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Edge-of-Your-Seat Action: World Cup Semi-Finals Unleash Unforgettable Moments

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Priyanshi Pareek reports on the World Cup Semi- Finals..

The teams fight with each other for that one place in the top 4, to be named as the Semi-Finalist and when the day comes, not just the teams but the fans are also praying for their team to win, as this is the only time when you will have to prove yourself to be one of the best team.

World Cup 2023

India, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa are the teams to be named as the Semi-Finalists. 

India was the first team to secure this position with all the 9 wins (18 points), South Africa qualified with 14 points, Australia also with 14 points and at last New Zealand with 10 points. 

India (1st Place) had its match with New Zealand (4th Place) and South Africa’s (2nd place) match was with Australia.

India vs New Zealand

The Rivalry between these nations was from the start as India never won any match in ICC Tournaments against New Zealand but in 2023 they did. 

The Semi Final of 2019 was between the same countries where New Zealand beat India by 18 runs and broke the heart of ICT fans, this was the last match of former Indian Team captain MS Dhoni. The runout of Captain Cool and the loss of the team made 1.4 billion people cry. 

The 2023 Semi Final wasn’t a normal match for ICT and its fans; It was the revenge match of 2019 and ICT succeeded in taking revenge by making New Zealand lose by 70 runs. 

India became the first Finalist of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

Australia vs South Africa

The rivalry started in the semi final of 1999, where Australia tied up the match and went into the finals. 

The commentary of Bill Lawry on the final ball said, “There it is, this will be out surely – oh it’s out, it’s gonna be run out…oh, that is South Africa out – Donald did not run, I cannot believe it. Australia went into the World Cup Final – ridiculous running with two balls to go. Donald did not go, Klusener came – what a disappointing end for South Africa. What a match for our viewers right around the world.” 

This commentary makes us understand the consequences. 

The Semi Final of 2023 was also no less than a disappointment for South Africa as they lost by 3 wkts. 

Australia became the 2nd team to go in the Finals of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

World Cup 2023 Finals 

The finals is between India and Australia on 19th of November at the marvellous venue of Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. 

Gear up your seats for the finals as it is going to be super loaded with entertainment.

IndiGo’s Ambitious Plans: Electric Air Taxi Service Set to Soar in India by 2026

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InterGlobe Enterprises, the parent company of IndiGo, has set the stage for a groundbreaking development in the aviation sector by announcing plans to introduce an all-electric air taxi service in India by 2026. The initiative is propelled by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Archer Aviation, a US-based company specializing in electric aircraft and air taxis.

The proposed InterGlobe-Archer flight aims to ferry passengers from Connaught Place in Delhi to Gurugram in Haryana within approximately 7 minutes. This swift aerial commute would drastically cut down travel time compared to the 60-90 minutes required for the 27-kilometer journey by road.

The collaboration goes beyond air taxi services, with plans to extend the partnership into various operations. According to the companies, they envision diverse applications for electric aircraft in India, encompassing cargo transport, logistics, medical and emergency services, as well as private company and charter services.

Archer Aviation expressed pride in the landmark deal with InterGlobe Enterprises, emphasizing their plans to revolutionize urban air travel in India’s largest and most congested cities. The electric air taxis, represented by Archer’s Midnight aircraft, offer a piloted four-passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) solution, designed for efficient consecutive flights with minimal charging time.

The collaboration also outlines an ambitious goal of acquiring up to 200 Archer Midnight aircraft for deployment in India. The strategic move aligns with global efforts to embrace sustainable aviation solutions and signals a significant leap toward the future of electric air travel in the country.

Jaipur Wax Museum Celebrates Virat Kohli’s Milestone with Wax Statue alongside Sachin Tendulkar’s Iconic Figure

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The Jaipur Wax Museum, nestled within the Nahargarh Fort, is set to pay a fitting tribute to cricket maestro Virat Kohli, commemorating his historic 50th century and India’s resounding semi-final victory. The creative team, led by Founder Director Anoop Srivastava, has decided to craft a life-size wax statue of Kohli, meeting the persistent demands from enthusiastic tourists.

