Month: January 2025

Lawyer Quits High-Paying Job, Takes Rs 1.3 Crore Pay Cut To Curb Burnout

January 5, 2025 admin

Emily Hayes, a former lawyer earning a substantial $370,000 (about Rs 3.1 crore) per year, made a bold career move that involved a significant financial sacrifice. After experiencing burnout and an emotional breakdown due to the demanding nature of her job, she decided to prioritize her well-being over her lucrative career. Ms Hayes transitioned to…

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Pakistan Star Saim Ayub To Consult Specialist Doctor In This City After Ankle Injury, Eyes Champions Trophy Return

January 5, 2025 admin

File photo Saim Ayub.© AFP All-format opener Saim Ayub will be travelling to London from Cape Town to get expert opinion on his ankle injury as the Pakistan Cricket Board is racing against time to get him fit for next month’s Champions Trophy. Saim suffered an ankle injury while fielding during the first…

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Pollution Curbs Under GRAP-3 Revoked In Delhi Amid Dip In Air Pollution Levels

January 5, 2025 admin

New Delhi: The Centre’s panel on Delhi-NCR’s air quality on Sunday revoked stage 3 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan after witnessing a dip in air pollution levels owing to favourable meteorological conditions, especially improved wind speed, according to an official order. The city’s 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 339 at…

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UP Cops “Persuaded” Teen To Marry Man Who Raped Her, Claims Family

January 5, 2025 admin

Bhadohi: A married man allegedly raped a 19-year-old woman here multiple times, with her family alleging that when they went to lodge a complaint the police “persuaded” them to marry her to the accused citing her pregnancy. The accused, Sajid Ali (aged around 35 years) from Kotwali area, befriended the woman from the same locality…

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AI-Powered Lost-And-Found Centre Set Up

January 5, 2025 admin

Prayagraj: The Maha Kumbh Mela Authority and the police department have established a high-tech computerized lost-and-found registration centre utilizing AI technology, which is commonly referred to as the 1920 Center. This centre will help lost pilgrims reconnect with their families and friends. It will offer digital registration for lost pilgrims at all locations. Giving information…

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“When There’s Smoke…”: AB De Villiers On Reports Of Rift In Indian Team Dressing Room

January 5, 2025 admin

Following India’s 1-3 series loss to Australia, former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has reacted to the rumours of a rift within the dressing room. India lost the series-deciding Sydney Test by 6 wickets on Sunday, with the defeat ending their slim hopes of making it to the World Test Championship (WTC)…

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Austrian People’s Party nominates Christian Stocker as interim leader after Nehammer resigns

January 5, 2025 admin

Christian Stocker is seen as an experienced and calm crisis communicator who has frequently appeared in Austrian media to defend controversial decisions. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Austrian People’s Party on Sunday (January 5, 2025) nominated its General Secretary Christian Stocker as interim leader after the expected resignation of Chancellor Karl Nehammer, Austrian news agency…

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Mohammed Shami Knocking On The Door For Champions Trophy Selection, Plays Another Superb Cameo With Bat

January 5, 2025 admin

File image of Mohammed Shami batting.© PTI While his fitness may be a concern, star India pacer Mohammed Shami continues to ensure that performance won’t be a factor in his selection in India’s 2025 ICC Champions Trophy squad. After recovering from his heel injury, Shami has played domestic cricket for two months now,…

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“Was Pretty Confident”: Australia Debutant Beau Webster On Fourth Innings Run Chase vs India

January 5, 2025 admin

Beau Webster had a debut to remember in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. Replacing Mitchell Marsh in the Australian squad, Webster made an instant impact with both bat and ball, playing a crucial role in Australia’s 3-1 series victory, reclaiming the trophy after a 10-year wait. The…

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"New Goals…": Gukesh, Set To Face Carlsen In 2025, Eyes Fresh Targets

January 5, 2025 admin

D Gukesh climbed dizzying heights in the past one month, a World Championship triumph getting garnished by the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award recently, but the chess prodigy now wants to reset his focus and goals to tackle a “challenging” 2025. Gukesh will be seen in action in the Tata Steel tournament in Wijk…

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