Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu faced criticism from ‘TheLiverDoc’ on Twitter for suggesting the health benefits of barefoot walking. The doctor dismissed the idea as pseudoscience, leading to an exchange of insults. Vembu responded by calling the doctor arrogant and critiquing the use of the term ‘boomer’ as irrelevant to the Indian context.
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Sir Garfield Sobers made cricket history on August 31, 1968, by hitting 6 sixes in an over while playing for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan in the English County Championship. This unprecedented achievement has been replicated by a few cricketers in various competitive formats since then, including Ravi Shastri, Herschelle Gibbs, Yuvraj Singh, and Ross Whiteley.
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JDU leader Neeraj Kumar criticized the Assam government’s decision to discontinue the two-hour adjournment for Jumma prayers in the state assembly, arguing it disrespects religious traditions. He urged CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to prioritize poverty alleviation and flood management. This practice, originating in the colonial era, was unanimously ended by Hindu and Muslim MLAs.
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The Reserve Bank of India has launched a feature enabling customers to deposit cash at ATMs using Unified Payments Interface (UPI) instead of physical debit cards. This UPI Interoperable Cash Deposit service, launched at the Global Fintech Fest 2024, aims to streamline cash deposits and enhance banking convenience.
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Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat joined the farmers’ protest at the Punjab-Haryana border on the 200th day of their struggle for MSP. She urged the central government to heed their demands and acknowledged the farmers’ importance in feeding the country. Phogat praised their courage and resilience, stating they serve as an inspiration for her and...
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According to former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes, Ravindra Jadeja is the best fielder in modern cricket due to his versatility. Jadeja, along with Virat Kohli and Sharma, retired from T20 internationals but will continue in ODIs and Tests. He is anticipated to rejoin the Indian team for the Bangladesh Test series in September.
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