The ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday in honor of World Environment Day, and he urged people to plant a tree in memory of their mothers.

The national capital’s Buddha Jayanti Park hosted the campaign’s planting of a peepal sapling by Prime Minister Modi.

In addition to expressing his joy at the campaign’s debut, the prime minister urged people to honor their mothers by planting a tree in the near future.He urged everyone to post a photo of themselves planting the seedling.

In a post on X, PM Modi said: “Today, on World Environment Day, delight to start a campaign, #EkPedMaaKeNaam. I call upon everyone, in India and around the world, to plant a tree in the coming days as a tribute to your mother. Do share a picture of you doing so using #Plant4Mother.

Additionally in attendance were Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.

‘Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience’ is the theme for World Environment Day.

In a conference held in Stockholm in 1972, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) established World Environment Day. Since 1974, the day has been observed. Every year on June 5, we mark World Environment Day.

Cricket fans worldwide will be able to enjoy a variety of exclusive digital experiences during the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies, including dedicated Hindi language social media channels on Facebook and Instagram, radio commentary, direct-to-fan streaming, and AI-produced video clips.

A number of cutting-edge digital initiatives were unveiled by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday with the goal of enticing and rewarding cricket enthusiasts worldwide in advance of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024. Through these measures, the thrill of the event will be accessible to a larger number of fans in more countries than before.

“We are developing separate Hindi language social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram in an attempt to reach our broad clientele. The ICC said in a release on Thursday that this will give Hindi-speaking fans customized information, updates, and unique insights into the competition – including Hindi language highlights for all India and knockout matches.

“This will complement the content produced at matches and in our digital hub in Barbados around the clock, ensuring fans receive the latest updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes footage throughout the tournament,” said a release.

Direct-to-fan streaming will be available on ICC.tv for the first time in 83 regions, including Afghanistan, Nepal, the Netherlands, Japan, and Germany. There will be unparalleled access to live matches, highlights, and exclusive content for fans in these areas.

Through the ICC website and app, the ICC will also stream live radio commentary from our licensee, the BBC, throughout the world.

“Additionally, we are launching an entirely new t20worldcup.com website and Mobile app, placing video content at the centre,” the International Cricket Council said.

The best T20 World Cup experience will be brought to fans’ homes via these digital platforms, which combine AI-produced video snippets with top-notch on-location video features.

“Fans will receive rewards for their digital actions with our new ICC Fan Passport, which was created as part of our collaboration with the NEAR Foundation. The ICC stated that fans can improve their T20 World Cup experience by earning points and unlocking goodies by participating in our Roblox integrations or forecasting match results.

Additionally, it invited cricket enthusiasts to demonstrate their expertise with a brand-new prediction game. Fans can score more points the earlier they offer predictions, such as who will win Player of the Match. Fans will be even more excited to follow the event thanks to this interactive game.

“FanCraze, our digital collectibles partner, is going to release a Web3 fantasy-style game that revolves around ICC Crictos. In other gaming news, the ICC stated, “We are thrilled to announce that the ICC Fan Zone will be integrated into three of the biggest Roblox games, giving our younger fans an immersive experience.”

“The hundreds of millions of fans who love our game but are unable to attend in person are our target audience, and the ICC Digital department always strives to show them what it’s like to be at our amazing events.” Finn Bradshaw, Head of Digital at ICC, stated that these initiatives will not only make these experiences available to a wider audience but also reward the most engaged fans.

Muthoot Pappachan Group (MPG), sometimes referred to as Muthoot Blue, a 137-year-old prominent Indian corporate conglomerate, introduced Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador.

For MPG, this strategic partnership is a major turning point that will strengthen its brand recognition and open up new channels of communication with a varied audience in India.

It’s a big accomplishment for us. Thomas John Muthoot, Chairman of Muthoot Pappachan Group, said of Shah Rukh, “He not only brings his star power, but he also embodies the humility and self-made success that align with our core values.”