Srivastava expressed his excitement, emphasizing that there couldn’t be a more opportune moment to immortalize Kohli’s achievements, considering his stellar performance and India’s recent World Cup triumph. The wax statue, depicting Kohli’s aggressive on-field persona, will stand alongside the statue of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, symbolizing the passing of the baton from one cricket icon to another.

What adds an intriguing twist to this tribute is the recreation of the Wankhede Stadium set within the museum, where Kohli notched his historic 50th century. The meticulous craftsmanship of sculptors Ganesh and Lakshminarayan, under the creative direction of Srivastava, ensures the authenticity of the wax figures. Renowned Bollywood designer Bodh Singh is entrusted with designing the costumes.

The wax museum, recognized for featuring inspirational figures, already boasts statues of cricket icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni and philosopher Swami Vivekananda. With a total of 43 wax statues, including a Royal Darbar adorned with gold work carvings and the unique Sheeshmahal embellished with over fifty lakh glass pieces and tikris, the museum continues to captivate visitors with its harmonious blend of history and art.

As the wax figure of Virat Kohli takes its place among these illustrious personalities, the Jaipur Wax Museum reinforces its commitment to showcasing figures that inspire and leave a lasting impact on generations to come.

Jaipur Royal family wears black dresses on Diwali: Remembers Ancestral Sacrifices

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Simran Saini
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In a departure from the traditional festivities, the former royal family of Jaipur marked Diwali this year by adorning themselves in black or dark blue attire. Diya Kumari, Padmanabh Singh, and Gauravi Kumari, along with all the guests, embraced this unique tradition, contributing to a distinctive celebration.

The choice of black and dark blue clothing holds deep significance, rooted in a longstanding belief. It is said that members of the former royal family don these colors on Diwali to pay homage to the sacrifices made by their ancestors. As the evening unfolded, the entire family, along with their guests, donned matching attire, creating a visually striking and meaningful celebration.

Adding to the charm of Jaipur’s Diwali festivities, several Bollywood and TV industry luminaries, originally hailing from the Pink City, graced the occasion. Accompanied by their families, these artists partook in Lakshmi puja and later ventured out to witness the enchanting lights of Jaipur, making the festival memorable.

Jaipur’s diaspora from the entertainment industry, now based in Mumbai, also made their presence felt, celebrating Diwali with their loved ones. Social media was abuzz with shared moments and heartfelt Diwali wishes from these artists, connecting with their fans.

The festive spirit extended beyond the royal enclave, with the city’s models and beauty pageant winners contributing to the vibrant celebrations. The former royal family even hosted a Diwali party at the historic City Palace, providing an opportunity for Jaipurites to join in the festivities and share the joy of the season. This unique blend of tradition and contemporary celebrations marked a Diwali to be remembered in the heart of Pink City.

PRS Oberoi passed away at the age of 94

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Dimple Arora
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The passing of Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi, affectionately known as ‘Biki,’ marks the end of an era in the Indian hotel and hospitality industry. At the age of 94, the Chairman Emeritus of the Oberoi Group breathed his last, leaving behind an enduring legacy that has forever reshaped luxury hospitality in India.

Born on February 3, 1929, in Delhi, Oberoi was the son of the visionary founder of The Oberoi Group, Rai Bahadur MS Oberoi. Educated at St. Paul’s School in Darjeeling and a graduate of Hotel Management from Lausanne, Switzerland, Oberoi’s journey was marked by a commitment to excellence in the hospitality sector.

Oberoi took the reins of leadership at EIH Limited, the flagship company of The Oberoi Group, in 2002 following his father’s demise. His tenure as CEO lasted until 2013, during which he played a pivotal role in not only maintaining but elevating the group’s status in the global hospitality arena. Forbes currently estimates his net worth at a staggering $460 million.

Beyond corporate success, Oberoi’s influence extended to shaping the Oberoi brand into a symbol of fine luxury hotels. The Oberoi Group’s official statement on his passing highlighted his instrumental role in pioneering the development of Oberoi Hotels and Resorts. His leadership was not confined to borders; it resonated globally, placing India’s first five-star hotel on the international map.

