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IPL 2026: Biggest Thing Is How You Handle Pressure In The Tournament, Says Irfan Pathan
Indian Premier League: Former India allrounder Irfan Pathan has said that coping with pressure is the defining challenge for young cricketers entering the Indian Premier League (IPL), especially for those carrying hefty price tags. IPL 2026 will see uncapped Indian players Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma be under spotlight after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) snapped them for Rs 14 crore each in last years auction. The biggest thing is how you handle pressure. The IPL is a tournament where you can be a hero one day, and fade away the next. Weve seen so many players who earn huge money at an auction, but then dont perform the following season and dont even get picked again. I would want to see how a player like Prashant Veer, who has been paid in upwards of 14 crore, performs under pressure when given an opportunity. Especially in the last four overs, whether he is batting or bowling, when a breakthrough is needed and he is being attacked from both ends, how does he respond in that moment? said Pathan on JioStar. He also said part of succeeding in IPL for youngsters earning heavy paydays will be in how they deal with failure and bounce back in future. If I were part of the management, I would also observe what happens after a player fails under pressure in a few matches. How does he regroup, rebuild, and step back onto the field with confidence? Because if Ive invested such a big amount in a player at the auction, I obviously trust his ability, but along with that, attitude matters a lot too. Ex-India opener Aakash Chopra highlighted the off-field distractions that accompany the IPLs scale for which youngsters are never trained to deal with. What is truly unique about the IPL is something you dont experience when playing for your state, or even for India, because there you are surrounded by established superstars you can learn from, whereas here everything feels larger than life. How does he regroup, rebuild, and step back onto the field with confidence? Because if Ive invested such a big amount in a player at the auction, I obviously trust his ability, but along with that, attitude matters a lot too. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The challenge is that players are never really trained to deal with all this. They are trained to play cricket, how to face the ball and handle pressure on the field, but not how to manage these distractions. During the IPLs eight to nine-week window, this becomes constant and can be overwhelming, so it needs to be handled very carefully, he added. Article Source: IANS
Dr Jitendra Conferred Lifetime Achievement Award For Medicine, Diabetes At Chennai Meet
CHENNAI, Mar 20 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh was today conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award in Medicine & Diabetes at the Chennai National Meet for, as the award citation describes, his outstanding contribution as a distinguished medical professional, author and advocate for advancing Diabetes care and public health. This is the second Lifetime Achievement Award for medical excellence [] The post Dr Jitendra Conferred Lifetime Achievement Award For Medicine, Diabetes At Chennai Meet appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Salaried employees in Hyderabad can now claim HRA exemption of up to 50 pc
Hyderabad: Bringing significant tax relief to salaried employees, the Central Board of Direct Taxes on Friday, March 20, notified the rules for the Income-tax Act, 2025, providing an exemption of 50 pc under House Rent Allowance (HRA) to four more cities, including Hyderabad. At present, salaried employees in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Chennai are allowed 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 .
