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POSITIVE THOUGHTS CONSULTING & TRAINING SOLUTIONS presents its 21st Episode of Talk Series named ARABICA COFFEE BLOOMS on 13th Oct, 21 @ 6:00 PM IST through ZOOM as well as showcased on “FACEBOOK LIVE” on the official page of “POSITIVE THOUGHTS”. “Positive Thoughts Family” is a Global community from PAN India and almost 40 Worldwide countries, on a mission to learn, connect, share, and bridge the gap between Brands/Organizations/ Nations and work on the Mission of Empowerment for” STRESS-FREE EDUCATION & LIFE.” Today's 21st session of ARABICA COFFEE BLOOMS by Positive Thoughts was for the dose of inspiration and positivity from Dr Deepika Jain. Dr Deepika Jain is an International Health Wellness Expert, Former Senior Specialist in MOH, Dubai, Social Entrepreneur, Mrs India International, Certified Psychotherapist, Senior Homeopathic Physician and Consultant, and Personality Groomer, Founder & MD – Mega Cosmos. The Interview was moderated by Ms Radhika Mangal. She is a Company Secretary Intern, Public Speaker, Youtuber and a Podcaster. Talking about our Guest- Dr Deepika Jain is a well-known and renowned face in Healthcare and Fashion industry. She is International Health & Wellness Expert and offers more than 17 years of earned success as a committed health care professional. She has rich experience to work well within any multi-disciplinary organization. She is an award-winning Celebrity Doctor, who has also worked in the Ministry Of Health, Dubai as a Senior Specialist in licensing and advertisement department. She is a Former Senior Examining Officer to recruit Doctors across the globe in the Ministry of Health, UAE. Being a versatile multitalented personality, she also niched in the fashion industry. She won Mrs Delhi global, 2019 and Mrs India International 2019. She is a fashion and fitness model and possesses a specific attribute that many designers and fashion directors are looking for. She is known for her good sense of style, real facial projections, positive attitude, flexible hard-working, very stylish, excellent walking postures, highly experienced in runway modelling with the ability to sustain strict runway schedules and create highly successful runway shows. She is the Founder & Managing Director of the International Event Company Mega Cosmos which works for highlighting Global issues through work of art and fashion. She is Brand Ambassador of ECPF, Environment & Consumer Protection Foundation and Brand Ambassador for Yaash Productions. She is working for Women Empowerment by bringing out their hidden talents and giving them a platform for their personality development. She has organised Awareness Camps in Rural Areas on the personal Hygiene of women. She is honoured by the World Book of Records, London 2021, Parirakshak Award 2021 by Rotary Club, Global Educational League, Certificate of Excellence for Indian Legacy Award 2021 along with other celebrities Día Mirza, Vivek Oberoi etc., World Excellence Award by Anti-Corruption Foundation of India, Women Diva for Empowerment of Women, Gyaan Kalash Achievers Award, Indian Legend Award as Inspiring & Celebrity Doctor of the year by TrendSpire Solutions, The Real Superwoman 2020 award by FSIA (Forever Start India Award), Honoured Gems of India Awards 2020 to top 21 dignitaries of their respective fields, Country Pride Award was given to people who successfully managed to get into 11 positions in a talent show which was conducted on 15th August 2020 to pay respect and tribute to Indian soldiers. To view, this blockbuster session members joined from different parts of the Globe. Towards the end, Dr Supriya Kumaravelan, Director of Positive Thoughts gave the vote of thanks by mentioning that she's so grateful to this Inspiring lady who gave her precious time for Arabica Coffee Blooms and shared her experiences of her life & commitment towards her goal and motto. It was fascinating to listen to different aspects of her life. She was overwhelmed by the moderator, Ms Radhika Mangal who has taken today’s show to another level. At last Guest and moderator, were virtually facilitated by certification. The article is written by Dr Anuja Malik If you want to witness these kinds of sessions in future, please follow the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerGaurav

POSITIVE THOUGHTS CONSULTING & TRAINING SOLUTIONS presented its 15th Episode of THUNDERBOLTS, on 10th October 2021 @ 6:00 PM IST through ZOOM as well as showcased on “FACEBOOK LIVE” on the official page of “POSITIVE THOUGHTS”. Positive Thoughts Family is a global community from PAN India and almost 40 different countries, on a mission to learn, connect, share, and bridge the gap between Brands/Organizations/Nations and will work on the Mission of Empowerment for” STRESS-FREE EDUCATION & LIFE.” An eye-opening session by Ms Swarleen Kaur, India, Personality Coach, International Speaker, Author, Educator, Founder Director, The Talk Room on – THE U of our lives – how to value, cherish and treasure the Unique Quotient that we all are blessed with as humans. A Thunderbolt session that sparked bolts of encouragement, enrichment and enlightenment. The show was hosted by the super impressive moderator - Ms Geetu Makker Rathod, a Certified Corporate Trainer & Facilitator, Speaker, Mentor, Business & Career Coach. Ms Kaur shared some amazingly stirring and insightful thoughts on how we all need to be OURSELVES and be the U in our life, surround ourselves with positive energies. In her inimitable style, she swept the audience off with her radiant persona and unparalleled charisma. She spoke about being your better self and listen to your inner self. Stop comparisons and curb all self-limiting beliefs that act as obstacles in her suggestion. She further opined that all of us need to imbibe an Attitude of loving ourselves, take responsibility for walking our path, be friends with ourselves. Be your friend, introspect, be self-aware, have self-acceptance, be self-regulatory – re her gems of wisdom to lead a fulfilling life. Accept yourself the way you are, each one of us is unique, take charge of yourself, realise and refine your you q – your unique quotient. In the journey of life, we need to End toxic relationships, avoid people who belittle us, keep our inner virtues intact, celebrate our wins and appreciate ourselves, be proud of ourself and try something new, “travel the road not taken" to open our horizon to be able to tread the path of self success and create a difference. She vehemently believes that Beauty is within us, it is an inner wealth, not an external ornament. We have to learn to differentiate between the superficial and the reality. Follow your passion with determination, confidence and persistence. Her message was that Self-love is evolving – needs to be practised daily by being kind to ourselves, by pursuing mindfulness in our needs and desires. To overcome the tidal waves of life she wants us to -Pull the reins of our thoughts before they wander and meander, look after ourselves when stuck in a dilemma, be the U of our life. We need to embrace the challenges and rise above them like the phoenix. The true worth of a person is revealed when he/she can calm and withstand the ups and downs, the problems and tribulations – the roller coaster of life. If you love yourself you will treat