“Shah Rukh Khan’s trip reflects our dedication to providing services at multiple touchpoints within our organizations, bolstering our goal of empowering the average man nationwide. His life story is a wonderful example of the power of having great aspirations and achieving them,” he continued.

As the group’s brand ambassador, Shah Rukh Khan will appear in advertisements for MPG in a variety of media, advertising their services. These advertisements seek to highlight a variety of financial services and products, reflecting the organization’s dedication to transforming accessibility and simplifying ease for all.

Being a brand ambassador for the prestigious Muthoot Pappachan Group is an exciting move. MPG has a century-long history and has made significant contributions to India’s financial sector. Shah Rukh Khan stated, “I look forward to encouraging people all around the nation to dream big as MPG makes those dreams a reality with their easily accessible bouquet of products.”

This partnership is evidence of MPG’s vision and unwavering commitment to supporting the nation’s economic development and goals. This story is further amplified by Shah Rukh Khan’s legendary fame, which connects with audiences of all ages and encourages them to dream big.

Shah Rukh Khan is more than simply a celebrity; he is a living example of self-made success and humility. Shaji Varghese, CEO of Muthoot FinCorp Limited, said, “He connects with our target audience as an ordinary individual who dreamed big and turned his dreams into reality.”

Leading NBFCs in the nation, such as Muthoot FinCorp Limited (the group’s flagship company), Muthoot Microfin Limited, Muthoot Capital Services Limited, and Muthoot Housing Finance Company Limited, are supported by the Muthoot Pappachan Group.

Having Shah Rukh Khan as their new brand ambassador is crucial to Muthoot Pappachan Group’s goal of announcing a future in which financial inclusion is accessible to everyone.

In a largely one-sided IPL 2024 title match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday, the Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in every aspect to claim their third IPL championship with a commanding eight-wicket victory.

With the help of outstanding spells from Mitchell Starc (2-14), Andre Russell (3-19), and Harshit Rana (2-24), KKR’s bowlers dismissed SRH for a meager 113, the lowest score ever in an IPL final. In response, the batsmen overcame the total in just 10.3 overs, driven by Venkatesh Iyer’s 52 not out off 26 balls, to give the team their second IPL triumph in Chennai.

The only thing SRH did well on a red-soil field was win the toss, because they never found a way to work together or gain momentum to score the lowest total ever in an IPL final. As a result of Starc and Vaibhav Arora’s constant good length bowling, which left the ball swinging constantly and others gaining grip, SRH was completely destroyed.

Every bowler for the Kolkata Knight Riders has at least one wicket to their name because of the outstanding bowling display. With a delivery that started from a leg-stump and then nipped away quickly, Starc gave KKR a promising start right away. It was reminiscent of how he started the 2015 Men’s ODI World Cup final.

The SRH wickets kept falling as impact player Abdul Samad edged away from his body to keeper off Russell, Heinrich Klaasen played on to his stumps off a slower ball from Harshit, and Shahbaz Ahmed top-edged a sweep to short fine leg off Varun Chakaravarthy.

SRH passed 100 thanks to a couple boundaries from skipper Pat Cummins, who led all scorers with 24. However, he and Jaydev Unadkat were dismissed quickly after, as one of the tournament’s most aggressive batting lineups collapsed for 113 runs.

After hitting a pulled six, Sunil Narine went too early with his flick off Pat Cummins, and the thick leading edge was caught by deep mid-wicket, costing KKR 114 runs. Venkatesh looked at Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a four to take 20 runs off the third over, but he counterattacked by dancing down the pitch to whack him for two consecutive sixes.

After drawing Jaydev Unadkat for four, Gurbaz took over by sweeping Shahbaz Ahmed for six and lofting the left-arm spinner for another maximum. However, Shahbaz emerged victorious after trapping a sweeping Gurbaz lbw. Shahbaz was reverse-swept for four by Shreyas Iyer to start his innings, and Venkatesh reached his fifty in twenty-four balls, suitably finished off the chase with a single to clinch third IPL title for KKR, undoubtedly the most consistent side in the competition.

