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SA-W vs IND-W, 2nd T20I, Match Prediction: Who will today’s game between South Africa Women and India Women?

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SA-W vs IND-W, 2nd T20I, Match Prediction: Who will today’s game between South Africa Women and India Women?

SA-W vs IND-W, 2nd T20I, Match Prediction: Who will today’s game between South Africa Women and India Women?

The stage is set for a high-stakes encounter at Kingsmead, Durban, as India Women look to bounce back after a narrow defeat in the series opener. South Africa Women currently lead the 5-match series 1-0, making this second fixture a ‘must-win’ for the visitors if they want to keep the momentum from their recent series win over Australia.

The series opener at Kingsmead proved to be a high-octane thriller, ultimately seeing South Africa Women seize a 1-0 lead with a clinical six-wicket victory secured with just five balls remaining. India’s innings was a tale of missed opportunities; despite a resilient 47 from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and an explosive 34-run cameo from Shafali Verma, their final total of 157/7 felt slightly under-par on a Durban surface that traditionally eases out under the lights. The visitors struggled to find the late-innings acceleration needed to put the game out of reach, leaving their bowlers with a narrow margin for error.

In response, the Proteas timed their chase to perfection, anchored by a classy 51 from captain Laura Wolvaardt. While the Indian bowlers kept things tight in the middle overs, Annerie Dercksen provided the decisive finishing fireworks, blasting an unbeaten 44 off 34 balls to guide her side home. On the bowling front, Ayabonga Khaka was the standout performer and the primary difference-maker for the hosts, dismantling the Indian top order to finish with exceptional figures of 3/16. For India, Shreyanka Patil was the lone bright spot in the attack, picking up 2/26 and keeping the contest alive until the final over.

SA-W vs IND-W, 2nd T20I: Match details

  • Date and Time: April 19; 5:30 pm IST / 12:00 pm GMT/ 2:00 pm local
  • Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

SA-W vs IND-W, Head-to-Head Record in T20Is

Matches played: 20 | South Africa Women: 07 | India Women: 10 | No result: 03

Kingsmead Pitch Report

The surface at Kingsmead, Durban, for the 2nd T20I is expected to be a well-balanced deck that offers a fair contest between bat and ball. Traditionally known for its extra bounce and carry, the pitch will likely assist the pace bowlers in the initial Powerplay, rewarding those who hit the deck hard. As the game progresses, the surface tends to become slightly two-paced, making technical stroke-play essential for the batters. With this being an afternoon start, the dew factor will be minimal, allowing spinners to maintain a solid grip and find turn in the second innings. Since chasing can become tricky if the pitch slows down, the captain winning the toss might prefer to bat first and set a target around the 145–155 mark.

Squads

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Sune Luus, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Kayla Reyneke, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Anneke Bosch, Ayanda Hlubi, Tebogo Macheke, Eliz-mari Marx

India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Arundhati Reddy, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kashvee Gautam, Anushka Sharma, Uma Chetry, Bharti Fulmali

Also READ: Laura Wolvaardt, Annerie Dercksen and Ayabonga Khaka star as South Africa cruise past India in 1st Women’s T20I

SA-W vs IND-W, 2nd T20I: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

  • South Africa Women wins the toss and bats first
  • South Africa Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
  • South Africa Women’s total score: 160-170

Case 2:

  • India Women wins the toss and bats first
  • India Women’s powerplay score: 45-55
  • India Women’s total score: 170-180

Match result: India Women to win the contest.

Also READ: SA-W vs IND-W, T20I Series: Date, Match Time, Broadcast and Live Streaming details

This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

Rajasthan Royals’ message to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after golden duck revealed

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Rajasthan Royals’ message to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after golden duck revealed

Rajasthan Royals (RR) head coach Kumar Sangakkara offered advice to 15-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of their match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The former Sri Lanka cricketer stated that the youngster should be allowed to experience failure without any unnecessary external pressure.

Sangakkara’s comments came after Sooryavanshi’s golden duck against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2026. The opener has scored 200 runs in five matches at an average of 40.00 and a strike rate of 263.15. He will next be seen in action against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Sunday, April 19.

