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‘Everybody loves an underdog story, don’t they?’: Sikandar Raza after Zimbabwe reach Super 8s | Cricket News


'Everybody loves an underdog story, don't they?': Sikandar Raza after Zimbabwe reach Super 8s
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Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza stressed that reaching the Super 8s was only one milestone in a much bigger journey after his side progressed to the next stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 following a rain-hit fixture against Ireland at the Pallekele International Stadium on Tuesday.The abandoned match earned both teams a point each, taking Zimbabwe to five points in Group B and ending Australia’s hopes of advancing.

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“The fact that we’ve qualified for the Super 8s hasn’t changed the ultimate goal that we set out for. Like I said, it’s just a tick in the box, but we have a lot of other goals to achieve and everybody loves an underdog story, don’t they?” Raza said.He reflected on Zimbabwe’s long qualification route, including the sub-regional stage featuring Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania.“I’ll take you back when we played the sub-regional qualifiers B, and we played the Kenya, the Rwanda, Tanzania, and all those teams. And I remember I stood up to my troops and I said, we are in this position or in this mess, as you want to call it, because of us. There’s no one else to blame. And only us that would get this mess clear and only us can get it out of it. So what are we gonna do about it? And we won the qualifiers B, regional sub-regional B, then the main qualifiers happened. We won that as well,” he said.Zimbabwe now enter a challenging Super 8 group alongside defending champions India, 2024 runners-up South Africa and two-time winners West Indies, needing a top-two finish to make the semi-finals.“Yeah, certainly so. Myself and the coach will sit down. We watched Sri Lanka in the last three games as well. We’re going to have the data on them and we try and put our best foot forward and try and win that game. That is the whole point of us being here,” Raza said of their preparation.“I think every condition we find ourselves in, if we can find a day or two to train, I think we’ll sum up the conditions really well and hopefully make those plans. One thing you can’t fight is the weather and conditions. So we try and learn those conditions if we can have two, three training days in a particular city, wherever we’re going to.”Before the Super 8s begin, Zimbabwe will take on co-hosts Sri Lanka in their final group-stage match at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday.



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After raids in France and UK probe, Ireland privacy watchdog to investigate Elon Musk’s X


After raids in France and UK probe, Ireland privacy watchdog to investigate Elon Musk’s X

The legal pressure on Elon Musk’s X, is mounting as Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched a “large-scale” investigation into the social media company, focusing on how its AI chatbot, Grok, handles sensitive user data to generate non-consensual sexual photos. The latest action against the company follows a series of high-profile raids and investigations across France and the UK, respectively. Both countries have previously warned xAI Grok to create harmful photos of real people, including children.“The DPC has been engaging with X since reports emerged of users prompting Grok to generate sexualized images of real people,” said Graham Doyle, DPC Deputy Commissioner, as per a report in The Financial Times. He added that the commission “has commenced a large-scale inquiry which will examine [X’s] compliance with some of their fundamental obligations under the GDPR in relation to the matters at hand”.The inquiry will examine if X failed its obligations to keep EU citizens’ data safe from such “potentially harmful” uses.

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Ireland joins a growing list of companies that have knocked on Musk’s door. Earlier this month, investigators raided X’s Paris offices, and French prosecutors summoned Elon Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino for “voluntary interviews” in April. Meanwhile, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) launched its own probe last week, citing “serious concerns” about Grok’s potential to produce harmful content.A separate investigation is already underway in the European Union (EU) under the Digital Services Act (DSA), which forces big tech to remove illegal and harmful material quickly.Elon Musk has historically denied any wrongdoing, often citing his commitment to absolute free speech. However, following a massive backlash in January, X announced that it implemented new “technological measures” to limit the generation of explicit images. Moreover, X dismissed the French raids as “law enforcement theatre” and “baseless,” claiming the investigations are politically motivated attacks on free speech.



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‘Won’t harm farmers’: Agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on India-US trade deal; takes ‘part-time politician’ jibe at Rahul Gandhi


'Won't harm farmers': Agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on India-US trade deal; takes 'part-time politician' jibe at Rahul Gandhi

File photo: Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Picture credit: PTI)

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said the India-US interim trade deal was finalised after careful consideration, asserting that the government has ensured that no decision harms the farming community.Speaking at a programme, the former Madhya Pradesh chief minister said, “I am speaking with full responsibility as the agriculture minister of India. In the trade agreement, we have taken complete care of the interests of Indian farmers. There will be no losses for India’s farming community,” he said, as quoted by news agency PTI.

