Day: April 23, 2025

23Apr By source belowNo Comments

Sports

Sunrisers fail to shine as a rampant Mumbai makes it four on the trot

Rohit Sharma’s rollicking half-century powered Mumbai Indians to a comprehensive victory against SRH in Hyderabad on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. GIRI A year ago, Sunrisers Hyderabad registered what was then the highest ever total in the IPL  (277 for three) against Mumbai Indians at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here. Little over a year later in a rematch at the same venue, the visitor came out on top, chasing the modest 144-run target with seven wickets and 26 balls to spare. Trent Boult rocked the SRH batting line-up with an early burst. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. GIRI ...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

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IPL 2025: Four-star Mumbai Indians put Sunrisers Hyderabad to the brink

Mumbai’s new-ball bowlers land the initial punch on the Sunrisers batting order, which the side never could recover from, despite Klaasen’s heroics with the batAfter initial jitters, Hardik Pandya’s men have now found the right plan to fully utilise the firepower in the squad as they registered their fourth consecutive win to continue their mid-season surge. For the third game in a row, the bowlers did the job for Mumbai Indians, restricting the opposition to a below-par total, before the batters made a mockery of the chase. As for Pat Cummins’ side, it was another forgettable night as their batting woes came back to haunt them again. Hunting in pairs Both Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult almost perform a similar role in T20 cricket: take the new ball and get whatever little swing is on offer...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

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IPL 2025 RCB vs RR | No timeline on Samson’s return, says RR coach Dravid

Dravid said his injury has not affected him as a coach. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR Sanju Samson’s injury status will be assessed on a “day-to-day basis”, Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid said here on Wednesday. Samson, who suffered an injury during the match against Delhi Capitals last week, will not feature in RR’s outing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru here on Thursday. Riyan Parag will continue as the RR captain. “Sanju couldn’t play the last game (against LSG), and for this game, our medical team did not rule him fit to play. So we took the decision not to risk his travel to Bengaluru,” Dravid said at the pre-match press conference. “We will try and get him back as quickly as possib...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Nita Ambani reveals why the family chooses to live on the 27th floor of Antilia

Antilia, the luxury skyscraper in Mumbai, is home to the Ambani family. Business tycoon Mukesh Ambani resides with his wife, Nita, and sons, Anant and Akash, along with their daughters-in-law, Shloka and Radhika, and grandchildren, on the 27th floor of the residential property that spans 400,000 square feet and stands 570 feet tall. Named after the mythical island ‘Ante-llah’ that is believed to have been discovered in the 15th century, the building is designed with nature as its central theme, featuring motifs of the sun and the lotus made of precious stones, marble, and mother-of-pearl. The property reportedly includes 49 bedrooms, 168 parking spaces, a ballroom, a 50-seat theater, hanging gardens, swimming pools, a health center, a spa, a temple, and even a snow room! But despite 26 ful...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

Travel

Tennessee legislature adjourns after passing DEI restrictions – The Times of India

Tennessee’s Republican-controlled legislature closed its session Tuesday by pushing through a decisive set of bills targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In a crescendo of conservative policymaking, lawmakers dismantled long-standing frameworks meant to bolster representation in government and higher education, replacing them with a strict meritocratic model. Central to the legislative finale was a bill that directly targets the infrastructure of DEI. The measure orders the dissolution of state and local offices tasked with promoting diversity, mandates the elimination of identity-based criteria for board appointments, and instructs the removal of demographic benchmarks in employment policies across public institutions.From representation to “qualification”Lawmakers...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

Politics

Pony wallah died trying to wrest rifle, Kashmiris carried injured on backs but they’re ignored—Mehbooba

New Delhi: Raising the Hindu-Muslim issue and viewing the Pahalgam terror attack through a communal lens is an insult to those who lost their lives, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti said Wednesday. Speaking to ThePrint on a phone call, Mufti expressed dismay over how the electronic media is amplifying the incident and how it is being widely circulated on social media. “They are less concerned about the people who have been martyred and more focused on turning everything into a Hindu-Muslim debate,” she said. Show Full Article Reacting to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s post on X, stating that the terrorists asked about religion, not caste, and the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP)’s comment that “te...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

Sports

‘Amazing what an accident can do’: Freddie Flintoff on how he was treated in cricket circles after coaching comeback

Former England cricketer Freddie Flintoff said that he was anxious to meet England cricketers after he took up a coaching job with the England Lions after suffering an accident on the set of BBC’s Top Gear in 2022 – an incident that caused facial injuries which required surgery. Flintoff after retiring from cricket at the age of 31, transitioned into a media personality and took up TV show appearances in Britain. In 2023 after recovering from the accident Flintoff returned to coach the England Lions. In an interview to the Times, the 47-year-old recounted how he was nervous to meet players and found it hard to get out of his room. “That day in Cardiff, it took me ten goes to leave my bedroom. I couldn’t get out of the room. In that hotel room in Cardiff I was so anxious and worried. I ev...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

