Sania Mirza, who needs no introduction finally ended her eminent Tennis Career on Friday after she lost the Australian Open Mixed Doubled Final. Brazilian players Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos defeated the Indian pair Sania and Rohan Matos 7-6 and 6-7. Sania congratulated the winners and started talking about her journey and couldn’t hold back her tears. Previously, she announced that she will be ending her career with the Australian Open 2023.
"Sorry guys…" 🥹❤️
Indian doubles legend Sania Mirza was overcome with emotion as she bowed out of grand slam tennis. Congrats on an incredible career! 👏👏
After she began talking, she had to take pause and burst out crying. It was an emotional moment for the fans and the entire nation to see the legend at the last stage of her career.
“My professional career started in Melbourne… I couldn’t think of a better arena to finish my [Grand Slam] career at. Rod Laver Arena has been special. Never thought I’d be able to play in a Grand Slam final, in front of my son.” she added.
Credits- myKhel
She was World No.1 for 91 weeks at the WTA Doubles in the women’s doubles category. She put up a great with Bopana but couldn’t beat the Brazilian pair. It was the 11th Grand Slam of her career. Mirza has won a total of 43 doubles titles.
In the game, Sania Sania did struggle but looked like she could win the match. The game ended in a loss but she will be playing in the final tournament at WTA 1000 event in Dubai in February 2022.
Credits- Sportstar- The Hindu
Sania Mirza started playing Tennis when she was just six. She’s also the first Indian woman to win the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) title. Her first international match was in 1999 when she represented India at the World Junior Championship in Jakarta. She has won six grand slam titles. She shared a compilation of notes to express gratitude towards her parents, coach, family, and friends. She mentioned that the main reason for her retirement was her son Ishaan Mirza Malik who needed more of her time.
In response to yesterday’s report that the long-rumoured OnePlus Pad would be unveiled on February 7 at the OnePlus 11 global launch, we now have confirmation that the tablet will in fact be unveiled during the event. The OnePlus 11, Buds Pro 2 earphones, and the rumoured OnePlus Pad are among the gadgets that are anticipated to be on display, according to OnePlus India.
OnePlus Pad – Everything we need to Know
The tablet has been rumoured since 2021, but this is the first official teaser. There is currently no information available on the device’s specifications, but given the strong ties between OnePlus and Oppo, it wouldn’t be unexpected to see a rebranded Oppo Pad or Oppo Pad Air.
To release the renderings of the upcoming OnePlus Pad, prolific leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer (@OnLeaks) has joined forces with MySmartPrice. This is the first time we’ve seen the tablet’s design.
Credit: @OnLeaks
According to the renderings, the tablet would have a metal unibody chassis. Furthermore, it will have identical side bezels on both sides, one of which will house the front-facing camera.
The back of the device will include an odd-looking camera, the OnePlus logo, and branding. In contrast to the majority of tablets now on the market, all of these will be arranged such that they can be viewed in landscape mode.
Credit: @OnLeaks
While the power button will be on top, the volume controls will be on the right side. A connector will be on the left side, which may be for the official stylus accessory.
Finally, the tipper claims that the tablet will sport an 11.6-inch display. It’s unfortunate that it’s unclear whether the panel will be an OLED or an LCD.
Given that the actual announcement is still scheduled for approximately two weeks from now, we anticipate learning more about this tablet in the upcoming days.
In recent years, Google has made several significant changes to its Android operating system in India. These changes have been aimed at making the platform more accessible and user-friendly for Indian users, as well as addressing concerns raised by the Indian government.
One of the most notable changes that they have made to Android in India is the introduction of a new data-saving feature called “Google Go.” This feature allows users to save data while using the internet and also provides a faster and more lightweight version of Google Search. It is designed to work well on slower internet connections, a common issue in India.
