Social media reactions followed quickly after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took on Jasprit Bumrah during the rain-affected match between Rajasthan Royals and the Mumbai Indians in Guwahati on Tuesday.In an 11-over-a-side contest, Sooryavanshi attacked Bumrah in the second over of the innings. The teenage batter hit two sixes in four deliveries, including one off the first ball...
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‘Unacceptable’: Rahul Gandhi slams Trump’s ‘end of civilisation’ warning for Iran
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday indirectly reacted to US President Donald Trump‘s warning to Iran, saying any rhetoric that contemplates the “end of civilisation” is unacceptable in the modern world.In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said that while wars remain a tragic reality, the use of extreme language or actions that...
‘Forgot Rajbanshis after polls’: Abhishek Bannerjee launches sharp attack on BJP
NEW DELHI: Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek on Tuesday accused the Centre of hurting the “pride and self-esteem” of the Rajbanshi community in north Bengal by failing to honour promises made during successive election campaigns.Addressing a public meeting at the Natabari assembly constituency in Cooch Behar district, the TMC national general secretary alleged that...
Curtains down on campaigning, it’s over to voters in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry
NEW DELHI: The high-voltage campaign in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry ended on Tuesday evening, with all political parties going all out for the final show of strength ahead of voting on April 9.For 299 seats across two states and a union territory, the Bharatiya Janata Party roped in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit...
Quote of the day: ‘Be fearless and believe in your uniqueness,’ says Patrick Stewart
At 85, the legendary Patrick Stewart reflects on the importance of embracing fear and celebrating what makes us unique. His remarkable journey from Mirfield to the global stage, with unforgettable performances in ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men,’ serves as an inspiring testament to conquering self-doubt. Veteran star Patrick Stewart has had quite a formidable journey throughout...
No fear: Sooryavanshi smashes Bumrah for six first ball – Watch
Photo/screengrab Jasprit Bumrah running in with the new ball is usually a moment batters approach with caution. In Guwahati, however, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi chose a different route.In the match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI), the young batting prodigy took on Bumrah in the second over of the innings, hitting two sixes in the...
Middle East turmoil puts India’s trade, energy flows at risk: Report
Representative AI image The ongoing Middle East crisis is emerging as a disruption for India, with risks spreading across energy markets, trade flows and supply chains, according to a recent white paper by Dun & Bradstreet.The report shows that countries in the Gulf–Levant region account for nearly 15 per cent of India’s merchandise exports and...
Quote of the Day by Elizabeth Bishop, ‘One shouldn’t get too involved with people who…’
Image: AI Generated Elizabeth Bishop was one of the most original and well-known poets of the 20th century. People knew her for her clear writing, sharp observations, and ability to control her feelings in her works. While she was alive, she didn’t publish a lot of work, but what she did publish was very well...
Trump threatens to ‘end civilisation’? A brief guide to life in Stone Ages
AI Image generated by GPT We are all familiar with the adage of the boy who cried wolf, whose modern storytelling equivalent is the president who posts threats on social media. On Easter Friday, Donald Trump threatened Iran with words that are not even publishable in most mainstream outlets, promising that Tuesday would be “Power...
Russia, China veto UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz
<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-130091858,imgsize-58882,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4/article-14.jpg" alt="Russia, China veto UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz" title=" Image used for representative purposes ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Image used for representative purposes Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, dealing a blow to Gulf-backed efforts to restore navigation through...
