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NDTV
18-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
KL Rahul Shatters Virat Kohli's Record To Achieve Never-Done-Before T20 Feat
KL Rahul shattered Virat Kohli 's record to become the fastest Indian batter to score 8000 runs in T20 cricket. Rahul reached the stunning milestone during the IPL 2025 encounter between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans on Sunday. The record previously belonged to Kohli who slammed 8000 runs in 243 innings. However, Rahul achieved the feat in just 224 innings and in the process, he became the first Indian batter to score 8000 T20 runs in under 230 innings. Overall, Chris Gayle tops the list with 213 innings while Babar Azam is second with 218 innings. Rahul is currently third in the elite list. Fastest to 8000 runs in T20s (by innings) 213 - Chris Gayle 218 - Babar Azam 224 - KL Rahul* 243 - Virat kohli 244 - Mohammad Rizwan Players from both Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) lined paid tribute to the Indian armed forces by standing up for the Indian national anthem ahead of their IPL 2025 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Following a ten-day pause in IPL 2025 due to cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, the tournament had its first full match on resumption when Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by ten runs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday afternoon. While the game was finishing in Jaipur, both DC and GT playing elevens, along with match officials – on-field umpires Adrian Holdstock and Keyur Kelkar, third umpire Rohan Pandit and match referee Arjan Kripal Singh sang the national anthem together to honour the valuable contributions of the Indian Armed Forces and protecting India from the attacks of enemies across the border before the match began. In addition to this, 'Thank you armed forces' was the message being displayed on the screens as well as boundary lines of the stadium when the Indian national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' was being played. After the national anthem was over, fans in the stadium chanted 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' in chorus.
Hans India
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
IPL 2025: DC and GT players pay tribute to Indian Armed Forces at Arun Jaitley Stadium
Players from both Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) lined paid tribute to the Indian armed forces by standing up for the Indian national anthem ahead of their IPL 2025 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Following a ten-day pause in IPL 2025 due to cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, the tournament had its first full match on resumption when Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by ten runs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday afternoon. While the game was finishing in Jaipur, both DC and GT playing elevens, along with match officials – on-field umpires Adrian Holdstock and Keyur Kelkar, third umpire Rohan Pandit and match referee Arjan Kripal Singh sang the national anthem together to honour the valuable contributions of the Indian Armed Forces and protecting India from the attacks of enemies across the border before the match began. In addition to this, 'Thank you armed forces' was the message being displayed on the screens as well as boundary lines of the stadium when the Indian national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' was being played. After the national anthem was over, fans in the stadium chanted 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' in chorus. 'Firstly, a heartfelt message to our armed forces for keeping us safe, and to help us get back on the field to do something we love,' said Delhi Capitals' top-order batter Karun Nair in a pre-match chat with broadcasters. Coming to the match, GT won the toss and elected to bowl first against DC. Second-ranked GT need just one more win to book their spot in the playoffs. DC are at fifth place and must win all of their remaining games, starting from their final home game on Sunday, to keep their faint hopes of entering the last four stage alive. After PBKS beat RR by ten runs, if GT wins on Sunday night, then they, PBKS and RCB will qualify for the playoffs. It would then leave DC, Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in competition for the final playoffs spot.
