Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] Punjab Kings during the IPL final in Ahmedabad. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Yograj Singh launched a scathing attack on Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer for his reckless dismissal in the IPL 2025 final, terming it a “criminal offence” that proved costly in the team’s narrow six-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In a high-voltage final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, RCB lifted their maiden IPL trophy after 18 seasons. However, Iyer’s early exit — caught behind for just 1 off 2 balls while attempting an ill-judged shot off Romario Shepherd — emerged as the turning point in Punjab’s failed chase of 191.Who's that IPL player?Speaking to ANI, Yograj Singh didn’t mince words. “The shot which Shreyas Iyer played in the final was a […]

[ad_1] A federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected Apple's request to pause a court order that forces the tech giant to allow app developers to bypass its payment system without paying commissions. The ruling deals a significant blow to Apple's lucrative App Store business model and marks another victory for Epic Games in their ongoing legal battle.The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied Apple's emergency appeal, stating the company failed to justify why the changes should be halted while it pursues its case. The decision keeps in place an April ruling by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers that found Apple in contempt of a 2021 injunction for willfully violating previous court orders.iPhone 16e: 5 Reasons to buy the most affordable iPhone 16 series model!What this means for app users and developersUnder the current order, Apple can no longer charge […]

[ad_1] Sunflower seeds, often overlooked as a crunchy snack, are nutritional powerhouses that offer a myriad of health benefits, from mood regulation to heart health. Rich in essential minerals like zinc and magnesium, these tiny seeds play a significant role in supporting various bodily functions, including immune health, mood regulation, and overall well-being.In fact, sunflower seeds are often considered a superfood due to their rich nutritional profile and numerous health benefits.Whether sprinkled on a salad, blended into a smoothie, or enjoyed on their own, sunflower seeds are a delicious and healthful addition to any diet. Incorporating sunflower seeds into your daily diet can provide a natural source of essential minerals like magnesium and zinc, contributing to overall well-being.Nutritional profile of sunflower seeds:A 1-ounce (28-gram) serving of dry-roasted, unsalted sunflower seed kernels provides approximately:Calories: 165Protein: 6 gramsFat: 14 grams (primarily healthy […]

[ad_1] Gold rates and silver rates have been volatile in the last few weeks. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction: Gold rates and silver rates have been volatile in the last few weeks, though recently there are signs of MCX Gold and MCX Silver rising. Precious metal prices are affected by worldwide geopolitical developments and market sentiment shifts following Donald Trump's tariff-related rulings. What’s the outlook for gold and silver prices and what should investors do? Abhilash Koikkara, Head - Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group shares his views:MCX Gold OutlookMCX Gold has recently surpassed its previous swing high of ₹97,700 (August 2025), signalling a bullish breakout from a falling channel pattern. This technical shift marks the end of a series of lower highs and lower lows, indicating a potential trend reversal. The immediate resistance is at ₹99,900, […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday marked World Environment Day by planting a Sindoor sapling at his official residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi. The sapling was presented to PM Modi by a group of women in Kutch who had shown bravery during the 1971 India–Pakistan war. A video shared by news agency ANI shows PM Modi ploughing the soil, planting the sapling, and then watering it.The symbolic act comes weeks after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April, where Hindu men were killed in front of their wives. Sindoor, traditionally associated with married Hindu women, became a national symbol after the April attack, triggering strong retaliation from India. India launched Operation Sindoor targeting terror bases inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Sources have said the name of the operation was suggested by PM Modi himself.In […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A row has erupted in Mumbai over the naming of three newly hatched penguin chicks at the city’s Byculla zoo with BJP leaders demanding they be given Marathi names instead of English ones. The protest, led by BJP functionary Nitin Bankar from the Byculla assembly constituency, took place outside the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo — popularly known as Rani Baug — where the chicks were born earlier this year. “When penguins were brought from abroad to the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo, we accepted that their names would be in English. However, Penguin chicks born here, on the soil of Maharashtra, should be given Marathi names,” Bankar said.PollShould the penguin chicks at the Byculla zoo be given Marathi names instead of English ones?He claimed that repeated appeals to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation […]

[ad_1] Fans near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo) What was meant to be a historic celebration turned into a day of mourning as a stampede outside Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday claimed 11 lives and injured over 30 others. The tragedy unfolded during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) homecoming celebration after their maiden IPL title win, ending an 18-year wait with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings in the final on Tuesday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!As thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of their heroes, the sheer volume overwhelmed security arrangements, triggering chaos and ultimately, tragedy.Cricketing legends and current players expressed their shock and grief over the incident.'A particularly special feeling': Andy Flower hails Virat Kohli, RCB after historic title winIndia’s batting icon Sachin Tendulkar took to X, writing, “What […]

[ad_1] INDORE: "I did not die... I was killed," said posters at the funeral of Raja Raghuvanshi, who was found hacked to death and thrown into a deep gorge in Sohra (Cherrapunjee), Meghalaya. His bride, Sonam, is still missing, and both families allege that the Meghalaya authorities are not doing enough to find her."I fear Sonam will not be found there anymore - she has been abducted and disappeared," said Raja's brother Vipin, who brought his body home on Wednesday. He and Sonam's brother Govind have been looking for the missing couple in Meghalaya.Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma expressed his condolences and said, "I want to assure the family members that we are working overtime to make sure that we get to the facts and to the depths of what happened. We are not clear yet about the sequence of […]

[ad_1] Bengaluru: An injured being taken for treatment following a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium, after a large number of fans gathered for the felicitation of IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. At least four people were killed and several others suffered injuries in the incident. (PTI Photo)(PTI06_04_2025_000588A) Former India cricketer has asked Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) players whether they were aware of the fact that people were doing outside the the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, while they were celebrating their first IPL trophy inside the venue. At least 11 people are dead and more than 30 injured after a stampede on Wednesday as crowds tried to enter the cricket stadium. “I cannot believe in a million years that Virat Kohli knew that people were dying outside, and the felicitation was going inside," Wassan […]