Tuesday, 9 July 2019
'Kakkanad Green Corridor' surveys trees
"We have launched the survey to identify trees and create an inventory to sensitise people about the need to protect them. Its first phase was completed in June and the second phase is on," he said. 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/niee
Life in an alternate reality
He spends at least two to four hours during weekdays playing on his console and spends most of his time gaming during holidays. "Video games are fun and they help us relax, so I see it as an investment on fun -more like an escape from reality. But playing them to an extent where it affects our education, and relationship with friends and family is not worth it," he says. Arul has played God of War on PS4 for 12 hours at a stretch, and that is the longest he has played for. He participated in a FIFA competition almost a year back which was held at Ram Gaming Centre in Chennai. He came in second. As a kid, there have been times when he pretended to be sick, so that he could sit at home and play video games. "When I was young, my dad used to give me money to buy PS2 video games, but nowadays I need to save on my own to buy PS4 games as they happen to be expensive," he adds. Arul likes to play games which have a good narrative as he likes getting transported to another world. "I like immersive videos games which have good narratives like God Of War (PS4); games that can be replayed like GTA online and also games which you could binge play with friends like FIFA. I think games are a fantasy where we get to do things that we can't do in real life. Playing a compelling story where we get to feel connected and be invested in those characters is something that I can't describe," he says. The best game he has played till date is Uncharted 2: Among Thieves as he feels it has a great story, interesting game play mechanics and amazing character design. Gaming has taught Arul tactical thinking; FIFA has taught him to play football and how to survive a zombie apocalypse. He has become more patient, started paying attention to details and he also met like-minded people. He has strong relationships among the gaming community. As he loves living in an alternate reality, we ask him which game-set would he choose to live in. "I have always wanted to live in the world of 'The elder Scrolls (Nirn)' or 'Witcher 3', as I find them fascinating. Being there would be a breath of fresh air," he says. While he has got his hands on most games in the market, Arul is looking forward to playing Ghost of Tsushima, Last of 2, Shenmue 3 and Death Stranding in Future. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The New Indian Expresshttp://danmooredesigns.com/UserProfile/tabid/61/userId/382140/Default.aspx
Manchester victory formula: Bat first or get tossed out
Of the remaining 41, teams batting first won 27 times. There were just 14 successful chases. On 19 occasions did teams batting first make in excess of 300 runs. Only once did that prove inadequate. Batting first has been the key to success. Playing in the World Cup and coming under scoreboard pressure, pitches slowing down in the second half, teams coming up with better plans to defend --- the factors are several. When India take on New Zealand in Tuesday's semifinal, both teams will remember that this bat-first-to-win formula has worked best at Old Trafford. Not that this venue has produced low totals. Quite the opposite actually, considering that the average first-innings score here has been 323.4. The point to note is, in all five matches at this ground, teams batting first have had the last laugh. Virat Kohli's team knows that well, having been part of two of those. Such a plan has worked for India irrespective of where they have played. They won all five times batting first, lost one and won two while chasing. Considering these kinds of statistics, it appears that the team winning the toss won't hesitate to bat, unless the weather changes drastically. Asked about this on Monday, Kohli played down the toss factor. "It's an uncontrollable. We have to be prepared for both. We believe in ourselves as a side which can overcome any kind of situation." But the India captain did shed some light on the chase factor. He knows a thing or two about it, having been the protagonist in many of those, mostly to a winning cause. "It comes down to handling pressure. You make two bad decisions chasing and the game goes away from you. Having been part of so many chases, I understand that the pressure can be very high if you don't go with the pace of the game. Then, in a tournament of this magnitude, you can end up making a couple of mistakes. I'd say it's been more about pressure than the pitches (in this World Cup)." That conditions have changed during the course of the competition has also played a part. It has been warmer and drier the last few weeks and this has brought the spinners into the picture in the second half of a game. After losing against England batting second, Rohit Sharma said the pitch had slowed down when India batted. Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes had felt the same after his team fell short of India's 314. "What we didn't expect coming into the tournament was the large variety of conditions that we faced. That definitely made batting with any rhythm a real challenge for everybody. So being able to adapt with the bat, while batting first or chasing, is certainly the most important thing. "A lot of surfaces in the round robin stage were producing 230-240, which became competitive because of the nature of the tracks," said New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson. Heading into a World Cup semifinal, teams to have this far are likely to believe that they can win irrespective of conditions. But given the facts and figures related to batting first in this competition and at Old Trafford, one can expect the captain winning the toss making only one call. Unless, of course, conditions overhead change. Numbers 27 batting first wins 14 batting second wins 5 In Manchester in all matches so far, teams batting first have won 19 Totals of 300 or more 1 Just once have a team won chasing 300 or more DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The New Indian Expresshttps://vimeo.com/user99811918/about
