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Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
Crystals That Absorb Negative Energy in Your Home
—Like spiritual vacuum cleaners, but way prettier— Not every hero wears a cape—some come as glimmering, ancient chunks of the Earth that sit quietly, soaking up emotional junk like they're auditioning for Ghostbusters: The Zen Edition . For anyone who has ever walked into a room and felt a weird tension even before the group chat exploded with drama—these crystals are the true MVPs (Most Valuable Players) of bad-vibe busting. Here's the ultimate lineup of these powerful helpers: 1. Black Tourmaline – The Bodyguard This crystal is truly the Dwayne Johnson of the mineral world. It has a big, powerful energy, offers serious protection, and absolutely tolerates zero nonsense. You should place it at doorways, windows, or any area where drama tends to flare up. It acts like an energetic firewall, creating a clear barrier between peace and chaos. Where to Place: At entryways, right near your front doors, or even under beds (because, let's be honest, even the boogeyman is probably a little scared of this one). 2. Selenite – The Energy Cleanser Pure. White. Ethereal. If this crystal had a dating app profile, it would definitely say: "Here to raise the vibration and effortlessly make negativity disappear." Selenite doesn't just absorb; it actually transforms negative energy into something positive. Plus, it has a fantastic bonus: it never needs to be cleansed itself. Where to Place: On living room shelves, in dedicated meditation corners, or near electronic devices that seem to "gossip" in strange frequencies. 3. Smoky Quartz – The Shadow Worker Imagine a therapist with a rockstar aura—that's Smoky Quartz . It doesn't shy away from deep emotional baggage at all. Instead, it absorbs anxiety, feelings of emotional heaviness, and stress, almost like it's binge-watching heartbreak dramas with a big tub of ice cream. Where to Place: On bedroom nightstands, office desks, or in any quiet nook where you might do therapy or self-reflection. 4. Amethyst – The Third Eye's Best Friend Amethyst doesn't just look like a metaphysical crown jewel—it genuinely is one. Known for its ability to calm chaotic minds and gently scrub away emotional residue, this beautiful violet gem is frequently placed in spiritual or calming spaces. Where to Place: In meditation areas, prayer rooms, or any zone where your brain tends to be a bit too overactive. 5. Obsidian – The Deep Diver Volcanic and incredibly intense, Obsidian doesn't play around. It dives straight into the energetic muck and pulls out the root issues of problems. It's excellent for deep inner work, grounding your energy, and effectively shutting down any unwanted negative energies trying to intrude. Where to Place: In the corners of your home, or specifically wherever someone has been oversharing particularly negative vibes. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
Indianapolis Star
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Luke Brown all over again? Rising sophomore bringing excitement back to Blackford basketball
FISHERS – Amarian Leggett was a youngster when the crowds flocked to Blackford High School to watch Luke Brown light up the scoreboard on his way to scoring 3,011 career points, the fourth highest total in Indiana high school boys basketball history. 'The atmosphere was really cool,' Leggett said. 'I just hope I can bring that back because seeing that as a kid inspired me.' Leggett is still a kid himself, just finishing up his freshman year at Blackford. But the 6-4 point guard showed why Blackford basketball may quickly became a must-stop again for high school basketball fans. Leggett earned Most Valuable Player honors at the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association Futures Game on Monday night at Fishers High School, finishing with 24 points, nine rebounds, three steals and two assists as his North team defeated the South 123-113. Leggett played just 19 of the 40 minutes of the game featuring the top freshmen and sophomores in the state. But he maximized his time, shooting 10-for-13 from the field, including 4-for-6 from the 3-point line. 'I came to have fun,' Leggett said. 'I know some people don't think I'm as good as what I am … coming from a (Class 2A) school, nobody really knows that type of school.' Aaron Daniels does. Daniels coached Leggett in his first season at Blackford last year. Leggett scored 21 points in his first varsity game and went on to average 14.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists in his first varsity season. Daniels was at Fishers on Monday to watch Leggett, along with several Blackford fans. 'He's an elite level player,' Daniels said. 