‘Imports needed where India is not self-sufficient’

Addressing concerns around agricultural imports, Chouhan said India must import commodities where domestic production falls short.“We are not self-sufficient when it comes to pulses even today. If something that we need comes from another country, what is the objection?” he asked.He noted that India imports around 5.5 lakh metric tonnes of apples annually.“They come from countries like Turkey and Iran. If one lakh metric tonnes (of apple) come from the United States, after ensuring that it does not affect our farmers, what is the problem?” he asked.On cotton, the minister said the textile industry faces shortages when domestic output declines. “When cotton production falls short, we have to import,” he said, as per PTI.His remarks come amid political criticism of the trade agreement’s potential impact on farmers and sensitive crops.

Rahul Gandhi’s allegations rejected

Without naming him directly, Chouhan took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of making false allegations.“There is one leader who is a part-time politician and a full-time dramatist. He neither understands trade nor tradition. Those who have never seen villages and farms are making allegations every day,” he claimed.Earlier, Rahul Gandhi had raised concerns over the India-US trade pact, asking whether provisions in the interim deal could open the door to more agricultural imports in the future, including pulses and grains, and whether genetically modified (GM) products could impact Indian farmers.He had also questioned the fate of soya farmers in states such as Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan if India were to import GM soya oil from the US, and whether farmers could survive “another price shock”.

MSP, sugar and edible oil policies under UPA

Chouhan also targeted the erstwhile UPA government over its handling of agricultural policy decisions.Referring to the Swaminathan Committee recommendations, he asked why the UPA government had refused to implement the proposal to fix the minimum support price (MSP) at 50 per cent above the cost of production.“The UPA government filed an affidavit saying that it (fixing MSP) would distort the market. It was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who decided that MSP will be given at 50 per cent above production cost,” he said.Chouhan also questioned why no buffer stock was created during record sugar production in 2006-07.“When prices fell, why were farmers not protected? What kind of trade was it to import sugar at Rs 36 per kg and export it at Rs 12.50?” he asked.He further claimed that India was self-reliant in edible oils until 1993-94, but the Congress government placed them under open general licence, increasing import dependence.“Thousands of tonnes of foodgrain were lying in the warehouses. Even the Supreme Court said they should be distributed to the poor. But the UPA government said the court should not interfere,” he alleged, adding that Rahul Gandhi should respond to these questions.

NDA’s welfare measures and focus on technology

Chouhan said the NDA government is providing free foodgrain to 80 crore poor people across the country.“Farmers are ‘annadatas’. The government is working to promote the interests of farmers and empower them with technology.“We must move towards natural farming. We must link agriculture with animal husbandry and other activities so that farmers’ incomes increase,” he said.“Our effort is to reduce and eliminate the difficulties faced by the farmers. Their welfare is the top priority for the NDA,” Chouhan added, as per PTI.

Bharat-VISTAAR platform launched

On the occasion, the agriculture minister launched an artificial intelligence-based digital platform, Bharat-VISTAAR, aimed at providing end-to-end support to farmers.Describing it as the beginning of a digital revolution in agriculture, Chouhan said the multi-layered platform would provide real-time, integrated information and services.Through Bharat-VISTAAR, farmers will receive AI-based, timely advice on cultivation through a unified digital interface, enhancing transparency and self-reliance, he said.Initially rolled out in Hindi and English, the platform will be expanded to other Indian languages. It will provide mandi prices, farming practices, details of central welfare schemes, crop-specific scientific advice, weather forecasts, agricultural loans, scheme eligibility and application processes on a single platform.Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma said the initiative would boost farmers’ prosperity by delivering information directly to their phones.Earlier, Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal accused Rahul Gandhi of “fearmongering” and attempting to mislead farmers and exporters.As the debate continues, the government has maintained that the interim pact balances trade expansion with protection of domestic agricultural interests.



