Month: April 2025

[ad_1] Josh Hazlewood (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally treated their home fans to a victory, defeating Rajasthan Royals by eleven runs in Match forty‑two of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.Coming into Thursday night, Virat Kohli had four fifties in the campaign. At a fickle Chinnaswamy, he kept stalling in the thirties. That changed in emphatic style as the former skipper produced a 42‑ball 70 that married restraint with sudden violence.After losing yet another toss, RCB were asked to bat, and the first two overs hinted at nerves: Jofra Archer’s 149‑kph bumper flew for four, and Phil Salt survived a sitter in the deep. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Kohli first fed on Tushar Deshpande’s gentle pace, stroking two boundaries in the fifth over to ensure the powerplay closed […]

[ad_1] Image: Monica Sehgal Sullere/The Better India Dr Bankey Lal Sharma, a 95-year-old retired philosophy professor from Gujarat, is a living example of how a meaningful routine, mental clarity, and emotional strength can lead to a deeply fulfilling life, even in solitude. His days begin before sunrise with yoga and meditation, and he does every household chore by himself. His story, first featured in The Better India, is not just about living long — it’s about living well, with purpose, peace, and joy. Here’s the truth behind his simple secrets to longevity and happiness.A lifelong commitment to meditationEvery morning, he meditates without fail. His approach is simple: “Sit and breathe.” Distractions come, but he doesn’t resist them. Instead, he gently brings his mind back. He believes in swadhyaya, a form of self-study where one watches their thoughts without judgment.This ritual, […]

[ad_1] Mohammad Rizwan (Image credit: PSL) Islamabad United delivered a commanding performance to outclass Multan Sultans by seven wickets in their latest PSL encounter. Chasing 169, United cruised to victory in just 17.1 overs, courtesy of a scintillating unbeaten 80 from wicketkeeper-batter Andries Gous.Put into bat, Multan Sultans managed 168 for 5 in their 20 overs. Skipper Mohammad Rizwan and Usman Khan provided the foundation with a 65-run partnership for the second wicket.Also See: RR vs RCBRizwan played the anchor’s role with a 38-ball 36 before falling to Shadab Khan. PollWho was the standout player in the match between Islamabad United and Multan Sultans?Frustrated with his dismissal, the Sultans’ captain Rizwan couldn’t hide his emotions—storming back to the dugout and hurling his helmet to the ground in anger.WATCH: Usman Khan was the aggressor in the stand, smashing 61 off 40 […]

[ad_1] Owaisi gets invite after urging PM Modi to include small parties NEW DELHI: After initially criticising the Centre for not inviting smaller parties to the all-party meeting regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi confirmed receiving an invitation on Thursday. The terrorist attack in Pahalgam, south Kashmir, on Tuesday afternoon resulted in 26 casualties, predominantly tourists.The Hyderabad MP emphasised the national significance of the all-party meeting whilst speaking to journalists. "Just now I got a call from the Home Minister's office and they asked me to come (for the meeting). I will attend the meeting," Owaisi said.Earlier that day, Owaisi had posted on social media requesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to include all political parties, regardless of their parliamentary representation.PollShould all political parties be invited to discussions on national issues?Owaisi took to X his conversation with Union […]