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Indian Railways Ticket Reservation: Facilities, Rules, Charges And Other Details

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The Indian Railway administration reserves seats, berths, compartments, or carriage in accordance with the rules and conditions published in the coaching tariff. A passenger seeking reservation of berths or seats can purchase tickets from the railway reservation offices, authorised travel agency or book directly from Indian Railways e-ticketing arm, IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation). Advance reservations can made generally up to 120 days in advance for all classes and all trains. The period of advance reservation (ARP) is exclusive of the day of departure of the train,  said Indian Railways  on it's portal- indianrail.gov.in. Key things to know about Indian Railways ticket reservation facilities: 1. Passengers with  confirmed reservation  are allotted berths at the time of booking and the coach and berth numbers are indicated on the ticket itself, except in case of first class coaches. The compartment/cabin/coupe numbers for the first class are

21 বছর পর ফুটবল মাঠে যুদ্ধে ভারত-চিন

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ফুটবল মাঠে এবার ইন্দো-চিন যুদ্ধ। দীর্ঘ 21 বছর বাদে আবার চিনের বিরুদ্ধে ফুটবল খেলবে ভারত। সব ঠিকঠাক থাকলে বিশ্বের সবচেয়ে জনবহুল এই দুই দেশ অক্টোবরে বেজিংয়ে প্রদর্শনী ফুটবল ম্যাচে মুখোমুখি হবে। এআইএফএফ কর্তাদের প্রস্তাবে সায় মিললেই 13 অক্টোবর মুখোমুখি হবে ভারত ও চিনের সিনিয়র ফুটবল দল। আগামী বছর জানুয়ারিতে এএফসি এশিয়ান কাপের প্রস্তুতির অঙ্গ হিসেবেই চিনের বিরুদ্ধে খেলবে ভারত। পাশাপাশি রাশিয়া বিশ্বকাপে ইজিপ্টকে হারিয়ে চমকে দেওয়া সৌদি আরবের বিরুদ্ধেও খেলতে পারেন সুনীল ছেত্রীরা। ফিফা ক্রম তালিকায় চিন এখন 75 নম্বরে, সেখানে ভারত আছে 97-এ। রাশিয়া বিশ্বকাপের যোগ্যতাপর্বে ভারত চিনের থেকে আগেই বিদায় নিয়েছিল। রাশিয়া বিশ্বকাপের বাছাই পর্বে ভারত দ্বিতীয় রাউন্ড থেকে বিদায় নিলেও চিন উঠেছিল তৃতীয় রাউন্ডে। তবে সেখানে চিনা দল 6 দলের গ্রুপে 5 নম্বরে শেষ করে হতাশ করে। আন্তর্জাতিক ফুটবল ভারত-চিন 17 বার মুখোমুখি হয়েছে। 12 বার জিতেছে চিন, 5টা ম্যাচ ড্র হয়। তার মানে ভারত ফুটবলে কখনও চিনকে হারাতে পারেনি। শেষবার 1997 সালে নেহেরু কাপে শেষবার খেলেছিল দুই দেশ। তবে এর মধ্যে চিন একবার বিশ্বকাপের মূলপ

iPhone Users in India Could Face Deactivation by Telcos Due to TRAI's New Regulation

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HIGHLIGHTS TRAI wants Apple to give its app access to call and SMS logs Apple says the app would violate users' privacy; offered alternate means TRAI want telcos to ‘derecognise’ devices without its app India’s telecom regulator has announced new rules that look set to escalate its ongoing battle with Apple. If enforced, the regulation could lead to deactivation of services of iPhone users in the country, unless Apple blinks first in a battle that has been brewing for quite some time. The Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulation, 2018 released by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday is “proposed to curb the problem of unsolicited commercial communication,” or as you and I know it, pesky calls and text messages. The provision that directly impacts Apple calls for telcos to “derecognise” devices that - among other things - do not allow installation of an app developed by the regulator. Part of TRAI’s  regulation  reads:

India vs England: Batsmen Will Hold The Key If India Are To Win Test Series In England, Says Sourav Ganguly

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Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly is of the view that the batsmen will have to deliver and accumulate 400-500 runs in the first innings if India are to win the five-match Test series against England. "(It will depend) on the batsmen. You have to score 400 runs in Test cricket. If they get 400 runs in the first innings, they will win Test matches," Ganguly told reporters at the Eden Gardens on Saturday. "They are a good team. If they bat well, they will do well in England. They can win the Test series. India has got a big chance of winning," he added. England recorded a resounding come-from-behind 2-1 ODI series win recently. After pocketing the T20 series and winning the first 50-over encounter convincingly,  Virat Kohli  and Co. slumped to heavy back-to-back reversals to lose their grip on the three-match rubber. From August 1, a new-look England Test side will look to improve their recent record in the longest format over five matches. Engla

