Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal sets bridge repair deadline

he bridge was closed in March for 90 days (three months) to carry out "massive" repairs."The Saraighat bridge is a lifeline in terms of connectivity for the people of north and south banks. It is very important to complete the repairs at the earliest to ensure hassle-free traffic movement for the people of both banks of the river," Sonowal told the railway authorities present at the site.The chief minister also asked the railway to engage manpower in three shifts and complete casting of the bridge within May 15. NFR general manager Sanjive Roy said, "It is for the first time a major repair of this scale has been taken up since the time of dedication of the bridge to the service of the people in 1963. I assured the chief minister that we will complete the repairs within June 20 as directed by him."The railway personnel also briefed the chief minister about the project at the work site.Chief minister's media adviser Hrishikesh Goswami accompanied Sonowal during the visit. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttps://www.theverge.com/users/reezexregge

SRH vs KXIP highlights: Sunrisers beat Kings XI by 45 runs

avid Warner, who was playing his final match of the season was the top-scorer with 81 runs off 56 balls. In response, Kings XI lost Chris Gayle early in the 213 run chase. However, KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal kept Punjab in the hunt before Agarwal was removed by Rashid Khan in the 9th over. After Agarwal's departure wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals as Punjab could only manage 167/8 in their 20 overs. Indian Premier League, 2019 Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad30 April 2019 Sunrisers Hyderabad 212/6 (20.0) vs Kings XI Punjab167/8 (20.0) Match Ended ( Day - Match 48 ) Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Kings XI Punjab by 45 runs IPL 2019, SRH vs KXIP: 23:46 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 SRH win by 45 runs Sandeep Sharma picks two wickets in the final over as KXIP could only manage 167/8 in response to SRH's 212. 23:38 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 WICKET! The dangerous KL Rahul departs after scoring 79 off 56 balls. A slower delivery and Rahul fails to middle it as the ball balloons up in the air before Kane Williamson takes a brilliant diving catch to send the batsman back to the pavilion. 23:33 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 12 runs come from Bhuvneshwar Kumar's previous over as KXIP require another 56 to win in the final 12 deliveries. 23:24 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 SIX, FOUR Rahul starts by slamming a six in the first ball of the over and then finishes it with a boundary. He is getting the crucial runs for KXIP at this point. 12 runs off Bhuvi's over. 23:14 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 KL Rahul completes half-century Kings XI's lone hope KL Rahul brings up his half-century in style as he smashes Mohammad Nabi for consecutive sixes. KXIP still require 93 to win in the final six overs 23:10 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 Rashid Khan on hat-trick Rashid Khan picks two wickets in consecutive deliveries. The first man to depart was David Miller who was caught by Vijay Shankar at deep mid-wicket and in the very next delivery R Ashwin plays the ball straight to Manish Pandey at long-on. 23:06 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 100 up for Punjab Meanwhile, KL Rahul who is still present at the crease along with David Miller help Punjab edge past the 100-run-mark. Rahul is batting on 39, while Miller is on 5. 23:01 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 Stunning catch Bhuvneshwar Kumar completes a stunning diving catch at fine-leg area as Nicholas Pooran walks back to the pavilion after scoring 21 off 10 deliveries. 22:49 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 WICKET! A ball after smashing a six, Mayank Agarwal throws away his wicket as he goes for another lofted shot, however, this time only to be caught by Vijay Shankar at deep mid-wicket. The batsman departs after scoring 27 off 18 balls. 22:38 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 50 up for KXIP A short of length delivery by Abhishek Sharma and KL Rahul punches the ball towards cover for a boundary to bring up the 50 for Kings XI Punjab. 