Cricket great and former England captain Geoffrey Boycott has come down hard on his country’s Test skipper Ben Stokes for his latest on-field antics that made headlines worldwide. Fondly remembered for calling out current Indian head coach and ex-Test opener, Gautam Gambhir, 'rubbish' for his almost brain-fade moment during a Test in the UK in 2014, Boycott didn’t spare Stokes for embarrassing his team and himself in the just-concluded Manchester Test against India. In his article for The Telegraph, Boycott shrugged off Stokes’ idea of trying to end the game when the two Indian batters at the crease (late on day five) were closing in on their respective Test hundreds.&nbsp;Though Stokes explained (in the post-match presser) why he opted to shake hands with Ravindra Jadeja about 15 overs before the day was about to end anyway, Boycott said no way he would have let anyone drag him off on 89 (Jadeja’s score at the time of this episode unfolded) after having worked extensively hard to safeguard his team’s chances in a Test match.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gautam-gambhir-receives-game-changing-tip-from-sourav-ganguly-ahead-of-crucial-fifth-test-ind-vs-eng-2025-1753716466868">India head coach Gambhir receives ‘game-changing’ tip from Sourav Ganguly ahead of crucial fifth Test</a> &nbsp;"There is no way I would have let anyone drag me off on 89 after I had worked hard all day to save the game for my team," Geoffrey Boycott wrote in his column for The Telegraph. "Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar deserved their hundreds. They left the ball well, played with the full face of the bat and defended their wickets at all costs. Well done.&nbsp;"I’m not sure what it is with modern players. You hear a lot of them mouthing off. It never really happened when I was playing. It will carry on at the Oval, and India will go there thinking they got a win at Old Trafford.&nbsp; &nbsp;"You learn more from failure than you do from success. And we failed to bowl India out. The draw highlighted the deficiencies in our bowling. If you think about it, when your best bowler in both innings is the England captain, who is a batsman-bowler, something is not right," Boycott continued.<h3>What happened out there? &nbsp;</h3>At a time when India and England were marching towards a dead draw in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Stokes, as part of this game’s tradition, approached Jadeja and Sundar (80*) in an attempt to all agreeing to wrap up this game, only for him to face rejection from Jadeja, who made it clear that the pair wishes to bat further, to complete their respective hundreds. &nbsp;That, for some reason, irked Stokes and his teammate, who then crowded Jadeja and began exchanging remarks. The umpires had to intervene, and everyone returned to usual proceedings sooner.&nbsp; &nbsp;Shortly after the pair completed their respective hundreds, they shook hands with Stokes, agreeing to end the game.&nbsp;

In his article for The Telegraph, Boycott shrugged off Stokes’ idea of trying to end the game when the two Indian batters at the crease (late on day five) were closing in on their respective Test hundreds.

Cricket great and former England captain Geoffrey Boycott has come down hard on his country’s Test skipper Ben Stokes for his latest on-field antics that made headlines worldwide. Fondly remembered for calling out current Indian head coach and ex-Test opener, Gautam Gambhir, 'rubbish' for his almost brain-fade moment during a Test in the UK in 2014, Boycott didn’t spare Stokes for embarrassing his team and himself in the just-concluded Manchester Test against India. In his article for The Telegraph, Boycott shrugged off Stokes’ idea of trying to end the game when the two Indian batters at the crease (late on day five) were closing in on their respective Test hundreds. Though Stokes explained (in the post-match presser) why he opted to shake hands with Ravindra Jadeja about 15 overs before the day was about to end anyway, Boycott said no way he would have let anyone drag him off on 89 (Jadeja’s score at the time of this episode unfolded) after having worked extensively hard to safeguard his team’s chances in a Test match. Also read | India head coach Gambhir receives ‘game-changing’ tip from Sourav Ganguly ahead of crucial fifth Test "There is no way I would have let anyone drag me off on 89 after I had worked hard all day to save the game for my team," Geoffrey Boycott wrote in his column for The Telegraph. "Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar deserved their hundreds. They left the ball well, played with the full face of the bat and defended their wickets at all costs. Well done. "I’m not sure what it is with modern players. You hear a lot of them mouthing off. It never really happened when I was playing. It will carry on at the Oval, and India will go there thinking they got a win at Old Trafford. "You learn more from failure than you do from success. And we failed to bowl India out. The draw highlighted the deficiencies in our bowling. If you think about it, when your best bowler in both innings is the England captain, who is a batsman-bowler, something is not right," Boycott continued. What happened out there? At a time when India and England were marching towards a dead draw in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Stokes, as part of this game’s tradition, approached Jadeja and Sundar (80*) in an attempt to all agreeing to wrap up this game, only for him to face rejection from Jadeja, who made it clear that the pair wishes to bat further, to complete their respective hundreds. That, for some reason, irked Stokes and his teammate, who then crowded Jadeja and began exchanging remarks. The umpires had to intervene, and everyone returned to usual proceedings sooner. Shortly after the pair completed their respective hundreds, they shook hands with Stokes, agreeing to end the game.