Travel

AIIMS INI SS July 2025 registration underway, window closes on May 6: Check direct link to apply and important details here – The Times of India

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has opened the online application window for the Institute of National Importance Super-Speciality Test (INI SS) July 2025 session. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website, iniss.aiimsexams.ac.in, on or before May 6, 2025. The entrance examination will be conducted on May 24 for admission into Doctorate of Medicine (DM)/Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch.) courses at leading medical institutions including All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), and Sree Chitra Tirunal...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

Gaming

‘Was selling newspapers unaware of tragedy…then saw news about my friend’s death’

On Wednesday morning, as Praveen Rawool, 48, was out on work distributing newspapers in Dombivli, he was unaware of the terror attack in J&K’s Pahalgam. However, while going through a newspaper, an article on the terror attack left him shocked as the photographs of the victims included that of Sanjay Laxman Lele — his childhood friend. “I first saw the news of Pahalgam terror attack and later, on one of the Marathi newspapers, saw photo of Lel on the front page as one of the deceased persons,” Rawool said. Story continues below this ad Lele, 50, and his maternal cousins Atul Mone and Hemant Joshi, who had gone to Kashmir with their respective families on April 20, were killed in the terror attack. Lele lived in Shri Vijayashree Society on Subhash Road in Dombivali. Th...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Pahalgam terror attack: ‘Pray that he has the best afterlife ever’, says wife of Navy officer killed in attack

Kissing the coffin of Navy officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, who was among those killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on Tuesday, his wife, Himanshi, broke down, as the coffin was placed at the Delhi Airport on Wednesday afternoon. “I pray that his soul rests in peace and he has the best afterlife ever. We will make him proud everyday…,” she said, as Navy officers, her family members and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta gathered around her. The wreath-laying ceremony for Lt Narwal, who was among the 26 people killed in Pahalgam, was held at the Cargo Terminal of the airport. The couple had got married recently and were in Pahalgam for their honeymoon. Story continues below this ad Commodore Saurabh Thakur and other Navy officials paid tribute to Narwal at the airport....

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

Opinion

Column | Don’t squash that scream

A few months after my little boy turned three, we went to stay with Phuphee for a few weeks. He loved playing in her garden and we would go on all sorts of adventures in the apple orchard that sprawled behind the house. It was a wonderful time, or so it seemed until he would have a tantrum. It would start with something insignificant like him dropping a ball, and from there on it would snowball into hours of crying and screaming. What frustrated me most about the situation was that no matter what I tried, nothing would help or soothe him. Sometimes after hours of trying to distract him, I would begin to get frustrated with myself and end up scolding him. At times, it worked, and while I was grateful that it did, something about the way it ended didn’t feel right. But, I knew of no other w...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

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‘Derogatory’ circular against judiciary: Bombay HC orders 1 week in jail for Navi Mumbai housing society functionary

The Bombay High Court Wednesday sentenced a member of the managing committee of a Navi Mumbai housing society to one-week simple imprisonment and fined her Rs 2,000 for criminal contempt of the court.However, on the request made by the woman’s lawyer, the high court stayed operation of its order and suspended her sentence for 10 days to enable her to appeal against it. The court convicted Vineeta Srinandan, the cultural director of Seawoods Estates Limited (SEL), for using “derogatory” language against the judiciary in a circular disobeying its order related to a dispute between the society and a resident over the feeding of stray dogs. SEL manages a residential complex consisting of more than 1,500 flats. Story continues below this ad Pronouncing the order, the court said...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

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At the Taj Mahal, JD Vance writes in the visitors’ book, Usha Vance asks about its architecture

US Vice-President J D Vance Wednesday visited the Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra along with his wife and three children as part of his four-day visit to India.The US vice-president, his wife Usha Vance, and sons Ewan and Vivek, and daughter Mirabel landed in the morning in Agra from Jaipur, and were received by Uttar Pradesh Chief minister Yogi Adityanath. “The Taj Mahal is amazing. A testament to true love, human ingenuity, and a tribute to the great country of India. Thank you!” Vance wrote in the visitors’ book at the Taj Mahal. Story continues below this ad Nitin Singh, the guide who took the US second family around the Mughal-era monument, said the visit lasted about an hour and ten minutes. At the Royal Gate, Singh said he explained the history of the Taj Mahal, i...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

Sports

SRH vs MI Toss LIVE Updates, IPL 2025: Will coin flip favour Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians or Pat Cummins’ Sunrisers Hyderabad at Uppal today?

