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PatnaUpdated: May 26, 2026 12:58 PM IST The government has said the duration of such travel would be “treated as time spent on duty”. (Source: Pexels/ Representational)The Bihar government has directed all state government officials and employees to undertake periodic two-day stays at tourist destinations in the state, including eco-tourism and rural tourism destinations, as part of an initiative aimed at encouraging the development of local tourism infrastructure. “All government officers and employees working in the state of Bihar shall, once every three months, undertake a two-day visit (including two nights) with their families to any district within the state, excluding their home district, and stay in tourist, eco-tourism or rural tourism destinations,” a communication issued by the General Administration Department said.The order specifies that the stay should include Friday and Saturday nights, during which the visitors should tour up to three nearby destinations. The government has said the duration of such travel would be “treated as time spent on duty”. At the same time, it has barred officials from combining these visits with official review meetings or site inspections. “During this tour, no official shall conduct review meetings or site inspections for official work purposes,” the order stated. The directive, issued by Additional Chief Secretary of the General Administration Department, Dr B. Rajender, has been sent to all additional chief secretaries, principal secretaries, secretaries, divisional commissioners, district magistrates, police officials and forest department officers across Bihar. The aim The government said the move was aimed at identifying ways to improve tourism-related infrastructure and facilities in areas that remain relatively under-recognised despite Bihar’s historical, cultural and ecological diversity. “Bihar is a state rich in diversity, with several places having significant art, culture, environmental diversity and historical importance. Apart from internationally and nationally established tourist sites, there are many important places that need to be brought to the global stage,” the letter said.Story continues below this ad According to the communication, officials and employees will be expected to submit a consolidated report after their visit, including photographs of tourist sites, information related to the destinations and their personal experiences. These reports will be submitted to district magistrates, divisional commissioners or respective departments, depending on the officer’s place of posting. The government has also directed departments and district administrations to appoint nodal officers to compile these reports and forward them to the departments concerned, including the Tourism Department, the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, and the Art and Culture Department. The order further places responsibility on district administrations and the tourism and forest departments to promote homestay facilities in tourist and eco-tourism regions. “It shall also be the responsibility of the Tourism Department, District Magistrates and Forest Divisional Officers to work towards the development of homestays in these tourist and eco-tourism areas so that homestays can be encouraged,” the communication stated.Story continues below this ad The government said such facilities would allow tourists to stay in local homes on a payment basis, helping strengthen the local economy while also offering visitors “authentic and immersive cultural experiences”, including local food and personalised hospitality. Anticipating increased movement of officials to tourist destinations under the initiative, the government has also asked district authorities to review accommodation arrangements at tourist and eco-tourism sites. The communication directs officials to coordinate with government guest houses and private hotels to ensure boarding and lodging facilities are availa
Updated: May 22, 2026 11:57 PM IST IPL Points Table: Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru. (CREIMAS)IPL 2026 Points Table Update: Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad but finished on top of the table with 18 points. Gujarat Titans and Hyderabad also finished on 18 but RCB’s net run rate ensured they finished as the first placed team. Meanwhile, SRH finished below GT because of the Shubman Gill-led team’s superior run rate. So now, RCB will face GT in Qualifier 1 while SRH will await the 4th placed team at the Eliminator. Here’s what the IPL 2026 points table looks like after Sunrisers Hyderabad’s win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru.IPL 2026 Points Table (Updated) The top three teams are already assured of qualification into the IPL playoffs meaning that there are about four teams fighting for the final playoffs spot. POS TEAM PL W L NR NRR PTS 1 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Q) 14 9 5 0 0.783 18 2 Gujarat Titans (Q) 14 9 5 0 0.695 18 3 Sunrisers Hyderabad (Q) 14 9 5 0 0.524 18 4 Rajasthan Royals 13 7 6 0 0.083 14 5 Punjab Kings 13 6 6 1 0.227 13 6 Kolkata Knight Riders 13 6 6 1 0.011 13 7 Chennai Super Kings (E) 14 6 8 0 -0.345 12 8 Delhi Capitals 13 6 7 0 -0.871 12 9 Mumbai Indians (E) 13 4 9 0 -0.510 8 10 Lucknow Super Giants (E) 13 4 9 0 -0.702 8 (IPL points table updated after SRH vs RCB game) Most Runs in IPL 2026 (Orange Cap List) Hyderabad’s Heinrich Klaasen came up from the 5th position to 3rd after the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru while teammate Ishan Kishan also broke into the Top 5 with his innings vs RCB. Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan stayed on top of the table with 638 runs while his captain Shubman Gill retained the No. 2 position with 616 runs. RR’s Vaibhav Sooryavasnhi is currently at 4th. POS PLAYER INNS RUNS SR 1 Sai Sudharsan (GT) 14 638 157.92 2 Shubman Gill (GT) 13 616 161.67 3 Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) 14 606 159.47 4 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) 13 579 236.32 5 Ishan Kishan (SRH) 14 569 178.36 (Orange Cap table is updated after the SRH vs RCB game) Most Wickets in IPL 2026 (Purple Cap List) There was one change in the Purple Cap standings after SRH vs RCB with Hyderabad’s Eshan Malinga leapfrogging RR’s Jofra Archer to break into the top 5 at 5th position. Gujarat Titans’ Rashid Khan satyed at No.4 while his teammate Kagiso Rabada maintained his second position in the table. CSK’s Anshul Kamboj stayed at 3rd while RCB’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the charts.Story continues below this ad POS PLAYER INNS WICKETS ECON 1 Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB) 14 24 8.07 2 Kagiso Rabada (GT) 14 24 9.18 3 Anshul Kamboj (CSK) 14 21 10.52 4 Rashid Khan (GT) 14 19 8.71 5 Eshan Malinga (SRH) 14 19 9.27 (Purple Cap table is updated after SRH vs RCB game) IPL Today Match Summary (SRH vs RCB) Sunrisers Hyderabad won the match by 55 runs but could not stop Royal Challengers Bengaluru from finishing on top of the table. Batting first, SRH posted a massive 255/4 with the help of Ishan Kishan’s 79, Abhishek Sharma’s 56 and Heinrich Klaasen’s 51. RCB’s best bowler and purple Cap holder Bhuvneshwar Kumar had an ordinary day, going wicketless while conceding 51 runs in 4 overs. Chasing, RCB started well with Venkatesh Iyer opening and scoring 44 off just 19 but after he was dismissed, only Rajat Patidar slammed 56 but Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal couldn’t fire as they could reach 200/4 in 20 overs.
New DelhiMay 22, 2026 02:29 PM IST The senior manager shared that what touched him most was his grandmother’s progressive mindset despite never receiving formal education. (Source: Vyanktesh Bajaj/LinkedIn)A Bengaluru-based Microsoft employee’s LinkedIn post about taking his 81-year-old grandmother to his office for the first time has gone viral online, with many users calling the moment emotional and inspiring. The post was shared by Vyanktesh Bajaj, a senior manager at Microsoft, who has been working at the company for over a year and a half. In the post, Bajaj reflected on growing up in Mangrulpir, a small town in Maharashtra, where opportunities and exposure to the corporate world were limited. “Today was one of the most emotional moments of my life. I come from a remote place in Maharashtra, where opportunities and exposure to the corporate world were none, even metro-city luxuries felt distant to us,” he wrote.“During my childhood, I always dreamt of being in those tall glass buildings I had seen on TV. Today, I walked my 81-year-old grandmother through the Microsoft campus in Bengaluru,” he added. Bajaj said that it was his grandmother’s first time seeing the corporate world from inside. He described how she looked around with “pure curiosity and wonder” while observing the scale of operations, technology and workplace environment. “She kept asking me, ‘How does work happen at such a massive scale here?'” he shared. The senior manager shared that what touched him most was his grandmother’s progressive mindset despite never receiving formal education. “Life taught her wisdom in ways classrooms never could,” he wrote. Check out the post: The Microsoft employee added that the office visit felt symbolic of “generations of sacrifices quietly coming full circle.” “At one point she smiled and simply said, ‘You are doing very meaningful work,’” Bajaj wrote, adding, “That one sentence felt bigger than any promotion, title, or award. I felt a little taller today. Not because of my title or my tenure, but because I saw my world through her eyes.” “From Mangrulpir (a small town in Maharashtra) to the hallways of Microsoft — today felt special,” he concluded.Story continues below this ad The post resonated with many LinkedIn users, who flooded the comments section with emotional reactions. An individual wrote, “Bringing one’s parents is normal; however, bringing your grandparents is very Special. Great Vyanktesh for remembering your roots.” Another user commented, “It felt like generations of sacrifices quietly coming full circle” – a beautiful reminder of the unseen efforts that shape us — and honestly, a grandmother’s pride is worth more than any recognition at work.” A third person added, “The glow on her face and sparkle in her eyes speak volumes.” Disclaimer: This article is a reflection on a viral social media post highlighting a personal story of family, emotional milestone, and career growth. The content is shared for informational and inspirational purposes and is based on unverified social platform narratives rather than formal editorial reporting.
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