Trikala Set for Release on April 24, Featuring Mahendran and Shraddha Das in a Battle Against Evil
Chennai, March 20: The South Indian film industry is witnessing a strong response to spiritual and supernatural stories. When these narratives blend thrill, mystery, and emotion, they become even more captivating. This is why audiences eagerly anticipate films that offer not just entertainment but a unique experience. One such film, Trikala, is making headlines for ... Read more Trikala Set for Release on April 24, Featuring Mahendran and Shraddha Das in a Battle Against Evil
CSK Confirms Nathan Ellis' Exit From IPL 2026 Due To Hamstring Injury
Chennai Super Kings: Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have suffered a big blow just a week before the start of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as their prime bowler Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of the whole tournament due to a hamstring injury. The franchise confirmed the exit of the Australian pacer with a social media post on Friday. Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of the season due to a Hamstring injury. Wishing him a speedy recovery! CSK wrote on X. Ellis, who has taken 19 wickets from 17 IPL matches, was bought by CSK for Rs 2 crore at the 2025 mega auction after four seasons with Punjab Kings and was retained ahead of the 2026 season. The 31-year-old, who was in great touch for Australia in the past year, was expected to play a big role for the franchise after they let go their prime bowler Matheesha Pathirana, who will now play for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the upcoming season. With Ellis out of the season, CSK's overseas fast-bowling contingent is now left with Matt Henry, Jamie Overton and Zak Foulkes, and the Indians in the mix are Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh and Mukesh Choudhary. The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led team also has India's T20 World Cup champion Shivam Dube and Aman Khan as pace bowling all-rounders. With Ellis out of the season, CSK's overseas fast-bowling contingent is now left with Matt Henry, Jamie Overton and Zak Foulkes, and the Indians in the mix are Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh and Mukesh Choudhary. Also Read: Live Cricket Score CSK finished last in the IPL 2025. They won just four out of the 14 matches and were the first team to get eliminated from the playoff race. Article Source: IANS
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'Destiny got me here': Samson on Dhoni as CSK drops 1st Sanju-MSD video | WATCH
Sanju Samson's long-held dream of playing alongside MS Dhoni has materialized as he joins Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026. This move follows Samson's stellar performance, earning him Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup 2026, where he set new Indian batting records. Fans eagerly anticipate this exciting new chapter.
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After Hazlewood & Cummins, Starc Set To Miss Start Of IPL; Edwards Ruled Out With Injury
After Josh Hazlewood: After Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc is also set to miss the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL), beginning March 28, with Cricket Australia opting for a cautious approach towards its premier fast bowlers ahead of a packed international schedule. Meanwhile, Jack Edwards has been ruled out due to foot injury. Cummins has not played competitive cricket since the third Ashes Test in Adelaide in December 2025, after being out of action post the tour of the West Indies due to a lumbar bone stress injury in his lower back. He was subsequently ruled out of the remaining Ashes matches and the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup due to the same issue. Hazlewood, meanwhile, was out for the entire Ashes series due to hamstring and Achilles issues. Meanwhile, Starc played all five Ashes Tests and the back-end of the Big Bash League. He is, however, being managed by Cricket Australia after having bowled more balls in Test cricket than any other paceman over the course of the last 12 months. Cricket Australia is taking a cautious approach with their star multi-format bowlers given that the Test side will play up to 21 matches in a 12-month period, including tours of South Africa, India and England, before defending their ODI World Cup crown in late 2027. Starc (Delhi Capitals) and Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad) are set to leave holes in their respective teams' attacks to begin the tournament. In Cummins' absence, India wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan will lead (SRH). The trio's availability will depend on progress in their return-to-play protocols over the next few weeks, as per cricket.com.au. Moreover, SRH will also be missing Australian allrounder Jack Edwards after he picked up a foot injury. The 25-year-old allrounder was signed up by SRH for Rs 3 crore at the last auction and would have made his IPL debut this season. He was the only uncapped overseas player to be signed up at the 2025 auction. SRH will take part in the season opener on March 28 in Bengaluru, where they face off against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Meanwhile, five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have suffered a big blow with pacer Nathan Ellis set to be ruled out of the competition after being unable to recover in time from a hamstring injury, the franchises CEO KS Viswanathan told reporters at an event in Chennai on Thursday. SRH will take part in the season opener on March 28 in Bengaluru, where they face off against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Travis Head, Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis and Tim David are among the 16 Australians on IPL rosters for the 2026 season. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: 5 players CSK could target as replacements for injured Nathan Ellis
Chennai Super Kings face a major blow as Australian pacer Nathan Ellis is ruled out of IPL 2026 with a hamstring injury. Ellis was expected to be CSK's primary death bowler, leaving a significant void. The franchise is now exploring replacements like Ottneil Baartman, Sean Abbott, Gerald Coetzee, Shamar Joseph, and Fazalhaq Farooqi.
