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ClassAct 2022, The Hindustan Times Republic Day Quiz breaks records, holds the new record for the maximum participation in an online school quiz

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3 years ago

February 3, 2022

According to the Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records, ClassAct 2022 holds the record of maximum participation in an online school quiz

New Delhi (India), February 3: ClassAct 2022, The Hindustan Times Republic Day Quiz has been officially declared by the Asia Book of Records and the India Book of Records as the record holder for the ‘Maximum Participation in an Online School Quiz’. It saw record participation of students from 32 countries across five continents in its Preliminary round on 23^rd January and concluded with a thumping success in Grand Finale on 26^th January 2022. This only goes to say that quizzing has been able to retain its own place in the minds of today’s youngsters despite tough competition from other forms of edutainment. This record-breaking quiz was hosted by the most celebrated quizmasters of the country, Dr. Navin Jayakumar and Avinash Mudaliar.

“I have never seen a quiz of this large a turnout in my entire life. We have seen participation of students from countries like Guatemala and Ethiopia, countries which were only answers for us in quizzes. This is not a winner-takes-it-all quiz. We wanted to completely change that entire format and encourage students from across the globe to participate,” says Mr. Mudaliar.

ClassAct 2022, The Hindustan Times Republic Day Quiz, announced 80 quizzing champions: 40 overall winners and 40 champions from the Junior Category (Grades I-V). Here is a snapshot of the top 10 in each category and what they stand to win. ClassAct 2022 had a total of 1.50 lakh worth Amazon gift vouchers that were up for grabs. Additionally, 25 viewers from the audience also got a chance to participate and win exciting Amazon vouchers.

For the winners, the quiz proved to be a truly unique experience. Speaking to HT School, Pranjali Mishra, the topper of the Grand Finale of ClassAct 2022, said, “This is the first time that I have participated in an international quiz.” This Class VI student from Delhi Public School, NOIDA thoroughly enjoyed it. “I found the question on baby shark to be fun during the Finale while the one about Taj Mahal was the most interesting one.”

Many participants found the Grand Finale to be more challenging than the Prelims. Sanjay Senthilnathan who stood second in the Finale of the quiz, said, “The questions in the Grand Finale were tough. However, the manner in which they were presented by the quiz masters made all the difference for me. They kept us motivated throughout the contest. My biggest takeaway from ClassAct 2022 has been the fact that it has motivated me to participate in more quizzes now.”

According to the Arush Aroh, who grabbed the third spot in the Grand Finale, what set ClassAct 2022 apart from others in the ilk was the way it was conducted. “The hints shared by the quiz masters were so helpful that even if someone knew 5% about the topic, they would be able to get to the answer. I also gathered quite a few fruitful insights during the whole process,” he said.

The junior champions from the Prelims also seemed to be equally thrilled. Bhuvana Kumar Gopal, who was the topper in this category, said, “It was very encouraging and a great learning opportunity for me.” Echoing a similar spirit, Dhruva Meghashyam Shirodkar, who grabbed the 3^rd position in the junior category, said, “It’s actually my first solo quiz and I feel really good about coming third in it.”

THE FORMAT

ClassAct 2022 was a one-of-its kind opportunity for budding quizzers of Grades 1 to 12 to put their general knowledge, resourcefulness and logical reasoning to test. This online quiz, hosted by Mr. Mudaliar and Dr. Jayakumar, was divided into two rounds: Prelims and the Grand Finale. While the preliminary round was asynchronous and hosted on Quizizz, an online assessment platform, the final was live and conducted on both Zoom and Quizizz.

