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IND vs IRE 2nd T20I: When and where to watch, date, time, live telecast, venue, full squads and likely playing XIs

NEW DELHI: Buoyed by Jasprit Bumrah's impressive return from injury, fancied India will look to seal the 3-match series as they take on Ireland in the second T20I in Dublin on Sunday.

The Times of India · Aug 19, 2023

MLA calls for realising freedom fighters’ goals

Recalling the uncompromising struggle of freedom fighters against the British for the freedom of India, Allamprabhu Patil, MLA for Kalaburagi South, called upon the people to always remember the sacrifice of freedom fighters and do all they could for the realisation of their dreams.

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

In maiden deployment of Indian Navy submarine to Australia, INS Vagir to reach Fremantle on August 20

Vagir is the Navy’s fifth Kalvari class submarine.

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Pensioners’ associations seek universal pension for senior citizens

At Mysuru's Pensioners' Conf., senior citizens demand universal pension of ₹3,000/month. Convenor of Coordination Committee of Pensioners' Association of Mysuru, Krishnamurthy C.R., highlights need for social security measures like other countries. 10 crore senior citizens in India have no source of income. Push cart vendors unable to push carts after…

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Asia Cup: Indian selection panel considering 17-member squad, Rahul Dravid to be part of meeting

NEW DELHI: The Indian selection panel, led by Ajit Agarkar, is reportedly leaning towards choosing a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup as part of a comprehensive assessment of all potential options ahead of the ODI World Cup, which is set to commence on October 5.

The Times of India · Aug 19, 2023

The world of sugar

Dr Ulbe Bosma's book reveals sugar's societal dominance is a recent development. Refined sugar became widely available in Europe in 19th Century, but its production in Middle East and by slaves in West Indies & Brazil caused exploitation, racism, obesity & environmental destruction. In India, sugarcane, coarse & crystal sugar,…

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

A trial to test a new path for preventing Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer research made a breakthrough last month when Eli Lilly's drug donanemab slowed cognitive decline in 47% of those taking it. It follows two other drugs, lecanemab and aducanumab, that target amyloid protein buildup in the brain. However, these drugs can cause fatal brain bleeding and seizures. Oxidative stress hypothesis…

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

World Shooting Championship: Mehuli Ghosh wins bronze and Olympic quota

Mehuli Ghosh won Olympic quota & bronze in World Championship; Tilottama Sen placed 4th. India won gold in team event; China topped medals table. Divyansh, Aishwary & Hriday placed 28th, 33rd & 68th in men's air rifle. Angad Vir Singh Bajwa 20th in skeet; Anant Jeet Singh Naruka 44th &…

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

WHO-managed grid to promote equitable access to digital health

The GIDH will be a WHO-managed network that will promote equitable access to digital health by addressing challenges such as duplication of efforts and “products-focused” digital health transformation.

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Election Commissioners’ Appointment Bill: IAS hold on top posts – a practice that now seems codified

The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Bill, 2023 – introduced in the Rajya Sabha a day before the Monsoon session ended – expectedly seeks to restore the executive prerogative in selecting the top rung of the Election Commission of India.

Newslaundry · Aug 19, 2023