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Electric bike owners, will you consider another EV on your next upgrade

BHPian payeng recently shared this with other enthusiasts. As an EV 4W Owner, I am pretty certain that my next 4W is going to be again an EV 4W (Hopefully a more Premium Option) Am curious what current EV 2W owners would consider for their next upgrade?Enough of Experimentation with EV 2W, I will consider an ICE vehicle as my NextAfter experiencing the benefits of an EV 2W, I will consider an EV as my NextHere's what BHPian antz.bin had to say on the matter:I was seriously considering the Ultraviolette F77 at the time I purchased the Triumph 400 last year. Both were in a similar price range with comparable performance. The problem with the F77 is there is absolutely no fast charging available for it. A full charge takes 4 hours on the optional Boost Charger. The standard charger takes 8 hours. This charging speed is right for commuter EVs with less than 15hp (Ola S1 Pro being the most powerful) that will probably never be used outside the city. When you are going higher up the 2-wheeler chain, people want to take their bikes to Ladakh. With those charging rates and the limited range of 170-220 km in the real world, it becomes a tall order to convince a lot of people to purchase if something cannot even go to Lonavala (from Pune) and come back without having to charge for a couple of hours. Had this had a DC fast charging option, this 200-250 km range is actually enough. 1st get RC390 had a 10-litre tank and returns 20km/l. The usable tank range is even smaller than Ultraviolette on that one. People used it without much complaints. If this could add 150-200km in a 30-40 min top-up (charging rate of 10Kw), it becomes perfectly capable of being used for long hauls. Even if this requirement is not something that happens every day, people want the option to do this. An option that does not exist on the Ultraviolette yet. But this is what I think and I don't own an EV yet. What do the others have to say? Lastly, it doesn't make noise. Quiet and fast motorcycles do not make a safe combination. #LoudPipesSaveLivesCheck out BHPian comments for more insights and information.

Team-BHP 29 Mar 2024 5:33 pm

Postal ballot option for 52k centenarians in state to ensure votes don't go waste

Over 50,000 centenarian voters can cast their votes from home this election in Maharashtra, with efforts to increase voting percentage to 75%. Vishwasrao Deshmukh and Bimabai Bavle, both aged 102, opt to vote from home.

The Times of India 29 Mar 2024 3:05 pm

ZF Rane Automotive India acquires TRW Sun Steering Wheels

ZF Rane Automotive India acquires TRW Sun Steering Wheels Auto components maker ZF Rane Automotive India Pvt Ltd, on Friday, announced the acquisition of steering wheels manufacturer TRW Sun Steering Wheels Pvt Ltd for an undisclosed sum. Gurugram-headquartered TRW Sun Steering Wheels (TSSW) is a JV between the Sun Group and ZF Group globally. It manufactures various types of steering wheels for the Indian market and supplies to a diverse set of passenger vehicle customers from its manufacturing plants in Gurugram and Pune, ZF Rane Automotive India said in a statement. The acquisition places ZF Rane Automotive India in a strong position to provide comprehensive solutions covering occupant safety and system integration services to domestic customers, it added. ZF Rane Automotive India is a joint venture between ZF Group in India and Rane Group. ''This acquisition will seamlessly integrate and enable ZF Rane Automotive India to deliver exceptional value to existing and new customers with enhanced capabilities. With TSSW's extensive presence in west and north India, this acquisition will strategically strengthen our position to serve the customers,'' Rane Group Vice Chairman and Managing Director, ZF Rane Automotive India Harish Lakshman said. ZF Group India President Akash Passey said the acquisition ''consolidates our leadership in the domestic market, building on the technological competence of the ZF Group with the manufacturing prowess of the Rane Group.'' ''Now with the TSSW acquisition, we will be able to support more customers, across the region with a comprehensive portfolio,'' he added.

devdiscourse 29 Mar 2024 1:14 pm

Fresh housing supply drops 15pc in Jan-Mar to 69K units across top 8 cities: Report

Fresh housing supply drops 15pc in Jan-Mar to 69K units across top 8 cities: Report New supply of residential properties fell 15 per cent during January-March across eight major cities at 69,143 units despite high demand, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield on Friday released the data for launches of residential properties in the primary (first sale) of eight major cities. New supply has increased in Bengaluru and Mumbai but declined in Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad. Out of the total launches of residential properties in this quarter, the high-end and luxury segment had a 34 per cent share. Listed, large and regionally reputed developers accounted for over 38 per cent of overall launches in the current quarter. As per the data, the fresh supply of housing properties declined to 69,143 units during January-March 2024 from 81,167 units in the year-ago period. Among cities, the new supply increased in Bengaluru to 8,848 units from 7,777 units. New supply in the Mumbai region increased marginally to 19,461 units from 19,063 units. However, the fresh supply of homes fell in Ahmedabad to 4,529 units from 4,901 units. Chennai witnessed a fall in launches to 5,490 units from 8,144 units. New supply in Delhi-NCR plunged to 3,614 units from 7,813 units. Hyderabad saw a decline to 11,090 units from 14,371 units, while Kolkata witnessed a fall to 4,753 units from 5,292 units. The new supply of residential properties in Pune decreased to 11,358 units during January-March 2024 from 13,806 units in the corresponding period of the previous year. Shalin Raina, Managing Director, Residential Services, Cushman & Wakefield said, ''Over the past year, a significant rise in demand for high-end and luxury properties has emerged. This shift reflects a change in homebuyers' growing desire to invest in a place not only to live but as a high-quality asset that reflects their lifestyle aspirations.'' Furthermore, he said the demand for larger, more luxurious homes has attracted established developers, who have the wherewithal to deliver premium, customized living spaces. ''This trend has led to a surge in launches by established developers, significantly increasing their year-on-year contribution to the residential market. We expect this momentum to continue,'' Raina said.

devdiscourse 29 Mar 2024 12:23 pm

Daily Voice: This CEO sees positive outlook for IT sector in FY25; consumption to remain a strong driver of GDP

Puneet Sharma of Whitespace Alpha believes consumption is one of the strongest drivers of GDP and with the per capita income in India rising consumption will keep increasing.

Money Control 29 Mar 2024 9:31 am

Man held in Navi Mumbai for impersonating police official

Man held in Navi Mumbai for impersonating police official A Pune resident has been arrested for impersonating a policeman in his attempts to get the dismissal of his girlfriend from a Navi Mumbai hotel revoked, an official said on Friday. Accused Salman Tajmuddin Mulani was apprehended by the Panvel Town police on the night of March 27 after he got into a confrontation with the manager of a hotel in Kolkhe area, he said. Donning a khaki uniform, Mulani (31) accused the hotel manager of unjustly dismissing his girlfriend and demanded her reinstatement, the official said. But the alert hotel manager called the police, who arrested Mulani. The accused hails from Chakan in Pune and runs a chicken shop, he said. Nitin Thackeray, senior inspector of Panvel Town police station, said they are trying to ascertain if Mulani has previously impersonated a police officer and cheated others.

devdiscourse 29 Mar 2024 9:10 am

Taxi Fare Hike: Shared taxi fare increased in many cities, now passengers will have to pay so much money

Taxi Fare Hike The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) in its recent meeting held earlier this month approved the fare revision of black and yellow non-AC taxis and blue and silver AC taxis on these three routes. Fares for shared taxi services on Mumbai to Nashik Shirdi and Pune routes have been increased from [] The post Taxi Fare Hike: Shared taxi fare increased in many cities, now passengers will have to pay so much money first appeared on informalnewz .

