<ul><li>The <keyword id="1736801" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Paytm-app">Paytm app</keyword> has been removed from the Google Play Store for violating policies related to unregulated gambling apps.</li><li>This does not affect those who already have the app installed on their phones, but new downloads are not possible at this moment.</li><li>Other apps from the company, like Paytm Money, Paytm Mall and Paytm for Business are still available for download.</li><li>Google said it is in touch with the app’s developers to bring it back on the Play Store.</li></ul>The Paytm app has been removed from the Google Play Store. The reason reported for the removal of the app is that Google doesn’t allow ‘unregulated gambling apps that facilitate sports betting’. According to <a href="https://twitter.com/CNBCTV18Live/status/1306872648429785088">CNBC-TV18</a>, Google had notified developers about this a few days ago. It also said that it is working with Paytm to bring the app back on the Play Store. A search for the Paytm app on the Play Store confirmed the app’s removal. Other apps from the company like Paytm Money, Paytm Mall and Paytm for Business are still available for download. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="78187022" title="How to install the Paytm app on Xiaomi, Samsung and other phones" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> On September 18, Google released a <a href="https://india.googleblog.com/">statement</a> saying that it doesn’t allow online casinos or support any unregulated gambling apps that facilitate sports betting. “This includes if an app leads consumers to an external website that allows them to participate in paid tournaments to win real money or cash prizes, it is a violation of our policies.” "When an app violates these policies, we notify the developer of the violation and remove the app from Google Play until the developer brings the app into compliance. And in the case where there are repeated policy violations, we may take more serious action which may include terminating Google Play Developer accounts. Our policies are applied and enforced on all developers consistently," the blog post added. We have reached out to Google for a statement. Big blow to Paytm ahead of IPL starting tomorrow Paytm First Games – which recently onboarded Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador – is the Indian digital payments’ leaders foray into the fantasy gaming segment. Google’s ban is a huge blow to the app as the IPL begins tomorrow and Paytm First Games was hoping to cash in on the cricketing event. Paytm First Games had an elaborate plan to establish its stronghold in the fantasy gaming market. The app aims to get over 100 million users during the upcoming Indian Premier League and has planned over 200 live events on the platform over the next six months. The other popular fantasy sports app Dream11 has never been available on the Playstore. Last year in June, the Bombay High Court had dismissed a PIL filed by an advocate and said that Dream11 is a game of skill and not of chance. The PIL had claimed that the online fantasy league game encourages gambling. Earlier, the Punjab and Haryana High Court too had declared the Dream11 format of fantasy sports as legal. The order said that the game requires considerable skill and judgment. This order was further ratified by the Supreme Court. BJP leader demands ban on online rummy games and apps In the ongoing Parliament session, BJP leader K C Ramamurthy in the Rajya Sabha demanded a ban on online rummy. “Sir, it is a misnomer that rummy is a game of skill. It is gambling and betting money through rummy in the greed of getting more is illegal as it ruins families financially and otherwise. It is unfortunate that many have become addicts, particularly in south India,” he said. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/paytm-says-your-money-is-safe-and-the-app-will-be-back-soon-on-play-store/articleshow/78185321.cms">Paytm says your money is safe and the app will be back soon on Play Store</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/how-to/how-to-install-the-paytm-app-when-its-not-available-on-google-play-store/articleshow/78187022.cms">How to install the Paytm app on Xiaomi, Samsung and other phones</a>

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With IPL 7 moving into the business end, the big-ticket players are taking centerstage but there are some uncapped Indian players who have matched the international star cast in their performances so far. Here, gocricket.com takes a look at the top five uncapped players who have surprised everyone in IPL 7. 
 
