World T20: Saeed Ajmal key to Pakistan’s match against South Africa
The first Group 2 game in the Super Eights promises to be a fight between two strong bowling line-ups belonging to Pakistan and South Africa.Neither team has played at the R Premadasa Stadium during the World Twenty20, with Pakistan coming in from the batting-friendly Pallekele and the Proteas from Hambantota, which all-rounder Albie Morkel called ‘just like home’.But on the turning tracks here, every opponent will need to be wary of Pakistan’s trump card, Saeed Ajmal, who has become virtually unplayable in any format and conditions. South Africa skipper AB de Villiers said “no” when asked whether any of his batsmen were able to read Ajmal. “But we have a few areas where we’d like to attack him,” he said.”They are a very good team. They have been in the semi-finals of all tournaments and have also won once. But our focus is more on what we can do well,” de Villiers said. The Proteas have a terrific batting line-up led by the runmachine Hashim Amla and young gun Richard Levi at the top, followed by the legendary Jacques Kallis, de Villiers himself, JP Duminy and Francois du Plessis.Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel make for a scary new-ball pair, and can be ably backed up by allrounders Kallis and Albie, and two quality limited-overs spinners in Johan Botha and Robin Peterson.Pakistan, on the other hand, have a misfiring fast bowling line-up, but do possess a lot of in-form batsmen like skipper Mohammad Hafeez, Imran Nazir, Nasir Jamshed and the Akmal brothers – Kamran and Umar. In the end, the match will probably come down to how the South Africans negotiate the Pakistani spinners.advertisementPakistan vs South Africa, Live from Colombo, on STAR Cricket from 3:30 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Seoul in South Korea early on Thursday. He has begun his two-day visit of the far-east country. During his visit, both the countries will discuss co-operation in diverse fields.MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the visit would strengthen India’s special strategic partnership with South Korea and add dynamism to the Look East Policy.”Continuing the momentum of high-level exchanges. PM @narendramodi emplanes for Seoul on a 2-day State Visit to the Republic of Korea,” he tweeted earlier.Ahead of his visit, the prime minister described South Korea as an important partner for India’s key initiatives such as ‘Make in India’, and said as fellow democracies the two nations share values and vision for regional and global peace.Modi is left for South Korea on Wednesday after he was invited by South Korean President Moon Jae-in. This will be his second visit to the Republic of Korea and second summit meeting with President Moon.In his departure statement, he said his visit is reflective of the importance “we both attach to our relationship”.”We regard the Republic of Korea as a valued friend, a nation with which we have a Special Strategic Partnership. As fellow democracies, India and the ROK have shared values and a shared vision for regional and global peace,” the prime minister said.”As fellow market economies, our needs and strengths are complementary. South Korea is an important partner for our ‘Make in India’ initiative as well as in our ‘Start Up India’ and ‘Clean India’ initiatives,” Modi said.advertisementHe said collaboration between the two in the field of science and technology is encouraging, with joint research ranging from basic to advanced sciences.”Our people to people ties and exchanges, as always, provide the bedrock of our ties of friendship. We were touched by President Moon’s decision to send the First Lady as his special representative at the ‘Deepotsav’ Festival held in Ayodhya last November,” he said.The “growing depth and variety” in the relationship of the two countries has been accentuated by the harmony between New Delhi’s Act East Policy and South Korea’s New Southern Policy.”Working together, we are determined to take our relationship forward as a ‘future oriented partnership for People, Prosperity and Peace’,” the prime minister said.Read | Pakistan narrative on Kashmir not acceptable: Saudi ArabiaWatch | Saudi Arabia embraces Yoga as a sports activity
Liverpool were left a point behind Premier League leaders Manchester City after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Everton in Sunday’s Merseyside derby.City, who beat Bournemouth 1-0 on Saturday, have 71 points while Juergen Klopp’s Liverpool have 70 after their fourth draw in their last six games. Both sides have nine matches left.Mohamed Salah had the two best openings for Liverpool before the break but his soft 15th minute shot barely troubled Jordan Pickford and then the Everton keeper was swift off his line to foil the Egyptian as he raced goalwards.Everton’s approach was to harry and disrupt Liverpool and they did that task well but struggled to create opportunities with Theo Walcott unable to capitalise on a rare opening, screwing his shot wide.Salah threatened again in the 57th minute as he bore down on Pickford but Everton defender Michael Keane stopped a near certain goal with a perfectly timed last-ditch sliding tackle.Klopp threw on Roberto Firmino in the 63rd but the striker was unable to open up an Everton defence that raised their game to deal a blow to their local rivals’ title hopes.Also Read | Brendan Rodgers Leicester debut marred by Watford, Chelsea edge Fulham 2-1Also Read | Lukaku shines in dramatic Manchester United win, Manchester City beat Bournemouth 1-0Also Read | Lloris saves penalty while Kane nets one as Tottenham draw with ArsenalAlso Read | Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne set for spell out with hamstring problem