others with love and compassion. Treat others the way you want to be treated is her inspiration to sustain relationships. WE all need to express gratitude cherish the good and create our happy zone. AS creators of our destiny we need to find your solution / your key to happiness. We are the creators of our happiness so let us embark on a journey of discovery and find your happiness quotient “Me time “is a soul searching exercise to rejuvenate, re-energise and revive our spirits. Don't wait for approvals from others and don’t work to please others, learn to say NO were some of the truisms shared by Ms .kaur, she further added that we need to be human, realistic – being perfect is a myth, it is only mental baggage which bogs us down Creativity is the best way to engage yourself . Our Past should teach us to move ahead and not hold us back. She inspired us with her profound thoughts - Get in touch with your inner dialect and self since we all deserve to feel that love for ourselves because existence wants you to be you, be yourself and listen to your heart and do things that make you happy and blissful. She spoke about the art of being the best version of ourselves and paint the canvas of our lives with a splash of colours, vitality and radiance. Her key takeaways are -Be patient, be proud and be practical with yourself, also Be mindful and meditate. Life is a journey, not a destination passing through the various phases of life. Always surround yourself with people who love, understand and empathise with you. Learn to say no and be assertive with your inner thoughts and voice. U Q – is the uniqueness that we need to nurture by being the BEST VERSION of our better self. It was an amazing session that set us all thinking that we need to take charge of our life before life takes charge of us. We need to be in the driving seat and steer the car of our life with self-love, self-worth and self-belief. Towards the end, Dr Supriya Kumaravelan, Director of Positive Thoughts, gave the vote of thanks by mentioning that she's so grateful to this Inspiring lady who gave her precious time. At last Guest and moderator, were virtually facilitated by certification. This Article is written by Dr Priti Shrimal and Dr Anuja Malik If you want to witness these kinds of sessions in future, please follow the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerGaurav

Intello Labs, a global AI-powered quality assaying startup, formally announced the launch of their Praman business today, which has been in stealth mode over the past few months. Praman is groundbreaking agriculture produce trade exchange platform, with integrated quality assessment. It currently facilitates spot-trading and re-auctioning in agri-commodities including cardamom, onion, garlic, pomegranate, apple, potato, and tomato. Praman is building a much-needed quality layer between farmers and traders to accelerate and accomplish the digital transformation of Indian agriculture. Within a few months since its launch, Praman has already achieved a monthly Gross Transaction Value (GTV) of USD 40 million. Praman has successfully re-engineered auctions and trade through AI-based quality assessment, making them data-driven and digital. As a truly digital exchange platform, Praman breaks the limitations of the current manual processes, automatically generating quality reports which are fed directly into the exchange platform. Besides automating workflow, Praman makes data on the quality of the agri-produce remotely accessible, allowing traders to participate in real-time from anywhere, without the need to be physically present at auctions or market yards. "We are pleased to give the entire trading process a digital makeover, driving geographic expansion and market outreach. This initiative is one more step in establishing Intello Labs as a leader in agritech and innovation," said Milan Sharma, co-founder, and CEO of Intello Labs. "We’ve set the path to automation and standardization in the industry. It is only a matter of time before the convenience, speed, and efficiency of Praman set the path for the future of digital agri-trade." As an example, size, colour, and defects are a few primary quality criteria considered during cardamom grading. The subjectivity of manual grading causes drastic fluctuation in pricing decisions during auctions. Intello Labs’ quality assaying technology brings over 95% accuracy to cardamom quality grading as opposed to about 70% using manual methods. This objectivity and precision make fairer pricing and true price discovery possible for both the grower as well as the trader, an unprecedented benefit. "I can see what grade my produce is and see the bidding live. Now I can also withdraw my produce from the auction and put it for re-auction if I am unhappy with the auction prices as compared to my quality and the rest of the growers' quality. This is brilliant," - Vasu, a cardamom grower from Theni, TN. Agricultural trade is shifting from physical to digital, and Praman is accelerating this digitization. Praman is rapidly growing for all commodities and expects to hit a Monthly Gross Transaction Value of USD 100 million within the next two quarters, which will make it the largest agri-trade exchange in India. About Intello Labs Intello Labs is a global, AI-powered quality-assaying agritech startup. With a presence in India, the United States, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Intello Labs utilizes computer vision, machine learning, and AI to digitize food quality assessment and control. For more information, visit: https://www.intellolabs.com/ For more information about Praman, visit: https://www.praman.ai/

Vedix, the world’s first and largest customized Ayurvedic beauty brand, which is known to design personalized hair and skin care products, has brought on board Balika Vadhu Avika Gor to launch a digital campaign for promoting its haircare range. Avika, much like Vedix, stepped into the industry at the young age of 7 years and won a billion hearts in India, with the way she said Jagya and Dadi Sa. She has wowed her fans and audience with her acting chops in Sasural Simar Ka. The hard work that the film & television industry demands, long hours, non stop shooting schedules, ultimately impacted her hair growth. She noticed her hair turning rough with the use of harsh chemicals that led to hair fall problems. Enter Vedix , which designed a customised hair care regime for Avika, who had to answer a few simple questions. Vedix uses AI and data science to provide real-time analysis of an individual's dosha profile and inform them about the Vikruti or imbalances in the body which needs fine-tuning. Avika Gor , says, “For the first time, I understood my dosha profile and the imbalances which were a result of using different hair products laden with chemicals. Since the time I have started to use Vedix hair oil, I just knew it was something special as it suited my hair & scalp perfectly. Within no time, I saw my hair becoming healthier and stronger. There were no signs of hair fall. Vedix took care of my hair concerns. I 100% recommend it.” Vedix offers 100% Ayurvedic herbal natural products made using no harmful chemicals, or SLA or parabens. They don’t test on any animals. Its use of Ayurvedic herbs such as Bhringaraja, Brahmi, Amlaki, Yashtimadhu, Datura and many others play an important