Yuzvendra Chahal - seven innings, eight wickets, economy 5.96 
 Picked up for Rs 10 lakh, the legspinner has not only justified his place in the star-studded playing XI of <keyword id="6354506" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Royal-Challengers-Bangalore">Royal Challengers Bangalore</keyword>, but has done remarkably well for the franchise. Chahal has been preferred ahead Muttiah Muralitharan and has reaffirmed RCB's faith by claiming seven wickets from seven matches, most importantly at a miserly economy of 5.26 runs per over. The 23-year-old's guile has left many big players in a tizzy and he has so far reaped the rewards flighting the ball up to the batsmen. His bowling against <keyword id="6354884" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="40" keywordseo="Delhi-Daredevils">Delhi Daredevils</keyword> and <keyword id="13880" type="COMPANY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Mumbai-Indians">Mumbai Indians</keyword> in the UAE were exemplary performances, for which Chahal won one Man-of-the-Match prize and deserved a second. 
 
Suryakumar Yadav - eight innings, 127 runs, average 42.33 
 Suryakumar Yadav played just one game in the IPL for Mumbai Indians last year and scored a duck, but glimpses of his a hard-hitting pedigree were on view at the <keyword id="6360761" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="40" keywordseo="Champions-League">Champions League</keyword> Twenty20 later in the year, and <keyword id="6354467" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Kolkata-Knight-Riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</keyword> roped him in for 70 lakh and slotted him as a finisher in their XI. Despite KKR's poor run of form, Yadav has managed to string together decent scores - 24*, 34, 31 against RCB, KXIP, RR - coming in during the slog overs. His enterprising brand of strokeplay has lifted the team as well. His 31 off 19 balls helped spark life into the KKR chase in the Super Over match versus <keyword id="13802" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Rajasthan-Royals">Rajasthan Royals</keyword> and even in the field he has been a live-wire - a total value for money for KKR. 
 
Karun Nair - five innings, 138 runs, average 34.50 
 
Coming into IPL 7 on the back of a stupendous 2013-14 first-class season in which he hit centuries in three successive Ranji Trophy matches for Karnataka, RR decided to be give the 22-year-old a chance in the fourth game after Abhiskek Nayar's continuous failure as an opener. Nair did not start off well scoring 8 and 1, but RR persisted with him and he hit 73 off 50 balls leading his team to a win against Daredevils. In the next game, he contributed a brisk 44 against KKR. Picked up for Rs 75 lakh, Karun has so far proved to be a good gamble for RR and in all probability will continue to open. 
 
Pravin Tambe - eight games, 13 wickets, economy 6.21 
 
IPL's very own Cindarella story. The 42-year-old legspinner has been a revelation in IPL 7 with 13 wickets in eight games, briefly holding the Purple Cap for most wickets. Again part of the RR setup, who have the knack of getting the maximum out of their budget players, Tambe has proved to be the most vital cog in the bowling attack. In IPL 6 Tambe played three matches taking two wickets but it was in the Champions League that he made headlines by picking up 12 wickets in five matches. Getting the services of the Mumbai legspinner by using their right-to-match card at the IPL auctions, RR got it right - and Tambe has proved an excellent purchase for just 10 lakhs. 
 
Akshar Patel - seven innings, six wickets, economy 6.50 
 
While all the talk around KXPI has centred on their explosive batting and foreign imports, the impact of allrounder Akshar Patel has gone by under the radar. Used more as a bowler than a batsman, the left-arm orthodox spinner has been able to provide vital breakthroughs. Patel, 20, features very high among those who have sent down the most dot balls in IPL 7 and has taken six wickets at an economy of 6.50 runs per over. The BCCI Young Player of the Year Award for his stirring performances in Under-19 tournaments in 2012-13, purchased by KXIP for 75 lakhs, is clearing finding his footing among the big boys and should be a regular in the coming matches.