GLENDALE, AZ – JANUARY 01: Running back Ezekiel Elliott #15 of the Ohio State Buckeyes (left) celebrates his second quarter touchdown with running back Jalin Marshall #7 (right) during the BattleFrog Fiesta Bowl against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 1, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)The war between Ohio State and Michigan continues. After OSU AD Gene Smith took somewhat of a shot at Michigan for holding its practice down in Florida this spring, Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh called him out on Twitter. Overnight, both Ezekiel Elliott and Mike Thomas got involved on Twitter – taking shots at Michigan.It doesn’t look like Elliott’s done, either.Wednesday morning, Elliott retweeted a few posts from Ohio State fans – including a meme and a video. One features both Harbaugh and a bunch of crying Michael Jordan heads chasing Elliott to the end zone. Check it out:
Despite Ohio State’s recent dominance, it appears the rivalry is alive and well.
Man Vs Wild: My position never goes to my head, PM Modi tells Bear GryllsIn Discovery channel’s, “Man Vs Wild with Bear Grylls and Prime Minister Modi”, PM Modi said he never had a good answer about “nervousness” as it was not a part of his temperament.advertisement Press Trust of India New DelhiAugust 12, 2019UPDATED: August 12, 2019 23:56 IST Walking through the wild and taking a ride on a cold river in a makeshift boat were some of the things that Prime Minister Narendra Modi put up with as he teamed up with survivalist Bear Grylls to promote causes close to his heart conservation of nature and cleanliness.In Discovery channel’s, “Man Vs Wild with Bear Grylls and Prime Minister Modi”, he braved the rain and cold in the jungles of Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, and as the host put it, the PM was a “great sport”.During the conversation, Modi said fulfilling people’s dreams gave him happiness and his focus is on development. “My position never goes to my head,” he said, in reply to a question.Grylls, who has had celebrity guests before on his show, including former American President Barack Obama, asked Modi about his childhood, dreams as the prime minister, whether he feared anything in life and if he ever felt nervous before a political rally.Modi said he never had a good answer about nervousness as it was not a part of his temperament.”My problem is that I have never experienced such fears. I am unable to explain it to people what nervousness is and how to deal with it because my in-built temperament is very positive. I see positivity in everything. And because of that reason, I am never disappointed.”Grylls said this was a strong message for the young.If I have to tell anything to the young generation then I will say we should not think of our life in pieces. If we think of our life as a whole then there will be ups and downs. If you are going down don’t think about it because the way up starts from there, he said.advertisementModi’s talked about living with love for nature and not exploiting it for one’s own ends but leaving it for the future generations.He said India’s message to the world is Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, or the whole world is one family.When Grylls asked whether he ever dreamt of becoming a prime minister, Modi said his focus has always been the development of the nation.”I was the chief minister of a state first. I worked as a chief minister for 13 years, which was a new journey for me. Then my country decided I needed to do this job. So I have been doing this for the last five years.”But the focus has been always been on one thing and that is development. And I am satisfied with that job. Today, if I consider this time as a vacation, then I must say I am taking a vacation for the first time in 18 years,” Modi said.On being the country’s prime minister, Grylls asked whether he ever pinched himself.”It never occurs to me who I am. I am above all this. When I was a chief minister and even now as the prime minister, I only think of my work, my responsibilities. My position never goes to my head,” he added.Recalling his childhood years, Modi said though there was poverty, his family was always connected with nature.So much so that his father, despite there being no money, would buy 20-30 postcards and send it to relatives