role in arresting hair fall & dandruff and promoting healthy hair growth. The brand also has a market-dominating presence in the skincare segment with the customisation of products forming Vedix’s DNA. Vedix uses a 7-10 days feedback loop over email and WhatsApp to further finetune the customised regime. It has recently launched a series of specialised SKUs of Ayurvedic toners, face masks and face oil on marketplaces like Amazon, Myntra, Purplle, Flipkart and Tata Cliq. We are currently celebrating a month-long one of its kind Vedix Ayurvedic Soundarya Festival with deep discounts, new launches, festive gift packs and flash sales. Jatin Gujrati, Business Head Vedix , says, “Work stress, long working hours leave all of us with almost no time to care for our hair and skin. Vedix was born to help our upwardly mobile customers to arrest their hair and skin concerns without worrying about side effects which are often caused by the repeated use of chemical-based cosmetics. With Vedix, we are bringing, trueness of 5,000 years old Ayurveda in a contemporary form. Ayurveda teaches us to customise as per individual needs. We have successfully helped lakhs of customers to break the constant trial and error cycle by providing them high efficacy products that work.” Vedix recently launched Gandusha/Kavala oil pulling oil oral detox and an all-new men’s skincare range further deepening its focus across 3 major categories - hair, face and oral market segment. The brand has emerged as the largest Ayurveda beauty brand in India with an ARR of Rs 160 crore. The Company aims to touch Rs 500 crore in revenues in next 2 years. About Vedix: World’s first customized Ayurvedic beauty & wellness brand Vedix is an Ayurvedic beauty & wellness brand that provides customised Hair, Skincare, and Wellness regimes. Vedix’s unique proposition is to curate products to suit each individual’s ¬body characteristics, as identified by their doshas. The core of Vedix is the Tridosha theory of Ayurveda. Every person is born with their unique set of Doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) that make their Prakuriti, and true Ayurvedic solutions are customized to address each individual’s uniqueness. Vedix seeks to achieve this by understanding one’s Prakuriti and skin/hair/body concerns through a questionnaire, and then leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence-driven technology to craft individualized products. The concept of customization is very new to the Indian lifestyle and wellness landscape, and Vedix endeavours to break the notion of one size fits all, as well as the vicious cycle of trial and error that leads to unsatisfactory results. Vedix is the first and only one working at providing customized Ayurvedic solutions in this space. Over the last few years, Vedix has created a dominant position in the Indian D2C haircare market with its range of customised Ayurvedic oils, serums and shampoos. It is also India’s first skincare brand to launch a 100% edible grade non-foaming cleanser made with high-quality ingredients. Vedix aspires to evolve the brand that continues to innovate in the area of modern Ayurveda. The Company has launched a range of products in new categories and is available on Amazon India and Purplle.

The IPL 2021 has concluded after a lot of hardships and breaks. Normally a timeout in the IPL is for 150 seconds, however, this one lasted for 140 days. But it was worth the effort. The only season which happened in two instalments was eventually clinched for the 4th time by the Chennai Super Kings. Author:- Ashwin Jangam (Cricket Analyst, host, poet, entertainer) Insta I'd:- cricket_creativity The first leg of IPL 2021 had RCB, CSK and DC in the hunt for the top 3. While the other teams were not in the top 3, they were contributing with the young Indian talent to look forward to the future. The first season had amazing matches, most of which were low scoring. But one match to remember was between CSK and MI, which was high-scoring as well as breathtaking. The 5 times champion won the match, chasing 222 with the big Man Pollard sending ball and the confidence of bowlers outside the park. The big break due to COVID halted the season but gave India new debutants. The likes of Sakariya, Gaikwad, Paddikal, Nitish Rana, Chakraborty, Rahul Chahar , K Gowtham made their debut in the Sri Lanka series in July owing to their performance in the first leg of IPL. The second leg started with CSK beating MI. It followed a lot of interesting matches and was also an emotional one for the fans as it was the last season of king Virat as a captain. While the top three teams in the first leg kept dominating the tournament, there was a mystery to follow for KKR. In a tale of resurrection, KKR, who had won only 2 matches in the first leg, won six matches in the second leg to qualify for the playoffs. While Sunrisers Hyderabad was already out of the tournament, the other 4 teams viz, PBKS, MI, RR, KKR were fighting hard for the playoffs. Out of the four, RR was inconsistent with their performance, PBKS heavily depended on their skipper Rahul, MI was consistently playing bad cricket and KKR was playing as a proper team unit moving forward. Competition became exciting in the last 4 days for the 4 th contender of the playoffs. It was in these matches, the last two of MI when the 5 times trophy winners played like a champion when it seemed almost impossible to make them to the playoffs. A victory in their penultimate game with 70 balls to spare against RR, kept their hoper alive, throwing RR and PBKS out of the hunt for playoffs. Then it was KKR who won the match against RR with a huge margin to almost secure their place. In the last game, MI amassed a total of 235 runs , winning the match, but failing to qualify thereby confirming the place of KKR in the playoffs. The playoffs were nail-biting as CSK won the match against DC in the last over. KKR defeated RCB in the eliminator and, then DC in the second qualifier for the final. In the final, however, the experienced team CSK won the game against KKR comfortably, lifting the title for the 4th time. This season of IPL was special for several reasons. But the most impressive thing about this IPL was the dominant performance of the Indian youngsters. The orange cap holder Ruturaj Gaikwad, who recovered from COVID before the first leg was outstanding in the season. Also the purple cap holder, Harshal Patel was a man to watch out for this season. Along with these youngsters, a flurry of youngsters, witl the likes of Venkatesh Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Avesh Khan, Shivam Mavi, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shahrukh Khan and many others along with the debutants in India Sri Lanka series for India, impressed everyone with their scintillating performances. In a nutshell, I would say, this IPL was true "Indian" Premier League dominated by the young Indian cricketers, who are stars of the future. Let's hope we see the same in the upcoming season of IPL. This is all we have for this season. Congratulations to the winners, Chennai Super Kings. Thanks for your response to these columns. We will bring such coverage for the next edition as well but there is a lot that is going to happen before that. As we are excited about the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. So, see you there.