informalnewz 29 Mar 2024 6:00 am

Taxi rides from city to Nashik, Shirdi, Pune from Mumbai to get dearer

Travelling on AC cab to Shirdi to cost dearer by Rs 200, officials say hike is being implemented now

Mid Day 29 Mar 2024 5:37 am

MahaRERA recovers 160cr from builders

The Times of India 29 Mar 2024 5:23 am

Bank guard booked for duping couple

The Times of India 29 Mar 2024 5:22 am

Unhappy in Mahayuti, but no plans to leave yet: Athawale

The Times of India 29 Mar 2024 5:22 am

Techie falls prey to drug parcel con, loses 13.7L

The Times of India 29 Mar 2024 5:21 am

Masked man sets parked MUV ablaze in Rahatani

The Times of India 29 Mar 2024 5:21 am

Will always remember my missed stroke in 94 WC final

The Times of India 29 Mar 2024 5:21 am

New synthetic trackdamaged in 12 days

The Times of India 29 Mar 2024 5:21 am

2 trick student, steal his phone worth 7k

The Times of India 29 Mar 2024 5:21 am

Crook cheats retired CIL staffer of 28L over pension update

The Times of India 29 Mar 2024 5:20 am

Its Barne versus Waghere in Maval

The Times of India 29 Mar 2024 5:20 am

Trouble in Pune seat, Kakade challenges ticket for Mohol

The Times of India 29 Mar 2024 5:19 am

Footwear shop, car gutted in 2 separate fire incidents

The Times of India 29 Mar 2024 5:19 am

Election Preparedness Intensifies: Tripura CEO Puneet Agarwal Inspects Gomati and South Districts

Agartala, March 28, 2024: Tripuras Chief Electoral Officer, Puneet Agarwal, embarked on a comprehensive assessment of election preparedness in Gomati and South Districts on Thursday, focusing on law enforcement and security arrangements ahead of the forthcoming Lok Sabha General Election 2024. With both districts sharing a significant stretch of the international border with Bangladesh, the... The post Election Preparedness Intensifies: Tripura CEO Puneet Agarwal Inspects Gomati and South Districts appeared first on Northeast Today .

North East Today 28 Mar 2024 8:50 pm

Actress Vishakha Subhedar to receive Ram Nagarkar Kala Gaurav Award

Pune, Mar 28 (UNI) Renowned actress Vishakha Subhedar will be honoured with the Ram Nagarkar Kala Gaurav Award. The award is jointly presented by the Ram Nagarkar Kala Academy and Belvalkar Sanskrutik Manch. This was announced by Ram Nagarkars daughter-in-law, Dr. Vaijayanti Vandan Nagarkar, and Sameer Belvalkar of the Belvalkar Sanskrutik Manch. The award was... The post Actress Vishakha Subhedar to receive Ram Nagarkar Kala Gaurav Award first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .

Central Chronicle 28 Mar 2024 8:30 pm

Odishas NITA Football Academy Emerges Victorious in IWL-2 Encounter!

Bhubaneswar: In a thrilling showdown at Amal Dutta Kridangan, Kolkata on Thursday, NITA Football Academy, Odisha clinched a vital 3-2 victory against Pune Krida Prabhodhini Academy, Maharashtra. Priya Rui Das opened the scoring with an early strike, setting the tone for a fiercely contested match. Nibedita Nayak added to the excitement with a well-taken goal, [] The post Odishas NITA Football Academy Emerges Victorious in IWL-2 Encounter! appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

Pragativadi 28 Mar 2024 8:24 pm

DLIFE Launches its 23rd Showroom in Pune, Kharadi, Chandan Nagar

Indias top interior design company- DLIFE Home Interiors, opens its 23rd showroom in Indias IT business hub, Pune on 27th March 2024.

The Hindu 28 Mar 2024 6:54 pm

SRH breaks down the highest total record of IPL

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) breaks the record for the highest total in the IPL. The record for the highest total was with Royal Challengers Bangalore, which was 263 runs. RCB smashed 263/5 runs against the Pune Warriors team in the year 2013. SRHs outstanding batting broke the record as they smashed 277/3 runs against the Mumbai []

theindianwire 28 Mar 2024 6:50 pm

MH SET 2024 Admit Card Released: Download Now for April 7th Exam

The Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has released admit cards for the 39th Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH-SET) 2024. Aimed at determining eligibility for Assistant Professor roles, the exam is set for April 7, 2024, at 18 centers across Maharashtra and Goa. Candidates can access their hall tickets on setexam.unipune.ac.in. They must meticulously review details like exam subject, center, and reporting time on their admit cards, reporting any discrepancies promptly.

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 4:40 pm

IPL 2024: Batting records tumble as SRH beats MI in 523-run IPL game

Batting records tumbled as Hyderabad Sunrisers recorded a 31-run win over Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League on March 27, Wednesday with a record-breaking 523 total runs being scored in a Twenty20. Hyderabad reach 277-3, the highest total in IPL history , after an electrifying unbeaten 80 off 34 balls by Heinrich Klassen. Travis Head (62) and Abhishek Sharma (63) set the tone with blistering half-centuries. Hyderabads beefy total is the third highest in the history of mens T20 and broke Royal Challengers Bangalores IPL record of 263-5 scored against Pune Warriors in 2013. The teams combined to hit a T20 world record 38 sixes. Mumbai top-order batters were ruthless in the run-chase by the halfway stage with little cameos before Hyderabad came back strongly through skipper Pat Cummins (2-35) and Jaydev Unadkat (2-47) in the second half and restricted the five-time champion to 246-5. Rohit Sharma (26) and Ishan Kishan (34) raised Mumbais half-century in the first three overs before both fell in successive overs while looking for big shots. Top-scorer Tilak Varma, who made 64 off 34 balls, and Naman Dhir (30) then rattled an 84-run partnership before Unadkat and Cummins pulled the reigns with both batters miscuing their big shots. Tim David made an unbeaten 46 off 22 balls, but Hyderabad was always in control during the death overs in a game where bowlers were punished for plenty. Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya reacts after a miss field during the Indian Premier League cricket tournament between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad. Mumbais ploy to hold back its ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah (0-36) didnt work out well as Head smashed an 18-ball half-century and then Sharma raised the bar when he compiled his fifty off just 16 balls on a perfect batting wicket.