Neymar Rules Out Transfer Move, Staying At Paris Saint-Germain

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Neymar, who became the world's most expensive footballer last year after moving to PSG from Barcelona, has repeatedly been linked to a move to Real Madrid. Brazilian superstar Neymar on Thursday sought to quash speculation about his future, insisting he planned to remain with  French giants Paris Saint-Germain . "I'm staying, I'm staying in Paris, I have a contract," Neymar told reporters at an auction to raise money for his charitable foundation in Sao Paulo. Neymar, who became the world's most expensive footballer last year after moving to PSG from Barcelona in a record 222 million euro (USD 264 million) deal, has repeatedly been linked to a move to Real Madrid. The European champions have issued a series of statements in recent weeks  denying they have an interest in signing the 26-year-old striker . Speculation of a Neymar move to the Bernabeu has intensified in the wake of  Cristiano Ronaldo's shock move to Juventus , a developme

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma's English Rendezvous With Shikhar Dhawan And Family.

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Team India skipper Virat Kohli is currently in England on national duty and his Bollywood actress wife Anushka Sharma is giving him company. While the internet is flodded with pictures of the two either hanging out together or shopping in Leeds, Shikhar Dhawan shared yet another picture on social media. Dhawan took to Twiiter and shared a picture of his family where the famous couple can also be seen chilling along. He captioned the image, "Just strolling around the street with these two strangers!" India,   on a tour of the United Kingdom , have so far played two Twenty20 International series (vs Ireland and England) and a One-Day International series against England. While the visitors comprehensively won both T20I series, they lost the three-match ODI series. Kohli was the only star performer in India's batting line-up, finishing as the second-highest run-scorer. Dhawan was not at his best and the middle-order continued to disappoint with the likes of

All You Need To Know About Sciatic Nerve Pain

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Sciatica is a pain which radiates along the path of sciatic nerve. This nerve is branched at your lower back and goes through hips, buttocks, down each leg. Sciatica nerve pain typically affects only one side of the body. Here's everything you need to know. HIGHLIGHTS Sciatic nerve is branched at your lower back and goes to hips, buttocks This nerve pain typically affects only one side of the body Exercising regularly can reduce risks of sciatica Sciatica is a pain which radiates along the path of sciatic nerve. This nerve is branched at your lower back and goes through hips, buttocks, down each leg. Sciatica nerve pain typically affects only one side of the body. This condition most commonly occurs when a herniated disk or narrowing of the spine or bone spur on the spine compresses a part of the nerve. This results in  inflammation , numbness in the affected leg and pain. Pain associated with sciatica can range from mild to severe. Most cases of sciatica ne

10 Confessions Of A First Time Mother

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Motherhood is not for the faint-hearted. It's one hell of a ride and these confessions from a new mom, are words laced with gold Motherhood is an experience that is beyond the array of even the floweriest of words. It is a state of mind that is eternally euphoric, challenging and overwhelmingly precious. As a young girl, I often looked up to my mother as an epitome of compassion, selflessness and love. Little did I realize at that vulnerable age that a mother's love was a blessing that perhaps, every child in the world is bestowed upon with. Right from the cradle to the grave, every baby that arrives in this world tags along a guardian angel in the form of a mother. I remember how overjoyed I was when I found out that we were going to be parents! I knew this was the next big thing that life had planned for me and I was more than happy to take on the responsibility that we were about to be blessed with. I can't even begin to share my excitement when I saw my baby

These 6 Habits Will Help You Become A Better Trader

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“People do not decide their futures, they decide their habits and their habits decide their futures.” -F. M. Alexander Habits are very powerful. Forming good habits, things that we do over and over again unconsciously, is what helps you reach your goals. A big part of your success as a trader will be determined by the habits you make and keep. Below is a list of a few that we recommend you incorporate as you progress as a trader. It is difficult to score without a goal It is hard to measure achievement if you don't know what you’re aiming for. You need to have a clear understanding of what you want to accomplish by trading online. Success will mean different things to different people so make sure you have well defined goals for yourself. Do you want to double your investment in a week or have 70% winning trades? Will the profits from trading be your only source of income or will it supplement your salary? Your goals may change with time so make sure you time so mak

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 6GB RAM Variant to Go on Sale in India Starting July 26

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HIGHLIGHTS Price of the variant is set at Rs. 14,999 It comes with an upgraded set of rear and front cameras The phone will be available exclusively via Flipkart ZenFone Max Pro M1  was  launched  in India originally in April 2018. While a 6GB RAM variant was announced at launch, it was not available immediately. The Taiwanese phone manufacturer on Friday has now announced that the most premium variant in the lineup, with 6GB of RAM, will go on sale in India starting July 26 exclusively via Flipkart. Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 6GB RAM price in India has been set at Rs. 14,999, which is the same price point that was announced at launch. At the  India launch of the  ZenFone 5Z  earlier this month, the company had said the 6GB RAM variant of the ZenFone Max Pro M1  will go on sale in India this month  - it appears to be keeping that promise. While all other specifications remain same, the 6GB LPDDR4X RAM variant of the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 has a 16-meg