When I became a lawyer, I didn’t really know whether I wanted to be a business transaction lawyer or serve as a litigator. I believe in creating streamlined services. For the most part, the clients will have very specific problems, so my focus is to provide that one solution that is specific to those problems. Many times, lawyers will have several practice areas targeting to capture everyone with an aim to drive the revenue. Streamlining helps you make your service more efficient. Every great company has one thing that they're best at like Nike is good at shoes. At the beginning of my career, I tried to be broad, working on contingency and working on cases that weren't really effective. Saying No is sometimes more important than saying Yes. I am not saying that you shouldn't explore new things but what I mean to say is that try new things under the umbrella of your limited practice area. Let's talk about branding and the marketing process. It has to be focused. Aiming at growing your business and your demonstration to be able to generate revenue through your services is really imperative. Like for me as a lawyer, I categorize my work into the following parts - 1) Problems - what are the problems we are talking about? 2) Benefits - Benefits of my services. 3) Results - what are the results of applying for the benefits? It's about putting your Client first. I have expertise in solving your problem and I am your go-to guy. Essentially you have to be the Gandalf to Frodo, Obi-Wan to Luke Skywalker, you're the movie writer to the hero. You have to strengthen your skills and focus your strength and ideas to help solve your Client's problems. I am really passionate when it comes to my work, I feel very blessed to be a lawyer; control my destiny. The constraint doesn't really apply. Think outside the box. It's very important to know whom you're serving and how to solve the problems. I believe in solving problems rather than just being a business lawyer. For me, there are important components - clients and their trust. The first part is easy but the second part i.e. Faith is by far the trickiest part. For gaining faith, show proof of your work. Testimonials of your previous clients, your work is all that matters. Show proof of your work again and again. That's gonna build your reputation amongst your Client. Try getting micro-commitments. Micro commitment is an easier task than getting your Client to write long feedback about you. I am talking about the traditional approach, I am talking about onboarding newer clients and serving them with better, more streamlined services. It doesn't have to be transactional in particular, it can be applied to any kind of service. If you want to read my Linkedin Feed, follow me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jharunima If you want to follow me on Instagram, here's the link https://www.instagram.com/trulynomadlychic/

The 2021 summer transfer window of football has seen some unexpected moves that nobody thought of will happen. Some pundits are saying this is the most shocking transfer window in football History since some big names are involved in the business. Let's have a look at some big deals that happened this summer. Article Courtesy: Swapnil Valvi Lionel Messi Paris Sain-Germain has bolstered their squad with the most powerful trump card in the football world. Nobody was expecting the move of Lionel Messi will come into the picture since the Argentine was so loyal to Barcelona that he was ready to take a pay cut of 50% than his actual salary. This was confusing for football fans because Barcelona was ready to announce Messi till 2026 with only 2 years of salary for 5 years, but on the afternoon of the day of the announcement the statement of La Liga arrived and the deal collapsed. According to regulations of La Liga, “Barcelona was 1.5 million US dollars in debt and it will never happen that a player is paid 2 years’ salary for 5 years. That can not be called sporting income. The salary fund should not exceed 70% of the club’s total income.” According to this regulation, Barcelona can only invest 25% of the fund in the transfer market and renewing the player contracts. La Liga cleared Barcelona that they can not proceed with Messi registered in their squad. Paris Saint-Germain grabbed the opportunity and within two days they made their move. The race was between Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain for Messi but since Manchester City had already spent big money on only one player so they stepped back. Messi will receive a huge bonus according to clause if Paris Saint-Germain wins the UEFA Champions League this season. Sergio Ramos Last year Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the owner of Paris Saint-Germain committed through Twitter that if Paris Saint-Germain manages to reach to UEFA Champions League final, he’ll sign both captains of Real Madrid and Barcelona. Paris Saint-Germain didn’t manage to secure their place in the final but Nasser did sign Messi-the captain of Barcelona, but before that he signed Sergio Ramos-the captain of Real Madrid. Ramos had an excellent career with Real Madrid for 16 years with 22 trophies including 5 league titles and 4 Champions League titles Ramos left Real Madrid as a club Legend. Real Madrid was wanted to offer one year contract with a 10% of pay cut whereas Ramos agreeing on the pay cut but wanted the contract for two years. The negotiation didn’t go well as Ramos was taking more time negotiating. It will be interesting to watch him teaming up with his arch-rival Lionel Messi. Romelu Lukaku Inter Milan was denying every possibility about Lukaku leaving the club but in the end, Chelsea managed to get their player back into the Premier League. The reunion of Lukaku and Chelsea is interesting because Chelsea was missing the target man for upfront in the Line-up and now they have got probably the best Target Man in the World. The deal settled with 115 million euros which makes Lukaku the second most expensive signing of the summer transfer window 2021. The Seria A winner will try to continue his form and goal-scoring ability in the Premier League and if he does, Chelsea will be unstoppable and with absolute certainty the strongest title contenders. Cristiano Ronaldo “Close your eyes, and he never went away!” these were the words of commentator Peter Drury when Cristiano Ronaldo scored his comeback debut goal against Newcastle. Yes, Romelu Lukaku isn’t the only one who is reuniting with his old club in the Premier League. The streets of Manchester went crazy with the celebration of Manchester United fans as Manchester United announced the return of Cristiano Ronaldo. Another forward from Seria A is also the top scorer with 28 goals and will definitely light up Manchester according to experts. Ronaldo Returns to united with a relatively cheap price tag of 15 million Euros but he will try to end the season with some silverware. Jack Grealish After playing the almost entire season without no. 9, Everyone was expecting that Pep Guardiola will go for a strong striker in this transfer window. Jack Grealish was never off the target for City but they were prioritizing Harry Kane for the no. 9 position. As soon as Harry Kane’s deal collapsed Manchester City’s potential targets were Robert Lewandowski and Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo cleared his intention that if he comes to Premier League, he’ll only join Manchester United. On the other side, Bayern had no intention to let go of Robert Lewandowski. Lionel Messi was an option since Guardiola admires the Argentine and he was ready to reunite with Messi, but the transfer talks were going at the time when Barcelona was confident about they’ll keep Messi. Manchester City finally made their move for Jack Grealish after they failed to sign a striker for the club. Jack Grealish is the most expensive player of the summer 2021 transfer window. Total 117 million Euros paid by Manchester City for the Englishman and former Aston Villa’s versatile midfielder. It is obvious that he’ll strengthen the Manchester City side but according to some pundits, it was unnecessary spending since Manchester City already have talented wingers like Sterling, Mahrez, and young Phil Foden. So, readers if you want to hear more about football from us, let us know through your comments If you want to share some feedback , just follow me on Instagram, here's the link https://instagram.com/swp_bubble

It’s very odd when you hear sorrow and pride in the same sentence. But when it came to discussing Paul Morphy, it is very justified. Paul Morphy is the first star of the chess world. He was very talented in the rapid build-up. He was the greatest chess player of his era with an unofficially second chess world champion’s crown on his head. Well, this is the part of ‘Pride’. He retired too early in his young age and his chess career was disrupted by the American Civil War in 1861. Let’s see his journey. Paul Morphy was born on June 22, 1837, and he was an American chess player considered to have been the greatest chess master of his era and an unofficial world chess champion. He was the chess prodigy. Morphy was born in New Orleans Louisiana to a wealthy and distinguished family. He learned to play chess by simply watching games between his father and uncle. His family soon recognized the boy's talent and encouraged him to play at family gatherings and by the age of nine, he was one of the best players in New Orleans. At just 12 years of age, Morphy defeated the visiting Hungarian master Johann Löwenthal's in a match of three games. Morphy’s family invited Löwenthal to their home to play a match with young Paul Morphy. In the First game, Morphy has shown a wonderful game against Löwenthal’s modern Petrov Defence. Morphy sacrificed two pieces for a Rook and was shown the best Rook-Pawn endgame and won the game in 55 moves. Löwenthal was surprised by the 12-year-old Morphy’s moves. Morphy has again shown his skills and techniques against Löwenthal’s Sicilian Defence and immortal Dark Square Bishop. The third game’s records weren’t saved but this match was enough to know Morphy was a Chess Prodigy. The inaugural Chess Congress was held in New York when Morphy was only 19 years old. At the time it was the strongest chess tournament in American history. The inaugural chess congress tournament took place on Broadway in New York City. Among those competing was the American chess champion Charles Henry Stanley, New York state champion Samuel Calthorpe, New York chess club champion Napoleon Marache and the German chess master Louis Paulsen. Morphy successfully moved through the first three rounds achieving a combined score of nine wins, no losses, and one draw. In those wins, the first game against master James Thompson was ended in just fifteen minutes. He defeated Alexander Meek in the second round. The semi-final was quite a show for chess fans. Theodore Lichetenhcin was the first player who made Morphy draw a game. The final round of the tournament was played between Morphy and Paulsen. Despite playing well in the first game Morphy suffered in the next two games. One of those final games lasted hours reportedly because Paulsen moved so slowly. Morphy’s unbeaten tag got vanished in the third game. By accepting the first defeat of his career, Morphy dominated Paulsen winning five games, and achieving a draw for the two games. Morphy travelled to London in 1858 intending to play Staunton. Howard Staunton was one of the Brilliant Chess players in Europe. Staunton agreed to the match and published the terms in the London Illustrated news. Morphy stayed at Staunton’s house. Staunton invited two of his friends who were legendary chess masters, Samuel Boden, and Mra Barnes. If you are a chess player you might be familiar with Boden’s mate, which was assembled by Samuel Boden with two bishops where one bishop slicing the one way and the other delivers checkmate. So, people had expectations from Samuel Boden to have the upper hand against Morphy; but the real challenge was given by MrMr Barnes. He was too aggressive player and he was the one who gave a real challenge to Morphy in Morphy’s entire chess career. Despite suffering against Mr. Barnes, he managed to defeat him and he demolished Samuel Boden. At Queens College in Birmingham England, Morphy played eight chess masters at the same time. They were led by Lord Littleton, President of the British Chess Association. Morphy won six games, lost only once, and tied another. The achievement understandably shocked the British chess world. After that Morphy sailed to France. While there he gave an eight boards blind simultaneous exhibition against members of the chess venue Café de la Régence, sitting alone for ten hours. He scored six wins, no losses, and two draws. He eventually won a repeatedly delayed match against the Café de la Régence champion Daniel Harrwitz. Morphy was a guest of Paris and accepted an invitation from the King and Queen of France, Emperor Napoleon the third, and Empress Eugenie. In Paris, Morphy suffered from a bout of gastroenteritis. Under the medical wisdom of the time, he was treated with leeches, resulting in his losing a significant amount of blood. Although too weak to stand up unaided, Morphy insisted on going ahead with a match against the visiting German master Adolf Anderssen, considered by many to be Europe's leading player. At that time Morphy was still aged 21. Despite his illness, Morphy triumphed easily, winning seven while losing two, with two draws. When asked about his defeat, Anderssen claimed to be out of practice but also admitted that Morphy was, in any event, the stronger player and that he was fairly beaten. Anderssen also attested that in his opinion, Morphy was the strongest player ever to play the game, even stronger than the famous French champion La Bourdonnais. Morphy was already considered the strongest player in the world and Staunton was accused of being a coward. Morphy played with the utmost honour, he never dodged a game, not even when sick, and never made any excuses. He was also known for his ability to adapt. He always treated his opponents with proper respect regardless of their disposition towards him. Morphy played anyone under any conditions. In matches, he accepted every term or demand from his opponents and made no demands in return, except one universal request, that the match is played for honour rather than stakes, a request to which only Anderssen agreed. Even playing blindfold against multiple opponents, Morphy always tried to obtain the strongest opponents. He seems to have more to prove to himself than to the rest of the world. In