SA vs IND, 3rd Test: Virat Kohli’s batting was never a concern, very happy with his 79 – Vikram Rathour

Batting coach Vikram Rathour said Virat Kohli’s shot selection was better than his most recent knocks after the India captain came up with a gritty 79 on Day 1 of the 3rd and final Test against South Africa in Cape Town. Kohli hit his 2nd slowest fifty as the skipper batted out 201 deliveries to help India post 223 another disappointing effort from the batting unit, especially after opting to bat. Speaking to the press after 11 wickets fell on Day 1 of the 3rd Test at Newlands, Vikram Rathour…

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This investor is bullish on Alibaba, says now is a ‘great opportunity’ to buy

Lockdowns in China could be a boon for businesses like Alibaba, says Sam Le Cornu of Stonehorn Global Partners, who said his firm is buying more shares in the Chinese tech giant. “We’re increasing our position in Alibaba,” Le Cornu, CEO and co-founder at the investment management firm, told CNBC’s “Street Signs Asia” on Thursday. “Based on valuations and the earnings outlook, we see that it’s a buying opportunity.” As the pandemic stretches into its third year, China continues to press on in its strict zero-Covid strategy, with lockdowns being implemented…

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Android 13 Tiramisu screenshots leaked, reveal big changes coming to Android

Android 12 still remains to be seen on most smartphones, yet we may already have our first look at its next version. Expected to be called Android Tiramisu, Android 13 will likely go into its first round of developer testing in February next year, if Google follows its annual timeline. Before that, a new report hints at some of the new features we can expect to see on it. The report comes from XDA Developers, which has managed to attain some screenshots of Android 13 from a source “with access…

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From iPhone 13 to polishing cloth, every product Apple introduced in 2021

Few companies make a profound impact on consumers’ daily lives as Apple does. Although Apple’s product lineup is relatively small compared to that of its rivals, its products reach a broad set of users despite its premium pricing. Even though there weren’t many sweeping changes in 2021, the year will be best remembered for fixing things that most mattered to end consumers. The new MacBook Pros and iMacs with Apple’s own chipsets, a new iPad mini and the improved line of iPhones seem to have retained Cupertino’s charm in the second pandemic…

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Moto G71 5G price in India leaks ahead of January 10 unveiling

After a leak talked about January 10 being the launch date for the Moto G71 5G in India, the company went ahead and officially confirmed the date a few days ago. While we wait for the G71 5G to join the G51 5G and the G31 in the Indian market, today one prolific tipster on Twitter went ahead and revealed the upcoming handset’s price for the subcontinent. As you can see, it’s going to cost you INR 18,999, which at this point in time translates into approximately $255 or €225. That would make it INR 4,000 more expensive than the…

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Putin to the West: ‘It is not us who threaten anyone’

Russian President Vladimir Putin urged the West on Thursday to “immediately” meet Russia’s demand for security guarantees precluding NATO’s expansion to Ukraine, saying the U.S. is “on the threshold of our home.” Speaking during a marathon annual news conference, the Russian leader welcomed talks with the U.S., which he said are set to start in Geneva next month, as a “positive” move, but warned that Moscow expects the discussion to produce quick results. “We have clearly and precisely let them know that any further NATO expansion eastward is unacceptable,” Putin…

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