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India Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
GT vs CSK preview: Gujarat's top-two push meets MS Dhoni's possible IPL swansong
Chennai Super Kings are anchored firmly at the bottom of the table, certain to finish last for the first time in their Indian Premier League history. They have been at their poorest throughout the season. Yet, the buzz surrounding CSK's matches remains undiminished, with packed stands across India, all thanks to MS Dhoni is no longer the man who used to effortlessly deposit sixes into the stands. He may not even be the same captain with the 'Midas touch'. Yet, Dhoni, through his sheer presence, continues to draw crowds and captivate he arrived in Chennai for the pre-season camp in February wearing a customised T-shirt emblazoned with 'One Last Time' in Morse Code, many believed IPL 2025 would indeed be his final season. Also Read: MS Dhoni's IPL future: CSK in dark over legend's call, says assistant coachHowever, with things going awry for both the Super Kings and their Thala, it remains uncertain whether Sunday's game in Ahmedabad will be Dhoni's swansong.' Incidentally, it is also the venue where CSK clinched their fifth IPL title two years ago - a match many felt should have been Dhoni's farewell to the since CSK were knocked out of the playoff race this season, the question has relentlessly followed Dhoni and those representing the Super Kings at press himself has addressed it on a couple of occasions. When asked by Danny Morrison at the toss, Dhoni tactfully dodged the question. On another occasion, he was more candid, stating he was in no rush to decide and would wait to see how his body held up over the next ten months before making any calls about his IPL brand value remains untarnished. However, his on-field ability is clearly declining. With the bat, Dhoni has been more of a burden this year - scoring 196 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 135, a significant drop from his staggering strike rate of 220 in 2024. Despite undergoing surgery, his troublesome knee has been a persistent concern throughout the has rarely overstayed his welcome. Yet, it now seems his presence in the playing XI might be hindering the Super Kings. On numerous occasions this season,' Dhoni has struggled to produce the typical late-game bursts that once defined the CSK camp firmly believes Dhoni will know best when to call time on his IPL career. It would be a miracle if he returns for IPL 2026 and delivers better performances, especially with the CSK prepare to close their forgettable season against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Sunday, one thing seems almost certain: we may well be witnessing the last of 'Captain' aside, the contest at the Narendra Modi Stadium holds significant importance for Gujarat Titans, who desperately need a strong comeback after a heavy defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in their previous Titans currently sit atop the table with 18 points, and a victory will secure a top-two finish. However, a loss to CSK on Sunday could see them slip from those coveted positions - a bitter blow for one of the season's most consistent vs CSK: HEAD-TO-HEADCSK have lost four games in seven meetings to Gujarat Titans. Incidentally, this is the first meeting between the two sides in IPL 2025. CSK, however, have won three of their last four matches against the former vs CSK: TEAM NEWSThere are no reported injury issues in either of the camps. Gujarat Titans will be hoping to get the best out of Jos Buttler and Kagiso Rabada as their two overseas stars will not be available for the who has been a pillar at No. 3 for the Titans, will be hoping to make one big impact and ensure Gujarat seal a place in the top two, which offers them an extra shot at reaching the might think about resting Rashid Khan, who has been off colour in this season. In their previous game against LSG, Rashid was taken to the cleaners by Mitchell Marsh. A breather before the playoffs might be a welcome change for the Afghanistan vs CSK: Predicted Playing XIsGT: Shubman Gill (ca;ptain), Sai Sudharshan, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, R Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed SirajImpact Player: Prasidh KrishnaCSK: Ayush Mhatre, Devon Conway, Urvil Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (captain and wicketkeeper), Anshul Kamboj, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Player: Matheesha PathiranaGT vs CSK: Top fantasy PicksGujarat: Shubman Gil, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Arshad Khan, Sherfane Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Noor Ahmad, Anshul updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Tune In IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
Daily Record
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lorraine host steps in as WWII veteran bursts into tears over King Charles
Lorraine proved to be an emotional watch as 98-year-old war hero Joy Trew sobbed on-air after tribute ITV's Lorraine witnessed an incredibly moving moment when Ranvir Singh welcomed 98-year-old Joy Trew, a World War II veteran who recently had a memorable encounter with King Charles III. Joy started her service at just 17, becoming a WWII interceptor proficient in Morse Code, which she used to help disrupt Nazi communications and derail Adolf Hitler and his German army plans. Decades on from her wartime efforts, King Charles honoured Joy by inviting her to the VE Day celebrations and seating her alongside himself and Queen Camilla in London. The sincere recognition moved Joy to tears during her appearance on Lorraine as she recounted the cherished experience to Ranvir. Emotions heightened further when British historian Dr Tessa Dunlop joined the segment to surprise Joy with a sparkling award for her pivotal role in obtaining vital intelligence during the war, reports Edinburgh Live. As Dr Tessa revealed the honour on the show, an overwhelmed Joy wept, prompting Ranvir to comfort the emotional veteran. Additionally, Dr Tessa bestowed upon Joy a certificate from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, bearing a special acknowledgment: "From the Government Code and Cipher School, we also have a commemorative badge." Dr Tessa elaborated on the significance of the award, saying: "You should have had this years ago, but we didn't know about you, and it says on the back, 'We also serve'," highlighting the long-overdue recognition of Joy's service. Ranvir shared a touching moment with Joy, expressing gratitude by saying: "Joy, thank you so much for everything you did for us. We are all so proud of you." Emotions ran high in the studio as Joy struggled to hold back tears, prompting Ranvir to offer a comforting embrace and say: "You're going to get me going in a minute." The mood turned reflective when it was mentioned that Joy shared a special moment with King Charles and other senior members of the Royal Family earlier. They greeted people from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, witnessing the Red Arrows soar overhead on May 5, commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The commemorations continued with a military parade, where Nato allies marched alongside the 1,300-strong contingent of UK armed forces. King Charles gave a salute as the troops passed the Queen Victoria Memorial. Despite breaking away from the recent spate of hot weather, the day remained extraordinary. King Charles made sure Joy stayed warm, cosily wrapping her up in a blanket as they joined in the historical celebrations.
