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News18
3 days ago
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'Better, Not Bitter': Akash Ambani's Counsel For MI Following IPL 2025 Exit
Last Updated: Ambani recollected one of his father's quotes while addressing the MI unit following their exit from the 18th edition of the money-rich T20 franchise league. Mumbai Indians owner Akash Ambani spoke to the players back in the dressing room after their Qualifier 2 defeat to Punjab Kings on Monday in the Indian Premier League 2025 playoffs as he offered words of encouragement to the crestfallen unit after their exit. Ambani recollected one of his father's quotes while addressing the MI unit following their exit from the 18th edition of the money-rich T20 franchise league. 'Situations and circumstances can either make you a bitter person or a better person," the 33-year-old said. 'And better applies to each and every individual of what it takes, skill-wise, mentality-wise, team-spirit-wise," he added. 'I'm sure as hell and it is certain no one should take whatever is lost bitterly; we should take it better. And understand what it takes, what it takes to be champions of the IPL," Ambani beamed. 'Wish you all the best for the upcoming months and see you guys soon, and thank you for everything," he signed off. advetisement MI posted a total of 203 runs thanks to noteworthy knocks from Jonny Bairstow, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav and Naman Dhir, but Punjab skipper Shreyas Iyer, who led the Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title in the previous edition, produced an incredible unbeaten innings of 87 runs to take Punjab to their first final in 11 years in the sporting extravaganza. Punjab will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final as both side chase their maiden IPL crown, in a replay of Qualifier 1 played between the sides as a result of finishing one and two in the league table respectively. RCB dismantled PBKS' bating order at Mullanpur in the first playoff fixture to sail into the championship clash. PBKS, however, made the most of their league finish to pick up a 5-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, who made it to Q2 by beating Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator. First Published: June 02, 2025, 21:53 IST
India Gazette
7 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Akash Ambani offers prayers at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati
Kamrup (Assam) [India], May 29 (ANI): Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL), visited and offered prayers at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. The visuals showed Akash wearing a garland and with a red auspicious cloth wrapped around his shoulders. Akash Ambani could also be seen meeting the priests and being warmly greeted. He performed a puja following the rituals along with a priest at the temple. Earlier in the day, he visited the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, and was warmly greeted. He offered his prayers with all rituals and devotion. On his visit, the Jagannath Puri temple priest said, 'His darshan was scheduled for yesterday, but due to a problem, it was postponed. He arrived today for darshan at Jagannath's temple at 1:30 PM. Visiting Jagannath's temple is of great importance. Since today is Wednesday, he arrived late for darshan, yet it was God's blessing that he could come, even if delayed. He was overjoyed to see Lord Jagannath for the first time' He added, 'After his darshan, he donated a temple to Lord Jagannath, presenting it to the PRO. We know he visited Jagannath and likely donated a significant amount, though the exact sum is not known, and we with be informed by temple authorities. His mother also donated a temple to Jagannath, a tradition of temple donations passed down through generations.' Meanwhile, Akash Ambani recently spoke at the Mumbai Tech Week 2025 at the Jio World Centre and stressed the importance of AI in India's future. He said that Al will be the key driver of India's economic growth, helping the country achieve a 10 per cent or double-digit growth rate in the coming years. During a fireside chat with Dreamll CEO Harsh Jain, Ambani stressed the importance of AI in shaping the future. (ANI)
India Gazette
29-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Odisha: Akash Ambani offers prayers at Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri
Puri (Odisha) [India], May 29 (ANI): Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL), offered prayers at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, late Wednesday night. He visited the temple around 1:30 am and was warmly greeted. Later, he offered his prayers with all rituals and devotion. On his visit, a Puri Jagannath temple priest said, 'His darshan was scheduled for yesterday, but due to a problem, it was postponed. He arrived today for darshan at Jagannath's temple at 1:30 PM. Visiting Jagannath's temple is of great importance. Since today is Wednesday, he arrived late for darshan, yet it was God's blessing that he could come, even if delayed. He was overjoyed to see Lord Jagannath for the first time. After his darshan, he donated a temple to Lord Jagannath, presenting it to the PRO. We know he visited Jagannath and likely donated a significant amount, though the exact sum is not known, and we with be informed by temple authorities. His mother also donated a temple to Jagannath, a tradition of temple donations passed down through generations.' Earlier in April, Akash Ambani visited the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala on Wednesday to offer prayers to Lord Venkateswara and seek blessings from the priests. The temple, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is one of the most visited religious sites in India, attracting millions of devotees annually. In the visuals, Akash Ambani was seen wearing a red cloth around his body as he performed necessary rituals during his holy visit to the Lord Venkateswara Temple. He was greeted with warmth and reverence by the temple priests. Meanwhile, Akash Ambani recently spoke at the Mumbai Tech Week 2025 at the Jio World Centre and stressed the importance of AI in India's future. He said that Al will be the key driver of India's economic growth, helping the country achieve a 10 per cent or double-digit growth rate in the coming years. During a fireside chat with Dreamll CEO Harsh Jain, Ambani stressed the importance of AI in shaping the future. 'I think Al is the biggest technology change that we have seen in our lifetime to date. And in my view, it is the engine that will empower India to grow at 10 per cent or double-digit growth numbers for the foreseeable future,' he said. To make India a leader in AI, Ambani highlighted three fundamental areas of focus: AI infrastructure, research and development, and skilled talent. (ANI)
