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ALSO READ: Ravichandran Ashwin completes 500 Test wickets, joins elite list with massive career milestone | Watch Trailing by 445 runs, England started strong and scored 207/2 in 35 overs at Stumps on DAY 2, as Ben Duckett hit his third Test century. Ben Duckett and Joe Root are currently on the crease and will begin DAY 3 for England, as they are trailing by 238 runs.

uncle, Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said he would have easily become the party president had he been the son of the «senior» leader. The Nationalist Congress Party president, who rebelled against his uncle Sharad Pawar last year to join the Shiv Sena-BJP government, also denied the allegation that corruption cases forced him to switch sides. Speaking at a party function here, Ajit Pawar said he was accused of «stealing» the party founded by Sharad Pawar, but the Election Commission of India and Maharashtra assembly Speaker gave rulings in his favour (affirming that the Ajit faction was the real NCP). «Had I been born to the senior (leader), I would have become party president naturally, in fact, the party would have come under my control. (But) I too was born to your brother,» he said, without naming his uncle.

Ashwin, an off-spinner who began the Test on 499 wickets, dismissed opener Zak Crawley for 15 in Rajkot. He is only the second Indian to reach the milestone after fellow spinner Anil Kumble (619). The spin maestro became the second Indian, after former spinner Anil Kumble, and ninth overall to take 500 wickets in Test cricket.

“In India, certified finance professionals earn about 20% more than their non-certified counterparts, reflecting their enhanced expertise and market value. Additionally, Indian data scientists, benefiting from specialised certifications, can earn 1.7x to 2x times more than data engineers. These figures underscore the significant impact of professional certifications in the financial sector,” says Nirupama VG, Founder, AdAstra Consultants.

A former longtime financial advisor who had been registered with SagePoint Financial Inc., which became Osaic Wealth Inc. last year, was barred from the securities industry this week after Osaic discharged him in December for allegedly breaking industry rules in the sale of promissory notes.

After a string of good news in the past few weeks, LPL has notched another small win as it welcomes a new advisor team to its ranks.

Raymond James is extending its presence in South Florida as it welcomes a new team to its employee advisor channel. The Behar-Nagel Group, led by financial advisors David Behar and David Nagel, has officially joined Raymond James Associates in its Hallandale Beach office.

Shakira is set to drop her first album in seven years, titled "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" (Women Don’t Cry Anymore), on March 22. This highly anticipated release also marks Shakira's debut on vinyl, offering fans four distinct artwork editions, each accompanied by an exclusive colored vinyl variant. Reflecting on her creative journey, Shakira shared, «Making this body of work has been an alchemical process. While writing each song, I was rebuilding myself. While singing them, my tears transformed into diamonds, and my vulnerability into strength.»

Albert Einstein directly involved in making a nuclear bomb, that brought devastating catastrophe to the Japanese cities of Nagasaki and Hiroshima in World War II? The theoretical physicist, best known for his Theory of Relativity, was a pacifist from the beginning of his life. After Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer', director Anthony Philipson has tried to find the answer to this question in his upcoming docudrama, 'Einstein and the Bomb'.

Cetera has just deepened its bench of talent by drafting a seasoned advisor to its ranks.

Raymond James is bolstering its presence in the wealth management space as it brings on board a seasoned financial advisor previously with Morgan Stanley.

Shah Rukh Khan addressed a range of questions about his enthralling time in the film industry and when the intrigued Richard Quest doubted the actor was working for money, ‘King Khan’ was quick to dismiss his skepticism and said "Bathing oils are very expensive," drawing huge laughter from the audience. While being candid about the offers from foreign film industries, Shah Rukh Khan said a lot of people don't believe him when he says that he doesn't get any offers from Hollywood or other Western film industries. "I’ve said this honestly, but nobody believes me.

Bank of Nova Scotia said Jake Lawrence is leaving his role as chief executive of the lender’s capital-markets business to take a senior role at the Desmarais family’s holding company.

The College of Financial Planning has just shared a valuable snapshot of the landscape of employment and compensation for financial professionals across the US.

MS Dhoni, the iconic figure in Indian cricket, has sparked considerable interest with his latest bat sticker as the IPL 2024 approaches. As captain of the Chennai Super Kings, Dhoni appears to be gearing up for what could potentially be his final hurrah in cricket. Displaying the 'Prime Sports' logo on his bat serves as Dhoni's gesture of appreciation, reflecting his gratitude and affection for those who have supported him throughout his illustrious career. The owner of Prime Sports, Paramjit Singh, lauded Dhoni's action, describing it as a testament to their strong friendship. This act of appreciation transcended geographical boundaries, gaining recognition even from cricketing legends like Michael Hussey and Adam Gilchrist in Australia. Nevertheless, Prime Sports isn't the sole beneficiary of Dhoni's heartfelt gestures. Somi Kohli, the proprietor of 'Beat All Sports' (BAS), one of India's prominent sports manufacturing companies, disclosed Dhoni's greatness during the 2019 World Cup. Despite the tournament marking Dhoni's final appearance in Indian colors, he opted not to charge any fees for donning the BAS logo on his bat.

Tiger Woods might still be donning his familiar red polo shirt, but the iconic golfer has taken a bold leap forward with a new logo and clothing line partnering alongside a different company that could elevate his fashion identity

It is the month of February, and Valentine’s Day is here. It is time to celebrate togetherness. While celebrating togetherness in love, relationships, vacationing, etc., is important, it is equally important in other aspects of life. Some of these include health, career, and, of course, financial planning. This Valentine's Day, don't restrict the celebration to a romantic dinner, movie, or romantic getaway for spending quality time with your better half. Take some time out to discuss financial planning and build financial resilience as a couple.

popularity of Kate Winslet has increased to a great extent after acting in the 1997 film 'Titanic', which was one of the top-grossing movies in the history of cinema, however, it has arrived at a cost as per a report on USA Today. Kate Winslet said about the hysteria to Porter in an article that came out on Monday that she had the feeling that she had to be looking a certain kind or be a particular thing and due to the encroachment of media which was so important during that time, her life was not very pleasant.

There’s a shortage of accountants. That’s not news if you’re an accountant like me. I’ve been recruiting and hiring accountants for almost 30 years and there’s been many ups and downs throughout that time. However, we’re now in a tough part of a challenging cycle.

women in technology believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) measures manifest only as a theory for the industry, revealing a concerning gap between intention and execution. In a recent survey conducted by Talent500, the owned talent platform of ANSR, about 70% of women in technology believe that the DEI measures undertaken by the industry are marketing measures.

cricket career for India spanned from 1952 to 1961, during which he played in 11 Tests. He was a reliable batsman with a strong defense and good at driving the ball. He was also an excellent fielder.