From Times of India
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Ruturaj Gaikwad overtakes Virat Kohli to become leading run-getter in IPL 2024
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad on Wednesday surpassed star Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli to become the leading run-scorer in IPL 2024.Gaikwad's sensational batting displays have seen him amass an impressive tally of 509 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 146.69, eclipsing Kohli's total of 500 runs in 10 games at a strike rate of 147.49 in the ongoing tournament. Both of them have identically scored a hundred and four fifties each so far.— IPL...
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'Highly adventurous': HC rejects plea to allow arrested political leaders campaign virtually for Lok Sabha polls
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a petition that sought to compel the Election Commission of India to develop a mechanism allowing political leaders and candidates to campaign virtually with reasonable restrictions.The bench, consisting of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora, termed the plea as "highly adventurous" and against the fundamental principles of law. The court emphasized that it is not within their jurisdiction to make policy decisions, as...
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Watch: Father celebrates his daughter's divorce with a baraat
In a society where divorce often carries a stigma, a heartwarming story has emerged from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Anil Kumar, a retired BSNL employee, has set a remarkable example by welcoming his divorced daughter, Urvi, back home with a baraat, a traditional wedding procession, typically reserved for joyous matrimonial occasions.Urvi, a 36-year-old engineer working at Palam Airport in New Delhi, had endured eight years of marriage marked by dowry harassment and domestic abuse. Her marriage to a...
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From Sumona Chakraborty to Shaheer Sheikh, Sumbul Touqeer Khan and others: Rupali Ganguly’s star studded post-birthday bash
Rupali Ganguly made a grand entrance at the party wearing a stunning blue and black gown. She looked absolutely fabulous in her stylish outfit as she arrived with her husband and son. Not only did she grace the event with her presence, but she also danced joyfully with her brother, capturing the moment in a video that she shared on social media for all her fans to enjoy.Sudhanshu Pandey, who portrays Vanraj in Anupamaa, is admired by fans for his role. He shares a wonderful off-screen...
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IPL 2024 Orange Cap Update: RCB's Virat Kohli 1st, CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad 2nd and GT's Sai Sudharsan 3rd after match 48, KL Rahul crosses 400 runs mark
NEW DELHI: In match 48th of IPL 2024, Lucknow Super Giants secured a thrilling four-wicket victory against Mumbai Indians at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in the ongoing IPL 2024, thanks to yet another rescue act by Marcus Stoinis. Despite a shaky start and a middle-order collapse, Stoinis played a pivotal role, ensuring victory for the hosts.In the face of a challenging chase of 145 runs, LSG encountered early difficulties, but skipper KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis steadied the ship with a crucial...
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List of schools that received bomb threat in Delhi-NCR
NEW DELHI: Several schools in the Delhi-NCR region received bomb threat emails, leading to immediate evacuations and school closures on Wednesday morning.As per TV reports, 50 schools have received the bomb threat. List of prominent schools that received the bomb threat:Mother Mary’s School in Mayur ViharSt. Thomas' Girls Senior Secondary SchoolSanskriti School in ChanakyapuriArmy Public School, DPS International SchoolDPS schools in RK Puram, East of Kailash, Vasant Vihar, Dwarka, Noida, Sector...
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Over 50 schools in Delhi-NCR receive bomb threat; bomb squads conduct searches at multiple campuses
NEW DELHI: Several schools in Delhi-NCR on Wednesday morning received bomb threats via email. The schools have started sending students back home as a precautionary measure.According to TV reports, over 50 schools received the threat mail."We've checked all the schools and nothing has been found, there is no need to panic," said DCP Central, Devesh Kumar Mahla.List of prominent schools that received the bomb threatDelhi Public School (Dwarka) Sanskriti School, Chanakya Puri, DelhiMother Mary's...
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'When wickets fall around you...': Ravi Shastri backs Virat Kohli amidst strike rate debate
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli received staunch support from renowned commentator and ex-national team coach, Ravi Shastri amidst the IPL 2024's fervent discussions surrounding former India skipper's strike rate. Kohli's on-field exploits, including his recent milestone of 500 runs in the tournament, were hailed by Shastri, who underscored the significance of performance within the broader team context."When wickets fall around you, your strike rate is likely to drop," Shastri told Stake.com, addressing...
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Rupali Ganguly throws a birthday bash; Shaheer Sheikh, Sumona Chakravarti, Sumbul Touqeer Khan & Anupamaa star-cast join the celebration
Rupali Ganguly's TV show has consistently topped the TRP charts since its debut, elevating her status as one of the most beloved stars in the television industry. Due to prior commitments, she couldn't host a birthday celebration for her industry friends on April 5. However, she made up for it by recently throwing a bash and hosting a party for her close circle of people.Rupali looked elegant in a stunning blue and gold indo-western outfit at the bash. The birthday party saw the presence of many...
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'Hardik Pandya will be...': Sunil Gavaskar explains Team India vice-captain's 'frame of mind'
NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar believes there is no need to be overly concerned about Hardik Pandya's bowling form as the T20 World Cup approaches, stating that the all-rounder will excel when playing for the national team. India will kick off their T20 World Cup match against Ireland in New York on June 5. Despite his average performance for Mumbai Indians in the ongoing IPL, Pandya was retained as vice-captain of the 15-member squad announced by the BCCI on Tuesday.The MI...
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Happy Labour Day 2024: Top 50 wishes, messages, quotes and greetings to share with your loved ones
Labour Day is celebrated every year as a special day to recognize and honour the workers of society. In many countries, Labour Day is a public holiday. It is seen as immensely important because it highlights the significance of workers and the working class. International Labour Day is celebrated every year with various events, picnics, and parades where workers come together to enjoy. This day serves as a reminder of the importance of standing up for workers' rights and ensuring that everyone...
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Rashami Desai, Gauahar Khan and others react to Covishield causing rare side effects; here’s what they have to say
There's been a significant development regarding the COVID vaccine and its uncommon side effects, which have raised concerns among many health professionals. AstraZeneca, a multinational pharmaceutical company, acknowledged in legal documents that its COVID vaccine, Covishield, can lead to rare side effects, as reported by The Telegraph. The news has shook everyone with many TV celebs reacting to the same. Rashami Desai, Pooja Bhatt many others took to their social media and expressed their take...