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Mastering Javascript Design Pattern
Have you ever found yourself lost in a sea of JavaScript code, struggling to find where a particular function is defined, or trying to figure out how different parts of the code are related? If so, you're not alone. Many developers have been in the same situation, and it can be particularly challenging when dealing with a large codebase or working on a team project. Why exactly do we need design patterns? And what happens if we don't use them?
Watch: Kohli imitates Harbhajan's bowling action, fans thrilled - Times of India
Known to be fun loving, India captain `was seen at his jovial best ahead of India's second T20I against Sri Lanka here as he imitated veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh's bowling style drawing loud cheers from the crowd. (AP Photo) INDORE: Known to be fun loving, India captain Virat Kohli was seen at his jovial best ahead of India's second T20I against Sri Lanka here as he imitated veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh's bowling style drawing loud cheers from the crowd.
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 2nd T20I: Team India has upper hand at 'favourite' Holkar stadium - Times of India
Live Blog | * The Holkar stadium in Indore has hosted two Tests, a T20 international and 5 ODIs since 2006 and India have emerged victorious on all the eight occasions Hello and welcome to the live coverage of 2nd T20I between India and Sri Lanka at Holkar stadium in Indore.
Face consequences if you go on strike: Government to employees
The Central Trade Union, except Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh, and their affiliates in different sectors are mobilising workers and employees for their proposed nationwide general strike on January 8, to protest against some of the central government policies and press for 12-point common demands of the working class relating to minimum wage and social security among others.
Pratt engine stalls on Varanasi-bound GoAir Neo, plane returns safely to Delhi
NEW DELHI: Now Pratt & Whitney (PW) engines for Airbus A320 Neo are affecting GoAir also. On Tuesday, a GoAir Neo (WT-WGC) operating as G8-186 from Delhi to Varanasi saw its engine number-2 have high vibration and then stall. Since twin engine-aircraft can safely land on one engine, this aircraft with about 60 people on board did so by returning to Delhi within an hour of taking off from here. Trouble on WT-WGC began soon after the flight took off from Delhi at 6.40 pm Tuesday.
Periyar University Result 2019 declared for November UG/PG exams @ periyaruniversity.ac.in, Direct link here
NEW DELHI: The Periyar University (PU) has declared the results of undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) examinations on its official website today. The candidates who have written Periyar University UG and PG examinations can visit the official website of PU — periyaruniversity.ac.in - to check and download the results. Periyar University has now announced the results of the examinations conducted in November.
Watch: KKR-buy Tom Banton smashes five sixes in an over in Big Bash League - Times of India
England's dashing opener Tom Banton underlined why he is rated so highly in T20 cricket by smashing a 19-ball 56 for Brisbane Heat, the second fastest half-century in Big Bash League (BBL) history, in a rain-shortened match against Sydney Thunder on Monday. Tom Banton.
I-League: Mohun Bagan show their class in Kashmir - Times of India
The stage was set for Real Kashmir to make their fans, looking for some muchneeded relief from the difficulties of life, happy. But in front of a packed gallery on a bitterly cold Sunday afternoon, Mohun Bagan dished out an absolute masterclass to beat Real Kashmir and go top of the table. The green-and-maroons now have10 points from five games while Kashmir are seventh with five from four. Image credit: I-League's Twitter handle.
ISL: Five-star Kerala Blasters end winless run in style - Times of India
KOCHI: Kerala Blasters ended their 10-match winless run in the Indian Super League with a convincing 5-1 demolition of Hyderabad FC on Sunday. Bartholomew Ogbeche (33', 75') scored twice in a contest that saw the visitors score the opener through Bobo (14'). Vlatko Drobarov (39'), Raphael Messi Bouli (45') and Seityasen Singh (59') also managed to add to the hosts' dominant display at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Sourav Ganguly instilled belief, Rahul Dravid gave me more opportunities: Irfan Pathan - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes he has had a 'great, satisfying journey' while playing for Team India across formats, adding that he owes everything to the game of cricket for the person who he is at present. Pathan, 35, who last turned out for India in 2012, on Saturday announced his retirement from all forms of international and domestic cricket. The left-hander finished with 2,821 runs and 301 wickets from 173 internationals across formats.