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Sanju Samson Cannot Be Replaced Like Kohli and Rohit, Says Ryan Parag
Jaipur, March 20: Ryan Parag, the new captain of Rajasthan Royals, believes that Sanju Samson cannot be replaced, much like cricket icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. In IPL 2026, Samson will be seen playing for Chennai Super Kings. Rajasthan has traded Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to bring him into the team. Parag stated, ... Read more Sanju Samson Cannot Be Replaced Like Kohli and Rohit, Says Ryan Parag
Sam Curran May Miss IPL 2026 Season Due to Injury Concerns
New Delhi, March 20: The Rajasthan Royals have received a significant setback ahead of the IPL 2026 season. England all-rounder Sam Curran may be sidelined due to concerns over a groin injury. Curran was acquired by Rajasthan through a trade with the Chennai Super Kings. According to a report from ESPN Cricinfo, the Rajasthan Royals ... Read more Sam Curran May Miss IPL 2026 Season Due to Injury Concerns
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Nathan Ellis May Miss IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings Face New Challenges
New Delhi, March 19: The IPL 2026 season is set to kick off on March 28, but the Chennai Super Kings are already facing significant challenges. Fast bowler Nathan Ellis may be sidelined for the entire tournament due to an injury. Ellis is currently struggling with a hamstring injury. K.S. Viswanathan, CEO of Chennai Super ... Read more Nathan Ellis May Miss IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings Face New Challenges
IPL 2026: Sam Curran Likely To Miss Tournament Due To Groin Injury, Ellis Set To Be Ruled Out
Indian Premier League: Rajasthan Royals (RR) have suffered a setback ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, with Englands all-rounder Sam Curran likely to miss the tournament due to a suspected groin injury. As per a report in ESPNCricinfo, Curran, 27, last featured for England in the Mens T20 World Cup on March 5, when the defending champions were beaten by eventual winners India in the semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. But he is now expected to miss IPL 2026 due to the groin injury for RR, the inaugural IPL champions. Curran was set to make his debut for RR after joining the franchise in November 2025 through a trade with Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Curran and India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja were swapped to RR in exchange for wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who went on to be named Player of the Tournament at the Mens T20 World Cup and will now turn out for CSK when the competition begins on March 28. On the other hand, five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have suffered a big blow with pacer Nathan Ellis set to be ruled out of the competition after being unable to recover in time from a hamstring injury, the franchises CEO KS Viswanathan told reporters at an event in Chennai. Meanwhile, New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is set to miss the initial stage of the tournament with the Punjab Kings (PBKS) due to his prioritising spending time with his family. His Beau was born during the T20 World Cup, for which Ferguson took a short paternity leave before coming back for the business end of the competition. Just had a wee son, trying to spend as much time as I can at home and help the wife out. I'll have a few weeks off after this, before sort of heading to the later stages of the IPL and away for the winter. Meanwhile, New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is set to miss the initial stage of the tournament with the Punjab Kings (PBKS) due to his prioritising spending time with his family. His Beau was born during the T20 World Cup, for which Ferguson took a short paternity leave before coming back for the business end of the competition. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Cricket, in general, is on the up, which is amazing. Sometimes the hard part is selecting when to take a rest. So, picking this time, which I think is pretty fair, considering the wife was looking after the baby when I was in the World Cup. So, no, really looking forward to some time at home and then back into some cricket after that, he told reporters ahead of the third T20I against South Africa at Eden Park in Auckland. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Pant, Shami, Mayank, Avesh, Mohsin Sweat Hard In LSGs Warm-up Game
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) intensified their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 preparations by participating in a high-scoring practice match against UP T20 League side Kashi Rudras at the Sports Galaxy Cricket Academy on Thursday. Captain Rishabh Pant featured in batting roles for both the Super Giants side and the opposition team named KR XI as he looked to fine-tune his batting ahead of the upcoming season. Batting first, the Super Giants posted a formidable total driven by aggressive cameos from Pant, Arshin Kulkarni, and Shahbaz Ahmed. The Kashi Rudras' bowling attack had LSG pacers Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, and Mohsin Khan turning out for them. The trio tested the LSG batsmen with a mix of disciplined swing and sharp bouncers. In the second half of the warm-up game, the Kashi Rudras displayed similar firepower. Pant, continuing his stint at the crease alongside his LSG team-mate Mukul Chaudhary, Shubham, and Abhishek, cleared the ropes frequently to leave the local crowd delighted. On the bowling front for LSG, young pacer Mayank Yadav and wrist-spinner Digvesh Rathi were the standout performers, and were supported by economical spells from Shahbaz and Arjun Tendulkar. The match drew a significant number of young cricketers from the local academy, who gathered to cheer on them. Following the session, several LSG players interacted with the fans, signing autographs and participating in photo sessions. On the bowling front for LSG, young pacer Mayank Yadav and wrist-spinner Digvesh Rathi were the standout performers, and were supported by economical spells from Shahbaz and Arjun Tendulkar. Also Read: Live Cricket Score LSG will open their IPL 2026 campaign against Delhi Capitals on April 1 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The franchise previously had a pre-season camp in Chennai at the Coaching Beyond academy ground. Article Source: IANS
Big blow for Rajasthan Royals: Star England cricketer to miss IPL 2026
According to a report by ESPNCricinfo, Curran, who joined Rajasthan Royals (RR) from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a trade that also involved Ravindra Jadeja moving the other way and Sanju Samson heading to CSK, is in doubt for the entire season.
