Latest news with #Sagar
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
‘Ab hum woh RCB nahi rahe…': Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 8-wicket win over Punjab Kings sets off meme fest, fans dream first IPL title
After 71 thrilling matches in IPL 2025, we finally have our first finalist – a team whose fans are proudly chanting, 'Ee Sala Cup Namde.' Yes, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have booked their place in the final in emphatic fashion, cruising past Punjab Kings (PBKS) with a dominant eight-wicket win in Qualifier 1. The clash took place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, and RCB wrapped it up with a jaw-dropping 60 balls to spare. This win marks RCB's return to the final after a nine-year drought, sparking massive celebrations among their loyal supporters. Social media exploded and fans flooded platforms with hilarious memes and emotional tributes celebrating the team's long-awaited resurgence. Congratulations RCB 🥳#RCBvsPBKS RCB RCB — विक्रम 𝘬ꪊꪑꪖ𝘳 🦇 (@printf_meme) May 29, 2025 Lagta hai E Sala Cup Namde hoke rahega — Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 29, 2025 IPL 18 aayega aur jersey number 18 ke paas trophy jaayega — Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 29, 2025 RCB entering IPL final — Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 29, 2025 Rajat Patidar be like — Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 29, 2025 Scene after RCB qualified for IPL 2025 final: #RCBvsPBKS — Aman_Chain 🇮🇳 (@Amanprabhat9) May 29, 2025 #RCBvsPBKS — Raghav Masoom (@comedibanda) May 29, 2025 People who were supporting PBKS today because of RCB 😭🤣 #RCBvsPBKS — Viraj (@Yours_Viru) May 29, 2025 Summary of RCB Bowling🔥🔥 #RCBvsPBKS #RCB #Hazelwood — Sarcasm (@sarcastic_us) May 29, 2025 Phil Salt with punjab team #RCBvsPBKS — Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) May 29, 2025 Literally RCB 💀💀 — Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) May 29, 2025 On the field, it was RCB from the get-go. Captain Rajat Patidar opted to bowl first, and the decision paid off well. The pitch had bounce, the bowlers had intent, and Punjab's batting lineup simply couldn't cope. They crumbled for just 101 runs in 14.1 overs. Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma led the bowling attack with clinical precision, each grabbing three wickets and giving the batters no room to breathe. When the time to chase arrived, RCB came out swinging. They were 30 without loss after just three overs. Though they lost Virat Kohli early – dismissed for a run-a-ball 12 thanks to a brilliant over from Kyle Jamieson – the momentum hardly shifted. Phil Salt's aggressive batting kept the scoreboard ticking, and with Mayank Agarwal offering stability, RCB reached 61/1 by the end of the powerplay. Rajat Patidar later returned to the crease, partnering with Salt to calmly finish things off. Patidar's composed 15* off 8 balls helped seal the deal, showing how comfortably RCB handled the pressure. Now, the tournament shifts to Ahmedabad. PBKS will await the winner of the Eliminator between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians. Despite the defeat, PBKS still has one more shot at the final. As for RCB, they'll get some well-earned rest before facing off in the grand finale on June 3. Their fans, meanwhile, are dreaming louder than ever, because this just might be the year the cup finally comes home.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
7-yr-old girl suffering from rare brain disorder dies in Kolhapur
Kolhapur: Seven-year-old Ovi Pujari passed away on Sunday evening from subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) — a rare and devastating brain disorder stemming from complications of a measles virus infection. Her father, 36-year-old Sagar Pujari, exhausted every possible avenue, even importing costly injections from China, in a desperate, but ultimately futile, battle to save his daughter. Ovi had been a vibrant and normal child until convulsions began when she was in Class I. Tests revealed the grim diagnosis of SSPE, a condition so rare it affects only one or two children per lakh. Medical professionals informed Sagar that despite his efforts, no guaranteed treatment existed. Sagar, a small hotel proprietor, sold his property and borrowed money from a local society in Hatkanangle tehsil of Kolhapur district to facilitate treatment at a specialist neurological hospital. India faces a scarcity of the Ribavirin vaccine. Upon learning about its availability in China, Sagar invested substantial money to import 30 doses. Currently, no govt assistance exists for such cases. Earlier, in April, approximately 25 parents demonstrated outside Mantralaya seeking financial support for their children's treatment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Health minister Prakash Abitkar acknowledged the presence of 80-90 such cases across Maharashtra. Recently, deputy CM Eknath Shinde provided Rs 10 lakh to Sagar Pujari for Ovi's treatment after learning about her condition during his Ichalkaranji visit. "She was on ventilator in the last two days. The disease progressed to stage four. There is a zero survival rate in such patients. The condition develops if the virus gets to the brain and starts eating it slowly. The symptoms start with convulsions, then the brain activity declines, leading to an inability to eat and walk. Ovi passed away on Sunday evening," said the doctor treating Ovi at a private hospital.