Under Oberoi’s guidance, the Oberoi brand came to epitomize fine luxury hotels, with a commitment to unparalleled service and exquisite experiences. His passing is not just the loss of a seasoned businessman; it is the end of an era marked by innovation, dedication, and a passion for providing the utmost in hospitality.

As the Indian hospitality industry mourns the loss of one of its stalwarts, PRS Oberoi’s contributions will be remembered as a beacon that illuminated the path for future generations in the pursuit of excellence in hospitality. His legacy is not just etched in the success of The Oberoi Group but is a testament to his vision and commitment to redefining Indian hospitality.

Hornbill Music Festival: Know dates, venue and significance

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The 23rd Edition of the Hornbill Music Festival will be held at The Naga Heritage Village, Kisama from December 1-10, 2022. The event will be officially launched by Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. vice chairman Vikram S. Kirloskar. 

Top bands from the state, region and country will be performing at the 10-day music extravaganza. Toyota India had earlier taken to Twitter in response to chief minister of Nagaland’s tweet by writing “We’re beyond thrilled to be part of this musical journey! Looking forward to 10 days of grooving to some #awesome tunes and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Nagaland.” 

Expressing his excitement about the Hornbill Music Festival, associate general manager (Regional Strategic Business Unit) at Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Varinder Kumar Wadhwa said, “We at Toyota are glad to partner with TaFMA through a title sponsorship to host the music festival this year. The North-Eastern region has been one of the most important markets for Toyota Kirloskar Motor. This festival brings us a unique opportunity to cherish and promote the richness of these splendid local culture and enable us to connect, contribute to the society’s cultural diversity. We eagerly look forward to the 10-day of grand celebration and join hands with TaFMA and the community to make it a big success”. TaFMA has expressed gratitude to Toyota India and Okusa Toyota, Dimapur for their support and patronage. It hoped to partner with the global giant for more social engagements especially for the upliftment of the youth.”

Richest Candidate in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections of 2023

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Dimple Arora
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As Madhya Pradesh gears up for another round of Assembly elections, the influence of wealth on politics takes center stage. According to a recent report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), a staggering 80 percent of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Madhya Pradesh are crorepatis, and more than half of them hail from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

As the political landscape unfolds, the battle for supremacy intensifies between the incumbent BJP, rallying behind Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and the opposition Congress, led by the prominent figure of former Chief Minister Kamal Nath. Amidst this political fervor, let’s delve into how the richest candidates fared in the last Assembly elections held in 2018.

At the forefront is Sanjay Satyendra Pathak from the BJP, representing Vijayraghavgarh. With a staggering net worth exceeding Rs 226 crore, Pathak emerged victorious in 2018, securing a comfortable margin of 13,738 votes against Congress’s Padma Shukla.

Following closely is Chetanya Kasyap, another BJP stalwart, holding the Ratlam City constituency. Boasting a considerable net worth of Rs 204 crore, Kasyap clinched a hattrick win for the saffron party in 2018, defeating Congress’s Premlata Dave by a significant margin of 43,435 votes.

Representing the Congress camp, Sanjay Shukla from Indore-1 shines as the wealthiest candidate. With a substantial net asset value of Rs 139 crore, Shukla secured victory in the 2018 polls, overcoming BJP’s Sudarshan Gupta with a margin of 8,136 votes.

As the 2023 elections loom, political analysts predict a favorable position for the BJP. However, Congress remains resilient, eager to make a comeback following the collapse of the Kamal Nath-led government in 2020. The intersection of wealth and politics in Madhya Pradesh continues to shape the dynamics of the upcoming electoral battle, where financial prowess and political influence go hand in hand.

Mohammad Shami: Man of the match for India Vs New Zealand semi-final CWC 2023

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Mohammed Shami has taken 4 wickets against New Zealand, with this he has taken 4 or more wickets in an innings for the 8th time in the World Cup. Shami is at the top in this record, second is Australia’s Mitchell Starc, who has the record of taking 4+ wickets 6 times in the World Cup.

