Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad are languishing at bottom of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 points table after just one win from their five fixtures so far. The finalists of last season have failed to click as a unit in the ongoing edition and the teams have come better prepared for their fearless approach with the bat. Head coach Daniel Vettori minced no words on the side's fourth consecutive loss and feels they have been "pretty poor in the field"."We just haven't been near our best in any of the last four games. And I think that's all three disciplines. I think the barometer of most teams is how their fielding is going and we've been pretty poor in the field. So those will be the work-ons between now and the Punjab game. And we know that if we […]

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump (ANI photo) US President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his call for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt the violence. “We are talking to Russia. We would like them to stop,” Trump told reporters. “I don’t like them bombing on and on, and every week thousands of young people being killed.”His remarks followed a renewed plea from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who on Sunday called for a swift and clear response from the United States after Russia declined to agree to a "full, unconditional ceasefire." Zelenskyy said, "We are waiting for the United States to respond; so far, there has been no reply."French President Macron also reflected on Russia-Ukraine war, urging for ceasefire, taking on X, he said: "While Ukraine accepted President Trump's proposal for a complete and […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni’s remarkable knack for reading a batter or bowler’s body language, devising a plan on the spot, and delivering game-changing results is no secret. From sharp stump-mic instructions like "idhar daal," "seedha daal," or "off stump pe rakhna," Dhoni’s voice was a constant guide for his bowlers during his captaincy days.The former India skipper often got under the skin of his bowlers — not hesitating to scold them, deliver fiery pep talks, and on occasions, hand out a rare "shabaash." One of the many Indian bowlers to have experienced Dhoni's sharp cricketing mind firsthand is Yuzvendra Chahal.Go Beyond The Boundary with our Youtube Channel. Subscribe Now!The leg-spinner has been on the receiving end of Mahi’s tough love on multiple occasions but he credits a large part of his success to the wisdom and guidance of the […]

[ad_1] Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting April 7, 2025) are Trent and HDFC Bank. Let’s take a look:Stock NameCMP (Rs)Target (Rs)Upside (%)Trent5568735032%HDFC Bank1817205013%Trent:Trent surpassed the milestone of 1,000 fashion stores for FY25, reaching a total of 757 Zudio stores—an increase of 39%—and 248 Westside stores, marking 6% growth. In the March 2025 quarter alone, 122 new Zudio stores were added. Trent’s industry-leading growth, driven by healthy SSSG, store productivity, and robust footprint additions, along with the scale-up of Zudio and newer categories, offers a huge runway for growth over the next few years. TRENT’s focus on ramping up Star through Fresh and its own brands provides an additional growth driver in the grocery segment. We estimate a revenue/EBITDA/PAT CAGR of 32%/34%/39% […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra approached the Bombay High Court on Monday seeking to quash the FIR filed against him over his indirect reference to Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde as a 'traitor' during a recent performance. The remark led to a controversy, with Shiv Sena workers vandalising Mumbai’s Habitat Studio, where Kamra had performed the set. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Jasprit Bumrah is set to play his first game of IPL 2025 today Jasprit Bumrah joined the Mumbai Indians camp on Saturday evening and head coach Mahela Jayawardene confirmed his participation in the Indian Premier League 2025 fixture vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday. The star seamer trained with the MI unit at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday and was back to his old ways in the nets.In a video shared by the franchise, he cleaned up a teammate with a toe-crushing yorker and the post captioned "Goodnight Paltan" went viral in no time. Bumrah has been out of action since the Sydney Test vs Australia and the RCB fixture will be his first appearance in over three months.Coach Jayawardene is happy to have his leading bowler back in the camp and would hope his return triggers a turnaround […]

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump (File photo) United States President Donald Trump doubled down on his tariff move, calling the retaliatory duties a "beautiful thing" that the Americans would "realise someday".Trump said the US has a "massive financial deficit with China, the European Union and many others", accusing predecessor Biden of growing surplus."We have massive Financial Deficits with China, the European Union, and many others. The only way this problem can be cured is with TARIFFS, which are now bringing Tens of Billions of Dollars into the U.S.A. They are already in effect, and a beautiful thing to behold," he said on his social media platform TruthSocial. He further said: "The Surplus with these Countries has grown during “Presidency” of Sleepy Joe Biden. We are going to reverse it, and reverse it QUICKLY. Some day people will realize that Tariffs, […]

[ad_1] CLSA has downgraded Tata Motors to ‘outperform’ from ‘high conviction outperform’ with a reduced target price of Rs 765 from Rs 930. Analysts said US tariffs & Jaguar model cuts may drop JLR volumes. They also see EBIT margin falling this and the next fiscal year compared to FY25. However, free cash flow is expected to stay positive.Citigroup has given a ‘sell’ call on AB Fashion with a target price of Rs 260. Analysts expect no further M&A and fundraising for the next 5-7 years for the company. The management is aiming to improve profitability over growth. The co aims to turn debt-free in the next 2-3 years. There’s no sign of demand trends improving and with high operating and financial leverage, impact on the company’s growth and profitability will be the highest.UBS has downgraded IndusInd Bank to sell […]

[ad_1] Salman Khan’s latest action-drama Sikandar has officially crossed the coveted Rs 100 crore mark at the domestic box office. The film hit the milestone at the end of its second weekend. According to a report on trade site Sacnilk, the film earned an estimated Rs 4.50 crore (India net) on its eighth day across all languages, showing a slight uptick in performance as it closed its second weekend. Sikandar, which was released on March 30, opened strong with a reported Rs 26 crore on its first day. Its highest single-day collection came on the Eid holiday, peaking at around Rs 29 crore. However, following the festive boost, the film experienced a significant drop in its daily earnings.Sikandar concluded its first week with an estimated total of Rs 90.25 crore. The second weekend saw a modest revival, starting with Rs […]

[ad_1] Manasi Ghosh has officially won the hearts of millions as the crowned champion of Indian Idol Season 15. With the glittering trophy in one hand and a cash prize of Rs 25 lakhs in the other, Manasi stood on that grand stage in disbelief. “It still hasn’t sunk in,” she admitted, beaming with joy. Manasi also won a brand new car. This victory is even more special when you look at where she started—Manasi was the runner-up in Super Singer Season 3. But she didn’t stop dreaming. She kept growing, kept pushing, and now, she’s finally arrived at her moment.One of the most touching highlights of the season came when her parents joined her on stage for a beautiful surprise. The audience got a glimpse into her childhood, her struggles, and the unbreakable bond she shares with her family. […]