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Also Read Kalinga Express Pankaj Udhas, the revered Ghazal singer, passed away at the age of 72 after battling a prolonged illness. The news of his demise has left a void in the world of music, where his soul-stirring melodies had captured the hearts of millions. Pankaj Udhas, an Indian Ghazal singer, was born on May 17, 1951, in Gujarat. He is widely celebrated for his soulful renditions of Ghazals. Udhas gained prominence in the 1980s and 1990s, and his melodious voice and emotive performances have earned him a significant fan base in India and overseas. After the news of the singer's death was shared by Nayaab, his fans flooded the comment section with messages of condolences. A fan expressed, "May his soul rest in peace", while another user wrote, "I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, stay strong and please accept my condolences." Another user posted, "Deepest Condolences and Prayers". The singer passed away at the Breach Candy hospital aroun...

Also Read Kalinga Express  India and England 4th Test Day, Joe Root and Ollie Robinson helped England finish Day 1 at 302/7 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. At one point in the evening session, it seemed like India was going to dismiss England's batting lineup, but Robinson's useful cameo helped England to recover. Root played a gritty innings to score a century and hold the English batting effort together. The Indian bowlers had an excellent start at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. They took three wickets from Ollie Pope, Zack Crawley, and Ben Duckett in quick succession while not letting England get away with the scoring rate. Akash Deep had a dream debut as he dismissed two batters in the same over and took three wickets in his Test debut. The spin duo of Ashwin and Jadeja struck in quick succession before Lunch, further bolstering India's dominance. England found themselves in trouble at 112/5, but Root and Foakes steadied the shi...

Also Read Kalinga Express Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in the 1st T20 International, Sri Lanka emerged victorious by a narrow margin of 4 runs. The match, filled with excitement and tension, showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, making it a memorable contest for cricket enthusiasts. Sri Lanka, batting first, set a challenging target for Afghanistan with a commendable display of batting prowess. The top-order batsmen laid a solid foundation, with contributions from key players. The middle order played a crucial role in accelerating the scoring rate. Right then, that is it from this game and it is the hosts, Sri Lanka who have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan who will believe that they can make a comeback as they really got close in this game as well. Sri Lanka on the other hand will have their eyes on sealing the series in the next game. The 2nd T20I will be played at the very same ground in Dambulla on Monday, 19 February, and...

Also Read Kalinga Express Leo Messi's tenure in Inter Miami has been exceptional, not only improving the team's performance on the pitch but also enhancing the general atmosphere within the club and amongst its supporters. In addition to his remarkable footballing abilities, Messi possesses a rare gift for spreading happiness and delight to those around him, which has had an immeasurable impact on Inter Miami. Inter Miami CF, the American professional soccer club based in Miami, Florida, is pleased to announce its new partnership with Duracell, the world-renowned brand. This is Duracell's first partnership in the field of soccer and the Inter Miami team takes great pride in being the first to collaborate with the company. "We are honored to welcome Duracell to our team and we believe their partnership will help power our Club on and off the pitch," said Inter Miami Chief Business Officer Xavier Asensi. "As we gear up for another exciting season, we are excite...

Also Read Kalinga Express Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in the 2nd One Day International (ODI), Sri Lanka emerged victorious by a convincing margin of 155 runs. Afghanistan needed to chase a total of 309 in the cricket match. They were doing well with a 97-run partnership between Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah. However, once Asitha Fernando got Ibrahim out, Afghanistan's innings fell apart and they lost the next eight wickets for just 25 runs. Sri Lanka ended their innings in the 34th over. Afghanistan usually takes its time to chase large totals, and that was also their strategy in this match. Neither Rahmanullah Gurbaz nor Ibrahim went for big shots early on, mainly because of the tight bowling by the Sri Lankan seamers. Asitha Fernando got Gurbaz out for just 8 runs off 20 balls with a delivery that seamed away and caught the edge of the bat. Ibrahim and Rahmat were the only ones who managed to form a successful partnership during the innings. However, they too struggled to keep...

Also Read Kalinga Express Australia won the toss and chose to bat first, thereby setting up a challenging target for the West Indies. The Australian innings began positively, with their top-order batsmen displaying commendable skills against the West Indian bowling attack. Key contributions from the likes of Aaron Finch, David Warner, and Glenn Maxwell helped Australia post a formidable total on the scoreboard. Warner is almost certain to be a part of the T20 World Cup, and it will be his last international cricket game. However, the competition is tough to find his opening partner, and Josh Inglis is getting the first opportunity as he impressed at the top of the order during the ODI series. During his 16th T20I match, Inglis opened for the first time. In his previous game, he had made a century while batting at No.3 in India. As Matthew Wade took the gloves, Inglis played as a specialist batter and initially watched from the sidelines as Warner dominated the new ball. Although Ingl...

Also Read Kalinga Express The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has experienced a significant increase in its share price, reaching an all-time high just before the scheduled announcement of its third-quarter (Q3) financial results. This increase in share value indicates an optimistic investor sentiment and trust in the company's performance. The LIC share price opened on a positive note today and quickly reached a new high of ₹1, 100 per share on the NSE. However, the Annual Premium Equivalent (APE) is expected to decrease by 14.3% YoY to Rs 10,561.70 crore, compared to the previous year's Rs 12,317 crore. On the other hand, the Value of New Business (VNB) is estimated to be Rs 1,641.10 crore, which is lower than last year's Rs 1,801 crore, while the VNB margin is expected to expand to 15.5% from 14.6%. Additionally, the Assets Under Management (AUM) is predicted to rise by 11.9% to Rs 49,61,600 crore compared to last year's Rs 44,34,900 crore. Earlier, on Fe...

Also Read Kalinga Express A match between Australia and West Indies is currently underway, promising an exciting clash between two cricket powerhouses. Australian cricket captain Steven Smith has expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, saying that everything worked out well for them in the game. He praised the bowlers for their brilliant performance and also appreciated Jake's entertaining skills. Smith hopes that Jake continues to play like this in the future. He concluded by saying that he enjoyed leading the team and the players made it easier for him.  Xavier Bartlett, who was declared the Man of the Series and the Match, expressed his happiness and satisfaction with his performance in the game. He said that he was just trying to take wickets and was well supported by the field set for him. Bartlett also said that he is enjoying being a part of the team and is happy that they are doing well.  In the game, the West Indies team was bowled out for only 86 ru...

Also Read Kalinga Express On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, will be conferred upon veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani. "Shri LK Advani is one of the most respected statesmen of our times, and his contribution to the development of India is monumental. He began his life working at the grassroots and went on to serve the nation as our Deputy Prime Minister," the Prime Minister stated.  "He distinguished himself as our Home Minister and I&B Minister as well. His parliamentary interventions have always been exemplary, full of rich insights," the Prime Minister continued.  In a post on X, the Prime Minister announced that Shri LK Advani Ji would be conferred the Bharat Ratna. "I am very happy to share this news, and I also spoke to him personally to congratulate him on being conferred this honor," he added. During an address in Odisha, it was mentioned that the Bharat Ratna awar...