The screening process for the Prelims and the Finale was completely automated. The Quizizz platform auto-calculated the rank based on the speed and accuracy of all the students who attempted the quiz. Basis this ranking, 175 finalists were chosen and thereafter, 40 winners each from the final round and the Junior Category (Grade I-V) of the Prelims. The Grand Finale started from 3 PM on 26^th January with a welcome speech and introduction of the quizmasters. In order to help budding quizzers hone their skill, Dr. Jayakumar explained the answers of the Prelims questions before the quiz commenced. The final round actually started from 4 PM. Immediately after the Grand Finale, 40 junior champions from the preliminary round were announced and the list of the top 40 finalists was out this Saturday. They are available on the official page of ClassAct 2022, The Hindustan Times Republic Day Quiz.

PARTICIPATION: A SNAPSHOT FROM INDIA AND THE WORLD

As already mentioned, Class Act 2022 saw record breaking participation in its preliminary round. There were registrations from as many as 50,611 students of Grades 1 to 12, from all over India and the world including 32 countries and 5 continents. The total count of students who participated in the Prelims was 19,625. For the Prelims, highest number of registrations was witnessed from grade 5: 4,998. Students from more than 32 states registered for the event. While Delhi can boast of the highest number of registrations from students, the two states that also saw massive participation include Maharashtra and UP. Together, they account for 36,432 registrations, that is above 70 per cent of the total number. Total number of registered students from Delhi was 20,201 and the figures for Maharashtra and UP were 8153 and 8078 respectively. Other parts of the country with significant shares of registration include Haryana (3486), Punjab (2783), Jharkhand (1793), Tamil Nadu (1086), Rajasthan (742), Chandigarh (719) and Bihar (643).

Globally, the highest number of registrations were seen from United Arab Emirates, United States, Singapore, United Kingdom, Nepal. Canada, Indonesia, Kuwait, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Australia and Belgium were among the other countries from where significant registration numbers were witnessed.

Another feather in the cap of this landmark quiz contest was the fact that the Prelims saw more participation from women than men, a not-so-common scenario in the Indian scenario. Close to 60 per cent of registrations were seen from girl students, while the percentage of boys was slightly above 40.

As far as the Grand Finale is concerned, top 175 finalists were from 21 states. The highest participation was seen from Delhi (46), Maharashtra (36) and UP (23). Haryana and Tamil Nadu are among the other states from where significant participation was witnessed. Also, maximum students who participated in the final round were from Grade 9 (16%). High percentage of participation was also seen from Grade Grade 10 (15.43%), Grade 11 (12.57%), Grade 12 (11.43%) and Grade 8 (11.43%).

EASIEST AND TOUGHEST QUESTIONS

The Grand Finale comprised of 30 questions including multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and type-in ones. While some questions were easy-peasy, some were a bit tricky. The most correctly answered question was:

This watch (a visual was shown) from a comic series gets attached to a boy named Benjamin Kirby Tennyson who cannot take it off. It allows him to transform into ten different alien species, each with its own unique abilities. The watch is also part of the design of the logo of the series. Which series?

The answer was Ben 10. Fifty three per cent participants answered it correctly.

On the other hand, the least correctly answered question was:

This window at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge celebrates which former student (a visual was shown)? Give the last name only.

The answer was John Venn. Only 13 per cent participants could answer this correctly.

In the Prelims, there was a total of 50 questions. In this round also, students found some questions easy and some, a little difficult. The most correctly answered question was:

Which two colors of paint should you mix to get the color orange?

The answer was red and yellow. About 56.5% students got it right.

The least correctly answered question, on the other hand, was:

This country’s flag contains its biggest export (arrow in flag and images on left), which shares its name with a trick in soccer, in which a player rolls the ball between an opponent’s legs. Which country in the Americas?

The answer was Grenada. Only 5.6% students could answer it correctly.

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Top 5 sweepers the world of cricket will never forget

In cricket, sweepers make or break games. While we tend to drool over the attacking phase of the game, sweepers are at the heart of a team’s solidity, especially if you don’t want to be helplessly conceding fours.

Published

2 years ago

January 19, 2023

Notably, when the biggest cricket teams play, top bookmakers like Betway (available after you download the Betway app and install it) have teams with strong sweepers as favorites to win.

