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IPL 2022: MI Opening Batsman

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Ishan Kishan Will Open MI Indians Innings With Rohit Sharma

Mumbai Indians (MI) will play its first IPL match for season 2022 on 27th March on its home ground. The MI will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in its first IPL match at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. And this day-night match will begin at sharp 3:30 pm.

How Is MI Preparing For Its First Match?

Skipper Rohit Sharma is focusing on strengthening the batting line of Mumbai Indians. Since MI has experimented with different opening combinations, cricket fans, especially MI supporters want to know who will be the opening batsman with Rohit Sharma.

Last year South African wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock opened MI innings with Rohit Sharma. But MI has to find an opening batsman this year as Quinton de Kock isn’t playing. MI skipper Rohit Sharma revealed the name of the batsman who will bat with him in the opening.

Who Will Be The Opening Batsman Of MI?

IPL 2022 MI Opening Batsman

Rohit Sharma made the big announcement about the opening batsman during a virtual conference. He said that he would open the batting. He had been doing that in the past he was looking forward to opening with Ishan Kishan.

The middle-order batsman Ishan Kishan is the best choice for opening batsman for MI because he has occasionally opened whenever the first-choice players were injured.

Former Sri Lanka captain and MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene also supported the decision of choosing Ishan Kishan for opening. He said that Rohit and Kishan were a good combination. Ishan was a wicketkeeper and there were very few who can bat in the top three.

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National Today's Special

Shaheed Diwas Observance

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Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, And Sukhdev Were Hanged For Lahore Conspiracy

British-India government hanged the three Indian socialist freedom fighters – Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar – on 23 March 1931 at Lahore Central Jail in Lahore. Since then, the country observes 23rd March as Shaheed Diwas.

Bhagat Singh

Bhagat Singh

Bhagat Singh was born in 1907 in the village of Banga in the Lyallpur district of Punjab (present Faisalabad in Punjab province in Pakistan). A gifted learner, Bhagat Singh quit his studies at 13 to join the freedom movement at a young age. And when his parents tried to get him married, he left home for Kanpur.

Lahore Conspiracy Case

In 1928 December Lahore, Bhagat Singh with his comrades Sukhdev and Rajguru tried assassinating the superintendent of police James Scott to avenge the killing of Lala Lajpat Rai but shot assistant superintendent of police John Saunders in mistaken identity. To avoid arrest, Bhagat Singh shaved his beard and cut his hair, and escaped to Calcutta.

Delhi Assembly Bombing

In 1929 April, Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt hurled bombs in the Central Assembly Hall in Delhi while raising slogans of “Inquilab Zindabad”. Also, they courted arrest instead of escaping the chaos after the bomb scare. They were arrested and Bhagat Singh with his comrades Rajguru and Sukhdev were hanged on 23 March 1931 at Lahore for the Lahore conspiracy case.

Shaheed Diwas Celebrations

Shaheed Diwas Celebrations

Both central and state governments organize various events to commemorate the life of Indian revolutionaries who laid their lives for the cause of the country.

New elected CM of Punjab Bhagwant Mann declared a holiday on 23 March to allow people to visit … Read the rest

Today's Special

World Water Day 2022

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PM Modi Calls For Water Conservation Efforts And Congratulates People And Organizations For Their Efforts In His Tweet

22nd March is celebrated as World Water Day every year. The first World Water Day was observed in 1993 and since then it is observed every year to educate people about the importance of fresh and clear water for all living things.

Highlights:

• The world is observing World Water Day by sending best wishes and quotes for the preservation of water
• Every year World Water Day is celebrated with a different theme
• The objective of celebrating World Water Day is to educate people about issues related to water

What Is World Water Day 2022 Theme?

Groundwater, Making the Invisible Visible is the theme of World Water Day 2022. The theme highlights groundwater as the largest source of freshwater available on the earth, but it is often overlooked. With this theme, the UN wants to draw the attention of the world towards the depleting level of groundwater and loss of freshwater.

How Is World Water Day Celebrated?

The day is observed by connecting more and more people to the celebrations through publications and social media content. People send Water Day quotes and messages to their family, friends, relatives, colleagues, acquaintances, and social media contacts.

PM Modi Tweeted On World Water Day

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Pradeep Mehra’s Viral Content

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Filmmaker Vinod Kapri shares the inspiring story of a 19-year-old boy Pradeep Mehra

Filmmaker and author Vinod Kapri produced a short movie while driving home after a long day at work. On the way, he found a young boy sprinting on the near-empty road in Noida. Since it wasn’t jogging time and the boy running wasn’t looking like a jogger, Vinod Kapri become curious to know what is making that boy run on a hot and humid summer night.