Europe, Morphy was generally hailed as a world chess champion. In Paris, at a banquet held in his honour on April 4, 1859, a laurel wreath was placed over the head of a bust of Morphy, carved by the sculptor Eugène-Louis Lequesne. Morphy was declared by the assembly "The best chess player that ever lived." At a similar gathering in London, where he returned in the spring of 1859, Morphy was again proclaimed "Champion of the World” in the presence of Queen Victoria. After returning home in late 1859, Morphy retired from an active chess competition. He joined Law office to work but was unable to successfully build a law practice. Despite his retirement from chess in 1859, Morphy was still generally considered world champion until Steinitz was awarded that honour after his victory at the 1873 Vienna Chess Tournament. Morphy lapsed into a state of delusion and paranoia, he believed that he was being persecuted by his brother-in-law. His best friend Charles Maurian noted in many letters that Morphy was “Deranged” and “Not right mentally”. In 1882, his mother, brother, and a friend tried to admit him to a Catholic Sanatorium, but Morphy was so well able to argue for his rights and sanity that they sent him away. On the afternoon of July 10, 1884, Morphy was found dead in his bathtub in New Orleans at the age of 47. According to the autopsy, Morphy had suffered a stroke brought on by entering cold water after a long walk in the midday heat. It's pointless to argue who was the greatest chess player of all time. In Morphy's case, it's sufficient to say that during his brief chess career he attempted to meet the greatest players available, and those he did meet; he beat on their own terms without so much as a close match. Morphy's legacy to the game of chess was extraordinary. Chess master Adolf Anderssen said, “I consider Mr Morphy the finest chess player who ever existed.” Emanuel Lasker is quoted as saying no one ever was so far superior to the players of his time. The first United States Champion Charles Henry Stanley named his daughter ‘Pauline’ in honour of Paul Morphy. And the great chess champion Bobby Fischer is reported to have said the following of Morphy perhaps the most accurate chess player who ever lived. The sorrow of chess history will always be that Paul Morphy ended his career so early despite having one of the greatest chess minds of all time. If you want to share some feedback, want to follow me on Instagram, here's the link https://instagram.com/swp_bubble

Gagan Arora became a household name and a youth icon with his hilarious portrayal of Bagga in the web show College Romance. His comic timing combined with his histrionics and good looks bowled the audience over and he became an internet sensation. He followed that success with stints in other successful web shows like Girls Hostel and gained unanimous praise. Majorly known for his comic skills, Gagan is all set to break that mould with his portrayal in Sony Liv’s family thrillerTabbar. But did you know that the actor suffered a mishap just a few days before the start of the show’s shoot that left him doubting his association with the show anymore? Well, Gagan opens up about it going down memory lane. With just six days left for Tabbar to go on the floors, Gagan suffered a ligament tear in his ankle while shooting. But rather than the pain, it was his future with the project that worried him the most as he thought it has now been put in jeopardy. “I’ve had sports injuries before but this was particularly excruciating. But despite the blinding pain, the very first thought that came to my mind was that I had lost this project. The project that was going to help me break the mould I had been put in,” he recalls. However, Gagan decided to leave everything to the makers and just come clean. “I gathered some courage, picked up the phone and called the director. I came clean about the injury and told him that I would totally understand if they decided to recast me. He just asked me for a couple of hours to get back,” he shares. And those two hours of waiting proved one of the longest in Gagan’s life. “For those two hours I was so stressed and angry at myself that I couldn't think of anything else,” he says, adding that finally the call came and all his anxiousness was put to rest by his director. “He told me that they would incorporate the limp into the character and the whole script. The words ‘gratitude’ and ‘joy’ don’t really encompass the feelings that I felt then. I was over the moon, that my director had such confidence in me,” he gushes. That boost by his director actually enhanced Gagan’s skill and confidence. “Although I was in a lot of pain but his confidence in me really helped and gave me the energy to shoot every day. Thankfully, in retrospect, I think the limp really added to the vulnerability of the character and was a blessing in disguise,” he signs off on a hopeful note.

Launched in December 2019, &TV’s show, Ek Mahanayak Dr B.R. Ambedkar has engaged viewers with its powerful characters and inspiring storyline. As the show completes 400 episodes milestone, the lead cast talks about this momentous moment and their journey. Atharva (Young Bhimrao) comments, “Portraying the role of young Dr Ambedkar is a big breakthrough and a proud moment for me, personally as well as professionally. Babasaheb’s struggle against repeated adversity has inspired many, and the changes he set in motion to benefit the lives of millions is exemplary. The show has given me immense recognition, appreciation, and growth. I take this opportunity to thank all the viewers for consistently supporting the show. The completion of 400 episodes only encourages us to continue working hard and keep everyone engaged.” Adding to it, Jagannath Nivangune (Ramji Sakpal) shares, “Being an integral part of the show, every milestone achieved feels like a personal one. Each character in the show is extremely well written and has struck a chord with the audience, and we could not be happier. Portraying the character of Ramji Sakpal has garnered me a lot of love and affection from the viewers, and I am forever thankful to have been chosen for this life-changing role.” Narayani Mahesh Varne (Ramabai Ambedkar) shares, “I want to congratulate the entire cast and crew in making this show a stupendous success. I am extremely proud and happy to be part of such a poignant and remarkable show and the life story of one of the most iconic leaders of our country. Babasaheb Ambedkar saw the world through a different lens, and we are humbled to be showcasing it to the world.” Sneha Surve (Jijabai) adds, “I believe this is just the beginning, and we still have many more milestones to celebrate. We are very proud of the success this show has achieved in a short time and the immense love and appreciation it has been receiving from the viewers. It serves as a constant motivation to us.” Falgune Dave (Meerabai) concludes, “It feels great to be associated with a show that has captured the audiences’ interest since its commencement in 2019. I take this opportunity to convey that the entire team of the show is working towards making each episode gripping, engaging, and inspiring to make it one of India’s most memorable shows of all time.” Tune into Ek Mahanayak Dr B.R. Ambedkar, airing every Monday to Friday at 8.30 pm only on &TV!