Indeed, the lovable game of cricket has seen many eminent sweepers come and go. But which sweepers have eternally cemented their legacy and stamped their names in the sands of time?

1. Andy Flower

Andy Flower was one of the most notable names in Zimbabwean cricket. His batting skills were second to none, and he’s statistically the greatest batsman in his country’s history. One of his most prominent attributes is the use of the reverse sweep.

In 2001, Andy was ranked as the best batsman in the world. He was a wicketkeeper for the Zimbabwe national team for a decade. Andy could bat on any surface irrespective of the speed, and only the most skilled bowlers stood a chance against him. Indian fans would best commemorate him for his heroics in the 1999 World Cup.

2. Mushfiqur Rahim

Spinners are renowned for using their rotation technique to get the batsman out. Well, as long as it isn’t Mushfiqur Rahim. The Bangladeshi will counter them with one of the most notorious shots in cricket, the sweep. He’s a master of the orthodox and slog sweep.

Aside from the sweep, he had many other batting techniques in his arsenal, and he’s one of his country’s best batters of all time.

Rahim made his international debut, lining up against England at the notable age of 16, and has been shaping his batting skills since then. One of the most prominent periods of his career was in the 2010 test against India, where he scored the quickest century by a Bangladeshi.

He holds many records in his country, such as being the only Bangladeshi player to win 150 international matches. Mushfiqur is the only batsman in Test cricket to score double hundreds. He’s also the highest individual scorer in Test cricket for his country.

3. Sarfaraz Ahmed

Sarfaraz Ahmed hasn’t done much to warrant himself as one of cricket’s all-time greats, but he did just enough to be known as a formidable sweeper. He could time the bowler’s throws and deliver a sweep that slices through the wind. Sarfaraz is a right-handed wicketkeeper batsman.

He was central to the conquests of the Pakistani team that went home with the ICC World Twenty20 in India. They defeated the home country, their arch-rival, to lift the trophy. Sarafraz became the team’s ODI captain soon after and its Test captain later.

He led the team to the Champion trophy in 2017 and is the youngest Pakistani player to have received the Sitara-i-Imtiaz. The Sitara-i-Imtiaz is the third highest civilian honor in his country, and only notable individuals receive it. Sarfaraz Ahmed played 198 test crickets and 156 ODI matches in his career, scoring over 8000 runs.

4. AB De Villers

AB De Villers represents South Africa at international levels. He played at the top level for 15 years and is unarguably one of his country’s finest cricket talents. Therefore, it’s no surprise that he won the ICC ODI Player of the Year award three times.

He’s an outstanding batman who mastered the sweep-shot technique. Villers initially played as a wicket-keeper-batsman before becoming a prominent batsman, playing mostly in the middle order.

His nicknames were Mr.360 degree due to his all-around ability and Superman because of his acrobatic prowess.

He can hit the defensive sweep, the reverse sweep, the conventional sweep, and many other shot types you could imagine with insane accuracy. ABD is also able to play different shot types at will. His unpredictability with batting is why he’s many bowlers desist his presence.

AB De Villers has notched more than 8,000 runs in ODI and Test cricket, averaging fifty per game. One of his most famous nicknames is also the “Lionel Messi” of cricket.

5. Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar has climbed the highest stage and reached the peak of cricket. Calling him one of the best batters in history would be an understatement; he’s unarguably one of the greatest cricketers ever.

With over 33,000 runs in both ODI and test cricket, he’s the cricketer with the most runs in history.

His most preferred variant of the sweep shot is the paddle, and when a master does it, it feels different. Combined with other shot types in his repertoire, he wreaked havoc on teams around the globe. He was also a fine bowler and turned up whenever India needed him.

Indian cricket fans adore him and nickname him “The God of Cricket.” Wisden included him in an all-time cricket XI in 2013 and is a member of the ICC Cricket hall of fame. He played his last Test and cricket match in 2013.

