Copa America: Inefficient Brazil Play Out Goalless Draw With Costa Rica

by Shambhu Datta Mishra

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Costa Rica's goalkeeper, Patrick Sequeira, emerged as the hero, making several key saves and keeping a clean sheet for his team

Brazil's woes were compounded by a disallowed goal in the first half when Marquinhos' header was chalked off after a lengthy VAR review deemed him offside by a narrow margin

Los Angeles, June 25: Disappointment struck SoFi Stadium Tuesday (IST) as Brazil, the nine-time Copa America champions, were held to a 0-0 draw by a determined Costa Rica side.

Despite controlling possession and peppering the goal with shots, the Selecao's attack sputtered, failing to find a breakthrough.

Costa Rica's goalkeeper, Patrick Sequeira, emerged as the hero, making several key saves and keeping a clean sheet for his team.

Brazil's woes were compounded by a disallowed goal in the first half when Marquinhos' header was chalked off after a lengthy VAR review deemed him offside by a narrow margin.

There was a lot of criticism for the team heading into the tournament and the draw marked a frustrating start for Brazil's new generation, spearheaded by young talents Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo. The team struggled to convert their dominance into goals. Refereeing decisions also added to the frustration, with questionable calls going against Brazil throughout the match.

However, credit must be given to Costa Rica. Despite being the underdogs with the youngest squad in the tournament, Los Ticos displayed remarkable defensive resilience, frustrating Brazil's attack and securing a historic result. They had entered the match having lost nine consecutive encounters with the South American giants.

Looking ahead, Brazil finds itself playing catch-up in Group D. Colombia currently leads after their 2-0 victory over Paraguay.

Coach Dorival Junior has a lot to ponder as he aims to get his team firing on all cylinders in the upcoming matches. The quest for a tenth Copa America title seems to have gotten off to a rocky start.

(IANS)

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Horoscope, Sep 8: Good Conjugal Life On The Cards For Gemini, Libra May Purchase Property

by Hemanta Pande

All zodiac signs have their characteristics and traits which define someone’s personality. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Read on to find out whether the odds will be in your favour today.

Aries

You may get rid of physical problems. You may get new opportunities for improvement in life. You may have more work in the office. You may try to complete office work on time. People in the field of arts may perform well

Favourable colour – Red

Favourable number – 9

Remedy - Chant “Om Hring Sring Mangalaya Namah”.

Taurus

You may achieve lofty ambition by dint of hard work. Job seekers may get good jobs. You may be rewarded for your sharp intelligence. Students may get an opportunity to pursue higher education. Your diet may not be good due to busy work in office.

Favourable colour – White

Favourable number – 6

Remedy – Worship Goddess Bhargavi.

Gemini

Your health may improve. Good conjugal life on the cards. You are advised not to be angry with the staff in the office. You are advised to be careful while driving. You may get opportunity to purchase property.

Favourable colour – Green

Favourable number – 5

Remedy – Recite Maa Dattatreya's mantra.

Cancer

You may be blessed with social status and good fortune. Except for minor disputes, everything may be favorable for you. You may get an opportunity to live with leaders or high-ranking officials. Students may be more concerned over their studies.

Favourable colour- White

Favourable number- 2

Remedy – Touch elders’ feet.

Leo

Your health problems may be reduced. You may be able to solve all problems with understanding in the family. You may consider conducting auspicious work at home. With any big investment, you may experience financial growth.

Favourable colour- Orange

Favourable number- 1

Remedy- Hold Yantrika Mahakabach of Goddess Sri Matangi.

Virgo

Despite the financial crisis, you may be determined to start a new business. You may get a new opportunity today. You may be happy with obtaining vehicles, profits and engaged in entertainment and auspicious work. The support of others may help you in achieving success.

Favourable colour- Green

Favourable number- 5

Remedy - Recite Buddha's Mantra.

Libra

You may get success in the book business and cosmetics business. Students may get teacher's help in their studies. Nothing may go in your favor in the meetings. You may get satisfactory results from the financial aspect. You may get an opportunity to purchase property.

Favourable colour- White

Favourable number- 6

Remedy – Donate pulses, rice to the Goddess temple.

Scorpio

There may be an atmosphere of joy among the employees. Your physical sufferings may disappear. Your reputation and income may increase from all sides. You may be rewarded according to your efforts. In trouble, you may show resentment. You may not keep a promise to a friend.

Favourable colour- Red

Favourable number- 9

Remedy – Worship Lord Narasimha Puja and Chant the mantra.

Sagittarius

You may take new steps to improve business. You may devote more time to your family and pass the day happily. The sportspersons may be praised by the critics by performing well. You may consider the new proposal.

Favourable colour- Yellow

Favourable number- 3

Remedy – Hold Yantrika Mahakabach of Goddess Tara.

Capricorn

Loversbirs may try to strengthen their bondings. You may improve in the travel, trade and business sectors. Even if there is a family problem, you may take bold steps to solve it. You may commit mistakes in duty while being bound by the bonds of friendship.

Favourable colour- Blue

Favourable number- 8

Remedy – Recite Lord Shani's Gayatri Mantra.

Aquarius

Employess may get higher position. People who are interested in music may find a good teacher. It may cost you more to buy essential items. You may try to make proper use of wealth. You may be able to afford a new vehicle

Favourable colour- Blue

Favourable number- 8

Remedy – Hold Yantrika Mahakabach of Goddess Dakshinkali.

Pisces

Even if your body is fine, you may have fear in the mind. You may have a slight improvement in income. You may eat together with friends. In a dispute between two people regarding parental property, the third person may be the beneficiary. You may take up any important work in politics.

Favourable colour- Yellow

Favourable number- 3

Remedy – Worship Maa Tara.

