Month: April 2025

[ad_1] Preity Zinta spotted with new Punjab Kings (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A heartwarming post-match clip featuring Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta and rising star Priyansh Arya is taking social media by storm. Captured shortly after PBKS’s thrilling win over Chennai Super Kings, the video shows Zinta congratulating Arya for his unforgettable century -- a moment that encapsulated the emotion and energy of a remarkable IPL night. Arya, just 24, stunned the Mullanpur crowd with a blistering 103 off 42 deliveries, smashing seven boundaries and nine towering sixes. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!His fearless approach not only dismantled the CSK bowling attack but also etched his name into the IPL record books as the second-fastest Indian to score a hundred in the tournament's history, reaching the mark in just 39 balls. Preity Zinta, known for her […]

[ad_1] Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has issued a statement addressing the ongoing week-long boycott organised by the People’s Union USA. The boycott, dubbed the "Walmart Blackout," began on April 7 and targets the company’s rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, as well as broader concerns over corporate influence and tax policies.The People’s Union USA, a grassroots campaign group, has accused Walmart of failing to pay its fair share of taxes and undermining workplace diversity. The group’s founder, John Schwarz, urged consumers to avoid shopping at Walmart stores, using its online services, or purchasing from its subsidiaries like Sam’s Club. Schwarz stated, “We are holding these companies accountable so they finally step up and pay their fair share of taxes to alleviate federal income tax from the working-class citizen.”Here's what Walmart said about the protestIn response, Walmart defended […]

[ad_1] Congress leader and LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, prior to the extended CWC meeting, at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Memorial, in Ahmedabad. (PTI) NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday criticised the Congress for invoking the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel during its ongoing All India Congress Committee (AICC) session in Ahmedabad, calling it a politically motivated move.Responding to the Congress Working Committee’s (CWC) resolution passed on Tuesday, BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan said, "If the Congress party, which is now suddenly and shamelessly faking respect for Sardar Patel, had any real regard for him, the Congress party would have named its party headquarters 'Sardar Bhavan', it wouldn't have given the dynastic name of 'Indira Bhavan'. The Congress party is only doing this for sheer political mileage..."He said that if Congress had […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their 10-year winless streak at Wankhede Stadium with a thrilling 12-run win over Mumbai Indians on Monday. RCB posted 221/5, thanks to Virat Kohli's fluent 67, Rajat Patidar's 64 and Jitesh Sharma's explosive 40 off 19 balls. Mumbai fell short, finishing at 209/9.However, beyond the action-packed match, a tender moment stole the spotlight. A video of Virat Kohli signing an autograph for a young girl has gone viral, melting hearts across social media. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Perched on her guardian's shoulders, the girl passed a pamphlet over the tall barricade separating fans from players. Kohli, on his way to the dressing room, graciously took the pamphlet, signed it, and carefully returned it, delighting the young fan and those nearby, who quickly captured the touching moment.WATCH:On the field, […]

[ad_1] More than 200 people living in Ajnara Homes Society, a residential society in Greater Noida, have fallen ill and water contamination is being suspected to be the cause. “More than 200 residents reported illness. The most affected towers are M, J, K, and A. However, on Tuesday, almost all the towers’ residents complained of similar issues. It is suspected that the groundwater supply of the society is contaminated because if the overhead tanks were affected, it would affect only one tower, as each tower has individual overhead tanks,” said Chandan Sinha, AOA president of Ajnara Homes.The infected people have symptoms like stomach pain and abdominal discomfort."We got the news that some people have fallen sick at Ajnara Home Society. I sent my Nodal DMO there, who told me that the overhead tank in Ajnara Home Society was cleaned probably […]

[ad_1] Omar Abdullah and Kiren Rijiju (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday responded sharply to criticism over his recent interaction with Union ministers, particularly his stroll with minister Kiren Rijiju at Srinagar's Tulip Garden by the Dal Lake.The backlash from Valley leaders comes after the passage of contentious Waqf Amendment Act in Parliament.In his remarks, Abdullah clarified the encounter, saying, “It is right that two days ago, I took my father to the Tulip Garden. It is a coincidence that a Union minister was present there at the moment. We greeted each other. He wanted to get a picture with me, how could I refuse?”Dismissing the criticism as politically motivated, he added, “Now, those who gave BJP an entry into J&K are trying to use that against me. Those who have not apologised […]

[ad_1] Tata Sons chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has emphasised that the current challenges in global trade are not primarily due to tariffs but stem from the disruption of a decades-old globalisation model. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Chandrasekaran highlighted the complexities of reversing integrated supply chains and the broader implications for global trade dynamics.Chandrasekaran explained globalization model under strainChandrasekaran noted that globalization has long relied on producing goods where it is most efficient and selling them where demand exists. However, recent geopolitical tensions and policy shifts have disrupted this model, creating challenges in sourcing talent, raw materials, and maintaining interconnected supply chains. "Supply chains are integrated, and things cannot change overnight," he remarked.Tariffs likely to persist: N ChandrasekaranWhile acknowledging that some US tariffs are likely to remain, Chandrasekaran stated, "I personally believe it [tariffs] is […]