● 90° South - A first-of-its-kind motorcycle expedition that will attempt to reach the South Pole | Expedition being undertaken as a tribute to the 120-years journey of Royal Enfield ● Two Royal Enfield riders will undertake a 39-day expedition traversing Antarctica on a 770 km ride from Ross Ice Shelf to the South Pole, on expedition-ready Royal Enfield Himalayans ● Expedition to commence on November 26th, 2021 Royal Enfield is the world’s oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production since 1901. For 120 years, Royal Enfield has remained the preserver of the legacy of building simple, pared-down, authentic classic motorcycles that are engaging and fun to ride. Riding through time and tough terrain, Royal Enfield has emerged victorious in rides that have tested the endurance of man and machine, while remaining relevant and desirable through the ages. From its humble beginnings at the Redditch factory, Royal Enfield has spent more than a century creating memorable experiences and legendary motorcycling tales. In its journey to encourage and kickstart the lifelong pursuit of exploration, Royal Enfield has conducted rides across the globe- ranging from riding on the highest motorable pass in the world to reaching the Base Camp of Mount Everest in Tibet; from riding over the most inaccessible mountain pass at Daulat Beg Oldi, Karakoram, to riding across the desert at Kutch under picturesque night skies. Continuing on this journey and to commemorate 120 years of building the pure motorcycling culture, Royal Enfield will mark 2021 with an ambitious attempt to push the boundaries of motorcycling possibilities. The company will undertake a motorcycling expedition on the Royal Enfield Himalayan, to attempt to reach the geographic South Pole, from the Ross Ice Shelf via the Leverett Glacier. 90° SOUTH - Quest for the Pole is conceptualized as a tribute to the brand’s commitment to pure motorcycling, and to the courage and resilience of innumerable riders and explorers who have made history with their motorcycling journeys. Speaking about the milestone year for Royal Enfield and the expedition attempt, Siddhartha Lal, Managing Director of Eicher Motors Ltd, said, “120 years is a long legacy for the brand, and we are very happy to have made it count. Over these years, we have created and nurtured a thriving culture of riding and exploration around the world. This pursuit of exploration has been a quintessential part of our DNA, and 90° South is another chapter in our series of extraordinary, epic motorcycling rides. In the past, rides like the Himalayan Odyssey have paved the way for motorcycling adventure in the Himalayas and an epic expedition like this to the South Pole will further inspire people to become adventurers again. A test of endurance and perseverance for man and machine, this expedition is the first of its kind attempt to traverse the 770km long route to the South Pole on a motorcycle.” Conceptualized as a tribute to 120 years of pure motorcycling, and as an ode to all Enfielders who’ve dared to explore beyond the ordinary, 90° South will be an ambitious attempt to go where no motorcycle has gone before. To begin from Cape Town, South Africa, on 26 November 2021, the expedition will witness two Royal Enfield riders - Santhosh Vijay Kumar, Lead - Rides & Community, Royal Enfield, and Dean Coxson, Senior Engineer- Product Development, Royal Enfield- attempting to reach the geographic South Pole, from the Ross Ice Shelf, via the Leverett Glacier, to the Amundsen-Scott Pole station. Speaking about the brand’s purpose of encouraging explorations, and wishing the expedition great success, B Govindarajan, Executive Director, Royal Enfield remarked, “It has been an unbroken legacy of 120 years, of fueling and pushing the boundaries of human exploration, and being an ally to many explorers. It is their journeys and adventures that have inspired us to attempt this first of its kind motorcycle expedition. This bold and ambitious attempt to ride to the very end of the earth summarizes the resilience of the human spirit, and we hope to complete it successfully as an ode to all Royal Enfield riders and their own inspiring expeditions.” To be conducted in close partnership with Arctic Trucks, 90° South will be attempted on two, purpose-built Royal Enfield Himalayans. Arctic Trucks, a member of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, are renowned for their deep expertise in the field and have covered over 3,50,000 km on the Antarctic Plateau. They have supported and serviced several scientific expeditions and activities, as well as commercial and NGO expeditions in the past. Launched in 2016, the Royal Enfield Himalayan is a simple, extremely capable, and go-anywhere motorcycle. Inspired from the experience of decades of riding in the Himalayas, and traversing thousands of kilometres of challenging terrain, the Royal Enfield Himalayan was built to be a versatile motorcycle that is capable on the road, as well as off the beaten track. The Himalayan has been a trusted ally for many adventure seekers across the world. For this expedition, two Himalayans have been modified in-house, with functional upgrades to be able to navigate snow and ice to ably function under extreme conditions in Antarctica. The Himalayan was tested for this arduous and treacherous journey at the Langjokull glacier in Iceland, with an intention to mirror the conditions in Antarctica. Phase 1 of testing was held in September 2020 while phase 2 of testing concluded in July 2021 Given that the Himlayan in itself is a complete and proficient machine, minimal changes have been made to the motorcycle to make it ready for the terrain and weather conditions in Antarctica. For greater torque at the rear wheel, the main drive sprocket has been changed from a 15-teeth to a 13-teeth unit. There is a tubeless wheel setup with studded tyres that allows the tyres to run at very low pressures, and to increase floatation on soft snow, while also providing adequate traction on hard ice. The team has introduced a stronger alternator using rare earth magnets, so as to enable the motorcycle to produce more current and enable the team to run heated gear off the battery. The motorcycles will be ridden on a compacted snow track from the Ross Ice Shelf to the South Pole, to reduce motorcycle drag and limit emissions to an absolute minimum. Royal Enfield is consciously ensuring no footprint is left behind by the expedition team except wheel tracks that will quickly be lost to snowdrift. In line with our #LeaveEveryPlaceBetter initiative, the team will ensure all waste including human waste is brought back for appropriate disposal. Click here to watch the expedition film. #RoyalEnfieldRides #RoyalEnfieldHimalayan #RoyalEnfield90South #RoyalEnfieldSouthPole #RoyalEnfieldAntarctica #RoyalEnfield120 About Royal Enfield The oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, Royal Enfield has created beautifully crafted motorcycles since 1901. From its British roots, a manufacturing plant was established in Madras in 1955, a foothold from which Royal Enfield spearheaded the growth of India’s mid-sized two-wheeler segment. Royal Enfields are engaging, uncomplicated, accessible, and fun to ride; a vehicle for exploration and self-expression. It’s an approach the brand calls Pure Motorcycling. Royal Enfield’s premium line-up includes the all-new Classic 350, Meteor 350 - the easy-cruiser, Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 twins, the Himalayan adventure tourer, and the iconic Bullet 350 and Classic 350 singles. Riders and a passionate community are fostered with a rich profusion of events at a local, regional and international level. Most notable are Rider Mania, an annual gathering of thousands of Royal Enfield enthusiasts in Goa, and Himalayan Odyssey, a yearly pilgrimage over some of the toughest terrain and highest mountain passes. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield operates through 1033 large format dealerships and 1038 studio stores in all major cities and towns in India and exports to over 60 countries around the globe. The company’s two state-of-the-art production facilities are located at Oragadam and Vallam Vadagal, near Chennai. Royal Enfield recently invested in two world-class technical centres, in Bruntingthorpe, UK, and Chennai, India, and in 2020 opened its first assembly unit outside India, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. With more than 17% growth year-on-year for the last 5 years and sales in international markets up 96% in 2019-20, Royal Enfield is the leader in the global mid-size motorcycle market. About Arctic Trucks Arctic Trucks is a full member of IAATO and operates in full compliance with (and adherence to) permits issued by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and is committed to enabling reduced emissions, neutral footprint and physical impact for travel in the Antarctica/ Arctic regions. Arctic Trucks have in the past achieved hundreds of thousands of kilometres of seamless travel in Antarctica.

She is the first woman for India to score a century in a Women's Twenty20 International now serves as the captain of the Indian team in T20Is, Recipient of an Arjuna Award for Cricket in the year 2017 Author:- Ashwin Jangam (Cricket Analyst, host, poet, entertainer) Insta I'd:- cricket_creativity The game of cricket is loved by millions all over the globe. There are numerous reasons why people love to watch the game. Some love it for its class, some for its patience over a longer time, some for the unpredictability, or some for the shorter formats of the game. But when it comes to all the cricket fans, watching the batters hit long sixes has always been a constant liking for all the fans of the game. Hard-hitters make the game interesting and are therefore loved by many. When we think of hard hitters in women's cricket, the first name which comes to our mind is our captain, Harmanpreet Kaur. The power hitting range and abilities of this daughter of India loved by all the fans across the world. Her towering sixes demonstrate the strength she possesses and also gives a glimpse of the confidence oozing from her. Her acceleration in the crunch times has led to our team's victory on numerous occasions. The strong arms of Harman are lethal to destroy any bowling attack in this world. However, it was not the case in her childhood. The queen of hard-hitting hailing from Moga was a skinny girl with immense talent. Although she had the sweet timing while batting, but her power was a little low. It was her coach, who then decided to work on her arm strength, which would eventually result in increasing the strength so much to weigh the expectations of a billion people. As a kid, Harman used to play street cricket with the boys. Her father was also an aspiring cricketer who left his dream midway due to responsibilities. But his daughter was ready to fulfil her father's incomplete dream. Naturally, her father was her first coach. To hone her skills further, she enrolled on further training. It was only a matter of time before the girl started to make headlines. Her performance offered her a place in Punjab Women's team in domestic cricket. She immensely contributed to the Punjab team, both with the bat and with the ball. Her consistency yielded the result, as she made her debut in 2009 against arch-rivals Pakistan. Coming as an all-rounder in the side, she continued to step up to the responsibilities of the team. Seeing her dedication, in the 2012 Asian Games final, she was named as the captain due to the absence of Mithali and Jhulan because of injuries. Being her first match as a captain, she successfully defended a mere 81 runs while Pakistan women were bundled on 63 runs, thereby India winning the Asia cup. Indians were excited to see the shades of a true leader in her. Like in her batting, she also hit towering sixes in her captaincy. Courtesy: ESPN CRIC INFO A very aggressive batter, Harman is known for her power hitting and taking her team forward. Her innings of 171 off 115 balls in the semi-final of the 2017 World cup against the mighty Aussies is one of the best innings in the history of the game till now. She dismantled the Aussie attack tearing them into pieces, single-handedly winning the game for Women in Blue. It is the highest individual score by an Indian batswoman in world cups and is also the highest in women's cricket knockout matches of the world cups. In the next year, she played a knock of 103 off just 51 deliveries, becoming the first Indian to hit a century in T20 international. She hit 8 towering sixes and 7 elegant fours in this innings. Another memorable inning from her came when she won the world cup qualifier against Sout Africa hitting a six on the last ball when four were required. Knowing her aggression, she was signed by Sydney Thunder in the 2016 Women's Big Bash League. She became the first Indian player, male or female, to participate in any foreign league. In the later years, she also represented Melbourne Renegades. She also led the Supernovas IPL team in the Women's T20 Challenge. She was a part of Manchester Originals in the inaugural edition of "The Hundred" played in England. In all the leagues she played, she made sure her name was uttered with high respect due to her performance. Currently, the leader of Women in Blue in T20s continues to serve the Indian Cricket Team. Having numerous records of her name, she continues to strive for better. And in the process, she continues millions of women to actively take up the sport and look forward to it as a career. Her illustrious 12 years in Indian cricket have significantly changed the way the game for women's have evolved, and have changed the perspective of the audience looking forward to the game. In the future years she plays for India, one can just imagine the influence this girl from Moga would have on world cricket. On the holy day of Vijayadashmi, we pray that she continues to emerge victorious leading the Women in Blue everywhere she goes. दुनिया वालो करो गौर, लगालो कितना भी जोर, मॅच जायेगा भारत की ही ओर, क्योंकि भारत से खेलती है हरमनप्रीत कौर I