After Putin, Italian PM Meloni Says That India Can Resolve Russia-Ukraine Conflict

by Hemanta Pande

Rome, Sep 7: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday said that countries like India and China can play a role in resolving the conflict in Ukraine.

Meloni's remarks, made at the Ambrosetti Forum in northern Italy's Cernobbio city on Saturday - where she also held a meeting with the visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky - came less than 48 hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin also highlighted India's efforts in solving the ongoing crisis in the region.

"It is obvious that if the rules of international law are broken we will get a multiplication of chaos and crisis, but it is also obvious that with the multiplication of crisis, we will have a natural fragmentation of the geo-economic space, that is, in the long run, economic globalization and questioning of the rules of international law will not walk together. This is what I also said to my Chinese counterparts, we must choose, because the two things do not go together, it is also the reason why I think that in the end nations, like China and India, can play a role and must play a role in resolving the conflict in Ukraine," said Meloni.

On Thursday, while addressing the 9th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russian President Vladimir Putin had also mentioned India's role in providing a "helping hand" in resolving the issue.

"We respect our friends and partners who I think are sincerely interested in addressing and resolving all the issues associated with the conflict (with Ukraine). China, Brazil, India... I am in contact with my partners and I have no doubt that the leaders of these countries, and we have the relations of trust and confidence with one another, will be really interested in providing a helping hand," said Putin.

Meloni's comments came after her meeting with Zelensky met on the sidelines of the Ambrosetti Forum on Saturday where the two leaders discussed the latest developments on the ground and Ukraine's "most urgent needs" ahead of winter.

"The Head of State thanked for all the allocated military and technical assistance packages and emphasised the importance of transferring the relevant weapons to Ukraine as soon as possible," said Zelensky's office after the meeting.

It mentioned further that the Ukrainian President informed Meloni about the situation on the battlefield, the recent shelling of the country's civilian and critical infrastructure and spoke about current defence needs.

"The leaders discussed steps to implement the decision of the G7 to provide Ukraine with nearly USD 50 billion from frozen Russian assets," Kyiv asserted.

It added that the restoration and reconstruction of Ukraine, in particular of its energy system, was one of the issues discussed during the meeting.

The Italian PM's office stated that Meloni reiterated that support for Ukraine is a top priority on the Italian G7 Presidency's agenda and reaffirmed the ongoing commitment to Ukraine's legitimate defence and to a just and lasting peace.

The two leaders, it said, paid particular attention to the issue of reconstruction, also ahead of the next Ukraine Recovery Conference which will be held in Italy in 2025.

Later, in her address at the 50th edition of The European House – Ambrosetti Forum at Villa d'Este in Cernobbio, Meloni also highlighted the risks of destabilization for the geo-political and economic global space, and said she believed global actors such as China and India "will be able to play a role in resolving the conflict." (IANS)

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Odisha: 95 Teams Participate In Hackerwar 5.0 At ITER

by Hemanta Pande

Bhubaneswar, Sept 7: As many as 95 teams comprising 580 students from various engineering streams virtually participated in the two-day HackerWar 5.0, the fifth edition of the event, held recently at the Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), Bhubaneswar, faculty of engineering and technology of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA), officials said on Saturday.

The competition aimed at fostering innovation and problem-solving abilities among the future technologists. The intense 24-hour virtual competition, spread across August 31 and September 1, was organised by the institute’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) in collaboration with ITER’s Codex Club, Centre for Innovation and Incubation (SOA CII) and the Atal Innovation Centre-SOA Foundation (AIC SOA).

“The primary objective of HackerWar 5.0 was to encourage innovative thinking, inspire creative solutions and improve problem solving skills among students, specifically within the realm of computer science and engineering,” Prof. Debahuti Mishra, Head of the Department of CSE, said.

Additionally, the event served as a platform for students to hone their skills ahead of the prestigious Smart India Hackathon-2024 (SIH- 2024) organised by the Ministry of Education and showcase their talent at the national level, she said.

The participants were invited to work on projects aligned with SIH-2024 themes covering a diverse range of real world areas including Smart Automation, Fitness and Sports, Heritage and Culture, Medtech/Biotech/Healthtech, Agriculture, Smart Vehicles, Clean and Green Technology, Blockchain and Cybersecurity.

A team of 65 faculty members led by Dr. Dibya Sundar Das, Assistant Professor in the Department of CSE, evaluated the projects and the top ten teams were recognized for their outstanding work and innovation, Prof. Mishra said.

The final evaluation was conducted by a jury comprising Amrita Priyadarsini, Senior Manager, Accenture Technology, Madhu Jyotshna Shome, Technical Lead, Wipro Technology Limited and Ramakrishan Sahoo, Group Project Manager, Infosys on Friday.

The top three winners along with seven additional teams, were presented jury prizes for their exceptional contributions. The top 30 teams from the event will be nominated by the institute to participate in the final SIH-2024 competition, she said.

Prof. Mishra thanked SOA Founder President Prof. (Dr.) Manojranjan Nayak, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Pradipta Kumar Nanda and Director, ITER Prof. Manas Kumar Mallick for their continued guidance and support for such endeavours.

The closing ceremony of the event was attended by Prof. Mishra, Prof. Sarada Prasanna Pati, Dr. Bharat Jyoti Ranjan Sahu, Dr. Dibya Sundar Das, Dr. Aditi Panda, Dr. Anukampa Behera and Dr. Satarupa Dash. Faculty members from various departments including CSE, Computer Science and Information Technology, Computer Application as well as Centers for Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and Internet of Things were also present on the occasion.

Copa America: Inefficient Brazil Play Out Goalless Draw With Costa Rica

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