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The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Amalraj highlights need for professional table tennis leagues in the country
Former India table tennis player Anthony Amalraj, speaking at the launch of the fourth edition of the Table Tennis Super League (TTSL) here on Wednesday, highlighted the need for professional leagues to grow the sport in India. 'In Europe, we've always had a league system. But in India, we mostly had a tournament system, and there's a huge difference between the two. In a tournament, if you lose once, you're out — it's over. 'But in a league, players get chances to bounce back, to take advice, and to improve. Financial stress is also lower in leagues because of sponsor support,' Amalraj said. The TTSL is Ultimate Table Tennis' (UTT) grassroots development tournament. The Tamil Nadu edition will feature six teams — Jeppiar Jaguars, Leo Legends, DRA Dragons, SSVM Smashers, Vibe Victors, and E Daddy Warriors. Amalraj added that Indian players' performances have improved since the advent of the UTT. 'Leagues are more professional. Since UTT started in 2017, India's performance has seen a shift — our women's team reached the Olympic quarterfinals, and now Indian players have the confidence to take on top nations like China and Japan,' he said. A silver-medallist from the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Amalraj said that establishing such leagues will boost the player pools across States. 'Only Sathiyan from Tamil Nadu made it to the World Championships this time. 'But see, we're not like China, where lakhs of people play table tennis. It's not like asking, 'when will we get the next Virat Kohli in cricket?' Because lakhs play cricket, you have a bigger pool. In table tennis, the player base is smaller. It takes time. After I came, Sathiyan came 3–4 years later. So it's a gradual process,' he added.
Mint
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Royal Challengers Bengaluru new revised IPL 2025 schedule: Check RCB's remaining match dates, venues, timings & more
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are currently in a strong position to clinch the playoffs berth in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The Rajat Patidar-led team started the season on a high note and has maintained the momentum since then. They will seek to continue their winning streak of four matches in the remaining league-stage games. The Board for Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced by the revised schedule for the upcoming games after a week-long suspension due to security concerns. The IPL will resume on May 17, and RCB, currently among the top contenders, are eyeing a playoff spot. The revised schedule includes the remaining 17 matches (12 league-stage games and 5 playoff matches) to be played across six venues: Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Delhi, and Mumbai. The final match is scheduled for the 3rd of June 2025. With three crucial league-stage matches remaining, here's a look at the RCB's revised schedule, including match dates, venues, timings, and playoffs scenarios. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are currently in the second position of the IPL 2025 Points Table with 8 wins from 11 matches. They have 16 points and an NRR of +0.482. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have three matches remaining and they need to win just one game and get 18 points in order to seal their place in the top four. They will have a significant chance of making it to the top two if they win two or more matches. If they lose all three matches then their qualification will be dependent on the other team's result and NRR as they will be stuck at 16 points. RCB have their remaining matches against Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Lucknow Super Giants. Two of these three games will played at RCB's home ground M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Fixture Date Day Venue Time Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders 17th May 2025 Saturday M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru 7:30 PM IST Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 23rd May 2025 Friday M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru 7:30 PM IST Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 27th May 2025 Tuesday Ekana Stadium, Lucknow 7:30 PM IST Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Swastik Chhikara, Mayank Agarwal, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara, Lungisani Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee, Yash Dayal
India.com
09-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Bad news for IPL 2025, BCCI take MASSIVE decision after Pakistan attack...
IPL 2025 match no. 59 was supposed to take place in Lucknow on Friday between Rishabh Pant's LSG and RCB. BCCI have announced decision to suspended IPL 2025 indefinitely on Thursday due to heightened India-Pakistan border tension. BCCI have taken the call to send back all foreign players immediately, according to media reports. The BCCI officials will take a call when IPL 2025 season can resume again. IPL 2025 season had 16 matches remaining, including the Playoffs and final, which was scheduled to take place on May 25. BCCI is concerned about movements of team, players and officials involved in IPL 2025 after Pakistan's attack across various cities in India. Indians had carried out 'Operation Sindoor' earlier this week on Pakistan. Virat Kohli's RCB were in 2nd position in IPL 2025 Points Table and one win away from booking their berth in the Playoffs stage. Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans are on top of IPL 2025 Points Table with 16 points from 11 matches. BCCI are expected to resume the IPL 2025 from this same stage at an appropriate time. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Pakistan have moved remaining PSL 2025 matches to UAE after a drone attack near their Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday. The PCB is yet to announce the new schedule of PSL 2025 season.