to inform them about the first rains in their village, he said.At one point, Grylls, who made a makeshift spear, warned the prime minister about tigers in the area that they were walking through. Modi said, “God takes care of everything”.He said his beliefs did not allow him to kill anyone but he would hold the spear for the host.”You should never be afraid of nature because when we think that we are in conflict with nature is when the problem starts,” he said.Asked whether he was a good student, the prime minister laughed and said, “I can’t say that I was a good student.”He said that despite poverty, he liked to keep a neat appearance at school, ironing his uniform with coal embers in a copper bowl.Modi said he left home when he was in his teens and spent his time in the Himalayas.”I wanted to make a decision about my life. But before that I wanted to understand the world. I wanted to see the spiritual world. For that, I went to the Himalayas. I love nature. I met people in the Himalayas, stayed with them. It was a wonderful experience and I spent a long time there.”advertisementALSO READ | Man vs Wild: This is my first vacation in 18 years, says PM ModiALSO READ | Man Vs Wild: PM Modi tells Bear Grylls if he was a good student or notALSO READ | Man vs Wild: PM Modi says he never experienced fearALSO WATCH | So Sorry: PM Modi rows boat, makes weapon, goes on a wild adventure for Man vs Wild TV showFor sports news, updates, live scores and cricket fixtures, log on to indiatoday.in/sports. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for Sports news, scores and updates.Get real-time alerts and all the news on your phone with the all-new India Today app. Download from Post your comment Do You Like This Story? Awesome! Now share the story Too bad. Tell us what you didn’t like in the comments Posted byAnupriya Thakur Tags :Follow PM ModiFollow Man Vs WildFollow Bear Grylls
The Government’s Special Early Retirement Plan (SERP) is an opportunity for public-sector employees to pursue their passion. Under SERP, public servants, ages 50 to 59 will be eligible for early retirement through application to the Public Service Commission. Deputy Financial Secretary, Strategic Human Resource Management, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Wayne Jones, notes that the incentivised arrangement targeting this specific group of persons is strictly voluntary, and is intended to be a “win-win”. Story Highlights The Government’s Special Early Retirement Plan (SERP) is an opportunity for public-sector employees to pursue their passion.This could include starting a business, travelling or spending more time with loved ones.Under SERP, public servants, ages 50 to 59 will be eligible for early retirement through application to the Public Service Commission.Deputy Financial Secretary, Strategic Human Resource Management, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Wayne Jones, notes that the incentivised arrangement targeting this specific group of persons is strictly voluntary, and is intended to be a “win-win”.He says it is an opportunity for employees to “make a humane transition from where they are in their own lives to somewhere else they might have the desire to be”.“This will allow some workers to realise some potential that had been asleep for a long time. They may have wanted the opportunity to do something that is more fulfilling and satisfying,” he opines.“Some people are at a point of their life journey where they need to make a decision as to where they could go; this provides an opportunity for them to retire with an incentive,” Mr. Jones adds.He notes that SERP will allow for faster and smoother processing of pension benefits.Persons will receive their pension four months after they have retired, providing that all the relevant documents have been processed.“We have included an incentive of two weeks’ pay for every year of employment, up to a maximum of one year’s salary, as well as pay for vacation leave not taken up to the time of retirement,” Mr. Jones explains.The Deputy Financial Secretary gives an example of someone working for approximately 25 years at a Ministry earning an annual gross salary of $1.6 million, with no allowance, no loans or indebtedness to the Government, with an accumulation of 40 days’ vacation leave.He outlines that under SERP this person would retire April 2018, and will receive as his incentive payment $1.54 million, plus $241,000 for the outstanding vacation, noting that this is tax-free.He notes, however, that each case would need to be assessed individually.“We encourage public-sector employees who fall within the age cohort to go to their human resources department with enquiries,” he says.Applications for the SERP opened on January 2 and will close on Friday, February 16, 2018.Interested applicants must have been vested with 10 years’ service, with at least one permanent appointment in a pensionable post during this period.For further information persons may email serp2017@mof.gov.jm, or visit the webpage at mof.gov.jm/serp.