22:30 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 Rashid Khan misses a catch A fuller length delivery by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and KL Rahul flicks it uppishly. The ball soars high but lands safely, as Rashid Khan efforts go in vain. 22:26 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 13 runs come from Sandeep Sharma's first over A good over from KXIP's perspective as 13 runs come off Sandeep Sharma's first over. KL Rahul is batting on 19, while his partner Mayank Agarwal is on 8. 22:15 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 WICKET! A short of a length delivery by Khaleel Ahmed and Chris Gayle tries to pull it across the line. However, the ball hits the toe end of the bat and balloons up in the air before Manish Pandey settles under it, not on the first but on the second attempt. The batsman walks back after scoring 4 in 3 balls. 22:02 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 KL Rahul and Chris Gayle walk out in the middle Kings XI openers KL Rahul and Chris Gayle walk out in the middle to start the chase. Khaleel Ahmed will start the proceedings for the hosts. 21:59 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 Mohammad Nabi during the innings break It is easy for me to hit Mujeeb as I have played him for the national team. I pick him off the hands. I know better whether it is a straighter one or a googly. It is a good total on the board. This pitch is very good for batting. I prepare all the time to be in the playing eleven. There is no dew here so I am very happy. 21:46 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 SRH post 212/6 in 20 overs A brilliant over by Arshdeep Singh as Vijay Shankar and Abhishek Sharma only manage to fetch 10 runs in the final over. SRH post 212/6 in 20 overs. 21:40 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 WICKET! Arshdeep Singh starts the final over on a high as his perfectly executed yorker knocks off the stumps. Rashid Khan couldn't do much as he walks back after scoring 1. 21:38 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 Two wickets for Shami in same over A full-length delivery by Mohammed Shami and Mohammad Nabi fails to make any connection. The ball goes and rips the stumps apart. Two wickets for Shami in same over. 21:36 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 WICKET! Murugan Ashwin takes a spectacular catch at cover to send Kane Williamson back to the pavilion on 14. 21:33 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 Mohammad Nabi joins the party After Warner's departure, Mohammad Nabi joins the party as Mujeeb Ur Rahman gives away 26 runs in his final over. The spinner was very expensive tonight as he gave away 66 runs in his four overs. 21:25 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 WICKET! Double blow for SRH as a lofted shot by David Warner falls straight into the hands of Mujeeb Ur Rahman at point. The batsman departs after playing a fabulous knock of 81 in just 56 balls. Warner gets a rousing reception from the Hyderabad crowd. On the other hand, R Ashwin sends two set batsmen back in the pavilion in the same over as KXIP hope to restrict SRH before they post a mammoth score on the board. 21:16 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 WICKET! R Ashwin provides KXIP with the second breakthrough as Manish Pandey walks back to the pavilion after scoring 36 off 25 balls. 21:13 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 150 up for SRH Young Arshdeep Singh tries to bowl a yorker but misses by a couple of inches and Warner makes most out of the low full toss as he flicks it past Chris Gayle towards the third man area for a boundary. With this boundary, SRH edge-past the 150-run mark. 21:04 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 50-run partnership between Warner and Pandey David Warner and Manish Pandey add 56 runs for the second wicket in 46 balls as SRH reach 134/1 in 13 overs. Warner is batting on 63, while Pandey is playing on 28. 20:58 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 Warner completes his half century David Warner continues his fine run in the ongoing season as he completes his half-century. A slower delivery pitched outside off by Shami and Warner goes deep in his crease and whacks it towards the third man fence for a four. 20:55 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 Manish Pandey survives A lifeline for Manish Pandey as he hits the ball straight towards R Ashwin at mid-off. The skipper leaps but is unable to hold onto the ball. 20:48 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 100 up for SRH David Warner along with Manish Pandey add 25 runs for the second wicket as SRH cruise past the 100-run mark in 10 overs. 20:47 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 Run-Out chance Warner pushes the ball towards the mid-wicket area and straightaway calls for two. However, David Miller was quick on the ball and releases it quickly towards Warner's end, who eventually makes his ground quite comfortably before the bails were removed by the wicket-keeper. 