Times of India

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid, despite being on a wheelchair due to a recent injury, remains dedicated to his team’s IPL 2025 campaign. Dravid continues to actively participate, inspecting pitches and motivating the team, who have yet to win a match in the ongoing tournament. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and opted to bowl against Rajasthan Royals.

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Chandrakant Pandit confirms Sunil Narine’s return for the clash against Mumbai Indians after recovering from illness. Narine’s presence will enhance KKR's bowling attack and offers an additional batting option as they aim for their second consecutive win in the IPL season.

Eid is a significant celebration for Muslims worldwide, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The article provides wishes, messages, and poems for Eid al-Fitr 2023. It emphasizes gratitude, charity, togetherness, and prayers, allowing families and friends to share their love and blessings.

Aniket Verma's explosive 74 off 41 balls powered Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Capitals, lifting them from 37/4 to a competitive total. His innings featured 4 fours and 6 sixes, with a strike rate of 180.49. Verma’s aggressive play against top bowlers like Mitchell Starc provided SRH hope in a challenging match, demonstrating his value to the team.

Ghibli style art has surged on social media, with users turning personal photos into the beloved aesthetic of Hayao Miyazaki's films using Google Gemini's AI. The process involves uploading a photo, crafting detailed prompts, and refining the generated image. This trend blends cutting-edge technology with the whimsical charm of Studio Ghibli's dreamy visuals.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu asserts that military pressure is creating cracks in Hamas negotiations. Despite ongoing conflicts and rising casualties, Israel demands Hamas disarm and leave Gaza, aiming to implement the Trump plan, while international allies support the nation’s efforts.

Indian athlete Gulveer Singh broke his own national record in the men's 10,000m event at the Ten 2025 athletics meet in San Juan Capistrano, USA, with a time of 27:00.22s. This new record is 14.66 seconds faster than his previous one, set in Japan in 2024.

Misinformation troubles cricketers and analysts during IPL 2025, as evidenced by false statements attributed to former players. Parthiv Patel debunked a fake quote involving Rohit Sharma, and Aakash Chopra addressed edited commentary clips. These incidents underscore the persistent issue of fake news in sports media, forcing figures to continually refute misleading content.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh for six more months due to ongoing security concerns. The move aims to address insurgency and maintain order amid continued ethnic violence, particularly in Manipur since May 2023.

The New York Yankees are off to a record-breaking start with three consecutive home runs in their opening game. Their new 'Torpedo' barrel bats, developed by an MIT physicist, enhance performance by increasing contact area, as explained by former third baseman Kevin Smith.

A Chennai-bound flight from Jaipur experienced a tyre burst before landing, prompting an emergency landing. All passengers and crew members landed safely. The pilot noticed the issue and alerted authorities, who followed standard emergency protocols. Visual inspection revealed damage to wheel no. 2. Jaipur ATC reported detecting a tyre fragment on the runway.

Sunrisers Hyderabad opted to bat against Delhi Capitals in the IPL match. Pat Cummins leads SRH with Zeeshan Ansari replacing Simranjeet Singh. Delhi's KL Rahul joins the squad after missing the opening match for family reasons. Both teams are looking to execute their strategies under the hot conditions of Visakhapatnam.

A Chinese construction company is being investigated after a Bangkok skyscraper collapsed during a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar, killing at least 17 people and trapping dozens. Engineers had previously raised concerns about the building's structural integrity, citing rapid construction and inadequate materials.

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh admitted on social media that slapping S Sreesanth during the 2008 IPL season was a mistake. The incident, which occurred after a match between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians, led to Harbhajan's suspension and an 11-match ban.