Visakhapatnam: IT giants IBM and Capgemini are eyeing Visakhapatnam as a key destination, signalling a boost to the city’s growing IT and technology ecosystem.. Interestingly, IBM India Private Limited is returning to Vizag after six years, registering recently with the Software Technology Park of India (STPI). Capgemini, meanwhile, is planning a permanent campus in the port city.A key meeting between the state IT minister Nara Lokesh, and Capgemini senior officials on March 12 would give more clarity on the land allotment and temporary campus, besides other related issues.

IBM’s projected exports are Rs 321 crore for three years, and it would initially accommodate more than 500 employees. It is recalled that IBM had a campus on Hill No 3 of the IT SEZ in Madhurawada. It was housed on 3.2 acres out of a 25-acre campus, earlier owned by Kenexa. IBM returned the remaining 21.8 acres of land to APIIC, which recently allotted the land to TCS. Representatives of Capgemini visited the Kommadi and Anandapuram areas, on the outskirts of the port city, for suitable land of above 25 acres to set up its campus. The company also requested the state govt to allot land for its campus, and the govt reportedly promised to do so. The IT giant would provide AI technology services from the permanent campus, which will accommodate around 4,000 employees, sources said.Meanwhile, the company is reportedly planning to start operations in a temporary campus near the RTC complex, where earlier IBM and other companies operated. IT sources said that Capgemini’s top officials would visit the port city in a week or two to finalise the issue. The IT Association of Andhra Pradesh (ITAAP) former president Sridhar Kosaraju told TOI that Capgemini is focusing on Vizag, and talks are going on at the state level, while IBM is coming to the port city.The district collector, MN Harendira Prasad, told TOI that Capgemini representatives came and visited a few plots of land. “It’s in a preliminary stage, and we don’t have any information about their temporary campus. No one from IBM approached the district administration. Maybe the talks are going on at the state level. We also came to know that IBM registered with STPI,” he said.

Nepal will compete with Oman in the ninety-second match of the ICC CWC League 2 ODI 2026 at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on 10^th March at 9:15 AM IST.

Get the best NEP vs OMN Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 92^nd match of the ICC CWC League 2 ODI 2026. Expert analysis and more.

NEP vs OMN Match Preview:

Nepal will face Oman in Match 92 of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 (2023–27) on 10 March 2026 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The match is scheduled to start at 09:15 AM IST. As the League 2 campaign continues, both sides will look to secure valuable points from this important contest in the tournament.

Meanwhile, Nepal and Oman have developed a competitive rivalry in ODI cricket over the past few years. The two teams have met multiple times in this format during League 2 competitions and ICC events. Both sides have managed to register victories against each other, which has made their encounters closely contested in recent seasons.

Nepal will enter this match aiming to improve their standing in the tournament. The team currently sits in the lower half of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 points table with 12 points from 20 matches. However, players such as Rohit Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel, and Dipendra Singh Airee remain key contributors for the side. Furthermore, playing at their home venue in Kirtipur could provide Nepal with an additional advantage as they attempt to climb higher in the standings.

Oman, however, have performed more consistently in the competition so far. They currently hold fourth place on the points table with 24 points from 20 matches, which keeps them firmly in the race for the top positions. Additionally, experienced players such as Zeeshan Maqsood, Jatinder Singh, and Aaqib Ilyas continue to play vital roles for the team with both bat and ball. Therefore, Oman will aim to maintain their momentum and strengthen their position in the tournament standings.

Therefore, this match will carry significant importance for both teams as the League 2 season progresses. Nepal will hope to use familiar home conditions to secure crucial points and improve their position on the table. Meanwhile, Oman will look to deliver another strong performance and continue their push toward the top spots in the competition.

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NEP vs OMN Playing 11s (Predicted):

Nepal Playing 11:

1) Kushal Bhurtel

2) Aasif Sheikh (wk)

3) Rohit Paudel ©

4) Aarif Sheikh

5) Kushal Malla

6) Dipendra Singh Airee

7) Gulshan Jha

8) Sompal Kami

9) Karan KC

10) Sandeep Lamichhane

11) Lalit Rajbanshi

Oman Playing 11:

1) Jatinder Singh ©

2) Vinayak Shukla (vc/wk)

3) Hammad Mirza (wk)