20:35 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 WICKET! Just after the break, Murugan Ashwin provides KXIP with the vital breakthrough as Wriddhiman Saha departs after scoring 28 from 13 deliveries. A quick one from the bowler and Saha tries to play it across the line but gets a faint edge, which in the end was well collected by the keeper. Manish Pandey is the new man out in the middle. 20:30 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 End of powerplays David Warner and Wriddhiman Saha make great use of the field restrictions as the duo scores 77 runs in the first six overs. While Warner is playing on 37, his partner is on 28. 20:26 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 Warner welcomes R Ashwin with a SIX KXIP skipper R Ashwin comes into the attack and David Warner welcomes him with a maximum. The ball was pitched short and gets the treatment it deserved as Warner smashes it over the fine leg boundary. 20:19 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 50 up for SRH David Warner is in no mood to stop as he smashes Mujeeb Ur Rahman all over the park. Four boundaries in the over help SRH edge past the 50-run mark in just 4 overs, which is also the fastest fifty by a team in this season. 20:11 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 First six of the match David Warner gets into his groove as he smashes the ball over the long-off boundary for a SIX as SRH reach 20/0 at the end of 2 overs. 20:06 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 Warner smashes two boundaries in first over Two boundaries from Warner help SRH reach 10/0 at the end of first over. Mujeeb Ur Rahman comes into the attack 20:04 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 First boundary of the match A pacy inswinger coming towards the pads and David Warner smashes it for a four towards the fine leg area. First boundary of the match 20:00 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 Here we go! Openers David Warner and Wriddhiman Saha walk out in the middle to start the SRH innings. Youngster Arshdeep Singh will start the proceedings for the visitors 19:50 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 The Orange Army Plenty of home support for Sunrisers as David Warner plays his final match of the tournament. Can the Aussie opener finish his scintillating campaign on a high? Home is where the #OrangeArmy is! ????#OrangeArmy #RiseWithUs #SRHvKXIP pic.twitter.com/khhVyk1mtX — SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) 29 April 2019 19:46 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing XI: David Warner, Kane Williamson(c), Manish Pandey, Vijay Shankar, Mohammad Nabi, Wriddhiman Saha(wk), Abhishek Sharma, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, K Khaleel Ahmed, Sandeep Sharma 19:44 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 Kings XI Punjab Playing XI: Lokesh Rahul, Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, David Miller, Nicholas Pooran(w), Simran Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin(c), Murugan Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Mujeeb Ur Rahman 19:32 (IST) 29 Apr 2019 Toss! Kings XI Punjab have won the toss and have elected to bowl first Sunrisers Hyderabad: Kane Williamson (captain), Basil Thampi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Hooda, Manish Pandey, T Natarajan, Ricky Bhui, Sandeep Sharma, Siddarth Kaul, Shreevats Goswami, Khaleel Ahmed, Yusuf Pathan, Billy Stanlake, David Warner, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Shakib Al Hasan, Wriddhiman Saha, Martin Guptill, Vijay Shankar, Abhishek Sharma, Shahbaz Nadeem. Kings XI Punjab: Lokesh Rahul, Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Sarfaraz Khan, David Miller, Mandeep Singh, Sam Curran, Ravichandran Ashwin (C), Andrew Tye, Murugan Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Karun Nair, Moises Henriques, Varun Chakravarthi, Harpreet Brar, Simran Singh, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Hardus Viljoen, Ankit Rajpoot, Arshdeep Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Agnivesh Ayachi. 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The best compact smartphones of 2019 at every price

