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Parthiv Patel Joins Mumbai Indians As Talent Scout
Former wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel who recently announced his retirement from professional cricket has joined five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians (MI) as a talent scout, the franchise said in a statement on Thursday. Parthiv Patel, 35, will "work closely with the Mumbai Indians coaching staff and scouts' group", the franchise said. ....
More Indians Now Hiding Real Identities On Facebook, YouTube
There has been a substantial increase in social media profiles by Indians who hide their real names, photos and personally identifiable information (PII), in order to not only harness free speech but also conduct malicious and harmful activities, a new report warned on Saturday. ....
Failing To Show Visas & Passports, 3 Nigerians To Be Deported
Three Nigerians living in Delhi's Dwarka will be deported as they could not show valid visas or passports for their stay in India, Delhi Police said on Wednesday. ....
IPL's Top Wicket-taker Lasith Malinga Quits Franchise Cricket
Sri Lanka pace bowler Lasith Malinga, the top wicket taker of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has retired from franchise cricket that is why he was not retained by the Mumbai Indians (MI) for the 2021 season, the franchise said in a statement. ....
IPL 2021 Player Auction On Feb 18 In Chennai
The player auction ahead of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) edition will take place on February 18 in Chennai. ....
Covid-19 Takes A Toll On Physicians' Happiness, Says Report
The Covid-19 pandemic has severely affected the mental and emotional well-being of doctors, with female physicians and those in critical care and infectious disease reporting among the highest rates of burnout during the pandemic, according to findings from a new report. ....
SC Seeks Govt Response On Transfer Plea Raising Issues With Minority Status Of 5 Communities
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a reply from the government on a plea seeking transfer of cases from several High Courts to it, challenging the Centre's notification to declare five communities -- Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis -- as minorities. ....
Olympics Games: 74 Indians Qualify, Number Could Go Up To 158
So far, 74 Indian sportspersons, including 15 shooters, have qualified for this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo, and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) expects the number to go up to 158. ....
IPL 2021 Auction: Piyush Chawla Goes To Mumbai, Harbhajan Gets Rs 2 Crore Bid From KKR
The Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction on Thursday provided a few ageing Indian cricketers, discarded by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) recently, a fresh lease of life and a few crores to boot. ....
RCB Most Drained Out IPL Franchise After Mini Player Auction
Eight Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises spent Rs.145.30 crore to buy 57 players, including 22 from overseas, at an Indian Premier League mini-auction here on Thursday. The amount spent is around 74 per cent of the total purse that teams had for this auction. ....
