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MI-W vs RCB-W, Match 1 , Cricket Tips :The fourth edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL 2026) is all set to start. Mumbai Indians Women will put their title on the line against the other four opponents. The first game of the tournament will feature a contest between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This contest will kick off at 7:30 PM IST on Friday at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai at 7:30 PM IST. This will start another action-packed season of the WPL. RCB-W will be without their premier player, Ellyse Perry. MI-W have all their aces with them, and they will be keen to start the tournament with a win. MI-W vs RCB-W: Match Details Date : January 9, 2026 (Friday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue : Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai MI-W vs RCB-W: Live Streaming Details The live telecast of the WPL 2026 will be available on the Star Sports Networks in India. Fans can also watch the game through the Jio Hotstar app or website on active accounts. MI-W vs RCB-W: Head-to-Head in WPL Total Matches : 7 Mumbai Indians Women : 4 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women : 3 No-Result : 0 MI-W vs RCB-W: Ground Pitch Report The wicket in Navi Mumbai is flat, and the ball comes nicely onto the bat here. Players can play shots on top, and the boundaries are also not big enough here. The outfield is fast, and batters will get full value for their shots. The team that bats second will get even better conditions to bat. MI-W vs RCB-W: Possible XIs Mumbai Indians Women : G. Kamalini, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amanjot Kaur, Poonam Khemmar, S. Sajana, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque, Sanskrit Gupta Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women : Smriti Mandhana (c), Georgia Voll, Richa Ghosh (wk), Grace Harris, Nadine de Klerk, Dayalan Hemalatha, Pooja Vastrakar, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, Linsey Smith, Arundhati Reddy MI-W vs RCB-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Nat Sciver-Brunt scored the most runs last season and is the leading scorer in WPL history. For RCB-W, Smriti Mandhana holds an edge. Without Perry, Smriti is the key batter. Probable Best Bowler Shabnim Ismail is the wicket-taker with the new ball. She is one of the fastest bowlers in women's cricket. For RCB-W, Radha Yadav holds an edge, as she takes wickets in the middle overs. Today Match Prediction : RCB-W look a little weaker in the absence of Perry. Hence, we predict MI-W to win this game, which is stronger in both departments. MI-W vs RCB-W Match 1, WPL 2026, Today Match MI-W vs RCB-W, MI-W vs RCB-W Prediction, MI-W vs RCB-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update of the match between Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Also Read: Live Cricket Score Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
Karnataka State Film Awards 2020 and 2021: M.S. Sathyu honoured with Puttanna Kanagal Award
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WPL 2026: RCB Is More Greatly Impacted By The Absence Of Ellyse Perry, Says Anjum Chopra
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be significantly impacted by star Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry's withdrawal from the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) season due to personal reasons, said former India skipper Anjum Chopra. Ellyse, the second-highest run-scorer in WPLs history, was retained by RCB for INR 2 crore for the upcoming season. But her withdrawal has meant RCB have a huge gap to fill in their line-up, though they have signed pace-bowling allrounder Sayali Satghare as her replacement. Just like Ellyse, seam-bowling all-rounder Annabel Sutherland pulled out of the competition for DC due to personal reasons, with the side getting leg-spinner Alana King as her replacement. I think RCB is more greatly impacted. I won't say that Annabel's absence is not impacted because, again, she does two jobs. She's a multi-skilled player, which is great. I won't say that anybody's loss is not hitting the franchise, whether it's Ellyse Perry for RCB or Annabel for DC. But because Alana King has been signed up, I'll say that it's good that they've got a replacement. RCB don't want to sign anybody else, as they have just five internationals in the lineup after signing Sayali (as a replacement for Perry). So, they feel that they've got their team pretty much covered. It's only one player that they'll have to think about who misses out, and is not able to make the cut, which possibly, in some way, they'll be able to balance it out through their seam-bowling options. So, I do feel that Ellyse Perry is going to be a miss, Anjum told IANS in an exclusive conversation on the eve of the competitions commencement. She also stated that one needs to understand that the cricketing schedule is also hectic compared to previous years. I understand that the fans wont get to see her in this WPL, but there will be stuff out back home as well to look into, because its become quite a challenging job now to be travelling and playing cricket. Although it's nice and rewarding, at the end of the day, sometimes players also have to look after their own backyard before heading out and playing another tournament, she said. With Perry out, Anjum thinks RCB faces difficult decisions regarding their four overseas