Another major change that Google has made to Android in India is the introduction of the “Google Assistant” feature. This feature allows users to control their phones and access information using voice commands. It also allows users to access information in multiple languages, including Hindi and English, which is important for users in India who may not be fluent in English.
A certain list of changes for Android:
Individual Google apps may now be licensed for pre-installation on devices by OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers).
A dialogue to select their default search engine will appear during device setup for new users.
In order to allow Google partners to create incompatible or forked versions of Android, the compatibility restrictions will be changed.
In-app digital content can be purchased using choice billing, which gives users the option of using Google Play‘s billing system or a different one of their choosing.
To reduce security threats, the method for sideloading apps onto Android devices has changed. Applications downloaded directly from developers’ websites would fall under this category.
The business will broaden the scope of its online support materials by including information on Google Play Services and how their service charges are applied.
In terms of positioning and marketing tactics, the Indian government has been very severe with Google. For having limitations on device manufacturers regarding the pre-installation of applications and search engine monopoly, Google was fined $161 Million (Rs. 1337.76 crores) back in October. Google had intended to prevent the CCI (Competition Commission of India) from enforcing these orders by highlighting the need to modify agreements with more than 1100 device manufacturers nationwide.
Overall, Google’s changes to Android in India demonstrate the company’s commitment to making its platform more accessible and user-friendly for Indian users.
Keylor Navas could sign for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League soon. The Costa Rican has found it hard for game time to come by with PSG, as Gianluigi Donnarumma has been chosen as the first-choice goalkeeper.
The injury to Dean Henderson pushed the Tricky Trees to consider a new goalkeeper. And the 36-year-old could be what they need at this stage of the season. However, it would make things difficult for him once Henderson is back and fully fit.
Keylor Navas open to trying Premier League experience
Nottingham Forest are seriously interested in signing Keylor Navas on loan from PSG. Concrete idea as he'd be open to try Premier League experience. 🚨🇨🇷 #NFFC
Deal depends on Paris Saint-Germain – French club will decide whether they want to loan Keylor out or not. pic.twitter.com/G289G5FxZz
The veteran has only made two appearances for the Parisians this season, both of which have come in the domestic Cup.
The signing won’t be permanent – it will be a loan deal, potentially until the end of the season. It depends on PSG and whether they will actually consider loaning the goalkeeper out for the remainder of the season.
Nottingham Forest have not received any indication from PSG as of yet, and it remains to be seen whether he will make the move now.
Keylor Navas is most fondly remembered for his time at Real Madrid, with whom he won a hat-trick of Champions League trophies. He was close to joining Napoli this summer, but talks with PSG collapsed in the end and he ended up staying at the Parc de Princes.
A lot of us who do need a desktop for work or play often cannot figure out how to build it or which component to go for, however, pre-built gaming PCs sometimes solve the problem for your complete. Also, the older generations of these Gaming PCs are on sale frequently, making it better value for the money you are looking to spend.
So, here we have this ROG Strix GT15 gaming desktop for review with good hardware specifications boasting a Core i5-12400F and RTX 3060 Ti which should be sufficient for FHD/QHD gaming needs. Currently, retailing for ₹1,33,990, this is slightly expensive but is it worth buying the pre-built gaming PC? Let’s find out:
ASUS ROG Strix GT15 Specifications
Processor: 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12400F, 2.5 GHz Base Speed, 18M Cache, up to 4.4 GHz Max Turbo Speed, 6 cores
Memory: 16GB (8GB U-DIMM *2) DDR4, Support Up to 64GB | Storage: 1TB SATA 7200RPM 3.5″ HDD + 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Performance SSD
Motherboard: Intel B660 Chipset, | Form Factor: Micro ATX | Thermal : Air Cooler | Serial ATA: 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports | Power: 700W power supply (80+ Gold, peak 750W)
Chassis: Transparent Side Panel | Customizable Aura Sync RGB lighting | Size: 29 Litres| Weight: 11.00 kg | Special air intake design for airflow across the top, front & bottom of the chassis.