India Today
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Ankhen: The sanskari spy who shunned martinis and saved India
As part of our Retro Review series, we revisit 'Ankhen', the 1968 spy thriller that outgrossed every Bollywood film of its year, blending James Bond swagger with desi Ankhen (1968)Cast: Mala Sinha, Dharmendra, Mehmood, Kumkum, Nazir Hussain, Jeevan, Madan PuriDirector: Ramanand SagarMusic/Lyrics: Ravi, Sahir LudhianviBox-office status: Super HitWhere to watch: YouTubeWhy to watch: For tacky gadgets inspired by 007; wacky villains inspired by Hitler; and trendy women's fashion inspired by LebanonMoral of the story: Duty over desire, because India's enemies don't stand a chance against a sanskari spyadvertisementWhat do you get when Ramanand Sagar takes off on James Bond? A 007 who doesn't smoke, isn't bothered about Martinis - shaken, stirred or bugged; and runs away from gorgeous women hitting on him. In short, a sanskari spy - a satyugi avatar of the kalyugi secret agent of drinks, dames, seduction and 'Ankhen', the man who gave us Maryada Purshottam Ram two decades later on Doordarshan, gives us Sunil (Dharmendra), a globe-trotting spy who just wouldn't cross the Lakshman Rekha of maryada. Two beautiful women literally stalk him. But every time they snuggle up to him, Sanskari Sunil lectures them on desh, duty and dharma. No wonder one of them prefers death to the company of a spy who, unlike Mike Myers' Bond avatar, just wouldn't, well, shake a 'Ankhen' is the antithesis of Bond's nocturnal games. But not his diurnal gadgets. Like the arrows that kiss each other to the sound of hissing snakes before falling off in 'Ramayana', Sagar conjures some really tacky gadgets. One of them, like a compass, goes tu-tu-tu whenever Sunil is around. Another, a stethoscope clone, picks out bugs in the (aforementioned) liquor bottles in a Lebanon hotel. In one scene, Sagar beats the future Tom Cruise with a mask that turns a deshbhakt into a traitor. Pity he didn't apply for a patent - the revenue from 'Mission Impossible' would have widened Sagar's 'Ankhen'. Photo credit: IMDb Ankhen's script is both pretentious and prophetic. It features a Kingsmen-like network of saviours - in this case retired INA officers - ready to rid India of its enemy is a curious herd. The head is Dr X, Jeevan, who barks orders through clenched teeth and a voice fraying at the edges, suggesting that he could benefit from a prescription of laxatives. Dr X, who dresses like Hitler in khaki and answers to the call sign of Napoleon, runs a den somewhere in the northeast of India. His goal: destabilise India for the benefit of you-know-who. (Hint: Not Pakistan).advertisementHis most ominous asset is 'Madam', Lalita Pawar. In one scene, the diminutive Pawar slices through a group of men, slashing them with karate chops. For this run alone, 'Ankhen' deserves a Sunil is dispatched to Lebanon to find out who this mysterious Doctor X is. The task is a cinch. Everyone in Lebanon speaks Hindi, and two women, the ones who whisper sweet nothings into his dispassionate ears, are ready to illogical thing leads to another. And Sanskari Sunil completes his DHARAM SERVES COLD Halfway through, you wonder why Dharmendra signed up. His Sunil enters in a Jodhpuri coat, looking like a groom ditched at the mandap, not a suave spy. No dhai-kilo dialogues, no steamy escapades - just a yawn-inducing sanskarism that leaves Garam Dharam the penny drops: 'Ankhen' isn't his film. It's Mala Sinha's show. A box-office titan in the late 60s, Sinha owns every frame. Photo credit: IMDb advertisementShe fits into hairstyles, kimonos, sarees, skirts, and Arabian dresses with equal flair. She stalks Sunil through Japan in a made-for-her intro, belts out Ravi-Sahir's songs in a dramatic platter of emotions, and guns down baddies in the isn't just a spy saga - it's a feminist fest with Sinha kicking stereotypes as deftly as she does gets his moment, though. In a scene made for him. Locked in a cage with a tiger guarding it, he doesn't just escape - —he saws through the bars and wrestles the beast, setting the template for Bollywood's macho showdowns in the 70s, when tigers were in huge its wild gadgety jugaad, 'Ankhen' is a time travel to the 1960s Bollywood - outrageous, earnest, and illogically entertaining. Rewind it for the nostalgia, stay for the sheer audacity of a sanskari spy who makes 007 look like a rebel without a cause, and wine, no women, only desh. That's 'Ankhen' for you.