The New Indian Express 28 Mar 2024 4:28 pm

Mercedes-Benz GLA 200: Pros & Cons after Delhi-Mumbai E-way drive

BHPian karan1977 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I own the GLA 200 (Petrol) 2024. Got it this January and have driven it from Mumbai to Delhi and back and then to Pune and back. After 4000+kms. running here are my observations: Pros:Refined engineSmooth gear shiftsPaddle shifters make the driving funBeautiful interiorsPlenty of storage space in the front, the front centre armrest is super spaciousThe air conditioning is good (although I am yet to drive it in 40-degree + temperatures)Blind spot assist is a good feature360-degree camera is really usefulGood music systemThe multimedia interface is smooth and easy to useAuto parking is fun to use although it sometimes does not detect an empty slotVery good suspension, it's soft but not too soft making the ride comfortableCons:Missing rear window blindsMissing rear centre armrestMissing ventilated seatsOpening the tailgate with your foot gesture does not work most of the time, or maybe I am not getting the hang of itADAS auto braking is scary. I have had the car brake on its own for no reason whatsoever. Somehow it falsely detects something in front and slams the brakes. This has happened twice on Mumbai roads. Fortunately, there was no one behind me, or else I would have been rear-ended. So now I have to disable the Auto Brake Assist feature every time I start the car.The front seats are not comfortable for long drives. My wife and I drove for 14 hours on the first day and 8 hours on the 2nd dayMercedes Navigation is not as dependable as Google MapsThe seat kinetics feature is gimmicky, I don't think it made my long drive more comfortableThe rear camera pops out every time the car slows down or the vehicle behind comes close. And it is noisy! On the first day, I thought there was some loose item in the boot. Mercedes should have kept it simple and just provided a fixed camera in the rearThe air conditioning automatically changes over to take in air from the outside every 15 minutes or so. So you have to press the internal air circulation button every time you smell smoke or stinkBefore I give the mileage figures I would like to point out that my wife and I drive the car sedately. We don't rev the engine high and prefer smooth and gentle acceleration. And we keep the air conditioning on all the time. Mileage:Mumbai rush hour traffic - 4 kmpMumbai nonrush hour traffic, avg speed 40 kmph - 10 kmplMumbai Delhi Expressway (NE 4), constant speed 120 kmph, RPM 2000 - 16.5 KMPLNational Highways, average speed 60 kmph - 18 kmplMumbai Delhi Expressway (NE 4), constant speed 90 kmph, RPM 1400 - 20 kmplMumbai Delhi Expressway observationsIncomplete. Starts from Sohna near Gurgaon and goes to Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan. Thereafter you need to take the state and national highways to Bhanpura interchange near Jhalawar in Rajasthan. This goes all the way to the MP - Gujarat border. The Gujarat state highway that starts from the Gujarat border is terrible and full of potholes. But after some time you get on to the national highway and can go all the way to Vadodara. From Vadodara, you again get on to NE 4 (Mumbai Delhi Expressway) and travel to Bharuch. Surprisingly this 120 km stretch is the only portion of the expressway open in Gujarat.There are very few food malls open on the entire expressway. Most of it is still being constructedI did not see any operational gas stations on the expressway. So please ensure that you have plenty of gas before you get on the expresswayI spotted just one electric vehicle charging station (Sohna to Dausa stretch)The road is smooth but not level for most of the journey. So you will experience smooth gradual climbs and descentsThere is hardly any trafficI have seen idiots stop their vehicles in the extreme left lane and walk across to the extreme right lane just to take cuttings of the beautiful bogeanvilla plants!There was an opening in the fence on the left and I saw a farmer bring his buffalos to cross the expressway. This was in Madhya Pradesh if I am not mistakenWhile going to Delhi I took the Nashik - Indore highway and short of Indore I turned left and reached Ratlam from where I took the expresswayOn my way back I came via Gujarat. Out of the two routes, I liked the Nashik route better because the state highways in Gujarat were terrible and the traffic from Bharuch to Surat was bad. Both being industrial towns, the highways are full of trucks and there is massive air pollution because of the industries. Final conclusions I am happy with the car, it's beautiful to look at and drive. No regrets about buying it. Trip from Noida to Mumbai via GujaratDistance - 1440 kmsHome-to-home mileage - 16.1 kmpl23 hours travelling time91 litres of petrol (Rs 9500)One-way toll around 1800 Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.

Team-BHP 28 Mar 2024 4:00 pm

Hope Kerebete Does Well In Third Week: Actor Gowrishankar SRG

During its release week, Kerebete faced stiff competition from Jackie, a re-release starring Puneeth Rajkumar, which garnered more attention from audiences.

News18 28 Mar 2024 3:46 pm

26/11 Hero Sadanand Vasant Date Is Chief Of Anti-Terror Agency NIA: 5 Facts

Sadanand Vasant Date grew up in Pune and had to sell newspapers to support his family.

NDTV 28 Mar 2024 3:41 pm

MH SET Hall Ticket 2024 Out at setexam.unipune.ac.in, Direct Download Link Here

Savitribai Phule Pune University has issued a Notification for conducting the 39th M-SET (Maharashtra State Eligibility Test 2024) for the post of Assistant Professor in the Universities and Colleges of Maharashtra & Goa States. Candidates who are interested in the vacancy details and have fulfilled all eligibility criteria can read the Notification and Apply Online.

Naukrinama 28 Mar 2024 2:30 pm

50 companies in Kurkumbh MIDC face the heat as Varvand's Victoria dam runs dry

Water scarcity in Kurkumbh MIDC, Pune led to closure threats for small units due to high tanker costs. Companies demanded Khadakwasla dam water. Officials stressed judicious water use and urged separate plans.

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 1:45 pm

MSEDCL office demolished to widen Ganeshkhind Road

Pune took action to demolish an MSEDCL building for Ganeshkhind Road widening. The civic body aims to ease traffic congestion by widening the road, despite objections from environmentalists and citizens concerned about the Metro project.

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 1:40 pm

Metro operations in Pune could be extended to 11pm: Official

Pune Metro officials are considering extending operations to 11pm to accommodate demands, especially from flyers. The move may lead to improved convenience for commuters, aligning with flexible Metro timings in other cities.

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 1:15 pm

London School of Economics (LSE) student from Pune claims hatred for pro-govt views

ED summons Mahua Moitra and Darshan Hiranandhani for FEMA violations. Mamata to campaign from Krishnanagar amid allegations of harassment. Trinamool seeks EC intervention. Moitra criticizes BJP candidate, alleges NRE account transactions.

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 12:50 pm

SRHs Six-Hitting Blitz Downs MI

SRH batters demolished MI bowlers, setting a new IPL record with 277/3, surpassing RCBs 263/5 against Pune Warriors in 2013..reports Asian Lite News Sizzling half-centuries from Heinrich Klassen, Abhishek Sharma... The post SRHs Six-Hitting Blitz Downs MI first appeared on Asian Lite USA .

asianlite 28 Mar 2024 12:37 pm

HRAWIs Empowering Hospitality conclave concludes in Pune

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) HRAWI in conjunction with the Poona Hoteliers Association (PHA) successfully convened a transformative conclave titled Empowering Hospitality on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Held at the Raddison Blu Hotel in Pune, the event saw industry stalwarts gather to explore critical facets of hospitality excellence. The event, which delved... The post HRAWIs Empowering Hospitality conclave concludes in Pune first appeared on Hospitality Biz India : India hospitality news, hospitality business analysis . The post HRAWIs Empowering Hospitality conclave concludes in Pune appeared first on Hospitality Biz India : India hospitality news, hospitality business analysis .

hospitalitybizindia 28 Mar 2024 11:51 am

My interest in learning dance and fighting came from Puneeth Rajkumar, says Yuva Rajkumar - The New Indian Express

My interest in learning dance and fighting came from Puneeth Rajkumar, says Yuva Rajkumar The New Indian Express

Google News 28 Mar 2024 11:04 am

My interest in learning dance and fighting came from Puneeth Rajkumar, says Yuva Rajkumar

