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Football Sports

3 Key Takeaways Of Lazio’s 1-0 Win Over AS Roma

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The absence of its key striker Ciro Immobile had little effect on Lazio who registered a 1-0 win in a derby over AS Roma on Sunday. With this win, Lazio came third in the Serie A table with 27 points, and AS Roma stands in the fifth position with 25 points after thirteen matches.

Key Takeaways Of The Game

How Maurizio Sarri Coped With Immobile’s Absence?

An injured Ciro Immobile chose to sit between audiences and watch his team playing. But Sarri was looking for a striker for his team. And the former Chelsea coach decided to bet on Mattia Zaccagni, Felipe Anderson, and Pedro as strikers. And his decision proved fruitful when Anderson scored the deciding goal in the first half. The Brazilian defender Roger Ibañez made an incredible mistake but Anderson didn’t miss the opportunity.

What Was The Biggest Challenge For AS Roma?

Lazio’s 1-0 Win Over AS Roma

Considering the ball possession rate and the costly mistake by their defender, it becomes clear that defense was their biggest challenge. They couldn’t take control of the ball as it remained with Lazio for 59% of the game. Also, the individual mistake by Roger Ibañez drowned the morale of the entire team and they couldn’t manage to get the courage to strike a goal. AS Roma has a three-lined defense but it seemed weak in the Sunday fixture.

How Many Players Are Injured?

It was only five minutes into the second half when AS Roma’s captain Lorenzo Pellegrini reported a muscular injury and had … Read the rest

Technology

How Will Layoff Impact Twitter Business In India?

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Elon Musk downsized the Twitter India team on Friday according to his plans for reducing the infrastructural cost of the social media platform. While a majority of officials were removed, a handful of employees in the sales operations are retained.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 50-60% of the Twitter India staff have been let go
• There is no information about the severance pay
• India is the third-largest market for Twitter after US and Japan

What Is The Impact Of Twitter India Layoffs?

Impact Of Twitter India Layoffs

With a majority of the 250-member team being laid off, Twitter India’s strength has considerably impacted all verticals in the country. India constitutes the third-largest market for Twitter with 23.6 million users and it is increasing.

According to internal information, Twitter India has laid off at least 50-60% of its employees. And its impact can be seen in marketing, communication, partnerships, and all other verticals.

The majority of employees retained by Twitter India belong to sales operations. There is no communication regarding severance pay, if any, to be given to the employees laid off on Friday.

Twitter India closed its offices and denied the employees access to the internal systems. There were asked to wait for information about whether they are laid off. There was chaos in the office as everyone wanted to know about the laid-off.

Why Is Elon Musk Downsizing Twitter India Team?

Soon after the takeover, Musk made it clear that he wanted to cut around 3700 Twitter staff to slash costs and impose a demanding work ethic. A source in Twitter India said that they were aware of the laid off but the exact number of employees to be relieved … Read the rest

Business Technology

What Is Elon Musk’s “Deep Cut Plan” For Twitter?

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Elon Musk has asked Twitter Inc’s teams to explore options for annual infrastructure cost savings of up to $1 billion and has given Nov 7 deadline to present a plan. But the teams fear that this move could make Twitter unable to handle high-traffic events like the U.S. midterm elections.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Elon Musk could save up to $3 million a day from servers and cloud services
• But the steep infrastructure cut will compromise the services during critical events
• Musk has asked Twitter teams to work hard to meet Nov 7 deadline to present a cost-cutting plan

What Is The Present Infrastructural Cost Of Twitter?

According to an internal document, Twitter’s daily expense is about $3 million a day “with all spending and revenue considered”. But the company wants to go for a “Deep Cut Plan” to save as much as it can. It is estimated that the social media company can save between $1.5 million and $3 million by cutting down on its servers and cloud services.

What Is Twitter’s Deep Cut Plan?

Twitter’s Deep Cut Plan

The social media platform has extra server space to ensure that it can easily accommodate high traffic which is when people rush to Twitter to share and consume information. It happens in crisis times or major political events. Insiders say that Musk is willing to introduce that risk to meet those goals. Elon Musk can even reduce spending on Google Cloud services to fulfill the goals. But Google didn’t comment on this matter.

Twitter teams are working round the clock to meet the Nov 7 deadline set to present a “Deep Cut Plan”. Musk has even ordered some of the officials to work every … Read the rest

Technology

Twitter Sees An Exodus Of Officials For This Reason

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The exodus of top management employees from Twitter continues after Elon Musk took the reins of the company. The latest to resign from Twitter is the chief customer officer and ad boss, Sarah Personette. She tweeted on Tuesday that she resigned last week.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sarah Personette and other officials resigned from Twitter
• The resignation of top advertising and marketing chiefs has added to the advertisers’ uncertainty
• Advertisers are stopping their ads on Twitter

Which Officials Left Twitter?

Chief Customer Officer and Ad Boss Sarah Personette, Chief People and Diversity Officer Dalana Brand, General Manager for Core Technologies Nick Caldwell, Chief Marketing Officer Leslie Berland, Head of Product Jay Sullivan, and Vice President of Global Sales Jean-Philippe Maheu have left the social media company.