In his article for The Telegraph, Boycott shrugged off Stokes’ idea of trying to end the game when the two Indian batters at the crease (late on day five) were closing in on their respective Test hundreds.

Boycott, who once called Gambhir ‘rubbish’, slams England captain Stokes over ‘handshake’ saga

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has slammed the England Cricket Team’s double standards following the handshake saga that made headlines late on day five of the just-concluded Manchester Test. After Ben Stokes offered to prematurely end the game at Old Trafford by approaching Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar for a handshake, only for them to deny and later complete their respective hundreds, irking tired Stokes and England, Ashwin called out the English captain for his strange tactics. While Stokes explained in the post-match presser as to why he did that, Ashwin tore into him for feeling distressed over something that’s not under the game’s laws.&nbsp;Jadeja was batting on 89 and Sundar on 80 when Stokes subtly approached Jadeja to end the game, which was going nowhere (outcome-wise) and eventually ended in a draw. After Jadeja refused to do it, Stokes and he got involved in an exchange of words, with several English players also jumping onto the scene, forcing the Indian all-rounder to agree to play out a draw. Although the ace Indian star did so later on, not before he completed his second Test hundred in the UK and let Washington complete his maiden, with India scoring 425 for four in their second innings.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-shares-heartfelt-post-after-being-ruled-out-of-england-test-updates-fans-on-what-is-next-for-him-ind-vs-eng-manchester-1753706942916">Rishabh Pant shares heartfelt post after being ruled out of England Test, updates fans on what's next for him</a> &nbsp;"Have you heard the term double standards? They played your bowlers all day, batted you out and suddenly, when they're nearing hundreds, you want to walk off? Why should they?" Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. "They have played all your bowlers since morning and taken it to a draw. They have worked hard, so you want them to leave their hundred?" &nbsp;"If I were the Indian captain, I would have played the entire 15 overs," Ashwin said.<h3>‘You bring Steve Harmison…’ &nbsp;</h3>Stokes took a jibe at Jadeja when he refused to shake hands with him, saying, “You're going to get a Test hundred against Harry Brook (part-time bowler)?”&nbsp; &nbsp;To which Ashwin said, “You want to make a hundred against Harry Brook? He has to make a hundred. You bring Steve Harmison, Andrew Flintoff, bring any bowler - they didn't object, it was your call to bring Brook, not ours. These are Test runs; a century is earned, not gifted. Washington deserved it, Jadeja deserved it. Period." &nbsp;Ashwin, however, reminded Stokes of how the cricket world doesn’t work around his morals. &nbsp;"There were two reasons: one, you didn't want to tire your bowlers. Fine. Second, you were frustrated and thought 'If I'm not happy, you shouldn't be either. That's not how cricket works,” he concluded. &nbsp;Meanwhile, a draw in Manchester keeps India’s hopes of levelling the series alive, with the final game at the Oval offering them another chance to win that game and restore their pride.&nbsp;&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

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Jadeja was batting on 89 and Sundar on 80 when Stokes subtly approached Jadeja to end the game, which was going nowhere (outcome-wise) and eventually ended in a draw.