Design & Build Quality
Though I am not a very fan of pre-built gaming PCs yes for people who don want any headache to make a new one by scratch then the ROG Strix GT15 is a nice-looking one. It has its unique design, is sleek in terms of overall form factor, has a good amount of lighting and has sturdy build quality.
This ROG Strix GT15 gaming desktop has a built-in carrying handle making it easier to bring your PC to LANs, tournaments, and more. There’s a handle that helps to hang up your headphones in style on a hook sleekly incorporated into the chassis, overall the ROG inscription, logo and RGB make it look attractive.
Performance
Sporting an older 6-core Intel Core i5-12400F processor might raise some questions for you but it’s surprisingly good, however, I didn’t like ASUS has used 16GB DDR4 barebone RAM and not performance ones. So, though it’s upgradeable, we will encourage you to upgrade to faster and better quality in future.
In terms of SSD, you have a faster 512GB Gen4 SSD as a boot drive and 1TB HDD to store all your games, a 7200RPM one is good though for normal usage. Now you have the highly-loved NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics inside which I would say changes the game totally, as you know, this card is a very sweet GPU for most gamers.
Talking here about the raw performance of this ASUS ROG Strix GT15 gaming desktop, most gamers will be satisfied because the Intel processor performs quite well in day-to-day tasks. Not only for now but also if you plan to use this PC in future, you are covered because a 6-core chip should do well 3-4 years down the line.
In our dedicated review of this Core i5-12400F processor, we already told about its dominant performance and is a good Ryzen 5 5600X alternative. Though we used liquid cooling and DDR5 RAM, however for this ROG Strix GT15 gaming desktop has some performance differences, here are some numbers:
Geekbench
Single-core
1669
Multi-core
8362
Cinebench R15
Single-core
235
Multi-core
1545
Cinebench R20
Single-core
646
Multi-core
4593
Cinebench R23
Single-core
1675
Multi-core
12320
CPU-Z
Single-core
671.4
Multi-core
4913.7
Here are some more productivity benchmarks for this ROG Strix GT15:
As we already said the RTX 3060 Ti graphics card is the fan’s favourite GPU because of its raw horsepower and has the best price-to-performance ratio in the whole RTX 30 series. In the productivity benchmarks you see some fantastic numbers thanks to the superb combo of Core i5-12400F and RTX 3060 Ti.
Even in 2023, compared against the mighty RTX 40-series which is again a bit costlier, this 8GB GDDR6 RTX 3060 Ti seems to be a good option overall.
See our detailed RTX 3060 Ti review for more info, however, overall, if you ask about the relative performance of this ROG Strix GT15 gaming desktop as a whole it would be good, ideal for basic usage. So, anyone who is looking for a higher-end workload should consider the i7 variant for future-proofing this variant though can be good for basic-to-medium users, casual gamers or students.
Gaming
Coming to the main aspect here, i.e. gaming the ASUS ROG Strix GT15 gaming desktop is carefully designed to give you the best gaming performance. Even though it’s a generation old but still performs very well even in 2023, it just slays 1080p gaming thanks to the RTX 3060 Ti which is powerful for QHD/4K gaming as well.
We have primarily used this desktop for FHD gaming to showcase the raw performance of this gaming desktop as a whole, however, if you intend to see how this RTX 3060 Ti performs look at our detailed RTX 3060 Ti review. So, let’s see how this ROG Strix GT15 gaming desktop performs in modern games:
Apex Legends
Assassian’s Creed Valhalla
CS GO
Far Cry 6
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
PUBG PC
Rainbow Six Extraction
Stray
World War Z
As you see in the gaming results, our ROG Strix GT15 gaming desktop delivers healthy frame rates at FHD without any compromise, also expect good QHD gaming performance as well. In the native game tests, the RTX 3060 Ti shows how good it still is even in 2023 and continues to deliver good value.