5 co-parenting apps for moms and dads to raise kids as a team
With every detail documented, co-parents can avoid unnecessary conflict around their contributions to parenting duties, in turn, giving them peace of mind. 5 co-parenting tips for couples going through divorce 2. Cozi Family Organiser With a colour-coded calendar, to-do list, shopping list, meal planner, family journal and more, this app can help you keep track of your commitments and your day-to-day activities. That way, co-parents will be less likely to miss their child's PTA meetings, an important event or any other matter crucial to the child. 3. SmartCoparent: Ultimate Co-parenting Solution On this app, co-parents can share calendars, contacts, messages and documents. It helps you create, track, send and receive support payments and expenses in less than a minute. The app also offers access to a number of professionals, from lawyers to sitters, to help you navigate co-parenting. 4. TalkingParents This app helps co-parents communicate and avoid disputes by keeping a record of their conversations, calendar events for the child and even shared files. The record of communication on this app is timestamped and unalterable. 5. Parentship Parentship is designed to reduce co-parenting stress and manage emotional distress while communicating, scheduling and keeping track of activities and custody calendar. Features include tracking location, uploading digital documents, event reminders, custody swap requests and so on. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttps://www.playbuzz.com/item/4569fbec-4c4e-4d86-aa7c-0c266daa74b0
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ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Different captains and different preferences
leven years ago, in Kuala Lumpur, Virat had drawn first blood when the Williamson-led New Zealand lost in the semi-final of the U-19 World Cup.Just what has been scripted by destiny this time will be known not too many hours from now."No, not at all," was Virat's response when asked if he'd anticipated a round-of-four repeat after more than a decade.Virat added: "It's a really nice memory."Williamson had this to say about the two semi-finals: "I hadn't thought about that at all, so I guess it's kind of cool that a few years later, we're there again on a slightly different stage."At Old Trafford on Monday morning/afternoon, both Virat and Williamson were calm with no trace of tension visible. Virat, in fact, has been in "good space" almost right through the World Cup. Williamson has had to come through taxing times over the past five weeks.Confirming he'd seen an email sent by this Reporter, Virat said: "I definitely go through my emails."On the way out after a Q&A session with the Media, Virat thanked all who wished him luck and happily stood for selfies.Utterly relaxed, which could be the catchword for the next Amul ad.Some hours later, at the same spot, Williamson was as composed. Would the semi-final also be a battle between two very fine captains?"I haven't thought on those lines... All I know is that Virat is a very successful captain... I suppose it will be more about the teams," Williamson told The Telegraph.Pointed out that he'd himself been a fairly successful captain (besides being in the same bracket as Virat in batting), Williamson broke into a faint smile.Williamson doesn't give much away, does he? DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttps://www.elta.gr/UserProfile/tabid/80/userId/44340/language/en-US/Default.aspx
Clogged courts a concern
This is called the case clearance rate (CCR)."In spite of a number of actions to expedite and improve the contract enforcement regime, economic activity is being affected by the delays and pendency across the legal landscape. Contract enforcement remains the single biggest constraint to improve our ease of doing business ranking," the survey said. It said India continued to lag on the indicator to enforce contracts, climbing only one rank to 163 from 164 in the latest report for 2018. However, the problem is not insurmountable. "A case clearance rate of 100 per cent (zero accumulation) can be achieved with the addition of merely 2,279 judges in the lower courts and 93 in high courts even without efficiency gains."The Survey said the government had already sanctioned the addition to the judiciary; and one now needs to just fill up the vacancies."Scenario analysis of efficiency gains needed to clear the backlog in five years suggest that the required productivity gains are ambitious, but achievable ... This may well be the best investment India can make," it said. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttps://justpaste.it/5h5j7
India's travel spend to grow to USD 136 billion by 2021
"If travel players tap these online users through personalised marketing, messaging and travel plans, they can further augment online travel bookings. This can be done by adopting digital technologies to influence customers early in the journey," Vikas Agnihotri, Country Director-Sales, Google India, said in a statement. The report indicates a 12 per cent growth in transportation ($50 billion) and 13 per cent growth in lodging ($21 billion) and consumption, which includes spends on shopping, recreation and food, to grow at 13 per cent ($65 billion) over the next three years. "There is a perception amongst consumers that online channels are geared towards premium customers, along with a marked distrust around payment and pricing terms. It is imperative for businesses to address these concerns in order to effectively tap into the growing base of users," Arpan Sheth, Partner, Bain & Company said. As more people come online, smartphone penetration improves and use of digital payments goes up, the report predicts that Indian travellers would spend an additional $24 billion on online travel bookings over the next three years, a growth from 25 percent in 2018 to 35 per cent in 2021. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The New Indian Expresshttps://issuu.com/tawonkeens
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