Month: May 2025

[ad_1] Credit: Instagram/@phoebegates Bill Gates’ youngest daughter Phoebe Gates recently revealed that her parents would not allow her to drop out of college like he did. Speaking on her new podcast ‘The Burnouts’, Phoebe said “They were very much like, you need to finish your degree. You don't just get to, like, drop out and do a company”, further adding “Which is so funny because my dad literally did that”.Bill Gates enrolled at Harvard University in 1973. He dropped out in 1975 to co-found MicrosoftPhoebe, now 22, completed her human biology degree at Stanford last June. She graduated early so that she could watch her mother, Melinda French Gates. "I knew I had to make it happen if I could, because I wanted to watch my mother deliver this year's commencement speech as a graduate," Phoebe said. During the podcast, […]

[ad_1] Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has clarified the reason behind Kagiso Rabada's absence from the playing XI in a crucial clash against Mumbai Indians. Speaking at the toss, Gill explained, “Rabada is back, but he will need a few games to get back in the groove. We are fortunate that we can use Kishore when needed. We have 6-7 bowling options.” Gujarat made one change for the match, bringing in Arshad Khan for Washington Sundar. With a well-rounded bowling attack featuring Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Gerald Coetzee, and Mohammed Siraj, the Titans appear comfortable easing Rabada back into action without rushing his return. Gujarat won the toss and opted to field, hoping to exploit any early conditions against a red-hot Mumbai Indians team. MI have staged a remarkable comeback after a slow start to the season, winning six matches […]

[ad_1] PM Modi and Keir Starmer (File photos) NEW DELHI: In a significant boost to bilateral relations, India and the United Kingdom have successfully concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and a Double Contribution Convention, marking a significant milestone in their strategic partnership.The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi following a conversation with his British counterpart, Prime Minister Keir Starmer. "Delighted to speak with my friend PM Keir Starmer. In a historic milestone, India and the UK have successfully concluded an ambitious and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement, along with a Double Contribution Convention," he in a post on X. Calling the FTA “ambitious and mutually beneficial,” PM Modi further said that that the deal is set to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations and spur growth across multiple sectors. “These landmark agreements will further […]

[ad_1] Rohit sharma with Gautam gambhir Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has firmly shut down speculation about a rift with captain Rohit Sharma, calling such rumours baseless and driven by social media narratives. Speaking at the ABP India At 2047 Summit, Gambhir addressed the issue head-on, making it clear that the relationship between him and Rohit is built on mutual respect and professionalism.“Yeh sirf kuch logon ne jo YouTube channel chala rahe hain, ya jo ‘experts’ bane baithe hain TRP ke liye bola hai,” Gambhir said. “We won the Champions Trophy just two months ago—imagine if we hadn’t. What kind of questions would you be asking me then?” He expressed disbelief that, despite a major ICC trophy win under his and Rohit’s leadership, rumours of a rift continue to be circulated.Quiz: Who's that IPL player?“Just two months ago, […]

[ad_1] Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Tuesday said that Israel and the United States launched multiple airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport, shortly after Israel issued an evacuation warning for the area.“American-Israeli aggression targets Sanaa International Airport with a series of raids,” the rebels’ Al-Masirah TV reported, describing it as a coordinated strike. AFP correspondents in the capital confirmed hearing a series of explosions and seeing smoke rise from several locations, including the airport.Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Avichay Adraee posted a warning on social media urging civilians to leave the area around the airport immediately, calling it a “danger zone.” He shared a map and wrote, “Failure to evacuate the area endangers your lives.”There were no immediate reports of casualties from the Sanaa strikes.The escalation follows a missile launched on Sunday by the Houthis that struck near Ben Gurion […]

[ad_1] 'Merz should step aside': AfD demands fresh elections after failed chancellor vote Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) on Tuesday demanded new general elections after conservative leader Friedrich Merz failed to win an outright majority in parliament to become chancellor.Merz secured 310 of the 630 ballots cast in the Bundestag (Germany's federal parliament), falling short of the 316 votes required for an absolute majority.The result has prompted discussions within Merz’s coalition parties on how to proceed.“Merz should step aside and the way should be cleared for a general election,” said AfD co-leader Alice Weidel, describing the failed vote as a “good day for Germany”.The AfD, now the biggest opposition party after winning over 20 per cent in February’s election, quickly used the result to criticise the government, calling it proof of failed leadership.Merz had been expected to sail through […]

[ad_1] Pat Cummins of Australia and Jasprit Bumrah of India pose with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has offered a sharp assessment of India’s recent performance against Australia, suggesting that the team was on the brink of a historic Test series win. “We were one session, one bowler short of winning the Australia series,” Gambhir said, reflecting on the missed opportunity.The former opener, known for his candid opinions, highlighted the fine margins that separate victory and defeat at the international level. His remark points to the lack of bowling depth and execution during key phases of the series, something he believes could have tipped the balance in India’s favour.The 2024-2025 Border-Gavaskar Trophy featured a five-match Test series between India and Australia, held from November 22, 2024, to January 5, 2025. Australia won the series 3-1, […]