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I focus on balancing my energy, not my time: Arunava Roy– THIP Media
Until three years ago, it was just a word. However, after my tooth extraction in 2022, I realised that health is everything. You can achieve quick wins with your health, but only good health will sustain you for the marathon of life. Recently, I finished Dark Circles by Udayan Mukherjee. It was a pure joy to read that.
Murder mystery: An elderly couple investigates the suspicious death of a British journalist in Goa
Neville stood on the balcony of their bungalow in Assagaon, preparing a drink for his wife. Oddly, she had taken to cashew feni, some new brand called Cazulo. Nice bottle, he had to concede, though the smell still made his stomach turn. Shehnaz swore it was unlike any she had tasted before. It would have to be, as Neville remembered distinctly how much she once detested the spirit, revered as it was in this land.
Bryce Mitchell Net Worth 2024, Fighting Career, and Endorsements
Name Bryce Mitchell Age 28 years Net Worth $1.5 Million approx. Source of Wealth MMA, Endorsements, and Farming Endorsements Real Tree Outdoors, MyBookie, Jocko Fuel, Going Bigly Marital Status Dating Nickname Thug Nasty Residence Arkansas, United States MMA Record 15-1 Last Updated 2024 Here’s everything you need to know about Bryce Mitchell’s net worth! Bryce Mitchell is one of the most exciting fighters on the UFC roster.
VoW Book Awards 2023 Winners announced
Valley of Words has announced the winners of all eight categories of its book awards — celebrating the best of English and Hindi writing. The VoW Book Awards 2023 is currently in its seventh edition as the most comprehensive independent literary award programme in India. Over 600 nominations were received in 2023 from 70 publishing houses across the country.
Jamshyd N. Godrej
Over the past few decades, most urban Indian families have been touched by the Godrej brand. From locks and safes to consumer products, electronics and real estate, the group has diversified into various businesses over the years. Helming the flagship company of the 125-year-old group is Jamshyd N. Godrej, Chairman & MD of Godrej & Boyce.
Opinion | From Agniveers to Resilient Entrepreneurs: What India Can Learn from Israel
Home » Opinion » Opinion | From Agniveers to Resilient Entrepreneurs: What India Can Learn from Israel 3-MIN READ Last Updated: June 06, 2023, 12:12 IST While India does not have mandatory military service, it can explore avenues to leverage its vast defence forces through youth-focused schemes like Agnipath for instilling an entrepreneurial mindset and skills to further fuel India's startup growth India and Israel, two nations with vastly different demographics, geographical sizes, and...
Book Review | Hard-hitting social drama questions privilege
The novel, situated in Kolkata, begins with a domestic help accused of theft — wrongfully as it later turns out — that sets the tone for the plot as it captures the political, sexual and class struggles of our society in its narrative sweep. While Rana, the privileged, upper class, entitled bully is rather flatly portrayed, Sabita (the live-in maid), and her son, Dinu, are more fleshed out, with credible back stories to account for their behaviour and reactions to various events in the novel.
Discover the world of books and literary festivals with Priti Paul
Up on the list of winter’s many treats in Kolkata is the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF) curated by Oxford Bookstore. AKLF 2023, complete with a Poetry Cafe for poetry lovers and Oxford Junior Literary Festival for young readers, is being held at Oxford Bookstore and Park Mansions from January 12-15. “We are doing a full-format physical festival plus a hybrid window. This year, Jeffrey Archer, Alice Walker, John Zubrzycki, Anna Kloebe are on board. The line-up is interesting.
Pay attention to goings-on between polls, or face ‘electocracy’ risk: Ronojoy Sen on India
Six months. Two years. Six years. At most, a decade. These were some of the predictions by Western historians and journalists on how long India’s democracy would survive when it gained independence from British rule in 1947. Standing in 2022, Indian democracy has lasted for 75 years. At the centre of this has been the Parliament, which has served as the embodiment of the collective will of the nation.