News18
29-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Akash Ambani Visits Puri Jagannath Temple, Seeks Blessings For Mumbai Indians
Last Updated: The elder son of businessman Mukesh Ambani was welcomed by the family priest Jagannath Kar and he attended the evening 'Alati' and 'Bada Sinhar Besha' of Lord Jagannath Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) chairman Akash Ambani visited Puri on Wednesday night to pay obeisance at the Jagannath Temple and seek blessings for the success of his team Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Mumbai secured their spot in the IPL playoffs and will play the Eliminator on May 30. The elder son of businessman Mukesh Ambani was welcomed by the family priest, Jagannath Kar, and he attended the evening 'Alati' and 'Bada Sinhar Besha' of Lord Jagannath. #WATCH | Akash Ambani, Director, Reliance Industries Limited, offered prayers at Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, late last night. — ANI (@ANI) May 29, 2025 Earlier in April last year, Akash's younger brother Anant Ambani had visited Puri and offered prayers to the Holy Trinity at Lord Jagannath temple. This was Anant's second visit to the 12th-century shrine ahead of his marriage with Radhika Merchant. One of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites dedicated to Lord Jagannath, the Puri Jagannath Temple was built in the 12th century by King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva and holds immense religious significance as part of the Char Dham pilgrimage. The temple is famous for its deities—Lord Jagannath, along with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra—who are worshipped with great devotion. One of the temple's most celebrated events is the annual Rath Yatra, where the deities are taken out on massive, beautifully decorated chariots, drawing millions of devotees from all over the world. The Puri Jagannath Temple is not only a spiritual center, but also a symbol of rich cultural heritage and architectural brilliance. Meanwhile, earlier this week, Akash Ambani paid a visit to the Dwarkadhish Temple in Gujarat with his father, wife Shloka Mehta, and children Prithvi and Veda. The family was also spotted at the Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh in the beginning of May. First Published:
India.com
29-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani son Akash Ambani visits Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi, donates....
Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani son Akash Ambani visits Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi, donates.... Akash Ambani, the eldest son of business tycoon Mukesh Ambani and Chairman of Reliance Jio, on Wednesday visited the holy city of Varanasi. During his visit, he offered prayers at the famous Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple and participated in the grand Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. As soon as Akash arrived at the Kashi Vishwanath temple, he first bowed to the temple's towering spire. He then entered the sanctum sanctorum (garbhagriha) and spent around 10 minutes in deep prayer. He performed jalabhishek (offering water) and dugdhabhishek (offering milk) on the Shivling. The temple priests guided him through a dedicated worship ceremony. The temple priests guided him through a traditional Shodashopachara ritual, a sixteen-step worship process. He prayed with full devotion and received blessings from Lord Shiva. After the puja, he bowed respectfully to the temple's main spire and also visited several other small shrines within the temple complex. As a token of appreciation, the temple authorities gifted him a Rudraksha mala and prasadam (holy offering). Speaking to the temple staff, Akash expressed his deep spiritual experience, saying, 'Coming to Kashi, I felt a strong sense of spiritual energy.' He also mentioned that the recent wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant was completed smoothly with the blessings of Baba Vishwanath. According to media reports, Akash donated more than Rs. 1 crore to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust. Present during his visit were temple CEO Vishwabhushan Mishra, SDM Shambhu Sharan, and several priests. After visiting the temple, Akash went to Dashashwamedh Ghat, where he took part in the sacred Ganga Aarti. Before the Aarti, priests performed a traditional Vedic ritual to worship River Ganga. The members of Ganga Seva Nidhi, including president Sushant Mishra, treasurer Ashish Tiwari, and secretary Hanuman Yadav, welcomed him with an angavastram (a traditional shawl), prasadam, and a memento. They also invited him to return with his entire family. To end the evening, Akash enjoyed a peaceful boat ride on the Ganga, taking in the spiritual atmosphere of the ancient city. About Akash Ambani Akash Ambani is the eldest son of India's top industrialist Mukesh Ambani. According to Jio Institute, he serves as the Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited. He is also a board member of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited. A passionate sports enthusiast, Akash is the co-owner of the IPL team Mumbai Indians, one of the league's most successful franchises.
