NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer has been penalized with a fine of Rs 12 lakh due to a slow over-rate in the recent IPL match against Rajasthan Royals. The game, which took place here, concluded with KKR facing defeat by a narrow margin of two wickets. The match was particularly notable…
NEW DELHI: Although Mahendra Singh Dhoni may have passed on the captaincy mantle, his leadership prowess remains as strong as ever. Despite relinquishing the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad for IPL 2024, Dhoni is frequently observed guiding players, directing bowlers to specific areas, and positioning fielders strategically against particular batsmen.In a recent IPL 2024 match, a…
NEW DELHI: The Surya Tilak ceremony was performed on the idol of Ram Lalla at Ayodhya temple during the Ram Navami festivities on Wednesday. The celebrations are currently ongoing.The unique event was performed at noon through an elaborate system connected with mirrors and lenses at the temple.A team of scientists, appointed by the temple trust,…
NEW DELHI: Shah Rukh Khan, the charismatic co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), took center stage to uplift the spirits of his team with a stirring post-match speech in the wake of a nail-biting defeat against Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday.“Honestly, it’s a very proud day. The way we played; all of…
Singer and Bigg Boss contestant Rahul Vaidya found himself stuck in knee-deep water after Dubai was hit by heavy rain. He shared a video on Instagram showing him walking through the water while holding his sneakers. Dubai experienced horrific storm yesterday (16th April). While everyone in the city suffered a lot, Indian singer and reality…
Dubai experienced severe thunderstorms on Tuesday, drowning the typically arid city. The heavy downpour caught the city off guard. It received an extraordinary amount of rainfall equivalent to what it typically receives in a year and a half, all within a few hours.Indian social media users were quick to compare the preparedness of one of…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, known for his calm demeanour both on and off the field, surprised many when ex-IAS officer Vivek Atray shared a heartwarming anecdote about him. Atray revealed on Raj Shamani‘s Figuring Out podcast that during a casual meeting in Chandigarh, he found Dhoni engrossed in watching the…
NEW DELHI: Heavy thunderstorms struck the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, pouring “over a year and a half’s worth of rain” on Dubai within hours, causing flooding on highways and the international airport. In Oman, heavy flooding claimed 18 lives with some still missing, while the sultanate braced for the storm.Starting late Monday, rain soaked…
NEW DELHI: In 2021, the New Zealand cricket team abruptly withdrew from a tour of Pakistan due to security concerns. However, they have since visited the country twice in 2023.With less than two months remaining until the ICC T20 World Cup commences in the West Indies and the USA from June 1-29, New Zealand are…
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