And we totally respect their decision. The size of the phone is, of course, subjective. But it is good to see that brands like Apple, Samsung and even Google are offering compact smartphones. It just shows that small phones have a sizable market which smartphone players can't afford to ignore. setTimeout(function(){(function(id){var embedTag=document.getElementById(id).children[0]; if(embedTag){var width=embedTag.offsetWidth; var height=embedTag.offsetHeight; embedTag.height=document.body.offsetWidth * (height/width); embedTag.width=document.body.offsetWidth;}})("embed-quint-brightcove-iframe-tag-0");},1000); There are a lot of small phones to choose from, and more than ever, there are multiple great choices at every price point. On one hand you have premium compact smartphone options like the iPhone XS and Galaxy S10e and on the other hand, there are affordable options like the Nokia 7.1 and Xiaomi Redmi 6A. Check out our list of top compact smartphones you can buy in India. Best compact smartphones to buy in 2019: iPhone XS If you can afford the iPhone XS, this is the best compact smartphone to buy. Sure, the iPhone XS Max is Apple's top-of-the-line smartphone, but its 6.5-inch screen makes the phone huge and large in size. Women or anyone with small hands, should get the iPhone Xs instead. The 5.8-inch iPhone XS is as capable as the iPhone XS Max. You can expect the same unmatched performance (thanks to Apple's A12 Bionic chipset), excellent dual cameras on the back, wireless charging, FaceID, sharp OLED screen, iOS 12, and good battery life. setTimeout(function(){(function(id){var embedTag=document.getElementById(id).children[0]; if(embedTag){var width=embedTag.offsetWidth; var height=embedTag.offsetHeight; embedTag.height=document.body.offsetWidth * (height/width); embedTag.width=document.body.offsetWidth;}})("embed-quint-brightcove-iframe-tag-1");},1000); The iPhone XS is beautiful, compact, and fits in your pocket. The iPhone XS doesn't come cheap, though. Apple retails the iPhone XS at a starting price of Rs 99,000, compared to the iPhone Xs Max, which starts at Rs 1,09,900. Look, Apple charges more for its iPhones and you are paying the price for the reliability and ease of use which no other smartphone delivers, plus the resale value which other brands don't have. Read our review of Apple iPhone XS here. Best compact smartphones to buy in 2019: Samsung Galaxy S10e Samsung somewhat got right with the Galaxy S10e, a phone no one thought would be coming. Looking at the positioning of the Galaxy S10e, it's clear that the majority of Samsung's users in India in the premium market, will likely gravitate towards the S10e over the S10+. And a lot of this has to do with the pricing of the phone. The Galaxy S10e does not come cheap at Rs 55,900, but the idea behind such a phone is to offer top-of-the-line specifications in the compact form factor. It has a 5.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED edge-to-edge display with a punch-hole design, dual cameras on the back, Exynos 9820 processor, wireless charging, and respectable battery life. Samsung's so-called 'affordable flagship' does cut some corners, but it doesn't compromise on the performance. The Galaxy S10e is an interesting product because it serves a segment that wants flagship-level performance from a compact device but doesn't necessarily need every feature the Galaxy S10+ has to offer. Best compact smartphones to buy in 2019: Google Pixel 3 The Pixel 3 is Google's best attempt to make a compact smartphone. It is very Google-like. A 5.5-inch OLED screen satisfies customers who want a smaller smartphone, the design is elegant if not a head turner. IP68 water resistance means it can stand a dunk in a pool and the Snapdragon 845 processor and 4GB RAM are enough for multitasking and general use. This is one of the few phones in the market to have stereo speakers. setTimeout(function(){(function(id){var embedTag=document.getElementById(id).children[0]; if(embedTag){var width=embedTag.offsetWidth; var height=embedTag.offsetHeight; embedTag.height=document.body.offsetWidth * (height/width); embedTag.width=document.body.offsetWidth;}})("embed-quint-brightcove-iframe-tag-2");},1000); But what really makes the Pixel 3 different from other smartphones is the camera. It's the best in the business. Another highlight of the Google Pixel 3 is that it is running a pure version of Android, with a promise of regular updates. Is it the perfect compact smartphone? No, because there is no perfect smartphone: we all have different needs and preferences, but the camera will make you a fan of the Pixel 3. The phone starts at Rs 56,999 for a 64GB model. Read our review of Google Pixel 3 here. Best compact smartphones to buy in 2019: iPhone X A two-year-old iPhone X is very much in demand. Honestly, this is the iPhone to buy if you can't afford the iPhone Xs. And there is no harm in getting the iPhone X, because it hasn't aged a bit. You get a 5.8-inch OLED screen that covers nearly the entire front