You’re Allowed to Fail – Kumar Sangakkara Shares Message to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has captured attention across the country with his fearless approach against top fast bowlers. Despite a recent golden duck against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kumar Sangakkara said that Sooryavanshi has the ability to read match situations well.

“My message to Vaibhav is simple: enjoy everything. Whether it’s 100 off 35 balls, 50 off 15, or a first-ball duck — you’re allowed to score runs, and you’re allowed to fail. It’s part and parcel of cricket,” Sangakkara said.

“Vaibhav is such an exciting young player. People talk about talent, but they should also understand the amount of work he puts in at the nets. He reads the game really well, anticipates situations, and plans against bowlers effectively,” he added.

He’ll Figure Things Out as He Goes Along – Kumar Sangakkara on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Kumar Sangakkara defended the failure, stating that low scores are a natural part of T20 cricket, especially for aggressive openers. He stated that such setbacks are expected in a high-risk format and should not be overanalyzed, backing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to grow through experience.

“The nature of opening in T20 cricket today is all-out attack. He’ll figure things out as he goes along. For a player like that, sometimes the less said, the better,” Sangakkara explained.

“I just want him to remain that 15-year-old kid who goes out and bats with a sense of wonder. That’s how he’ll truly progress. Low scores will happen to him and to everyone else, but I’m very happy to have Vaibhav with us,” he concluded.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Impresses Early but Faces Reality of Aggressive Approach

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi entered the tournament after a strong Under-19 World Cup, where he won the Player of the Tournament award. The teenager scored 52 off 17 balls against Chennai Super Kings. He also hit a six off Jasprit Bumrah on his first ball against Mumbai Indians.

Sooryavanshi attacked Josh Hazlewood of Royal Challengers Bengaluru with three boundaries and a six. However, his aggressive style carries risks, as Praful Hinge dismissed him for a golden duck against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers Praful Hinge and Sakib Husain reduced Rajasthan Royals to 9/5 in three overs while defending 217. Rajasthan Royals were bowled out for 159 in 19 overs. They will face Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday after their first loss in five matches.

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Giridih News :कायस्थ समाज के हर कार्य में हर संभव साथ दूंगा : सुदिव्य सोनू

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Giridih News :कायस्थ समाज के हर कार्य में हर संभव साथ दूंगा : सुदिव्य सोनू

Giridih News :कायस्थ समाज के हर कार्य में हर संभव साथ दूंगा : सुदिव्य सोनू

समारोह की अध्यक्षता करते हुए अधिवक्ता संघ के अध्यक्ष प्रकाश सहाय ने कहा कि डॉ राजेंद्र भवन के ऊपर एक सुदृढ़ पुस्तकालय बनेगा. मौके पर झारखंड के पूर्व मंत्री चंद्रमोहन प्रसाद, महासचिव चुन्नूकांत, त्रिभुवन दयाल, सतीश कुंदन, अखिल भारतीय कायस्थ महासभा के अध्यक्ष विनय प्रसाद बक्शी, सचिव संजीवनाथ धूल्लू, डॉ रीतेश सिन्हा, सीए पीके दत्ता, राकेश सिन्हा, राजेश सिन्हा, पुष्पा सिन्हा, सिंकू सिन्हा, संदीप कुमार सिन्हा (टिंकू), रितेश सिन्हा, राजेश सिन्हा, बबलू सिन्हा, नीतीश आनंद, श्रेयांस कुमार, तनुजा सहाय, पूनम सहाय, वार्ड पार्षद संगीता सिन्हा आदि शामिल थे.