Business Mayor
24-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Business Mayor
Linen love: Why this wrinkle-prone fabric is the new fashion favourite
Let us illustrate. You are setting out to work: it's hot, a good day to wear that linen shirt. You are looking crisp, cool, seasonally on point—when you set out, that is. But an hour later, you clock in looking like you have slept in your clothes on your commute. It's a fabric prone to wrinkling. And even as it was favoured by the Long Island up-andcomer Jay Gatsby, who would sip gin in a snazzy linen suit, it is something that can crumple your style faster than Gatsby's American dream. However, therein lies its charm, says Kaveri Lalchand, founder of Chennaibased linen-only, slow fashion brand Kaveri. Lalchand started out 14 years ago in a fabric that she says has always fascinated her. 'Linen has a great texture and feel. The weight of the fabric gives it a structure and it doesn't fall flat,' she says. 'It's steeped in history and was used in ancient Egypt and has found mention in the Bible too. It's elegant but earthy; luxurious but sustainable. It's formal and yet casual enough to be worn on the beach. The best bit? It gets better with age.' Lalchand is happy that many younger consumers are discovering it—and, in no small part, thanks to designers. There's Anavila Misra of Anavila, who made linen saris fashionable; Priya Mittal, designer & founder of Yam India, who works with 100% linen; Rina Singh of Eka who has used it in all her collections; and Hemant Sagar, founder of Genes Lecoanet Hemant, who finds more meaning to linen beyond just the fabric. Says Sagar: 'A popular French adage goes, 'Linen creases in a noble manner.' We ascertain certain emotive qualities to a fabric. With linen, it is that sentiment of lived-in luxury that stands out.' Read More Shriram Finance aims to cross Rs 3 lakh crore in assets in FY26 Fatima K Punjaabi, founder of conscious brand Mati, echoes Sagar's sentiments. She says, 'Linen, to me, holds a certain stillness and honesty. What truly sets it apart is its biocompatibility with the human body. You genuinely feel better wearing it, it breathes with you.' Sagar says, 'In the Indian context, the reflective properties of white linen are perfect for summers. Always cut for ease, the air trapped between a linen shirt and the body is like a protective layer.' It is not only high fashion. Linen features in summer collections of affordable brands like Fabindia or Okhai, high-street names like GAP, Marks & Spencer and Uniqlo and linen-only, mid-range brands like Live Linen and Saphed. According to an April 2024 report in The Times of India, retailer Raymond's said that volumes of linen fabric had increased by over 20% since 2023-end and the sales spiked due to elections as politicians chose 'midrange linen or linen-blend fabric for public appearances'. NEW & IMPROVED Much of the bad rap that linen—woven from flax—gets is because many think it is heavy and stiff or that it creases. But designer Misra says that is part of its personality: 'It's a relaxed fabric, not one that's meant to be stiff.' New design interventions are also helping change that image. Misra uses special loom settings and finishes to improve the fall and texture, especially of her saris. She says, 'I always look for ways to stay close to the simplicity of linen, but add layers of texture, technique and emotion. For me, innovation with linen comes through craft, not through loud changes.' Sandeep Gonsalves, cofounder of designer brand Sarah & Sandeep, works with linen blends to reduce creasing. But he notes that linen has to be cared for: 'We advise clients to steam instead of ironing, to air-dry in shade and store in breathable bags.' Designers are also using linen for Indianwear, even occasionwear. Misra started her range of linen saris in 2010. She says: 'I started working with linen because I wanted to reimagine the sari as something that could be worn every day, and this fabric allowed me to do that.' Lalchand also makes linen saris that start at Rs 16,500. She even has a couture collection and linen lehengas upwards of Rs 50,000. She works with weavers and mills to develop different qualities of linen for different hand feel. WHAT'S TRENDING? Nimit Singhi, founder of Live Linen, says linen is gradually becoming popular in India and is entering slow luxury. Live Linen's pricing range is Rs 5,000-15,000. Singhi says that for 2025 they are working with muted, nature-rooted tones like soft olives, mineral greys, dusty pinks and wheat beige. For someone starting a linen wardrobe, his advise is to begin with a versatile solid shirt or a co-ord set in subtle tones. Agrees Apurva Kothari of Goa-based ethical fashion brand No Nasties, which has just launched its first linen collection since the brand's inception in 2011. He says this was a natural progression for t h e m as they are always looking for sustainable fashion choices and linen checks all their boxes. For their