Battlefield 2042
F1 22
GOD of War
Gotham Knights
Spider Man Remastered
Uncharted – Legacy of Thieves Collection
Watch Dogs Legion
Now, let’s how the desktop performs in games where you have DLSS support, yes, NVIDIA’s DLSS could really help upscale performance without much difference in quality. We set DLSS at Quality and got decent uplift, frankly not needed when you are playing at FHD but if you play at QHD or even 4K, you can use DLSS and get good results.
Overall, in gaming, the ASUS ROG Strix GT15 is a great option for anyone who is looking for crazy FHD gaming numbers or even a good QHD gaming desktop. Made to last a couple of years down the line, having DLSS support to upscale future games is obviously a positive sign. If you are someone who needs good gaming performance and your price range is around Rs.1.2-3 lakhs then this ROG Strix GT15 seriously makes sense.
Thermals
Being a professional OEM, Asus has taken good care of the thermals with its innovative design of the ROG Strix GT15, doing usual tasks you won’t even hear the fans spinning and it only churns out when you do heavy workloads like gaming. Even in low-intensity games, the intelligent cooling does help and the cabinet fans only spin when it senses that heat is generated.
PCMark10 Extended Benchmark Thermal Monitoring
PCMark10 Extended Benchmark Thermal Monitoring
Though during gaming the fans go very loud, unlike the silent ones you can buy from the market, however, the aerodynamic chassis has widened vents that stealthily direct more cool air through the internal cooling system. So, most of the time, the temperatures of both CPU and GPU are in check, never crossing 80 degrees celsius.
Connectivity & I/O
Lastly, for connectivity & I/O, ASUS has left no complaints for you, on this ASUS ROG Strix GT15 you get one reversible Type-C (USB-C) port on the front with a bandwidth of 10Gbps via USB 3.2 Gen 2 for fast charging and data transfer. Also, you have a Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 port on the front along with headphones/mic jacks.
On the rear end though you have a plethora of ports, five Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, HDMI 2.0b port, and the GPU has its own 3x DP, and 1 x HDMI port. Overall, in terms of connectivity, you are covered and you also get the perfect combo of Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth 5.1, which again performs as expected.
Verdict
So, should you buy this ROG Strix GT15 gaming desktop with a Core i5 processor and RTX 3060 Ti? Well, if you are someone who is not familiar with PC building but still needs a Gaming PC which is both powerful and doesn’t give you any hassle this is a good option, however, for PC builders this is on the expensive side.
Though I have no complaints regarding the performance of this ASUS ROG Strix GT15 desktop and its design and connectivity, all aspects are good if it only could have been more aggressively priced it would be easier to recommend.
However, for the past few months, I have seen this desktop going on sale at around Rs.1.2lakh effectively and at that pricing, it’s a good overall package. For most users, it should solve all the gaming needs and day-to-day workloads, and also enjoy 3 years warranty on the device.
beIN SPORTS will become home to world-class motorsport broadcasting the Formula One World Championship to Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Philippines, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia
New deal puts beIN SPORTS in pole position as the number one pan-regional broadcaster in the region.
Deal runs until the conclusion of the 2025 season, showing beIN’s long-term ambitions in the region.
Unmatched availability of entirety of Formula One World Championship on all beIN Sports linear channels and OTT platform beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
beIN SPORTS has secured exclusive rights to the Formula 1 World Championships in ten territories across Asia. The new media rights agreement begins in 2023 and runs until the conclusion of the 2025 championship which will include rights to all Grand Prix’s, Sprint Races, Qualifying and Practice sessions.
Coverage begins with the season opener, the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix from the Sakhir International Circuit from 3-5 March. The popular night race, the Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix, takes place from the 15-17September, with the 2023 Formula One season concluding in the twilight of the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from 24-26 November.