Buzz Feed
03-05-2025
- Buzz Feed
This Drone Video Capturing Detained Immigrants Spelling Out "SOS" At A Detention Center Is Going Mega Viral
A now-viral drone video of an immigration detention center has received over 55 million views after a group of detainees were seen joining hands to form the letters "SOS." In a 10-second video taken by a Reuters drone, the camera pans over the courtyard of the Bluebonnet immigrant detention center in Anson, Texas, capturing a large group of detainees wearing red and orange jumpsuits. Some detainees waved their hands upwards at the drone, seemingly trying to get its attention. A few seconds later, 31 detainees joined hands and positioned their bodies to spell out the letters "SOS," which is a Morse Code signal for distress. For context, days before this drone video was taken, dozens of Venezuelans being held at the Bluebonnet immigrant detention center were reportedly given notices saying they were set to be deported for allegedly being members of a Venezuelan gang called Tren de Aragua. However, several families of the detainees denied these claims. One detainee said in a phone interview, "They're making false accusations about me. I don't belong to any gang." Bloomberg / Getty Images On April 18, they were loaded onto a bus to be taken to the airport and flown to a prison in El Salvador. Still, they were later returned to the detention center in Texas after the Supreme Court temporarily blocked their deportations. Following the video's release, people have been concerned about the conditions of immigrant detainees in this detention facility and others like it. "When grown men line up for SOS in a jail, we have a problem," this person wrote.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Army Codebreaker reflects on his time in Vietnam
ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL)- It's 1967, and people are getting drafted to the war zone left and right. There were some exceptions, though, and one of those included being enrolled in college. That's where Robert Hughes was when his childhood best friend was killed in Vietnam, and he dropped out to go on the front lines. 'He was born six hours before I was. We grew up together. He lived across the street,' Hughes said of his best friend. 'He was with the 101st Airborne Division. He was killed at the Asha Valley in 1967.' Hughes went into the Army in hopes of becoming a helicopter pilot. 'A gentleman showed up at my door after I had signed up and told me about [the Army Security Agency] and said that I probably would qualify,' Hughes said. 'And I jumped at that.' 'We were the only group in the Army that did not report to the Department of the Army. We reported to the National Security Agency.' 'It took a year to get a security clearance. They talked to everybody,' he said. 'All of my teachers in grade school and high school. The people in my neighborhood thought I had robbed a bank because the FBI went to all of my neighbors. I'm very proud of [my security clearance].' He became what's known as a 'ditty bopper,' learning Morse Code and how to intercept it. '12 hours a day, I searched for North Vietnamese or Viet Cong radio transmitters and copy code, which we then were fairly successful in breaking,' he said. 'We provided approximately 70% of the tactical information gleaned during Vietnam… I was able to read most of the stuff we broke. I was involved quite a bit.' Hughes' team provided the information to help find the enemy. 'We were able to find transmitters using techniques that we had. And sometimes those transmitters were attacked after we found them,' he said. 'Sometimes we just follow them to find out where they were going and what they were doing.' Hughes was stationed in 'Rocket City.' 'We were hit more than any other place, except for Kazan, which is where the Marines were,' Hughes said. 'We were hit mostly every night with rockets and mortars.' The job requirements helped him get an Amateur Radio License, which turned into a hobby he still uses today. Hughes talks to people all over the world, and it really came into play when the floods hit Erwin in September. 'We did health and welfare for people that were involved in Hurricane Helene,' he said. 'A couple of people I was able to contact that had relatives there that and they had no telephone service. And I was able to hook them up.' His time in Vietnam also had an impact on his health. He was recently diagnosed with leukemia, presumed to be from Agent Orange. Join News Channel 11 on Tuesday at 5 p.m. as we continue our series The Vietnam War: 50 Years Later. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Buzz Feed
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
I'm Convinced That Only Someone Who Was In The Military Will Be Able To Decipher These 15 Morse Code Messages
Morse Code is no longer something the average person is familiar with, but that wasn't always the case. The system, often called the "language of the telegraph," was once a vital means of communication for military forces, ships, and aircraft. Nowadays, Morse Code's main importance is being a plot device in science fiction movies like Interstellar. However, many individuals still see more than just dots and dashes when looking at a message in Morse Code, and today, we're going to find out if you're one of them...