Cricket fraternity lauds Irfan Pathan after all-rounder calls it a day - Times of India
The cricketing fraternity lauded Irfan Pathan for his outstanding contribution to the game after the Indian all-rounder announced his retirement from all forms of the game on Saturday. The 35-year-old left-arm seamer played 29 Tests, 120 ODIs and 24 T20Is for India, picking a total of 301 international wickets. Irfan Pathan.
Harleen Sethi slams an entertainment portal for calling her 'Vicky Kaushal’s ex' - Times of India
Harleen Sethi became an internet sensation after her dance video with choreographer Melvin Loius went viral on social media. Apart from that, she even made headlines for her alleged relationship with 'Uri' actor Vicky Kaushal . In her previous interview with an entertainment portal, Harleen declared that she doesn't get bothered by all the dating and breakup rumours . She reportedly said that she would love to be known as Harleen Sethi.
Sara Ali Khan's caption on her latest pics enjoying water sports with mum Amrita Singh and brother Ibrahim Ali Khan will leave you in splits - Times of India ►
'Simmba' actress Sara Ali Khan is currently holidaying with her mommy Amrita Singh and brother Ibrahim Ali Khan at an exotic resort in the Maldives. She is spending the best time of her life and has been giving us a few glimpses by sharing her stunning pictures on social media. Recently she shared several pics along with her dear brother Ibrahim enjoying in the pool clad in a colourful bikini and Ibrahim on the floats.
Athiya Shetty and boyfriend KL Rahul snapped making a goofy face as they pose with friends for a group photo - Times of India ►
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Flip side of being vegan: They get worse hangovers than meat-eaters
There may be various benefits to following a vegan lifestyle, from improved health to helping the planet, but a new study has found one possible downside — worse hangovers. According to researchers at Utrecht University in the Netherlands, who analysed how dietary nutrient intake influences hangover severity, vegetarians and vegans may experience more severe hangovers than meat-eaters because of two nutrients.
Watch: Makers of ‘Pagalpanti’ offer another dose of madness with a new teaser - Times of India
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'Panipat': Arjun Kapoor introduces Zeenat Aman aka Sakina Begum's royal avatar - Times of India
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‘Filhall’: Akshay Kumar and Nupur Sanon present a tale of romance and heartbreak - Times of India
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2nd ODI: West Indies beat Afghanistan by 47 runs; flies invade stadium - Times of India
West Indies produced an all-round effort to record a comprehensive 47-run win over Afghanistan in the second ODI that was threatened by an invasion of thousands of moths and flies on Saturday. (Photo courtesy - Afghanistan Cricket's Twitter handle) It forced many West Indies players to wear masks as batting and fielding became difficult in the day-night game at the city's Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Sixth win on the spin lifts Chelsea to second in Premier League - Times of India
LONDON: Chelsea manager Frank Lampard insisted his side's target is still to reduce the gap on title favourites Liverpool and Manchester City, despite leapfrogging City into second place with a sixth straight Premier League win on Saturday. The in-form Tammy Abraham and Christian Pulisic struck in the second half to beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea edge a point clear of City and to within five of leaders Liverpool, who host City in a highly-anticipated clash on Sunday.
Thomas Dennerby appointed head coach of India's U-17 women's World Cup team - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Sweden's Thomas Dennerby was on Saturday appointed head coach of the Indian women's team for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, bringing with him plenty of success he had tasted with various national squads. The 60-year-old UEFA Pro Diploma holder comes with a rich coaching experience of 30 years in which he guided Sweden women's national team to a third-place finish in the FIFA World Cup in 2011, and a quarterfinal spot in the 2012 London Olympics.
We respect judgment, but we are not satisfied: Sunni Waqf Board - Times of India ►
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board's Zafaryab Jilani on Saturday said that it welcomes the Supreme Court judgment but also expressed dissatisfaction over it. "We respect the judgment but we are not satisfied, we will decide further course of action," Jilani told reporters here. "But we also appeal to the nation to observe calm and maintain peace," he added.
