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Motera Stadium Interesting Facts: Motera Cricket Ground in Ahmedabad will host the 3rd Test match between India and England from Wednesday.

Ahmedabad’s Motera stadium: 10 things you should know

Motera&nbsp;Cricket Ground in Ahmedabad will host the 3rd Test match between India and England from Wednesday. This will be a Pink Ball Test, the 2nd one to be played in India and the third Day-night Test for Team India. The newly reconstructed venue is historic as well as technologically superior. Here are 10 things you didn't know about the ground.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Largest cricket stadium in the world</li>
<li>Recently renovated at a cost of 800cr</li>
<li>Can accommodate 1,10,000 fans&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hosted Former US President Trump in Feb 2020</li>
<li>11 Pitches available to play in the stadium</li>
<li>Special drainage system installed below the field</li>
<li>Matches can restart in 30 mins after heavy rains</li>
<li>No pillars for floodlights, only a ring of lights&nbsp;</li>
<li>Olympic size pool, 3D theatre, 55-room clubhouse</li>
<li>Parking for 3000 cars &amp; 10,000 two-wheelers</li>
</ol>

Motera Cricket Ground in Ahmedabad will host the 3rd Test match between India and England from Wednesday. This will be a Pink Ball Test, the 2nd one to be played in India and the third Day-night Test for Team India. The newly reconstructed venue is historic as well as technologically superior. Here are 10 things you didn't know about the ground. Largest cricket stadium in the world Recently renovated at a cost of 800cr Can accommodate 1,10,000 fans Hosted Former US President Trump in Feb 2020 11 Pitches available to play in the stadium Special drainage system installed below the field Matches can restart in 30 mins after heavy rains No pillars for floodlights, only a ring of lights Olympic size pool, 3D theatre, 55-room clubhouse Parking for 3000 cars & 10,000 two-wheelers

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World Cancer Day is celebrated every year on February 4. It is a global initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).

<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/how-covid-19-has-impacted-the-global-fight-against-cancer-1604723818800" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Cancer Day</a> is celebrated every year on February 4. It is a global initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally.&nbsp;The theme this year is 'I Am and I Will.'&nbsp;
#1 Electronic Devices
Cell phones emit radio frequency energy. Research suggests that they could&nbsp;increase the risk of cancer by reducing melatonin levels&nbsp;in the body.
#2 Alcohol
Alcohol increases your risk of various cancers, like cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx, liver and breast. It's&nbsp;worse for alcohol consumers who are smokers.
#3 Scented candles
Though they seem perfectly harmless, scented candles burnt indoors can release a large number of&nbsp;volatile organic compounds known to be bladder carcinogens.
#4 Sitting too much
Sedentary behaviour such as sitting or lying down for long periods can drastically&nbsp;increase your risk of cancer, especially colon and endometrial cancer,&nbsp;say studies.
#5 High temperature cooking
When food is cooked at high temperatures, or cooked and grilled on an open flame, heterocyclic amines or HCAs are formed. These&nbsp;can cause tumours of the colon, liver, skin and even lungs,&nbsp;says NIH.

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Niti&nbsp;Aaoyog&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Amitabh Kant has backed the Centre's decision to push for privatisation in&nbsp;central public sector enterprises. Kant, while speaking to editorji's&nbsp;Vikram&nbsp;Chandra, said that working with private players will be bring greater efficiency in the public sectors in the long run. He also praised the Finance Minister for a Budget that 'not only takes the country back to pre-Covid&nbsp;level but provides for accelerated growth in the next&nbsp;3-4 years.'

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her third budget under the NDA government on February 1, at 11 am.