साशाबाम के प्रतिनिधिमंडल ने मंत्री को सौंपा ज्ञापन

सार्वभौम शाकद्वीपीय ब्राह्मण महासंघ (साशाबाम) के राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष दीपक उपाध्याय के नेतृत्व में प्रतिनिधिमंडल ने झारखंड के नगर विकास मंत्री सुदिव्य कुमार से गिरिडीह में मुलाकात की. महासंघ ने झारखंड सरकार से मांग की है कि राज्य में सवर्ण समाज के आर्थिक और सामाजिक स्थिति का सर्वेक्षण, संवर्धन और संरक्षण के लिए सवर्ण आयोग का गठन करे. मंत्री ने आश्वस्त किया है कि इस संबंध में सवर्णों के एक प्रतिनिधिमंडल को जल्द ही मुख्यमंत्री हेमंत सोरेन से मिलवायेंगे. सरकार भी इस दिशा में आगे बढ़ना चाहती है. सरकार चाहती है कि झारखंड का सर्वांगीण विकास समाज के सभी वर्गों को साथ लेकर चला जाये. प्रतिनिधिमंडल में महासंघ के राष्ट्रीय संगठन महामंत्री चंदन मिश्र भी साथ में थे.

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तीन दिवसीय 24 कुंडीय गायत्री महायज्ञ को लेकर किया गया भूमि पूजन

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तीन दिवसीय 24 कुंडीय गायत्री महायज्ञ को लेकर किया गया भूमि पूजन

मानसी. प्रखंड के अमनी पंचायत स्थित अमनी गांव में तीन दिवसीय 24 कुंडीय गायत्री महायज्ञ को लेकर रविवार को भूमिपूजन किया गया. जहां शक्तिपीठ खगड़िया के तमाम ट्रस्ट व गायत्री परिवार के विद्वान उपासकों ने वैदिक मंत्रोच्चार के साथ भूमिपूजन किया, जिसमें मुख्य अतिथि प्रखंड विकास पदाधिकारी राजीव कुमार मौजूद थे. वही यज्ञ स्थल पर धर्म ध्वज का आरोहण प्रखंड विकास पदाधिकारी ने किया एवं उन्हें तिलक चंदन एवं चादर से सम्मानित किया गया. मौके पर महा आयोजक मुनी लाल सिंह, आयोजन समिति अध्यक्ष पूर्व मुखिया प्रमोद कुमार सिंह, महासचिव विजयकांत सिंह, कोषाध्यक्ष पूर्व सरपंच रामप्रवेश यादव, जिला संयोजक मृत्युंजय कुमार, ट्रस्ट के डॉक्टर बिजेंद्र विद्यार्थी, त्रिभुवन सिंह, कार्यकर्ता गणेश यादव, लाल बहादुर सिंह, बिहारी सिंह, रामप्रवेश सिंह, सरिता कुमारी, भोला सिंह, उमेश प्रसाद सहित मुख्य अजमान संतोष कुमार, अवधेश मंडल मौजूद थे.

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Rumen Radev looks set to win Bulgarian Parliamentary election

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Rumen Radev looks set to win Bulgarian Parliamentary election

Exit polls put his Progressive Bulgaria on 37%, more than double the score of the closest runner-up, but he will likely need to form a coalition to govern.

Waiting for another take-off: Dealing with U.P.’s stalled airports

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Waiting for another take-off: Dealing with U.P.’s stalled airports

Bystanders look on as aircraft move around at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. Refuting criticism over its ‘lack’ of focus on air connectivity, the U.P. govt. has reported a rise in intra-State air traffic.

Bystanders look on as aircraft move around at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. Refuting criticism over its ‘lack’ of focus on air connectivity, the U.P. govt. has reported a rise in intra-State air traffic.
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Shortly after coming across a social media post about a flight service between Lucknow and Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh, Vaibhav Tripathi decided to fly with his mother, who had never travelled by air, to their hometown. It was meant to be a birthday gift — a gesture of gratitude for the years she spent doing odd jobs, including working as a farm labourer, to fund his education at an Industrial Training Institute.

“Now that I earn ₹25,000 a month, I thought of flying her to our home in Azamgarh on her birthday as, according to the social media post, fares were between ₹1,500 and ₹2,000 per person,” said the 32-year-old, who works as a refrigeration and air conditioner technician at a private firm in Lucknow.

Published – April 20, 2026 03:20 am IST

Ravichandran Ashwin predicts “Greatness” for Shreyas Iyer amid his IPL 2026 dominance

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Ravichandran Ashwin predicts “Greatness” for Shreyas Iyer amid his IPL 2026 dominance

India’s middle-order batter and Punjab Kings (PBSK) captain, Shreyas Iyer, is looking like a completely different player in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026). The way Shreyas Iyer is batting right now, it feels like everything is going in his and the Punjab Kings’ favor.