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SIT Pune students secure career opportunities with leading companies in 2025 placement drive


SIT Pune students secure career opportunities with leading companies in 2025 placement drive

Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Pune, a constituent institute of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), reported steady placement outcomes for students in the current academic cycle.. Backed by its NAAC A++ accredited university status and a NIRF 2025 Engineering Rank of 46, SIT Pune has attracted participation from over 215 recruiters spanning technology, engineering, consulting, automotive, manufacturing, and emerging digital sectors.Students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes received offers from leading global and Indian organisations, with the highest package touching ₹27 LPA reflecting the institute’s emphasis on industry-aligned learning and employability-driven outcomes. The placement season witnessed strong representation from marquee recruiters such as Juspay, Microsoft, Nvidia, Deloitte, Palo Alto Networks, Nomura, Nutanix, Autodesk, Mercedes, Booking Holdings, Dassault, UKG, Workday, Seagate, Bharat Forge, Michelin India, Baker Hughes, ISUZU, and AP Moller, among others.Postgraduate M.Tech programmes also reported positive placement outcomes, with students securing roles in specialised and advanced technology areas. These results reflect SIT Pune’s continued emphasis on research exposure, technical depth, and industry relevance across academic levels.In addition to strong overall placement outcomes, SIT Pune reported encouraging specialisation-wise performance across engineering disciplines. The placement outcomes also highlight students being offered the highest internship stipend of ₹85,000 per month.SIT Pune’s Training and Placement Cell ensures placement readiness through sustained industry engagement, reflected in over 215 recruiters in 2024-25, consistent 88 % placements, and strong outcomes across successive academic years, with current batches continuing through an active placement process.SIT Pune’s placement success is supported by a strong academic and experiential ecosystem that includes industry-supported laboratories, innovation and incubation facilities, live projects, hackathons, and multidisciplinary learning opportunities across the larger Symbiosis campus. Dedicated career mentoring, skill enhancement programmes, and continuous industry engagement further prepare students for diverse career pathways in India and globally.As a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), SIT Pune focuses on engineering education that combines academic training with industry exposure, aimed at preparing graduates for professional roles. The Institute also organised the SIT Pune–InterAct Industry Conclave on Friday 30th January 2026, bringing together senior policymakers, industry leaders, academicians, and technology experts to deliberate on the adoption of Accessible Industrial Digital Technologies (IDTs) and to strengthen UK–India collaboration in digital manufacturing and innovation. The conclave was held under the Made Smarter Innovation – InterAct Programme, led by Loughborough University, UK, and focused on developing scalable ‘pop-up’ demonstrator models to support cross-border technology exchange, particularly benefiting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The event was graced by Prof. Janet Godsell, Dean of Loughborough Business School and InterAct Co-Director, who led the roundtable and workshop sessions and Dr. Ketan Kotecha, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Symbiosis International University and Director, SIT Pune. A major highlight of the conclave was the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony, reinforcing SIT Pune’s commitment to strengthening industry–academia partnerships. MoUs were signed with leading organisations including:

  • Posiview, a company specialising in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital solutions, offering students exposure to data-driven decision-making and real-world problem solving
  • EDUNET Foundation, which works in education and emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and digital skills, supporting student training, certifications, and faculty development
  • H2E, engaged in technology-enabled professional services in hybrid power solution within the green energy ecosystem
  • Orangewood, a robotics and automation company, enabling hands-on exposure to advanced industrial robotics and automation technologies

In addition, SIT Pune announced MoUs with four other organisations underway including DRONA Cyber Solutions (cybersecurity and digital forensics), Tarana (creator of next- generation fixed wireless access), Coppercloud (industry 4.0 and IIOT solutions) and extending MoU with Glass Academy, a professional training organisation focused on industry-oriented skill development.The conclave witnessed participation from senior leaders across automotive, manufacturing, technology, policy, and consulting sectors, including representatives from Tata Motors, Spark Minda, Tata Technologies, Accenture, TCS, Bajaj Auto, Skoda Volkswagen, Exide Industries, Philips, and several emerging technology firms and startups. The InterAct Industry Conclave successfully combined policy-level dialogue with industry-led application, laying the foundation for inclusive digital transformation, reduced technology adoption barriers, and sustainable collaboration between academia, industry, and government.For more information on programmes and admissions for the 2026 intake, visit the website. Disclaimer – The above content is non-editorial, and TIL hereby disclaims any and all warranties, expressed or implied, relating to it, and does not guarantee, vouch for or necessarily endorse any of the content.



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BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla hails Zimbabwe’s rise after Australia’s dramatic exit from T20 World Cup 2026



The T20 World Cup 2026 delivered one of its most dramatic twists yet as Australia have been officially knocked out of the competition, while Zimbabwe scripted a memorable qualification to the Super Eight round. What was once unthinkable became reality after rain played spoilsport in a decisive Group B clash, sealing the fate of the 2021 champions and opening the doors for the Chevrons to march ahead.

The development not only stunned fans but also drew reactions from key figures in world cricket, including BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, who praised the evolving competitive balance in the global game.