Highlights:

• 19-year-old Pradeep Mehra hails from Uttarakhand and runs 10 km daily from his office to his home to join the Indian army
• He works in MacDonald’s Noida Sector 16 and lives in Barola
• His mother is hospitalized and he lives with his elder brother

So, what transpired between Pradeep Mehra and Vinod Kapri

Vinod Kapri on seeing a boy running: Hey! What happened? Why are you running at this time?

Pradeep Mehra while running: I am running to join the Indian Army.

VK: But why at late night and not in the morning?

PM: I have to go to the office in the morning and find time only after returning home.

VK: Who is in your family?

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International News & Politics

What Volodymyr Zelenskiy Wants Moscow To Hear?

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy released a video address in the early hours of Saturday to send his peace message to Russia. He called for comprehensive peace talks with Moscow to end the war. Also, he warned Russia of consequences that Moscow would need generations to cover.

What Was The Video Message Of Volodymyr Zelenskiy?

Zelenskiy said that he wanted everyone, especially in Moscow, to hear him. He further maintained that the time had come for a meeting and start negotiations to restore territorial integrity and justice for Ukraine. Also, there was a hidden warning for the Russians in the message.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned Russia of unprecedented consequences. The losses suffered in the war would be so high that Russia would need generations to cover those losses.

Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused Russia of deliberately blocking humanitarian supplies to cities under attack. He called it a deliberate tactic and a war crime for which Russia would be answerable. He said that he was 100% certain that Moscow would be made to answer for the war crimes.

He maintained that Ukraine had always offered solutions for peace and favored meaningful negotiations on the security of the region.

Volodymyr Zelenskiy Accuses Russia Of Bombing Civilians

Volodymyr Zelenskiy Accuses Russia Of Bombing Civilians

Russian forces bombed a theatre in the city of Mariupol that had sheltered hundreds of civilians. The news of the attack on the theatre came on Wednesday. Zelenskiy said that more than 130 people had been rescued so far and the exact number of casualties would be known after the rescue operation.

Ukrainian Invasion Of Russia

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Cricket Media & Entertainment Movies

Jersey Movie Review

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Shahid Kapoor Leaves His Mark As An Angry Failed Cricketer

Jersey is a sports drama movie featuring Shahid Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur in the lead roles. It is based on a 2019 Telugu movie of the same name. Also, the director of both the movies is the same. Gowtam Tinnanuri directed both the Telugu and the Hindi movie Jersey.

Story

Arjun Talwar (Shahid Kapoor) is a senior cricketer in his 30s. He had a long and fulfilling career in the sport when he opts for retirement. But he has to make a comeback to the Indian cricket team to inspire his son. His father Pankaj Kapoor also plays a crucial role in the movie. He is Arjun’s coach Madhav Sharma.

Jersey was first scheduled to be released on 31 December 2021, but couldn’t due to pandemic. Now it is expected to be released on 14 April 2022 in theaters. But an OTT release is also expected.

Highlights Of The Movie:

• Hindi directorial debut of Gowtam Tinnanuri
• The story is based on the life and emotion of a cricketer
• The movie highlights the twists and turns of the game

Jersey First Look And Poster

Jersey First Look And Poster

The poster features Shahid Kapoor wielding a cricket bat and wearing a safety helmet. He has a white jersey with the logo of the team he represents. Also, the movie name is written on the mid of the poster and the release date appears on the bottom.

Jersey Trailer

Jersey Movie Review

Shahid Kapoor is a jobless cricketer facing heat both from within and outside. His family life is disturbed and the future looks bleak. He needs some money to buy a … Read the rest

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Kaun Pravin Tambe? Review

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Shreyas Talpade Delivers A Stunning Performance As Pravin Tambe

Kaun Pravin Tambe? is the real-life story of a budding cricketer at the age when many cricketers think of retirement. Pravin Tambe never played cricket for his city but got an opportunity to play for Rajasthan Royals at 41. The movie features Shreyas Talpade as Pravin Tambe and it will be premiered on Disney + Hotstar on 1 April 2022 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Story

It is an emotional story of the journey of Pravin Tambe (Shreyas Talpade) from being an underdog to entering the prestigious league of IPL players. His is a terrific story as said by none other than the legendary cricketer Rahul Dravid who was also his chief mentor in Rajasthan Royals. When the cricket experts question his age, he silences his critics with his ball.

