India record highest-ever team total in Women's Test cricket
Chennai (PTI): India on Saturday recorded the highest team total in women’s Test cricket on day two of the one-off Test against South Africa, surpassing the previous best of 575/9 set by Australia.
Australia had posted the total in Perth this February but India achieved the new record when Richa Ghosh hammered a four in the opening ball of the 109th over bowled by Annerie Dercksen.
Much of the credit for the feat goes to Indian openers -- Shafali Verma (205) and Smriti Mandhana (149) -- who shared an iconic stand of 292 -- the highest opening partnership in women's cricket.
It has also been well aided by Jemimah Rodrigues (55) along with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa, who are currently unbeaten past their respective half-centuries.
On Day 1, India had finished on 525 for four, having posted the highest-ever single-day total in a Test match, breaking the previous record held by Sri Lankan men's team -- 509 for nine -- against Bangladesh in Colombo in 2002.
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Cancer-causing chemicals found in Pani Puri samples across K'taka, 22% found unfit for consumption
Bengaluru: Recent food safety inspections in Karnataka have unveiled alarming findings regarding the popular street food, Pani Puri. Officials reported that 22% of the 260 Pani Puri samples collected from various outlets failed safety standards due to the presence of hazardous chemicals.
According to Srinivas K, Commissioner for Food Safety, complaints led to the investigation into Pani Puri quality statewide. The samples, ranging from roadside stalls to upscale eateries, revealed concerning levels of artificial colors and carcinogenic agents. Chemicals like brilliant blue, sunset yellow, and tartrazine, known to pose health risks, were detected in 41 samples. Additionally, 18 samples were deemed unfit for human consumption due to their stale condition.
In response to these findings, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao reiterated the government's commitment to food safety. Earlier actions included banning Rhodamine-B, a food coloring agent prevalent in dishes like gobi manchurian and cotton candy. Minister Gundu Rao also spoke on the importance of public awareness and restaurant accountability in maintaining food hygiene standards.