IPL: Five Cut-Price Indians Who've Outshone Pricey Stars

<ul><li><keyword id="99676" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Shilpa-Shetty-Kundra">Shilpa Shetty Kundra</keyword>, who has been missing from the big screen for the past 13 years has become the face of yet another brand. </li><li>She has 13 brands in her kitty from varied categories like Food &amp; Beverages, Telecom, Skincare, FMCG, Chocolates, and more. </li><li>As Shilpa signs another brand, we try to decode what still makes the actor relevant and how she has become an example of breaking age-disparity in the industry. </li></ul>Shilpa Shetty Kundra, the 43-year-old Bollywood actress, has bagged yet another brand in her kitty. She is now the face of home decor brand, Stellar Homes USA and represents 13 brands in total. Shilpa was last seen on the silver screen in the 2007 film Apne but she never really left the limelight. She continued judging various TV reality shows, became an entrepreneur by starting her own fitness channel called The Shilpa Shetty app and invested in a start-up called Mamaearth. Shilpa has over 1.6 million subscribers on her YouTube channel, which covers fashion tips, her fitness regime and a cooking show. While on Instagram, she has gained more than 6 million followers in a short span of time. According to media reports, she has a net worth of $20 million. This year, her long sabbatical of 13 years will also come to an end as she will be seen in two movies -- Nikamma and Hungama 2. Brand Journey Shilpa was 16 and a part of the modelling world when an aerated drinks brand approached her. Today, she regrets falling for money and choosing shortcuts. Shilpa is now wary of the kind of brands she chooses to work with. She has walked out of the meeting rooms if she doesn’t resonate with the brand. “Earlier, I really didn't think about whether I suited the brand. It was only about whether I was getting paid enough to leverage my name. But in the last five years, there has been a change in my thought process. When people take you seriously as a brand or rather someone synonymous with health and fitness, you become more responsible. So if something doesn't resonate with my personality or something that I can't use at home for my family or me, I won't endorse it,” admits Shilpa. Before her big release lined up this year, Shilpa turned down a Rs 10 crore offer from an Ayurvedic Slimming Pill brand because she did not want youngsters, who look up to her, to fall for fad diets. “There's so many brands I have turned down, I can't sit down and list those,” she breaks into a chuckle. She says she would have bagged a lot more brands and made more money had she not been so fastidious. Pan Masala brands and Aerated Drinks are completely off her list and she says she wouldn’t consider endorsing them ‘for all the money in the world.’ Explaining her modus operandi of choosing deals, she says, “I'm very particular and there's a lot of due diligence that goes into the brands that I work with. And I really believe that there is no shortcut in life. If you were to tell people that by popping pills you will lose weight, I think people who actually work out the right way will start losing faith in what they're doing. And I just feel that though we stopped focusing on mental health, and we will be talking about prizes and losing weight, fitting into a certain size, I think mental health is equally important. And I can't endorse something that doesn't fall into line with my philosophy.” The secret behind her relevance in the industry It was during her post-pregnancy period that Shilpa was asked a lot of questions about her fitness regime on the internet. She joined social media to help people out and realised that the audiences’ love for her hasn’t changed. She used that to her advantage and started her own application. It is her penchant for fitness and strong social media following, that brands still find her relevant. “After all these years, I feel like I stayed relevant. Today, I'm doing two films after 13 years but people still know me, not only because of television, but also because I stand for propagating good health. I want to bring about an awareness and want to play the role of a catalyst. As actors, we are always looked up to, and we have the power of social media. I used that to start my own YouTube channel,” shares Shilpa. Now, Shilpa Shetty is in-between meetings, looking for a fundraiser for her application to expand her reach further. Experts Speak Ashutosh Harbola, CEO and Co-founder, Buzzoka thinks that Shilpa had a strong influence on the industry since she made her fortune in Big Brother; her brand image changed after that and IPL, he says, added a cherry on the cake. “Shilpa Shetty is an ever-blooming social media star and her constant touchpoint with her audience makes her relevant even when she doesn't have too much in her kitty. From a brand's perspective, it's the right fit. Since the social and digital-first audience is always on social media, their appetite for relevancy is much filled. Also, Shilpa has been testing