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has slammed the England Cricket Team’s double standards following the handshake saga that made headlines late on day five of the just-concluded Manchester Test. After Ben Stokes offered to prematurely end the game at Old Trafford by approaching Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar for a handshake, only for them to deny and later complete their respective hundreds, irking tired Stokes and England, Ashwin called out the English captain for his strange tactics. While Stokes explained in the post-match presser as to why he did that, Ashwin tore into him for feeling distressed over something that’s not under the game’s laws. Jadeja was batting on 89 and Sundar on 80 when Stokes subtly approached Jadeja to end the game, which was going nowhere (outcome-wise) and eventually ended in a draw. After Jadeja refused to do it, Stokes and he got involved in an exchange of words, with several English players also jumping onto the scene, forcing the Indian all-rounder to agree to play out a draw. Although the ace Indian star did so later on, not before he completed his second Test hundred in the UK and let Washington complete his maiden, with India scoring 425 for four in their second innings. Also read | Rishabh Pant shares heartfelt post after being ruled out of England Test, updates fans on what's next for him "Have you heard the term double standards? They played your bowlers all day, batted you out and suddenly, when they're nearing hundreds, you want to walk off? Why should they?" Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. "They have played all your bowlers since morning and taken it to a draw. They have worked hard, so you want them to leave their hundred?" "If I were the Indian captain, I would have played the entire 15 overs," Ashwin said. ‘You bring Steve Harmison…’ Stokes took a jibe at Jadeja when he refused to shake hands with him, saying, “You're going to get a Test hundred against Harry Brook (part-time bowler)?” To which Ashwin said, “You want to make a hundred against Harry Brook? He has to make a hundred. You bring Steve Harmison, Andrew Flintoff, bring any bowler - they didn't object, it was your call to bring Brook, not ours. These are Test runs; a century is earned, not gifted. Washington deserved it, Jadeja deserved it. Period." Ashwin, however, reminded Stokes of how the cricket world doesn’t work around his morals. "There were two reasons: one, you didn't want to tire your bowlers. Fine. Second, you were frustrated and thought 'If I'm not happy, you shouldn't be either. That's not how cricket works,” he concluded. Meanwhile, a draw in Manchester keeps India’s hopes of levelling the series alive, with the final game at the Oval offering them another chance to win that game and restore their pride. WATCH VIDEO -

Jadeja was batting on 89 and Sundar on 80 when Stokes subtly approached Jadeja to end the game, which was going nowhere (outcome-wise) and eventually ended in a draw.

Ravi Ashwin slams England’s ‘double standards’ over ‘handshake saga’ in Manchester Test

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The long and intense handshake, which appeared more like a battle, between US President-elect Donald Trump and French President Emanual Macron went viral on the social media platform as netizens wondered who dominated whom when they met in Paris.

The handshake happened when Trump visited the French capital on Saturday (Dec 7) to attend the reopening of Norte Dame cathedral, which was restored after a fire destroyed it.

This is the first international visit of Trump after clinching victory in the presidential elections and the Republicans are now non-stop cheering "how Trump has already taken over the control of the world".

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In the video which went viral, Trump and Macron are seen shaking hands, which appeared like a wrestling moment, before Trump let go of Macron's hand.

<h2>Here's how netizens reacted to the video</h2>

"President Trump is back to dominating world leaders with his handshake. Macron is going to need a hand massage after all that twisting and pulling Trump did to him," wrote a user who is clearly a Trump fan.

"President Trump manhandles French President Emmanuel Macron with one of the most dominating handshakes I’ve ever seen. We are so back," said commentator Drew Hernandez.

"7 years later and the handshake battle continues between Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron," wrote Colin Rugg.&nbsp;

"The Trump-Macron handshake is hilarious," commented author John Lefevre in a post on X. "Because it happened twice. And you know Macron was told to prepare and probably practised and then still got dominated," he said.&nbsp;

“President Trump just made Macron his b—h with one handshake," wrote a critic on X.

“I’ve missed the Trump-Macron arm-wrestles,” said television personality&nbsp;Piers Morgan on X.

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“Welcome to the latest round of the Trump/Macron handshake power struggle saga…”&nbsp;said a user.

“There’s that handshake again,”&nbsp;another user commented.

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“The handshake!! I will admit I missed *this* part of the circus,”&nbsp;commented a user on X.

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In the past, handshakes of Trump with world leaders have gone viral.

In 2019, he had pulled the arm of Russian President Putin during a handshake.

In early 2017, an equally awkward handshake was exchanged between Trump and Macron in front of the media when the former tried to pull away only for the latter to tighten his grip.

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The long and intense handshake, which appeared more like a battle, between US President-elect Donald Trump and French President Emanual Macron went viral on the social media platform as netizens wondered who dominated whom when they met in Paris.