slots, particularly around who will open the batting alongside skipper Smriti Mandhana. Australia's Georgia Voll and Grace Harris are among the contenders to partner Smriti at the top of the order, while Gautami Naik is an uncapped opening option. For RCB, who will open the batting with Smriti? Because you have to think that at the end of the day, Georgia Voll will be looked at. But for the challenge that RCB will get, if they go ahead with Georgia Voll, will you be able to squeeze in Nadine de Klerk in that lineup as well? With Perry out, Anjum thinks RCB faces difficult decisions regarding their four overseas slots, particularly around who will open the batting alongside skipper Smriti Mandhana. Australia's Georgia Voll and Grace Harris are among the contenders to partner Smriti at the top of the order, while Gautami Naik is an uncapped opening option. Also Read: Live Cricket Score If you go for a Lauren Bell, then you miss out on a Georgia Voll at the top or a Linsey Smith as a spinner. So, that is going to remain a challenge for RCB. But it's good, as at least we'll get to see new players coming in the WPL, she concluded. Article Source: IANS
All you need to know about WPL 2026 MI-W vs RCB-W clash - match date, venue, live streaming and TV details, pitch behaviour and weather forecast. Get complete coverage ahead of the high-voltage contest between Mumbai Indians Women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women.
Honey Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez and Harnaaz Sandhu to perform in WPL opening ceremony
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WPL 2026: Dates, schedule, venues, live streaming, squads and all you need to know
The Women's Premier League returns for its 2026 season on January 9. Defending champions Mumbai Indians face former winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match. The tournament features a double round-robin format with five teams competing. Top three teams advance to the play-offs. Matches will be held in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara.
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Scorpions India concert 2026 dates and tickets: German rock legends Scorpions are returning to India in April 2026 for their 'Coming Home' tour, their first visit in 18 years. The band will perform in Shillong, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, with tickets going on sale later this month. This marks a significant comeback for the iconic band.
Indias students are no longer waiting to graduate to participate in the economy they are already powering it. The Doers Report 2025, released by TimBuckDo , Indias largest student gig platform, reveals how over 4.5 lakh students across the country are using gig work not as pocket money, but as a critical survival and independence tool earning anywhere between Rs. 800 micro-gigs to Rs. 65,000 high-responsibility roles. Student Gig Trends in 2025 The report, based on platform data spanning metros and fast-rising tier-2 cities, shows that the most common monthly gig earnings fall between Rs. 6,000 and Rs. 15,000, a range that closely mirrors essential student expenses such as rent, food, and commute. TimBuckDo introduces the Gig Survival Index (GSI) to quantify this shift highlighting that for many students, gig income now covers 40100% of monthly living costs, particularly in tier-2 cities. Geography of Gigs Key findings from The Doers Report 2025 include: Average monthly student gig payout: Rs. 8,000 Top earning cities: Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune Work format split: 48% on-ground, 32% remote, 20% flexible High-demand roles: Telecalling, delivery, social media, event operations, AI-assisted research, and content optimisation Top individual earnings: Up to Rs. 1.5 lakh annually by student DOers Commenting on the findings, Mythri Kumar, Co-founder & CEO, TimBuckDo , said, What 2025 confirmed for us is that student gigs are no longer transitional, they are foundational. In 2026, we expect this shift to accelerate as AI-powered matchmaking, smarter work design, and deeper employer trust make student gig work faster, safer, and more predictable. Gigs will become seamlessly embedded into student life, not as an interruption to education, but as an enabler of financial independence and real-world readiness. TimBuckDos focus in the year ahead is scale with structure, ensuring every opportunity is backed by systems that protect, formalise, and grow student earnings . Adding to this, Apoorv Sharma Prasad, Co-founder & COO, TimBuckDo , said, Opportunity alone is not enough. If student income isnt formal, protected, and supported by the right systems, it breaks the moment life throws a challenge. In 2025, our focus shifted from just enabling gigs to building the infrastructure that makes student earnings sustainable. Beyond income generation, the report highlights TimBuckDos evolution into a full-stack student work ecosystem. In 2025, the platform enabled students to formalise income through PAN cards, secure earnings with affordable wellness and insurance coverage, and stretch income through real-world student discounts and travel partnerships. On the employer side, the report reveals 1050x application rates per role, repeat hiring behaviour from trusted companies, and increasing demand for large-batch student hiring across sales, delivery, events, and digital roles. Reinforcing its commitment to trust, TimBuckDo also blocked 800+ scam job listings during the