of the device. The performance is at par with any other latest flagship Android smartphone - Apple's A11 Bionic continues to crush the competition. setTimeout(function(){(function(id){var embedTag=document.getElementById(id).children[0]; if(embedTag){var width=embedTag.offsetWidth; var height=embedTag.offsetHeight; embedTag.height=document.body.offsetWidth * (height/width); embedTag.width=document.body.offsetWidth;}})("embed-quint-brightcove-iframe-tag-3");},1000); There's FaceID as well, a facial recognition system. The 12MP dual camera on the iPhone X is excellent, especially when it comes to capturing outdoor photos and video. And on top of it, the iPhone X's design ( a mix of glass and stainless steel frame) makes any other Android smartphone look cheap. The iPhone X is the best iPhone Apple's ever made. Even though the iPhone X has been discontinued, it still sells for Rs 74,000 in the India market. Buy the iPhone X only if the price is not a concern. Read our review of Apple iPhone X here. Best compact smartphones to buy in 2019: iPhone 8 Despite having an aging design, the iPhone 8 is a solid option for those who are upgrading from an older phone. The 4.7-inch device offers the same fast A11 Bionic processor as seen in the iPhone X, water-resistance, a glass back panel that enables wireless charging, a single 12MP camera, iOS 12, and the battery can easily make through a day. setTimeout(function(){(function(id){var embedTag=document.getElementById(id).children[0]; if(embedTag){var width=embedTag.offsetWidth; var height=embedTag.offsetHeight; embedTag.height=document.body.offsetWidth * (height/width); embedTag.width=document.body.offsetWidth;}})("embed-quint-brightcove-iframe-tag-4");},1000); Unlike the iPhone X, this phone does not feature FaceID. Instead, the iPhone 8 relies on the Touch ID home button. But the Touch ID home button is as reliable as Face ID. It would be a mistake to ignore the iPhone 8 because it lacks a bezel-less screen. If you want an iPhone with a screen size smaller than a 4.7-inches, the iPhone 8 is the best option. The iPhone 8 is priced at Rs 58,999 for the 64GB model. Best compact smartphones to buy in 2019: Nokia 7.1 HMD Global makes some really good mid-range smartphones, and the Nokia 7.1 is no exception. It will set you back by Rs 16,850 and it gets so much right, thanks to a 5.84-inch HDR10-equipped LCD display, a snappy Snapdragon 636 processor and 64GB storage that can be expanded with a microSD card. setTimeout(function(){(function(id){var embedTag=document.getElementById(id).children[0]; if(embedTag){var width=embedTag.offsetWidth; var height=embedTag.offsetHeight; embedTag.height=document.body.offsetWidth * (height/width); embedTag.width=document.body.offsetWidth;}})("embed-quint-brightcove-iframe-tag-5");},1000); With an excellent, much-improved dual camera, a stock interface that's way simpler than those found on most smartphones from Xiaomi and Vivo and the decent 3060 mAh battery, the Nokia 7.1 is worth checking out. It's incredible build quality, compact design and inexpensive price tag, all works in favor of the Nokia 7.1. Read our review of Nokia 7.1 here. Best compact smartphones to buy in 2019: Xiaomi Redmi 6A At Rs 5,999, Redmi 6A is actually an absolute steal. Phones at this price usually come with comprises, but not the Redmi 6A. Sure, it doesn't come with top-of-the-line specifications, but we love what the Redmi 6A can achieve. It has a 5.45-inch HD+ display that is sharp enough to watch videos and movies. setTimeout(function(){(function(id){var embedTag=document.getElementById(id).children[0]; if(embedTag){var width=embedTag.offsetWidth; var height=embedTag.offsetHeight; embedTag.height=document.body.offsetWidth * (height/width); embedTag.width=document.body.offsetWidth;}})("embed-quint-brightcove-iframe-tag-6");},1000); And there's more than enough power, from the MediaTek Helio A22 processor inside to the 3,000mAh battery. The camera is also fairly okay for the price. Well, there may be a few compromises, but this is absolutely the best compact phone if your budget is limited to Rs 6,000. 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APPSC Group 2 prelims hall tickets released: How to download admit card

