Indian wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan has remained absent from the Indian team, leading to competition between KS Bharat and Dhruv Jurel for the wicket-keeping spot in the first two Tests against England. Despite Dravid’s clear message and the team’s expectations, Kishan has chosen not to participate in the Ranji Trophy. Ishan Kishan was unhappy when India picked Jitesh Sharma in the playing XI in the T20I series against South Africa, hence he left the team. Although Kishan has not played for the Indian team in any format since November last year, he has been on the bench for several games. Despite Dravid’s advice to engage in competitive cricket like the Ranji Trophy, Kishan has not shown interest in doing so.

Building on the international acclaim garnered by Coke Studio Bharat Season 1, featuring viral tracks like Khalasi, Holi Re Rasiya and Kya Karie Korimol , the eagerly awaited Season 2 is scheduled for launch on February 9, 2024. Ankur Tewari, acclaimed musician and sought-after songwriter, shares his thoughts on the upcoming second season of Coke Studio Bharat, ”As we embark on the second season of Coke Studio Bharat after a fantastic first run, let the music speak, weaving together the rich threads of our cultural mosaic. Arnab Roy, Vice President, Marketing Coca-Cola India, and Southwest Asia, said “We’re delighted to announce the launch of Coke Studio Bharat season 2.0 which will continue to celebrate the richness of regional music of Bharat . Additionally, enjoy live access to videos 48 hours before their global release, explore unreleased content, and participate in engagement-led activities, such as karaoke sessions on your favorite Coke Studio Bharat tracks. Share your renditions and be a part of amplifying the musical celebration across the nation.

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Junior Oliphant from Roodepan in Kimberley has received an invitation to participate in an art exhibition in Berlin, Germany. The exhibition, ACT 2, takes place from 7 March to 5 April at the Galeria Azur in the city. In a letter from the gallery in Berlin, Virginia Vanni wrote that they have “carefully reviewed his portfolio and are impressed with the artistic merit and unique perspective evident in his work”. Last year two of his works were selected for exhibition in London, an event he was able to attend with the help of sponsors. He also held a fundraising art exhibition.

Iswaran’s case will also be transferred to the High Court, with the prosecution saying this was due to the strong public interest in this case. Chief Prosecutor Tan Kiat Pheng, who leads the prosecution team in this case, was not present in court. All 27 charges Iswaran faces were re-read to him on Feb 8, as required when a case is transferred to the High Court. A criminal case disclosure conference for the case will be held in the High Court on March 22. Iswaran resigned from the People’s Action Party in January and stepped down as transport minister and West Coast GRC MP.

As a result, beautiful and interesting women make up the list of Derek Jeter's girlfriends. Photo: Mary DeCicco(modified by author)Source: Getty ImagesDerek Jeter's girlfriends listWho did Derek Jeter date before marriage? Tyra BanksTyra Banks, an acclaimed American TV personality, actress, model, writer, and producer is also on the list of Derek Jeter's girlfriends. The exact number of Derek Jeter's girlfriends remains unknown because some relationships remain unconfirmed rumours. Wrapping upThe list of Derek Jeter's girlfriends proves that although he is happily married with kids, getting there was quite a journey.

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Sarm Joan Lillian Heslop, famously known as Sarm Heslop, was born on December 19, 1979. Sarm Heslop's boyfriend worked as a sailor running a high-end Caribbean charter service at the time. Sarm Heslop aboard a yacht.Photo:@FindSarm (modified by author)Source: UGCOn the other hand, Sarm worked as a cook in the same charter. Sarm Heslop quick factsWho killed Sarm Heslop? Final word on the disappearance of Sarm HeslopYou now know everything you need to know about the disappearance of Sarm Heslop.

We celebrate diversity: Ankur Tewari on new season of ‘Coke Studio Bharat’New Delhi, Feb 8 (PTI) Music is not like the Olympics where you compete with different countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh, says composer Ankur Tewari, who believes the idea behind “Coke Studio Bharat” is to celebrate India’s diversity. Tewari serves as the curator of the second season of “Coke Studio Bharat”, the Indian chapter of the international music franchise of Coke Studio. Asked about the standing of “Coke Studio Bharat” in the music scene where “Coke Studio Pakistan” and “Coke Studio Bangla” enjoy massive popularity even with Indian listeners, the music composer said it’s nice to see the Indian subcontinent shine with musical stories from different countries. In India and in ‘Coke Studio Bharat’, we celebrate diversity and the regional pride whether it’s Karnataka, Gujarat or Kashmir. Last February, “Coke Studio India” resumed its programming after an eight-year break, rechristened as “Coke Studio Bharat”.

