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[ad_1] MS Dhoni and Ajinkya Rahane (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: The roar was deafening, the decibel levels off the charts, and Chepauk bathed in a sea of yellow as their beloved 'Thala' Mahendra Singh Dhoni strode out for the toss. With the crowd in full voice, Dhoni flipped the coin, and Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane called correctly. Rahane won the toss and chose to field against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2025 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.Also See: CSK vs KKR, IPL Live Score"We'll bowl first. There were a lot of positives from the last game. We as a team played really well. It is about improving each game. This looks like a good wicket, won't change much," Rahane said during the toss. "We are batting deep, so that's why we look […]

[ad_1] Amazon CEO Andy Jassy urged his company to operate like the "world's largest startup" and eliminate bureaucracy in his annual letter to shareholders released Thursday, as the e-commerce giant commits most of its $100 billion in planned capital expenditures to artificial intelligence projects."Builders hate bureaucracy," Jassy wrote in the letter. "It slows them down, frustrates them, and keeps them from doing what they came here to do. As leaders, we don't always see the red tape buried deep in our organizations, but we can sure as heck eliminate it when we do."Amazon CEO says company to invest more into AI as it's of critical importance to its futureJassy, who took over from founder Jeff Bezos in 2021, emphasized the critical importance of artificial intelligence to Amazon's future competitiveness. The company plans to direct a significant portion of its investment […]

[ad_1] The highly anticipated Season 2 of Marvel Rivals is set to launch on April 11, 2025, bringing a host of exciting updates to the popular multiplayer game. Developer NetEase has teased new heroes, maps, and gameplay changes, promising a thrilling experience for players.Marvel Rivals Season 2: Release date and start timeMarvel Rivals Season 2 will go live on April 11, 2025, at 2 AM PDT / 5 AM EDT / 9 AM UTC / 2:30 PM IST. Players should expect a brief downtime of 2-3 hours for server maintenance before diving into the new content.Emma Frost joins the rosterThe standout addition to Season 2 is Emma Frost, the iconic X-Men character. Frost will debut as a Vanguard hero, blending telepathic powers with her diamond-hard form to shield allies and crush enemies. Her abilities include ranged attacks, melee combat, and […]

[ad_1] Union home minister Amit Shah with TN BJP chief K Annamalai (File Image) NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah thanked former Tamil Nadu BJP unit chief K Annamalai on Friday as he stepped down from the post. Amit Shah praised Annamalai and stated that his contribution has been unprecedented, and added that the BJP will leverage his organizational skills within the party's national framework."As the President of the Tamil Nadu BJP unit, Shri @annamalai_k Ji has made commendable accomplishments. Whether it is carrying the policies of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji to people or the programs of the party from village to village, Annamalai Ji's contribution has been unprecedented. The BJP will leverage Annamalai Ji's organizational skills in the party's national framework."The Union minister's statement came as Nainar Nagendran submitted his nomination papers for the party's state president election.Also […]

[ad_1] (left to right) Edapaddi K Palaniswami, Amit Shah, K Annamalai (PTI) NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday said the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) did not put forth any condition, as the party reunited with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of next year's Tamil Nadu assembly elections.Also Read: AIADMK, BJP announce alliance for Tamil Nadu assembly electionsShah, a former BJP president said, "AIADMK has no conditions and demands. We will not interfere in the internal matters of the AIADMK. This alliance is going to be beneficial to both the NDA and AIADMK."The Tamil Nadu assembly elections, he declared, will be contested under the leadership of former chief minister Edapaddi K Palaniswami, the AIADMK general secretary.Shah was joined at the press conference in Chennai by Palaniswami, BJP Tamil Nadu unit's […]

[ad_1] Indian Consulate in Australia vandalised. (Photo by Australia Today) The Indian Consulate General in Melbourne faced another vandalism attack, with graffiti found at the main entrance of the diplomatic office situated at 344 St Kilda Road.The vandalism took place early on Thursday, at approximately 1.00 am. The Australia Today reported that Victoria Police officers visited the location in the morning after receiving reports about graffiti on the premises.The Indian High Commissioner in Australia issued a statement saying, "The incident of defacing at the premises of the Consulate General of India in Melbourne by miscreants has been raised with Australian authorities. All necessary steps are being taken to ensure safety and security of Indian diplomatic and consular premises and personnel in the country." [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings were dealt a major blow on Thursday as regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the IPL due to an elbow injury. The setback has paved the way for Mahendra Singh Dhoni to return as captain for the remainder of the season, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming confirmed."We have an uncapped player, MS Dhoni, who will take over as captain for the remainder of the IPL," Fleming told mediapersons ahead of Friday’s clash against Kolkata Knight Riders.Dhoni, who captained CSK from 2008 to 2023 and led them to five IPL titles, had handed over the reins to Gaikwad ahead of the 2024 season.Ahead of the upcoming fixture, Dhoni was seen practicing at the Chepauk nets when his former CSK teammate Dwayne Bravo—now the mentor of Kolkata Knight […]

[ad_1] Chicago Cubs acquire Tom Cosgrove from San Diego Padres for cash (Image Source: Getty) Amid a heated baseball season, the Chicago Cubs have now changed their game and have acquired a new pitcher for the minor league. Tom Cosgrove, who is from the San Diego Padres, will be joining the Cubs this season. The acquisition was made by paying money for him. Who is Cubs’ new acquisition Tom Cosgrove?Tom Cosgrove, who is 28-years-old, and was earlier playing with San Diego Padres, is a left-handed pitcher. Cosgrove has been signed for the Chicago Cubs' minor league team, Triple-A Iowa. Tom Cosgrove managed to play at least four games for minor league team, Triple-A El Paso. It didn’t go well. But in the major leagues since 2023, he has played 72 games and has been average, with a 3.95 ERA.For the […]

[ad_1] Elon Musk says Starship will reach Mars by 2026 with Optimus robots onboard Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has unveiled new details about his plan to send humanoid robots to Mars by the end of 2026. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk stated that SpaceX's Starship rocket is expected to carry Tesla's Optimus robots on its first mission to the Red Planet. This marks the first public mention of integrating Tesla's humanoid robots into a Mars mission.Musk has previously emphasized the importance of making humanity a multiplanetary species to ensure the long-term survival of consciousness. While the timeline is ambitious, experts caution that significant challenges remain before such a mission can be realised.Elon Musk's Starship's Mars mission timelineSpaceX's Starship is a fully reusable spacecraft designed for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Musk […]

[ad_1] A groundbreaking transportation initiative is on the horizon: a proposed high-speed underwater train linking Mumbai, India, to Dubai, UAE. Spearheaded by the UAE's National Advisor Bureau Limited (NABL), this ambitious project envisions a 2,000-kilometer subsea rail corridor traversing the Arabian Sea, potentially reducing travel time between the two cities to just two hours .Project overviewThe proposed underwater train would use cutting-edge technology similar to the Hyperloop system and run at speeds between 600 and 1,000 kilometers per hour. This would improve connection between India and the UAE and provide a quick and effective substitute for conventional air travel.Beyond passenger transport, the project also plans to facilitate the movement of goods, including crude oil and water, thereby strengthening trade relations between the two nations. The project's capacity to meet both financial and logistical needs is highlighted by its dual-purpose design.Read […]