year. With Indias gig workforce expected to reach 24 million by 2030, The Doers Report 2025 positions students not as future contributors, but as an active workforce already shaping Indias gig economy. About TimBuckDo TimBuckDo is Indias leading student gig and work enablement platform, built exclusively to help students earn early, earn safely, and earn meaningfully. Powered by a nationwide community of over 4.5 lakh students, TimBuckDo connects verified employers with student talent across on-ground, remote, and flexible roles spanning sales, operations, content, events, technology, and customer support. Beyond gig discovery, the platform has evolved into a full-stack student work ecosystem enabling income formalisation through PAN cards, protection through affordable wellness and insurance solutions, and savings via exclusive student benefits and travel partnerships. By combining opportunity with infrastructure, TimBuckDo is helping build Indias next generation of financially independent, work-ready students.
Scorpions band to return to India for Coming Home 2026 tour after nearly 20 years
Legendary German rock band Scorpions will tour India in April 2026, performing in Shillong, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. The tour, part of their farewell series following their final studio album, marks the bands first visit in almost two decades. Known for hits like Rock You Like a Hurricane and Wind of Change, Scorpions have sold over 120 million records worldwide and performed in more than 80 countries.
From Delhi Capitals to UP Warriorz: Meg Lanning Gets Another Shot at WPL Glory
In November 2025 when WPL retentions were being finalized, one of the surprising news was that Australia's Meg Lanning is set to enter the auction pool as she was released by Delhi Capitals. She is not an ordinary player as she led Delhi Capitals to three straight finals in the first three editions of WPL. Probably not winning any one of them, went against her. In the mega auction, Delhi Capitals did attempt to bring her back but failed to acquire her and she was signed by the UP Warriorz for Rs 1.9 crore. Lanning, as a player, won two ICC Womens Cricket World Cups and five ICC Womens T20 World Cup titles. As captain, skippered Australia to T20 titles in 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023 and one ODI World Cup title in 2022 but WPL title eluded her. Now the legendary former Australia captain has another chance to set the record straight and lead her new team to their first title as UP Warriorz have named her the captain. Incidentally Delhi Capitals are yet to win a single IPL title also. Meg Lanning otherwise is one of the most consistent performers in WPL: 952 runs in 27 matches at an average of 39.67 and strike rate of 127.10 and on many occasions gave Delhi Capitals a decent start to the innings through a successful opening partnership with Shafali Verma. It is a real honour to be named captain of the UP Warriorz she said. Im really looking forward to the challenge ahead. She knows that she has been chosen ahead of India allrounder Deepti Sharma, who stood in as captain last season for Warriorz in place of the injured Alyssa Healy. This adds to her responsibility. Warriorz are yet to win a WPL title. They were led by Healy in 2023 and 2024 and when she was ruled out of the 2025 season with injury, Deepti took over. This time, Warriorz released both Healy and Deepti but signed Deepti back while Healy remained unsold. Warriorz's registered their best finish in the inaugural 2023 season, as they finished third (lost to Mumbai Indians in the play-off). In the last season, they finished fifth. Will Meg Lanning better this record and remove the stigma of unlucky being associated with her, as far as winning the WPL title is concerned. *As captain she won: ODI WC, 4 T20 WCs, Gold in CWG, WBBL title. *As a player she won: 2 ODI World Cups, 5 T20 World Cups. *She became Australias youngest skipper in 2014, at the age of 21. *She is a three-time Belinda Clark Medal winner. *On her second ODI in 2011 against England, scored 103* at 18 years and 288 days of age and became the youngest Australian - male or female - to score an international hundred. *Scored 8352 runs from 241 international matches after debuting in T20s in 2010. sLed Delhi Capitals to 3 finals in 3 seasons as Captain but without success: * Delhi Capitals were the table toppers in all three seasons and directly qualified to each of these 3 finals but were defeated in all of them. *2 of the WPL seasons ended with Mumbai Indians (in 2023 and 2025) beating them in the final, despite playing the eliminator in both. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated them in 2024. * Delhi Capitals are only the 2nd franchise after Sydney Sixers to finish runner-up thrice in a top women's franchise league. *UP Warriorz gets its 3rd different captain in four seasons. The other team to have 3 different captains in the WPL is Gujarat Giants. *Meg Lanning joins Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur as the only women to captain in every WPL season. Also Read: Live Cricket Score In April 2024, Meg Lanning had announced her shock retirement as she struggled with an unhealthy relationship with exercise and food, at the age of 31. She continued playing in the Womens Big Bash League, the National Cricket League and the WPL but decided against representing Australia again. Recognized as having a great cricket brain, she is aptly nicknamed The Megastar.