a couple of other platforms too which is keeping her both busy and buzzed. We all saw her entry on TikTok and it's a perfect example of being in the news for the right reasons,” says he. “Post her marriage, she is amongst the rich kids of Instagram making the world drool on her cuteness and the lavish lifestyle,” adds Harbola. N Chandramouli, CEO, TRA Research, highlights how strong her social media currency is, which is one of the reasons why brands still love her. “It is not easy for an actor who has been out of an active acting career for over 10 years to continue to stay relevant. However, Shilpa Shetty has reinvented herself in many new avatars to do what she is good at. She is a fitness icon, TV reality show judge, fashionista, partner in a spa chain, has over 1.6 million subscribers on her Youtube food channel, 6 million followers on her Instagram, among other things. Guess that's more than enough to keep her relevant with new-age millennials and others,” says Chandramouli. Social Media and Brand Expert, Karthik Srinivasan thinks Shilpa’s relatability factor for millennials and Gen Y has worked in her favor. “Shilpa Shetty, I believe, appeals to and can be recognised by a whole lot of middle-aged and older women unlike an Ananya Panday or Alia Bhatt. That relatability is what perhaps works in her favor. Ditto for actors like Vidya Balan. To some extent, it's also a factor of a 40+ woman actor to continue to want attention, work and assignments. Some may choose to shun the limelight and live a more obscure life surrounded by people close to them, as a way to escape the excess attention of earlier times. Shilpa Shetty has been in the limelight long after her exiting the film industry, including her foray into owning teams and so on. So, modeling and films continue to help her position her brand,” explains Srinivasan. An inspiration for other actresses The Khans of Bollywood and actors like Akshay Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan, still continue to be the Top 10 celebrities. Senior actresses, on the other hand, struggle to find film projects. As they vanish from the limelight after they get married, brands stop approaching them. Shilpa is unhesitant to agree that she found her calling much later in her career arc and feels women are finally stepping up to turn the tables. “I found my calling very late but I guess better late than never. Also, times are changing. You see actresses are far more daring today. It's also a more egalitarian world now. Women are given far more opportunities. I think women today are willing to take risks. And yes, it's a different world. And I think that's the only thing that's constant - change,” says Shilpa. Srinivasan also thinks the situation is changing, thanks to actresses like Shilpa Shetty and Vidya Balan and script writers that are breaking the age stereotypes. “I think as an industry, Bollywood (and the regional film industries, in particular) have moved definitely away from age-limits for women actors. While there's always (and still) a demand for young women actors, there are scripts being written for older ages as well, who do not fit the conventional stereotypes of a leading woman in films,” says Srinivasan. He adds, “From a branding point of view, I was very pleasantly surprised to see Tapsee Pannu featured in a Horlicks ad where she was specifically called out as being 30+. Or a Kangana Ranaut playing a mother of a boy in Panga. This scenario was unheard of a few years ago when only men had the freedom to be called 30+, 40+ and still get away with conventional roles in films. 40+ Shilpa Shetty is a variant of the 30+ Tapsee and Kangana.” Chandramouli, on the other hand, feels the onus also lies on actresses. “Brands take endorsements from 53-year-old male actors endorsing colas, and 77-year-old males endorsing everything. When it comes to women celebrities, there are occasions when you will see someone like Madhuri Dixit, who is above 50 years get endorsements. But many don't get as lucky as her. And this age-related aberration is one of the strangest as many times when choosing actors playing an older role, directors tend to cast younger actors. To correct this is the responsibility of female actors as also it is of brands and advertising agencies. Many times due to the paucity of opportunities, women celebrities above 40 tend to start focusing on other areas of their interests in work and personal life. In a highly competitive world, they must continue to stay relevant in their interest areas, stay connected with audiences, and find new interests which find newer fans. Since all endorsements are a commercial arrangement, the fee of endorsement also matters, for the potential endorsers must be willing to adjust fees in line with market demand. For the brands and agencies, it is important to have greater acceptance, to try the different, reink campaigns with such potential endorsers.” While many actresses have come and vanished with time, Shilpa Shetty Kundra has never left the showbiz, setting an example for other female actors in the industry.