'It's hard sometimes to get people to understand that at the 2A level. But a kid like that is going out and seeing elite level talent on the AAU circuit every weekend. It's slowed down for him. He's so good, so smooth and so quick. When he can shoot it at a high level, he's unguardable because he's so quick getting to the basket. We've known for a long time he was elite, then this summer against some really elite competition on the AAU circuit, he's performed that way and we knew we had something really, really special. He's a big-time player no matter where he is in the state.' Leggett truly is a 6-4 point guard, which might make him a more desirable college prospect than the 6-2 Brown was coming out of high school. Brown started out at Ball State, then Stetson, before transferring to Indiana Wesleyan, where he averaged 18.4 points and shot 48.4% from the 3-point line last season. Obviously, Leggett heard the comparisons to Brown as a freshman. He is a different type of player. But the crowds are coming back. Maybe not yet to pinnacle Luke Brown era, when crowds of 4,000 would pack the gym. But there is an appetite for hoops. Blackford went 14-10 last season, losing to top-ranked Wapahani in the first round of the sectional by nine points. 'It's flattering,' Daniels said of the comparisons between Brown and Leggett. 'But it's also at the point where he knows he's capable of that. So, it's motivating that he knows the community of Blackford will rally around and support him, especially when they find out the level he's going to play at. He's going to exceed all expectations. It's almost a chip on his shoulder to get that level Luke was at his young high school career.' Merrillville freshman Charles Hardiman scored 18 points for the North, draining 4-of-5 from the 3-point line. Fort Wayne Snider sophomore Trell Hogue added 14 points and four assists, Homestead's Mack Welker had 13 points and 10 rebounds, Pike's Isaiah Hill had 12 points, six rebounds and two blocked shots and McCutcheon sophomore Brody Baker had 12 points and four rebounds. The South was missing Fishers guard Jason Gardner Jr., who was participating in the Pangos Camp in Las Vegas. Guerin Catholic's Jake Grissom led the South with 18 points on 3-of-6 shooting from the 3-point line. Plainfield's Harper Baker-Lands had 16 points, four assists and three steals, Warren Central's J.J. Craig had 15 points and four assists, Fishers' Cooper Zachary went for 15 points and eight assists and Liberty Christian's Kendrick Martin and Derrick Cross Jr. each had 12 points. In the girls game, the North defeated the South 106-92 as Fort Wayne Snider freshman Janaya Cooper was named MVP. The silky smooth 5-11 Cooper finished with 16 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three blocked shots. 'I knew it wasn't going to be an easy game,' Cooper said. 'I knew it was going to be tough competition, so I just came into the game thinking, 'Play hard.' We haven't played with each other, so I was just trying to mesh with the team, play my game and not be selfish.' Cooper's AAU teammate, Marion freshman Nyomi Hahn, was also a standout as she finished with 18 points on 6-of-7 shooting, including make both 3-point attempts. McCutcheon sophomore Lillie Graves added 14 points for the South and Riley Schellhammer, who transferred from Fishers to Lawrence Central, had a strong second half to finish with 14 points. Cooper has seen her recruiting take off after averaging 16.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.4 steals as a freshman at Snider. She has almost 20 offers, including from Indiana, Purdue, Louisville and Michigan State, among others. 'I don't think I was known much coming into my freshman year,' Cooper said. 'But now that I got my freshman year over with, I feel like that was a learning process and I know what to expect and I can just go out and play my game.' Getting this many Division I offers at such an early age is unusual. But Cooper has the right demeanor to handle the spotlight. 'I just try to stay humble through the process,' she said. 'The coaches say they like my IQ and athleticism, and they believe as I get older I can be a leader and control the game with my voice.' The South team was led by Eastern Hancock sophomore McKenzie Koch, who finished with 19 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Plainfield's Hannah Menser added 13 points and five assists and Greensburg's Clarie Larrison had 12 points, nine rebounds and five assists.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
On IPL finals and champions
Daily Quiz | On IPL finals and champions Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /7 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 7 | 2025 will see a new champion. Apart from Rajasthan Royals in 2008 (inaugural edition), which other team triumphed in its debut season? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Gujarat Titans (2022) SHOW ANSWER 2 / 7 | The joint most successful side (along with Mumbai Indians), Chennai Super Kings has reached the summit clash in 10 of the 16 seasons it has participated and won five times. Apart from last two years, in which years did it fail to make the final? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : 2009, 2014, 2020, 2022 SHOW ANSWER 3 / 7 | Apart from Mahendra Singh Dhoni (5 times) and Rohit Sharma (5), who else has helmed his team to glory more than once? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Gautam Gambhir (KKR in 2012 and 2014) SHOW ANSWER 4 / 7 | Name the two batters (and their teams) who have scored a ton in the final with one of them being in the losing side. DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Wriddhiman Saha (Kings XI Punjab in 2014) and Shane Watson (CSK in 2018) SHOW ANSWER 5 / 7 | The current trophy came into existence in 2011. What was the trophy given to the winners between 2008 and 2010 shaped like? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : A map of India SHOW ANSWER 6 / 7 | Who has the distinction of being voted 'Man of the tournament/Most Valuable Player' a record three times? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : KKR's Sunil Narine (2012, 2018, 2024) SHOW ANSWER
NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Hawkeye Actress Hailee Steinfeld Marries NFL Star Josh Allen. See Pics
New Delhi: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld got married in an intimate ceremony held in California on Saturday (May 31). What Several photos from the wedding have been doing the rounds on social media. The viral pictures show Hailee Steinfeld dressed in a white strapless gown, paired with a long tulle veil and opera gloves. She wore her hair in a classic updo as she walked down the aisle. Josh Allen, on the other hand, sported a classic black tuxedo. 🚨 Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen are now MARRIED. — best of hailee steinfeld (@archiveshailees) June 1, 2025 Background Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld, who first sparked dating rumours in May 2023 and made their relationship Instagram official in July 2024, got engaged in November. They shared the news with a joint post featuring a photo of Allen proposing on one knee in front of Steinfeld, with a scenic waterfront setup decorated with roses and candles. The caption featured the date "Nov. 22" and two infinity symbols. Following the engagement, a source told PEOPLE that both families were happy about the couple taking this next step. "They've been head over heels from the start," the source said. In an interview with Who What Wear, Steinfeld shared more about the proposal, revealing that she was completely surprised by Allen's gesture. "Oh my God, no! You talk to your girlfriends about that, right, where you're like, 'I just don't want to know,' " she said when asked if she saw it coming. The proposal happened in Malibu, which Steinfeld described as her "happy place." "It was magical," she said of the moment. She also appreciated Allen's attention to detail. "I'm so grateful that he did it the way he did so that I looked good, and we have these photos that we'll have and cherish for the rest of our lives that I'm not looking at being like, 'What was I wearing?' " she added. The couple made their red carpet debut at the 14th Annual NFL Honours in New Orleans in February. During the event, Allen was named the league's 2025 Most Valuable Player and shared a kiss with Steinfeld before heading on stage to accept the award. In his speech, he gave her a heartfelt mention: "You've been my rock, you're my best friend. I would not be standing on the stage if it weren't for you." In A Nutshell NFL star Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld got married in California on May 31, following their engagement in November 2024. The couple, who began dating in 2023, made their red carpet debut earlier this year.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Denver Nuggets 2024-2025 fantasy basketball season recap: Nikola Jokic finishes on top...again
While the NBA Playoffs are in full swing, now is a good time to recap the fantasy basketball season for all 30 teams. In the following weeks, we will provide a recap for each team, starting with the team with the worst record and concluding with the NBA champion in June. Advertisement Another season removed from the franchise's first NBA championship, the Nuggets were part of a logjam behind top-2 seeds Oklahoma City and Houston in the Western Conference. While Nikola Jokic continued to do his usual work, finishing second in the voting for Most Valuable Player, the Nuggets did not always do their best to supplement the efforts of their best player. Two major changes were made late in the regular season, and ultimately, Denver was eliminated by Oklahoma City in the second round of the Western Conference Playoffs. Denver Nuggets 2024-2025 Season Recap Record: 50-32 (4th, West) Offensive Rating: 118.9 (4th) Advertisement Defensive Rating: 115.1 (21st) Net Rating: 3.8 (9th) Pace: 100.67 (8th) 2025 NBA Draft Picks: None Thought by many to be one of the teams with a chance of making noise in the Western Conference this season, the Nuggets extended their streak of 50-win seasons to three in 2024-25. However, the path traveled was anything but smooth. Injuries limited Aaron Gordon to 51 appearances, and the Nuggets' inconsistent bench production was an issue for most of the season. And then there was the decision made by Josh Kroenke late in the regular season that changed the path the Nuggets' franchise will take in the future. Advertisement Head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth not always seeing eye-to-eye on the roster was not a shocking development. However, instead of one party "winning" this proverbial tug of war, both lost. Kroenke decided to part ways with Malone and Booth with only a handful of games remaining in the regular season. While David Adelman took over as interim