'Strength behind my Man's success': Sakshi pens post for Dhoni's father
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'Strength behind my Man's success': Shaski pens post for Dhoni's father
MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi Dhoni shared a heartfelt post for Pan Singh Dhoni, calling him the strength behind my Man's success. She praised his inspiring journey and role in shaping MS Dhoni. Meanwhile, AB de Villiers suggested Dhoni should bat higher for Chennai Super Kings or consider a mentoring role.
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IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals Skipper Parag Targets Better Planning For Finishing Games
Indian Premier League: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag said the teams focus for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season would be on planning better and closing out matches, after narrow defeats led to them finishing at ninth place in IPL 2025. RR lost five matches in chases by margins of 11 runs or fewer, including a Super Over defeat against Delhi Capitals. To solve that issue, they have strengthened their finishing unit with the addition of all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, as well as trading in Donovan Ferreira, though hes recently returned to action after suffering a shoulder injury in this years SA20. This year, the focus is to plan better and finish games, which we couldnt do in the previous edition. I feel we have to plan well. Last year, there were about five or six games that we lost in the last over or even on the last ball. Had we been able to convert those, or had we calculated better, or even hit one more four or six, this question would not have been asked because we would have qualified (for the playoffs) by winning those matches. I think that in every T20 game, there are 3-4 decisions that you have to make that change the course of the game. I know in a 40-over game, there are a lot of small decisions, as well as major decisions like who will bat where, and what we will do after winning the toss. If we take those small decisions with strategy and planning, this year will be different, Parag said in a pre-season press conference on Thursday. Parag also spoke about the huge void left by Sanju Samsons departure to Chennai Super Kings (CSK), saying that replacing him in the side is akin to replacing batting stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the Indian team. If you talk about Sanju bhaiya, we never think about replacing the kind of player he is. We can perhaps look for someone with a similar skillset or have someone bat in his position. Its like there is no replacement for Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, and in the same way, there is no replacement for Sanju bhaiya because he is such a good player, Parag added. Parag, 24, has played an ODI and nine T20Is for India in 2024 and revealed he has been managing a shoulder injury since going under the knife in the same year. In 2024, when I debuted for the country, I played three back-to-back tours. I don't know if you saw that, but right before the Indian team went to South Africa, there was a small note at the bottom of the team. When the Indian squad came out, I was left out due to a shoulder injury. Since then, I have not been at 100 percent with my shoulder. That is why I have not been in the Indian squad, or not been considered for it, because I would not like to play cricket for my country that way. I am pretty sure the BCCI knows it as well that till the time my shoulder is 100 percent fit, I would not be considered for the Indian team. That is why I have been left out. As far as coming back to it, firstly, I think about having a great season in the IPL - collectively as a team, not really thinking a lot about individual things or stats, or I need to get 600-700 runs. For me, leading this franchise, having so many years with them, so many connections, emotions, and just love for the franchise, and all I am trying to do this year is try to win the IPL. I think we have a team that can win the IPL, and that is my sole focus right now. Once that is over, I can think about my personal things, which is coming back to the Indian team and whatnot after that - so that is the plan, he said. Parag signed off by saying he was prepared to contribute with the ball if required. I feel we spoke about this last year before this league started. It was finding the right match-up for the wicket and the teams that I can go against. For me, leading this franchise, having so many years with them, so many connections, emotions, and just love for the franchise, and all I am trying to do this year is try to win the IPL. I think we have a team that can win the IPL, and that is my sole focus right now. Once that is over, I can think about my personal things, which is coming back to the Indian team and whatnot after that - so that is the plan, he said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So yes, this year again, when I'm leading, I won't prompt myself that it was because of the number of bowling overs, but on assessing conditions and game situations, if I need to bowl a couple of overs, I will do that. Article Source: IANS
Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh , the countrys first private AI-augmented multidisciplinary university located in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, has taken a significant step in the healthcare sector by officially launching the Centre of Excellence in Smart Healthcare to support and strengthen the UP-state vision of AI in healthcare. Chandigarh University Senior Management & Dr. Rahul K. Singh, CEO, Innovation Cell, along with others inaugurating the Smart Healthcare Centre of Excellence at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh On this occasion, Uttar Pradeshs Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Social Welfare and former IPS officer Aseem Arun also joined the event virtually and appreciated Chandigarh University, UPs efforts in the field of AI, as well as the establishment of the Smart Healthcare Centre of Excellence. The CoE will be led by Dr. Thipendra P Singh, Professor of AI and Pro Vice Chancellor, CU UP. On the occasion, AI Ethics Training Program was launched by the university. The AI Ethics Program was launched in collaboration with upGrad under CU UP's AI literacy initiative, reinforcing its commitment to responsible and inclusive AI adoption. Through this program, Chandigarh University, UP, will train 1.50 lakh youth from Uttar Pradesh in the next five years for the responsible use of AI. The state-of-the-art CoE will be powered by the advanced AI space at CU UP with computing power of 168 GB GPU memory of by NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture. The short-term goals of the Centre of Excellence in Smart Healthcare will be Research collaboration with hospitals to validate models, research projects and research publications. The CoE will also assist five AI startups in the next two years. The CoE will focus on emerging areas such as medical imaging and diagnosticsincluding X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans, along with predictive analytics, precision medicine, and large healthcare datasets, promoting technology-led research and innovation in healthcare services. By integrating advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, and other emerging computing tools, the center aims to enable smarter, more efficient, and accessible healthcare solutions. The centre of excellence will promote collaboration with healthcare providers, hospitals and other stakeholders to integrate AI-driven solutions into existing healthcare systems and workflows, while advancing research, education and training in the field of smart healthcare. The university also hosted a one-day national symposium on the theme AI in Governance: Policy, Practice and People-Centric Transformation. The symposium aimed to deliberate on the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping modern governance systems and enhancing citizen-centric public services. Two panel discussions on AI Use Cases in Government: From Vision to Implementation and Roadmap for AI-Enabled Governance were held where experts from industry and academia brainstormed on the theme. Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, is also working towards creating new opportunities in AI-driven governance and healthcare in the state. The university plans to introduce training programs, certification courses, and executive education initiatives related to AI and digital governance for government officials, which will encourage the adoption of emerging technologies in public administration. The initiative will also provide students with opportunities to address real-world governance challenges through AI-based governance projects, internships, hackathons, and policy labs. The university aims to develop its campus as a testing ground for AI-driven solutions in emerging areas such as smart city management, healthcare governance, and digital public services. The event was attended by the Chief Guest Amitabh Tewari, Head of Tata Consultancy Services (Lucknow and Indore); Special Guest Rahul Kumar Singh, CEO of the Innovation Cell at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences. The program was also attended by leading experts from academia and industry, including Sandeep Joshi, Regional Head at TCS; Dr. Mansaf Alam, Professor at Jamia Millia Islamia, among others. The Chief guest, Amitabh Tewari said, The emergence of Chandigarh University in Uttar Pradesh is a significant step towards building a strong education-led innovation ecosystem. As seen in cities like Bengaluru and Chennai, robust academic institutions play a critical role in driving industry growth. With its world-class infrastructure and focus on AI and innovation, CU-UP has the potential to become a key growth hub, fostering entrepreneurship, creating intellectual property, and contributing meaningfully to Indias vision of a developed nation . Special Guest, Dr. Rahul K Singh said, " In todays era, AI is largely driven by data, and when it comes to