Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] Yuvraj Singh and Shubman Gill NEW DELHI: As Shubman Gill begins a new chapter in his career as India's Test captain, former India cricketer Yograj Singh has lauded the pivotal figures behind the young batter's success — his father and former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh.Speaking to ANI, Yograj credited Gill's strong foundation and guidance for his meteoric rise in Indian cricket.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!"The credit for Shubman Gill's performance goes to his father and Yuvraj Singh," he said.Who's that IPL player?Gill, 25, will lead India in a five-Test series against England. While his appointment marks a generational shift, Yograj believes Yuvraj's mentorship will be key to Gill's longevity as a leader."If Shubman Gill has become the captain today and will stay for a long time, Yuvraj Singh's guidance will play and has played an […]

[ad_1] BENGALURU: A 30-year-old man has alleged he was assaulted by a delivery executive recently in Judges Colony, Basaveshwaranagar.According to a complaint filed by Shashank S, a businessman, the accused is Vishnuvardhan, who was assigned to deliver groceries to his house.The complainant told police that on May 21, his wife and her sister — who was visiting the family — ordered a few groceries, including butter, pure ghee, and chips, that same afternoon through a grocery delivery app (Zepto). The delivery executive reached the house around 1.50pm.When Shashank's sister-in-law went to collect the order at the gate, Vishnuvardhan got into an argument with her over some confusion regarding the address. Hearing the commotion, Shashank walked to the front gate. Meanwhile, his sister-in-law collected the groceries and went inside.Shashank questioned Vishnuvardhan for being rude to the woman, and this sparked a […]

[ad_1] An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck Afghanistan in the early hours of Sunday, marking the fifth tremor to jolt the country in just over a week. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the latest earthquake occurred at 6.33am IST at a depth of 135 kms.So far, there have been no confirmed reports of injuries or structural damage, though assessments are still underway.The region experienced four previous earthquakes between May 16 and May 20. On Monday, May 19, a 4.2 magnitude quake was recorded. A day earlier, on May 18, a slightly stronger 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck at a depth of 150 kms. Prior to that, quakes of magnitudes 4.2 and 4.0 were reported on May 17 and 16, respectively.The recent spike in seismic activity has raised concerns among experts and residents alike. Afghanistan, particularly the Hindu Kush […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has delivered its fair share of thrills, but the drama is far from over. With the conclusion of Match 63, Mumbai Indians (MI) sealed the fourth and final playoff spot with a resounding 59-run win over Delhi Capitals, ending the top-four race with seven league-stage matches still remaining.Now, the focus shifts to the final leg of the league stage — a high-stakes battle between the four qualified teams: Gujarat Titans (GT), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Mumbai Indians (MI) — all vying for a coveted top-two finish. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The top two teams earn a direct berth in Qualifier 1, giving them two shots at reaching the grand final, a massive advantage in the playoffs format.Who's that IPL player?Surprisingly, in a […]

[ad_1] Kangana Ranautis one of the boldest and most talked-about actresses in Indian cinema. Known for speaking her mind and taking fearless career decisions.ince her debut in 2006 with the film ‘Gangster’, Kangana has worked hard to make a name for herself.She has faced many challenges but has always stood her ground. Her success with the film ‘Queen’ in 2014 was a turning point in her career.Turning down the biggest starsIn a past episode of the TV show ‘Aap Ki Adalat’, Kangana opened up about some surprising film offers she turned down. She revealed, “Salman had offered me a role in ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, and Shah Rukh had offered a role in ‘Zero’.”When asked if she ever refused a film with Akshay Kumar, she replied, “Akshay Kumar offered me a role in ‘Singh is Bliing’. As a female actor, I created […]

[ad_1] NHL Rumor: Red Wings could trade Vladimir Tarasenko as Steve Yzerman eyes aggressive offseason (Image Source: Getty Images) The Detroit Red Wings are getting set for what might be a hectic summer. Coming off a ninth consecutive playoff miss, general manager Steve Yzerman seems poised to make significant changes both bringing players onto and possibly away from the roster.One of the names that has been floating around in trade rumors is veteran wing Vladimir Tarasenko. The Red Wings inducted him last summer with high expectations, but his inaugural season in Detroit did not turn out as expected.Washington Capitals would be a perfect landing place for Vladimir TarasenkoWashington Capitals may be interested in acquiring Tarasenko, as per NHL insider Michael DeRosa of NHLTradeRumors. With the Capitals needing scoring depth on the wing, Tarasenko could be a good addition.The Capitals might […]

[ad_1] Shashi Tharoor (ANI photo) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor outlined India’s firm but measured response to the Pahalgam terror attack on Saturday in New York. The MP is leading a multi-party delegation to five countries as part of India's global outreach against terrorism amid Operation Sindoor.While speaking at the Indian Consulate in New York, Tharoor said the attack was carried out by militants who identified victims by their religion before killing them, in what he called a clear attempt to provoke communal violence. “It was a bunch of people going around identifying the religions of the people before them and killing them on that basis, which was clearly intended to provoke a backlash in the rest of India, since the victims were overwhelmingly Hindu,” Tharoor said, adding, "There was an extraordinary amount of togetherness cutting across religious and other divides […]

[ad_1] 'End terror justifications, dismantle networks, take responsibility': Indian delegation's big message to Pakistan in Bahrain NEW DELHI: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi, participating in a high-level all-party delegation in Bahrain, strongly condemned the misuse of religion by terrorist groups to justify violence, saying that Islam unequivocally rejects terrorism."These terrorist organisations have justified killings of innocent people in India and they have quoted Quranic verses out of context. We have to put an end to it," Owaisi said during an interaction with prominent personalities in Bahrain. He emphasised that the Quran clearly states, "They have used religion to justify the killing of people. Islam condemns terrorism and the Quran has categorically stated that the killing of one innocent person is like the killing of whole humankind."The statement was made as part of a broader diplomatic outreach led […]

[ad_1] Image credit: Savannah James/Instagram After LeBron James’s heart-touching post about Bryce James’s prom night, proud mom Savannah James has now shared a glimpse of his convocation ceremony to shower Bryce with appreciation and love as he enters a new chapter of life after school.Bryce James has graduated from Sierra Canyon School and is already committed to the University of Arizona to play basketball for the Wildcats team.Bryce James’ convocation ceremony Savannah James took to Instagram on Friday to share a bunch of pictures and a video from Bryce’s convocation ceremony. She wrote along with it, “Yesterday we celebrated @_justbryce as he walks into a new chapter of life!! So proud of you and all the hard work you’ve done to get to this point. This is only the beginning! Keep striving to be the absolute best version of you! […]

[ad_1] Tom Cruise says stunt work requires the same awareness and leadership as an NFL quarterback (Getty Images) Tom Cruise, one of Hollywood’s most fearless actors, made a headline-grabbing appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, promoting Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. But instead of just talking about cinema, Cruise drew a captivating comparison between his death-defying stunt work and the split-second decision-making of NFL quarterbacks—a moment that left host Pat McAfee visibly stunned.Tom Cruise says stunt work requires the same awareness and leadership as an NFL quarterbackTom Cruise, 62, is known not only for his longevity in the film industry but also for performing his own breathtaking stunts. On McAfee’s show, streamed on ESPN, ESPN+, and YouTube, Cruise pulled back the curtain on what it really takes to perform those action-packed scenes—and made an unexpected but compelling analogy to […]