maiden collection, he has kept the fits relaxed and the clothes multifunctional. Gonsalves says that all linen wardrobes must have a neutral co-ord that can be worn together or styled separately. His advice: Layer with a jacket or pair the separates with denim as you build your wardrobe. Investing in a well-tailored linen suit for summer is a must, says style & image consultant and corporate grooming coach Yatan Ahluwalia. He says, 'Stick to a colour palette. Mix and match two colours, use white to offset pastels. For the suit, keep the shape and form as structured as possible. I suggest a slim fit.' His tip to pick the right linen is to check its transparency, 'The shirts could be a bit opaque. Hold the fabric against light. If the light blocks, the fabric may be too heavy or stiff.' Singhi says purity of linen can be gauged by touching and crumpling it. His hack: 'After washing, it feels cool and soft and has a matte finish. Pure linen wrinkles immediately but gently when crumpled.' He says the linen buyer today is someone who seeks comfort with consciousness, values quality over quantity and sees clothing as an experience. 'Earlier, linen buyers were travellers or designers. Now young professionals, new parents and even college students love it for its comfort,' he notes. Punjaabi says this year, linen is moving beyond easy-breezy basics. 'It is taking on more structured and layered silhouettes like tailored co-ord sets, wrap tunics and versatile jumpsuits. Another exciting shift is its multifunctionality: our linen garments are designed to be styled across seasons and occasions, not just for summer.' Her colour picks would be: earthy, grounding tones, moss green, burnt terracotta, clay, deep indigo and undyed naturals. Her must-haves: a well-cut shirt, relaxed-fit trousers and a transitional tunic or overlay. Mittal, however, is leaning towards a vibrant colour palette with bold botanical prints and a range of pastels. She says, 'Educating consumers on proper washing, drying and storage techniques can help prolong the life of their linen pieces, ensuring they stay fresh and beautiful.' Sagar says, 'Linen is an investment and a great way to slowly build a sartorially rich wardrobe. But care is as important as curating when it comes to clothes.' Singhi's suggestion: wash linens in lukewarm water, air dry, iron on low temperature. Misra says embrace the fabric as it is: 'Most importantly, wear it often. Linen responds to being lived in.
Economic Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Linen love: Why this wrinkle-prone fabric is the new fashion favourite
If linen had a literary equivalent, it could be Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. After all, it behaves like the OG multiple personality main character. ADVERTISEMENT Let us illustrate. You are setting out to work: it's hot, a good day to wear that linen shirt. You are looking crisp, cool, seasonally on point—when you set out, that is. But an hour later, you clock in looking like you have slept in your clothes on your commute. It's a fabric prone to wrinkling. And even as it was favoured by the Long Island up-andcomer Jay Gatsby, who would sip gin in a snazzy linen suit, it is something that can crumple your style faster than Gatsby's American dream. However, therein lies its charm, says Kaveri Lalchand, founder of Chennaibased linen-only, slow fashion brand Kaveri. Lalchand started out 14 years ago in a fabric that she says has always fascinated her. 'Linen has a great texture and feel. The weight of the fabric gives it a structure and it doesn't fall flat,' she says. 'It's steeped in history and was used in ancient Egypt and has found mention in the Bible too. It's elegant but earthy; luxurious but sustainable. It's formal and yet casual enough to be worn on the beach. The best bit? It gets better with age.' Lalchand is happy that many younger consumers are discovering it—and, in no small part, thanks to designers. There's Anavila Misra of Anavila, who made linen saris fashionable; Priya Mittal, designer & founder of Yam India, who works with 100% linen; Rina Singh of Eka who has used it in all her collections; and Hemant Sagar, founder of Genes Lecoanet Hemant, who finds more meaning to linen beyond just the Sagar: 'A popular French adage goes, 'Linen creases in a noble manner.' We ascertain certain emotive qualities to a fabric. With linen, it is that sentiment of lived-in luxury that stands out.' ADVERTISEMENT Fatima K Punjaabi, founder of conscious brand Mati, echoes Sagar's sentiments. She says, 'Linen, to me, holds a certain stillness and honesty. What truly sets it apart is its biocompatibility with the human body. You genuinely feel better wearing it, it breathes with you.' Sagar says, 'In the Indian context, the reflective properties of white linen are perfect for summers. Always cut for ease, the air trapped between a linen shirt and the body is like a protective layer.' It is not only high fashion. Linen features in summer