head coach and had the tag removed shortly after Denver's season concluded, the Nuggets are still searching for a new general manager. Whoever's selected to take over that role will have some work to do this offseason. Is Denver's player development good enough to have another young player emerge as a consistent contributor? And if not, how will they go about strengthening the bench, especially without a pick in June's NBA Draft? Jokic's status as one of the best players in the NBA is unquestioned, but the Nuggets will need to make improvements around him if they're to make a run at another title. Fantasy Standout: Nikola Jokic Given his production, this was an easy choice. Once again, The Joker was the top-ranked player in fantasy basketball, sitting atop the per-game rankings in eight- and nine-cat formats according to Basketball Monster. The only player in the conversation atop the rankings in total value was Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was also named the NBA's Most Valuable Player. Jokic has won that award in three of the last five years, and a case can be made that he's on par with the likes of prime Shaquille O'Neal and LeBron James. Jokic may not win MVP every year, but you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who believes he isn't the best player in the NBA. Advertisement Jokic appeared in 70 games, averaging 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 10.2 assists, 1.8 steals, 0.6 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers in 36.7 minutes per game. The first center to average a triple-double in NBA history, he shot 57.6 percent from the field and 80 percent from the foul line. Jokic missed five games in March due to right elbow and left ankle injuries, the former being an issue that nagged him for most of the season. While the timing wasn't great for fantasy managers competing in their league playoffs at the time, Jokic has been dependable from an availability standpoint. He's failed to appear in at least 70 games once in his career, playing 69 games during the 2022-23 campaign. The Nuggets have Jokic locked into a max contract through the 2027-28 season; given his importance to the franchise, he isn't going anywhere anytime soon. He'll go into the 2025-26 season atop many fantasy draft boards, with SGA and San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama being the other possible options. The latter is recovering from a blood clot that ended his season after the All-Star break. Fantasy Revelation: Christian Braun Advertisement With Denver losing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency, Braun was thrust into a position where he needed to produce after coming off the bench in his first two seasons. Starting 77 of the 79 games he appeared in, Braun was one of the most-improved players in the NBA in 2024-25. He averaged 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.5 blocks and 1.1 three-pointers in 33.9 minutes, recording career-high numbers in each category. The efficiency was excellent, with the third-year guard shooting 58 percent from the field and 82.7 percent from the foul line. After recording one 20-point game in his first two seasons, Braun had 18 such nights in 2024-25. That included the Nuggets' April 6 loss to the Pacers in which he scored a career-high 30 points, shooting 12-of-16 from the field. Braun also recorded six double-doubles this season and finished ranked just outside the top-50 in nine-cat formats. In eight-cat formats, he was just outside the top-75. A late-round pick in standard league drafts ahead of the 2024-25 season, Braun will merit middle-round consideration next fall. Fantasy Disappointment: Julian Strawther Strawther was another player who Caldwell-Pope's exit would impact. While he played well in his limited minutes during Summer League, the second-year wing disappointed many fantasy managers who rolled the dice on him with a late-round draft pick. Strawther appeared in 65 games, averaging 9.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.4 three-pointers in 21.3 minutes. Making matters worse for him was a sprained left knee in March that sidelined the Nuggets wing for a month. Entering the season with a Yahoo! ADP of 142, Strawther finished outside the top-300 in eight- and nine-cat formats. While the expectations for him weren't high among fantasy managers, the hope was that Strawther would be more productive. Advertisement Fantasy Recaps/Look-Aheads Jamal Murray After being limited to 59 games the season prior, Murray made 67 appearances in 2024-25, the most in a season for him since the 2018-19 campaign (75). He also averaged a career-high 36.1 minutes per game and did not miss more than three consecutive games until late-April. A sprained right ankle cost Murray six games, with the Nuggets going 2-4 with wins over the Jazz and Kings. While he did have to deal with various nicks and bruises throughout the season, Murray was an excellent guard to have rostered in fantasy leagues. During the regular season, he averaged 21.