The PBKS captain has brilliantly carried his batting strength from the IPL 2025 to this season. Iyer’s confidence, his body language, and his control at the crease are making a big difference, and it is helping PBKS win matches in the ongoing tournament.

Ravichandran Ashwin impressed by Shreyas Iyer’s dominance in IPL 2026

Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was highly impressed by Shreyas Iyer’s transformation. He pointed out that this is not just about runs or big shots but about the way he is carrying himself on the ground. Even before facing a ball, his presence gives a strong message to the opposition.

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Ashwin feels Iyer is currently in that rare phase where everything just works perfectly, saying his timing, confidence, and decision-making look spot on. The numbers prove that Iyer has so far scored 50, 69*, and 66 in his last three innings at an impressive rate of nearly 188 in IPL 2026.

The former Indian all-rounder also pointed out Iyer’s approach towards his weaknesses has changed this season. Earlier, there were questions about his ability against short-pitched bowling, but now, he is taking on that challenge instead of avoiding it.

Shreyas has embarked on the journey of becoming great player: Ashwin

And Ashwin hailed Shreyas Iyer for showing intent to improve his weakness and believes that this mindset can make him a great player. He also pointed out how bowlers are also changing their plans against him. Since he is handling short balls better, they are trying different lines, but Iyer is adjusting quickly and finding ways to score, and it has become even more dangerous.

Ravichandran Ashwin was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo: “I personally think Shreyas has embarked on the journey of going from being good to being great. And I’m not saying he is great. I’m saying it’s a journey. It has been said that he can’t play the short ball.

He said, ‘Okay, I’ll pull the short ball in a Test match and get out, but I’m not shying away from the contest.’ Pulling Jasprit Bumrah from front of square over midwicket for a six. That’s probably inspirational to a lot of cricketers watching the game.”

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The commentator added, “And then he is hitting fast bowlers down the ground. He has always been very good at hitting it down the ground. But why is he doing it? Because people are not bowling short to him anymore. They know he is putting it away. And that’s sensational.”

Shreyas Iyer growing stronger in captaincy role: Ashwin

Ashwin feels Iyer has created a simple and friendly team environment, and then his batting form is lifting his captaincy as PBKS shine with strong results since he took over the reins.

The former off-spinner signed off by saying, “He is growing into the role of being a leader. And I think the way he is batting, he is growing into the role of a leader that the players are looking up to, which is a lethal combination.”

चंदवा में सीएम स्कूल स्थापना की मांग

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चंदवा में सीएम स्कूल स्थापना की मांग