Shreyas also becomes an IPL winning captain for the first time on his second try, which will be a particularly sweet victory for him given that he was left off of the Indian Test team and the BCCI central contracts earlier this year.

Brief Scores: Sunrisers Hyderabad lost to Kolkata Knight Riders 114/2 in 10.3 overs (Venkatesh Iyer 52 not out, Rahmanullah Gurbaz 39; Pat Cummins 1-18, Shahbaz Ahmed 1-22) by eight wickets. Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 113 in 18.3 overs (Pat Cummins 24, Aiden Markram 20; Andre Russell 3-19, Mitchell Starc 2-14).

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee wishing on “X,” congratulating Kolkata Knight Riders on winning the IPL title, “Kolkata Knight Riders’ victory has brought about an air of celebration all across Bengal.” I want to personally congratulate the team, the players, and the support personnel for their incredible success during this IPL season.I’m hoping for more captivating triumphs in the years to come.

Yuvraj Singh, an Former Indian cricketer, congratulated the Kolkata Knight Riders on ‘X’, writing, “Congratulations to @KKRiders on being crowned @IPL 2024 champions.” Throughout the season, they have been the most impressive team. Thoughtful of @SunRisers for an incredible run, the superior team won today. A special congratulations to the King of Hearts, @iamsrk, for his success in both cricket and movies this year, and to @GautamGambhir for his fearless mentoring!”

Twelve years after KKR’s 2012 championship win, the team won their third IPL crown on Sunday, living up to Gambhir’s words. “I would like to tell you a little tale. I was so thrilled when GG bhaiya was chosen as the mentor that I sent him a lengthy message. “Thank you, but I would be happy if we stood at the podium with the trophy in our hands,” was his response. In an interview with broadcasters following the event, Nitish Rana said, “Today is that day and I will never forget that message.”

It has all meaning. After two finals and 16 years since I began playing in the IPL, I finally won my maiden title.
I’m overjoyed for the lads. I want to cry, yet I’m so delighted. As usual, the big man (Andre Russell) makes an appearance. I haven’t felt anything so bizarre in a long time.

Venkatesh Iyer, who top-scored in the chase of 114 with 52 not out off 26 balls, had similar feelings. Extremely pleased with it. Abhishek Nayar deserves all the praise in the world, as Varun said.

I want to make sure that no contributions are overlooked. Some do go unreported. For the way that he has been contributing to this franchise, this person truly deserves all the praise in the world. The supporters that came out year after year and endured a ten-year wait deserve this victory.

Speaking of Russell, he had a difficult time in the IPL with KKR last year, and some fans demanded that he be cut from the starting lineup. However, Russell proved to be a crucial component in KKR’s victory this year, leaving the powerful all-around player in tears.

“I am at a loss for words. It has immense meaning. I’m glad we all exercised extreme discipline and focused on achieving the same objective. For me, this franchise has accomplished a lot. We’re giving it to them as a huge gift.

Rinku Singh was beaming with pride at having won an IPL title with KKR. “Excellent sensation at the moment. My seven-year dream has come true. I’ll raise the prize at last. I’m pleased with my whole team and GG sir. It was God’s plan.”

Vaibhav Arora, a pacer who excelled throughout the season alongside Harshit Rana, was delighted to contribute to KKR’s incredible victory. “Taking wickets with the new ball is my job,” The spinners resumed their work after that. Therefore, taking wickets during the powerplay was the goal today as well, and it was successful.

The entire team will relish this moment to the hilt, according to bowling coach Bharat Arun. “I believe the past two years have been quite difficult. It was close call; we were not eligible. It required a great deal of reflection, and we can now relish this time. Harshit Rana has performed admirably. It’s important to support your advantages.

