Akshita Kapoor

[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 […]

[ad_1] Melania Trump is using artificial intelligence to tell her story, releasing an AI-narrated version of her memoir Melania in her own voice. The 7-hour audiobook marks a first for the US first lady. The book, initially published in October 2024, covers her personal life, political stances, and controversial moments.It includes her reflections on motherhood, marriage to Donald Trump, and her views on key issues like abortion and election integrity.The AI voice was developed under her direct supervision. While she embraces AI in this context, she has criticised its misuse in harmful digital content, particularly deepfake pornography. According to People's magazine, the audiobook is currently available only in English, with more languages to follow in late 2025.Top 5 takeaways from the book:1.A first meeting with Donald TrumpMelania in her book, recounts meeting Donald Trump at a New York club in […]

[ad_1] Brad Haddin says retired stalwart left his biggest imprint on the five-day gameJAIPUR: Virat Kohli made the biggest impact on the Test stage and the format will sorely miss him, feels former Australia cricketer Brad Haddin, now assistant coach of Punjab Kings.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Former wicketkeeper-batter Haddin, who had some heated exchanges with Kohli in the past, says Kohli’s passion for the high-stakes moments made him stand out. Who's that IPL player?"It was just his willingness to compete," Haddin told TOI in an exclusive interaction. "Kohli was a once-in-a-generation player and he changed the way the game was played with how he presented himself physically. The thing that drew Australians to Kohli was his sheer passion for the big moments."He enjoyed coming up against teams like Australia, South Africa and England when they […]

[ad_1] Krishna Das, fondly known as Das Dada, a key team member on The Kapil Sharma Show, died lately. In his memory, Kapil Sharma's team posted a heartfelt message on social media, revealing the news of his death. By sharing Das Dada's emotive moments, the team wrote a long statement in memory of the late ace photographer, who has been associated with the event for many years.While several celebrities expressed their sympathies, people wanted to know more about Mr Das.Krishna Das was the Kapil Sharma Show's associate photographer. He is popularly known as Das Dada. Das, in addition to photography, enjoyed dancing. Several times, he came on stage and swayed his legs with superstars. Krishna Das and his wife have two children: a son and a girl. When Sonakshi Sinha and Huma Qureshi appeared on The Kapil Sharma Show to […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Jawans of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) were seen celebrating after a major operation in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district, where 27 Maoist were killed, including the CPI (Maoist) general secretary Basavaraju. Videos from the scene showed personnel dancing in the rain, throwing colours and marking the success with music. Relatives welcomed the jawans home with arti and chants of "Bharat Mata ki Jai." Inspector General of Bastar Range, P Sundarraj, said Basavaraju had played an active role in planning several attacks on security forces and public representatives. “His killing is a great achievement in the anti-Naxal operation,” he said. The joint operation took place in the Abujmarh forests, a known Maoist stronghold. Among the weapons recovered were AK-47s, SLR-INSAS carbines and large quantities of ammunition. One DRG jawan was martyred and several others were injured. Prime Minister Narendra […]

[ad_1] Nicholas Pooran and Mohammed Siraj Nicholas Pooran let his bat do the talking in spectacular fashion as Lucknow Super Giants stunned Gujarat Titans by 33 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday. While the result marked GT's fourth defeat of the season and second against LSG, it was Pooran's emphatic response to Mohammed Siraj's mid-over sledging that stole the spotlight.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The moment came in the 16th over of Lucknow's innings when Siraj exchanged words with Pooran. The West Indian southpaw, known for his aggressive style, responded in kind — by dismantling Siraj's next two balls. He first launched a cross-seam fuller delivery over deep mid-wicket for six, followed by a powerful straight boundary, holding his pose and blowing a kiss toward the bowler in a cheeky but decisive […]

[ad_1] The Trump administration has stripped Harvard University of its ability to enroll international students. The decision, announced by homeland security secretary Kristi Noem, targets one of the world’s most prestigious universities and puts nearly 6,800 foreign students-over a quarter of Harvard’s enrollment—at risk of losing their legal status in the United States.The administration’s action is part of a broader political and ideological conflict between President Donald Trump and elite US institutions that his administration accuses of promoting antisemitism, harboring pro-Hamas sympathies, and enforcing discriminatory diversity policies. Harvard, in turn, has called the action “unlawful” and a serious threat to its academic and research mission, warning that it undermines not only the institution but also the US higher education system as a whole.Trump administration revokes Harvard from enrolling any international studentsHere is all you need to knowWhat exactly did the […]