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zoom Five shipping companies have hired Verifavia Shipping, the French emissions verification company for the transport sector, to perform a pre-verification gap analysis against the European Commission’s (EC) Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) rules.Namely, DFDS Seaways, Euronav Ship Management, NEDA Maritime Agency, Seaspan Ship Management and Synergy Maritime, have appointed Verifavia to assess their organisations for MRV readiness.As part of the audit, the company will assess the existing data accounting procedures and systems against the requirements of the Shipping MRV Regulation to identify any potential issues and non-compliance. In addition, Verifavia will also review each company’s voyages, fuel and cargo data collection, and transmission and transformation procedures, and perform preliminary analysis of carbon emissions and activity data. The shipping company’s operational documentation is also reviewed to determine if it contains sufficient details for the implementation of the allowed fuel consumption monitoring methods.Julien Dufour, CEO, of Verifavia, said that “MRV is new to the shipping industry, which is why we are committed to sharing information and partnering with ship owners, operators and managers to help them navigate MRV compliance efficiently and effectively. At present, we are providing pre-verification gap analysis to support shipping companies in becoming MRV ready.”MRV Regulation 2015/757 came into force on July 1, 2015 and is viewed as a first step towards cutting CO2 emissions from maritime transport in the European Union (EU). From 2018, it will require operators of ships exceeding 5,000 GT to monitor, report and submit their independently verified carbon emissions on all voyages to, from and between EU ports. The benefit of the pre-verification gap analysis is that, if carried out early, it can identify any compliance and system design issues, enabling correction by the shipping company in a timely manner.“The EU’s MRV regulation is now in force and we believe that it is time for the industry to accept that and take proactive measures to understand how we meet the requirements. With Verifavia Shipping, we have engaged with an experienced, independent verifier who is able to accurately identify any gaps in our ability to achieve compliance as we proactively analyse our process and procedures ahead of time,” Panos Deligiannis, Technical Manager, NEDA Maritime Agency, explained.The accreditation process is not yet open to potential verifiers of maritime transport. Verifavia said that it will apply to UKAS for accreditation, but in the meantime, the company is performing pre-verification gap analysis audits as well as independent carbon emissions verification for shipping companies for trial purposes and on an informal basis.