A striking image of a woman with kohl-lined eyes is appearing on construction sites across Karnataka. Initially a meme from a viral video, locals have adopted it as a modern 'Dristi Gombe'. This charm is believed to ward off negative energies and bad luck. The image has sparked curiosity and online discussion, blending traditional beliefs with internet culture.
Amagi Media Labs IPO to open on Jan 13; sets price band at Rs 343-361/ share
NEW DELHI, Jan 8: Amagi Media Labs, cloud-based SaaS company that helps media firms stream and monetise digital video content, on Thursday announced that its Rs 1,788 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) will open for subscription on January 13. The issue, priced in the band of Rs 343-361 per share, will close on January 16, while bidding for anchor investors will be held on January 12, the Bengaluru-based company said in a public announcement. At the upper end of [] The post Amagi Media Labs IPO to open on Jan 13; sets price band at Rs 343-361/ share appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
WPL Preview: Title-hungry MI face RCB, DC challenge
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Tilak Varma Undergoes Emergency Surgery, Likely To Miss NZ T20Is
Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground: India batter Tilak Varma has undergone emergency surgery in Rajkot and is likely to miss the upcoming five T20Is against New Zealand, sources familiar with the matter told IANS on Thursday. Varma, 23, experienced acute pain in the abdomen after breakfast on Wednesday morning in Rajkot, a day before Hyderabad were to play their final Vijay Hazare Trophy league-stage game against Jammu and Kashmir at the Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C. Varma was subsequently taken to the hospital, where scans showed he required an emergency operation. In consultation with the medical team at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, Varma was successfully operated on and is believed to be doing well now. It was a very emergency situation for Tilak to be operated upon, considering the immense pain he was in. Thankfully, the surgery went well on Wednesday evening at a super-speciality hospital in Rajkot. If all goes well, he could well be discharged tomorrow. It will be known in next 1-2 days about his status of playing next months T20 World Cup, sources said. A top sports medicine specialist told IANS, on condition of anonymity, that it takes a maximum of one month for athletes to recover from this kind of emergency surgery. The recovery duration also depends on how extensive the tissue damage was. Only pain is a factor in these emergency scenarios as the operation is done on a highly innervated structure, where it twists on itself and cuts blood supply, further said the specialist. The injury raises concerns about Varma's availability for the T20 World Cup, which begins on February 7. India are scheduled to open their campaign against the United States of America (USA) on the same day at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. A top sports medicine specialist told IANS, on condition of anonymity, that it takes a maximum of one month for athletes to recover from this kind of emergency surgery. The recovery duration also depends on how extensive the tissue damage was. Only pain is a factor in these emergency scenarios as the operation is done on a highly innervated structure, where it twists on itself and cuts blood supply, further said the specialist. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The BCCI has yet to name a replacement for Varma in the five-match series against New Zealand, which begins on January 21 in Nagpur. It is understood that Varmas absence could open the door for someone like Shreyas Iyer to play in the T20Is against New Zealand. Article Source: IANS
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Survey flags 264 dead trees, 1,427 hazardous branches across Bengaluru
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Engineer, 26, Falls From 16th Floor Of Building In Bengaluru, Dies
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Karnataka govt to invite tenders for DPRs to upgrade 800 Karnataka Public Schools
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DPR work starts for proposed BengaluruTumakuru metro line
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FIR against Bengaluru school for cheating
WPL 2026: Being Told Of Retention By RCB Left Me blank, Reveals Shreyanka Patil