Conclusion

The sweep shot, if executed perfectly, is one of the most effective shots in cricket, and mastering it requires repetition.

Many players are renowned for their use of the technique, but some edge out others. These five players are the best five sweepers of all time.

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Rating of Best Betting Sites in Bangladesh

Published

2 years ago

January 18, 2023

Online betting sites are very popular today. A long time ago many bookmakers began to give up their land-based gambling outlets. It is much easier and more convenient for everyone to arrange their services on the Internet through multifunctional and accessible sites. To date, there are already a huge number of bookmakers working online. And in spite of this, new ones are constantly appearing. Many betting companies accept players from Bangladesh and even translate the interface of their site into Bengali. In addition to this, bettors can choose BDT as the currency of their account. This helps avoid conversion difficulties. Such excellent conditions could not leave these sites without attention. There are already quite a lot of them and often beginners have the question of which bookmaker to turn to. In this article you will get the answer. You shall get acquainted with the best online betting sites in Bangladesh.

Factors for choosing a betting site

In order to choose a good betting site you need to consider a few basic factors. These are the general criteria used by experienced bettors:

Reliability. Make sure it’s safe for you to use the site;
Bonuses and promotions. Whether you have a chance to win generous rewards;
Customer service. Whether you can get quality help when you need it;
Gambling options. Does the bookmaker offer a wide range of betting options on its website;
User interface. Whether the site is simple and easy to navigate.

Make your choice based on these points. You can your own analysis and study all aspects of betting sites. True, it will not take much time. Therefore, this rating was prepared especially for you. It is relevant and independent.

Top sites in Bangladesh

In this ranking you will find only legal and safe websites for users from Bangladesh. Each company has positive reviews from players, Bengali interface language, as well as BDT as game account currency. You can read more about the bookmakers below:

Parimatch. Legitimate bookmaker offers bets on 30 sports, live with online broadcasts, convenient methods of deposits and payouts. In the parameters of the site users can set their favorite transaction amounts. Set up actions when changing quotes, choose the type of design, set the option “1-click betting”;
Mostbet. The detailed list of popular sports, a lot of offers on e-sports and profitable bonus programs. The site can also play casino, watch online broadcasts, register and verify, make cash transactions;
Linebet. At the bookmaker you can make bets on 30 sports. Of the rare game disciplines on the site are billiards, water polo, motorcycle racing, squash, floorball and others. The line covers most professional leagues, some regional and women’s championships;
1xbet. On the official site of the bookmaker’s company users place bets, play casinos, make transactions, participate in the bonus program, ask questions to the support service, register and authenticate themselves;
Betvisa. In the live-roll you can find major and minor marquees, offers on game segments and combined outcomes. Authorized users watch live video broadcasts, guests of the site may graphic visualizations of current meetings;
Dafabet. On the main page of the official site players will see a line of bets on important current and upcoming matches, sports, search bar, banners of bonus and sections. The bookmaker offers odds below the market average. The average margin is 4-6%. The level of quotes depends on the discipline, competition and market;
Bet365. Website takes bets on 40 sports with an average margin of 3-5%. The bookmaker offers high odds on top leagues, easy registration and identification, prompt support service;
22Bet. Users of the new bookmaker’s office make bets on 30 game disciplines with a detailed list of important matches, participate in the incentive program, and conduct financial transactions. In live, players wager on most current events, including women’s and amateur championship matches. Depending on the time of day and day of week, there are up to 10-15 game disciplines in live;
Betwinner. On the site, the bookmaker offers a detailed description of cricket, soccer, hockey, tennis, basketball games. In the listings you can find proposals for major and double outcomes, results by time periods, totals and handicaps, performance, personal performance players;
Melbet. Reviews about the bookmaker on the Net are mostly positive. Users write about a wide line, competitive quotes, regular promotions and fast payouts.