Kaun Pravin Tambe Review

Highlights Of The Movie:

• Real-life story with no commercial twists and turns
• The story of Pravin Tambe is quite inspiring
• A simple narrative makes it easier to understand
• Shreyas Talpade looks stunning in the attire of an aging cricketer

Kaun Pravin Tambe? Trailer

Kaun Pravin Tambe Trailer1

The trailer begins with the legendary cricketer Rahul Dravid making a guest appearance to narrate the story of Pravin Tambe. Soon after Shreyas Talpade is introduced as Pravin Tambe, an aspiring cricketer and an obedient son who always listens carefully to her mother’s advice about how his elder brother is doing well. But he only dreams of cricket and is ready to sacrifice all luxuries of life in the pursuit of cricket.

Kaun Pravin Tambe? First Look And Poster

Kaun Pravin Tambe First Look And Poster2

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Media & Entertainment Movies

Attack 2022 Story

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Super Soldier John Abraham Combats Terrorism With Sci-Fi Powers

Attack starring John Abraham is a patriotic movie peppered with superb action and thrill. The surprising thing about the film is it is based on a story by John Abraham. It is the first installment of the movie and it will be delivered on the 1st April 2022 in theaters.

Story

A hostage crisis brings the country to its knees and the government needs a soldier with exceptional firepower to overcome the terrorists and save the hostages. The government needs a cybertronic humanoid super-soldier to combat terrorism. An army veteran, Arjun Shergill (John Abraham) volunteers to become the first Super Soldier of the country. John Abraham himself tweeted to get ready for the action while releasing a poster of the movie.

Highlights Of The Movie:

• The movie is based on a true story
• The first movie of developing a Super Soldier to combat terrorism
• It has both science and fiction
• The action served is of the ultimate level
• John Abraham looks perfect as a Super Soldier

Attack Trailer

Attack 2022 Story

It begins with John Abraham reciting his philosophy for life while preparing to get transformed into a Super Soldier in a secret laboratory. It is a grand lab where John Abraham is administered a super serum of sorts in his veins. Soon he develops sci-fi power and busts up the baddies like rubber balls. The trailer also introduces Jacqueline Fernandez as his girlfriend and Ratna Pathak Shah as his mother. Also, the trailer gives a glimpse of kind of action viewers could see in the movie.

Attack First Look And Poster

Attack First Look And Poster

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Sharmaji Namkeen Review

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The Last Film Of The Lover Boy Of The 90’s Rishi Kapoor

Sharmaji Namkeen is a light-hearted comedy movie featuring late actor Rishi Kapoor in the lead role. But he couldn’t complete the film and the director Hitesh Bhatia had to call Paresh Rawal to complete the movie. The movie also stars Juhi Chawla who has worked with Rishi Kapoor in movies like Bol Radha Bol and Daraar. The movie would release on Amazon Prime Video on 31st March 2022.

Story

A recently retired official is excited about a new life where he has the freedom to pursue his dreams. Since he is no longer tied to eight hours working and reporting to bosses, he can become his own boss and do whatever he wants. He discovers a passion for cooking and joins a riotous women’s kitty circle to pursue his newly discovered passion. The story moves on with light moments related to the life of an average retired official.

Highlights of The Movie:

• It is the discovery of self-realization
• The movie highlights the extraordinary pursuits of ordinary men
• Juhi Chawla calls it a sweet and funny movie
• The stardom of late actor Rishi Kapoor is a big highlight
• Last screen appearance of Rishi Kapoor

Sharmaji Namkeen First Look And Poster

Sharmaji Namkeen movie

The poster features the two legendary actors late Rishi Kapoor and Paresh Rawal in a similar dress. Both are carrying briefcases and look … Read the rest

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Jalsa Movie Review

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Vidya Balan And Shefali Shah Fight For Justice For Women

Jalsa is the story of two distinct women connected together through a common thread. They create a strong bond that goes beyond their family background, profession, and life. The theme of the movie is based on the pain of losing loved ones in accidents and emotional conflicts the society faces while dealing with such untoward incidents.

Story

Rukhshana (Shefali Shah) is the mother of a girl child killed in an accident and Maya (Vidya Balan) is an investigative journalist of a leading news channel pursuing the accident. Rukhsana refuses to accept the killing of her daughter as an accident and Maya gives her hopes that she will investigate the matter to find the truth. The entire movie revolves around the emotional conflict the two women face while unearthing the naked truth of the killing of a girl in a civilized society.

Highlights Of The Movie:

• The story largely centers around women’s issues
• The movie looks like a battle between the privileged and deprived
• Vidya Balan promises a new story and a different character
• Directory Suresh Triveni says the drama in the movie is peppered with the right amount of thrill
• A good attempt to use secrets, truths, and ironies in the movie

Jalsa Movie From The Trailer

Jalsa Movie Review

It is late night and a young girl is running from a man when she gets hit by a car. Her mother Rukhshana sees no reason for her daughter being out in late hours. Journalist Maya briefs her boss about the story and takes a keen interest in it. Later in the trailer, … Read the rest