Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifts the IPL trophy alongside teammates following the team’s victory in the 2025 IPL Final match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium on June 03, 2025, in Ahmedabad, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continue their hunt…
Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifts the IPL trophy alongside teammates following the team’s victory in the 2025 IPL Final match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium on June 03, 2025, in Ahmedabad, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continue their hunt…
Behind Silicon Valley’s wealth and innovation lies a quieter story of migration, struggle, and relentless effort. Many of today’s most powerful Indian-origin executives arrived in the US with little more than strong academic foundations, technical skills, and a willingness to start at the bottom. They navigated cultural barriers, visa constraints, and hyper-competitive workplaces, often spending…
RCB captain Smriti Mandhana after winning Women’s Premier League title. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru sealed a historic second Women’s Premier League title with a stunning win over Delhi Capitals in Vadodara on Thursday, but for spinner Shreyanka Patil, the triumph meant something far more personal — a tribute to skipper Smriti Mandhana,…
NEW DELHI: Gujarat Giants opener Sophie Devine took charge early and scored quickly against Delhi Capitals during their Women’s Premier League match at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.Devine reached her half-century off 25 balls after a steady beginning. She targeted the Delhi Capitals bowling, led by Jemimah Rodrigues, and shifted the…
Shreyanka Patil (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) BENGALURU: Eleven months is a long time — even longer in sport. It was a period that nearly derailed young all-rounder Shreyanka Patil’s career.Rehabilitation replaced matchdays, and recovery milestones mattered more than wickets. Yet the prolonged time away from the field also brought with it important life lessons.Having missed key…
As ‘Four More Shots Please!’ wraps up, Prateik Smita Patil takes a moment to celebrate the rise of narratives driven by women, attributing much of this progress to his mother’s iconic legacy, Smita Patil. He believes that despite changes in storytelling platforms, the timeless theme of women asserting their individuality and strength continues to resonate….
Remembering Smita Patil on her 39th death anniversary, this piece highlights her iconic status in Indian cinema. Beyond her acting prowess, she was a staunch advocate for women’s rights and maintained humility, even cooking her own meals on sets. Her impactful roles often portrayed strong, independent women, reflecting her personal ethos. Smita Patil was an…
(File photo: Shivraj Patil) NEW DELHI: Veteran Congress leader and former Union home minister Shivraj Patil passed away at his home in Latur, Maharashtra. He was 90. Family members said he passed away on Friday after a brief illness, news agency PTI reported.Patil, one of the party’s most experienced parliamentarians, served in multiple key roles….
Smriti Mandhana’s teammates put on a show on the ‘sangeet’ night ahead of her wedding. (Images via X/Screengrabs) Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s pre-wedding festivities reached their peak on the eve of their ceremony, with members of India’s World Cup-winning squad taking centre stage during a lively sangeet celebration. Videos from the night have been…