‘The other person won,’ Dominick Cruz CONFRONTS Paddy Pimblett on his idea of winning the fight at UFC 282 » FirstSportz
Paddy Pimblett is emerging as one of the biggest stars of the UFC – a fighter whose popularity can transcend the realm of MMA, and enter the popular discourse. That being said, Pimblett needs to back his talk up with results in order to sustain this level of stardom. And, that might not have been the case this past PPV event – at UFC 282, Pimblett took on Jared Gordon, and going into the fight, he was the clear favourite.
“Back on top in 2023,” UFC icon Nick Diaz vows to take on Israel Adesanya on one condition upon his return » FirstSportz
Nick Diaz is a bonafide UFC icon – and, for good reason at that, having faced the who’s who of the welterweight and middleweight divisions, and also having held the WEC and Strikeforce titles. Hence, his return to the octagon after a lengthy absence (to be precise, six years) was preceded by a lot of fanfare and hype. After all, despite having the tag of being one of the realest fighters, he is also an exquisite striker.
With $1 million earned every 2.15 minutes in the ring, Canelo Alvarez becomes the second highest-paid athlete of the year » FirstSportz
Canelo Alvarez is one of the most prominent names in the world of combat sports just about now – despite his shocking loss to Dmitry Bivol earlier this year, the Mexican pugilist continues to earn the big bucks. It was common knowledge that Alvarez was earning handsomely, owing to him showing off his large estate and his fleet of exotic cars in his Graham Bensinger interview, yet, just the magnitude of the annual addition to his wealth is absolutely staggering.
“ACL injury is way worse,” Rafael dos Anjos DISREGARDS Conor McGregor’s leg break as suitable reason for exiting drug testing pool » FirstSportz
Rafael Ddos Anjos is a future Hall of Famer, whose induction is awaiting him the day he retires. He is the embodiment of a fighter’s fighter – that is, he stays away from trouble and gets the job done without much of a fuss. That being said, there is one fighter who was able to extract the nastiest out of dos Anjos. And no points for the correct guess – it indeed is an Irishman by the name of Conor McGregor.
When a 30 year older Cus D'Amato stunned prime Muhammad Ali by defeating his famous "shuffle" technique " FirstSportz
Muhammad Ali is quite possibly the greatest boxer to have ever lived – while he wasn’t undefeated, or a freak of nature like Mike Tyson, he sure was the perfect embodiment of a practitioner of the sweet science. Ali’s name is one that transcends just the realm of boxing – it is known to almost everyone, barring exceptions. Being part of celebrity lore, Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson’s names are used in common discussion a lot as well, rendering the two immortal in some sort of way.
“Chance to knock me the f*** out," Jon Jones mentally prepared to fracture his cheekbone in super fight against Francis Ngannou " FirstSportz
Jon Jones is one of the greatest fighters in UFC history, if not the best. There are many arguments to make in favor of his candidature for the best UFC fighter ever, and not many against, Jon Jones last fought in March 2020, against the upcomer of the light heavyweight division back then, which was Dominick Reyes. The night controversially ended in Jones’s favour, with it not being clear how Jones had gotten the better of Reyes in three rounds, as the judges’ scorecards read.
“Filled with steroids,” When Joe Rogan CORRECTLY PREDICTED Liver King was juiced up on steroids, amid the scandal of him hiding usage » FirstSportz
Liver King is not having the best of times right now – despite his immense popularity, information has come out that has made his work nothing but a “gimmick”. Brian Johnson, also known as Liver King, became an internet sensation primarily because of his bizarre dietary habits. When not showing off his odd hunting moves, he would put up videos of himself eating all kinds of meat, raw.
“Insiders are rigging fights,” Jake Paul lashes out at Dana White and the UFC for their recent betting scandal involving James Krause » FirstSportz
Call the man words like brash or irrelevant, but the truth of the matter is that Jake Paul has cemented his authority on the world of combat sports – in the process, he has left an imprint on MMA as well, despite never having partaken in it. Ever since his introduction to the boxing ring, Jake Paul has traded a lot of barbs with UFC fighters, and also, Dana White.