The government acted to protect and create good jobs, boost productivity and economic growth, and ensure better health care in all regions of the province during the fall session of the House of Assembly, which wrapped up today, Dec. 15. “Better health care has always been a priority for Nova Scotians, but in these tough economic times it’s now clear that people want their government to focus even more on creating jobs and finding ways to grow the province’s economy,” said Premier Darrell Dexter. “The government is making significant progress in both areas.” The premier said one of the most important steps the legislature took this session was investing in the future of the Bowater Mersey pulp and paper mill in Queens County, a move that protects thousands of jobs in southwestern Nova Scotia. “The best way to protect the 2,000 jobs affiliated with that mill is to ensure it continues to be a viable operation well into the future,” said Premier Dexter. “This investment will help the mill address the many challenges facing the pulp and paper industry in North America by helping it become more efficient, productive and sustainable.” Members of the legislature unanimously approved the Bowater Mersey Pulp and Paper Investment Act, which gives legal authority to implement the multi-year agreement. The investment will come from the newly established Nova Scotia Jobs Fund, which will replace the almost 60-year-old Industrial Expansion Fund. The government opened the fall session by introducing the Nova Scotia Jobs Fund Act to better meet today’s economic development needs and increase accountability. The act responds to a recent report of the auditor general, and will be proclaimed later this month. The province also set up the Forestry Infrastructure Fund, a $14-million investment that ensures the idle NewPage Port Hawkesbury mill remains resale ready and keeps hundreds of people working while the court-approved sale process for the mill proceeds. The province has been working hard to identify opportunities and help prepare workers and companies looking to make the most of the $25-billion shipbuilding contract awarded earlier this fall. In partnership with Irving Shipbuilding, the province held the first of several information sessions last month for businesses interested in becoming part of the supply chain. The province also launched a new Workforce Strategy, part of the jobsHere plan to grow the economy. The strategy will help address the economic challenges presented by a shrinking workforce and ensures Nova Scotians know where to go to acquire the right skills for the jobs that are opening up. Nova Scotia companies are now a step closer to cashing in on thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in contracts tied to the development of hydroelectricity out of Newfoundland and Labrador. The two provinces have agreed to provide Nova Scotia companies with an opportunity to compete for all components of the Lower Churchill development. Preference on construction of the Muskrat Falls generating facility and the Labrador transmission link will go to companies in Newfoundland and Labrador, while Nova Scotia companies will get equal access to the jobs generated by construction of the Maritime Link, which is expected to create 2,700 person years of work. Government is further spurring job creation through its Jobs and Building Plan. The $610-million investment supports infrastructure projects most important to Nova Scotians, like schools, emergency rooms, roads and hospital equipment. This is the second year that government has released details of its capital expenditures in advance of the spring budget. The move sends a clear signal of the province’s plans for the year ahead and helps the private sector to prepare for upcoming projects, resulting in efficiencies and cost savings for the province. The plan includes $6.8 million to open collaborative emergency centres in more communities across the province. Centres are now planned for Tatamagouche, Pugwash, Springhill and Annapolis Royal, with more communities to be announced in the coming year. “Collaborative emergency centres are an innovative and exciting new way to deliver health care,” said Premier Dexter. “They ensure 24/7 emergency care and access to same-day and next-day medical appointments in communities where it’s often difficult to be seen by a family doctor. “The response to the CEC in Parrsboro has been tremendous. This is further proof that this government is fulfilling its commitment to provide families with better health care by keeping emergency rooms open and reducing wait times for patients.” The most recent fiscal update shows that departmental spending is projected to be under budget for a third year in a row, with a projected deficit of $365.2 million – an improvement of about $24 million. Following the update today, Finance Minister Graham Steele reaffirmed the government’s commitment to balance the budget in 2013-14. “By demonstrating tight control and good management of the public purse, this government is fulfilling its commitment to get back to balance and ensure the province lives within its means,” said Premier Dexter. “That is the only way that government can continue to deliver the quality public services, like health care and education, that Nova Scotians depend on.” The legislature sat for 33 days during the 2011 fall session of the 61st General Assembly – the longest non-budget session since 1995. During that time, 46 bills were introduced and passed. Other highlights from the session include: reformed auto insurance to ensure better coverage and more choice for Nova Scotians approved the Body Art Act that creates regulations and guidelines to protect people who want to get a tattoo or piercing passed a new Environment Act, based on public consultation took steps to reduce head injuries by passing legislation that makes ski helmets mandatory for all ages approved the Arts Nova Scotia Act and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council Act to support local artists and the creative economy adopted first contract settlement legislation that protects against unnecessary labour disruptions consulted with scrap metal dealers and law enforcement to adopt a long-awaited law that protects businesses and homeowners, and helps stop the re-sale of stolen metal approved legislation that allows nurse practitioners to sign death certificates, speeding up the process for grieving families adopted legislation that increases the accountability of school boards across the province For a complete list of bills passed this session, go online at http://nslegislature.ca/index.php/proceedings/status-of-bills/ .