The long and intense handshake, which appeared more like a battle, between US President-elect Donald Trump and French President Emanual Macron went viral on the social media platform as netizens wondered who dominated whom when they met in Paris. The handshake happened when Trump visited the French capital on Saturday (Dec 7) to attend the reopening of Norte Dame cathedral, which was restored after a fire destroyed it. This is the first international visit of Trump after clinching victory in the presidential elections and the Republicans are now non-stop cheering "how Trump has already taken over the control of the world". Also Read: Trump in Paris: US President-elect says world 'little crazy' as he meets Macron ahead of Notre Dame reopening In the video which went viral, Trump and Macron are seen shaking hands, which appeared like a wrestling moment, before Trump let go of Macron's hand. Here's how netizens reacted to the video "President Trump is back to dominating world leaders with his handshake. Macron is going to need a hand massage after all that twisting and pulling Trump did to him," wrote a user who is clearly a Trump fan. "President Trump manhandles French President Emmanuel Macron with one of the most dominating handshakes I’ve ever seen. We are so back," said commentator Drew Hernandez. "7 years later and the handshake battle continues between Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron," wrote Colin Rugg. "The Trump-Macron handshake is hilarious," commented author John Lefevre in a post on X. "Because it happened twice. And you know Macron was told to prepare and probably practised and then still got dominated," he said. “President Trump just made Macron his b—h with one handshake," wrote a critic on X. “I’ve missed the Trump-Macron arm-wrestles,” said television personality Piers Morgan on X. President Trump is back to dominating world leaders with his handshake. 🇫🇷 Macron is going to need a hand massage after all that twisting and pulling Trump did to him 🤣 pic.twitter.com/FQkeEORO3S — George (@BehizyTweets) December 7, 2024 × “Welcome to the latest round of the Trump/Macron handshake power struggle saga…” said a user. “There’s that handshake again,” another user commented. Watch: Macron, Trump & Zelensky Holds Three-Way Talks At Elysee Palace “The handshake!! I will admit I missed *this* part of the circus,” commented a user on X. In the past, handshakes of Trump with world leaders have gone viral. In 2019, he had pulled the arm of Russian President Putin during a handshake. In early 2017, an equally awkward handshake was exchanged between Trump and Macron in front of the media when the former tried to pull away only for the latter to tighten his grip. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Trump and Macron's 17-second intense handshake battle goes viral. Here's who dominated...

They say optics matter and international relations are not untouched by it either. All eyes are on the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting in the Indian state of Goa, where foreign ministers of the member states have marked their presence under New Delhi's chairmanship.

The greetings upon the arrival of ministers ahead of any crucial summit like the SCO foreign ministers' meet are usually carried out with a firm handshake and photo op.&nbsp;

However, it was not business as usual on Friday when Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.&nbsp;

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Upon receiving Zardari, who arrived from Pakistan yesterday to attend SCO summit, Jaishankar chose to greet the Pakistani foreign minister with a 'Namaste' rather than a handshake.&nbsp;

On the arrival podium ahead of the commencement of the SCO meeting, there were no handshakes between the two ministers, at least not publicly.&nbsp;

Jaishankar did Namaste to the Pakistani foreign minister just like he did with other foreign ministers, including the China's Qin Gang.

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<h2>So, why did Jaishankar choose not to shake hands?</h2>

Every gesture matters in international affairs. Remember Biden's fist bump with the Saudi crown prince and the striking photograph which was much discussed in the world arena?

Even when Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu at the SCO defence ministers' meet, the Indian defence minister skipped a handshake.&nbsp;

He, just like Jaishankar, chose to welcome his Chinese counterpart with a Namaste.&nbsp;

Leaving alone only the Chinese counterpart, Singh shook hands with Tajik, Iranian and Kazakh counterparts. The video footage gained much traction on social media and was shared widely.&nbsp;

India's ties with Pakistan are strained even further after the Pulawama terror attack and the revocation of Article 370 on the status of Jammu and Kashmir. Jaishankar, on many international forums, has brought the attention of the world towards the state-sponsored cross-border terrorism by Pakistan.&nbsp;

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India's retaliation to the Pulwama attack with Balakot strikes in 2019 was New Delhi's befitting reply to Islamabad.&nbsp;

The most recent incident which left five soldiers dead and many others injured in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district was Pakistan’s act of “desperation” after the 2019 Balakot air strikes, as per Lt. Gen. (Retd) Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon, media reports said.&nbsp;