After a long-awaited journey, Yuva Rajkumar, the latest from the Rajkumar family, is finally all set to make his big screen debut. As anticipation mounts for the much-hyped release of his film Yuva, we delve into the whirlwind of emotions and pressure he navigates as an actor. Ahead of the release of his first film as an actor, Yuva Rajkumar talks to CE about his journey from aspiring to become an actor since childhood to then looking forward to seeing himself in a film. For the uninitiated, he is the son of Raghavendra Rajkumar, the nephew of Shivarajkumar and Puneeth Rajkumar, and the brother of actor Vinay Rajkumar. Excerpts Mixed emotions There is excitement and happiness as my long-time acting aspiration is finally coming true. However, there is also anxiety. Ive been busy promoting the film, making rounds for interviews, and seeking divine intervention through temple visits. Amidst all this, I find myself unable to fully grasp the feelings of a debutant, says Yuva Rajkumar. Manoeuvering doubts and expectations For Yuva Rajkumar, coming from the Rajkumar familys legacy, the journey to pursuing his childhood dream of becoming an actor was far from conventional. Despite harbouring this aspiration since youth, he didnt outwardly display his acting intentions until just a few years ago. Until then, he focused on completing his education, even diverting his attention towards opening an IAS/KAS academy, and later prioritising his personal life by getting married before finally taking a plunge into the industry. Reflecting on the prolonged gap between nurturing his desire to act and actually starting the journey, Yuva Rajkumar explains, It was always my childhood dream, but growing up, my teachers and peers questioned my decision to pursue education rather than immediately diving into acting. Their assumptions were that it would be easy for me due to my familys background in cinema, which I was upset about. I refused to let others dictate my future and remained steadfast in completing my education, a sentiment strongly echoed by my parents, who stressed the importance of having a fallback plan in an unpredictable industry. Navigating setbacks and new opportunities Professionally, Yuva Rajkumars decision to enter the industry was a calculated one. He sought training in various aspects of acting in Mumbai and Bengaluru, honing his skills until he felt adequately prepared to face the camera. The announcement of his foray into films came at the Natasaarvabhowma audio launch, with a dance performance in the presence of his uncle Puneeth Rajkumar, despite facing doubt and societal expectations. After working behind the scenes for his brother Vinay Rajkumars films, Siddartha and Run Antony, and following his training, Yuva Rajkumar announced a project, but the film didnt take off. Then, with the untimely death of Puneeth Rajkumar, Yuvas launch as an actor took a few more months before it was decided that director Santhosh Ananddram would do it. It was Ashwini aunty (Puneeth Rajkumars wife) who discussed launching me with producer Vijay Kiragandur. Even Chikkappa had discussed it with the producer time and again. Thats when the producer and I met. Vijay sir felt that Santhosh Ananddram was the right director for my launchpad, which certainly gave me confidence, and everything fell into place, says Yuva Rajkumar. I had met Santhosh a few times and was familiar with his work. But I never thought he would direct my first film, which I think was Gods blessing. A promising beginning The flagship for Hombale Films began with Puneeth Rajkumars Nininndale; today they are bankrolling the project for Yuva Rajkumar, which also marks their first launch for an actor. Beginning my career in the film industry, at one point, I had no clue where I was heading. I am thankful to Vijay Kiragandur for launching a new hero like me through their banner, he says. Collaborative endeavours Working with Santhosh Ananddram began right at the scripting stage, which has been an enlightening journey, Yuva Rajkumar shares. The teams unwavering support has truly been a guiding light for me, he adds. Talking about his character and performance in the film, he says, Yuvas character resonates with everyone; its a portrayal of the human experience. Ive poured my heart into this role, fueled by the collaborative spirit of the team. With a glint of determination, he continues, And if ever a scene didnt quite hit the mark, our director stepped in, demonstrating the vision firsthand. Each film is a lesson, a stepping stone to growth. Emulating inspirations From the rushes and posters, his dance and action have often been referred to as a case of him trying to match Puneeths style of dance steps, fights, and mannerismsan observation Yuva agrees with. He says that his interest in learning dance and fighting came from Puneeth. I would see Chikkappa practicing his dance and necessary fight movements at home when I watched. Growing up, I would even try the jigs and fights I saw him doing. He is definitely an inspiration. I have watched every film of my uncle and observed his every fight and dance move, as well as his body language. However, that perfection is certainly difficult to match. To get there, there needs to be more practice, and mistakes noted in my initial film should definitely be rectified. Expanding horizons While Yuva Rajkumar is planning to regularise his outings on silver screens, he is ready to take on a broader range of roles. I want to be in different characters, scripts, and subjects of different timelineshistorical, crime, family-oriented, romanticacross all genres. Of course, I want to do more films at regular intervals, says the actor, who has taken a few nuances from Puneeth in terms of the dynamics of cinema. Diversifying interests Will Yuva Rajkumar focus only on his acting career? Or will he also get into his family business, Vajreshwari Combines, with a plan to revive it? Explaining this, the actor shares, Today, Vajreshwari Combines has taken a different turn and has become PRK Productions. This is a production company managed by Ashwini aunty, who is very keen to explore new talents and fresh directors. I am part of the proceedings. Even Ashwini aunty has involved me in discussions of the various projects. Right now, my focus has been acting, but definitely in the future, Ill try and give my best.

The New Indian Express 28 Mar 2024 11:04 am

Pune has all the catalysts to become countrys AI startup hub: Panelists at AI Alliance

Panelists at CNBC-TV18 Moneycontrol#39;s AI Alliance Pune highlighted the city#39;s potential, citing the automotive industry and educational institutions as key assets

Money Control 28 Mar 2024 10:23 am

Pune has all the catalysts to become countrys AI startup hub: Panelists at AI Alliance

Panelists at CNBC-TV18 Moneycontrol#39;s AI Alliance Pune highlighted the city#39;s potential, citing the automotive industry and educational institutions as key assets

Money Control 28 Mar 2024 10:23 am

Dawn of new hope

BENGALURU: For what feels like aeons, fiercely loyal fans of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have been chanting Ee Sala Cup Namde at every opportunity they get. But for the last few seasons of IPL, those once-hopeful words began to ring hollow, as the team consistently failed to live up to lofty expectations. But the recent triumph of the RCB womens team in the second edition of the Womens Premier League (WPL) has reignited the spark for many disillusioned fans, while administering a fresh dose of hope for those that have stayed true to the team. To be completely honest, I stopped supporting the mens RCB team a while ago. Im a Kannadiga, but I was disappointed with the way the team managed its players, shares Madhuri B, a marketing professional, adding, But when the WPL began, I started supporting the RCB womens team and it was amazing to watch them lift that trophy. I think that has also kind of changed my mind about the mens team. I have never been to a mens team match before, but this time I want to go watch them live and support them. Abhishek Singh, a financial advisor and staunch RCB supporter since the teams inception, agrees. The WPL title has changed fan perception, he says, People are more hopeful than ever that the mens team can finally emulate that success. This newfound optimism has fuelled a surge in demand for tickets to RCBs matches - a surge that has ironically left many fans like Singh unable to secure seats. Theres been a huge demand compared to previous years, he says, adding, I wanted to go for the match against CSK but it wasnt possible. Hopefully, I can book early enough for the upcoming matches and witness the live action, Smriti Mandhana For fans like Rahul Deshpande, a senior risk analyst, the initial attraction of the team was its local flavour. I have been a fan of RCB since its inception, mainly due to the local flavour that we had initially with Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble. As we proceed we have had local stars like Akhil Balchandra and Vinay Kumar and the craze started getting even more with stars like Ross Taylor. Not just the players, but supporting the city itself excites us being a Kannadiga. The Chinnaswamy atmosphere when we go and watch the matches is completely mad, he shares. But over the years, fans have expressed disappointment at the team for ignoring local talent. This season, however, the team decided to bring the Kannadiga identity to the fore. The team seems to be finally listening to their fans and bringing the Kannada identity to the fore. Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar unveiled their new jersey at an event that was predominantly done in Kannada. Virat Kohli even said that Idu RCB ya hosa adhyaya, shares Sumanth Shivakumar, an analog photographer. (RCB vs KKR at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, on March 29)