Rain in Pallekele ends Australia’s hopes

The decisive blow to Australia’s campaign came not from an opponent’s brilliance but from relentless rain at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The must-watch Group B encounter between Zimbabwe and Ireland was washed out, forcing both teams to share a point. That single point proved priceless for Zimbabwe, lifting them to five points — a tally Australia could no longer match.

Even if Australia were to win their final group game against Oman, they could only reach four points. For a side known for thriving in ICC tournaments, this early exit marks their first group-stage elimination since 2009 — a statistic few would have predicted before the tournament began.

Zimbabwe’s rise from shadows to spotlight

Zimbabwe’s qualification is no accident. It is the result of disciplined execution and fearless intent. Their campaign was headlined by a stunning 23-run victory over Australia — a result that shifted momentum in the group entirely. Fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani has led the charge with hostile spells, while captain Sikandar Raza has marshalled his troops with calm authority and tactical sharpness.

After missing the previous edition, the Chevrons have returned with renewed hunger. Their qualification alongside co-hosts Sri Lanka from Group B signals a fresh chapter in the tournament’s narrative. They will now face defending champions India, South Africa and West Indies in the Super 8 round.

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Following Australia’s elimination, Mr Shukla took to social media to reflect on the dramatic shift in fortunes. His message focused less on the fall of a giant and more on the rise of emerging forces in international cricket.

“This World Cup continues to surprise and inspire. Australia’s exit and Zimbabwe’s qualification for the Super Eight truly reflect the growing competitiveness of the sport. Congratulations to @ZimCricketv,” wrote Mr Shukla on X (formerly Twitter).

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‘Congress wins with dissent, loses when it crushes it’: Mani Shankar Aiyar’s latest warning to leadership | India News


'Congress wins with dissent, loses when it crushes it': Mani Shankar Aiyar's latest warning to leadership

NEW DELHI: Veteran leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Tuesday fired a fresh salvo at Congress leadership with party’s history to warn that the party has always thrived on internal dissent and suffered whenever it tried to suppress it.In a video released on his Youtube channel titled ‘No space for dissent in today’s Congress?’ the leader said traced ideological conflicts, leadership rivalries and rebellions stretching back to the party’s founding in 1885 to make the case that disagreement, not conformity, has been Congress’s defining strength. “There was just one time when a complete ban was placed on any kind of dissidents.

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That was during Indira Gandhi‘s Emergency,” Aiyar said.

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Also Read: From ‘chaiwala’ to ‘Rahulian’ – Mani Shankar Aiyar returns and Congress ducks for cover, againAccording to him, the consequences of silencing dissent during that period were catastrophic. “The Congress not only lost,” he said, “Indira Gandhi lost her Rae Bareli seat and Sanjay Gandhi lost his Amethi seat. That is what happens if you crush dissidents in the Congress party.”Aiyar argued that internal disagreement has existed within Congress almost from its inception and was never treated as an aberration. He cited the selection of Badruddin Tyabji as Congress president in 1888 and the backlash he faced from sections of the Muslim elite, describing it as one of the earliest recorded episodes of dissent within the party.He went on to recount ideological clashes between moderates and extremists in the early 20th century, particularly the split between Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai and Bipin Chandra Pal on one side and leaders like Gopal Krishna Gokhale and M.G. Ranade on the other, culminating in the Surat split of 1907.Also Read: ‘From arsh to farsh’ – Mani Shankar Aiyar’s ‘Rahulian’ outburst and ‘uncle’ syndrome“The real strength of the Congress has been in the variety of opinion which the Congress has always accommodated,” Aiyar said.He noted that despite sharp disagreements, figures like Tilak eventually became Congress president, while Mahatma Gandhi openly acknowledged Gokhale as his political guru, underlining the party’s ability to absorb contradictions rather than eliminate them.Father, son and the ‘Holy ghost’Drawing pointed historical from 1929 when Subhas Chandra Bose sarcastically remarked that the Congress was being run by “the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost”, Aiyar said: “Nobody expelled Subhas Chandra Bose for what he had said.” He described how Bose later walked out of the Congress after fundamental disagreements with Mahatma Gandhi over non-violence, forming the Forward Bloc, but was never expelled. “He walked out of the Congress. He was not expelled,” Aiyar emphasised.Aiyar also recalled intense disagreements between Jawaharlal Nehru and his father Motilal Nehru, noting that “it became impossible to have dinner in Anand Bhavan because the father and son were quarrelling so much among each other”.“That is how you deal with dissidents in the Congress party,” Aiyar said.Aiyar argued that Indira Gandhi marked a decisive break from this tradition. While disagreements with the Congress “Syndicate” were initially accommodated, he said, her decision to split the party and later impose the Emergency represented a fatal intolerance of dissent.“She broke the party only because there were dissidents,” Aiyar said, adding that the Emergency was “the only way in which she could remain prime minister”.The verdict, he argued, came swiftly. “The Congress not only lost,” he repeated, “Indira Gandhi lost her Raebareli seat and Sanjay Gandhi lost his Amethi seat.”He quoted two sentences Rajiv Gandhi uttered in the Lok Sabha on May 5, 1989:“Only a secular Bharat can survive,” Rajiv Gandhi had said. “And if India is not secular, then perhaps it does not deserve to survive.”Turning those words into a challenge, Aiyar said, “I say to the Congress Party high command who have kept me out of the Working Committee, which now has 60 members, do you have the courage to repeat the words in the mouth of the son of Rajiv Gandhi?”Warning the current leadership, Aiyar said, “If, therefore, the current establishment cannot stand a dissident, then I’m afraid it is the doom of the Congress.”“The Congress lives because of dissidents. The Congress grows because there are many opinions,” he added.His final message was blunt: “If we do not have the courage to answer the dissident in polite but firm language, then we do not deserve to rule.”The video comes amid row over his recent remarks on party leadership and praise for Kerala CM. The Congress has officially distaned itself from Aiyar saying he has no connection with the party.In a post on X, Khera said Aiyar “has had no connection whatsoever with the Congress for the past few years. He speaks and writes purely in his personal capacity.”