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Shreyanka Patil said she was left blank and later broke down in tears of joy after being informed of her retention by the 2024 WPL champions, despite missing more than a year of cricket due to injuries. The off-spinner finished as WPL 2024s leading wicket-taker with 13 scalps, earning the Purple Cap and the Emerging Player of the Season award as RCB reached the title. However, she missed WPL 2025 due to grade-three shin splints that relapsed, as well as a stress reaction in her right wrist. Shreyanka then fractured her thumb while fielding during Indias bowlers camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in June and has been in action since playing for Barbados Royals in the Womens Caribbean Premier League (WCPL). With RCB retaining her for Rs 60 lakh, Shreyanka will be keen to find her way back to consistent play when the side opens their campaign against defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday. No words can describe how I was feeling when I got that call saying I was retained. Malo sir (Malolan Rangarajan) called me and he was like, Patil, that's what he calls mehe's like, Patil, you've been retained. I was actually blank and like shocked because someone who has not played for 13-14 months - to trust that girl and just say, I will back you because your skill is up there, you've done it before, you've been a part of the winning squad, said Patil while replying to an IANS query in a virtual pre-season press conference on Thursday. I mean, that gives so much confidence and motivation for any young cricketer, I would say. I was blank, and he's like, Patil, I've not seen you this calm. I said, Sir, I need some time for me to express myself. Then he's like, Ok Patil, you enjoy. Then I called Arjun sir (personal coach Arjun Dev) and I started crying and I'm like, I don't know what's happening because I was in that shock. Because before that day, I was thinking too much. I was overthinking - like oh, my God, what will happen? Will I be retained? If not, which team will I be playing for? So many thoughts came because I hadn't played for a while. So many thoughts, and then when that phone call happened, I was like, finally getting that nice feeling of just so much love. It was so much, I mean, I just felt so cute all over again, she added. Shreyanka acknowledged that the team would miss the true legend Ellyse Perry. The star Australian all-rounder, who played a crucial role in their title triumph, is unavailable for the upcoming season due to personal reasons. She's a true legend of this game. Obviously, we're going to miss her being a part of RCB for all the seasons, and she played a tremendous role in winning the cup. She's given us that, what to say, she's taught us so much. We've learned so much from her, not just on the field, but from her fitness too. We all know how fitness-freak she is. So we've all got so much from her. Yes, we're going to miss her for sure, but you can't say a correct replacement for Perry is this one, or XYZ. But they've done a great job to get another player. So, this squad looks really nice. Obviously, we're going to miss her, but this squad is also looking very balanced and strong, she elaborated. Shreyanka further praised RCB for maintaining contact throughout her lengthy rehabilitation period, with captain Smriti Mandhana regularly checking on her progress too. They've been checking on me, what I'm up to, just giving me that confidence, saying no matter what, you're the best. So all of that seems very likely, just for the sake of saying, they might say, but that much confidence, and the way they said it, you feel it actually. It's not like, you're just good, you're good enough. It was a very hard statement for them to say, and I actually felt it. We had some conversations. Smriti was constantly talking to me about my injury, where it is going, and how I'm doing in my practice sessions. So, we were all in touch, and they really helped me. They were like, if theres anything needed, our medical team is there for you, you can call us anytime. So it wasn't like a contract with RCB or anything; it was more than that. It was more like a family concern for me. That coming from them made me feel even more special, she said. Shreyanka signed off by saying she spent the last month before the tournament working intensively on match-based scenarios at NICE Academy with her coach, Arjun Dev. I've done a lot of visualisation and manifestation, though I wasn't playing. Now that I'm back in action after the past six-seven months, I've worked on my skills. I didn't feel confident about my bowling when I started playing again. But then the more you practice, the more consistent you get, the more confident you become. So now, before coming to Mumbai, I kind of had a lovely schedule for a month. Back at home, in NICE Academy, Arjun sir had planned it. So we planned our full month, saying this is what we're going to do, centre wicket and match-based scenarios. Shreyanka signed off by saying she spent the last month before the tournament working intensively on match-based scenarios at NICE Academy with her coach, Arjun Dev. I've done a lot of visualisation and manifestation, though I wasn't playing. Now that I'm back in action after the past six-seven months, I've worked on my skills. I didn't feel confident about my bowling when I started playing again. Also Read: Live Cricket Score When I came here, the first session I bowled, it was a brilliant first couple of days. I enjoyed myself bowling here, got some knockings, and everything. So I'm in good space, I'm pretty much confident about my skill, my mindset, I'm ready to go, she concluded. Article Source: IANS