New York Post
30-04-2025
- New York Post
Here's how long it takes a hacker to figure out your passwords — and the safest to use
Having to come up with a password that matches the symbol requirements for every site can be a hassle, but there's good reason for it. Of course, the more your password has, the longer it takes for a hacker to figure it out. But it's even more specific than that in terms of how long it would take to guess, according to cybersecurity firm Hive Systems Password Table. Advertisement For example, a password with five characters using numbers, upper and lowercase letters would take a hacker just two hours to discover it. However, a password with 18 characters using numbers, symbols, upper and lowercase letters would take 463 quintillion years. The Hive Systems Password Table shows how long it takes for a hacker to guess your password. Reddit/u/hivesystems The password table was first designed in 2020 to show how fast a hacker can 'brute-force' your password based on data from Advertisement They started by looking at the strength of a hashed password against a hacking attempt based on length, complexity, hashing algorithm used by the victim and hardware used by the attacker. A 'hashed' password is a scrambled version of text that can be reproduced if you know what hash software was used. The experts at Hive Systems analyzed password data breaches from 2007 to now reported by HaveIBeenPwned. The table focuses on the concept that the hacker is working in a 'black box' situation, starting from scratch to hack the password. Advertisement A 'hashed' password is a scrambled version of text that can be reproduced if you know what hash software was used. DC Studio – This shows the 'worst case' or 'maximum time required' to do the hacking. Most hackers, according to the blog post, prioritize the words and strings of characters that they'll focus on first through previously stolen hashes, dictionary attacks and rainbow tables. If your password was part of a previous data breach or uses words in the dictionary, then a hacker can figure out your password — no matter how many characters, symbols or numbers used — instantly. Advertisement They noted that these metrics go off the assumption that your password has not been part of a breach in the past. Hackers will often try hashes of all common and breached passwords before even thinking about moving on to new ones.
Emirates 24/7
29-04-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Al Huzaifa Launches Annual Sale with Up to 75% Off – 'Shop the Drop' All Month Long
Al Huzaifa, the region's premier destination for luxury furniture, has officially kicked off its highly anticipated Annual Sale, a month-long shopping extravaganza offering up to 75% off across its entire collection. With a wide selection of contemporary, modern, and classic pieces, customers can now experience the brand's signature style at unbeatable prices. Running for a full month, the 'Shop the Drop' sale is designed to offer exceptional value to both new and returning customers. Whether browsing in-store or online, shoppers can explore incredible discounts on Al Huzaifa's curated range of living, dining, bedroom, and accent pieces. 'Shop the Drop is our way of making timeless design more accessible to customers across the country,' said Walid Saad, GM at Al Huzaifa. 'From statement pieces to home essentials, we're inviting everyone to elevate their interiors at exceptional value, all month long.' This year's Annual Sale features standout pieces like the Firmino Dining Table and Sideboard, both crafted in bold onyx marble for a luxurious dining experience. The Norwood Dining Table offers a more refined touch with sleek California marble. For the living room, the Barreiro Corner Sofa delivers modern comfort, while the Rumi Super King Bed with nightstands adds elegance to any bedroom. All are available at unbeatable prices this month only. Customers can shop in-store at Al Huzaifa locations across Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi. For added convenience, the entire sale is also available online at , allowing shoppers to take advantage of the sale from the comfort of home. The Annual Sale presents a rare opportunity to revamp living spaces with elegant craftsmanship, iconic design, and enduring quality. For more information, visit or follow @alhuzaifafurniture on social media. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