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Bittersweet day for Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho, who scored the first ever brace with his club but wasn’t able to prevent a draw vs Herta Berlin.Young Jadon Sancho’s career keeps looking better and better for him at Borussia Dortmund, the teenager has now officially scored the first Bundesliga brace of his career against Herta Berlin on Saturday.Unfortunately for him, the match result gave him a bittersweet feeling in the end because he would’ve preferred to get a victory alongside his stellar performance.However, at such a young age and given how well his risky bet of leaving England has turned out for Jadon, a mild celebration is in order and there are some details that we have to go through about his performance.Sancho just took a very important spot in Bundesliga’s history after his brace, a milestone that only another foreign player has done better than him and we have a hunch that this is only the first of many memorable nights for the lad at Borussia Dortmund.The people at Bayern München must be very nervous right now, for they are going to have to struggle badly in order to beat the most in-form squad of European football that also happens to play in the same competition that they are this season.Disappointing result today but we will take the point and focus on our next game! The work continues!Nice to get 2 goals ⚽️⚽️ #JS7 pic.twitter.com/GmStsiHyLS— Jadon Sancho (@Sanchooo10) October 27, 2018Jadon Sancho scored his brace at the age of 18 years and 216 days, which turns him into the youngest Borussia Dortmund foreigner who has been able to achieve this in the Bundesliga’s history.But that’s not all, with this record, the English lad also ranked as the second foreigner of all the German clubs to get two goals in a single match.Before him, Hamburg’s Son Heung-min is still at the top spot after the brace he scored in his club’s defeat against Hannover at the age of 18 years and 135 days.The milestone that the South Korean player who today plays for Tottenham Hotspur, was reached back on 20 November 2010.This leaves Sancho with an incredible first impression that we believe won’t be the last we are going to hear from him this season, as all competitions are barely getting started and Borussia Dortmund has put together quite the competitive squad that is looking like it will cause a lot of problems for any other club in the continent.Bayern München will be the ones that will suffer from this vibrant Dortmund squad first hand as they compete in the same league, but we all know how Atletico Madrid already got a smashing defeat with a Jadon Sancho goal included.
Report: Dortmund hammer four past Leverkusen George Patchias – September 14, 2019 Borussia Dortmund put four past Bayer Leverkusen.Borussia Dortmund leapfrogged Bayern Munich to claim second place in the Bundesliga. After handing out a 4-0 thrashing of…Sancho pic.twitter.com/TfHKA1woRM— canalbvb (@canalbvb) October 27, 2018As far as the player’s game development throughout the season, Sancho has a very peculiar style of play that he has already shown to the whole world.This is a player who has an instant reflex of quickly going on the attack to dribble any defender that is standing right in front of him, sometimes his pace looks a bit sloppy but he always manages to get past the obstacles, either with a pass or a skill demonstration that leaves anyone in awe.One could’ve predicted that Sancho was going to serve plenty of assists for his teammates this season, but his most recent matches have proven that he can also be that player who scores the goals and this leaves him as one of the most reliable players in European football today.In the 13 matches that Sancho has played so far in all competitions, the lad has already scored 4 goals and given 8 assists.These numbers mean that Jadon has already been directly involved in 12 goals out of all the games he’s played so far.He may have started the season on the bench at first, but his undisputed talent has convinced the manager that Sancho needs to start on every single match until the end of the season as long as he is fit.Jadon Sancho for Borussia Dortmund this season:🅰️ Assist🅰️ Assist⚽️ Goal🅰️ Assist🅰️ Assist🅰️ Assist🅰️ Assist🅰️ Assist⚽️ Goal⚽️ Goal ⚽️ Goal⚽️ GoalRemember the name. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/6waxzqWjou— EPL Bible (@EPLBible) October 27, 2018What do you think about Jadon Sancho’s form in European football right now? Please share your opinion in the comment section down below.