Other notable races include the returning Qatar Grand Prix from 6-8 October, following hot on the heels of Qatar’s successful hosting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The new race on the calendar for 2023 is the Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix taking place 16-18 November, which will see the drivers race along the iconic strip in F1’s first Saturday race for almost 40 years.
The ten Asian territories included in the agreement are Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Philippines, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia.
Formula 1’s coverage on beIN SPORTS channels will be available on major pay-tv platforms in the region, including on beIN’s live streaming app, beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
beIN SPORTS To Exclusively Broadcast Formula 1 In 10 Territories In Asia
Mike Kerr, Managing Director beIN Asia Pacific, said: “We are extremely excited to add Formula 1 as we continue to invest in strengthening our ever-expanding line-up of sports content for our viewers. With the rapid growth Formula 1 has experienced in recent years, we look forward to working alongside Formula 1 to broaden its fan base in our markets by bringing an unparalleled viewing experience across all screens.”
Ian Holmes, Director of Media Rights and Content Creation at Formula 1, said: “Following a number of years of growing interest across Asia, we are delighted to announce this partnership with beIN SPORTS. As Formula 1 continues to attract new fans around the world, world class broadcasting is key, and this agreement will allow us to find new and innovative ways for our Asian fans to follow and engage with our sport.”
Kicking off in Bahrain and concluding in Abu Dhabi, motorsport fans can look forward to another season full of drama and excitement. Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen will be looking to defend his crown, having won the last two drivers titles. His team will also be defending the Constructors’ Championship, having dethroned Mercedes to claim the title for the first time in eight seasons.
Formula One joins a packed schedule of live premium sporting action on beIN SPORTS. In 2022, beIN acquired two tennis Grand Slams – Australian Open and Roland-Garros – in 10 territories across the Asia region, covering five editions of the tournament – from 2022 to 2026. beIN’s breadth of sports content includes the ATP Tour, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, FA Cup, LaLiga, Serie A, Ligue 1, and more – sealing beIN SPORTS’ position as the number one multi-sport destination in Asia.
The top two teams of the Premier League will now face each other in the FA Cup fourth-round tie. Premier League leaders, Arsenal will travel to Manchester with the hope of continuing their red-hot form against Pep Guardiola’s team as well.
Mikel Arteta has built a strong core group of players at Arsenal with an elite mentality and they are pretty much flying in the league at the halfway stage. However, you can’t put aside Guardiola’s team at any moment who are just 5 points behind them. So, if Arsenal can beat City in this FA Cup fourth-round tie, it will give them an added push for the Premier League title race.
Manchester City defeated Chelsea 4-0 in the previous round of the FA Cup while Arsenal had a comfortable 3-0 win against Oxford United to set up this meeting. It promises to be an exciting tie as both the teams would be willing to get the better of one another.
Rayo Vallecano left-back Fran Garcia could rejoin Real Madrid in the coming days. He was once part of their academy, but left the club in 2020 in search of first team opportunities.
At the time, the Spanish giants had agreed a sell-on clause worth 50%. And as a result, they will be able to sign him for a fee as low as €5 million. The player is keen on a return to Santiago Bernabeu in the coming days, and it could happen if the two parties can reach an agreement soon.
Fran Garcia nearing Real Madrid return soon
Real Madrid are planning to activate the buy option clause for Fran García with fullback to re-join Real next summer, as @diarioas reported today — not done but advanced. 🚨⚪️ #RealMadrid
Real had 50% sell-on clause as part of the deal so final investment would be only €5m. pic.twitter.com/xZEORNZJka
At the time, his academy club wanted to sign him and loan him back to Rayo. But, it was not possible due to the restrictions in place in Spain. As a result, a verbal agreement could be in place between the two parties very soon for a move in the summer.
Bayer Leverkusen and Inter Milan have registered their interest in the player as well. But, he is prioritising a return to the Bernabeu above all else.