लातेहार | सदर थाना क्षेत्र के मुरूप में शनिवार की अहले सुबह तीन बजे अपराधियों ने रामप्रसाद के घर के बाहर खड़ी बाइक में आग लगा दी। जिससे बाइक जलकर नष्ट हो गई। घटना के समय घर के लोग अंदर थे। बाहर आने पर देखा कि बाइक में भीषण आग लगी हुई है। परिजनों ने आग बुझाने का काफी प्रयास किया, लेकिन आग इतनी तेज थी कि कुछ ही देर में पूरी बाइक जलकर नष्ट हो गई। इस घटना में करीब एक लाख रुपए के नुकसान हुआ है। पीड़ित के भाई राम चंद प्रसाद ने बताया कि गांव में किसी से दुश्मनी नहीं है। घटना की सूचना मिलने पर पुलिस पहुंची और मामले की जांच में जुट गई। थाना प्रभारी प्रमोद सिन्हा ने बताया कि पीड़ित द्वारा लिखित आवेदन दिए जाने के बाद आगे की कानूनी कार्रवाई की जाएगी। चंदवा | चंदवा प्रखंड में गुणवत्तापूर्ण शिक्षा को बढ़ावा देने के लिए झारखंड मुक्ति मोर्चा युवा मोर्चा के सदस्यों ने सीएम स्कूल ऑफ एक्सीलेंस की स्थापना की मांग को लेकर मुख्यमंत्री को संबोधित आवेदन जिला अध्यक्ष लाल मोती नाथ शाहदेव को सौंपा है। सदस्यों ने कहा कि चंदवा और आसपास के ग्रामीण इलाकों में गुणवत्तापूर्ण शिक्षा की कमी है। आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर परिवारों के बच्चे बेहतर पढ़ाई के लिए बाहर नहीं जा पाते, जिससे उनकी प्रतिभा दबकर रह जाती है। ऐसे में क्षेत्र में एक आधुनिक विद्यालय की सख्त जरूरत है। उन्होंने बताया कि प्रस्तावित सीएम स्कूल ऑफ एक्सीलेंस में स्मार्ट क्लास, कंप्यूटर लैब, विज्ञान प्रयोगशाला, पुस्तकालय और खेलकूद जैसी अत्याधुनिक सुविधाएं उपलब्ध होंगी, जिससे छात्रों को बेहतर माहौल में शिक्षा मिल सकेगी। जिला अध्यक्ष लाल मोती नाथ शाहदेव ने भरोसा दिलाया कि वे जल्द ही मुख्यमंत्री से मुलाकात कर इस मांग को प्राथमिकता के साथ उठाएंगे। वहीं, युवा मोर्चा के कार्यकर्ताओं ने इस पहल का स्वागत करते हुए उम्मीद जताई है कि सरकार जल्द ही इस दिशा में सकारात्मक निर्णय लेगी, जिससे चंदवा के छात्रों को बेहतर शैक्षणिक अवसर मिल सकें। लातेहार| सदर अस्पताल में ड्यूटी पर तैनात डॉ. अनुपम कुमार, ड्रेसर राजदेव कुमार, अजीत कुमार एवं वहां तैनात पुलिसकर्मियों के साथ मारपीट और बदसलूकी मामले में पुलिस ने त्वरित कार्रवाई करते हुए दो लोगों को गिरफ्तार कर जेल भेज दिया है। गिरफ्तार आरोपी में राजू यादव पिता बनवारी यादव और मुकेश यादव पिता लालधारी यादव (दोनों बारी, चंदवा) शामिल है। थाना प्रभारी प्रमोद कुमार सिन्हा ने बताया कि डॉक्टर के आवेदन के आधार पर सदर थाना कांड संख्या 64/26 दर्ज कर लिया गया है। उन्होंने कहा कि घटना में शामिल अन्य आरोपियों की पहचान कर ली गई है और उनकी गिरफ्तारी के लिए लगातार छापेमारी अभियान चलाया जा रहा है। पुलिस ने स्पष्ट किया है कि कानून व्यवस्था से खिलवाड़ करने वालों के खिलाफ सख्त कार्रवाई जारी रहेगी। लातेहार | व्यवहार न्यायालय, लातेहार में भारत के सर्वोच्च न्यायालय की समिति के तत्वावधान में अधिवक्ताओं एवं उनके क्लर्कों के लिए ई-कोर्ट प्रणाली को लेकर प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया गया। कार्यक्रम में मास्टर ट्रेनर के रूप में अधिवक्ता बिनोद कुमार एवं अधिवक्ता मोहम्मद अब्दुल सलाम ने अधिवक्ताओं को ई-कोर्ट से संबंधित विभिन्न पहलुओं की विस्तृत जानकारी दी। उन्होंने बताया कि आने वाले समय में न्यायालय की प्रक्रिया पूरी तरह से डिजिटल और पेपरलेस होने जा रही है, जिसके तहत ई-फाइलिंग, ऑनलाइन दस्तावेज जमा करना तथा वर्चुअल माध्यम से सुनवाई जैसी व्यवस्थाएं लागू होंगी। इस मौके पर प्रधान जिला एवं सत्र न्यायाधीश शेषनाथ सिंह ने न्यायालय में भविष्य में होने वाले तकनीकी बदलावों पर विस्तार से चर्चा की। उन्होंने कहा कि ई-कोर्ट प्रणाली से न्यायिक प्रक्रिया में पारदर्शिता, गति और सुगमता आएगी, जिससे आम लोगों को भी काफी लाभ मिलेगा। इस प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम में प्रधान जिला एवं सत्र न्यायाधीश, रजिस्ट्रार सहित लातेहार अधिवक्ता मौजूद थे। हेरहंज | हेरहंज प्रखंड क्षेत्र में अप्रैल माह में ही गर्मी से लोग परेशान हैं। तापमान 39 डिग्री तक पहुंच चुका है। अगले चार-पांच दिनों तक गर्मी से राहत मिलना मुश्किल है। गर्मी की शुरुआत में ही कई ताल-तलैया सूखने लगे हैं। गहरे तालाबों और कूपों का जल स्तर घटता जा रहा है। गर्मी के कारण सड़कों पर सन्नाटा पसर जा रहा है। मुख्यालय स्थित श्री राम जानकी मंदिर तालाब अप्रैल माह में ही सूख गया। प्रखंड क्षेत्र के गांव में लगे हैण्डपंप भी जबाब देने लगे हैं। लातेहार| सदर थाना क्षेत्र की आरागुंडी पंचायत अंतर्गत पतरातू गांव में आईटीडीए विभाग की ओर से लगभग 22 लाख रुपए की लागत से बनाए जा रहे देवस्थल बाउंड्री निर्माण कार्य में गंभीर अनियमितताओं का मामला सामने आया है। शनिवार को जिला परिषद सदस्य विनोद उरांव निर्माण स्थल पर पहुंचे, जहां उन्होंने कार्य में कई खामियां पाईं। निरीक्षण के दौरान उन्होंने पाया कि बाउंड्री निर्माण में मानकों की अनदेखी की जा रही है और घटिया सामग्री का उपयोग हो रहा है। विनोद उरांव ने आरोप लगाया कि ठेकेदार और विभागीय मिलीभगत से निर्माण कार्य किया जा रहा है। उन्होंने कहा कि जहां पीसीसी कार्य में निर्धारित गुणवत्ता के ईंट और सामग्री का उपयोग होना चाहिए, वहां निम्न स्तर की बंगला ईंटें लगाई जा रही हैं। ढलाई की मोटाई भी मात्र 2 से 2.5 इंच ही रखी जा रही है, जो मानकों के अनुरूप नहीं है। उन्होंने यह भी कहा कि निर्माण कार्य में निर्धारित मात्रा के अनुसार सरिया (छड़) का उपयोग नहीं किया जा रहा है, जिससे बाउंड्री की मजबूती पर सवाल खड़े हो रहे हैं। इसके अलावा, निर्माण के बाद नियमित रूप से पानी का छिड़काव भी नहीं किया जा रहा, जो गुणवत्ता बनाए रखने के लिए आवश्यक होता है।

