The Akkineni family announced a happy news with Akhil Akkineni getting engaged to artist Zainab Ravdjee. Akhil’s father, Nagarjuna, made the statement for the family as they shared the excitement. The couple plans to get married next year, but the exact dates are yet to be decided.
Zainab is an abstract and impressionistic artist based in Mumbai, with her roots in Hyderabad. She is the daughter of industrialist Zulfi Ravdjee. She has found a niche in the art world and has been able to showcase her talent through exhibitions like Reflections. Her engagement to Akhil has brought attention to her creative pursuits and the rich legacy of the Akkineni family.
Bangladesh women’s cricket team is preparing for a three-match series against Ireland, which will be crucial for them to ensure a direct qualification for the ICC Women’s World Cup. With 13 points from 18 matches in the current championship cycle, the team requires at least five wins from their next six ODIs, including three against Ireland and three against the West Indies.
Skipper Nigar Sultana emphasized the importance of starting strong, pointing to the team’s preparation both in batting and fielding. “Fielding is an area of focus, and dropped catches cost us during the last World Cup,” she noted. Bangladesh will be playing in home conditions, which may well be a plus for it, while Ireland, led by Gaby Lewis, wants to keep its good work going after a successful summer.
Ola Electric unveiled two new commercial electric scooters- the Gig and Gig Plus, priced at a remarkably attractive price of ₹40,000. Designed for long life and cost-effectiveness, the scooters carry removable batteries and have very respectable ranges.
The entry-level Gig has a 1.5kWh battery, which has a range of 112km. The Gig Plus comes with two 1.5kWh batteries, achieving a range of 157km. In addition, the Gig Plus has a faster 1.5kW motor that can reach a top speed of 45kmph. Both models promise significantly lower running costs compared to ICE scooters, with up to 93.4% savings.
Reservations for the scooters can be made online for ₹499, with deliveries slated to begin in April 2025.
The cricket world paid heartfelt tributes to Phillip Hughes on the 10th anniversary of his untimely death. Hughes, a promising Australian cricketer, passed away at 25 after being struck on the neck by a bouncer during a domestic match in Sydney.
Former teammates David Warner and Darren Lehmann have described the potential and character of Hughes, who according to Lehmann, “could have played 120 Tests, no question.”
Cricket Australia will also mark the occasion by hosting a series of events throughout the Australia-India Test series. It will ensure that the memory of Hughes remains “forever 63 not out.”
One DHL cargo plane crashed nearby to Lithuania’s capital city, Vilnius, close to Vilnius airport, after flying from Leipzig, Germany, killing one crewman while smashing into multiple buildings as the aircraft slid to its halt.
Lithuania refused to comment on possible sabotage linked with several cargo plane incidents but acknowledged some of them. The Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas said there is not current evidence of sabotage and terror acts but investigations will go on.
Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das has been hospitalised at Apollo in Chennai as he was taken under treatment for acidity-like unease. He is stable, says a RBI spokesperson, who believes the governor will be allowed out within hours.
While his hospital stay has raised interest, officials say there isn’t anything to worry.
Olympic bronze medal winner Bajrang Punia has been banned for four years by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for refusing to give a sample in doping tests. The suspension of the wrestler, effective from March 10, bans him from competing or seeking international coaching opportunities.
Punia had been contesting the charges, but NADA’s Anti-Disciplinary Doping Panel ruled in violation of Article 10.3.1 of the Anti-Doping Rules by him, which resulted in the ban. The news is a significant blow to one of India’s most celebrated athletes.
Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, son of Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, had made headlines for choosing to take up the monastic life over his father’s $5 billion empire. At 18, Siripanyo renounced material wealth to pursue a life of simplicity as a Buddhist monk.
Ananda Krishnan, who had his telecommunication and real estate business, has immense respect for the path taken by his son. The Siripanyo story does highlight an intense commitment to spiritual values, even amidst privilege that is quite immense.
Saim Ayub’s hundred powered Pakistan to a 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the second ODI at Queens Sports Club. Chasing a modest target of 145, Pakistan sealed the win in just 18.2 overs and levelled the three-match series.
Ayub’s 113 off 53 balls demonstrated his attacking skills, and spinner Abrar Ahmed contributed with 4-33. The third ODI is the decider of the series, and then both teams will focus on a T20 series.
Christian Pulisic continued his stellar form for AC Milan, scoring the opening goal in their 3-2 victory against Slovan Bratislava in the UEFA Champions League. Assisted by Tammy Abraham, Pulisic’s 21st-minute strike set the tone for Milan’s success.
With three wins from five matches, Milan now sits in a favorable position in their group. Pulisic’s standout performances this season, including eight goals and four assists across competitions, have solidified his reputation as a key player for the Italian giants.
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