4) Karan Sonavale

5) Mohammad Nadeem

6) Wasim Ali

7) Shakeel Ahmed

8) Sufyan Mehmood

9) Jiten Ramanandi

10) Jay Odedra

11) Shafiq Jan

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NEP vs OMN Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

• Keepers – Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla
• Batters – Jatinder Singh, Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel
• All-rounders – Karan KC ©, Aaqib Kaleem (vc), Dipendra Singh Airee, Mohammad Nadeem
• Bowlers – Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane

NEP vs OMN Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

• Keeper – Hammad Mirza
• Batters – Jatinder Singh (vc), Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel
• All-rounders – Karan KC, Aaqib Kaleem, Dipendra Singh Airee ©, Wasim Ali, Gulshan Jha
• Bowlers – Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane

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Looking at the current performance, Oman is expected to win this match.

Morgan Stanley maintained an overweight rating on Reliance Industries with a target price of Rs 1,803. Analysts said tight global markets are keeping refining margins higher. The company can process heavy and sour crude which is supportive for the stock. The company also has a diversified crude sourcing process among global refiners which also supports the stock. Analysts also said that the chemical cycle was in a recovery phase. Its access to the US ethane and internal naphtha is supportive for the stock. They expect a 6-8% uplift for FY27 earnings.Kotak Institutional Equities has an upgrade rating on Interglobe Aviation with the target price at Rs 5,500. Analysts noted the large exposure of airlines to crude prices and jet fuel spreads, limiting ability to forecast cost structures and take a call on the price elasticity of near-term demand. However, they said that what investors should be more mindful of is fast-growing losses of Indigo’s peers. Aggregate investments of this subset are meaningful, requiring better-than Indigo’s peak post-Covid pre-tax operational profitability to achieve high-single-digit post-tax returns. Airlines are better understood as a play on consumer spending, with consumers eventually paying for inflation over time and airlines benefiting from bouts of deflation.UBS has a neutral rating on AU Small Finance Bank with the target price at Rs 1,100. Analysts said that the RBI has eased promoter holding norms for transition to a universal bank. The bank has to submit its universal banking license application soon. This is a slight positive for the lender as it eases the path for transition to a universal bank.HSBC maintained its buy rating on Ambuja Cements with the target price at Rs 670. Analysts said Sanghi Industries’ cost reduction is a positive for the company. The cement major’s focus on utilisation and return on investment (ROI) versus capacity addition is an encouraging sign. Sanghi visit highlights a large, high quality limestone reserve base and growth optionality at the company’s assets. Analysts also liked the management’s commentary on utilising the existing asset base and improving ROI before further expansions. They also liked the margin expansion story at an attractive valuation.Motilal Oswal Securities maintained its buy rating on Nippon India AMC with a revised target price of Rs 1,040, from Rs 1,060 earlier. Analysts said that the fund house is the fastest-growing AMC with steady SIP flows and ETF dominance. The performance of its funds remained stable over the last few months. Its alternatives (AIF Platform) is building a scalable, margin-accretive adjacency. Although there would be some regulatory impact on yields, the company sees gradual compression and it has mitigation levers in place. Analysts also feel that the ongoing business diversification and prudent cost management are expected to mitigate yield compression impact and support valuation resilience.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)

The Times of India’s ‘Let’s D-Stress’ campaign aims to initiate a nationwide conversation around digital stress, its consequences, and practical ways to address it. The objective of the initiative is to turn awareness of digital behaviour into action, leveraging science and technology to help individuals reclaim attention, productivity, and mental wellbeing in an increasingly distracted digital world.The initiative was launched in collaboration with Kochibased Centre of Excellence in Neurodegeneration and Brain Health (CENABH) as knowledge partner along with IIT Delhi and NIMHANS as solutions partners.CENABH has expanded its focus from laboratory research on neuroscience to large-scale public-centric health initiatives. In Oct 2021, the centre helped develop Kochi into India’s first dementia-friendly city. The initiative demonstrated how advanced research can be applied to create healthier and more inclusive communities, highlighting a fundamental shift towards compassionate, community-based care for those living with neurodegenerative conditions. The centre also helped launch the ‘Udbodh’ project, designed by the Centre for Neuroscience at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), to create a supportive ecosystem for an ageing population.Self-Assessment ToolAs part of the TOI campaign, a simplified web-based assessment tool, linked through a QR code, will allow readers to gain an initial understanding of their digital behaviour and focus levels.The results are intended to promote awareness of everyday technology use and encourage individuals to make gradual, practical adjustments that support improved focus, rest, and overall cognitive wellbeing. The assessment tool is derived from the scientific framework used for the Mentacy app, rooted in neuroscientific research and behavioural insights, and developed along with a technology partner by CENABH in a two-year collaboration.The scientific framework behind the assessment tool was developed by a multidisciplinary team led by Dr Baby Chakrapani P S, CENABH director and honorary director of the Centre for Neuroscience at CUSAT, and Dr Lima Raj, psychologist and project head for social neuroscience at CENABH.