Finance Minister <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/fm-sitharaman-to-deliver-budget-like-never-before-at-11-am-today-1612147678191" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nirmala Sitharaman</a> will present her third budget under the NDA government on February 1, at 11 am. This year's budget is significant as it comes at a time when India's economy is battling&nbsp;a slowdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
In a first, Budget 2021 will go paperless and will be accessed via the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/fm-kicks-of-budget-2021-with-halwa-ceremony-launches-budget-app-1611423253418" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Budget mobile app</a>. Budget documents will be available in Hindi and English on Budget day for members of parliament (MPs), media, public and other key stakeholders. The app can be downloaded from the Union Budget website.
The budget is expected to be expansionary with the higher than trend expenditure allocations for infrastructure, <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/what-s-in-budget-2021-for-the-healthcare-sector-1611844791822" target="_blank" rel="noopener">healthcare</a> and Make-in-India measures. There would also be an additional head of expenditure in this budget &ndash; the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Covid-19 vaccination program</a>.
The government is expected to incur costs to the tune of ₹12,000 crore towards vaccinating citizens. On the funding front, privatisation, asset monetisation policy would also remain under the radar to partly offset a Covid-induced shortfall in tax revenues thereby containing deficit.
New Initiatives that can be announced keeping in mind future growth could be;&nbsp;
1. the setting up of a development financial institution for infrastructure development with an initial equity infusion from the government; 2. setting up of a bad bank for taking over stressed assets from the books of banks, freeing capital for them to undertake fresh lending;&nbsp; 3. setting up of a financial institution for taking over stalled projects.

Taxpayers are expecting a lot of incentives from Budget 2021, especially since it comes amid the Covid-19 pandemic, which has caused a massive disruption in economic ac

Taxpayers are expecting a lot of incentives from Budget 2021, especially since it comes amid the Covid-19 pandemic, which has caused a massive disruption in economic activity.
Many salaried employees lost their jobs, leading to an unprecedented fall in credit demand and financial well-being.
Here's a wish list of tax incentives we want from Budget 2021.
#1 Simplification of tax laws &amp; ease of compliance The government has continuously moved towards the process of simplification of tax rules and ease of compliance in the last few years. Various steps have been taken to simplify compliances such as faceless assessments, issuance of refunds electronically, the Taxpayers&rsquo; Charter among others. This Budget is expected to take the journey forward by further simplifying compliance requirements and processes.
#2 Increase 80C limit to boost savings Taxpayers expect that the 80C deduction limit of Rs 1.5 lakh could be increased to at least Rs 3 lakh. The pandemic, which resulted in job losses and pay cuts, drove home the importance of having strong financial savings during times of need. The limit of Rs.1.5 lakh was last revised in Budget 2014-15. Increasing this limit will incentivise people to save more for their long-term financial health.
 #3 Deduction for medical expenditure for all As per current tax laws, deduction for medical expenses of upto Rs 50,000 is available only for expenses incurred on or by senior citizens who don&rsquo;t have health insurance. Considering the soaring medical expenses, especially on account of Covid-19 , the Budget should introduce such deductions for all who do not have health insurance.
#4 Incentivise purchase of affordable housing For first-time home buyers, currently an additional deduction of up to Rs 1,50,000 is allowed for interest paid on loans to purchase a residential house property. This is in addition to the deduction of Rs 2,00,000 which is available for interest paid on housing loan. Amendments can be brought in here to incentive purchase of such assets even where a loan is not availed.
#5 Imposition of Covid cess for high-income groups The government could levy a special one-time cess on taxpayers falling in the 30% slab rate to gather resources to meet the increased government spending on account of the pandemic.
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. Taxpayers hope that Budget 2021 will bring some cheer, keeping in mind the needs and aspirations of the nation as well as its citizens.

With India gradually coming out of the Covid-19 pain, the sectors which were hit hard are now looking at the Union Budget for a booster shot.