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WPL 2026: UP Warriorz Unveil New Playing Jersey Inspired By Banarasi Heritage
The UP Warriorz: UP Warriorz revealed their new jersey for the upcoming Womens Premier League season on Wednesday, a kit that combines Banarasi textile traditions with high-performance sports, symbolising the Warriorz spirit of bravery, identity, and fearless cricket. The jersey has been created in partnership with Ekaya Banaras, the teams official designer. The UP Warriorz x Ekaya collaboration unveils the A Blooming Rebellion jersey, blending modern sports design with traditional craftsmanship. Drawing inspiration from Banaras floral heritage and Ekayas renowned weaving, the design reimagines cultural motifs through a contemporary, performance-orientated approach. Inspired by the symbolic significance of flowers in Banarasi culturerepresenting strength, tradition, and renewalthe jersey conveys the stories of silk in a bold, forward-looking athletic style. Created to celebrate culture, identity, and modern femininity, it serves as a visual testament to women carrying their heritage with confidence and independence. The jersey features Banarasi-inspired motifs integrated into a sleek athletic design crafted for elite T20 cricket, blending comfort, mobility, and a distinct visual identity. It seeks to instil a sense of belonging and purpose in players each time they take the field, symbolising not just Uttar Pradesh but also the expanding development of womens cricket across India. The UP Warriorz will wear the jersey during the upcoming Womens Premier League season, which fans can purchase through official merchandise channels. Their first match is against Gujarat Giants on January 10 at the DY Patil Stadium. The tournament commences on January 9, with the curtain raiser seeing two-time champions Mumbai Indians, led by India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, go up against 2024 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by Indian vice captain Smriti Mandhana. The UP Warriorz will wear the jersey during the upcoming Womens Premier League season, which fans can purchase through official merchandise channels. Their first match is against Gujarat Giants on January 10 at the DY Patil Stadium. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The Women in Purple and Yellow will now be led by the multiple-time World Cup-winning captain, as Lanning will aim to finally lift the crown after finishing runner-up with her former team, DC, three times in a row. Article Source: IANS
Bengaluru Retains No. 1 Spot as the Top City for Women in India
Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Mumbai: Top 5 cities for women Many cities show strength in either social or industrial inclusion, not both Tier-2 cities rise as women-friendly urban ecosystems expand Gurugram emerges as the only north Indian city in the Top 10 of Indias Top Cities for Women, climbs to No. 6 from No. 9 last year Five cities from south Indian states feature in the Top 10 of Indias Top Cities for women Avtar Group, Indias leading workplace culture consulting firm, released the fourth edition of its annual, nation-wide study Top Cities for Women in India (TCWI).The TCWI report presents a longitudinal inclusivity index that tracks how Indian cities enable womens participation, safety, and career growth/continuity, while identifying role-model cities and emerging best practices. It also offers a structured framework for organisations, policymakers and urban stakeholders to enable womens workforce participation and career growth. Dr. Saundarya Rajesh, Managing Director, Avtar Group The Top 10 Cities for Women in India in 2025 are: Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Gurugram, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore The 2025 edition of the study covers 125 cities and draws comparisons from its previous editions (from 2022). The cities are ranked based on an overall City Inclusion Score assigned to every city, which is inferred from Avtars research and governmental data. The City Inclusion Score (CIS) is derived from two parameters: the Social Inclusion Score (SIS) and the Industrial Inclusion