Twitter Exodus Of Officials For This Reason

How Are Advertisers Responding To Twitter?

A group of over 40 advocacy organizations including the NAACP and Free Press asked the top 20 advertisers to pull their ads in an open letter fearing Elon Musk could get content moderation on Twitter. Mediabrands, a unit of ad holding company IPG, has also advised its clients to pause advertising on Twitter until Twitter takes trust-building measures and ensures safety on the platform.

It is to be noted that hateful content has skyrocketed since the change of guards at the top level. The Network Contagion Research Institute, which identifies “cyber-social threats, has already said that the use of the n-word had increased to an alarming 500% on the social media platform.

How Is Elon Musk Handling The Situation?

Elon Musk sent a tweet on Monday to reassure advertisers about brand safety. “Twitter’s commitment to brand safety is unchanged,” tweeted Musk. Also, his … Read the rest

Business

Padma Bhushan Jamshed J Irani Breathed His Last At 86

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Jamshed J Irani, The Steel Man of India and winner of the Padma Bhushan award, breathed his last on October 31, 2022, at 10 PM at TMH (Tata Hospital) in Jamshedpur. Dr. Irani (86) served Tata Steel in various positions till his retirement in 2011. He is survived by his wife Daisy Irani and his three children, Zubin, Niloufer, and Tanaaz.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tata Steel mourns the death of Jamshed J Irani
• Dr. Irani started his career with Tata Iron and Steel Company in 1968
• He was the winner of many awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Government of India

Who Was Jamshed J Irani?

Jamshed J Irani

Born on June 2, 1936, in Nagpur, Jamshed J Irani was a born scholar. He completed his education in MSc in Geology from Nagpur University in 1958 and went to the University of Sheffield in the UK as a J N Tata scholar where he studied Metallurgy and became a Ph.D. in Metallurgy in 1963.

He first joined the British Iron and Steel Research Association in Sheffield in 1963 but soon returned to India to contribute to nation-building. Here he joined The Tata Iron and Steel Company (now Tata Steel) in 1968 as Assistant to the Director in charge of Research and Development.

At Tata Steel, he held various positions including General Superintendent in 1978, General Manager in 1979, President of Tata Steel in 1985, Joint Managing Director of Tata Steel in 1988, and Managing Director in 1992. He retired as Managing Director in 2001.

He joined the Board of Tata Steel in 1981 and was made a Non-Executive Director from 2001 for a decade. He … Read the rest

Today's Special

World Mental Health Day 2022: Theme, History, And Significance

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Every year October 10 is observed as World Mental Health Day to raise awareness about mental health issues and their effects. It is given a theme every year. In India, the government observes a campaign to educate people about the benefits of mental health.

HIGHLIGHTS

• India observes Mental Health Awareness Campaign Week celebrate World Mental Health Day
• World Mental Health Day celebrations started on 10 October 1992
• From 1994, this day was given a special theme

World Mental Health Day 2022: Theme

“Make mental health & well-being for all a global priority” is the slogan given for World Mental Health Day 2022. It shows how people are fighting mental stress post-pandemic. According to World Health Organization (WHO), mental issues were affecting one out of eight people before the COVID-19 pandemic. But the pandemic situation followed by the lockdown increased the number of people affected by mental issues considerably. Also, recent armed conflicts among nations and communal violence in societies further escalated the problem.

World Mental Health Day 2022: India Celebrations

In India, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has been celebrating the Mental Health Awareness Campaign Week and the World Mental Health Day celebrations will mark the last of the awareness week.

Significance Of World Mental Health Day

Significance Of World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day is observed to educate people on various mental health issues so they stay alert from such issues that can make their lives difficult. Also, it encourages mental health professionals to discuss their work to educate people on how they can provide care and support people suffering from mental health issues.

History Of World Mental Health Day?

World Mental Health Day 2022

World Federation for … Read the rest

Today's Special

IAF Day 2022: Celebrations Over Sukhna Lake

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Indian Air Force is completing its 90 years of service on 8 October which is also its raising day. It came into service on 8 October 1932 as Indian Air Force and worked as an auxiliary air force to the British Empire. Post-independence, it was retained as Indian Air Force.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Indian Air Force celebrates its raising day on 8 October every year
• Celebrations include a parade and fly-past from Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh
• It is the first time that celebrations will be out of the NCR

What Are The Celebrations Planned For IAF Day?

Indian Air Force will celebrate its raising day out of the capital for the first time. The 90-year celebrations will take place over Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh this afternoon. The celebrations include a parade and fly-past of fighter jets. IAF will fly 75 jets including Tejas, Sukhoi, MIG -29, Jaguar, Rafale, Hawk, and the recently included light combat helicopter (LCH) in the fly-past over Sukhna Lake. President Draupadi Murmu and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will be present on this occasion.

History Of the Indian Air Force?

History Of the Indian Air Force

British government formed Royal Indian Air Force on 8 October 1932 and it continued to serve the British Empire until the independence of India. Post-independence, Royal Indian Air Force was maintained in the name of the Dominion of India. In 1950, when the country became a republic, the government dropped the prefix Royal to make it Indian Air Force. But the raising day is celebrated on 8 October every year.