Who is Joe Rogan's wife Jessica Ditzel? Is she a retired model?
Joe Rogan is one of the most famed men on the planet. His stint in the UFC remains well-loved by the fan base. Rogan’s podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, is the most downloaded podcast on the planet. One aspect about Joe Rogan is that the fanbase doesn’t know much about his wife, Jessica Ditzel. Rogan’s relationship with his wife remains just as long as Rogan’s UFC stint. The UFC commentator has revealed only some aspects of his private life.
“Least talented sport on Earth," When UFC supremo Dana White made some OUTLANDISH OBSERVATIONS about football " FirstSportz
Dana White is a name that most people, especially American, have heard of. He deserves almost all of the credit for making the UFC as big, and mainstream, as it is today. The growth of the UFC is a spectacular story that has been told multiple times now.
Breaking: UFC announces blanket ban on any fighter in the promotion being coached by James Krause, in light of his betting fiasco » FirstSportz
James Krause finds himself in an incredibly tough spot right about now – he is, by far, the most infamous man in the whole MMA world at the moment, and by a margin. And, now, it seems like his suspected actions won’t just affect himself, but also the fighters who are coached by him or fight out of his gym.
Paddy Pimblett believes he can dethrone Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov as the highest-selling PPV in UFC history » FirstSportz
Paddy Pimblett is on a roll – when not posting vlogs of him devouring countless delicacies in the United States, he can be seen dispatching of his opponents within the cage, with ease. Since his arrival to the UFC, Pimblett has become a true sensation – that is, it is fair to assume that most of the UFC London tickets sold were to those people who wanted to see this new viral phenom do his thing during the walkout and also within the octagon.
Is Joe Rogan a billionaire? » FirstSportz
One doesn’t need to be confined to the realm of MMA to know who Joe Rogan is. Although the icon got his start in the UFC, he soon spread himself out to other avenues, finally arriving at what is his staple – that is, the Joe Rogan Experience (his podcast). Joe Rogan’s podcast is one of the most famous podcasts in the world. In a recently published statistic, Spotify crowned JRE as the most popular podcast in the world, for the third year in a row. However, that is confined to Spotify alone.
Chael Sonnen’s HILARIOUSLY DUMB EXCUSE for tapping out against Anderson Silva will leave you rolling on the floor » FirstSportz
Chael Sonnen is one of the most iconic trash talkers in UFC history – if you haven’t seen him finesse his way through press conferences with the help of the mic, now is your chance! When not mentally defeating Tito Ortiz before stepping inside the octagon, Chael Sonnen would use his oral skill to create the most iconic one-liners. Hence, when he lost to Anderson Silva in 2010, he dropped a hilariously grabby quote, that is definitely for the ages.
“Favoritism is favoritism” – Kevin Holland targets Khamzat Chimaev being favored by the UFC; says he will retire again if the trend continues » FirstSportz
Kevin Holland sensationally announced his retirement after his fight with Khamzat Chimaev a couple of months back. The two were not supposed to fight each other – however, Holland stepped up to the plate when Chimaev missed weight and needed a new opponent. Despite being a fan favourite, Holland was not able to use that backing in the octagon, as he was rag-dolled by the Swede and submitted within three minutes.
“It was the worst,” Find out the SHOCKING REASON why Stephen Thompson was once put behind bars » FirstSportz
Stephen Thompson is considered to be one of the nicest men on the entire UFC roster. When not handing out compliments to his fellow fighters, he can be seen engaging in gaffs with his fans on his gaming channel. However, that takes nothing away from “Wonderboy’s” skill when it comes to the octagon. A fighter with a karate base, he is famed in the MMA world for being one of the most dynamic and interesting fighters to watch.
“I wouldn’t be sad” – Rafael Dos Anjos reveals failing to fight lightweight champion Islam Makhachev does not bother him » FirstSportz
Rafael dos Anjos is one of those fighters who has, over time, accrued respect and a wide fan base which adores him for his commitment to the fight game. It seems like dos Anjos is a rare breed of mixed martial artist, whose acclaim in the sport just grows with time.