Hamlet’s existential dilemma — ‘To be or not to be?’ — is finding an echo in Indian schools: To ban or not to ban smartphones in classrooms.With Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announcing a ban on the use of mobile phones by students in all govt and private schools from March, and his Karnataka counterpart Siddaramaiah in his budget speech on March 6 announcing a ban on social media for under-16 children, concerns over excessive smartphone use and its impact on children’s cognitive abilities are back in the spotlight.These decisions align with a growing global push to curb the use of smartphones in schools amid rising concerns about shrinking attention spans, social media addiction and distraction in classrooms. In the United States, nearly 35 states have enacted laws requiring public schools to restrict or ban the use of mobile phones by students on campus, with exceptions for students with disabilities who have individualised education programmes. Sweden will implement a nationwide mobile phone ban in all schools from Aug to improve security and study conditions for students. The new rule, which will affect children between the ages of seven and 16, will make it compulsory for all schools and after-school clubs to collect students’ phones and hold them until the end of the day.In January 2025, Zhengzhou, capital of Henan province, became the first Chinese city to implement a law, prohibiting the use of mobile phones in primary and secondary schools unless specifically needed for teaching purposes.Restrictions On AccessInstead of imposing a ban on mobile phones for teens, some countries are opting for restrictions on social media. In Dec, Australia became the first country to ban certain social media platforms for teens under the age of 16, while Indonesia announced its decision to ban access to “high-risk” platforms for under-16s from March 28.France’s National Assembly has backed similar plans for children under 15. Poland too is planning to introduce a legislation to prohibit children under the age of 15 from accessing social media, with tech firms directly responsible for age verification.Calls for such measures have been gathering steam in India too, including in the recent Economic Survey. After Kar nataka, Andhra Pradesh govt announced its plan to curb access to social media for under-13s within 90 days and will consider extending the ban to under-16s. Goa also has set up a panel to investigate what such a ban might look like and how it can be implemented.Rules For Smartphone UseIndia is yet to formulate a national policy or a specific law on access to social media apps and smartphone use in educational institutions. However, calls for regulation of smartphone use are growing. The matter reached the Delhi high court last year, but it refused to order a complete ban, calling it impractical and undesirable. Instead, the court issued guidelines for regulating and monitoring use of smartphones.The reasons for concern are obvious, says Jyoti Arora, principal of Delhi-based Mount Abu School, adding that mobile phones can be great tools for learning, communication, and accessing digital resources, but distraction remains a concern. “Almost every day, our office is flooded with several parents complaining about games, social media, and constant notifications diverting the attention of their children from studies. Many of them have started complaining about eye strain and poor posture,” Arora says.