The New Indian Express 28 Mar 2024 10:10 am

Shiv Sena's Shivtare, who announced to fight Baramati LS seat as independent, meets CM, Deputy CMs

Shiv Sena's Shivtare, who announced to fight Baramati LS seat as independent, meets CM, Deputy CMs Former Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena leader Vijay Shivtare, who has announced to fight the upcoming Lok Sabha election from Baramati seat in Maharashtra as an independent candidate, has held a meeting with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar were also present at the meeting held post-Wednesday midnight here, a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said. During their meeting, Shivtare discussed various issues regarding Purandar taluka in Pune district and the hardships faced by the people. The deliberations were positive, it said. Shinde resolved all issues that Shivtare raised in the meeting. He will spell out his future course of action during a press conference, the statement said. The Shiv Sena, Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) currently share power in Maharashtra as 'Mahayuti' (grand alliance). Earlier this month, Shivtare announced that he would contest the upcoming Lok Sabha election from Baramati as an independent candidate to be the ''voice of common voters'' of the constituency. Prior to that, NCP (SP) head Sharad Pawar said MP Supriya Sule would be his party's candidate from Baramati, amid speculation that his nephew and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar could be fielded from there. Baramati in Pune district is the political stronghold of Pawars. Shivtare, who belongs to the ruling Shiv Sena led by CM Shinde, had represented the Purandar assembly seat in Baramati before facing defeat in 2019. Sanjay Jagtap of the Congress defeated Shivtare from Purandar in 2019.

devdiscourse 28 Mar 2024 10:01 am

Road Trip vs Public Transport vs Transporting Vehicle

BHPian Roark recently shared this with other enthusiasts. So, we are at that time of the year, when trip planning is at its zenith. Locations within the country, time at hand for travel, mode of transport et all. And as clockwork precision, the mode of transport is a massive point of contention between missus and me. Not to even mention the length of the travel and locations - that brings up the 2nd and 3rd tier of heart-burn. The 1st is always reserved for the mode of transport - own vehicle or public transport We have gone on trips via public transport to far flung places such as Ladakh as well but somehow I feel the convenience of having your own car and leisure of timing the departure/arrival at a location is just too much of positive in favour of own transport where as the clear negative is the time taken to reach a destination. Just take Lahaul/Spiti we were planning this summer. A flight and a rented car will take us to Manali in a day's time, where as driving down from Mumbai would take anywhere between 2-3 days time. I am not even getting another joker in the mix - the cost (though I feel it might turn out a bit cheaper driving down, but then it is up for debate). Just a day before we had a mini showdown - drive or take public transport. So I thought about another option of transporting the car to the nearest rail head. So if Lahaul/Spiti trip is concerned, transport the car to New Delhi by train or we take North East, transport it to New Jalpaiguri or Siliguri by train. Accordingly, book your flights, save time of reaching the desired location and also have own car for the trip. Agreed, this option would turn out to be an expensive affair but then anything to have the leisure and convenience of driving your vehicle at far flung destinations. Let me add a note here - I have tried self-drive cars. If one is lucky you would get a well maintained car or else, boy, is it a hazard!! I had done a self-drive from Chennai to Pondi. Gosh the car was total wreck. The headlights were non-existent, gear-shift was like shifting in an old 'khekda' truck and not to mention the ride. Add to it we were driving late evening on the ECR - unknown road, unknown location and unknown rickety car. Whew!, too many unknowns. From that day onwards, I swore not to ever go for a self-drive. As I mentioned earlier, I had gone to locations using a rented car but then I find the experience quite restrictive. There are certain locations to which the driver won't take the car or look to charge more or there is a certain time we are allowed to stay etc. I remember for the Ladakh trip (way back in 2008-2009 I guess) we were at Pangong Tso, and I saw a road which went ahead (presumably towards Chushul). Though I had not researched much about the location, I was interested to go on that road, to which the driver flatly refused - 'Can't go there - that road leads up towards Chinese territory' or something to that effect he said. On an earlier visit to Sikkim (sometime in 2005-2006) we were at the mercy of the North Sikkim driver (North Sikkim drivers are pretty notorious of being a cartel) when we were on a trip to Lachung/Yumthang. Again his writ ran absolutely large on us - where all locations to go, how much time to spend there etc. So, to encapsulate, how does this transportation to a nearest rail head work? Is it feasible - money wise, time wise and of course safety wise. It shouldn't be that one receives the car with dents and nicks all over the body. Has anybody tried it before? The reason I also ask is that the 'to' journey is always fun - anticipation, excitement and looking forward to see new locations et al. But the 'fro' journey tends to be monotonous. It tends to be bit of drag and feels like endless, objective driven driving - need to get home at the earliest at an appointed date/time type. Also, much easier for me to inspire the ladies (daughter added to the 'others' club) at home for a road trip. Here's what BHPian mygodbole had to say about the matter:Short answer: Transportation to nearest railhead in insanely expensive since you NEED to hire an entire carriage (you can stick in upto three SUVs on one) for the duration. I checked the Patna > Pune charges a few months back and was shocked when told that it would cost me Rs.2.5 lakh + insurance + handling. Time frame given was between 14 days and six weeks. (I took a flight to Patna and drove back over three days). Another option can be to use a car transport by truck. This is still not cheap and road transport is exposed to the variables of weather/politics/road conditions and again the time frame is remains flexible. On the 'fro' part, one of my personal rules is never to set a deadline for any journey. Too stressful. I have devised a distraction: I chalk out 5-6 'attractions' on the way home. If I sense boredom/restlessness, I 'cancel' one attraction at a time. If no boredom, we actually visit the attraction, even if it for a hour or so. Drive safe.Here's what BHPian am1m had to say about the matter:If it was a bike, it makes perfect sense to transport to nearest railhead and then continue on your journey. But for a car, I'd much rather provision the extra days and drive there. Make a journey of it, find some interesting places on the way and explore those as well. Maybe give car/bike rentals at the destination another go? Find a better service provider with better cars, avoid peak tourist seasons when you will have a better choice of vehicles. I think that is the most convenient, take a train or flight and rent a vehicle there.Here's what BHPian robby0707 had to say about the matter:Honestly, from your post, i think you already know the answer. That is yo take your car and drive. The problem is that missus is not convinced. I do not think that missus will be convinced by our replies here too. One way of convincing her is to make her understand the perils of hiring an unknown car and driving through unknown roads one by one. One option if possible is for the missus and daughter to catch a flight and you can start early and reach delhi by the time they arrive. You get to drive your own car and they get to save time.Here's what BHPian IAmGroot had to say about the matter:I was contemplating something similar. Has anyone tried hiring a driver who can take your car to a long distance? Someone who can start a day or two early and reach just in time you reach by flight or train. Is there any such professional service? The catch here is letting someone drive your car for few days. Konkan railway has this RO-RO service for trucks. Would have been great to have similar service for Car's, where you can load your car on flat-bed wagon and just relax on attached 3-Tier AC coach. Best of both worlds!Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.

