Month: May 2025

[ad_1] Barcelona vs Real Madrid (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: "Madrid... Saluda Al Campeon (Madrid... Say hello to the Champions)" read the front page of Barcelona-based daily SPORT. "A lo Campeon! (Like champions)", said Mundo Deportivo, the other big sports daily in Barcelona. "Barca abraza la liga (Barcelona hug La Liga)" flashed Madrid-based AS. "Barca 'gana' la 28 (Barcelona win their 28th)" stated Marca.Mathematically, Barcelona have not won the Spanish league, but the writing is on the wall. With three matches remaining, they're seven points clear of arch rivals Real Madrid.Barca have built a five-match winning streak and been unbeaten in 16 league games, going back to December, when Real Madrid were two points ahead of Barcelona. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Over the following period, Real Madrid have collected 35 points, thanks to 11 wins, four […]

[ad_1] Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Microsoft has implemented a new two-year rehire ban for employees forced out due to performance issues, signaling a significant shift in the company's approach to workforce management. According to internal documents viewed by Business Insider, the tech giant is also categorizing these departures as "good attrition,"essentially labeling certain employee exits as beneficial for the company.This policy shift indicates Microsoft is deliberately tightening its internal standards, implementing formal mechanisms to prevent the return of employees whose performance didn't meet expectations, something the company had historically approached with more flexibility."Good attrition" metric tracks desirable employee departuresThe newly introduced "good attrition" metric, similar to Amazon's controversial "unregretted attrition" approach, allows Microsoft to track and even celebrate the departure of employees it's happy to see leave. Business Insider reports that while specific targets for this metric haven't been established, […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli led India to maiden Test series win in Australia on the 2018-19 tour (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: A young Virat Kohli, just 12 years old, riding on the back of his father Prem Nath Kohli's scooter with his kit bag perched on the front, is an image that former India cricketer Atul Wassan will always remember. Wassan, who had represented India in four Tests and nine ODIs, was at his friend Rajkumar Sharma's academy in Paschim Vihar, Delhi. It was a Sunday morning, years ago, when a chubby-cheeked Virat arrived with his father and brother, Vikas.Like every other student, Virat and his brother were asked to pad up and face a few deliveries. One shot, then another, and another. After about ten shots, Wassan and Rajkumar exchanged a glance and jokingly said, “Virat Kohli ko chhod do, […]

[ad_1] Apple has started rolling out the iOS 18.5 update, bringing a series of new features and enhancements ahead of the anticipated iOS 19 announcement at WWDC 2025. The latest Apple update brings improvements to Mail, Screen Time, Apple TV purchases, and satellite connectivity, along with a new Pride-themed wallpaper. The iOS 18.5 update is now being released to iPhone users. To update, go to your iPhone's Settings, then General, and select Software Update. If the update isn't immediately visible, please continue to check back, as it may take some time to reach your device.iOS 18.5 update: New featuresImproved Mail app navigation- With the latest OS update, users will now be able to access All Mail inbox. This makes it easier for the user to switch between categorised inboxes and full list of messages. A new three-dot menu allows quick […]

[ad_1] Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) When we talk about Virat Kohli, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and dressing room stories, one name that immediately comes to mind is AB de Villiers, given the kind of bond they have shared over the years. But last week, everyone was in for a pleasant surprise when Virat Kohli credited former South African wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher for guiding him during the early years of his international and Indian Premier League (IPL) career. "Actually, of all the players I played with initially, Mark Boucher had the biggest impact on me," Kohli told the ‘RCB Bold Diaries’ podcast. The duo spent three years at RCB.In 2008, Mark Boucher saw Kohli’s potential and told him he would be doing a disservice to himself if he failed to make it to the senior […]