Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: Virat Kohli's go-to word over the years has been intent. He has played all his cricket riding on that word. How Virat Kohli would fare in the IPL final—a title he has been chasing for 18 years—was something everyone was looking forward to.But on Tuesday, when it mattered the most, intent was missing in Kohli's knock. He scored a 35-ball 43 in the IPL final against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.Kohli was looking to bat through, as he usually does in big games, but he failed to do so and never looked to accelerate on an Ahmedabad pitch, where anything below 200 is a below-par total.On the first ball of the fourth over, Kohli finally had his first boundary. Jamieson strayed on the pads and Kohli gleefully […]

[ad_1] Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) CEO CC Wei attributed delays in expanding its operations in southwestern Japan to worsening traffic congestion. According to a report in Bloomberg, Wei confirmed that the construction of a second plant in Japan is facing minor delays. While TSMC has primarily operated from Taiwan, it established its first Japanese factory after receiving significant incentives from Tokyo.The first TSMC plant in Japan, operational since last year, has boosted the local economy but strained the rural infrastructure, leading to housing and service shortages and extended commute times. “We have created too big an impact on the local traffic. I have experienced that in person. For what used to take a 10-15 min drive, it now takes almost an hour,” Wei told reporters after a shareholders’ meeting in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on Tuesday, as quoted by Bloomberg. He […]

[ad_1] BENGALURU: Aakash Educational Services Ltd (AESL) has filed an application before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Bengaluru, seeking to dismiss a petition filed by Byju’s and calling for the impleadment of consultancy firm Ernst & Young (EY) and its partner Ajay Shah. AESL has alleged a conflict of interest, citing EY’s past advisory roles in transactions now being challenged by the Resolution Professional (RP) of Think & Learn Pvt Ltd, Byju’s parent entity.In its June 1 application, AESL claimed that EY and Shah had played a central role in financial, legal, and compliance-related matters for the company, including the structuring of non-convertible debentures (NCDs), their conversion to equity, and other board-level decisions. The same transactions are now under challenge by the RP, Shailendra Ajmera, who AESL alleges is also affiliated with EY.“The RP has suppressed material facts and […]

[ad_1] Eid-ul-Adha, or more commonly known as Bakrid or the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the Islamic festivals that is celebrated with piety and generosity. It is the day to commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to offer his son on Allah's command. The festival is celebrated with great fervor by Muslims all over the world, and it is a day of worship, feasting, charity, and reflection on the values of faith, sacrifice, and generosity.In 2025, Eid-ul-Adha will fall on Sunday, June 7 (subject to moon sighting). As you prepare to spend time with friends and family and soak in the blessings of the holy day, here are some good wishes for you to share.Eid-ul-Adha greetings for 20251. Eid Mubarak! Warmth, happiness, and Allah's blessings surround your home this Bakrid.2. Peace, prosperity, and happiness to your family and […]

[ad_1] Ukraine’s security service has claimed responsibility for an underwater explosion that damaged Russia’s key bridge linking to Crimea.According to a statement released on Tuesday, Ukraine’s SBU said it used 1,100 kilograms (2,420 pounds) of explosives to target the road and rail bridge early in the morning. The blast reportedly struck the underwater pillars of the 19-kilometre Crimea Bridge over the Kerch Strait, a vital military and civilian link between Russia and the peninsula it annexed from Ukraine in 2014.“Previously, we hit the Crimean Bridge twice, in 2022 and 2023. So today we continued this tradition underwater,” said the SBU, adding that the operation had been in planning for several months.Footage released by the SBU showed an explosion near one of the bridge’s support columns. Reuters confirmed the location using visual elements of the bridge matched against satellite and file […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Much was expected from Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart Virat Kohli in the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday. Fans hoped to see a trademark Kohli masterclass under pressure, but the RCB batter couldn’t quite hit top gear in the summit clash.Kohli adopted a rather cautious approach, scoring 43 runs off 35 deliveries before falling to Azmatullah Omarzai. The Afghanistan pacer pulled off a stunning caught-and-bowled effort to dismiss the RCB icon.It was a short delivery, rising steeply off the pitch. Kohli went for the pull but only managed a top edge. With no fielder at mid-wicket, Omarzai sprinted after the ball, collided slightly with the non-striker but managed to recover, accelerate, and dive full stretch to complete a brilliant two-handed catch.Kohli, visibly disappointed, walked back with […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: ICC Chairman Jay Shah was among the high-profile attendees at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 final. Shah was joined by his wife, daughter, and mother to witness the much-anticipated title clash.Ahead of the blockbuster finale, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) hosted a special ceremony to honour the Indian Armed Forces. The event featured a patriotic musical performance headlined by renowned singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan, alongside his sons Siddharth and Shivam. Songs like ‘Ae Watan’, ‘Vande Mataram’, and ‘Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani’ echoed through the stadium, stirring the crowd.The tribute came in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor, India’s military retaliation against terror camps in Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives.Adding to the […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Centre set to introduce an impeachment motion against Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, expected to commence in mid-July. Govt sources on Tuesday confirmed motion to be introduced in the upcoming session. The move follows a Supreme Court-appointed inquiry panel’s indictment of Justice Varma over allegations of unaccounted cash discovered at his official residence in Delhi after a fire on March 14, 2025. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju is set to hold consultations with all political parties to build consensus for the unprecedented motion, which, if passed, would mark the first-ever impeachment of a High Court judge in India.Govt sources said that there is a process of forming a panel to investigate the charges against the accused judge before an impeachment motion. However, that formality is not […]

[ad_1] TOI correspondent from US: The Trump administration on Monday laid out what is virtually a "you are either with us or against us" policy on India, warning New Delhi about buying Russian arms and being part of BRICS group of nations. "That's a way to kind of get under the skin of America...That's not really the way to make friends and influence people in America," US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said at discussion hosted by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum.Asserting that "there were certain things that the Indian government did that generally rubbed the United States the wrong way," Lutnick suggested that New Delhi was falling in line, saying President Trump "calls that out directly and specifically, and the Indian government is addressing it specifically."Lutnick's remarked irked the traditionally non-aligned foreign policy establishment in India, with some commentators asking […]

[ad_1] Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer set the tone for the IPL 2025 Final with a fired-up celebration after taking the catch of RCB opener Phil Salt, giving his side a crucial early breakthrough. The moment came in just the second over of the match, as Salt, who looked dangerous with 16 off 9, miscued a shot and found Iyer at mid-off. The PBKS skipper roared with intensity — a release of emotion on the grandest stage, underscoring the significance of the wicket. Earlier, Iyer won the toss at the Narendra Modi Stadium and chose to bowl first, backing his bowlers under lights. “It's the final and we're going to play like a final,” he said at the toss, refusing to downplay the occasion. His opposite number Rajat Patidar, leading RCB, echoed calm confidence, saying, “It's just another game for […]