Score (IIS). The Social Inclusion Score is a cumulative score of four indicators. These are: city liveability, safety, womens representation in employment and womens empowerment. The Industrial Inclusion Score evaluates the extent to which organisations in the city across industries are inclusive of women and is calculated based on three indicators: The density of gender inclusive organizations; the density of women-friendly/inclusive industries in a city, and career enablers provided to women by organizations. Speaking at the release event of the reports findings, Dr Saundarya Rajesh , Managing Director of Avtar Group , said, As we mark Avtars 25th year, the fourth edition of the Top Cities for Women in India reflects both how far we have come and how much more we must do. Over the years, the TCWI study has evolved into a tool of accountability that asks a simple question: Can a woman truly thrive in this city? It measures the real ease of career and life for women, whether cities enable women to enter the workforce, stay, grow, and lead. Creating such cities requires shared responsibility. Governments, organizations, institutions, communities, and women themselves must work together to build environments that are safe, accessible, affordable, and supportive. In todays context, cities must also take a broader view of inclusion, one that considers environmental resilience, supportive infrastructure, digital readiness, intergenerational equity, and respect for diverse perspectives. When these elements come together, women thrive, thereby strengthening local economies and moving India closer to its long-term development goals. Key Findings of the Top Cities for Women in India 2025 report: Bengaluru retains its position as the top city for women in India in 2025, with a City Inclusion Score of 53.29, reflecting sustained strength in Industrial Inclusion and career enablement. Chennai follows in second position with a City Inclusion Score of 49.86, while continuing to lead on social inclusion parameters such as safety mechanisms, public services, mobility initiatives and access to health and education. Pune (46.27), Hyderabad (46.04), and Mumbai (44.49) complete the top five, demonstrating consistent performance across both social and industrial inclusion indicators. Gurugram records one of the most notable upward movements, strengthening its position in 2025 compared to 2024, supported by rapid industrial growth and strong corporate presence (Rank no. 6 in 2025 compared to No. 9 in 2024). Delhi, Gurugram, and Noida perform strongly on industrial inclusion but lag on social indicators such as safety, affordability, and mobility, reinforcing that industrial growth alone does not ensure inclusive urban environments. Thiruvananthapuram, Shimla and Tiruchirappalli demonstrate strong social inclusion outcomes but limited industrial depth, pointing to constraints in local economic mobility for women and limitations in large-scale formal employment opportunities for women despite strong social foundations. Hyderabad, Kolkata and Pune stand out for fairly balanced inclusion profiles , with strong alignment between social inclusion and industrial ecosystems, enabling sustained workforce participation for women. Mumbai shows strong industrial inclusion (with an IIS of 69.00) but relatively weaker social inclusion (with a SIS of 38.44), highlighting challenges around affordability and access to infrastructure despite abundant employment opportunities. The 2025 TCWI rankings show increased representation of Tier-2 cities among higher ranks, indicating decentralisation of women-friendly urban ecosystems. Regional analysis The Southern region emerges as the most inclusive , recording the highest scores across all three indices, with a regional average CIS of 21.60, SIS of 27.81, and an IIS of 11.61, reflecting a more integrated approach to social infrastructure, safety, health, education, and industrial participation for women. The Western region follows closely , demonstrating consistently strong performance with a regional average CIS of 20.00, SIS of 25.47, and the highest IIS among regions at 12.01, indicating relatively mature industrial ecosystems supported by enabling social conditions. Central and Eastern regions trail across both inclusion dimensions social and industrial especially industrial inclusion, with regional average IIS scores of 4.96 and 4.40, respectively. Across 20222025, cities achieving convergence between Industrial Inclusion (IIS) and Social Inclusion (SIS) consistently rank higher on overall City Inclusion (CIS) , reinforcing that industrial growth is most effective when supported by safe, accessible, and equitable urban environments. www.avtarinc.com/tcwi About Avtar Avtar, founded in 2000 by Dr Saundarya Rajesh, is one of Indias