The selected candidates will be eligible for the mains exam to be held on July 18 and 19, 2019. India needs to create millions of jobs annually: Book APPSC Group 2 prelims hall tickets: How to download Step 1: Go to the official website Step 2: On the homepage, click on 'Hall Tickets for the Notification No.25/2018 Group II Services - are available for download (Published on 28/04/2019) - Click Here' note Step 3: You will be redirected to a new page Step 4: Enter your User ID and password. Your user id OTPR ID (Ex: APXXXXXXXXXX). Step 5: The hall tickets will be available for download Step 6: Take a print out and remember to check all details mentioned are correct. In case there is some wrong information, contact the APPSC officials. While the prelims will be held in offline mode, the main exam will be computer-test mode. There would be objective type questions which are to be answered on the computer system. Candidates can avail the mock test facility available to the applicants to acquaint themselves with the computer-based recruitment test. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttps://vimeo.com/user97422383/about

Crystal dumpling: Dumpling with a twist

Step 2 Bring 1 ½ cups of water to a boil (preferably in a non-stick pan) Once the water is boiling, remix the potato and wheat starch mixture and slowly pour it into the boiling water. Stir it quickly and well in a spatula or wooden spoon. Continue to stir and cook the mixture until it solidifies and remove from heat. Step 3 Pour 1 cup of wheat starch onto a flat surface and scrape all of the cooked dough from the pan on top. Use a spatula as the dough is still hot and sticky and slowly start working on the dough into the wheat starch. Step 4 Knead the dough and flour together until you have a smooth ball and cover with a clean kitchen towel to rest. Step 5 Cut all the vegetables into small dices and blanch them. Step 6 Heat some sesame oil in the wok and give a good toss to all the cut vegetables and take out all the vegetables from the pan then add the seasonings (salt, vegetable aromat, sugar) and a bit of potato starch powder. Set it aside for cooling before stepping to the next procedure. Step 7 Mix the remaining potato starch with water and use double boil method, slowly mix with a rolling pin (kind of whisker made of wood in a cylinder shape) Step 8 Fill the stuffing in the dumpling sheets and make any desired dumpling fold of your choice. Steam these dumplings for about 4 minutes and be ready to serve. Serve with mint and green chilli sauce or brunt chilli dip or fresh tomato dip. Disclaimer: This article has been provided by Chef Hemant Sharki, Chef De Cuisine, Indore Marriott Hotel. The opinions expressed in this article are the personal opinions of the author. The facts and views appearing in this article do not reflect the views of Deccan Chronicle and Deccan Chronicle does not assume any responsibility and liability for the same. ... DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Deccan Chronicle

I am aware of the bickering and back-biting: Dinesh Karthik

"A lot of bickering and back-biting can go on in these sorts of situations. I'm very aware of it and (I) make sure nothing like that happens. "At the end of the day, it's a game. You play the best that you can. You need to keep a smile. You need to be nice to others. Everybody's trying hard." Regarding Russell, who has made incredible hitting his favourite pastime, the keeper-batsman was impressed with his maturity. "Russell is a great player, he's a special player and it's good to see him grow as a player. The maturity he's showing is great to see. "I was just talking about the same to him. These balls cost a lot and we need to ask him to keep calm. We live another day, that's important and the crowd has been fantastic," Karthik said. Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma said he was not too worried about how his bowlers will come back from the onslaught at the hands of Russell and Shubman Gill. "This is a learning for us. We will find some answers going forward. Today (Sunday) was a testing time for us, but I am not really worried how the bowling unit will come back from this," Rohit said after his team conceded 232 runs at the Eden Gardens. "We have to regroup quickly now, we are playing two home games and know the conditions well. As a team we have done some right things and we have to believe in our abilities. You got to stay positive and look forward to the next game," the India player said. He praised Hardik Pandya for his blazing 91 off 34 balls, which nearly pulled off a win for Mumbai Indians. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The New Indian Expresshttp://gfxdesignsedge.blogspot.com/2018/08/hur-kan-en-webbbyra-hjalpa-foretag-att.html

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India, a resilient civilisation