Last season, Fran Garcia told AS: “My dream would be to return, I wish I could have that opportunity. But right now I have to focus on my current team. I will give everything on the field as I’ve done before.”
Ferland Mendy has been linked with an exit from the club for a while. And now, it seems like Garcia could be the man to replace him at left-back from next season.
Andrey Santos was one of the first signings for Chelsea during the winter transfer window. He joined the Blues from Vasco da Gama in his native Brazil for €12.5 million, and is showing exactly why he was signed in the U-20 South American Championships.
The midfielder has scored three goals in as many games with Brazil’s youth team, including a stunning solo goal. He is showing maturity beyond his years, and could be set for a first team opportunity with Chelsea upon his return.
Andrey Santos impressing for Brazil in U20 Championships
Chelsea invested €12.5m on Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos at the end of December…
…and his value is rising as he scored three goals in three games at the U20 South American Championship — as a midfielder 🔵⭐️🇧🇷
“Everyone knows it has always been a dream to represent my country,” Santos, who captains Brazil at the U20 level, explained in an interview.
“I have to enjoy every moment, every participation, and it’s clear how happy I am to be here, to be at Granja to represent Brazilian football.
“I got there [Chelsea], talked to them, and they made me feel at ease, accepted my decision, and wished me good luck. I’m sure they’re rooting for me, they’ve already sent me a message to keep it up. And I hope to continue like this to continue bearing fruit and happiness for Brazil and for Chelsea.”
The youngster has attracted a lot of praise for his non-stop playing ability. And he could become a very important player for the Blues if he is given an opportunity. Andrey Santos could be the answer to Chelsea’s creative problems from midfield, given his high frequency to play line breaking passes.
Experiencing traumatic events, like natural disasters, the passing of a family member, or a violent act can have life-altering effects. Unsurprisingly, the intensity of such incidents can leave life-long imprints on our minds, triggering extreme anxiety and fear when even the thought of something remotely similar occurs. This is known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that can develop after a person has experienced or witnessed such agonizing events. As someone with PTSD, you may often relive the disturbing incident through nightmares and flashbacks while avoiding situations or people that remind you of it, which can seriously meddle with your day-to-day life.
Fortunately, many treatments for the condition are available today, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is considered one of the most effective types of treatment for PTSD.
What is EMDR?
The therapy involves recalling traumatic memories while the therapist guides the patient through different forms of bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, taps, or tones. This is thought to help the brain process and integrate the traumatic memories, decreasing symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and emotional distress.
EMDR activates the brain’s natural healing processes, allowing the patient to digest and make sense of the traumatic event. Bilateral stimulation helps to activate the processing of traumatic memories stored in the limbic system, which is responsible for emotions and memories, and moves them to the neocortex, the part of the brain responsible for language and logic, allowing for better integration and understanding of the memories. This process can help the brain make new associations with the traumatic memory and reduce its emotional distress.
In recent years, mental health disorders have been on the rise, with PTSD affecting 8 million people worldwide every year (Anbesaw et al., 2022). However, around 60% of individuals with mental illness do not receive any treatment or medication (Covington, 2023). What holds them back is stigma, the fear of being judged by others, and distrust in the medical provider’s ability to help (Clearview Treatment Programs, 2022), among many others. If the aforementioned reasons keep you from seeking therapy, TurboEMDR can help you change your days. Here’s how!
What is TurboEMDR?
TurboEMDR is a leading provider of virtual Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, with hundreds of successful online sessions every month. The platform is developed by mental health professionals and practitioners, keeping patients in mind. It follows the traditional one-on-one EMDR therapy method.
What makes TurboEMDR emdr online tool so unique is that it can be used independently without needing a therapist. Comprehensive guidance and instructions to help users understand and use the platform therapeutically to maximize its benefits are available. Moreover, its user-friendly interface makes it easy to navigate, allowing you to conduct your therapy sessions independently. Thus, removing all the barriers that keep you from transforming your life for the best.