Academic PerformanceShe linked excessive use of smartphones to a decline in student academic performance. “We also saw a decline in students’ academic performance if they were too glued to the screen. An even bigger concern is that of exposure to cyber risks, such as online bullying and access to inappropriate content.”A 2023 Unesco report* showed that mere proximity to a mobile device distracted students and led to a negative impact on learning in 14 countries. It cited research studies to point out that “banning mobile phones from schools improves academic performance, especially for lowperforming students.”Finding WorkaroundsAmeeta Mulla Wattal, chairperson of DLF Foundation Schools and Scholarship Programmes, says the word ‘ban’ has never really helped anybody, particularly in school systems. “Anything oppressive is not right, especially for teenagers. The learning ecosystem has become so tech-integrated that even in a classroom, platforms like Whats -App, Instagram, and games are all accessible. Students are very adept at finding workarounds,” she says. The Covid-19 pandemic, which saw education systems across the world shift online, deepened this integration, with everything from classes to parentteacher meetings being conducted remotely.Wattal, who is also the former long-term principal of Delhi’s Springdales School, says the real issue isn’t the device, but teaching responsible digital use and focus. “There are so many WhatsApp groups that teachers use to share resources, homework, and foster discussions. The parent community is all on WhatsApp groups too, receiving notices and updates from school. Many students come by other means of transport or go for private coaching afterwards. A phone, therefore, becomes crucial for communication,” she adds.Need For A Holistic ApproachFinding a middle path is the need of the hour, Wattal emphasises, a process that would require dialogue among teachers, parents, and students.A team of researchers from the University of Birmingham drew a similar conclusion in a Feb 2025 study** of 1,227 students across the UK. Bans in isolation, the study argued, are not enough to tackle the negative impact, and it called for a more holistic approach to lowering phone use among students.Some schools in India are using lockers or sealed pouches to keep phones away from students during lessons, while others require formal requests to be submitted for exceptional cases. Arora says her school does not allow students to bring mobile phones, except on the specific written request of parents, in case they need to use the phone after school hours.Students deposit their phones in the morning and take them when they leave. However, allowing students to use smartphones during school hours is unlikely any time soon. “We need to have more talks, discussions, and digital ethics workshops before we allow that. We are doing our bit by inviting specialists to discuss cyber threats, or even the need for digital detox,” she adds.The Delhi high court ruling in March had also pointed out that schools must educate students on responsible online behaviour, digital manners, and the ethical use of smartphones. Students should be counselled that high levels of screen time and social media engagement can lead to anxiety, diminished attention spans, and cyberbullying, the court had added.However, schools are only a part of the equation, Arora emphasises. “The lessons for responsible use of phones and digital ethics must also be taught at home, with parents shouldering equal responsibility as the teachers.”*Unesco study: Technology in education: https://www.unesco.org/ gem-report/en/publication/ technology**UK study: School bans alone not enough to tackle negative impacts of phone and social media use: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/ news/2025/school-bans-alone-notenough-to-tackle-negative-impactsof-phone-and-social-media-use

TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: When the fireworks went off at the Narendra Modi Stadium, there wasn’t the expected frenzy outside the venue. The thousands who rushed to their seats before the T20 World Cup final began were in no hurry to leave as India celebrated the 2026 T20 World Cup title. Impromptu bhangra, celebrations with loved ones and the victory laps were the kind of moments every Indian fan would savour for the rest of their lives, and Ahmedabad certainly wasn’t going to let go of the opportunity. Some people without tickets thronged the lanes leading to the gigantic facility. For them, it was about screaming their lungs out while dancing to the tunes of “India! India!” and the beats of the dhol which broke out the moment India completed formalities.Although the night of celebrations was going to be long, Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir‘s first priority was taking the trophy to the temple located inside the stadium with ICC Chair Jay Shah. The three offered their prayers and received blessings before moving on to the next set of events.

Around 2:30 am, the word had spread that the team was around and the loud sirens made spotting them much easier. Hundreds gathered around the hotel walls to catch a glimpse of their superstars and nearly a thousand people thronged both sides of the heavily secured streets. The police had blocked the straight road to the hotel but Indian cricket fans maneuvered around the home stretch to reach it. The hotel staff prepared for the mayhem by blocking all entry points to the facility, even making guests wait outside before opening the barricades.

When Hardik Pandya got off the team bus holding the trophy, fireworks went off and the players kept ducking for cover because the explosions seemed too close for comfort. The usual flower shower, dhol and music followed but the entire team rushed into the hotel’s ballroom. To avoid the crowd and the madness of in-house guests, the lobby area wasn’t used. While this disappointed some fans waiting for hours, it seemed the most sensible approach.

Even though the entry was smooth, the party wasn’t over yet. Family members and managers of a few players casually roamed near the entrance. However, they also received the message: a party was happening, and the players wouldn’t be free for at least the next couple of hours.

The crowd had also started to clear from around the hotel and the police shooed away the handful who were trying to climb over the walls to get a sneak-peek. Some players had already initiated their return travel plans while most were set to have one of the soundest sleeps of their lives. As Surya and most players said after the title win, “It will take at least 3-4 days to sink in, the feeling of winning T20 World Cup at home. But it feels unreal.”

Mohammad Amir questioned New Zealand’s tactics, saying on the ‘Haarna Mana Hai’ show that he didn’t understand the bowling changes, pointing out that India deserved credit but criticizing the decision to bring in Jacob Duffy against Abhishek Sharma. The Black Caps lost the final by 96 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, giving India their third T20 World Cup title.