healthcare, the responsibility becomes even more critical. The initiative by Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, to establish a Centre of Excellence for Smart Healthcare is truly commendable. It is essential that AI solutions reaching patients are clinically validated, safe, and led by doctors. Incubation centers, especially in Uttar Pradesh, play a key role in supporting startups with the right data and guidance to build innovative and reliable solutions. At the same time, ethical AI and data protection have become highly important, especially with evolving regulations that emphasize responsible data usage. Such symposiums provide a valuable platform where engineers, doctors, management professionals, and policymakers come together to discuss the responsible and impactful use of AI in healthcare. " Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Thipendra P Singh, Pro Vice Chancellor, Chandigarh University , said, Today, both healthcare and governance sectors are undergoing a major technological transformation, and artificial intelligence has emerged as a key driver of this change. The establishment of the Centre of Excellence in Smart Healthcare at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, reflects our commitment to leveraging technology to make healthcare services more accessible, efficient, and impactful for society. The centre will promote research and innovation in areas such as medical imaging, AI-driven diagnostics, healthcare data analytics, and predictive healthcare. It will not only enable our students to learn advanced technologies but also empower them to develop solutions to real-world healthcare challenges . I am confident that this initiative will further strengthen the Uttar Pradesh Governments vision of smart healthcare and technology-driven governance. Our objective is not merely to award degrees. In the age of artificial intelligence, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, aims to play the role of a thought leader while nurturing future leaders who can develop innovative solutions for society, industry, and public systems. As the countrys first AI-augmented private university, Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh is building an ecosystem where education, research, and industry converge to create the next generation of health-tech innovators, policy experts, and technology leaders. I firmly believe that in the coming years, Uttar Pradesh will emerge as a major hub for AI and innovation . Moving forward in this direction, today we have launched the AI Ethics Training Program. Initiated in collaboration with Upgrad, this special program aims to train over 150,000 youth across the country in the responsible and ethical use of AI over the next five years, while also playing a significant role in enhancing AI literacy, he added. About Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) Envisioned to foster a culture of sustainability and empower future global leaders, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, immerses 21st-century learners in a personalised and experiential learning experience, integrating an AI-powered academic model and a multidimensional, futuristic perspective on education. Our Uttar Pradesh campus carries forward the venerable legacy of more than a decade of Chandigarh University, Punjab, which has established itself as India's No. 1 Private University and a torchbearer of groundbreaking pedagogy and research-driven innovation. The AI-augmented new campus offers a broad spectrum of industry-driven futuristic academic programs encompassing data-driven insights, virtual reality experiences, real-world simulations, corporate mentorship, international perspective, interdisciplinary research, cultivation of entrepreneurial spirit, and professional competencies. www.culko.in
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Like Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli, There's No Replacement For Sanju Samson: RR Captain Riyan Parag
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'RR lost their face': Du Plesis warns of added pressure on Jaiswal after Samson exit
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'The Moment We've Waited For,' CSK Welcome 'Chettan' Samson In Chennai Ahead Of IPL 2026
WORLD CHAMPION SANJU SAMSON IS: India's World Cup-winning star Sanju Samson reached Chennai on Thursday to join the Chennai Super Kings camp ahead of his Indian Premier League (IPL) outing with the five-time champions. The IPL 2026 is set to begin on March 28. CSK's social media handle shared an image of Samson's arrival, writing, Chettan in Chennai. In another post, it shared, The moment we've waited for! WORLD CHAMPION SANJU SAMSON IS HERE. The franchise also shared a video of Samson arrival with a caption, Chennai feels Sanjus aura. CSK will play their campaign opener against Samsons former franchise, Rajasthan Royals, from whom they traded the wicketkeeper-batter in place of Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. Samson is in great form and is very likely to open the batting lineup alongside