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After surpassing Don Bradman, Agni Chopra, son of Vidhu Vinod Chopra, impresses again with back-to-back double tons | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Agni Chopra continued his red hot run in the Ranji Trophy by scoring yet another double century while representing Mizoram. In a match against Manipur, Agni, son of filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra and film critic Anupama Chopra, showcased his batting prowess, amassing a remarkable 218 runs off a mere 269 deliveries.Agni has been a standout performer in the Ranji Trophy Plate League, making an incredible start to his first-class career by scoring four consecutive centuries. He registered scores of 105, 101, 114, 10, 164, 15, 166, and 92 in his first four Ranji matches, becoming the first batter in history to score centuries in his first four first-class games - a feat even the legendary Don Bradman never accomplished.Agni had previously scored 110 and an unbeaten 238 in Mizoram's ma...
Life Style

Honking is prohibited in THIS city of India – Times of India

As a part of the urban soundtrack, the honking of cars, bikes, and buses is a constant tune. Wherever you go, you can’t escape the sweet melody that blends with the everyday chaos of the city. Honking is a major source of noise pollution in urban populations. The constant blowing of horns from cars, bikes, and buses creates an overwhelming soundscape, contributing to stress, anxiety, and health issues for city dwellers.However, in the northeastern state of India, a city has set an example by following a law that prohibits honking.In Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, this familiar mix of annoying sounds is absent. This unique practice has set Aizawl apart from the rest of the country.Mizo culture can be defined by a word, which is untranslatable, but it describes a way of living characterized...
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Data | The risk of small States’ heavy reliance on the Union government

Small States must prioritise raising their own revenue to reduce their dependency on the Union government The fiscal situation of India’s States has garnered significant attention in recent times. Despite ample data on State finances, most of the analysis is centred around larger States. There needs to be more discussion on the fiscal position of small States (i.e. States with a population of less than 1 crore). Most of these small States have distinctive characteristics that limit revenue mobilisation. Recognising these disabilities, the Constitution has provided mechanisms to address them. But these States continue to rely heavily on the Union government for revenue. This dependence creates vulnerabilities for the States as well as the Union.The total revenue receipts for a State constit...