“After Pulwama, the Indian government’s resolve and their will to strike at will was showcased when we carried out the air strikes in Balakot. As per technical terminology, when the Air Force fully armed crosses the international boundary it’s actually a declaration of war,” said Dhillon.&nbsp;

He added, “(The) Indian Air Force crossed the Line of Control, overflew Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, suppressed the Pakistani air defence, defeated the Pakistani Air Force and crossed the international boundary.”&nbsp;

Dhillon cautioned Pakistan that India will hit back if Pulwama is repeated.&nbsp;

“Balakot is not in PoK, Balakot is in proper Pakistan. So IAF struck in proper Pakistan, destroyed the camp and came back safely without even being noticed or touched by the Pakistani air defence. So that was the lesson told to Pakistan that we will hit back if you try out anything like this (Pulwama),” he added.

Apart from that, India-China relations have also suffered several blows in recent years. Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang in his meeting with Jaishankar said, “Both sides should continue to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, consolidate the existing achievements, strictly abide by relevant agreements, take joint action to further ease and cool down the border situation and maintain sustainable peace and tranquillity in the border areas."

But the tensions cut deeper than the diplomatic words. Starting from Galwan clashes to China's renaming of about 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh, the relationship is marred by varied incidents. India has already rejected China's renaming of places in Arunachal Pradesh, and the instances like Namaste for a handshake are not a surprise and are often resorted to conveying a strong warning or a message.&nbsp;

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They say optics matter and international relations are not untouched by it either. All eyes are on the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting in the Indian state of Goa, where foreign ministers of the member states have marked their presence under New Delhi's chairmanship.

They say optics matter and international relations are not untouched by it either. All eyes are on the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting in the Indian state of Goa, where foreign ministers of the member states have marked their presence under New Delhi's chairmanship. The greetings upon the arrival of ministers ahead of any crucial summit like the SCO foreign ministers' meet are usually carried out with a firm handshake and photo op. However, it was not business as usual on Friday when Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Also Read | BAPS Swaminarayan temple vandalised in Sydney by Khalistan supporters: Reports Upon receiving Zardari, who arrived from Pakistan yesterday to attend SCO summit, Jaishankar chose to greet the Pakistani foreign minister with a 'Namaste' rather than a handshake. On the arrival podium ahead of the commencement of the SCO meeting, there were no handshakes between the two ministers, at least not publicly. Jaishankar did Namaste to the Pakistani foreign minister just like he did with other foreign ministers, including the China's Qin Gang. Also Read | US regional bank Western Alliance quashes report of exploring potential sale So, why did Jaishankar choose not to shake hands? Every gesture matters in international affairs. Remember Biden's fist bump with the Saudi crown prince and the striking photograph which was much discussed in the world arena? Even when Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu at the SCO defence ministers' meet, the Indian defence minister skipped a handshake. He, just like Jaishankar, chose to welcome his Chinese counterpart with a Namaste. Leaving alone only the Chinese counterpart, Singh shook hands with Tajik, Iranian and Kazakh counterparts. The video footage gained much traction on social media and was shared widely. India's ties with Pakistan are strained even further after the Pulawama terror attack and the revocation of Article 370 on the status of Jammu and Kashmir. Jaishankar, on many international forums, has brought the attention of the world towards the state-sponsored cross-border terrorism by Pakistan. Watch | China issues report on US CIA's cyberattacks on other countries × India's retaliation to the Pulwama attack with Balakot strikes in 2019 was New Delhi's befitting reply to Islamabad. The most recent incident which left five soldiers dead and many others injured in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district was Pakistan’s act of “desperation” after the 2019 Balakot air strikes, as per Lt. Gen. (Retd) Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon, media reports said. “After Pulwama, the Indian government’s resolve and their will to strike at will was showcased when we carried out the air strikes in Balakot. As per technical terminology, when the Air Force fully armed crosses the international boundary it’s actually a declaration of war,” said Dhillon. He added, “(The) Indian Air Force crossed the Line of Control, overflew Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, suppressed the Pakistani air defence, defeated the Pakistani Air Force and crossed the international boundary.” Dhillon cautioned Pakistan that India will hit back if Pulwama is repeated. “Balakot is not in PoK, Balakot is in proper Pakistan. So IAF struck in proper Pakistan, destroyed the camp and came back safely without even being noticed or touched by the Pakistani air defence. So that was the lesson told to Pakistan that we will hit back if you try out anything like this (Pulwama),” he added. Apart from that, India-China relations have also suffered several blows in recent years. Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang in his meeting with Jaishankar said, “Both sides should continue to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, consolidate the existing achievements, strictly abide by relevant agreements, take joint action to further ease and cool down the border situation and maintain sustainable peace and tranquillity in the border areas." But the tensions cut deeper than the diplomatic words. Starting from Galwan clashes to China's renaming of about 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh, the relationship is marred by varied incidents. India has already rejected China's renaming of places in Arunachal Pradesh, and the instances like Namaste for a handshake are not a surprise and are often resorted to conveying a strong warning or a message. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Soon after Liz Truss was declared the winner of the Conservative leadership race, the newly-elected prime minister walked past his rival and fellow party member Rishi Sunak without offering him a consolatory handshake.

