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MAHE and Griffith University expand India-Australia academic partnership with dual Ph.D programme

MAHE and Griffith University expand India-Australia academic partnership with dual Ph.D programme

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | Photo Credit: File photo Manipal Academy of Higher Institution of Eminence (MAHE) in collaboration with Griffith University, Australia has launched a ‘Dual Award Doctoral Programme’ and formalised a joint commitment to establish the Griffith-MAHE Centre of Research Excellence at the MAHE Bengaluru campus. This initiative aims at addressing the growing need for globally connected and interdisciplinary doctoral training. The dual doctoral programme provides Ph.D scholars with access to academic supervisors from both MAHE and Griffith University. They will be enrolled in both the institutions simultaneously and will be awarded with doctoral degrees from both institutions upon completion. Scholars pursuing research will also earn a stipend ranging from ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 per month. Commenting on the partnership, Abhinav Bhatia, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, South Asia, Trade and Investment Queensland, said, “Queensland and India share a strong and growing relationship across education, research and innovation. Partnerships such as this demonstrate long-term institutional collaboration.” Both institutions will also establish a collaborative seed funding scheme, which is supported by an initial …

Ex-India Star Points Out ‘Key Battle’ In India-Australia Clash: “Struggled…”

Ex-India Star Points Out ‘Key Battle’ In India-Australia Clash: “Struggled…”

Virat Kohli in action during Champions trophy 2025© AFP Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu believes the clash between talismanic batter Virat Kohli and Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa will be a key battle to watch out for in the all-important Champions Trophy semifinal at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. Kohli has been dismissed five times by Zampa in ODIs since 2017, making this a keenly contested match-up on the slow pitches of Dubai. The India star has been dismissed five times by leg-spinners since the start of 2024, while amassing only 37 runs against them at a strike-rate of 48.68. “It’s going to be Adam Zampa versus Virat Kohli (a key battle in the semi-final). Virat has struggled a bit against leg-spinners lately, but the kind of form he has shown in this tournament will serve him well against Australia,” said Rayudu to JioHotstar. Against New Zealand on Sunday, Kohli got going with two edgy boundaries in his landmark 300th ODI game, before he cut one hard off Henry, but Glenn Phillips flew …

Chris Gaffaney, Richard Illingworth Named On-Field Umpires For India-Australia Semifinal

Chris Gaffaney, Richard Illingworth Named On-Field Umpires For India-Australia Semifinal

India take on Australia in Champions Trophy semifinal© AFP New Zealand’s Chris Gaffaney and England’s Richard Illingworth have been named as on-field umpires for the first 2025 Champions Trophy semifinal between India and Australia in Dubai, said the International Cricket Council (ICC). For Tuesday’s semifinal at the Dubai International Stadium, Michael Gough will serve as third umpire, while Andy Pycroft will take up the match referee’s duties. Illingworth continues in Dubai, having overseen India’s Group A clash with New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. Gaffaney, on the other hand, had been due to umpire Australia’s meeting with South Africa in Group B before it was abandoned due to rain in Rawalpindi. In the second semifinal in Lahore, Sri Lanka’s Kumar Dharmasena and Australia’s Paul Reiffel will be the on-field umpires for the clash between South Africa and New Zealand. Joel Wilson will be the third umpire, while Ranjan Madugalle will be the match referee for this encounter. Dharmasena was the on-field umpire for New Zealand’s win over Bangladesh in Group A, while Reiffel …

Better Than Ashes, India-Pakistan? Ricky Ponting’s Huge Claim About India-Australia Rivalry

Better Than Ashes, India-Pakistan? Ricky Ponting’s Huge Claim About India-Australia Rivalry

With unprecedented attendance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting asserted that it’s hard to argue that the rivalry between the two teams isn’t the biggest in world cricket. Historically, the England-Australia rivalry is seen as the biggest in Test cricket but the attendance record for the five-Test series between India and Australia stood at 8,37,879 with 3,73,691 spectators marking their attendance at Melbourne Cricket Ground across five days, surpassing the previous mark of 3,50,534 set in 1937. Ponting was stunned by the numbers and said it would be interesting to see the Ashes attendance when England come to get a better idea of the rivalry from the fan’s perspective. “I had a look at the numbers yesterday, it was something like 837,000 people came to watch the Test matches, which is unheard of here in Australia,” Ponting told The ICC Review. “So now that this series has happened, Australia have England coming out next summer so we’ll get a better idea then. If the numbers aren’t …

India-Australia FTA enabled over 14% export growth in 2023-24: Piyush Goyal | Latest News India

India-Australia FTA enabled over 14% export growth in 2023-24: Piyush Goyal | Latest News India

New Delhi: The India- Australia free trade agreement has been a “landmark” pact that enabled growth in exports by over 14% in 2023-24 and increased market access for Indian exporters, commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on the second anniversary of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). Commerce minister Piyush Goyal. (PTI) “This landmark agreement has brought with it increased market access for Indian exporters, expanded opportunities for MSMEs and farmers, and generated several employment avenues,” he said in a post on X. India signed an FTA with Australia on April 2, 2022 that was operationalised on December 29, 2022. He said the agreement also gave “notable boost” in IT/ITeS, business and travel services and post-study work and work holiday visas. “Since its signing, bilateral merchandise trade has more than doubled, surging from $12.2 billion in 2020-21 to $26 billion in 2022-23. Total trade, however, moderated in the year 2023-24 to $24 billion in 2023-24, with India’s exports to Australia growing by 14%. The current fiscal year continues to reflect strong momentum. Total merchandise …

