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Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘My heart, my soul is with Bengaluru': Emotional Virat Kohli after RCB lifts maiden IPL title after 17 years; city lights up in celebration
Virat Kohli's emotional declaration of loyalty resonated as Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their first IPL title, sparking celebrations across Karnataka. After 17 years of unwavering dedication, Kohli, alongside legends like AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle, finally tasted victory. NEW DELHI: A visibly emotional Virat Kohli summed up 17 years of loyalty, heartbreak and unrelenting passion with one line: 'My heart is with Bangalore, my soul is with Bangalore.' The statement, made moments after Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their first IPL title on Tuesday night, not only echoed across the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad but struck a chord with lakhs of fans across Karnataka — who had waited nearly two decades for this night. Even before the final ball was bowled, Bengaluru had erupted. From Church Street to RR Nagar, fireworks lit up the sky as fans danced on streets, coloured in red and gold. In Marathahalli, Indiranagar, Whitefield and beyond, 'Ee Sala Cup Namde' turned from an often-mocked slogan into an emotion realised. As RCB players formed a huddle and celebrated the 6-run win over Punjab Kings, Kohli — teary-eyed — looked up and soaked it in. 'I've given this team my youth, prime and experience. I've tried to win it every season and gave it everything I have,' he said, standing alongside fellow RCB legends AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle. 'I stayed loyal to this team. I had moments otherwise, but I stayed with them and they stayed with me. ' While Kohli's 657 runs were vital, RCB's victory was built on collective grit. The turnaround was steered by head coach Andy Flower, cricket director Mo Bobat and mentor Dinesh Karthik, with the focus shifting from marquee names to performers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esposo deja a su esposa enferma por su amante. Cuando regresa por su herencia, ella hace esto. Cash Roadster Undo From Josh Hazlewood's 22 wickets to Krunal Pandya's tight spell (2/17) on the big night, RCB finally ticked all the boxes. RCB, long seen as a team brimming with potential but falling short at crucial junctures, had become synonymous with unfulfilled promise. Despite superstars in their ranks over the years, an IPL title remained elusive — until now. On a balmy night with 91,000-plus in attendance, the wait ended, and with it, Kohli's own quest for silverware with the team he never left. As the confetti rained down and Kohli hugged every teammate like family, one thing was clear: this wasn't just a title win. It was redemption, loyalty, and closure — all rolled into one.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
National security should not be captive to political machinations
The resounding success of India's initial phase of Operation Sindoor in targeting the nerve centres of terrorist organisations, both the LeT ( Lashkar-e-Taiba ) and JEM ( Jaish-e-Mohammed ), critical airbases and its AD network, is once again being shadowed by irresponsible statements by the Opposition's high-profile political leadership. This trend of questioning the apex political leadership of the Indian government or attributing statements made by senior ministers out of context and questioning the success and credibility of the operations executed by the Armed Forces, are detrimental to India's national security. A key element of deterrence is not only clarity of the objective by the apex political leadership of the selected action plan to deal with an emergent situation or event, but also a need for the nation's unstinted support for its implementation. More so when the operations/ actions are still incomplete. Here's a recapitulation of the events that led to the political grandstanding by Opposition. Post the killing of tourists by Pakistan proxies on April 22 in Pahalgam with the intention to create communal disharmony within the country, the government's response has been extremely robust, exploiting all the instruments of national power. It commenced with holding in abeyance the 'Indus Waters Treaty', while concurrently taking economic and diplomatic action. The Armed Forces were given a free hand by the Prime Minister to carry out retribution. On the night of May 6 & 7, in a precise and measured response with standoff weapons, the Armed Forces destroyed key terrorist infrastructure, without crossing the international border- LoC, in Pakistan's heartland. The response by Pakistan and effective counter response by India, led to the Pakistan DGMO requesting the Indian counterpart for cessation of hostilities, on May 10. The issue under contention is the post on X on May 17 by leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. His public accusation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar of 'informing' Pakistan about targeting its terror infrastructure as part of Operation Sindoor is malicious because the EAM was referring to the call made to Pakistan DGMO after the first strikes on terror targets, conveying India' s purpose and intent -- a fact the DGMO has elaborately explained previously at his press conference. The MEA later clarified that the statement was a 'gross misrepresentation' of facts. But the damage had been done, to diminish the impact of this resounding response of India against a state-sponsored terrorist act. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Richard Dean Anderson Is Almost 80, See Him Now Cash Roadster Undo We have witnessed the ill-effects of similar incidents earlier, where such political brinkmanship by senior Opposition leaders, creates avoidable controversies in the country and diminishes the impact of India's messaging to its adversary. It gives Pakistan media and its ISPR an opportunity to exploit this to their advantage. It gives Pakistan fuel to pedal its false narratives to the western media, which is anyway prejudiced against India. It gives Indian response, coloured religious overtones. We saw this in 2016 when Delhi CM Kejriwal sought proof from the government about the Army Special Forces' surgical strikes, post Uri terrorist attack and then again in 2019, after 'Balakot'. On both occasions, we saw this being exploited by Pakistan media to deny the impact of Indian operations and rubbish Indian claims. It has to be appreciated that showing of proof in public domain is like sharing the tactical drills of the Armed Forces, which is what the adversary wants to know. A preventable security lapse. Live Events A mature polity should not discuss issues of national security in public domain. Resolute leadership with a united voice on national security will add to the deterrence of the nation against this proxy war by Pakistan. In a democracy, credit for strong resolute action will always be taken by the political party in power and the PM. We saw this in 1971 when the credit for creation of Bangladesh was attributed to the Congress and Indira Gandhi. Therefore, let us in unison support India's policy shift from 'strategic restraint' to ' strategic independence '. Suitable deterrence will be instituted with the recent announcement by PM Modi, with a proactive 'modus operandi', against state-sponsored terrorist acts on Indian soil. (The writer is former General Officer Commanding in Chief, Indian Army)
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Sharp drop in Amarnath yatra registrations; Pahalgam attack to blame?
Ludhiana: The recent terrorist attack in the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists, appears to have cast a long shadow over the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. In Ludhiana, the number of devotees applying for mandatory medical certificates at the civil hospital has dropped significantly, raising concerns about the impact of fear and uncertainty on religious participation. As part of the advance registration process for the Yatra, which begins on July 3 and concludes on August 9, pilgrims are required to obtain a medical certificate from an authorized hospital. The process began on April 14, but recent data shows a steep decline in turnout. According to civil hospital records, 164 people registered for medical certificates on April 24. The number plummeted to just 18 the following day. Although there was a slight uptick to 20 on April 26, the trend remained downward, with only 8 registrations recorded on April 30—the lowest so far. "The initial rush has slowed down considerably. We're now seeing only 10 to 20 applicants per day," said a hospital official. "We've deployed adequate staff, including doctors, to handle the process efficiently." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Richard Dean Anderson Is Almost 80, See Him Now Cash Roadster Undo A senior official at Civil hospital said that before April 22, the average number of pilgrims registering for medical certificates for Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage was around 300 a day. He added that the number would even go up to 400 but there had been a sharp drop after April 22. �� Telling Figures: Date Registrations April 24 164 April 25 18 April 26 20 April 28 18 April 29 13 April 30 8 Varun Mehta, state head of Shri Hindu Takht, attributed the decline to both fear and logistical concerns. "The attack has had a dual impact," Mehta said. "About 25% to 30% of people are scared, while another 30% to 40% are hesitant due to expectations of tighter security protocols. Many feel the pilgrimage might become more cumbersome." He emphasized the importance of communal harmony in the successful conduct of the Yatra. "The Yatra is supported by the local Muslim community—palki wallahs, shopkeepers, and pithu wallahs all play a vital role. The attackers aimed to disrupt this bond of trust." Despite the drop in registrations, some pilgrims remain undeterred. One regular devotee said, "Such attacks won't stop us. Faith is stronger than fear." Pilgrims must first obtain a medical certificate from the civil hospital and then submit their application at designated banks to receive a registration token. Meanwhile, even though registrations have dropped substantially, there are pilgrims who are resolute about going for the pilgrimage. A pilgrim who undertakes the Yatra almost every year, said that such attacks wouldn't stop them. MSID:: 120816161 413 |