This is a brief description of the 10 best sites in Bangladesh. You can choose any of them and get quality services for betting, and therefore earning real money.

Registration on the site of the Bookmaker

Regardless of which site you choose to bet, the first thing you have to do is to create an account. Without it you will not be able to make a wager and earn real money. Since the process is basically the same on all betting sites, the following universal instruction was compiled:

Go to the official site of the bookmaker;
In the top line on the right or left corner you will see a button to register;
Next, a window shall open in front of you, in which you need to fill in the blocks;
You must come up with a username and password;
Then enter your phone number or email;
Choose the currency of the account;
Read the terms and conditions of using the services of the company;
Confirm your age of majority;
Click on the button to create an account.

Only adult residents of Bangladesh can register and bet. Each user must verify their details through the verification process. So the company management can make sure that you are 18 years old and you may gamble according to the laws of Bangladesh.

Verification on the bookmaker’s website

This process is necessary so that you can easily make bets in the future. In general, many professional bettors advise to verify immediately after registration. Then you will avoid problems with the withdrawal of winnings. In order to verify the data you shall need:

Open the official website of the bookmaker;
Login to your personal account;
In your profile, click on the verify button;
Then you will have to specify your personal data;
And then attach a photo of the document. This may be a passport or driver’s license;
Send the form to verify the account to the specialists of the company and wait for an answer.

Usually the procedure takes about 24 hours. Provide the correct data. If they do not match the information in your document, the specialists will reject your application and may freeze the account.

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A quick summary of the Pin-Up casino in India.

Published

2 years ago

January 12, 2023

Find out what the online casino phenomenon is all about. Why are such gaming portals in great demand among different categories of players? How to win real money at Pin Up online casino?

How to Win at Pin-Up Casino: Tips for Beginners

Any online casino in India is a relatively risky virtual gambling platform where anything can happen. Although it attracts the idea of winning big money, you should not forget that this is a game of chance, in which you can lose. Luckily, there are some tips on how to win at Pin-Up Casino, one of the most popular casinos in India, that will significantly increase your chances of winning.

Features of the game on the site of the online casino

Before you begin playing for real cash, it is essential to carefully consider the choice of a casino and read the conditions under which it operates. Now on the Internet, you can find many online casinos that offer players a wide range of privileges and many types of gambling for every taste. But not all casinos are safe. Here it is essential to pay attention to whether the gaming site is licensed. For example, a fairly popular portal in India, the Pin Up casino, has a special license, which confirms that its activities do not contradict the country’s current legislation. What does it give the players? It’s simple: when playing in such a casino, you don’t have to worry that something will happen to your account, and you will lose all your money.

Online Indian casino, like all other gaming portals, allows players to gamble for real money. Unlike real establishments, the odds of succeeding here are much higher. This is because many games need to be regulated by the casino itself. That is, the game portal cannot influence the result. It all depends solely on your luck and skill in playing online slot machine.

Tips on how to win at the Pin Up

Having decided on a reliable and safe casino, you can start playing. Here are some tips to help you increase your chances of winning:

Bet on the most profitable games. Keep in mind that casinos always have a fixed or variable percentage of profits, so they always win. Thus, to win, it is important to choose those games in which the online casino edge for money is lower.
Before placing bets, learn how to play. Some casinos usually offer free practices that allow players to practice different betting strategies depending on their results.
Accept the benefit of promotional and bonus offers from casinos. Many gambling establishments offer a casino registration bonus. It can be free spins, free spins, or other chips. Using such bonuses, you do not lose anything.
Bet only on what you win. This will allow you to manage your funds perfectly. For example, if you bet $100 and win $100, then play only for this amount, as you can be guaranteed to get 100% profit in casino slots.
Try to bet small. Dosing the number of your bets guarantees you more gaming sessions and less investment.

Do not forget that gambling can harm a person, so try to control yourself or set a fixed budget for yourself. Self-control is the key to a successful game.