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.3 three-pointers per game, shooting 47.4 percent from the field and 88.6 percent from the foul line. A top-20 player in nine-cat formats, Murray was a top-25 player in eight-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP of 54 by a significant margin. Based on his play this season, should fantasy managers select Murray within the first two rounds of standard league drafts? Probably not. He should not be on draft boards after the first 50 picks, especially since players like Boston's Jayson Tatum and Dallas' Kyrie Irving will be unavailable to begin the 2025-26 season. Michael Porter Jr. From a statistical standpoint, the 2024-25 season was the best of Porter's NBA career. He posted career-high averages in points (18.2) and assists (2.1) while also averaging 7.0 rebounds, 0.6 steals and 2.5 three-pointers per game. Making 77 appearances, Porter shot 50.4 percent from the field, the first time he made more than half his attempts in a season since the 2020-21 campaign, and 76.8 percent from the foul line. While availability was an issue at the start of his NBA career, MPJ has played in 158 of a possible 164 regular-season games over the past two seasons. Advertisement So, why do some appear to be "down" on Porter? His play during the postseason has a lot to do with it, despite MPJ suffering a shoulder injury during the first round that limited his effectiveness. After scoring 21 points in Denver's Game 3 overtime win over the Thunder, he scored 10 points or less in each of the final four games, including a six-point effort in Game 7. Also impacting conversations surrounding Porter and his future in Denver may be his contract, as his current deal runs through the 2026-27 campaign. With a little over $79 million remaining on his deal, MPJ may be the player who moves if Denver decides to overhaul Jokic and Murray's supporting cast. As a Nugget, Porter should be a safe middle-round option in fantasy drafts, but many managers want more. Aaron Gordon To say this was the most challenging season of Gordon's NBA career would likely be an understatement. Having lost his older brother during the offseason, the Nuggets forward changed his uniform number to honor him. And there was the calf strain that proved problematic throughout the regular season, with Gordon appearing in just 51 games. He averaged 14.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.5 steals and 1.5 three-pointers in 28.4 minutes, shooting 53.1 percent from the field and 81 percent from the foul line. While Gordon had better seasons regarding overall field goal percentage, this was the best season of his career as a perimeter shooter. In addition to the career-high mark at the foul line, he shot 43.6 percent from three on 3.4 attempts per game. During the playoffs, Gordon made nearly 38 percent of his 4.1 three-point attempts and was also an 86 percent shooter from the foul line. With a Yahoo! ADP of 116, fantasy managers did not have wild expectations for Gordon ahead of the 2024-25 season. How much faith will managers have that his improvements as a shooter will last? The answer will determine just how high his ADP is next fall. Advertisement Russell Westbrook The Nuggets signed Westbrook to a two-year deal last summer, the second being a player option. While the maddening moments in which he exhibited poor shot selection or was a bit too loose with the basketball remained, the veteran point guard provided solid value for the balance of the season. Appearing in 75 games, Westbrook averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 27.9 minutes. Shooting 44.9 percent from the field and 66.1 percent from the foul line, Westbrook's scoring average was more than two points higher than his 2023-24 mark with the Clippers (11.1 ppg). As has been the case for most of his career, there was a gap between Westbrook's value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Ranked just outside the top-100 in eight-cat formats, he was outside the top-175 in nine-cat formats due to an average of 3.2 turnovers per game. Westbrook's usage only trailed Jokic and Murray among Nuggets players, which was a bit surprising, given the role he was asked to fill. While deep-league managers may be willing to use a late-round pick on Westbrook, he'll be most valuable as a streamer when a team is down a starter. And that's if he decides to pick up his player option and remain with the Nuggets. Peyton Watson After playing 80 games last season, Watson made 68 appearances for the Nuggets in 2024-25 with 18 starts. His most significant opportunities came about when Denver was without Gordon due to his injuries, and as a starter, Watson averaged 11.6 points per game on 54.9 percent shooting. For the season, he recorded career-high averages in points (8.1), rebounds (3.4), assists (1.4), steals (0.7), blocks (1.4) and three-pointers (0.7), shooting 47.7 percent from the field and 69.3 percent from the foul line. Advertisement Most valuable as a deep-league streamer, Watson failed to finish within the top-200 in eight- and nine-cat formats this season. Depending on what the Nuggets do this offseason, he may be a player worth watching in deeper leagues, but Watson does not appear to be a must-draft player currently. Restricted Free Agents: Trey Alexander, P.J. Hall, Spencer Jones Unrestricted Free Agents: DeAndre Jordan, Vlatko Cancar Player Option: Russell Westbrook, Dario Saric