SRH vs MI Toss LIVE Updates, IPL 2025: Last year’s finalist but now a struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad led by Pat Cummins, prepare to host in-form Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League 2025 Match No. 41 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Mumbai sit sixth in the points table after winning four out of their eight games in the IPL 2025 thus far, whereas Hyderabad are struggling at ninth place with just two wins in seven games. Story continues below this ad IPL 2025, SRH vs MI LIVE Cricket Score Streaming Online, Pitch-Weather Updates: Watch Here A win on Wednesday for the five-time champion Mumbai Indians will take them to third place in the points table behind table toppers Gujarat Titans and second-placed Delhi Capitals....

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

Gaming

SSC Chairman leaves office after 40 hours of lock-down by protesting teachers

After being locked inside the Acharya Sadan West Bengal School Commission office for nearly 40 hours on Wednesday, the SSC Chairman Siddharta Majumdar was allowed to leave the building at around 9 pm. However, teachers say their protest will continue. On April 3, the Supreme Court invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and staffers at state-run and aided schools, calling the entire selection process “vitiated and tainted”. The Chairman was taken to his residence with a police escort and he refused to say anything to the media. Story continues below this ad The protesting teachers said, “We will discuss the list with the Education Minister. However, today, there is a hearing of our case in Calcutta High Court. The Chairman is supposed to be present there in person. ...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Defamation case: Delhi court issues non-bailable warrant against social activist Medha Patkar

A Delhi court on Wednesday issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against social activist Medha Patkar for not furnishing probation bonds in a 24-year-old defamation case lodged against her by Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena. On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court had refused Patkar’s plea to stay for two weeks the proceedings for execution of a probation bond linked to the case and had asked her to approach the trial court. On April 8, the court of Additional Sessions Judge Vishal Singh had granted the activist a one-year probation in the case, noting that the leader of Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) had received multiple awards for her work and that the offence committed by her was not grave enough to warrant imprisonment. Story continues below this ad Earlier, the court had ...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

Politics

‘Post or freedom? You decide’: SC gives ultimatum to Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji

The Supreme Court on Wednesday gave an ultimatum to Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji, who is facing money laundering charges, to decide whether he wanted to continue as a minister or remain on bail.“We are giving choice. You decide. Freedom or post,” Justice A S Oka, presiding over a two-judge bench, told senior advocates Mukul Rohatgi and Kapil Sibal, who appeared for Balaji. The bench, also comprising Justice A G Masih, was hearing a plea by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seeking cancellation of the bail granted to Balaji in connection with a ‘cash for jobs’ scam. Balaji is the current Tamil Nadu electricity, prohibition and excise minister. Story continues below this ad The Supreme Court had granted bail to Balaji on September 26, 2024, noting that the trial was unl...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

Travel

How a silent crackdown shattered international students’ lives in the US – The Times of India

Anjan Roy was mid-conversation with friends at Missouri State University when an email landed in his inbox — brief, bureaucratic, and world-altering, as stated by the Associated Press. Without warning, his legal status as an international student was terminated. His path, once firmly directed toward academic success, was now pointing to deportation.“I was in literal shock, like…….?” said Roy, a Bangladeshi graduate student in computer science, as reported by the Associated Press. But his story is not an isolated incident — it's part of a larger, quieter upheaval affecting over a thousand international students across the United States.The shadow of sudden disappearanceRoy spiraled into isolation. He avoided classes, shut off his phone, and kept a low profile at his cousin’s home, fearing a...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

Gaming

TMC leaders turn up heat against Centre over Pahalgam terror attack as Mamata Banerjee assures help to kin of victims

Soon after the terror attack in Pahalgam, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had posted on social media that her administration is making arrangements at the Delhi Airport to “help the family members of the victims and their onward journey to Kolkata. The flight is likely to arrive in Kolkata at 8.30 pm (Wednesday). Our Resident Commissioner’s office in Delhi is in touch with the family members. I am personally overseeing and our senior officers are working hands on”. Her post added, “My heart goes out to the families of the victims of the devastating terrorist attack on the tourists in Jammu and Kashmir today… My deepest condolences to all the families who have lost their loved ones in this inhuman act of terror.” Later, she also posted, “Our victims are: Bitan Adhikari (of Baishn...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

Politics

Libra Horoscope Tomorrow, April 24, 2025: Businesspeople may find success through travel or outreach efforts – The Times of India

Libra, tomorrow brings opportunities for growth and joy, with positive social interactions and potential reunions. Success is indicated in education and career, particularly through networking and confident contributions. Financially, expansion is favored, though impulsive spending should be avoided. Maintain well-being through routine and moments of stillness for inner peace. Libra, this day opens up doors for progress and personal joy. You’ll feel confident and optimistic, and the environment around you reflects positivity. Social interactions are pleasant, and you might find yourself participating in or organizing a gathering or event. Your charm and grace will attract admiration. There’s also a chance of reuniting with someone from your past — an old friend or mentor who brings fresh i...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