“God of pillows” – MMA Twitter reacts to a MINDBLOWING statistic about Belal Muhammad’s lack of power » FirstSportz
Belal Muhammad just upped his stakes in the welterweight division, with a closely fought victory over previously undefeated Sean Brady. Going into the fight at UFC 280 against up-and-coming sensation Sean Brady, who had beaten the likes of Michael Chiesa and Jake Matthews, Muhammad was the +115 underdog. To make things more precise, what that means is that Muhammad, who has had more than 15 fights in the UFC, was seen as less likely bet to get the win.
“I’ve had very little support,” When a grateful Conor McGregor expressed his thanks to veteran Anderson Silva for guidance on his horrific leg break » FirstSportz
Conor McGregor has been out of action for a while now, as his leg fully heals up from the gruesome injury he suffered at the hands of Dustin Poirier. The nature of McGregor’s injury was immediately visible in the octagon, as he sat down on the canvas, covering his head so as to not absorb any damage as Dustin Poirier rained down shots at him. After the first round, commentators drew attention to McGregor’s leg, which seemed to be hanging off like a hinge at an awkward angle.
“He’s been trolling,” Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor is steroid-free despite the TON of ACCUSATIONS against him » FirstSportz
Conor McGregor is the biggest star in the sport, and fans should definitely cherish watching the Irishman in action – as is the nature of careers in this sport, they can be extremely short-lived after injuries. McGregor sustained his nastiest injury to date when he snapped his shin bone in half against perennial lightweight contender Dustin Poirier. Since then, it has looked like “The Notorious” has been living it up in style, partying and posting pictures from his adventures.
”Utterly ridiculous” – Piers Morgan attacks transgender rights activist for agreeing with hypothetical of allowing Floyd Mayweather to box women » FirstSportz
To call Piers Morgan a controversial figure would be a gross understatement. The British talk show host earns his bread by having on common folk and massive celebrities alike, and then arguing with them over a multitude of topics. One look at Piers Morgan Uncensored (his YouTube channel) lets people know exactly what degree of star he hopes to have on his show. In the last few months, he has had Kanye West, Andrew Tate, Jordan Peterson and Cristiano Ronaldo on to chat, and argue.
“Mess with the entire Argentina” – Santiago Ponzinibbio threatens boxer Canelo Alvarez in light of his rant against Lionel Messi » FirstSportz
Lionel Messi is probably the best footballer to ever grace the pitch – for the sake of avoiding vehement argumentation, it can easily be asserted that if not unanimously the best, he is one of the best ever to do it. Astronomical levels of talent are followed by astronomical levels of fame, which are subsequently followed by deity-esque worshipping. It would be no understatement to say that Lionel Messi is worshipped across the globe, let alone in Argentina.
“Let’s see how tough you are” – Jake Paul offers Nate Diaz a boxing fight, IMMEDIATELY after his UFC release » FirstSportz
Nate Diaz is, without question, a legend of the UFC. He might not be a legend of MMA, given that he didn’t win any title, but as far as storylines within the UFC go, he had one of the most compelling ones. Part of the Diaz cohort, spearheaded by brother Nick, Nate Diaz is known to fans as being a bonafide fighter – that is, he doesn’t associate much with the spoils of the sport, as much as the joy of participating in it.
“Significantly quicker guy” – Joe Rogan believes Alexander Volkanovski’s speed may be a deciding factor against Islam Makhachev » FirstSportz
Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski agreed via handshake to fight for the lightweight title after the former’s emphatic title win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 280. And, within a month of their meeting inside the octagon, it was revealed by the UFC that their bout was now official. We saw the very best of Makhachev that night against Oliveira – however, the question to be asked is, where does his ceiling lie?