Prithvi Shaw promises version 2.0 on 20th birthday - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Opening batsman Prithvi Shaw is all set for a comeback in a newer version after serving an eight-month suspension for a doping violation. On his birthday, Shaw posted a video on Twitter where he can be seen practicing in the nets and captioned the post, "I turn 20 today. I assure it will be Prithvi Shaw 2.0 going forward. Thank u for all the good wishes & support. Will be back in action soon. #motivation #hardwork #believe." I turn 20 today.
Government may stop urban co-operatives from putting ‘bank’ in name
NEW DELHI: The government may stop urban co-operative banks (UCBs), registered under the Multi-state Co-operative Societies Act, from calling themselves banks as part of a revamp exercise for these entities that have failed to convert themselves into small finance banks and come under the Reserve Bank of India’s regulatory regime. The move is also aimed at distinguishing banks regulated by the RBI from UCBs and sending a message to individuals.
KPL fixing: BCCI conducting own inquiry - Times of India
MUMBAI: The recent arrests of Karnataka wicketkeeper CM Gautam and Mizoram captain Abrar Kazi by the Central Crime Branch on charges of match-fixing in the Karnataka Premier League (KPL) has brought the focus firmly on whether the BCCI is indeed serious at curbing corruption in cricket. “There are two points here. When the Bangalore police files its chargesheet, its investigation will be complete. We’ll take a copy of that chargesheet.
Mary Kom-Nikhat Zareen trial in December - Times of India
NEW DELHI: It’s official now. A selection trial between six-time world champion, MC Mary Kom, and promising boxer Nikhat Zareen will preferably be held in the last week of December to decide India’s representation in the 51kg category for the 2020 Tokyo Games qualifiers, sources in the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and Sports Authority of India (SAI) told TOI on Friday. The decision has been communicated to BFI president Ajay Singh through his office staff.
Kangana Ranaut stuns in gold at her brother’s engagement ceremony - Times of India
All that glittered was gold for actress Kangana Ranaut as she attended her brother, Aksht Ranaut’s grand engagement ceremony. Looking effortlessly regal in a golden silk sari, the beauty channelled some old-world charm by donning a vintage pearl neckpiece. The actress, who has long had a love affair with saris, gave us another look we can’t wait to try out during the upcoming wedding season.
Finance ministry asks PSBs to seek ideas from branches for achieving $5 trillion economy
NEW DELHI: The finance ministry has asked public sector banks (PSBs) to initiate a month-long consultation process with officers starting from branch level to seek suggestions for achieving a $5-trillion economy in five years. The suggestions emanating from a month-long campaign beginning on Saturday will be used as inputs to prepare a road map for the future growth of the banking sector.
Staff to Google: Avoid work with US immigration officials
SAN FRANCISCO: Hundreds of Google employees on Wednesday called on the internet titan to avoid working for US immigration officials until they stop "engaging in human rights abuses." A petition signed by more than 600 "Googlers" as of late afternoon was prompted by word that US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) was preparing to request bids on a massive cloud computing contract. Google is a major cloud computing provider. Its rivals in the market included Amazon and Microsoft.
MCG to buy used plastic at 21 spots - Times of India
TNN | Dec 12, 2018, 07:40 IST Gurgaon: MCG has identified 21 spots across the city which will serve as plastic collection centres. At these spots, MCG will buy back plastic from residents, resident associations, rag pickers and other institutions. The plastic will then be used in manufacturing roads.
Bihar working to eradicate kala-azar by 2020: Sushil Modi - Times of India
Madan Kumar | TNN | Updated: Dec 18, 2018, 20:48 IST PATNA: Deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi has said Bihar is working with a target of eradicating kala- azar by 2020 and tuberculosis (TB) by 2025. Addressing health officials at international headquarters of the centre for disease control (CDC) at Atlanta in US on Monday, Modi said the number of kala-azar patients in Bihar has reduced to only 3,012 in 2018 from 23,084 in 2010.