Team-BHP 28 Mar 2024 10:00 am

A look at records made during Sunrisers Hyderabad-Mumbai Indians IPL clash

The 277/3 by SRH is the highest-ever total in IPL history, outdoing the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) total of 263/5 in their 20 overs against Pune Warriors India back in 2013. In that match, Chris Gayle made 175* in 66 balls, with 13 fours and 17 sixes.

The Economic Times 28 Mar 2024 8:52 am

House sales hit fresh decadal high

NEW DELHI : Quarterly housing sales during January-March 2024 period (Q1, 2024) are at decadal high with 1,30,170 units sold across the top 7 cities, showed latest data from property consultant ANAROCK. This is a 14% yearly rise compared to 1,13,775 units sold in Q1 of 2023. Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and Pune accounted for over 51% of the total sales in top 7 cities in Q1 of 2024, with MMR recording a 24% and Pune witnessing a 15% yearly jump. New launches across the top 7 cities continued above the 1 lakh mark but witnessed a mere 1% yearly rise to 1,10,865 units in Q1 of 2024. Anuj Puri, Chairman, ANAROCK Group, said, The quarter has recorded the highest ever sales in the last decade amid a significant rise in demand for high-ticket priced homes priced Rs 1.5 crore and above. MMR saw the highest housing sales of 42,920 units in Q1 2024 while Pune saw 22,990 units sold in Q1 2024. Hyderabad recorded sales of 19,660 units in Q1 2024, a 38% increase while National Capital Region (NCR) saw a 9% decline in housing sales to 17,160 units. Kolkata saw a decline of 9% in housing sales to Q1 2023 to 5,650 units. In Bengaluru, sales grew by 14% to 17,790 units sold. Chennai saw 5,510 units sold in Q1 2024 a decline of 6% over Q1 2023 due to factors like introduction of Tamil Nadu governments three-tier guideline values for apartment complexes in late 2023, and high stamp duty and registration charges. Average residential property prices across the top 7 cities in the January-March 2024 period grew between 10-32% in Q1 2024 when compared to Q1 2023. Hyderabad and Bengaluru recorded the highest annual price jump of over 32% and 25%, respectively, as per Anarock. The current demand curve suggests that prices will continue to increase in FY25 as well, given that demand is still holding up across markets and price segments. Prices will continue to rise across mid, premium and luxury segments, said Viswa Prathap Desu, COO-Residential, Brigade Group. Desu added that demand dynamics coupled with shifting customer preferences is expected to continue to drive robust sales along with healthy price increases. Despite new launches remaining above 1 lakh mark in this quarter, inventory in top 7 cities fell by 7% annually from 6,26,750 units by Q1, 2023-end to about 5,80,890 units by Q1, 2024-end. Among top cities, NCR saw highest fall of 27% in its unsold stock in Q1 2024.

The New Indian Express 28 Mar 2024 8:43 am

Man jumps from train to catch mobile phone thief, dies

24-year-old bank employee from Pune, Prabhas Bhange, died chasing a mobile thief on the Siddheshwar Express. Aakash Jadhav caught stealing victim's phone. Bhange worked as a cashier. FIR filed under Section 304 and Section 382.

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 7:54 am

Youths damage 4 bikes after row over Holi celebrations

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 5:24 am

Four booked for assault on teen with sickles

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 5:23 am

Over 24,000 govt schools in Maha run kitchen gardens

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 5:23 am

Cops seize 50L cash from SUV on expressway

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 5:23 am

Udyanrajes supporters jam highway

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 5:23 am

Civic body eyes completion of pre-monsoon works by mid-May

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 5:22 am

Illegal toddy manufacturing racket busted; 2 men nabbed

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 5:22 am

LSE student from city claims hatred for pro-govt views

Satyam Surana, a London School of Economics student, faced a hate campaign during elections due to alleged political views. Despite support for LGBTQIA+ rights, he received the least votes among 42 candidates.

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 5:22 am

3D printers bring DIY projects, gifts to life

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 5:22 am

Traffic, basic infra focus of Pune Lok Sabha candidates

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 5:21 am

Forest guard among three injured in leopard attack

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 5:21 am

Paint firmsRanje plant catches fire; none injured

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 5:21 am

Remote storage facilities save space, money for many

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 5:21 am

Cycling enthusiasts ride it out on citys dirt track

Pune-based Dwain Borges (20) was always interested in mountain biking but due to the lack of resources and information, he wasnt able to pursue it. That was until he found out about Spirit of Moglia dirt pump track located in Gahunje, Dehu Road, where he could learn mountain biking under the guidance of trained experts. Curious about mountain biking? Heres all you need to know about the community of cyclists and what you need to get started.

The Times of India 28 Mar 2024 12:00 am

IPL 2024: Fifties From Klaasen, Abhishek And Head Set Up SRHs 31-run Win Over MI In Six-hitting Run Fest (ld)