collections of affordable brands like Fabindia or Okhai, high-street names like GAP, Marks & Spencer and Uniqlo and linen-only, mid-range brands like Live Linen and Saphed. According to an April 2024 report in The Times of India, retailer Raymond's said that volumes of linen fabric had increased by over 20% since 2023-end and the sales spiked due to elections as politicians chose 'midrange linen or linen-blend fabric for public appearances'. ADVERTISEMENT NEW & IMPROVEDMuch of the bad rap that linen—woven from flax—gets is because many think it is heavy and stiff or that it creases. But designer Misra says that is part of its personality: 'It's a relaxed fabric, not one that's meant to be stiff.' New design interventions are also helping change that image. Misra uses special loom settings and finishes to improve the fall and texture, especially of her saris. She says, 'I always look for ways to stay close to the simplicity of linen, but add layers of texture, technique and emotion. For me, innovation with linen comes through craft, not through loud changes.' ADVERTISEMENT Sandeep Gonsalves, cofounder of designer brand Sarah & Sandeep, works with linen blends to reduce creasing. But he notes that linen has to be cared for: 'We advise clients to steam instead of ironing, to air-dry in shade and store in breathable bags.' Designers are also using linen for Indianwear, even started her range of linen saris in 2010. She says: 'I started working with linen because I wanted to reimagine the sari as something that could be worn every day, and this fabric allowed me to do that.'Lalchand also makes linen saris that start at Rs 16,500. She even has a couture collection and linen lehengas upwards of Rs 50,000. She works with weavers and mills to develop different qualities of linen for different hand feel. ADVERTISEMENT WHAT'S TRENDING?Nimit Singhi, founder of Live Linen, says linen is gradually becoming popular in India and is entering slow luxury. Live Linen's pricing range is Rs 5,000-15,000. Singhi says that for 2025 they are working with muted, nature-rooted tones like soft olives, mineral greys, dusty pinks and wheat someone starting a linen wardrobe, his advise is to begin with a versatile solid shirt or a co-ord set in subtle tones. Agrees Apurva Kothari of Goa-based ethical fashion brand No Nasties, which has just launched its first linen collection since the brand's inception in 2011. He says this was a natural progression for t h e m as they are always looking for sustainable fashion choices and linen checks all their boxes. For their maiden collection, he has kept the fits relaxed and the clothes multifunctional. Gonsalves says that all linen wardrobes must have a neutral co-ord that can be worn together or styled separately. His advice: Layer with a jacket or pair the separates with denim as you build your in a well-tailored linen suit for summer is a must, says style & image consultant and corporate grooming coach Yatan Ahluwalia. He says, 'Stick to a colour palette. Mix and match two colours, use white to offset pastels. For the suit, keep the shape and form as structured as possible. I suggest a slim fit.' His tip to pick the right linen is to check its transparency, 'The shirts could be a bit opaque. Hold the fabric against light. If the light blocks, the fabric may be too heavy or stiff.'Singhi says purity of linen can be gauged by touching and crumpling it. His hack: 'After washing, it feels cool and soft and has a matte finish. Pure linen wrinkles immediately but gently when crumpled.' He says the linen buyer today is someone who seeks comfort with consciousness, values quality over quantity and sees clothing as an experience. 'Earlier, linen buyers were travellers or designers. Now young professionals, new parents and even college students love it for its comfort,' he says this year, linen is moving beyond easy-breezy basics. 'It is taking on more structured and layered silhouettes like tailored co-ord sets, wrap tunics and versatile jumpsuits. Another exciting shift is its multifunctionality: our linen garments are designed to be styled across seasons and occasions, not just for summer.' Her colour picks would be: earthy, grounding tones, moss green, burnt terracotta, clay, deep indigo and undyed naturals. Her must-haves: a well-cut shirt, relaxed-fit trousers and a transitional tunic or however, is leaning towards a vibrant colour palette with bold botanical prints and a range of pastels. She says, 'Educating consumers on proper washing, drying and storage techniques can help prolong the life of their linen pieces, ensuring they stay fresh and beautiful.' Sagar says, 'Linen is an investment and a great way to slowly build a sartorially rich wardrobe. But care is as important as curating when it comes to clothes.' Singhi's suggestion: wash linens in lukewarm water, air dry, iron on low temperature. Misra says embrace the fabric as it is: 'Most importantly, wear it often. Linen responds to being lived in.