Taken together, these master ideas do help us understand India's journey. A few are shared with other cultures, but not the totality of them. Do they amount to a complete definition of Indian civilisation? But more such key concepts have been at work in India; for instance, a preoccupation with beauty (as the Greek historian Strabo wrote in the first century BCE, "Since Indians esteem beauty, they practise everything that can beautify their appearance" - how times have changed!). Or the twin notion of sacrifice and self-sacrifice, with its perceptible, though dwindling, influence on Indian ethos (think of our countless "unsung heroes"). Indeed, the list is open-ended. In fact, one might ask, why not ahimsa? Is it not central to India? The answer, expectedly, is, yes and no. There is nothing absolute about ahimsa in classical Indian thought or literature: it is highly valued, but its application varies according to the situation, the ways open for the sustainance of dharma, and one's svadharma: that of a monk is not that of a warrior. It is true, however, that the manner in which India interacted with neighbouring cultures and civilisations fascinated early Europeans students of India, as it was quite unlike anything they were familiar with elsewhere: India's culture - including Buddhism, what goes by the name of Hinduism and, to a lesser extent, Jainism - radiated well beyond her borders, but very rarely through a military campaign of conquest. As Hu Shih, a Chinese thinker and ambassador to the U.S. in the 1940s, once put it, "India conquered and dominated China culturally for 2,000 years without ever having to send a single soldier across her border. ... China was overwhelmed, baffled and overjoyed. She begged and borrowed freely from this munificent giver." The final riddle: Why did this civilisation not disappear, like so many others? The answer will have to be as complex as the civilisation itself. Geographical, environmental, social and historical factors all played a part. And cultural: it had some in-built resilience and adaptability, precisely because it was non-dogmatic, non-exclusivist (there are no "believers" and "unbelievers" in Indic religions), dependent on no central authority, and apparently "unorganised". But that alone would not have sufficed, as most of the early Pagan religions, which disappeared under the onslaught of Christianity and Islam, shared those characteristics, while in the case of Hinduism (that of Buddhism being more complicated), strategies of decentralised resistance were adopted across the land, as superbly documented by the historian Meenakshi Jain in her recent book, Flight of Deities and Rebirth of Temples. In the end, perhaps it has something to do with the depth of the roots that India grew. How long will these roots live? There is no quantifying such a thing, nor any guarantee that what goes by the name of Indian culture will survive the twenty-first century. Much of India's intellectual class has been trained to hate it, not realising that their rootless concepts of democracy and secularism will never provide a cement that can hold India together. But the real danger is not there: it is with those who are supposed to embody that culture. For most, it has become a social veneer or a set of "traditions" they believe (wrongly, in general) to be very ancient and blindly insist upon. They are those Sri Aurobindo referred to when, precisely a hundred years ago, he warned: "In the stupendous rush of change which is coming on the human world as a result of the present tornado of upheaval, ancient India's culture, attacked by European modernism, overpowered in the material field, betrayed by the indifference of her children, may perish for ever along with the soul of the nation that holds it in its keeping." Sri Aurobindo also wrote, "The soul of Hinduism languishes in an unfit body. Break the mould that the soul may live." Time will break the mould; that is its job. Let us see if the soul will have enough energy left to build a new body. Michel Danino is a French-born Indian author, scholar of ancient India, and visiting professor at IIT Gandhinagar. Email: micheldanino@gmail.com. This is the twelfth and last part in a series on Master Ideas of Indian Civilisation; earlier articles in this series: Defining Indian Civilization, 11 June 2018 The Universal in Indian Culture, 11 July 2018 Consciousness, the Key to Indic Thought, 6 August 2018 Sacralising the Cosmos, Nature and Life, 3 September 2018 The Individual and the Collective in Indian Thought, 4 October 2018 India's Art of Simple Living, 29 October 2018 India as a Knowledge Creator, 29 November 2018 Was India's Knowledge Elitist?,31 December 2018 Dharma, Generator of Indian Ethics, 31 January 2019 India's Search for Meaning, 4 March 2019 Unorganised, Decentralised India, 2 April 2019 DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The New Indian Expresshttps://about.me/zinnass

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