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‘Bhupen Borah to join BJP’: Assam CM after meeting disgruntled Congress leader | India News


'Bhupen Borah to join BJP': Assam CM after meeting disgruntled Congress leader
Himanta Biswa Sarma and Bhupen Borah

NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced that former state Congress chief Bhupen Borah will join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on February 22. The announcement comes as Sarma met Borah at his residence in Guwahati today evening.Addressing reporters, Sarma said, “Bhupen Borah will join BJP on 22nd February. Dilip Saikia will work out the details. Along with him, a good number of Congress leaders will join the BJP in Guwahati and North Lakhimpur.”He described Borah as “the last recognised Hindu leader in Congress” and said that the BJP’s national leadership had already cleared his induction. “Our National President Nitin Nabin has already approved his joining and welcomes him. Bhupen Borah will be accorded all due respect and dignity,” Sarma said.Calling the move a “homecoming”, the chief minister added, “Joining the BJP will be like a homecoming for him because it is a party with many people like him, whose fathers did not occupy any high offices.”



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Who to support – India or South Africa? Morkels face family dilemma | Cricket News


Who to support - India or South Africa? Morkels face family dilemma
India will meet South Africa in their Super Eights clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 22 (Image credit: Agencies)

When India face South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 22, few supporters will feel more divided than Mariana Morkel.From her home in Pretoria, Mariana will find herself torn. Her elder son, Albie Morkel, represented South Africa in one Test, 58 ODIs and 50 T20Is and is now serving as a consultant coach with the Proteas in the ongoing tournament. Her younger son, Morne Morkel, who played 86 Tests, 117 ODIs and 44 T20Is for South Africa, is India’s bowling coach.