In his opinion, the addition of Mitchell Starc gave the team a significant boost. “I believe that Mitch’s arrival to the club increased the other young players’ self-assurance. He is arguably the world’s greatest bowler. Excellent after he grasped the conditions in India.

Arun also applauded Gambhir’s suggestion to use Narine as the opener. “Spinners get better with age, and it was fantastic to see Sunny and Varun bowl together. Our batting gained a whole new dimension thanks to him (Narine). Gautam was the one who demanded that he open, and his persistence paid off. It’s time to rejoice after such a wonderful evening.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the opener’s keeper, expressed his happiness by saying, “My mother is watching from home.” Now she feels well. Before the game, I asked my mother if she had any needs. Just the win, she said. I didn’t think I would get a chance when Salt was playing, but I knew the tournament would be lengthy and I needed to be prepared. I was ready when I had the opportunity.

Harshit Rana said, “I cannot tell how happy I am,” during a conversation about the celebrations that is currently taking place in the KKR camp. Angkrish Raghuvanshi expressed a similar opinion. It hasn’t yet set in yet. Perhaps it will following tonight’s celebration.

Ramandeep Singh, an all-rounder, stated he will be occupied choosing music for the Chennai KKR celebration. “I am ecstatic right now. We’re thrilled since we worked so hard for it. It’s an excellent setting. We’ve had a great time, poora gaah payeya hoeya hai. As the DJ, I play the songs that the crowd requests.

In this manner, the 2024 IPL Mahotsav concluded, and KKR emerged victorious!

In Varanasi, Bollywood actors Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor were spotted doing the Ganga aarti before the premiere of their next movie, “Mr & Mrs Mahi.” The actors were spotted worshiping at the Dashashwasmedh Ghat on Monday before departing for Varanasi to cast their votes. They also asked for heavenly blessings.On Tuesday, Janhvi will visit the nation’s capital to begin the film’s promotional tour.

Directed by Sharan Sharma, the romantic sports drama film will open in theaters on May 31. The film centers on a flawed newlywed couple and their ardent cricket fandom. The captivating tale of a husband who risks all to safeguard his wife’s dream is told in the teaser.

The two-and-a-half-minute teaser opens with Rajkummar and Janhvi’s characters getting to know one another before their marriage.Before it’s revealed that Rajkummar’s character in the movie is a former cricket player who couldn’t make it big due of a weak support structure, the couple learns their shared love of cricket.

The reprise of “Dekha Tenu Pehli Pehli Baar Ve” from “KKKG” is also featured in the trailer. He decides to support his wife in realizing her dream after witnessing her perform brilliantly at a match, but not before facing opposition from his wife. The doctor played by Janhvi challenges her husband’s choice even though he promises to coach her.

Their relationship is put to the test by the game, but Rajkummar stands at her side as both her coach and her dependable support system. Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor’s second collaboration is “Mr & Mrs Mahi.”

Janhvi stated at a press conference: “He (Rajkummar) desired to attend. That place was Varanasi. He’s actually filming for a movie there, but we were promoting the movie there. He’ll try to travel to any city we visit. She revealed that Rajkummar was disappointed not to be able to participate in the advertisements.

“He mentioned yesterday that the excitement of advertising a successful movie is something different, which made him quite unhappy. He had film commitments, so much as he would have liked to be here. I have twice as much energy here because of it, Janhvi remarked.

“I’m thrilled that we began promoting with the Ganga aarti and from Varanasi. We couldn’t have wished for a better start to our promotions, therefore I believe it was a supernatural intervention,” she remarked.

The movie is scheduled to open in theaters on May 31.

The former left-handed opener for Australia, Michael Hussey, stated that he is not excited about leading the India men’s team at this time in his life.

The BCCI said that it was accepting applicants till May 27th to fill the position of top job now held by Rahul Dravid. The appointment of the next head coach of India would take place during the term of July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2027. Secretary Jay Shah refuted rumors that Australian coaches were considered for the position.