Mohammad Shami: Man of the match for India Vs New Zealand semi-final CWC 2023


Mohammed Shami completed his 50 wickets in the World Cup by taking the third wicket against New Zealand. For this he took only 17 innings, which is the fastest in the tournament history. He broke the record of Australia’s Mitchell Starc, who had taken 50 wickets in 19 innings.
Daryl Mitchell became the batsman who scored the most sixes for New Zealand in a World Cup. He hit his 18th six in the current season. Mitchell broke Brendon McCullum’s record of 17 sixes in the 2015 season.
Daryl Mitchell hit the longest six of this World Cup, 107 meters. He left behind Shreyas Iyer’s 106 meter six.
New Zealand 46/2 in powerplay, Shami sent the openers to the pavilion
New Zealand, which was chasing the target of 398 runs, did not have a special start. The team lost the wickets of the openers while scoring 46 runs in the powerplay. Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway were out after scoring 13 runs each.

In the initial over of the powerplay, the Kiwi openers played shots cautiously. The team’s score in 5 overs was 30 runs without loss. Here Mohammed Shami achieved success on his first ball and dismissed Conway. Not only this, Shami got Rachin Ravindra caught by wicketkeeper KL Rahul on the fourth ball of the 8th over.

CWC 2023: India in the final of ODI World Cup for the fourth time

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India has made it to the final of the World Cup by defeating New Zealand by 70 runs in the semi-final played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Indian team has reached the final for the fourth time. Earlier the team had reached this tournament final in 1983, 2003 and 2011.

India won the toss and batted first and scored 397 runs for 4 wickets in 50 overs. Virat Kohli scored the 50th ODI century of his career and played an inning of 117 runs. Shreyas Iyer scored 105 runs. In reply, New Zealand was all out for 327 runs in 48.5 overs. Daryl Mitchell scored 134 runs. Mohammed Shami took 7 wickets. He was the man of the match for his excellent bowling.

CWC 2023 Seminal India Vs New Zealand: Interesting facts and records of Indian innings

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Virat Kohli (711 runs) has become the batsman who has scored the most runs in a World Cup. He broke Sachin Tendulkar’s 20 year old record. Tendulkar had scored 673 runs in the 2003 World Cup.

Virat Kohli left Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara behind in scoring the most 50+ runs in international cricket. Sangakkara has scored 50+ runs 216 times, while Virat has achieved this feat for the 217th time. Virat has now reached the level of Australian batsman Ricky Ponting (217 times). Sachin Tendulkar is on top in this matter. His highest is 264.

Virat Kohli has overtaken Sachin Tendulkar in terms of most number of 50 plus runs scored in an edition of the World Cup. Virat has scored 50+ runs eight times in this World Cup, while Sachin Tendulkar scored 7 times in the 2003 World Cup and Shakib Al Hasan scored 50+ runs 7 times in the 2019 World Cup.

600 sixes have been completed in the current World Cup. Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer hit his 600th six off the ball of Rachin Ravindra.

Virat Kohli made his best score in the knockout of the ODI World Cup when he took the 36th run. Earlier, Kohli had scored 35 runs on 43 balls against Sri Lanka in the 2011 World Cup final.

Virat Kohli (13794 runs) has become the third top run scorer in ODI cricket. He left Australia’s Ricky Ponting behind. Virat left Ponting behind as soon as he took his 28th run in the semi-final against New Zealand. Ponting has 13704 runs in his name in 375 ODIs. Kohli has left this record behind in the 291st match. Only Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara (14234 runs) and India’s Sachin Tendulkar (18426 runs) are ahead of Kohli.

Virat Kohli became the third batsman for India to score more than 600 runs in a World Cup season. Earlier, Sachin Tendulkar had done this in 2003 and Rohit Sharma in 2019.

Rohit Sharma has become the batsman who has scored the most sixes in a single season of the World Cup. He has hit 28 sixes in the current season. Rohit broke the record of Caribbean batsman Chris Gayle. Gayle had hit 26 sixes in the 2015 World Cup.

Rohit Sharma hit 4 sixes in this innings. As soon as he hit his third six, he created a world record for the most number of sixes in the ODI World Cup. Rohit has 51 sixes in his name in the World Cup. He broke the record of West Indies’ Chris Gayle (49 sixes).

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