Mint
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Climate Change and You: The price of comfort in a rapidly warming world
Dear Reader, Last week may have been a distressing time for some of you, particularly if you live in one of India's border towns. For a friend in Srinagar, it was like dying every night, not knowing if she would wake up alive. Even at a distance, cocooned in the comfort and safety of the national capital, the India-Pakistan conflict and the possibility of a full-blown war took a mental toll on many of us. Thanks to the ceasefire—and hope it isn't a fragile one—we can catch our breath. And revisit some forgotten wisdom. Rabindranath Tagore, the poet laureate who penned India's national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, wrote in a letter to a friend that 'patriotism can't be our final spiritual shelter. I will not buy glass for the price of diamonds and I will never allow patriotism to triumph over humanity as long as I live". Tagore's views on nationalism, and his differences with Mahatma Gandhi on this issue, are evocatively captured in his 1916 novel Ghare Baire (The Home and the World). Satyajit Ray adapted the book for the screen. Both are worth a look. Perhaps none of this is relevant to a climate newsletter except for the certitude that the world is in dire need of visionary leaders to guide us through emergency situations, none more so than in climate crisis—among the most pressing challenges of our times. We need global leaders who can ensure a liveable future for our children, leaders who can think beyond narrow self-interest while trying to end a conflict or solve the climate puzzle. State of the climate Temperatures are rising after a brief spell of showers in early May. Those of us who can will now lock ourselves indoors, avoid the sun, and crank up the air conditioner. There's a big climate piece unfolding there, right inside the blissful comfort of our personal spaces. Room AC sales in India are on steroids. Consumers made a beeline for ACs last year as a gruelling summer fuelled a business driven by discomfort. In the year to March, Indians purchased nearly 14 million ACs—a staggering 30% jump over the previous year. By 2030, annual sales are expected to more than double to 30 million units. By 2050, estimates suggest electricity demand to run ACs will increase ninefold as compared with 2022. India is already the world's fastest-growing AC market. In a rapidly warming world, an ever-increasing demand for cooling will jeopardize national climate goals. Can technology provide a solution by making ACs more energy efficient? The short answer is yes, but it may take years. The interesting part is that we already have the solutions—such as moving to centralized systems like 'district cooling', which can slash energy use by at least 30%. In Hong Kong, schools and hospitals use district cooling; in this model, centralized chillers cool spaces using piped chilled water as a refrigerant and not polluting gases that add to global warming. Iconic buildings like the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and The Louvre in Paris also use district cooling. The news in brief Climate Change Tracker How many disasters will a child face in her lifetime? Exposure to heatwaves, crop failures, floods, droughts, wildfires and tropical cyclones will at least double for a child born in 2020 than one born in 1960. That will be the case if global temperatures rise by 2.7 °C compared to pre-industrial levels (in a business-as-usual scenario), as per a study published in Nature. We can save today's toddlers a lot of pain as they age if we act now to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees, as per the Paris Accord, the authors say. But who's listening? Know Your Jargon Our cities are replete with impervious surfaces, from cemented pavements and concrete buildings to asphalt roads and vanishing waterbodies. These surfaces absorb and store heat during the day, and release it in the night. In addition, waste heat is released by cars, ACs, and the like, which gets trapped by the dense concrete around it. This makes urban centres much warmer than the rural outskirts, which is why they are now called urban heat islands, or UHIs. We tend to use more ACs and refrigerators—and more energy to run them—as it gets hotter. This worsens the UHI effect in a vicious cycle. Here's a review of the India situation. 107,000 The number of passenger electric vehicles (EVs) sold in India in 2024-25, compared with 91,607 in the year before. Current penetration is 2.6%, marginally up from 2.3% in FY24. In comparison, 6% of two-wheelers and over 57% of three-wheelers sold last year were electric. What explains the tepid consumer demand? Buyers see EVs as a second car, not the primary one. They are concerned about range (how many kilometres an EV can run on a single charge), inadequate charging infrastructure, the price premium over regular cars, and the future cost of battery replacement. Video of the month To be honest, reading on the climate crisis can be pretty depressing. The chatter can put one off because of all the doomsday-crystal-gazing. So why not listen to some irreverent comedy instead? Here's a short compilation. Don't miss Dana Carvey, Straight White Male, 60, on how US President Donald Trump may solve the climate problem if he believed in it (glide to 10:08 if you're in a rush): 'I will be so good with global warming, so, so good with global warming, I will make CO2 pay for it. I promise you that." That's all, for now. Bibek will be back with the next issue, in a fortnight.