“$50,000 if I...” – Alex Pereira places massive bet on himself amid Brendan Schaub saying he has no chance against Khamzat Chimaev » FirstSportz
Alex Pereira is the name on everyone’s lips – not only did he beat Israel Adesanya in emphatic fashion, but he also had to dig extremely deep to snatch the win. Now that he is the champion, a whole landscape of opportunity opens up for the 35-year-old, who made his debut in the promotion just a year back. There had been many naysayers of the two-division Glory kickboxing champion, including Sean Strickland. Undoubtedly, however, he has managed to shut them all up.
“He’s getting bingoed” – Paddy Pimblett promises an EXPLOSIVE FINISH of Jared Gordon at UFC 282 » FirstSportz
Paddy Pimblett is a sensation, to say the least. When not mesmerizing everyone in the octagon, he posts vlogs of him roaming around the world, savouring the best local delicacies on offer. However, do not let that distract you from how mean a customer Pimblett is inside the octagon. A terrific wrestler, the Liverpool native has also shown that he can throw hands if needed. That being said, his most impressive fight to date came against Jordan Leavitt, who he submitted with a rear naked choke.
“If he can stop the…” – Michael Bisping believes Jan Blachowicz must do THIS to recapture the belt against Magomed Ankalaev » FirstSportz
UFC 282 is two weeks away from us at this point – yet, it has already had its share of twists and turns. And, that includes the main event. UFC 282’s main event was supposed to feature light heavyweight powerhouses Jiri Prochazka, who was the champion and the previously dethroned champion, Glover Teixeira. In their previous outing, the latter had managed to fend off, and even hurt the Czech fighter, before stumbling to a rear naked choke in the last minute of the fight.
Alex Pereira ALLEGES Khamzat Chimaev turned down mega-fight in Brazil; Chimaev swiftly responds » FirstSportz
Alex Pereira is the new middleweight champion of the world, having defeated Israel Adesanya in a tensely fought match-up at Madison Square Garden. Now that Pereira is the champion, he has a few exciting match-ups ahead of him, with big star power. Foremost, is the rematch with Israel Adesanya – despite having beaten him multiple times in kickboxing, Pereira will most likely have to go through the Nigerian-Kiwi yet again given “The Last Stylebender’s” aura at middleweight.
“F*** the belt” – Israel Adesanya is ADAMANT about UFC Africa event taking place despite him not being champion » FirstSportz
Israel Adesanya, one of the greatest middleweights to ever step foot inside the octagon, recently lost his belt to Alex Pereira, who had already beaten him twice, albeit, in kickboxing. However one puts it, being beaten thrice by the same opponent signals them having the specific fighter’s number. Despite his reign in the UFC, Adesanya could not put a stop to Alex Pereira’s deathly power as the Brazilian conquered the Nigerian-Kiwi once again inside the octagon/ring.
“Tread left on these tires” – Michael Chandler believes he still has mileage despite the IMMENSE DAMAGE he takes in fights » FirstSportz
Michael Chandler is one of the most exciting fighters on the roster right now. As advertised, he delivered on the biggest stage in the MMA world in style. Since his debut in the UFC, Michael Chandler may not have the best record. He is 2-3 in his five-fight stint in the octagon. That being said, fans criticize him too harshly – since his entry, he has only fought the fighters that could be considered elite at the time of the fight.
Kolkata well-placed to tap emerging higher-end service sector opportunities: Saurav Jha
While most literature about Indian economics examines the country as the global nucleus, what makes author Saurav Jha’s latest book unique is how he breaks down major international powers, and seeks to understand India’s place in such a global scenario.
Canelo Alvarez goes off on an INSANE TIRADE and threatens Lionel Messi for the latter’s alleged abuse of the Mexico national jersey » FirstSportz
The football world is enjoying itself right now – after Lionel Messi pulled a goal out of nowhere to give Argentina the lead, and the subsequent win over Mexico, fans could not contain their excitement. Many have tuned in to the World Cup to solely see Lionel Messi finally crowned as the world champion – the only major accolade missing from his vast array of silverware.
