Rajat Patidar backed his pre-match claim of preferring pace over spin with a breathtaking 93 off 33 balls against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1. The RCB skipper smashed nine sixes — seven against pacers — and now has 41 sixes this IPL season, with 27 coming against fast bowlers. Batting at No. 4,
Glenn Phillips reacted angrily after Gujarat Titans’ 92-run loss to RCB in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1. When a reporter asked if GT had mentally given up while chasing 255, Phillips called it a “silly” and “terrible” question, insisting professional cricketers never quit. He admitted scoreboard pressure hurt GT after early wickets, but said the team
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will attend a breakfast meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah amid speculation of a leadership change. This follows extensive discussions in Delhi where Rahul Gandhi reportedly urged Siddaramaiah to consider a national role, hinting at a potential transition plan for the state’s top post.
The remarks came after Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif rejected US President Donald Trump’s appeal for Islamabad to join the Abraham Accords. Asif said Pakistan would not back any agreement that went against the country’s “fundamental ideologies”. The Abraham Accords were brokered by the United States in 2020 and led to the normalisation of
Cloudflare is laying off over 1,100 employees, about 20% of its workforce, to restructure around AI adoption. CEO Matthew Prince explained the cuts target ‘measurers’ – roles like middle management and operations – as AI enhances efficiency. He believes AI will boost productivity for ‘builders’ and ‘sellers’, allowing greater investment in growth areas.
Youngster Divya Deshmukh continued her fine start at Norway Chess by defeating country No. 1 Koneru Humpy in an Armageddon tiebreak after a tactical classical draw. It was a bleak day for India in the open section, however, as R Praggnanandhaa lost in classical to Alireza Firouzja, while D Gukesh fell to Wesley So in
Roger Federer’s reflection on adversity captures the mindset that defined his career and comeback. After injury setbacks and doubts over his future, Federer returned stronger, proving resilience can reshape failure into growth. His message extends far beyond tennis, arguing that difficult periods, whether in sport, work or life, often force the reinvention, patience and discipline
Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the IPL 2026 final after thrashing Gujarat Titans by 92 runs. Rajat Patidar starred with an unbeaten 93 off 33 balls as RCB posted 254/5. Gujarat collapsed during the chase, with Sai Sudharsan creating an unwanted IPL record after a bizarre hit-wicket dismissal. Rahul Tewatia’s 68 was not enough as
Anushka Sharma passionately cheered for husband Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru during their IPL match. Captured praying and chanting, her devotion resonated with fans. A heartwarming moment also saw her respond with a smile and wave to a fan’s greeting, showcasing her engaging personality amidst the high-stakes game.