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Sizzling half-centuries from Heinrich Klassen, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head helped Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians by 31 runs in a six-hitting run-fest match eight of IPL 2024 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday. The SRH batters unleashing an absolute batting massacre on MIs bowlers meant they set a new record for the highest-ever total in the IPL via a mammoth 277/3 and broke the record of Royal Challengers Bengaluru who made 263/5 against Pune Warriors India in 2013. Their 277/3 is also the third-highest total in all men's T20 games. Head began the blitzkrieg by reaching his fifty in 18 balls to eventually make 62, before Abhishek brought out his onslaught to get the fastest half-century of the ongoing competition in 16 deliveries. Though Klassen got his fifty in 23 balls, he unleashed big hits to further entertain the capacity crowd by remaining unbeaten on 80 off 34 balls, proving why hes one of the best batters in T20 cricket. For MI, their bowlers bowled too many short balls and their bowling changes didnt make for the smartest moves in the face of a never-ending onslaught from the trio of Head, Abhishek and Klassen. Moreover, they conceded a lot of extras and fielding wasnt up to the mark in what is already turning out to be a forgettable match for them. MI looked to get the chase done thanks to heroics of Tilak Varma, who made a stunning 64 off 34 balls at his home ground, and other batters like Ishan Kishan and Tim David chipping in. But SRHs bowlers shined by giving no pace and keeping the scoring rate in check in the middle overs to keep MI to 246/5. With this being MIs second defeat in a game where many records tumbled in front of 35,080 fans, questions will be asked of their listless bowling and changes made in the line-up, as well as of captain Hardik Pandyas performance and decision making. Electing to bat first, SRH lost Mayank Agarwal when he top-edged a pull to mid-on off Hardik. But Head was stirring up carnage from the other end getting off the mark with a cracking drive off the teenaged debutant pacer Kwena Maphaka and being dropped by David on five at mid-off. Head turned the heat on Maphaka in a 22-run third over, smacking two sixes and two overs, with a 98m clubbed six over deep mid-wicket being the standout. Head then teared into Hardik by hitting three stunning fours to take 13 runs off the over. After Jasprit Bumrah gave away only five runs in his first over, Head hit two fours second of which got him his 18-ball fifty and as many sixes after Abhishek hit a maximum to take 23 runs off Gerald Coetzee, as SRH made 81/1 in six overs, the best-ever power-play score for the franchise in their history of IPL. Thanks to Head's 62 off 24 balls, before being dismissed while trying to upper cut off Coetzee, SRH brought up their 100 in just the seventh over. If MI felt they would some respite, they were mistaken as Abhishek stepped up to continue raining boundaries at the Uppal. Abhishek carted Piyush Chawla for three humungous sixes, before taking back-to-back boundaries off Coetzee. He added more misery to Maphakas tough night by two fours and as many sixes to get his fifty off just 16 deliveries - overtaking his team-mate Head's record of the fastest-ever fifty of the competition and by an SRH batter set 20 deliveries ago. Chawla was carted for another six, before the leg-spinner took Abhishek out with a short ball which he pulled straight to deep mid-wicket. Klassen joined the powerful boundary-hitting party by launching a six each off Hardik, Bumrah and Shams Mulani. He then took a four and six off Maphaka, who finished with 0/66 in four overs, the most expensive spell by a debutant in the IPL, before launching Coetzee for a six over long-off fence and then take a brace to get his fifty in 23 balls. Klassen brought up SRHs 250 by smacking a Bumrah full-toss over the non-striker for four and drove the pacer for another boundary. He went on to smash a four and two sixes off Mulani in the final over to set a new record for the highest-ever score in the IPL. Chasing a mammoth 278, Rohit Sharma and Kishan were off the mark from the word go. Rohit hit Unadkat for two leg-side sixes in the second over, while Kishan smacked Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a four and three maximums in the third over as MI reached 50/0. But Shahbaz Ahmed struck with his second ball in the fourth over to have Kishan slog-sweeping to deep mid-wicket and fall for a 13-ball 34. Rohit was dropped by Abdul Samad at mid-on, but couldnt make much of the reprieve as his top-edge on the pull was caught by backward square leg off Pat Cummins. Naman Dhir and Tilak began to deal in hitting sixes regularly off SRHs bowlers to keep MI in the hunt of a massive chase. The standout point came when Tilak scooped, switch-hit and swept Shahbaz for three sixes in the tenth over, before slamming a four off Jaydev Unadkat through extra cover to get his fifty in 24 balls. The 84-run stand off 37 balls for the third wicket ended when Dhir slashed straight to extra cover off Unadkat. Tilak and Hardik hit three boundaries between themselves, before the former was tricked by a slower delivery from Cummins and was caught at long-on, after the strategic timeout. MI went 20 balls without a boundary, before David flicked, slashed and smashed Bhuvneshwar for a four and two sixes. David would hit Unadkat for a six and four each, before the pacer bounced back by having Hardik top-edge a pull to keeper behind. Impact Player Romario Shepherd hit a six and two fours in the final over, but it wasnt enough to deny SRH a win in an absolute run-fest of a match which had the most runs scored collectively (523) and most sixes ever hit in a T20 game (38). Brief Scores: Sunrisers Hyderabad 277/3 in 20 overs (Heinrich Klassen 80 not out, Abhishek Sharma 63; Piyush Chawla 1-34, Hardik Pandya 1-46) beat Mumbai Indians 246/5 in 20 overs (Tilak Varma 64, Tim David 42 not out; Pat Cummins 2-35, Jaydev Unadkat 2-47) by 31 runs

CNMSports 27 Mar 2024 11:54 pm

26/11 hero Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

Date, a 1990 Indian Police Service officer of the Maharashtra cadre who once sold newspapers in Pune to financially support his family, was honoured with the President's Police medal for gallantry for his role in what has come to be known as the 26/11 attack.

Rediff 27 Mar 2024 10:48 pm

IPL 2024: Fifties From Klaasen, Abhishek And Head Take SRH To Astonishing 277/3 Against MI

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Sizzling half-centuries from Heinrich Klassen, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head helped Sunrisers Hyderabad amass an astonishing 277/3 against Mumbai Indians in match eight of IPL 2024 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday. The SRH batters unleashing an absolute batting massacre on MIs bowlers meant they set a new record for the highest-ever total in the IPL and broke the record of Royal Challengers Bengaluru who made 263/5 against Pune Warriors India in 2013. Their 277/3 is also the third-highest total in all men's T20 games. Head began the blitzkrieg by reaching his fifty in 18 balls to eventually make 62, before Abhishek brought out his onslaught to get the fastest half-century of the ongoing competition in 16 deliveries. Though Klassen got his fifty in 23 balls, he unleashed big hits to further entertain the capacity crowd by remaining unbeaten on 80 off 34 balls, proving why hes one of the best batters in T20 cricket. For MI, their bowlers bowled too many short balls and their bowling changes didnt make for the smartest moves in the face of a never-ending onslaught from the trio of Head, Abhishek and Klassen. Moreover, they conceded a lot of extras and fielding wasnt up to the mark in what is already turning out to be a forgettable match for them. Electing to bat first, SRH lost Mayank Agarwal when he top-edged a pull to mid-on off Hardik Pandya. But Head was stirring up carnage from the other end getting off the mark with a cracking drive off the teenaged debutant pacer Kwena Maphaka and being dropped by Tim David on five at mid-off. Head turned the heat on Maphaka in a 22-run third over, smacking two sixes and two overs, with a 98m clubbed six over deep mid-wicket being the standout. After Hardik took out Mayank, Head teared into him by hitting three stunning fours to take 13 runs off the over. After Jasprit Bumrah gave away only five runs in his first over, Head hit two fours second of which got him his 18-ball fifty and as many sixes after Abhishek Sharma hit a maximum to take 23 runs off Gerald Coetzee, as SRH made 81/1 in six overs, the best-ever power-play score for the franchise in their history of IPL. Thanks to Head's 62 off 24 balls, before being dismissed while trying to upper cut off Coetzee, SRH brought up their 100 in just the seventh over. If MI felt they would some respite, they were mistaken as Abhishek stepped up to continue raining boundaries at the Uppal. Abhishek carted Piyush Chawla for three humungous sixes, before taking back-to-back boundaries off Coetzee. He added more misery to Maphakas tough night by two fours and as many sixes to get his fifty off just 16 deliveries - overtaking his team-mate Head's record of the fastest-ever fifty of the competition and by an SRH batter set 20 deliveries ago. Chawla was carted for another six, before the leg-spinner took Abhishek out with a short ball which he pulled straight to deep mid-wicket. Klassen joined the powerful boundary-hitting party by launching a six each off Hardik, Bumrah and Shams Mulani. He then took a four and six off Maphaka, who finished with 0/66 in four overs, the most expensive spell by a debutant in the IPL, before launching Coetzee for a six over long-off fence and then take a brace to get his fifty in 23 balls. Klassen brought up SRHs 250 by smacking a Bumrah full-toss over the non-striker for four and drove the pacer for another boundary. He went on to smash a four and two sixes off Shams Mulani in the final over to set a new record for the highest-ever score in the IPL. Brief Scores: Sunrisers Hyderabad 277/3 in 20 overs (Heinrich Klassen 80 not out, Abhishek Sharma 63; Piyush Chawla 1-34, Hardik Pandya 1-46) against Mumbai Indians

CNMSports 27 Mar 2024 9:42 pm

Head, Klaasen, Sharma hit fifties as Sunrisers post record score of 277/3 vs Mumbai