Chris Reiff: As a pilot I really liked seeing just how different the TIE fighters would be to fly. It’s as different from an X-wing as a helicopter is from an airplane — a totally different design and control philosophy and perfect for its role.
Samantha and Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas in Alludu SeenuTwitterActress Samantha Akkineni is said to have rejected RX 100 fame director Ajay Bhupathi’s offer to play the female lead opposite Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas in his upcoming movie even after her remuneration was doubled.Some star kids like Akhil Akkineni, Allu Sirish, Varun Tej and Sai Dharam Tej made their acting debut in recent years, but none of their first movies featured an A-list actress in the female lead. Their parents and the filmmakers had played it safe and roped in newbies for the heroines’ roles.But Bellamkonda Suresh took a different path by bringing in A-list actress Samantha Akkineni and director VV Vinayak on board for his son Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas’ launch movie Alludu Seenu (2014). But the producers failed to get him a big break with it. Srinivas has done four other movies, which also featured most sought-after actresses, but failed to give him the much-needed break.Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas, who has teamed up with director Ajay Bhupathi of RX 100 fame for his next project, does not seem to have learned a lesson from his failures as he is still after popular heroines. It is rumoured that the actor wants to romance Samantha Akkineni again in this movie, which is tentatively titled Mahasamudram.It is reported that Mahasamudram is set against mafia backdrop and it is going to be high on action quotient. It is said that there is a little scope for the acting of the female lead. It is said to be more of a glamourous role with a big twist. Ajay Bhupathi is said to be expecting a lot of glamour treat from his leading lady.Ajay Bhupathi reportedly approached Samantha Akkineni with this offer. The makers were ready to give her double payment as remuneration for this role. But the actress is said to have rejected this offer and the reason is yet to be known. However, sources from the industry claim that she has stopped accepting glamour roles after tying the knot with her boyfriend Naga Chaitanya.Samantha Akkineni, who was last in bilingual movie U-Turn, has Tamil film Super Deluxe and two Telugu films like Majili and O Baby! Yentha Sakkagunnave in her kitty. Majili, which is slated for April 5 release, happens to be her first movie with husband Naga Chaitanya post-wedding. Hence, there is huge hype and curiosity about this film.
Share Photo via VOA Learning EnglishCopies of the book “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House” by Michael Wolff.The author of an explosive new book that questions President Donald Trump‘s fitness for office on Monday contradicted Steve Bannon’s explanation of comments that had angered his former boss. The book publisher said any effort by Trump to suppress the book would be “flagrantly unconstitutional.”Michael Wolff, author of “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House,” took issue with a Bannon mea culpa issued Sunday, in which Trump’s former chief strategist sought to make amends for his comments.In the book, Bannon describes a meeting between Donald Trump Jr., senior campaign aides and a Russian lawyer as “treasonous” and “unpatriotic.” The reference angered the president, who last week lashed out at Bannon, saying he “lost his mind.”Bannon sought to make amends Sunday, saying in statement his description wasn’t aimed at Trump’s son but at former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort.But Wolff told MSNBC’s “Morning Joe”: “it was not directed at Manafort, it was directed directly at Don. Jr.”Meanwhile, the publisher of “Fire and Fury” said any efforts to suppress the book are “flagrantly unconstitutional.”In a letter to company employees Monday and shared with The Associated Press, Macmillan CEO John Sargent wrote “no American court” would go along with President Trump should he sue to have “Fire and Fury” withdrawn.Macmillan is the parent organization of Henry Holt and Company, which released the book. A Trump lawyer last week sent a cease and letter to the publisher, demanding it be withheld. Holt responded by moving up the release date from Jan. 9 to last Friday.On Monday, Sargent said that the company would send a formal response to Trump later in the day.Wolff’s book portrays the 45th president as a leader who doesn’t understand the weight of his office and whose competence is questioned by aides. It has sparked outrage in Trump’s camp, and the president’s allies attacked the book in a round of television appearances Sunday.Chief policy adviser Stephen Miller, in a combative appearance Sunday on CNN, described the book as “nothing but a pile of trash through and through.”CIA Director Mike Pompeo said Trump was “completely fit” to lead the country.