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South Africa. Since 1992, India have played 23 Tests in South Africa and won only four. They’ve lost 12, with seven draws and what will really hurt was their last visit.

Indian Premier League (IPL)? In the IPL auction earlier this week, for example, Australian fast bowlers Mitchell Starc (Rs 24.75 crores) and Pat Cummins (Rs 20.50 crores) together attracted bids totaling Rs 45.25 crores – nearly half the total budget of a team. Even a relative rookie, Spencer Johnson, received Rs 10 crores. Meanwhile, South African pacer Gerald Coetzee got Rs 5 crores, and the World Cup’s third-highest wicket-taker, Dilshan Madhushanka of Sri Lanka, received only Rs 4 crores.

brain health, not only protein clumping and age, is a more powerful predictor of who is likely to progress to Alzheimer's disease, a new study has found. Researchers said that while the clumping of starch-like amyloid proteins in the brain, known to signal Alzheimer's disease, accelerates in old age, other aspects such as the presence of lesions or a decrease in gray matter thickness are better predictors of the progressive neurodegenerative disease.

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted David Gilbert Saffron, an Australian national, and Vincent Anthony Mazzotta Jr., a resident of Los Angeles, for orchestrating a $25 million Ponzi scheme exploiting AI crypto-trading. This case highlights the growing concerns over fraudulent activities in the burgeoning field of cryptocurrency and AI technologies.

Dunki' director Rajkumar Hirani shared amusing insights into how he managed to sidestep the enchanting charisma of none other than Shah Rukh Khan during the filming of their latest venture. Known for his irresistible charm, King Khan's magnetic allure often leaves a lasting mark on his co-stars and directors alike. Hirani, in an exclusive interview with Zoom, disclosed the unconventional measures he adopted to stay focused on his directorial duties.

Mint’s queries till press time. Furthermore, the two countries are now exploring opportunities in Asia, expanding their focus beyond Latin America and Africa.

North Western Railway (NWR) official on Thursday. The project is intended to improve the country's railway system testing facilities. Indian Railways is soon going to realize the dream of the country's first fast railway test track, work is in progress 24/7. Construction of the country's first railway test track, being built on the lines of America, Australia and Germany, is underway near Navan City Railway Station in Didwana district of Rajasthan.

TheIndianExpress, Suryakumar Yadav has suffered a Grade-II tear in his ankle after it got twisted during the third India vs South Africa T20I in Johannesburg. The report added that Suryakumar Yadav went through some scans after returning to India and his injuries have surely ruled him out of the India vs Afghanistan series in January, while his role in the IPL 2024 is also under clouds now. In the third T20 international against South Africa, Suryakumar Yadav slammed a century to boost India's overall score.

SDGs) and SDG-related climate targets, including through multilateral institutions where India and Germany are members, such as the International Solar Alliance (ISA)," the two sides said in a joint declaration of intent released in May 2022. The two sides are also considering expanding their collaboration into Madagascar and Ethiopia, Dhanda told Mint.

Australia batter Usman Khawaja has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for wearing a black armband in support of Palestinians in Gaza during the first cricket test against Pakistan. ICC regulations prevent cricketers from displaying messages of political, religious or racial causes during international matches. Khawaja was born in Pakistan and is the first Muslim to play test cricket for Australia. An ICC spokesperson confirmed the charge in breach of the clothing and equipment regulations to Australian media. «Usman displayed a personal message (armband) during the first test match against Pakistan without seeking the prior approval of Cricket Australia and the ICC to display it, as required in the regulations for personal messages,» it said. «This is a breach under the category of an 'other breach' and the sanction for a first offense is a reprimand.» The charge means Khawaja can accept a warning and continue to play.

«Though the market saw profit booking of late, the underlying sentiments remain positive given robust micro and macro domestic factors. Further the market is likely to move in a range as investor participation is expected to gradually decline globally ahead of the Christmas and New Year holiday,» said Siddhartha Khemka, Head — Retail Research, Motilal Oswal. Here's breaking down the pre-market actions: STATE OF THE MARKETS

Asian shares have slipped after Wall Street slammed the brakes on its big rally following disappointing corporate profit reports and warnings that the market had simply gone too far, too fast

Love on the Spectrum US, an American adaptation of the Australian reality show, is gearing up for its second season release. Following a successful debut in May 2022 and three Emmy wins, the show is set to return with new and familiar faces in the quest for love. Love on the Spectrum US: Season 1

As we near the conclusion of 2023, it's worth noting that December 21 has historically been a bullish day for the past 35 years, showcasing the highest daily gains across all major US indexes. The average rise on this day is as follows:

Global markets: US stocks opened higher on Thursday, following updated economic growth figures for the third quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 143.32 points, or 0.39%, at the open to 37,225.32. The S&P 500 opened higher by 25.94 points, or 0.55%, at 4,724.29.

Rise Worldwide, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has signed a four-year agreement with Cricket Australia to oversee the latter's sponsorship sales for virtual inventory in India. The partnership, which will last until the 2026–27 season, will cover key events like India's tours of Australia in 2024–2025 and 2025–2026, the Ashes in 2025–2026, the annual Big Bash League, and other select international matches. Some of the assets that will be monetised by the agency include virtual pitch mats and virtual sight screens. «Virtual sponsorship is one of the most futuristic tools for brands to connect with customers, and it promises to grow exponentially with the evolution of technology.

India vs South Africa Live Score Updates, 3rd ODI: IND vs SA, KL Rahul led team India will look to clinch the series against the Proteas at the Boland Park Stadium in Paarl today. The three-match ODI series is currently tied, with the Men in Blue winning the first match and the hosts coming back with a phenomenal performance in the second.The Indian team management will have a lot of questions to answer ahead of the series decider on Thursday.

Catch Live Market Updates here The domestic market ended with sharp losses on Wednesday as investors opted for profit booking after the indices hit record highs. The Sensex slumped 930.88 points, or 1.30%, to end at 70,506.31, while the Nifty 50 ended 302.95 points, or 1.41%, lower at 21,150.15. “Domestic equities are witnessing sell off after a sharp run up of more than 12% in the last seven weeks.

U.S. stocks had investors looking for safety and as an unexpected fall in British inflation hit the pound. Sterling suffered its sharpest drop in two months overnight after British inflation dived below forecasts to an annual 3.9% in October, its lowest for two years. Traders scrambled to price rate cuts by May and the currency dropped 0.7% to $1.2638.

«Overall, we remain positive on the market and expect recovery after a pause supported by global macros along with interest rates peaking out and healthy domestic macros,» said Siddhartha Khemka, Head — Retail Research, Motilal Oswal. Here's breaking down the pre-market actions: STATE OF THE MARKETS

London-based fintech firm Revolut has launched cryptocurrency trading services in New Zealand. Starting today, customers in the country can buy, sell, and hold over 100 different digital currencies on the Revolut app.