Pune’s domestic workers reinvent themselves through App-based services

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Pune’s domestic workers reinvent themselves through App-based services

4 min readApr 19, 2026 10:24 PM IST

By Nilambari Salunke

In Pune’s gated societies, a quiet shift is underway. Domestic workers, once dependent on word-of-mouth jobs, are increasingly signing up with app-based platforms as demand for household help continues to rise across the city.

For Reshma Sartape (40), who works with Urban Company, this has translated into more consistent work. “The company says earning is in our hands, they just provide the work,” she says.

Earlier, she faced uncertainty in her income and often worked long hours for relatively low pay in traditional domestic jobs.

Now, she says, the situation has improved. “At least now I am sure about my income. It helps me manage my household expenses better,” she adds, noting that while cancellations can affect how much she earns, payments are received regularly. She also says she feels safer and more at ease working through the platform.

Daivashala Ohal (37), also with the same company, says the structured onboarding helped her adapt quickly to the system.

“I didn’t even know how to send my location before. They taught us everything, from using the app to managing time,” she says. She adds that receiving payments every 15 days has made a significant difference. “Now I don’t have to borrow money anymore,” she says.

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Ohal and Sartape say the increase in demand is also visible on the ground. “Earlier, there were only three of us working in this society. Now there are six,” they say, adding that several new women have joined the platform in recent weeks as bookings have increased.

