New Delhi: Popular cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle on Tuesday schooled Republic TV for posting ‘Untrue’ news about him and sharing it through their official handle on social media site Twitter.

Republic in a Twitter post shared a news link of their website which had stated that Harsha Bhogle was “snubbed” from the panel of commentators that will commentate in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final. The historic match will be played between India and New Zealand at the Lord's ground starting June 18.

The caption of the tweet added “Ind vs NZ WTC Final: Sunil Gavaskar, Dinesh Karthik to commentate, Harsha Bhogle snubbed #WTC2021”.

Replying to the tweet from Republic, Harsha wrote “Do you want to delete this? Because it is untrue. Or are you comfortable with that?”

Earlier in another tweet, Harsha Bhogle had explained why he had “regretfully pull out” from the commentating duties in the match. He had reasoned hectic quarantine and bubbles rules for not being part of the commentating panel.

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Bahrain: Dr. Arathi Krishna, Vice President of the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Forum, Government of Karnataka, participated as the Guest of Honour at the prestigious Global Women’s Economic Forum and Exhibition held on January 13, 2025 in Bahrain.

The international event, known for its pivotal role in empowering women entrepreneurs and professionals, provided a unique platform for showcasing business innovations and fostering leadership among women.

During the event, Dr. Krishna emphasized the significance of women’s contributions to entrepreneurship and technological advancements. She noted that the forum's dynamic workshops, panel discussions, and expert speeches offered specialized insights into innovative practices, financial management, and the adoption of new technologies. These knowledge-sharing opportunities are designed to support emerging women entrepreneurs, enabling them to thrive in a competitive global marketplace.

Highlighting the transformative power of such initiatives, Dr. Krishna remarked on the growing achievements of women entrepreneurs in traditionally male-dominated sectors. She acknowledged that the event not only celebrated success stories from across the globe but also inspired young women to pursue entrepreneurship and leadership roles. The participation of women-led businesses from diverse nations underscored the universal nature of entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.

Dr. Krishna also engaged in thoughtful discussions with successful women leaders and interacted with representatives of various Kannada associations in Bahrain. She reiterated her appeal to the global NRI Kannada community to strive for excellence and greater accomplishments in their respective fields.