Science

Virgo Horoscope Tomorrow, April 24, 2025: Avoid impulsive purchases, especially for luxury items – The Times of India

Virgo, tomorrow brings success in education and career, with potential for positive feedback and financial gains. Harmonious relationships are favored, and singles may find romance in unexpected places. Your health and well-being are strong, boosted by social engagement and mental stimulation, making it a day for feeling accomplished. Tomorrow holds significant potential for you, Virgo. Success is likely to flow your way, especially in matters related to education, detailed work, or intellectual pursuits. You'll feel more confident and emotionally grounded. There’s a sense of purpose that carries you through the day with calm precision. Social or family events may bring unexpected joy or connections. If you’ve been working on something behind the scenes, today could bring a small but meani...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

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This is what happens to the body when you have sugarcane juice every day during summer

A chilled glass of sugarcane juice from a roadside stall helps beat the heat like no other. Affordable, sweet, and rich in minerals, this lip-smacking coolant is a popular choice for Indians when the sun threatens to dehydrate us. As the temptation to sneak a drink becomes a daily occurrence, we wonder if it is a healthy choice in the long term. As such, indianexpress.com spoke to health experts to understand what happens to the body when you drink ganne ka ras every day. Meenu Balaji, chief nutritionist at Pragmatic Nutrition, Chennai, said that when you consume sugarcane juice daily, you run the risk of loading up on calories without sufficient fibre to balance it out. It is high in sugar content and can cause sharp blood glucose spikes, which makes it a no-go for diabetics, those suffer...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

Gaming

‘Everything was over in an instant’: Wife recounts death of Kolkata man in Pahalgam terror attack

What was meant to be the cherished final day of a family vacation in Kashmir, turned into a tragedy for the Guha family of Behala, Kolkata. Sameer Guha, a Central government employee, had travelled to Jammu and Kashmur with his wife Shabri and their daughter, a Class 12 student. But their planned return to home on Wednesday never materialised as Sameer’s life was cut short in the Pahalgam terror attack on Tuesday afternoon. News of the incident reached their Kolkata residence in the dead of night, around 3 am, plunging their home on Jagat Chowdhury Road into profound grief. Relatives had been desperately trying to reach Sameer after initial reports of the attack surfaced. Finally, the devastating call came from the family’s driver. Story continues below this ad Shabri made...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

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The Weekend Bucket List Items Each Zodiac Sign Would Never Attempt – The Times of India

Weekends are made for ticking off daring adventures and unforgettable experiences. Yet, every zodiac sign has that one activity so misaligned with its nature that it will never make it onto their personal bucket list. From silent retreats to intense social marathons, here is the weekend plan each sign would refuse to entertain.Aries: A Silent Meditation RetreatAries needs to move, be spontaneous, and express open energy. The thought of sitting quietly for two whole days, sitting still, and thinking silently is maddeningly static. They would far prefer climbing a mountain or going go-karting than sitting through hours of quiet reflection.Taurus: Backcountry CampingTaurus loves comfort, fine food, and soft sheets. A weekend without a heated mattress pad or a camping gourmet picnic makes them...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

Gaming

‘His plan was altered last minute. They weren’t scheduled to be in Pahalgam’: Relatives and neighbours of New Panvel man killed in terror attack

Neighbours said Wednesday New Panvel resident Dilip Desale was soft-spoken and a keen community member, who dreamt of visiting places after his retirement. Desale was on one such trip when he was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, leaving his family and neighbours shattered. Desale, 64, and his wife, Usha, 60, were part of a group of 35 tourists from New Panvel near Mumbai, who were on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir. The trip, organised by Nisarga Paryatan Tours, had only begun on Monday and was meant to last 10 days. His relatives said the delay in the original schedule resulted in the group arriving in Pahalgam Tuesday — the day the terror attack took place in which he and 25 others were killed. The group’s bus, while making its way along the road, stopped at Baisaran meadow to explore ...

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23Apr By source belowNo Comments

Gaming

‘May share crucial information’: NIA opposes Tahawwur Rana’s plea before court to speak to kin

The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday said jailed Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana might share crucial information if allowed to talk to his family members. The NIA, appearing before a special NIA court, made the submission to oppose Rana’s plea for talking to family members, pointing out their concern over his well being. The anti-terror agency also said the matter was at a crucial stage. The judge, who heard the matter in his chamber, heard the argument and reserved the order the order for April 24. Story continues below this ad Rana moved an application through his lawyer, claiming that it was his fundamental right to talk to his family. The 64-year-old Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman was on April 10 sent to 18 day custody by a court. T...

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