“These are from people who just have not accepted the fact that President Trump is the United States president and I’m sorry for them in that,” Pompeo, who gives Trump his regular intelligence briefings, said on “Fox News Sunday.”Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said she visits the White House once a week, and “no one questions the stability of the president.”“I’m always amazed at the lengths people will go to, to lie for money and for power. This is like taking it to a whole new low,” she told ABC’s “This Week.”Miller also criticized Bannon, who is quoted extensively in the book, saying it was “tragic and unfortunate” that Bannon “would make these grotesque comments so out of touch with reality and obviously so vindictive.”Bannon is chairman of Breitbart News, and his comments caused a key Bannon backer, Rebekah Mercer, the billionaire GOP donor and Breitbart co-owner, to distance her family from him.In his statement Sunday, Bannon praised Trump Jr. as “both a patriot and a good man.”“I regret that my delay in responding to the inaccurate reporting regarding Don Jr has diverted attention from the president’s historical accomplishments in the first year of his presidency,” Bannon said in the statement, which was first obtained by the news site Axios.Miller’s interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” quickly grew heated, with Miller criticizing CNN’s coverage and moderator Jake Tapper accusing Miller of speaking to an audience of one: his boss.Tapper abruptly ended the interview, saying: “I think I’ve wasted enough of my viewers’ time.”Soon after, Trump tweeted: “Jake Tapper of Fake News CNN just got destroyed in his interview with Stephen Miller of the Trump Administration. Watch the hatred and unfairness of this CNN flunky!”Trump took the extraordinary step Saturday of using Twitter to defend his fitness for office, insisting he is “like, really smart” and, indeed, a “very stable genius.” He pressed the case again on Sunday, tweeting: “I’ve had to put up with the Fake News from the first day I announced that I would be running for President. Now I have to put up with a Fake Book, written by a totally discredited author.”On Sunday, two days after the book’s release, WikiLeaks tweeted a link to an electronic image of the text. Posting the text of a book without permission would violate copyright restrictions and potentially damage sales. Yet, hours after WikiLeaks tweeted the link, “Fire and Fury” remained No. 1 on Amazon’s lists of hardcover and ebook bestsellers.
Just hours after Sony announced their competing headset concept for the PS4, the Oculus “Crystal Cove” prototype has been finalized. The “DK2” represents total refresh for the Oculus Rift developer kit and one small step closer to a consumer launch.New sensors, new screens, and a smaller but slightly heavier frame are just a few of the changes that were expected in the next version of the Oculus Rift headset. These virtual reality goggles have been making waves for well over a year now, and most people don’t even have a reason to purchase them yet. Game developers have been tinkering and adding support for everything from truck driver simulators to first person shooters, and now that they have something closer to a final model to work with the real fun can begin.Oculus has worked hard to address every major pain point that developers have expressed so far in working with the Rift platform. The displays have been increased to 960×1080 per eye, with an optimized sensor layout that puts the original off the shelf sensor layout to shame with its performance increases. On top of this, an external camera has been added to better track your movements for use in whatever game environment you are in. The overall design is smaller, replacing rigid corners with smooth surfaces. It looks much more like a finished product, but Oculus has assured everyone that they still have more planned.The DK2 will be available to developers through a pre-order starting today for $350, and will come with everything you need to get right back to work from the first developer kit. If you’re waiting for a consumer release, there’s nothing resembling a shelf date for a finished product. If you’ve decided you just can’t wait anymore and you have to have one, it looks like the DK2 will be a little easier to get ahold of than the original.