The result was announced on Monday by the returning officer of the leadership contest and chair of the Conservative Party's powerful 1922 Committee of backbench MPs, Sir Graham Brady, at the&nbsp;Queen Elizabeth&nbsp;II Centre near Downing Street.

Truss was elected by the lowest ever margin for a Conservative leader with 57 per cent of the vote compared to 43 per cent for Sunak.

As she was invited to the stage, Truss appeared to ignore her rival as she ascended onto the stage to take the plaudits, reported the Independent.

Sunak sat quietly and nodded his appreciation towards Truss while a round of applause reverberated through the room.

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Addressing the audience, Truss said, "We need to show that we will deliver over the next two years. I will deliver a bold plan to cut taxes and grow our economy.&nbsp;

"I will deliver on the energy crisis, dealing with people's energy bills, but also dealing with the long-term issues we have on energy supply."&nbsp;

She did, however, mention Sunak’s name while paying respects to her other Tory rival candidates.

"I would like to pay my respects to my Tory leadership rival candidates, especially Rishi Sunak. It has been a hard-fought campaign. I think we have shown the depth and breadth of talent in our Conservative Party."&nbsp;

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Soon after Liz Truss was declared the winner of the Conservative leadership race, the newly-elected prime minister walked past his rival and fellow party member Rishi Sunak without offering him a consolatory handshake.

Soon after Liz Truss was declared the winner of the Conservative leadership race, the newly-elected prime minister walked past his rival and fellow party member Rishi Sunak without offering him a consolatory handshake. The result was announced on Monday by the returning officer of the leadership contest and chair of the Conservative Party's powerful 1922 Committee of backbench MPs, Sir Graham Brady, at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre near Downing Street. Truss was elected by the lowest ever margin for a Conservative leader with 57 per cent of the vote compared to 43 per cent for Sunak. As she was invited to the stage, Truss appeared to ignore her rival as she ascended onto the stage to take the plaudits, reported the Independent. Sunak sat quietly and nodded his appreciation towards Truss while a round of applause reverberated through the room. Liz Truss snubs Rishi Sunak as she becomes Prime Minister without shakin... https://t.co/BFy4YGui8f @YouTubeより — Hero (@gaikokujin) September 5, 2022 × Addressing the audience, Truss said, "We need to show that we will deliver over the next two years. I will deliver a bold plan to cut taxes and grow our economy. "I will deliver on the energy crisis, dealing with people's energy bills, but also dealing with the long-term issues we have on energy supply." She did, however, mention Sunak’s name while paying respects to her other Tory rival candidates. "I would like to pay my respects to my Tory leadership rival candidates, especially Rishi Sunak. It has been a hard-fought campaign. I think we have shown the depth and breadth of talent in our Conservative Party." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Chimpanzees develop specific handshake-like gestures depending on their social group, according to the results of a 12-year observational study published on Wednesday that sheds light on the animals' complex social structures.

Chimps are often referred to as being the most "humanlike" non-human species, given their propensity to perform complicated tasks, such as tool use, which were long thought to be the sole preserve of mankind.&nbsp;

Edwin van Leeuwen, an expert in animal behaviour at the University of Antwerp and the city's Royal Zoological Society, studied dozens of chimpanzees sheltered at Zambia's Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage Trust over a 12-year span.&nbsp;

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Despite a large turnover in the chimp population due to deaths and births, Van Leeuwen was able to observe specific and repeated hand gestures among chimps in two distinct groups.&nbsp;

The gesture, known as the grooming handclasp, involves "each of the participants simultaneously (extending) an arm overhead and the other (clasping) the other's wrist or hand or both clasping each other's hand," according to the results of his study, published in the journal Royal Society Biology Letters.