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Operation Sindoor Signals New Era in Counter-Terrorism, Says Manoj Tiwari
New Delhi: Following the Indian Army's press conference on Monday regarding Operation Sindoor, a military action targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan, BJP Member of Parliament Manoj Tiwari issued a statement lauding the briefing as a source of national described the Army's address as 'an introduction to a new country,' noting that every word of the press conference offered inspiration and conveyed important truths to the citizens of India. Watch: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari says, "Just now the Indian Army's press conference happened. Every word of it was filled with energy and enthusiasm, it presented a new image of India. The press conference began with a few powerful lines, a poem that I want to recite in full..." — IANS (@ians_india) May 12, 2025 During his remarks, Tiwari also recited a poem that emphasized resilience and the country's resolve to confront terrorism. The poem reflected themes of bravery, sacrifice, and a collective national awakening against prolonged suffering and acts of terror. 'Now there will be no pleading, but war; the battle will be fierce,' he began. The verses evoked imagery of historical and mythological strength, referencing the disrobing of Draupadi and the steadfastness of Bheem, symbolizing a shift from endurance to action. The poem concluded with a call to uphold the national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, across the land. Tiwari also highlighted key points from the Army's briefing, including the mention of a Turkish-Chinese drone missile, which he referred to as 'important information.' He contrasted the Indian Army's communication with the reaction of the Pakistani military, stating that 'the world is laughing at their press conference.' He urged citizens to grasp the full depth and significance of the Army's message. 'There is a preparation to root out terrorism. Operation Sindoor is ongoing, and this is a critical moment for the nation to unite and stay informed,' he said.
New Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Prince and Family Movie Review: A tiresome tale of two halves
It is no secret that Dileep is not in the best of form and is in desperate need of a hit. The actor, who once used to churn out entertainers like it was just another Monday, has lately been finding it hard to get the mix right. His latest release, Prince and Family, has him operating neatly in his strong suit of family drama, but all that is squandered when the film starts to address social issues. The intentions and ambitions are on point, but execution, not so much. Prince (Dileep) is the eldest of three sons and takes care of all family responsibilities, while his two married brothers feed off him. The family dynamics are smartly established in the initial few scenes without a lot of exposition. Prince is no Balettan, and he often expresses his frustration at his loafer siblings. In his late 30s, he is also desperate to get married. How many times have we seen our heroes misinterpreting a girl's friendly approach as romance and end up embarrassed? Such awkward moments are typical of Dileep films, and the actor is still at it. Writer Sharis Mohammed also shows very little appetite for freshness and instead resorts to rehashing generic ideas in the guise of humour. It is probably because he knows the heart of the film lies somewhere else. After a reasonably engaging first half, the film veers off on a completely different tangent once Prince marries a social media influencer, Chinchu Rani (Raniya Raanaa). It is through her character that the film attempts to examine broader themes like social media culture, sensationalism, and hate-mongering. A veteran actor even makes a cameo appearance to deliver a lengthy monologue, listing all the topics the film wants to address. This common trope, seen in Sharis' previous films like Queen (2018) and Jana Gana Mana (2022), leaves us wondering about what the film ultimately wants to communicate. If the intention was to be a scathing commentary on social issues, then why bother wasting so much time on Prince and his family? The narrative could have well been centered around Chinchu Rani right from the word go. Dileep has lately been criticised for his outdated, and caricaturish performances, and thankfully, he keeps it largely subtle here. But that said, there are some minute details about the character, which needed better payoffs. Take, for instance, his expertise in fashion designing and desire for some privacy, established through Prince's longtime dream of building a room for himself after marriage. However, these details are just left hanging dry without any resolution. Similarly, Dhyan Sreenivasan, who plays Jince, one of Prince's brothers, makes only fleeting appearances in the film despite the storyline demanding his presence. He might have been busy with his other projects, which seem to hit the screens every other week, and the makers of Prince and Family choose to shuttle him off to Canada in a random scene. On the surface level, Prince and Family might have the look and feel of a contemporary feel-good film but it still has a lot of regressive ideas. Johny Antony's character KK, a stalker who harasses women while impersonating someone else, is also the one who gives life lessons and relationship advice to Prince. Even Prince is flawed, but the film desperately attempts to portray him as a genuine soul. He is excited about marrying Chinchu even before seeing her, as she's just 24 and has certain physical features. We also don't get convincing answers as to why Prince, a shy and reserved person, would agree to marry an internet celebrity. Even after marriage, when Prince is affectionate towards her, we're not sure why he is so when the film doesn't give us enough to buy into this premise. These are some basic questions that the film conveniently overlooks in its quest to find answers to bigger social issues. It's quite clear that the makers of Prince and Family never wanted to settle with a family drama. They had loftier ambitions to address socially relevant issues, but that needed a more nuanced approach with a better understanding of modern social media culture rather than opting for a simplified and blanket critique of the digital age.