“Too quickly” – Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez believes the lightweight champion was HASTILY AWARDED his pound-for-pound ranking » FirstSportz
Usually, the biggest hype-men for fighters are their own coaches. That can be negative, or positive, depending on the circumstances. An example of the negative will be Pat Barry telling Rose Namajunas she was winning the fight against Carla Esparza when in truth she wasn’t. None of these concerns plague Islam Makhachev, who is coached by Javier Mendez of AKA gym.
“Not my cup of tea” – Joe Rogan not pleased with Dana White's latest venture, The Slap Fighting championship » FirstSportz
Dana White and Joe Rogan are almost synonymous with the UFC – as per the faces of the company, no one would dispute that they have a huge part in the running and the widespread consumption of the media put forward by the promotion. Hence, it is only likely that they have similar views on a lot of stuff. Case in point, both of them called for a relaxed mask policy during the height of Covid-19, for which the two were lambasted on the same pedestal.
In No Rush: Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez SURPRISINGLY embarks on an e-date with Georges St. Pierre » FirstSportz
Georges St. Pierre, or simply GSP, is known for a lot of things – be it his indomitability in the UFC, or his humility outside of it. However, his tryst with Bollywood is something that was unknown, till now. MMA fans might know this – St. Pierre also starred as a villain in the Marvel cinematic universe, where he played Batroc in Captain America: Winter Soldier and also in the mini-series Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Greatest upset in MMA history? +550 underdog Larissa Pacheco beats previously undefeated juggernaut Kayla Harrison » FirstSportz
The job of oddsmakers in sports is to echo the opinion of experts and masses as per a particular sporting event, and then offer the chances of a win for betters to gamble on. In MMA, where a moment’s inattention could end a fight at short notice, it is imperative for the bookkeepers to be extra vigilant in predicting the odds. That being said, every once in a while, fighters put on stunning performances to completely catch the odds off-guard.
“He’s built different” – Joe Rogan and Sean O’Malley credit Alex Pereira’s ‘superior genetics’ in his emphatic win over Israel Adesanya » FirstSportz
It has been over a week since Alex Pereira defeated Israel Adesanya to become the undisputed middleweight champion of the world. Yet, the buzz around it refuses to die down. The truth of the matter is, the second half of this year delivered immensely, as per being an MMA fan. After Jiri Prochazka’s sensational tide-turning submission in his title bout against Glover Teixeira, fans did not expect the upcoming PPVs to scale similar heights.
“That’s creepy” – Joe Rogan is left HAUNTED by discussion over the potentiality of ‘phones listening to you’ » FirstSportz
Joe Rogan caters to a wide audience on his podcast. As such, it is only necessary for him to delve into obscure and potentially petrifying topics from time to time. This was exemplified in his chat with Antonio Garcia Martinez, who is a New York Times bestseller and tech entrepreneur, most famous for his company AdGrok. Hence, with such a credentialed guest, it was only likely that Rogan delved into the tech space, and the pitfalls it can come with.
“We are booking a fight” – Conor McGregor FINALLY REVEALS when he will enter the USADA testing pool ahead of much anticipated return » FirstSportz
Without a shred of doubt, Conor McGregor is the biggest star to ever step inside the octagon. His star is also reflected by how much fanfare he creates, despite being out of action for around a year and a half. That being said, there is one contentious issue around Conor McGregor’s return to the octagon. As confirmed by UFC supremo Dana White, a fighter must be tested by USADA at least six months prior to their fight.
“Isn’t at the forefront” – Daniel Cormier believes that Michael Chandler’s title ambitions are OVER after a loss to Dustin Poirier » FirstSportz
Michael Chandler is one of the most interesting fighters on the entire UFC roster. When not preaching words of wisdom to his many fans on social media, he engages in gladiatorial battles inside the cage. Michael Chandler entered UFC 281’s fight against Dustin Poirier an underdog – however, how the fight was progressing would have told one otherwise. Chandler was hurt deep into Round 1, but he also delivered blows to Dustin Poirier.
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