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[ad_1] Virat Kohli (Pic credit: RCB) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s 18-year-long wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title finally came to an emotional end on Tuesday night, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) edged past Punjab Kings by six runs in a pulsating final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Kohli, who has been the face of the franchise since its inception in 2008, top-scored with 43 off 35 balls in the final — a crucial knock in RCB’s maiden title win.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!As Kohli lifted the IPL trophy for the first time in his storied career, tributes poured in from all quarters. Among the most heartfelt was one from Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group. Taking to social media platform X, Mahindra wrote: “Loyalty like this doesn’t just win titles […]

[ad_1] At least one person died and five others were injured on Tuesday night following a shooting in Lawrence Heights, Toronto.Toronto police and paramedics responded to reports of gunfire just after 8.30 pm (local time) near Flemington and Zachary Roads, in the area of Ranee Avenue and Allen Road. Police said one man was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other five were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds. Their injuries are unknown at the time.A command post has been set up in the Ranee Avenue and Flemington Road area as the investigation continues. Police have not released any information about possible suspects.Toronto mayor Olivia Chow said she is “disturbed” by the incident and confirmed her office is in contact with police. “I want to thank the first responders—Toronto police, fire, and paramedic services—for your work on a very […]

[ad_1] Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers join Virat Kohli and RCB players on the podium to lift IPL trophy. (Pic credit: RCB) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli couldn’t hold back his emotions as Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally ended their 18-year wait for an IPL title. But in the moment of triumph, Kohli made sure two of RCB’s greatest stalwarts — AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle — were front and centre in the celebration.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!After RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in a tense IPL 2025 final, Kohli dedicated the title to the two legendary former teammates who shaped the franchise’s identity alongside him.Who's that IPL player?“I have spent my prime years with them. I know how much we tried to win this. We were so close a couple of times, […]

[ad_1] RCB title celebrations stretched on into the night as players bust some moves at the team hotel (Image via X/@RCBTweets) Royal Challengers Bengaluru etched their name in history as they clinched their fist-ever IPL trophy with a thrilling win over Punjab Kings in the final. The exciting showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad featured a Rajat Patidar-led RCB successfully defend a score of 190 as they restricted their opponents to 184. As Bengaluru clinched the win and celebrations stretched into the night, all eyes fell on Virat Kohli and his emotional reaction.Overcome with passion, the No 18 fell to his knees, covered his face and broke down in tears. He was quickly smothered by jubilant teammates, who then celebrated the win with 36-year-old.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!However, tears soon became joy and […]

[ad_1] Headlined by Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ premiered on the big screen on May 23. The film was scheduled to be released earlier in the month, but due to the India-Pakistan tension, followed by the OTT and theatrical release controversy, it saw a delay. Nonetheless, when the movie finally came out, the audience felt it was worth waiting for. And as we speak about its box office success, despite competition from Hollywood, according to Sacnilk, ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ has earned Rs. 63.15 crore after a run of 12 days.‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ box office update The movie had a strong opening weekend at the box office, but experienced a noticeable drop in attendance during the weekdays. However, it picked up again during its second weekend. On the second Saturday, the earnings rose to Rs 5.25 crore, up […]

[ad_1] FBI director Kash Patel (Image credits: PTI) FBI chief Kash Patel on Tuesday claimed to have arrested a Chinese national in US for allegedly smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen into the country.In a social media post on X, Patel said that Yunqing Jian expressed loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party and had received funding from the Chinese government for similar work on this pathogen in China.“The individual, Yunqing Jian, is alleged to have smuggled a dangerous fungus called "Fusarium graminearum," which is an agroterrorism agent, into the US to research at the University of Michigan, where she works,” Patel said."This fungus can cause a disease called "head blight," a disease of wheat, barley, maize, and rice, causing significant health issues in both humans and livestock. It is responsible for billions of dollars in economic losses worldwide each year," he […]

[ad_1] Krunal Pandya's spell was crucial for RCB against PBKS in the final (Image via PTI /Atul Yadav) As Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off a thrilling victory in the final of the 2025 IPL against Punjab Kings, celebrations and congratulatory messages flooded the internet. From fans pouring their heart out on social media to Virat Kohli being reduced to tears and more, the mood was a mix of emotions and jubilation for those in the RCB camp and for those that supported them. After the final, fans spotted an emotional moment shared between the Pandya brothers - Hardik and Krunal.While RCB only managed to rack up 190 runs in the summit clash, which many believed to be a bit lower in comparison to the high-scoring games at the Narendra Modi Stadium this year, RCB had to rely on the brilliance […]

[ad_1] RCB players with the IPL trophy; former owner Vijay Mallya NEW DELHI: The long wait is finally over — and no one felt the moment more than Vijay Mallya, the first-ever owner of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). As the team lifted its maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy after 18 years of heartbreak, Mallya led a flood of emotional tributes from fans and cricketing greats across the world.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“RCB are IPL Champions finally after 18 years,” Mallya posted on X. “Superb campaign right through the 2025 tournament. A well-balanced team Playing Bold with outstanding coaching and support staff. Many congratulations! Ee sala cup namde!!”The words struck a nostalgic chord with long-time fans who have stood by the team through highs and mostly lows. Mallya, who owned the franchise during its formative […]

[ad_1] RCB title celebrations in Bengaluru turned chaotic as police used lathis on fans in celebration (Image via X/@ANI & IPL) Royal Challengers Bangalore finally ended their long wait for an IPL trophy by defeating Punjab Kings in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Led by skipper Rajat Patidar, RCB defended their 190 total against Shreyas Iyer's Punjab with grit, sealing a historic title win that sent fans across the country—especially in Bengaluru—into a frenzy.However, the joy was short-lived for some. In the heart of Bengaluru, particularly around SVP Chowk in Kalaburagi, what began as euphoric street celebrations quickly turned chaotic. Viral videos on social media show police using force—including lathi wielding officers taking action on fans as the celebrations raged on into the night.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!According to the […]

[ad_1] Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers celebrate with the IPL trophy. (Pic credit: RCB) After 18 long years of heartbreak, near-misses, and unwavering loyalty, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally lifted their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy on Tuesday night. In a nail-biting final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, RCB edged out Punjab Kings by six runs to script an unforgettable chapter in franchise history.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Emotions ran high as Virat Kohli, the face of RCB for nearly two decades, led the celebrations. But Kohli didn’t just have the trophy in his hands — he had millions of hearts rejoicing with him across the globe. During the post-match celebrations, Kohli announced that RCB fans in Bengaluru can expect something truly special.Who's that IPL player?"I hope these two are […]