CHENNAI: Blistering half-centuries from Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen helped Sunrisers Hyderabad post the highest team total in the history of Indian Premier League, 277/3 against Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The previous record was held by Royal Challengers Bengaluru when they scored 263/5 against Pune Warriors in 2013. Put into bat, Head did not take any time get things going. The Australian, playing his first match for the franchise, welcomed Kwena Maphaka with a boundary. He then went on an onslaught, taking two fours off Hardik Pandya. When Maphaka came back, Head went ballistic hitting two sixes and as many fours in four deliveries. While Jasprit Bumrah bowled a quiet over, Head hit hattrick off fours against Pandya and before you know the Australian had reached his fifty in 18 balls. Once Mayank Agarwal got out, Abhikesh Sharma joined Head in the carnage as the two left-handers did not leave any stone unturned. With Hardik saving Bumrah for the death, Head and Sharma went berserk. Sharma hit three sixes in a Piyush Chawla over and continued the momentum even as Head got out for 62. The youngster brought up his half-century in just 16 balls as SRH finished ten overs with 148/2. Maphaka, on his debut, did not have it easy as he went for 48 runs in three overs. When it looked like SRH are going to go past 300, Chawla dismissed Sharma for 63. In came Klaasen, who along with Aiden Markram, kept the momentum going. The duo did not take any risk against Bumrah, but were happy to pick up boundaries against everyone else. Klaasen even hit Bumrah for a six and with at least one boundary an over in that phase, he got into groove. When Maphaka came back for his last over, he was hit for two fours and a six and in the 18th over Klaasen brought up his half century in 23 balls. With 21 runs needed off two overs to breach the highest total in the IPL, Bumrah delivered the penultimate over and Klaasen managed to hit the pacer for two fours as SRH finished the over with 256/3. In the final over by Shams Mulani, Klaasen hit two sixes and a four as SRH finished with 277/3 in 20 overs. Klaasen remained unbeaten on 80 of 34 along with Markram who scored 42 off 28.

The New Indian Express 27 Mar 2024 9:33 pm

Carnage in Hyderabad! Sunrisers Hyderabad rewrite IPL history with highest total ever

Led by the explosive performances of Heinrich Klaasen (80 not out off 34), Abhishek Sharma (63 off 23), and Travis Head (62 off 24), Sunrisers Hyderabad amassed a staggering total of 277/3 in their allotted 20 overs. This incredible feat saw them break the 11-year-old record for the highest-ever team total in an IPL innings, previously held by Royal Challengers Bengaluru against now-defunct Pune Warriors India in 2013.

The Times of India 27 Mar 2024 9:30 pm

Six Naxals killed in encounter with security personnel in Chattisgarh

BIJAPUR: Six Naxalites, including deputy commander Punem Nagesh, his wife, and another female cadre, were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Wednesday, a police officer said. Many other Naxalites were believed to have been injured in the gunfight and a search operation was underway in the area, he said, adding that no security personnel was injured. The six slain Naxalites collectively carried a bounty of Rs 14 lakh on them, the officer said. The slain deputy commander of Maoists' PLGA platoon no.10 Punem Nagesh was instrumental in carrying out several deadly attacks on security forces in the past. The gunfight took place at around 8 am in jungles along the Talperu river near Chipurbhatti village under Basaguda police station area, when a joint team of security personnel was conducting an anti-Naxal operation, Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj P told PTI. The operation was launched based on inputs about the presence of cadres belonging to Maoists PLGA platoons no.9 and 10, who were involved in the murder of three civilians near Basaguda during the Holi festival celebrated on Monday, he said. The personnel belonging to the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Central Reserve Police Force's 229th and 168th battalions and 205th and 210th battalion of CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action- an elite unit of CRPF) were involved in the operation, the police officer said. The patrolling team came under fire near the Talperu river, he said, adding that the exchange of fire continued for about an hour after which bodies of six Naxalites were recovered from the spot. Security personnel found arms and ammunition from the spot of the encounter. A carbine gun, factory-made 9 mm pistol, country-made 9 mm pistol, 12 bore gun, muzzle-loading gun, 10 live cartridges of SLR, two tiffin bombs, gelatin sticks, safety fuses, Maoist bags, medicines and other items of daily use were also seized from the spot, the IGP said. Sundarraj further said security personnel have gunned down 37 Naxalites so far in separate encounters in the Bastar region, comprising seven districts, since December 2023. The killed Naxalites were identified as Punem Nagesh, his wife Vetti Soni (30), Aaytu Punem (28), Sukka Oyam (40), Nuppo Moka (30), and Kovasi Gangi (27), said Bijapur Superintendent of Police Jitendra Kumar Yadav. Nagesh was active as the Deputy Commander of Maoists' PLGA platoon no.10. His wife was also a member of the same formation. The couple carried rewards of Rs 5 lakh and Rs 2 lakh on their heads, respectively, he said. Gangi was an area committee member of Maoists and carried a reward of Rs 5 lakh on her head, the SP added. Aaytu Punem was an active member of PLGA platoon no.10, who was carrying a reward of Rs 2 lakh on his head. Oyam was a small action team commander while Moka worked as a militia section commander, he said. The slain Naxalites were involved in several incidents including the deadly Tekalgudiyam attack (in Bijapur) on April 3, 2021, wherein 22 troopers were killed and more than 35 others injured. They were also involved in the murder of three villagers near Basaguda on Monday, he added. Many other Naxalites were reported to be injured in the gunfight and the search operation was still underway in the area, according to Yadav. Naxalites generally observe the Tactical Counter Offensive Campaign (TCOC) between March and June in summer and step up their activities. A large number of attacks on security forces have taken place in the Bastar region during this period. However, Wednesday's encounter seems to have dealt a massive blow to Naxalites who lost key cadres. Bastar Lok Sabha constituency will go to polls in the first phase of three-phase general elections in Chhattisgarh on April 19.

The New Indian Express 27 Mar 2024 7:52 pm

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Sadanand Vasant Date: 26/11 hero becomes new NIA chief

Sadanand Vasant Date: 26/11 hero becomes new NIA chief He fought Ajmal Kasab and his LeT colleague Abu Ismail, received splinter injuries and held them off till he fell unconscious. On Wednesday, 16 years later, Sadanand Vasant Date was appointed head of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the agency that came up in the aftermath of the three-day terror siege of Mumbai. Date, a 1990 IPS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, was honoured with the President's Police medal for gallantry for his role in what has come to be known as the 26/11 attack. Only fitting perhaps that he takes over as director general of the agency specifically tasked with probing terror cases. On that fateful night of November 26, 2008, Date, who was then additional commissioner of police, central region, received a call about terrorists firing indiscriminately near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. A short while earlier, 10 terrorists had sneaked in in a boat and fanned out across Mumbai. By the time, Date and his team reached CST, Kasab and Ismail, both members of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, had left and occupied the roof of the Cama hospital nearby. The team followed them there. The police team was operating blind. They knew that two people were up there but did not have any information about the arms and ammunition in the possession of the terrorists. Nonetheless, the Date-led team decided to take on the two. In retaliation to the gunshots, the terrorists lobbed hand grenades at the approaching police team and Date was hit by splinters in his hands and legs. Undeterred by the injury, Date continued to fire at the two terrorists besides informing other senior officers about their location. After holding them for an hour, Date fell unconscious after losing a lot of blood. The teams swift response and decisive actions were instrumental in managing the crisis at the hospital for the patients, including scores of women and children. The night saw 18 Mumbai Police personnel laying down their lives. Among those killed were senior IPS officers Hemant Karkare and Ashok Kamte besides encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar and assistant sub-inspector Tuka Ram Omble, who was instrumental in arresting Kasab, the Pakistani LeT operative caught alive and hanged in November 2012. Ismail was killed by Omble. Date, 57, who was Maharashtra ATS chief till Wednesday, also served as DIG in the Central Bureau of Investigation, IG (Ops) in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Commissioner of Police for Mira-Bhayandar and Vasai-Virar city near Mumbai. He has an MCom as well as a doctorate in economic offences from Pune university.

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