With this win, India became the first team to defend the T20 World Cup and the first to win it on home soil. The match was effectively decided when India posted a huge total of 255 runs.NZ won the toss and elected to field first. However, a return-to-form, record-breaking fifty from Abhishek Sharma (52 in 21 balls, with six fours and three sixes) and his 98-run stand with Samson made NZ regret the decision. Later, Samson stitched a century stand with Ishan Kishan (54 in 25 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes) to take India past the 200-run mark in the 16th over. After a brief slowdown, Shivam Dube (26* in eight balls, with three fours and two sixes) made some valuable runs to take India to 255/5, the highest total in T20 WC finals.In the run-chase of 256 runs, Axar and Bumrah helped India reduce the Kiwis to 72/5, despite a half-century from Tim Seifert (52 in 26 balls, with two fours and five sixes). Despite a brief partnership between Daryl Mitchell (17) and skipper Mitchell Santner (43 in 35 balls, with three fours and two sixes), India kept chipping in with wickets, and the Kiwis were bundled out for just 159 runs.“Credit to New Zealand bowlers. They were bowling wides and were being hit for sixes from there. It’s not like India doesn’t deserve any credit. I just didn’t understand the bowling changes. When you know Abhishek Sharma struggles against spinners, you bring in Jacob Duffy,” said Amir. “I have never seen New Zealand under such pressure. I have been following them since 2005 but I have never seen them under pressure,” he added.

Former Indian captain Kris Srikkanth has been India’s biggest critic in the past year and has constantly been slamming the Indian coach and management. However, after a successful ICC T20 World Cup, he has flipped sides in favour of the Indian management.

India were not only victorious in their campaign, but they also dominated the format with grace. India have formed a side with several staunch hitters from no. 1 to 7. India’s best find was wicket-keeper batters Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan.

However, the former Indian selector has reserved special praise for the left-handed batter Ishan Kishan, who was a surprise addition to the Indian XI. Kishan was India’s second-highest run-getter in the competition, playing his first T20 World Cup after being out of the team for two years.

His knock was very crucial, it took the match away- Kris Srikkanth

Former Indian selector Kris Srikkanth has highlighted the importance of Ishan Kishan in the Indian team and has praised the Team management for bringing in Ishan Kishan just at the right time, which helped India fight back despite Abhishek Sharma‘s poor form in the premier tournament.

The left-handed batter amassed 317 runs at an average of 35.22 and a blistering strike rate of nearly 200 on all occasions. His knock of 54-runs in the final that came off just 25-balls helped them take the upper hand over New Zealand in the middle-overs after Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson gave the perfect start India needed.

“Agarkar and the team selection committee, well done, guys. They picked a superb team. Two years back, no one knew where Ishan Kishan was. But he performed domestically and came in and was the actual game changer.

“Apart from Abhishek and Sanju giving a rollicking start, his 54 ensured that they kept the momentum, and New Zealand were out of the game. His knock was very crucial; it took the match away,” he said on his YouTube channel.

Kris Srikkanth reserves special praise for the Indian Selector and Head coach

He then went on to hail the Indian team coach Gautam Gambhir for having provided players with the much-deserved clarity over their role. He was impressed with Dube expressing how his role was to go only for the big hits.

“Dube said his job was only six hitting, which is fantastic. He came in, did his job and went. It was fantastic how the role play was clear. That way, Gautam Gambhir did a brilliant job. Well done, Gautam, for encouraging Abhishek, Samson, and Dube to play their roles. Hats off to Gambhir,” said Kris Srikkanth.

He further highlighted how every Indian player, from openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma to leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy, irrespective of their form, knew their role too well and performed to the best of their ability.

Kris Srikkanth lauds the Indian captain

He also credited Suryakumar Yadav for his captaincy moves. After much criticism, the Indian captain finally met the demands and expectations with his captaincy in the knockouts for India. Though he was dismissed for a duck, Kris Srikkanth feels he was a tactical genius in the final.

“At the right time, his captaincy moves were fantastic. Against England as well, he was keeping cool and was not flattered. Guys like Abhishek and Varun, who were going through a tough time, the captain backed them. With the captain and coach’s backing, a player gains confidence. Abhishek proved it. Even Varun got a crucial wicket,” he said.

Kris Srikkanth lastly concluded by bowing down to the ruthless and fearless batting of the Men in Blue, who scored three 250+ totals in their last four World Cup appearances in the tournament.

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