What continues to make Shilpa Shetty Kundra relevant for brands

After showing his stunts on the field, <keyword id="10138" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Mahendra-Singh-Dhoni">Mahendra Singh Dhoni</keyword> proves his prowess in the legacy of millionaires by featuring in <keyword id="6373044" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Forbes">Forbes</keyword> magazine's 100 highest-paid athletes in the world list, second year in a row. He is the only Indian sportsman on the list that has been topped again by American boxer <keyword id="72494" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Floyd-Mayweather">Floyd Mayweather</keyword> and includes golfer <keyword id="20491" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Tiger-Woods">Tiger Woods</keyword>, tennis star Roger Federer and Portuguese soccer player <keyword id="18001" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Cristiano-Ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</keyword>. 
 
 <keyword id="6397" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Dhoni">Dhoni</keyword>'s total earnings stood at $ 31 million, including amount from salary/winnings at $ 4 million and endorsements worth $ 27 million. Dhoni has been ranked 23rd on the Forbes list of The World's Highest-Paid Athletes 2015, dropping a notch from his ranking of 22 last year. The 33-year old cricketer retired from Test cricket at the end of 2014, ceding his Indian national team captainship to fellow star <keyword id="6354486" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Virat-Kohli">Virat Kohli</keyword> but remains India's skipper at the One Day International and T20 levels. 
 
 
"He led India to the semifinal round of the 2015 Cricket World Cup before suffering a loss to eventual champion Australia, and in May the Chennai Super Kings went to the IPL Finals for the sixth time in his eight years as team captain," Forbes said. 
He is also co-producing 'M.S Dhoni: The Untold Story,' an upcoming biopic that has been "fraught with delays but has already funneled some three millions into the Indian star's pockets". 
 
 
The earnings figures include salaries, prize money and bonuses paid out between June 2014 and June 2015. 
 
 
Mayweather retains the top spot this year with earnings of $ 300 million, more than double the previous high for an athlete. This is the third time in four years that Mayweather was ranked as the world's highest-paid athlete, Forbes said. 
 
 
"Mayweather's $300 million year shatters the record for athlete earnings, which was previously held by Tiger Woods who banked $115 million in 2008," Forbes said. 
 
 
Mayweather's May 2 fight against Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao crushed multiple boxing financial records, including $ 13 million in sponsorships. 
 
 
Only two women made the 2015 Forbes list after the retirement of Chinese tennis player Li Na last year. Russian professional tennis player Maria Sharapova is the top-ranked women at number 26 with earnings of $ 29.7 million. 
 
 
Sharapova bounced back from an injury riddled 2013 to win the 2014 French Open, triggering lucrative bonuses from sponsors like Nike and Head, Forbes said. 
 
 
American tennis player Serena Williams earned $ 24.6 million and ranks number 47 on the list. The world's top-ranked tennis player captured her 20th Grand Slam singles title at the French Open. Her $ 72 million in career prize money is double that of Sharapova, her closest competitor. 
 
The 100 highest-paid athletes made $ 3.2 billion in total over the last 12 months, up 17 percent from the previous year. 
 
 
Pacquiao ranks second on the list with total earnings of $ 160 million followed by Real Madrid's Ronaldo with earnings of $ 79.6 million. 
 
 
Federer ranks fifth with earnings of $ 67 million, including $ 58 million from sponsors, exhibitions and appearance fees. Federer dropped to No. 7 in the world tennis rankings in 2013 but he rebounded last year finish 2014 in second. LeBron James is the National Basketball Association's (NBA) top-earning player and ranks sixth among all athletes at $ 64.8 million. 
 
 The list also includes tennis player Novak Djokovic on the 13th rank with earnings of $ 48.2 million, German Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel (21), tennis star <keyword id="24244" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Rafael-Nadal">Rafael Nadal</keyword> (22), soccer player Wayne Rooney (34) and Jamaican runner Usain Bolt (73). 
 
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