Hussey just finished working as the Chennai Super Kings’ assistant coach in the 2024 Indian Premier League. In addition, he is the head coach of Welsh Fire in The Hundred and a Fox Cricket pundit during Australia’s home summer.

They are essentially traveling from tour to tour, playing more cricket than anyone else in the world. Therefore, you would need to be present in person for that kind of function, which would be rather tough. You will most likely only have eight or ten weeks free during the IPL, but the remainder of the year you will be constantly busy.

“Certainly as a full-time international coach, it’s not something at this stage of my life that I’m that keen on. Out of playing and even now, it’s not really on my radar, and I’m enjoying the balance of being able to coach as an assistant or head coach, and then doing a bit of media as well. I love that balance and still spending some time at home. You’d always like more time at home, but the bucket is pretty full at the moment,” said Hussey to ‘The Sydney Morning Herald’.

When asked about the many mentions of Stephen Fleming as a possible contender for India’s head coach, Hussey responded, “It just goes to show how highly regarded he is on the world stage but particularly in India.” However, I doubt he would consider it because he also adores balance. He’s probably a little amused that his name keeps popping up, but he also feels honored to be included.

India’s past foreign head coaches included Duncan Fletcher (Zimbabwe), who guided the team to the 2013 Champions Trophy victory, Greg Chappell (Australia), Gary Kirsten (South Africa), and John Wright (New Zealand), who guided the team to the 2011 ODI World Cup win on home soil.

Chappell believes that many people who want to balance their coaching and broadcasting careers won’t be happy with the rigorous requirements of the head coach position. Chappell led India during a turbulent spell from 2005 to 2007. “I wonder how many people want to travel for ten months, especially if they can work in the media. It’s practically a losing role.

After the Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2024 campaign came to an end in Qualifier 2 at Chennai, where they lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 36 runs, their director of cricket and former captain of Sri Lanka, Kumar Sangakkara, declared himself out of the running for the top position.

“I haven’t received any approaches, and I can’t dedicate my time to a full-time coaching position in India. Happy that I’ve been a Royal.

Using a unique approach, researchers have found novel biomarkers for kidney disorders linked to nephrotic syndrome, according to a recent study. As per the research article published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the scientists have successfully detected “anti-nephrin autoantibodies” as a dependable biomarker for monitoring the advancement of the disease, paving the way for customized therapeutic strategies.

High protein levels in the urine are the hallmark of nephrotic syndrome, which is associated with kidney illnesses such membranous nephropathy (MN), primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), and minimal change disease (MCD). According to researchers, damage to podocytes—the kidney’s filtering cells—is the main cause of this disease, allowing protein to seep into the urine.

The researchers developed a unique method that combines enzyme-linked immunosorbent test (ELISA) with immunoprecipitation to accurately identify anti-nephrin autoantibodies in order to diagnose such illnesses.

“The identification of anti-nephrin autoantibodies as a reliable biomarker, coupled with our hybrid immunoprecipitation technique, enhances our diagnostic capabilities and opens new avenues for closely monitoring disease progression in kidney disorders with nephrotic syndrome,” said Dr. Nicola M. Tomas, a co research.

The results demonstrated that 90% of children with INS (idiopathic nephrotic syndrome) who had not had immunosuppressive medication treatment and 69% of adults with MCD had anti-nephrin autoantibodies.

“Notably, there was a correlation between the autoantibody levels and disease activity, indicating the possibility of using these markers as biomarkers to track the advancement of the disease. The antibodies were also rarely seen in the other diseases under examination,” the researchers noted.

The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, which takes place on the French Riviera starting on Tuesday, will include actress Kiara Advani representing the nation at the Red Sea Film Foundation Women in Cinema gala dinner.

Six women from all around the world will come together for the Vanity Fair-hosted dinner to celebrate their accomplishments in front of and behind the camera.