What Are The Achievements Of the Indian Air Force?

IAF Day 2022

British Empire honored the Indian Air Force with the prefix, Royal, for its services during World War … Read the rest

Top Celebrities Media & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian Said This About Kayne West On Father’s Day

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On Monday, it was Kim Kardashian all over the Internet after the American reality star and socialite shared some sizzling hot pictures of her in a skimpy metallic silver bikini on a beach. But which beach it was isn’t clear. She also shared an emotional post on Father’s Day for her ex-husband Kanye West.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Kim Kardashian shared her bikini pictures on her Instagram handle
• ‘The Kardashian’ star donned a skimpy metallic silver bikini for her fans and followers
• Kim also penned an emotional note for her ex-husband Kanye West calling him the best dad of their kids on Father’s Day

Kim’s Instagram Bikini Images

Kim’s Instagram Bikini Images

It is a combination of metallic silver and black bikini and she looks simply beautiful in this beach dress. Blessed with a beautiful figure, Kim misses no opportunity to show her beauty and she knows what her fans like most. Talking about the bikini, the outfit highlights her deep cleavage and reveals her toned legs.

Kim’s Instagram Bikini Images

Kim looks stunning in the latest pictures. The bikini she donned worked well for her toned glowing skin and blonde hair. In one of the pictures, Kim is seen standing in the middle of the water, touching her cleavage with her right hand and her eyes set on the water. Her blonde hair is providing a decent cover to her eyes but she has also put on sunglasses.

Kim’s Father’s Day Post

Kim celebrated Father’s Day by remembering the happy days with her ex-husband and rapper Kayne West. On Sunday, Kim paid a tribute to the men in her life and the first was her father Robert Kardashian. She also posted a heartfelt note for her ex-husband … Read the rest

Technology

iPhone SE (2022): Detailed Specs And Price In India

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Apple launched its much-awaited iPhone SE (2022) in a virtual event. Based on the iPhone SE (2020), The new iPhone SE is the company’s budget Smartphone. The first iPhone SE was launched in April 2020 and since then the users were waiting for its upgrade.

In terms of upgrade, the new iPhone SE packs the latest A15 Bionic chip that was introduced last year. Also, it has 5G connectivity feature. But the old iPhone SE has A13 Bionic chip with 4G support. The rear camera in the new iPhone SE has also been upgraded. But no changes are made on the two-year-old design.

Specifications:

iPhone SE (2022)

• Network Technology: 5G, 4G VoLTE
• Display: 4.7-inch Retina HD display
• Resolution: 750 x 1,334 pixels with 326ppi of pixel density and up to 625 nits of peak brightness
• Dimensions: 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3mm
• Weight: 144 grams
• Touch Sampling: Touch ID button for biometric authentication
• OS: iOS 15
• Chipset: A15 Bionic
• Memory: 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB
• Primary Camera: 12 MP with an f/1.8 wide-angle lens and features including Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, and Photographic Styles
• Rear Video: 4K video recording at up to 60fps
• Selfie Camera: 7 MP with an f/2.2 lens
• Front Camera Support: Portrait Lighting with Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, and High-Key Mono effects
• Front Video: 1080p video recording with time lapse and night mode time lapse features
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Three-Axis Gyroscope, and Proximity Sensor
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 5
• Bluetooth: v5
• GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
• NFC: Yes
• USB: Lightening port
• Battery: Built-in battery with 15 hours of … Read the rest

Cricket Sports

Why Did Haris Rauf Slapped Teammate Kamran Ghulam?

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A Pakistan Super League match between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi caught the attention of the world when pacer Haris Rauf of Lahore Qalandar first slapped teammate Kamran Ghulam for dropping a catch and then hugged him for taking a wicket.

Highlights Of The Match:

• Peshawar Zalmi scored 158 runs in 20 overs
• Lahore Qalandars lost their opening batsman Fakhar Zaman on the very first ball
• Kamran Ghulam and Phil Salt of steadied Lahore Qalandars
• Pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi of Lahore Qalandar scored 39 off just 20 balls
• The match went into a Super Over

What Was Haris Rauf Incident?

It was the second over of the match and Peshawar Zalmi team was batting. Haris Rauf was bowling to Hazratullah Zazai. The batsman couldn’t hit the ball hard and gave an easy catch to Kamran Ghulam but the catch was dropped. Three balls later in the over, Mohammad Haris went for a sixer but the ball remained just short of the boundary where an easy catch was collected by Fawad Ahmed.

It Is When Rauf Slapped Ghulam….

Haris Rauf Slapped Teammate Kamran Ghulam

The team converged to congratulate Rauf for taking the wicket. An elated Rauf first received pats from teammates and then slapped Kamran for dropping the catch.

Karmran Ghulam Gets A Warm Hug From Rauf….

Later in the game, Kamran Ghulam ran out Wahab Riaz with a direct hit to the wicket. A visibly excited Rauf went to Kamran and gave him a friendly tap on … Read the rest