Indias U-19 World Cup-winning captain Ayush Mhatre to provide fiery starts for the franchise during the IPL season. CSK are entering the new season with a young team. Adding Samson is sure to strengthen CSK. It's well known that Samson has expressed his passion for the franchise and his wish to play for it. Since the transfer deal was finalised, with Jadeja and Curran moving to Rajasthan Royals, and Samson to CSK, the fans of the Yellow Army have supported him wholeheartedly. Samson is expected to hold a crucial position at the top of the batting order and could also assume wicketkeeping duties from MS Dhoni in one or two matches, should there be any injury issues with the 44-year-old veteran. Since the transfer deal was finalised, with Jadeja and Curran moving to Rajasthan Royals, and Samson to CSK, the fans of the Yellow Army have supported him wholeheartedly. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Expressing gratitude for the support he received from the Chennai audience during his stint in the T20 World Cup, Samson said, I was surprised by the support I got from the Chennai crowd during the World Cup. I think I am lucky. Maybe they see me as one of them. I will give my best for CSK. Article Source: IANS
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'He Had Become The Face Of RR: Faf Calls Samson's Move To CSK Massive Thing For IPL
Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Faf du Plessis reflected on the impact of Sanju Samsons departure, describing the India wicketkeeper-batsman as the face of the franchise for the last decade, and believes that RR losing Samson is a massive thing for the fans and the tournament. Samson was traded in from RR to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the auction in a major move as the five-time champions traded out Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan. The two sides will now face off in their respective campaign openers on March 30 at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. If I look at the IPL and the teams, the iconic teams we see around the league, all of them have one marquee Indian player in common, someone who has been the face of the franchise for a period of time, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli. And Sanju Samson, for me, was that guy at Rajasthan Royals. Yes, he's of a newer generation, but he had become the face of that franchise. If I think of Rajasthan Royals, I think Sanju Samson. So, the fact that they've lost that face, I think, is a massive thing for the fans, for the IPL, and for the tournament, because he's played such a big role there, du Plessis told JioStar. Du Plessis also highlighted the challenge facing young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who will have to adjust to new responsibilities in the batting line-up. The thing with Yashasvi Jaiswal is that he's had Sanju Samson, who has been such a huge, consistent performer within that batting line-up. So, when you have that consistency of runs from Sanju, it allows you to play your game. Now, you take that away, all of a sudden, people will look at him with more responsibility, he said. And for a player like him, you don't want him thinking about responsibility, you want him thinking, 'I want to take the game on. I want to hit as many sixes as possible.' So there's a learning curve that's going to come into his career this season, 'Am I true to the game that I've always played, or do I take up the senior player role to score the bulk of the runs?' So it'll be interesting to see how that goes. I think he'll still play in the way that he does. It would be silly not to, because he's such an attacking player, he added. The thing with Yashasvi Jaiswal is that he's had Sanju Samson, who has been such a huge, consistent performer within that batting line-up. So, when you have that consistency of runs from Sanju, it allows you to play your game. Now, you take that away, all of a sudden, people will look at him with more responsibility, he said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So the versatility that you get from Sam Curran is very crucial for the team because he gives you an over in the powerplay, bowls his cutters in the middle, and is really good at death bowling, whether with yorkers or slower balls. So you're getting a lot of skill sets there. Also, he's bringing experience and captaincy support to a young captain in that dressing room. The more leaders you have around you, the better the support will be for Riyan, he added. Article Source: IANS
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami is in Delhi for crucial seat-sharing talks with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Discussions are centering on specific constituencies where disagreements exist, rather than just the total number of seats. Both parties are optimistic about reaching a formal agreement soon, with Union Minister Piyush Goyal expected in Chennai to finalize details.
Vellores Century-Old Poigai Animal Market Struggles Amid Election Code Restrictions
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