Month: April 2025

[ad_1] BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia (R) has yet to issue a statement on the exit of Abhishek Nayar (L) as Team India assistant coach despite him officially joining Kolkata Knight Riders. New Delhi: Days after news of his departure from the Indian camp emerged, men's cricket team's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has rejoined the Kolkata Knight Riders in the middle of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). As TimesofIndia.com had reported earlier in the day, Nayar was set to join the IPL franchise but the move comes even before Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could make an official announcement on the development.When reached out, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia had said that they will give a "clear picture in 1-2 days" but in an unprecedented move, Shah Rukh Khan's IPL franchise made Nayar's arrival official via a social […]

[ad_1] Verbal altercation breaks out between Ishant Sharma and Ashutosh (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The IPL 2025 clash between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday didn't just provide a high-scoring encounter; it delivered a dose of drama too. In a fiery moment at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday, veteran pacer Ishant Sharma found himself in a tense verbal exchange with DC’s explosive finisher, Ashutosh Sharma.The altercation unfolded on the final ball of the 19th over of Delhi’s innings. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Ishant bowled a sharp bouncer that rose awkwardly past Ashutosh, looping toward wicketkeeper Jos Buttler. Gujarat appealed, convinced the ball grazed the bat or glove. However, the on-field umpire signalled it had only hit the batter’s shoulder.Ashutosh quickly turned to point at his shoulder, even rolling up his sleeve […]

[ad_1] <p>'Close down Parliament if Supreme Court has to make law': After Dhankhar, now BJP questions top court direction</p><p><br></p> NEW DELHI: After Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar questioned Supreme Court, now a BJP leader has added fuel to the fire, saying Parliament should stop functioning if the apex court acts like it. He also said that SC is "responsible for inciting religious wars in the country." Taking aim at Supreme Court on Friday, seasoned BJP parliamentarian Nishikant Dubey in a cryptic post on X wrote, "Kanoon yadi Supreme Court hi banayega to Sansad Bhavan bund kar dena chahiye (Parliament should be closed down if the Supreme Court has to make the laws)."Later today, Dubey said that the Supreme Court is responsible for inciting religious wars in the country. "The Supreme Court is going beyond its limits. If one has to go […]

[ad_1] Axar Patel pulls Ashish Nehra away (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Ashish Nehra, known for his playful interactions with former teammates, surprised everyone by calling Abhishek Porel out of the nets during a practice session ahead of Gujarat Titans' IPL 2025 encounter against Delhi Capitals at the Narendra Modi Stadium.Nehra humorously instructed Porel, "Ye Abishek Porel hai na? Aja bhai, last ball. (Isn't it Abishek Porel? Come out, brother) Done! Time up. Well done, good shot, now come out," prompting laughter from Axar Patel, who tried to even pull Nehra out of the scene, and Delhi coach Hemang Badani. Such interventions by an opposition coach are rare but typical of Nehra's presence on the field.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Badani remarked that Nehra would manage both nets, to which Axar jokingly suggested Nehra should run theirs as […]

[ad_1] Abhishek Nayar (@KKRiders on X) New Delhi: As reported by TimesofIndia.com earlier in the day, Kolkata Knight Riders have officially brought back Abhishek Nayar into their support staff ahead of a crucial phase of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.The franchise confirmed the news on Saturday, noting that the former India all-rounder is expected to be present at training at Eden Gardens the same day.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!His return comes shortly after being relieved of his duties as the Indian cricket team's assistant coach. However, that development has not been confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).Nayar’s contract was expected to run until the end of May. However, following back-to-back Test series defeats to New Zealand and Australia, the BCCI opted for a shake-up, relieving Nayar, fielding coach T […]

[ad_1] Representative Image (AI, TIL Creatives) NEW DELHI: A technician allegedly employed at Medanta Hospital was arrested on Friday for sexually assaulting a flight attendant who was on a ventilator in the hospital’s ICU, police said. According to PTI, the accused is alleged to have committed 'digital rape' in the ICU room while two nurses were present but did not intervene.What is digital rape? Digital rape refers to non-consensual penetration of a person’s private parts using fingers or toes. PollWhat do you think is most important for ensuring safety in healthcare environments?The term 'digital' pertains to the digits of the hands or feet. It is recognised as a serious form of sexual assault.Unlike assaults involving external contact, digital rape involves internal, non-consensual penetration using fingers or toes, making it a deeply invasive and serious form of sexual violence. Such assaults […]

[ad_1] KL Rahul and Kevin Pietersen (Video grabs) In the buildup to the much-anticipated Indian Premier League clash between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, a light-hearted exchange between KL Rahul and Delhi Capitals mentor Kevin Pietersen stole the spotlight — and the internet’s heart.The Delhi Capitals' social media team posted a seemingly innocent video of GT skipper Shubman Gill greeting Pietersen during practice. The two exchanged pleasantries before Pietersen, with his trademark charm, posed a rhetorical question: “Bro, what’s a mentor? No one knows what a mentor is. Can you tell me what a mentor is?”Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Just as Gill chuckled, KL Rahul — who was nearby, gearing up for the session — chimed in with a zinger that had everyone in splits.Who's that […]