leading workplace culture consulting firms, supporting hundreds of companies in creating diverse and supportive workplaces. Avtar is also the countrys largest provider of second career opportunities for women. An ISO 20700 certified firm, Avtars biggest research projects are its annual benchmarking studies the Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI) and the Most Inclusive Companies Index (MICI). Done in partnership with Seramount, BCWI and MICI, Indias largest workplace inclusion benchmarking studies, which have paved the way for the employment of more women and other underrepresented groups. Avtar also promotes inclusive hiring through MyAvtar, Indias first job portal for underrepresented professionals. A snapshot of Avtars work in the last 25 years: Provided advisory services in inclusive practices to 800+ organisations Conducted 5000+ workshops and training programs in companies of different sizes, spanning industries and locations Facilitated the re-entry of 1,00,000 second-career women into the workforce through MyAvtar.com Engaged with 200,000+ women through career enablement programs Offered unique skilling programs such as DigiPivot (a prestigious course in digital marketing, conducted in partnership with Google, HUL, and ISB) to hundreds of women. Provided career intentionality training, employment guidance, and access to industry leaders every year to 10,000+ girls from underprivileged backgrounds through Project Puthri, an initiative of the Avtar Human Capital Trust (AHCT). Impacted 4000+ schoolboys through MITR (Men Impacting Trust and Respect), an initiative by AHCT that mentors boys to be advocates for women. www.myavtar.com . For its transformational impact in the realm of DEI, Avtar Group was listed in the prestigious Steward Leadership 25 Listing by Straits Times & INSEAD in Singapore in 2022. In 2025, Avtar won the Times Business Awards and was recognized as the Leading Womens Employment Organization.
Moving Between Terminals At Bengaluru Airport To Soon Get An Upgrade, Heres How
An APM is a fully driverless, rail-based transit system designed for short-distance, high-frequency travel. They run on dedicated tracks and move at fixed intervals.
NHAI sets two Guinness World Records on Bengaluru-Vijayawada expressway in Andhra Pradesh
The National Highways Authority of India has set two Guinness World Records in Andhra Pradesh. This achievement was made during the construction of the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor. A private firm laid 28.95 lane-kilometres and 10,675 metric tons of Bituminous Concrete continuously within 24 hours. This feat was accomplished with adherence to NHAI quality standards.
Ballari range DIG transferred after clash that killed Congress party worker in Karnataka
In another key posting, Sumana D. Pennekar, who was serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police (Intelligence), Bengaluru, has been appointed as Superintendent of Police, Ballari district
Authorities have satellite images to show when houses were constructed, Advocate General tells the court during hearing of PIL petition filed by three women, who were among those whose houses were demolished
Bengaluru couples yearly expense leaves Internet stunned, reveals they splurged Rs 29 lakh on travel
Bengaluru-based creators Prakriti Arora and Ashish Kumar revealed their 2025 expenses, totaling nearly 47 lakh. Their significant spending included 29 lakh on travel, 5 lakh on housing, and 2.5 lakh on food, sparking widespread online discussion about urban living costs and financial transparency.
Mr Raju sells batter near Lalbagh Botanical Garden daily for 15 years. He works a second job after his morning sales. His dedication funded his daughter's education. She now has a master's degree and works at a biotechnology firm. His story highlights quiet perseverance and its rewards. Social media users admire his discipline and commitment.
Orange Line On Hold: When Will West And South Bengaluru Get Their Metro Running?
What makes the situation more confusing for the public is the gap between announcement and execution. The Central Government cleared the project in August 2024.
Congress worker death case: Complaint filed against Karnataka Minister Zameer
Bengaluru: A complaint has been filed with the Income Tax Department against Karnataka Minister for Tourism and Waqf Zameer Ahmad Khan, who is also District In-Charge Minister for Ballari, over giving Rs 25 lakh in cash, which is against the law, as compensation to the family of Congress worker Rajashekar. It may be recalled that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Infosys and AWS join hands to boost generative AI adoption
Infosys, a leading IT company based in Bengaluru, has announced a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