With India gradually coming out of the Covid-19 pain, the sectors which were hit hard are now looking at the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/fm-presented-4-5-mini-budgets-as-packages-in-2020-pm-modi-1611903777989" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Union Budget</a> for a booster shot.&nbsp;
India's startup ecosystem -- which is the third largest in the world -- witnessed an unprecedented situation last year with their funds running out.&nbsp;
Almost 40% startups halted operations in May 2020, as per a Nasscom report.&nbsp;
India is home to 21 unicorns valued at $73.2 billion and as per some estimates, more than 50 startups might join the unicorn club as early as 2022.&nbsp;
The county's startup ecosystem has the potential to create up to 12.5 lakh direct jobs by 2025, from around 4 lakh direct jobs in 2019, as per a Nasscom report.&nbsp; '
In the pandemic stricken 2020, India witnessed a sharp 44.4% drop in the total number of tech start-ups being founded at 3,061, compared to 5,509 in 2019.
All eyes are now on budget.
Startups expect the taxation scheme for MSMEs to be revised and reduced to help them escalate more rapidly. Additionally, the loan approval process for MSMEs should be simplified.
Experts expect the government to incentivise startup funding and focus on relaxing policies to motivate angel investors to invest more.
The current threshold to be labeled as a startup -- which is ₹100 cr -- should be increased to leverage the exemptions allowed under this tag.
The sector is seeking changes in regulations that presently prevent large enterprises, such as the LIC and pension funds, from investing in alternate investment funds (AIFs). This would encourage more domestic investors to participate in the startup ecosystem.
Direct international listing is something startups with some scale would prefer.
Clarity is needed on exception-based approach for applicability of angel tax.
Electric vehicle startups expect the government to make EVs affordable through retail financing, just like conventional two-wheelers.

Union Budget 2021: 2021 was unprecedented for farmers and the agriculture sector across India.

2021 was unprecedented for farmers and the agriculture sector across India. First the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">coronavirus pandemic</a> and the lockdown that followed, crippled food supply chains nationwide.
Then came the massive agitation by farmers against the Centre's three new farm laws. With talks with farmer unions deadlocked, the govt is expected to roll out some measures to try and pacify the farming community.
The government aims to double the income of farmers by 2022; so the prime focus is expected to be on infrastructure.
The pandemic hit agricultural operations hard. Farming operations suffered due to infrastructure bottlenecks such as supply chain distortions, non-availability of credit, lack of quality inputs and marketing infrastructure.
So, the govt should rethink its development strategy towards building the infrastructure supporting agriculture and allied sectors.
Allocation of funds towards fast-tracking of existing projects in rural infrastructure development, such as rural roads and irrigation, should be a key focus area.
More allocation is expected towards the development of storage and warehousing facilities such as packhouses, cold storage and vehicles for transportation.
The <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/pm-modi-to-release-pm-kisan-instalment-worth-18000-cr-1608728054847" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi</a>, an initiative which provides up to ₹6,000 annually to an agricultural household as income security, needs to be enhanced.
The coverage of the scheme should be widened by taking tenants, landless agricultural workers and female farmers, into its ambit. There is also a need to increase allocation towards the addition of more Farmer Producer Organisations or FPOs.
The formation of 10,000 new farmer producer organisations (FPOs) as proposed for fiscal 2021 can cater to only 7% of the farming population.
FPOs have a big role to play in not only building socio-economic resilience of farmers but also in achieving several sustainable development goals.
The govt should also strengthen existing FPOs to improve and establish market linkage for all small farmers. Farmers expect the budget should enunciate strategies that promote new-age technologies, and encourages data-driven solutions for intelligent farming.
The govt could exempt GST on machines purchased for the agricultural sector. Loans to the agricultural sector via NBFCs should also be classified as Priority Sector Lending (PSL) credit.
The govt has already implemented a number of schemes for agriculture, such as direct benefit transfer under PM Kisan, MGNREGA scheme for farm workers, a Rs 1 lakh crore agriculture infrastructure fund.
The govt should look to build on that, in order to allay fears of the farming community.

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Sanjay Jha on the challenges for institutions in India and what lies ahead for the Congress party.

Sanjay Jha on the challenges for institutions in India and what lies ahead for the Congress party.

11 Pitches are available to play in the stadium,&nbsp;Special drainage system installed below the field of play which means that matches can restart in 30 mins&nbsp;even after heavy rains

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