For newer workers like Nirmala Vishwakarma (34), who joined Pronto in December 2025, the steady demand has helped stabilise her income early on.

“Earlier, my condition was very dismal. Now it is slowly improving,” she says, adding that payments are credited regularly.

She also highlights facilities such as rest hubs, access to drinking water, and pickup and drop services, which make the work more manageable.

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Income levels continue to depend on experience and workload, but workers say the increase in bookings has made work more readily available.

Manisha Dolare (40), who works with Pronto, describes her earnings as satisfactory and says payments are timely.
At the higher end, Devidas Rathore, who has been with Urban Company for four years, says he is able to take on more jobs in a day as demand rises. “The more work you do, the more you earn,” he says.

Work is assigned through apps, often with short notice, and demand fluctuates through the week, with weekends typically busier than weekdays. However, workers say that overall demand has grown, reducing idle time between bookings.

“I used domestic workers from the App when both my maids went on long leave simultaneously without giving any replacement,” said Dr Ritika Khurana who stays in Baner.

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“The service was good and very helpful. If you are able to book a day in advance you can get them for sure at your required time.”

For women workers, safety remains an important factor. Platforms have introduced features such as verifying households and enabling workers to flag concerns, though workers say they still have to be cautious while accepting bookings.

Nevertheless they agree unanimously that as for the first time this unorganised sector sees a semblance of structure, it finds new hope for the future.

Ravindra Jadeja makes bold statement

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Ravindra Jadeja makes bold statement

Rajasthan Royals’ experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja expressed his true opinion on youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has been praised for his exceptional talent and effortless ability to hit sixes.

The Rajasthan Royals faced a massive bump in their winning streak during their last fixture against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, one of the most dominant teams in the competition now takes on one of the weakest-looking sides of the competition so far.

The Kolkata Knight Riders are in need of a victory to give themselves some chances to bounce back in this edition of the competition. The Knight Riders are the only team without a single win in this edition of the competition.

Ravindra Jadeja boldly declares Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as RR’s lucky charm

Ravindra Jadeja arrives with the Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens, a ground and an opposition where he has had considerable success in the past. Speaking to Jadeja, the veteran all-rounder was heaping praise on their team’s biggest attraction, the 15-year-old star kid from Bihar.

The Indian great opined that the Royals are blessed to have him on their side, and the way he bats with sheer confidence has been shocking for his age. He further stated that he will improve further and will be a great positive for India.

“I think we’re lucky to have him on our team (Vaibhav Sooryvanshi); he bats well and possesses immense confidence for his young age. My opinion hasn’t changed—from the first time I saw him, he continues to hit big sixes. He’ll improve skill-wise and talent-wise as time goes on, which is a good thing for India in the future,” said Jadeja.

“I think as a batter when we’re batting, and the same applies to bowling” – Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja was moved from the Chennai Super Kings to the Rajasthan Royals as part of a massive trade deal. However, after the way Ravindra Jadeja has been used by Riyan Parag, his role has been questionable despite being part of the XI.

However, Jadeja claimed that he plays as per the requirements of the team; if they need him to bat well, he does, and if they want him to focus with the ball, he thinks accordingly.

“I play according to the team’s requirements: I think as a batter when we’re batting, and the same applies to bowling. As an all-rounder, my job isn’t easy because the team expects me to do well with both bat and ball. My record against KKR, as you said, is good, and I hope to do well today as well,” the Royals all-rounder claimed.

Jadeja claims that it is tough to manage the workload as an all-rounder

Ravindra Jadeja is no longer a youngster; however, he has been fit and promising even for his age. The great all-rounder revealed that it is important for players like him to decide on what to focus on, as they cannot bat and bowl all within that one session.

“As an all-rounder, you have to decide whether to focus on bowling or batting during training sessions. You must keep the workload in mind and can’t do everything in a single session. I made the decision to split in half so that my workload is balanced,” Jadeja said on managing his workload as an all-rounder.

Having batted twice this season, Jadeja has scored 76 runs in this edition for the Royals, but his strike rate has been low, with just 118.75. He has picked up three wickets in the season, despite being handed the ball a limited number of times by the skipper, Riyan Parag.

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