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Speaking ahead of South Africa’s Group D match against the UAE at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Albie was asked if he had exchanged notes with Morne. “No, we don’t talk to each other. I think my mother, she’s more worried than us. She doesn’t know who to support, India or South Africa.”With the Proteas already through to the Super Eights, Albie stressed that the bigger challenge lies ahead.“I think the World Cup really starts now, even though we had a tough group. Now you face India, possibly Australia or Zimbabwe and the West Indies in our group. So it’s really tough. It’s going to be all good games. Yes, there will be more pressure on those games because as you move later towards the playoffs.“But I feel we’ve got a very experienced group of bowlers and batting is better so guys that have been exposed to that whether it’s an IPL or other leagues or in international cricket is a little bit different. But guys that can handle that pressure – they actually will thrive in those circumstances where there’s a bit more pressure on the games – so not too worried,” he added.Cautious about raising expectations after a runners-up finish in 2024, he said, “I don’t like to make statements about it. I think we were in a very tough group. That game against Afghanistan still gives me nightmares and it could have gone anyway.“So now I guess the first box is ticked – getting through to the next stage. To me, the World Cup starts now. Every game will be a tough game, and luckily we’ll be in Ahmedabad again where we sort of are used to the conditions now – so, let’s see.”Brought into the South African setup specifically for this tournament, Albie previously worked as Namibia’s assistant coach and as Bangladesh’s power-hitting coach. Reflecting on his current role, he said, “It’s been an interesting term, a specialist consultant. I had to figure it out myself a little bit. But I guess it’s anything it takes to help the team do well in the World Cup. So do a bit of both, batting, and fielding, mostly focus around the bowling for now and do some work with the lower order batters, around their swing and stuff like that.Now viewing the game from the sidelines, he also spoke about shaping his coaching philosophy, influenced heavily by Stephen Fleming during his stint with Chennai Super Kings.“Initially when I started my coaching career, you still coach as a player. If you want to make a difference, but you can’t be on the field and you have to accept that fact and work out ways because players are under pressure anyway. If you as a coach want to make a difference in their games all the time, that doesn’t help anyway.“So it’s sort of finding that middle ground where you try to help, but you’re also not, as a coach, put pressure on players as they know what they’re doing. If it’s real technical things, then you can work at it, but not during tournament.“My philosophy is once you hit a World Cup like this and you start to tinker with technical stuff, that’s when you confuse players or players can get confused. So it’s more like how can I actually take pressure off guys, make them believe in themselves, and stuff like that? Stephen has been a big influence on that.“He’s one of the only coaches, or maybe the only coach in the world who’s been at a franchise for 17 years. That’s unheard of and it must mean he does something right. I’ll certainly learn a lot from him, yes,” he concluded.



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‘Great place to find talent’: Reliance, Adani group scout for young engineers, data scientists at AI Summit


‘Great place to find talent’: Reliance, Adani group scout for young engineers, data scientists at AI Summit

The hiring push comes amid a surge in investments by global companies looking to strengthen their AI presence in the country. (AI image)

India’s first AI Summit is turning into a talent scouting ground for Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Group and Gautam Adani-led Adani Group. The country’s two biggest business houses are actively looking for young engineers who can drive the next wave of artificial intelligence tools. The aim is to identify and recruit promising young engineers as competition to develop artificial intelligence tools and applications accelerates. The hiring push comes amid a surge in investments by global companies looking to strengthen their AI presence in the country.The week-long India AI Impact Summit has drawn some of the most prominent figures in global technology, including Sundar Pichai of Alphabet Inc. and Sam Altman from OpenAI Inc., who are scheduled to address attendees. France President Emmanuel Macron is set to deliver the keynote speech.For PM Narendra Modi, the gathering serves as a global platform to highlight India’s large pool of tech-savvy professionals and software expertise as a driving force in shaping the future of artificial intelligence. India has already attracted investments amounting to $50 billion in the AI sector.

Reliance, Adani Group On a Talent Hunt At India AI Summit

According to a Bloomberg report, senior representatives from Reliance Industries Ltd. and the Adani Group are actively scouting candidates at the event, where aspiring professionals are presenting their résumés and GitHub portfolios to highlight their technical projects and expertise.“It is a great place to find talent,” Priyanshi Bavishi, a marketing executive at AdaniConnex Pvt. Ltd. was quoted as saying. “Industry is still niche, so the qualified people have great prospects.”With specialised AI skills still limited relative to the large number of technology graduates in India, the summit has become an important opportunity for job seekers to submit resumes and build connections, allowing companies to retain candidate profiles for future hiring needs. Demand at the event has been particularly strong for AI engineers, data scientists and cloud developers, the Bloomberg report said.“We are a service-oriented nation. But we are looking for ideapreneurs,” said Siddharth Sood, a consulting partner at Delhi-based Ernst & Young LLP. “We are hiring a few dozen right now. AI for Cyber, and Cyber for AI — this is the area I’m hiring for.”Executives at Dell Technologies and Salesforce are also looking to recruit talent that may not be reachable through standard online hiring channels, where many applications are filtered out by automated screening systems.Students have been arriving in large numbers since early morning and recruitment remains a priority, said Viral Tank, a senior manager with Analytics at Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP. “It works both ways. I am looking for people. They are looking for jobs.” On Monday, Anthropic PBC announced a collaboration with Infosys Ltd. to build advanced artificial intelligence solutions tailored for specific industries. A day later, the Adani Group said it intends to invest $100 billion by 2035 to expand data centre infrastructure. Meanwhile, Google has committed $15 billion toward developing what it described as its first AI hub in India.Technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday that Nvidia is working with several AI infrastructure and software firms on potential investments, though he did not disclose the names of the companies involved.



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