As the United Kisan Morcha gears up for a march to Delhi today, Noida braces for potential traffic disruptions. The movement, comprising farmers from neighbouring states such as Bulandshahr, Meerut, Saharanpur, Aligarh, Rohtak, Jind, and the NCR, is expected to cause congestion along key routes including the Noida Border and the Noida Greater Noida Expressway. Noida Police Advisory Urges PrecautionIn response to the anticipated traffic surge, Noida Police has issued an advisory urging residents to plan their journeys accordingly. Diversions: Traffic diversions will be in place at Golchakkar Chowk Sector-15, Rajnigandha Chowk, Sector-06 Chowki Chowk, Jhundpura Chowk, and Sector-8/10/11/12 Chowk, among others. Expressway Rerouting: Traffic heading towards Delhi via the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway will be redirected through the Chilla red light, while traffic from the Expressway towards Delhi via the Delhi Noida Direct (DND) Flyway will be rerouted accordingly.

Embakasi East MP Paul Ongili, alias Babu Owino, has urged President William Ruto to rise to the occasion and address the nation's concerns. Speaking on Thursday, Babu Owino claimed that Kenyans were getting hurt by some decisions the Kenya Kwanza government is making. "I request the President to sit down since he is already in power and take charge of this nation. Also, Consumers have continued to grapple with increased food prices as inflation increased to 6.9 per cent in January. “The price of a litre of kerosene however dropped by 2.4 per cent during the same period,” KNBS adds in part.

On Wednesday, the Atlanta beverage giant introduced Coca-Cola Spiced, the first new permanent offering to its North American portfolio in three years. Coca-Cola Spiced and Coca-Cola Spiced Zero Sugar will go on sale in the U.S. and Canada on Feb. 19. In 2022, it launched Coca-Cola Creations, a series of eight limited-edition Coke flavors in colorful cans and bottles. Moin said customer research for Coca-Cola Creations fed into the development of Coca-Cola Spiced. It usually takes Coca-Cola at least a year to develop a new beverage, he said, but Coca-Cola Spiced took just seven weeks.

A total of 43 persons lost their lives on Northern Cape roads in the 2023-’24 festive season. According to the Northern Cape Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison, a reduction in the number of vehicle crashes was also recorded. A total of 8 drivers died on Northern Cape roads in this period, while 20 passengers passed on, as well as 2 cyclists and 13 pedestrians. Photo: SuppliedThe department employed 96 provincial road traffic officers on Northern Cape roads, assisted by municipal traffic officers and members of the SAPS. Spike in hijackings possibleWhile vehicle hijackings are increasing in general, the Fidelity Service Group did not experience an increase in the number of vehicle hijackings nationally over the festive season.

US Fed Governor Adriana Kugler said she would continue to watch the economic data 'closely'. That's because high interest rates have pushed the Fed's favored inflation gauge down from a high of more than seven percent in 2022 to an annual rate of less than two percent over the last six months. At the same time, hiring and economic growth have remained robust, raising hopes of an end to high interest rates. Speaking earlier the same day, Fed Governor Adriana Kugler also indicated she believed the US central bank should pause for a little longer before acting on interest rates. They have assigned a probability of more than 65 percent that the US central bank will have begun lowering interest rates by the time of its following meeting in May.

On Wednesday, the Atlanta beverage giant introduced Coca-Cola Spiced, the first new permanent offering to its North American portfolio in three years. Coca-Cola Spiced and Coca-Cola Spiced Zero Sugar will go on sale in the U.S. and Canada on Feb. 19. Coca-Cola Spiced doesn’t have a lot of heat. Moin said customer research for Coca-Cola Creations fed into the development of Coca-Cola Spiced. It usually takes Coca-Cola at least a year to develop a new beverage, he said, but Coca-Cola Spiced took just seven weeks.