Through years of observation, Van Leeuwen found that palm-to-palm grasping was "substantially more pronounced" in one group, or society, of chimps than the other.

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He also found that female chimps were far more likely than males to grasp palms, while males were more likely to grasp wrists, likely due to males' desires to assert or affirm dominance.

"The fact that they have developed different styles in different groups reflects that they learn the style socially within their groups," Van Leeuwen told AFP.&nbsp;

He said the chimps appeared to have learned to perform the grasps "to some extent" as a ritual, reminiscent of secret handshakes performed by humans.&nbsp;

"The handclasp fits into the whole social interaction that two individuals engage in sometimes, making it a special connection within an already intimate grooming bout."

'Some serious, some care-free'

Van Leeuwen said his study was evidence of chimps' ability to preserve "the stability of traditions", a behaviour that among humans is thought of as cultural persistence.

He said the behaviour could not be explained by genetic or environmental factors since the composition of the two separate chimp groups was essentially identical -- yet they each developed distinct grasping techniques.

He said the specific gestures and their longevity within each group could be a result of "the shared trait of social learning".

With more than a decade spent observing the chimps' behaviour, Van Leeuwen said he got to know the personality traits of each individual animal.&nbsp;

"Like humans, they have their individual ways of doing -- be it during play, eating or grooming," he said.&nbsp;

"Some chimpanzees are very serious, always on the look-out for ripples in the social atmosphere," added Van Leeuwen.&nbsp;

"Some are more care-free and interact with even high-ranking individuals in their group with light touches of play."

Chimpanzees develop specific handshake-like gestures depending on their social group, according to the results of a 12-year observational study published on Wednesday that sheds light on the animals' complex social structures.

Chimpanzees develop specific handshake-like gestures depending on their social group, according to the results of a 12-year observational study published on Wednesday that sheds light on the animals' complex social structures. Chimps are often referred to as being the most "humanlike" non-human species, given their propensity to perform complicated tasks, such as tool use, which were long thought to be the sole preserve of mankind. Edwin van Leeuwen, an expert in animal behaviour at the University of Antwerp and the city's Royal Zoological Society, studied dozens of chimpanzees sheltered at Zambia's Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage Trust over a 12-year span. Also read | Galapagos tortoise, thought to be extinct, found in Ecuador Despite a large turnover in the chimp population due to deaths and births, Van Leeuwen was able to observe specific and repeated hand gestures among chimps in two distinct groups. The gesture, known as the grooming handclasp, involves "each of the participants simultaneously (extending) an arm overhead and the other (clasping) the other's wrist or hand or both clasping each other's hand," according to the results of his study, published in the journal Royal Society Biology Letters. Through years of observation, Van Leeuwen found that palm-to-palm grasping was "substantially more pronounced" in one group, or society, of chimps than the other. Also read | Dogs can detect COVID-19 among humans in less than a second, UK study finds He also found that female chimps were far more likely than males to grasp palms, while males were more likely to grasp wrists, likely due to males' desires to assert or affirm dominance. "The fact that they have developed different styles in different groups reflects that they learn the style socially within their groups," Van Leeuwen told AFP. He said the chimps appeared to have learned to perform the grasps "to some extent" as a ritual, reminiscent of secret handshakes performed by humans. "The handclasp fits into the whole social interaction that two individuals engage in sometimes, making it a special connection within an already intimate grooming bout." 'Some serious, some care-free' Van Leeuwen said his study was evidence of chimps' ability to preserve "the stability of traditions", a behaviour that among humans is thought of as cultural persistence. He said the behaviour could not be explained by genetic or environmental factors since the composition of the two separate chimp groups was essentially identical -- yet they each developed distinct grasping techniques. He said the specific gestures and their longevity within each group could be a result of "the shared trait of social learning". With more than a decade spent observing the chimps' behaviour, Van Leeuwen said he got to know the personality traits of each individual animal. "Like humans, they have their individual ways of doing -- be it during play, eating or grooming," he said. "Some chimpanzees are very serious, always on the look-out for ripples in the social atmosphere," added Van Leeuwen. "Some are more care-free and interact with even high-ranking individuals in their group with light touches of play."

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