 states, 1,800 km: A dream journey begins PART 2: Delhi to Manali: 17 hrs of driving, funny signs and a risky tunnel Day 3: Manali to Jispa: 138 km IMAGE: The view from the Citrus Resorts, Manali, where we stayed. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pawan Sharma I woke up leisurely by 7 am, dressed up and stepped out of the hotel room to soak in the morning view. The property was nestled in an abundance of nature -- colourful flowers, green valleys and a view of the Beas -- enough sights to liven up your morning. On the radio, it was announced that the media car would be positioned in the middle of the convoy (after Adventure 11), which meant that we'd be driving behind Adventure 9. It also meant that we could ... » Learn More about Manali-Jispa: The magic of Nature
How to build a gaming PC step-by-step
The passion for gaming and its trends in India has evolved tremendously. Whether it is gaming on phone, gaming on PC, or gaming on consoles like Play station or Xbox, all of it has seen a spike in popularity. The reason could be anything from high-resolution gameplay to interesting or aggressive stories. Not only for time pass, but some people have made gaming as their profession and are earning a good amount of money from streaming the games online and uploading the gameplays. CPU Cabinet Cooler Master MasterBox K501L RGB Motherboard GIGABYTE-B450-AORUS-Motherboard-Digital Processor AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Desktop Processor Graphic Cards ASUS Cerberus GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Storage Device Crucial BX500 240GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-inch SSD Ram Crucial RAM 8GB DDR4 Gaming Keyboard And Mouse Cosmic Byte Dark Matter Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo Monitors Acer Nitro 23.8 inch Full HD 1920 x 1080-0.5 MS Response Time ... » Learn More about How to build a gaming PC step-by-step
Delhi to Manali: 17 hrs of driving, funny signs and a risky tunnel
'As the convoy crawled towards Manali, the night got darker with no street lights to guide us. The road ahead too got narrower and rocky.' Rediff.com 's Divya Nair takes a 17-hour drive from Delhi to Manali. PART 1: 12 days, 5 states, 1,800 km: A dream journey begins Day 2: Delhi to Manali: 556 kilometres IMAGE: The convoy drove through the Grand Trunk Road, one of Asia's oldest and longest roads. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mahindra Adventure W hen I set forth on this trip, some friends envied me, thinking I was going on a paid holiday. Well, this feature will put all those envious thoughts to rest. The telephone rang 10 minutes before my alarm did. I checked the time: 3 am. On any night, this would be my peak hour of sleep. Even a bulldozer or a stubborn mosquito couldn't have woken me up. Between Soumi and me, we had 60 minutes for our morning rituals, dress up, gather our stuff, and dump it in the car. Two girls to get ready from scratch -- you do the ... » Learn More about Delhi to Manali: 17 hrs of driving, funny signs and a risky tunnel