Month: May 2025

[ad_1] As Aishwarya Rai Bachchan lit up the red carpet at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival with a breathtaking couture look, the internet did what it does best—resurrected a golden moment from the past. A decade-old tweet by husband Abhishek Bachchan swooning over the actress' Cannes appearance has resurfaced, adding a layer of nostalgia and romance to her presence this year.The actress, known for turning heads on the red carpet, dazzled this week in a custom creation by designer Gaurav Gupta titled "Heiress of Clam". The sculptural gown, a celestial-meets-spiritual ensemble, drew from Indian heritage and cosmic symbolism. According to the designer, the gown was embroidered with abstract interpretations of the cosmos, the gown featured dramatic hues of silver, gold, charcoal, and black, embellished with micro glass crystals to catch and reflect light from every angle.Adding a powerful cultural statement […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill admitted that conceding extra runs proved costly in their 33-run defeat to Lucknow Super Giants at home on Thursday. Despite having already secured a place in the playoffs, the Titans struggled to contain LSG, who piled on a massive 235/2, led by Mitchell Marsh’s scintillating maiden IPL century — a 117-run blitz off just 64 balls.Gill pointed to the bowling effort in the latter stages as the turning point. “We gave 15-20 extra. If we'd stopped them (LSG) at 210-220 it would've been better, that was a huge difference,” he said, underlining the need for a course correction heading into the playoffs.Gujarat got off to a strong start in their chase but lost momentum in the 17th over when Sherfane Rutherford and Rahul Tewatia departed in quick succession, handing the advantage to […]

[ad_1] Analysts indicate that the a possible India-US trade agreement and strong domestic economic indicators could maintain market stability. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Friday. While Nifty50 was above 24,600, BSE Sensex was up marginally. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,636.30, up 27 points or 0.11%.BSE Sensex was at 80,967.34, up 15 points or 0.019%.Indian equity markets declined on Thursday, influenced by negative signals from US markets. Despite global pressures, analysts indicate that a possible India-US trade agreement and strong domestic economic indicators could maintain market stability within ranges.VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited says, “After the 14 percent pull back from the March lows the market is struggling to find direction. It appears that the sustained FII buying which played the important […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajat Patidar. (Getty Images) Already assured of a playoff berth, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will look to secure a top-two finish in the IPL 2025 league stage for the first time since 2016 when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday.Currently second with 17 points from 12 matches, two more wins could cement their place in Qualifier 1, offering a crucial second chance in the playoffs.The game, initially scheduled as a home fixture for RCB, was relocated due to monsoon conditions. Before the league was interrupted by the border conflict, RCB had built strong momentum with four consecutive wins. However, their return was met with a washout, and the team will aim to regain their rhythm after a 20-day break.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Virat Kohli has led […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Expelled Pakistan High Commission staffer Ehsan-ur-Rahim, alias Danish, tried to cultivate around two dozen individuals in the capital who had either applied for a visa to Pakistan or were relatives of the applicants, investigative sources revealed.A preliminary probe was initiated by Delhi Police after inputs from the Pakistan desk of the police's intelligence wing raised red flags, a special branch officer revealed. The cops subsequently examined around 25 individuals but let them off as nothing incriminating was found and it appeared that attempts by high commission staffers to get them on board hadn't succeeded.Delhi Police's probe, however, revealed that Danish was not a visa officer as claimed by the high commission but an inspector-rank officer with ISI, Pakistan's intelligence agency. "He was reporting to a senior ISI officer named Shoaib and was tasked with arranging Indian SIM […]

[ad_1] Rivaba Jadeja (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: BJP MLA Rivaba Jadeja expressed immense pride as her husband, Indian cricket star Ravindra Jadeja, etched his name into the history books by becoming the longest-reigning No.1 all-rounder in Test cricket. Calling it a moment of great honour, she said the milestone was not just special for their family, but for every Indian cricket fan.“It is a proud moment for the entire family and for Indian cricket fans,” Rivaba told reporters. “India is making significant strides in sports. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the players and coaches of the Indian team. I hope our boys continue to perform well in the upcoming Test series against England.”Jadeja achieved this historic feat last Thursday, completing 1,151 days as the top-ranked Test all-rounder — the longest continuous reign in ICC history. He also earned a […]

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians stormed into the IPL playoffs with a commanding 59-run win over Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. The emphatic victory not only secured MI the final berth in the playoffs but also eliminated Delhi Capitals from the competition.Batting first after being sent in, the Hardik Pandya-led side posted a solid 180 for 5, thanks largely to a blazing 73 off 43 balls from Suryakumar Yadav. Contributions from Ryan Rickelton (25), Will Jacks (21), Tilak Varma (27), and a handy 24* from Naman Dhir bolstered the innings on a pitch that offered assistance to bowlers.PollWho was the standout player for Mumbai Indians in their victory over Delhi Capitals?In response, Delhi Capitals faltered under pressure, collapsing to 121 all out in 18.2 overs. Sameer Rizvi was the […]