2nd Test: Rohit Sharma's unbeaten 80 takes India to 106/3 at lunch

by Argus News

Chennai, Feb 13: Rohit Sharma scored a rapid 80 off 78 deliveries (13x4s, 1x6) to take India to 106 for three wickets at lunch on the first day of the second Test, on Saturday.

On a pitch that aided turn from very early and on which left-arm spinner Jack Leach was introduced as early as the eighth over of the match, Sharma looked in control and took on the England attack to put India in the driver's seat before a couple of wickets late in the first session gave Joe Root's side some relief.

India had lost Shubman Gill early with the team total at zero. But then Sharma and No. 3 Cheteshwar Pujara shared an 85-run partnership for the second wicket to help India move into commanding position. The partnership was dominated by Sharma as he unleashed his strokes.

However, just as they looked like they were taking the game away from England, the spinners got into action. Leach got rid of Pujara having him caught at slip by Ben Stokes.

Soon after, off-spinner Moeen Ali, who was proving expensive, spun one back in through the gap between skipper Virat Kohli's (0) bat and pad to reduce India to 86 for three.

Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane (5) were batting at the crease at the end of the first session.

India had won the toss and elected to bat. The hosts made three changes to the side that lost the first Test by 227 runs. They rested pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah and brought in Mohammed Siraj. Left-arm spinner Axar Patel, who is making his Test debut, and Chinaman Kuldeep Yadav replaced left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem and off-spinner Washington Sundar, respectively.

For England, pace bowler Stuart Broad came in for James Anderson, Olly Stone replaced the injured Jofra Archer and picked the wicket of Gill. Off-spin bowling all-rounder Moeen Ali replaced Dom Bess while Ben Foakes replaced Jos Buttler who has gone back to England.

Brief scores (lunch, day 1): India 106/3 (R Sharma batting 80, C Pujara 21; O Stone 1/14, J Leach 1/23, M Ali 1/32) vs England.
(IANS)

Gold, Silver Prices Further Fall, Check Details

by Manisha Das

Cuttack, Oct 3: Gold prices in India witnessed a fall as the market opens on Tuesday.

In Odisha, the price of yellow metal 22K (10 grams) traded at Rs 54,300 while the price of 18K gold (10 grams) stood at Rs 44,600.

The price of 14K gold (10 grams) stood at Rs 35,000.
In Cuttack, the GST 995 yellow metal traded at Rs 5,845 per gram and the ready 995 gold prices stood at Rs 5,900 per gram.

The price of silver metal also witnessed an decrease today. The price of LRS silver stood at Rs 70,200 per kg and the price of 9999 silver stood at Rs 69,500.

It may be noted that the gold price can vary as per the MCX and dealer to dealer.

Gold is considered an important part of India's economy and social life due to its cultural significance, investment values, and its traditional role in weddings and festivals.

Notably, the gold and silver prices in India are influenced by a variety of factors, including global economic conditions, inflation rates, currency fluctuations, and local demand and supply dynamics.

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Vidhu Vinod Chopra Calls ‘12th Fail’ A Story Of Hope, Zeal, Willpower To Never Quit

by Manisha Das

Mumbai, Oct 3: Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra has unveiled the new trailer for his next directorial venture ‘12th Fail’, which is an intensely thought provoking socio-political commentary film.

Talking about the film, he called it a story of hope and the will to never give up.

Detailing the film, Vidhu Vinod Chopra said: "In today's times, I wanted to tell a story of hope, a story of never giving up. ‘12th Fail’ is all that and more.

“I have laughed, cried, sung along, and had fun making this movie. I truly believe that this film will find a universal connect when it comes out in theatres."

The trailer features actor Vikrant Massey in the lead and has glimpses of the protagonist’s journey from a small village in Chambal to the bustling nerve-centre of UPSC preparation in Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar.

The story revolves around the hard desire of one individual to climb up the ladder to become an IPS officer. The trailer has a very realistic and believable tone and aesthetic, which despite its clear film tone manages to create a rustic vibe making it very believable.

Most who come to prepare for IPS and IAS exams from villages possess very little money and belongings, though they still chart a path for themselves. The whole scenario of ‘12th Fail’ revolves around the willpower of a few individuals to rise up from the dirt and become government officers.

The trailer features some very punching and hard hitting dialogues such as, “Don’t make people respect you because of your seat and uniform. Rather, make them respect you so that they themselves respect the seat and uniform.”

Another such dialogue is: “These people who come to prepare for IPS, they come like a herd of cattle. They have nothing and come from small, poor backgrounds. But it is not that they don’t bring anything, they have willpower and zeal. It is unbreakable, and that is more than enough.”

‘12th Fail’ is based on the novel by Anurag Pathak which draws from the real life story of the millions of students who attempt the UPSC entrance exam. It shows how these people come in droves, possess very little and receive next to no encouragement while being mocked.

A celebration of the spirit of youth as well as hardened resilience in the face of horrendous odds, the story is as much a retelling of the millions of tales of many aspiring UPSC students and their struggles while also being one of unbroken willpower.

‘12th Fail’ is both produced and directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and is set to release worldwide on October 27 in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada languages.

(IANS)

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Elvish Yadav Reacts To 'Elvish Bhai Ke Aage koi bol sakta hai kya' Meme; Video Goes Viral

by Manoj Jena

Mumbai, Oct 3: Elvish Yadav has become a social media sensation after winning the popular reality show 'Big Boss OTT season 2.' Day by day, the fanbase of Elvish is skyrockting.

Recently, the video of Elvish reacting to his fan's cheering video surfaced on the internet. This came after a fan of Elvish's cheering him caught the attention of netizens.

The fan's expression and his way of saying 'Elvish Bhai Ke Aage koi bol sakta hai kya', made the netizen's stomach ache with laughter. The fan's excitment and energy was remarkable and soon the incident became viral on various social media platfomrs sparking memefest.