Boxing Day Test: Additional water breaks, heat stress measures likely as Melbourne braces for record heat for fourth India-Australia Test | Cricket News

Boxing Day Test: Additional water breaks, heat stress measures likely as Melbourne braces for record heat for fourth India-Australia Test | Cricket News

The first day of the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India could see record heat, potentially leading to additional drinks breaks and forcing Cricket Australia issuing an advisory for fans. According to Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology, the temperature could touch 40 degree celsius in Melbourne on Day 1 of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test. The met bureau’s senior meteorologist Angus Hines said it could reach a ‘new weather record’. “A very hot Boxing Day for large parts of the country,” Hines told Fox News. “Melbourne could be the warmest day for the first day of the Boxing Day test that we’ve seen on record.” The Australian Guardian quoted Cricket Australia chief James Allsopp as saying that the ‘organisation would ensure appropriate messaging is used in the coming days’. “The big thing is just making sure we encourage everyone to take proper precautions,” he was quoted as saying. Allsopp added that spectators will be advised ‘to use sunscreen, bring hats and drink enough water.’ “For the players, they’ll probably be additional drinks breaks if it’s …

India-Australia Rivalry Bigger Than The Ashes? Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Says “It Is…”

India-Australia Rivalry Bigger Than The Ashes? Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Says “It Is…”

India’s Jasprit Bumrah (left) and Australia’s Travis Head During Perth Test.© AFP Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has given a huge statement regarding the India-Australia cricket rivalry. Albanese said that the the contest between the two sides is greater than the Ashes. Notably, Ashes is the Test series played between Australia and England’s men’s cricket teams. It is one of the biggest cricket contests in the world. When asked if the India-Australia cricket rivalry is bigger than the Ashes, Albanese came up with an affirmative reply. Speaking further on the topic, the PM termed it a “real rivalry”. “I think it (India-Australia rivalry) is now (bigger than the Ashes),” said the Australian Prime Minister on Fox Sports. “If you look at the IPL is just such a huge part of global cricket now. Prime Minister Modi, there I was there at Narendra Modi stadium there in Ahmedabad for the Test match and the crowd was enormous. Of course, it seats more people than any ground in the world and they’re so passionate,” Albanese. …

Amitabh Bachchan points out biased commentary during India-Australia cricket match, congratulates Abhishek Bachchan for THIS reason

Amitabh Bachchan points out biased commentary during India-Australia cricket match, congratulates Abhishek Bachchan for THIS reason

Amitabh Bachchan is quite honest about his opinions of many things. Often, we see the megastar tweet something random on different topics, which often receives interesting reactions. We all know that Big B is quite fond of sports, especially cricket. Like every Indian fan, he also gets enthusiastic while watching cricket and has several opinions. Well, that’s exactly what he did about the latest India vs. Australia test match series in Perth. Also Read – Amitabh Bachchan reviews son Abhishek Bachchan’s film I Want To Talk in an emotional note, ‘You are not…’ Amitabh Bachchan on India Vs Aus match The Sholay star believes that the commentary during the India vs Australia five-match test series was biased. India had set a target of 534 runs and defeated Australia by 295 runs. Amitabh Bachchan took to his blog on Tumblr to write about the match, pointing out the biased talks. He also celebrated how India beat the Aussies and won the game. Also Read – Abhishek Bachchan expresses gratitude towards wife Aishwarya Rai for sacrificing career …

While India-Australia will face off for WTC qualification, South Africa looking to sneak in edgeways after hammering Bangladesh | Cricket News

While India-Australia will face off for WTC qualification, South Africa looking to sneak in edgeways after hammering Bangladesh | Cricket News

While New Zealand are keen on maxing the mathematical chance they have of qualifying for the World Test Championship, India needs at least 4 wins out of 6 Tests – including at Mumbai – to keep other chasing teams at bay. However, South Africa have entered the ring climbing one spot in the points table, after registering an innings and 273 runs win in the second Test against Bangladesh on Thursday, their biggest victory in the history of Test cricket. It pushes them to 4th spot, with chances of shooting up even further. With a points percentage of 54.17, the Proteas went past Kiwis who are at 50 per cent. India and Australia are perched at the top with 62.82% (8 wins from 12 matches) and 62.50% (8 wins from 13 matches) respectively. The Border Gavaskar series will be a straight shoot-off, as India need 4 from 6 atleast, including the Mumbai Test and Australia require 5 off 7 to seal the top spot. New Zealand though will fancy their chances, given Australia and India …

“Always Been Huge…”: Usman Khawaja On India-Australia Rivalry

As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) approaches, the cricketing world is abuzz with anticipation of what is widely regarded as one of the sport’s most intense rivalries, India versus Australia. The series, set to commence on November 22, features the top two teams in Test cricket, adding an extra layer of excitement. Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has shared his thoughts on the significance of the rivalry. “We’re the world number one and number two teams really over the last two years. We were there at the last World Test Championship together. The rivalry has always been huge. I take it as a sign of respect, and I know that Indians love beating Australia in any form of cricket,” Khawaja said, according to Star Sports. “The tradition that Australia has had over so many years as being one of the dominating teams in world cricket has staked that reputation,” he added. He emphasized the tradition of excellence that Australia has maintained over the years which has cemented its reputation as a dominant force in world …