Andheri hospital fire: Labour ministry announces ex-gratia for victims - Times of India
Bhavika Jain | TNN | Dec 18, 2018, 15:15 ISTEight persons have died due fire at ESIC hospital in Mumbai. MUMBAI: Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Santosh Kumar Gangwar announced compensation of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of those killed in the fire accident at ESIC hospital in Mumbai. Rs 2 lakh each was announced for those who have sustained serious injuries and Rs 1 lakh each for those with minor injuries. Eight persons have died due to suffocation in this tragic accident.
3 ward boys and nurse at Osmania General Hospital caught on CCTV taking bribe - Times of India
HYDERABAD: Five staffers, including three ward boys, a technician and a nurse, at the Osmania General Hospital (OGH) were caught on camera taking bribe from patients. The hospital has recently upgraded CCTV coverage from 40 cameras to 70 cameras and also increased the surveillance, officials said. While these five staffers were caught during a casual scan of the CCTV footage by authorities, on Sunday, a patient was also caught thrashing a ward boy.
Police rescue 52 people from bonded labour in Hassan - Times of India
Hassan: In what is likely to be remembered more for its humane side than as a case that proved the cops’ mettle, Hassan district police on Sunday night rescued as many as 52 migrant bonded labourers who were put to work on a farm and had been confined to Savanthahalli were rescued. Those rescued had been brought to the plantation in Dudda hobli, and been forced to work in extremely poor conditions. The rescued labourers were subsequently housed in a school nearby on Monday morning.
In a first, IAF uses blended bio-jet fuel to fly aircraft - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The IAF flew a military aircraft with blended bio-jet fuel for the very first time in India on Monday morning. A Russian-origin AN-32 transport plane was flight-tested, with the 10 per cent bio-jet blended ATF (aviation turbine fuel) made from Jatropha oil, in a sortie flown from the Chandigarh airbase.
IBPS PO Main Result 2018 released @ ibps.in, check details - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Institute of Banking Personnel (IBPS) has released the Probationary Officer (PO) Main Exam 2018 result on December 17. The result link is now available on the official website for IBPS - ibps.in. The candidates need to login using their credentials to check the IBPS result. The IBPS has released only qualifying status for the interview today and the individual scores of the candidates would be released in due course of time.
Sensex ends 307 points higher, reclaims 36,000-mark; Nifty above 10,850 - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Equity indices on Monday continued its gaining streak for the fifth consecutive session with the benchmark BSE Sensex rising over 300 points to reclaim 36,000-mark. Sensex surged 307 points or 0.85 per cent to finish at 36,270, while the broader NSE Nifty closed 83 points or 0.77 per cent up at 10,888. On the BSE index, Tata Motors, PowerGrid, HDFC, Coal India, Vedanta and ICICI Bank were among the major gainers with their stocks surging as much as 4.34 per cent.
Cyclone Phethai's landfall process begins along Andhra Pradesh coast - Times of India
VISAKHAPATNAM: The process of landfall of cyclone Phethai has started, said YK Reddy, director, India Meteorological Department (IMD). In the latest weather bulletin issued on Monday afternoon, Reddy told TOI that the system would cross the Andhra Pradesh coast, around Kakinada within a few hours, likely by 3pm. READ ALSO: All you need to know about Cyclone Phethai The cyclone would maintain wind speed 70-100kmph during the landfall.
Berhampur Municipal Corporation raids shops to enforce plastic ban - Times of India
BERHAMPUR: Continuing with the crackdown on plastic and polythene in Silk City, the enforcement wing of the Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC) seized around one quintal material from different shops in Bada Bazaar and Gate Bazaar on Saturday. One shop was sealed and Rs 13,000 fine collected, an official said. With this the civic body has seized around 400 kg of plastic and polythene materials from the BeMC area in last one-and-a-half months, said BeMC commissioner Chakravarti Singh Rathore.
Google Maps to show auto-rickshaw routes, estimated fares for Delhi commuters
NEW DELHI: Commuters in the national capital can now view "auto-rickshaw" routes as well as fares on Google Maps app, tech giant Google Monday said. "Starting today, commuters in Delhi will be able to see a new public transport mode in Google Maps -- auto-rickshaws. By selecting this mode of transport, commuters will be able to view suggested routes for the ride as well as the estimated auto-rickshaw fares," Google said in a statement.
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