After making her feature debut in 2014 with “Fugly,” Kiara went on to play a variety of roles, including the self-reliant Naina in “JugJugg Jeeyo,” the complicated Nanki in “Guilty,” and Preeti, a weak woman entangled in a passionate but tumultuous romance in “Kabir Singh.”

After that, Kiara appeared in films like “Shershaah” and “Satyaprem Ki Katha,” where she showed off her acting prowess.

Looking ahead, Kiara is currently preparing for the premiere of S. Shankar’s political thriller “Game Changer,” which also stars Ram Charan. She is also working on “War 2” and “Don 3.” The actress was photographed by photographers when she arrived at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, looking elegant.

She had her hair in a messy bun and was dressed in a cream-colored ensemble with a long, light-brown jacket and matching sneakers.

Kiara will speak on behalf of India on a panel on worldwide incentives and filming at La Plage Des Palmes on May 18 at the Red Cinema International Film Festival. She’ll also be at the Vanity Fair-hosted Cinema Gala dinner at Cannes.

This year’s Cannes Film Festival will also feature appearances by other actresses, including Shobita Dhulipala, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

With seven films being shown in various sections, India is well-represented at the esteemed film festival this year.

According to a new study released on Wednesday, physical activity has a substantial impact on brain health and can both prevent and delay the cognitive decline that comes with aging in addition to rejuvenating the brain.

A group from Australia’s University of Queensland concentrated on the way that individual mouse brain cells expressed different genes.

The immune cells of the central nervous system that sustain brain function, called microglia, exhibit significant changes in gene expression in response to exercise, according to research published in the journal Aging Cell.

Significantly, the researchers discovered that exercise causes aging microglia’s gene expression patterns to change back to those of young mice.

“We were both surprised and excited about the extent to which physical activity rejuvenates and transforms the composition of immune cells within the brain, in particular the way in which it was able to reverse the negative impacts of ageing,” Jana Vukovic, a researcher at the University of Queensland,

The study, according to Vukovic, emphasizes the significance of “tailored exercise programmes”.

“Our findings should help different industries to design interventions for elderly individuals who are looking to maintain or improve both their physical and mental capabilities,” she stated.

Additionally, the research demonstrated that wheel running “prevented and/or reduced the presence of T cells in the hippocampus” in aged mice.

Immune cells called T-cells are known to proliferate with age. They discovered that the hippocampus, a part of the brain important in memory, learning, and emotion, needs microglia cells to function as a stimulant to help generate new neurons. Designing interventions to preserve or enhance older individuals’ physical and mental health can be aided by the study.

Following the recommendation of a user’s mother who had to pay for “dhaniya” (coriander) on Blinkit while purchasing vegetables, Zomato’s grocery delivery service is now providing “free dhaniya” with vegetable orders.

Many customers have expressed gratitude to the company for this action, but they have also requested that “hari mirch,” or green chili, be added to the vegetables.

“Now it’s happening! Thank you everybody, Ankit’s mother. In the upcoming weeks, we will refine the feature,” Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa wrote on X.

The X user Ankit Sawant brought attention to the lack of freebies, such as “free dhaniya,” that are usual in traditional markets when purchasing veggies.

“When Mom had to utilize Blinkit to pay for Dhaniya, she had a tiny heart attack. Sawant commented, “@albinder-Mom is saying you should bundle it for free with a certain amount of veggies.”

“Will do” was the CEO of Blinkit’s immediate response after being tagged in the post. Later, Dhindsa revealed the launch of the “free dhaniya” option in a follow-up post, crediting the user’s mother with the idea.

With over 950K views and over 9,000 likes, this debate has gotten a lot of traction. Many people expressed gratitude for the change and requested the addition of the “hari mirch” option.

“Dhaniya ke sath mirchi bhi dal dete (add chilli along with coriander),” an individual wrote.

“Hi! + Hari Mirch + Dhaniya. No Sirf Dhaniya is permitted. (Coriander alone is prohibited),” a another user posted.