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Gujarat Titans will host Mumbai Indians at Ahmedabad on Saturday. The battle will be between two generations of Indian openers, with Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma going head to head.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Earlier this month, I had a chance to watch a stage adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet in Bengali, a production by the theatre group Swapnasandhani in Kolkata.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru: A drone-shot video captures a 360-degree view of the Trump Towers project at Golf Course Extension Road in Gurugram, India’s hottest luxury property market. The all-glass façade of the 51-storey twin towers with sleek lines is a signature Trump style.

Morgan Stanley sold over 19.30 lakh shares in Kesoram Industries for Rs 81 lakh on Friday via block deal. The penny stock was sold at a price of Rs 4.20 per share which was at an 11% discount from Thursday's closing price of Rs 4.70. Shares of Kesoram Industries today ended at Rs 4.50 on the BSE, down by Rs 0.20 or 4.26% and a fresh 52-week-low.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Last year, Arpita Akhanda found herself—quite literally—a stepping stone. During her residency at the Hampi Labs, Karnataka, the artist was quite fascinated by the river-like patterns on a rock in a granite mine.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are eager to bounce back when they face each other today (26 March) in the IPL.

The common theme in those defeats was how the seemingly powerful batting and bowling units of KKR and RR failed to fire. While the Rajasthan outfit might offer the excuse of playing on a Hyderabad shirtfront for the malfunction of their bowling unit, the Kolkata side do not have any such cover. It will also be a blot on stand-in skipper Riyan Parag who, at times, looked perplexed on the field about the decisions to be made. The Rahul Dravid-coached side will eye sharper and more intuitive leadership from Parag against KKR.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Over the last six months, the stock of Narayana Hrudayalaya has risen by over 30% against an 8.3% decline in the Sensex, outperforming the benchmark index by a wide margin. The stock has also been an outlier amid the recent correction, bucking the trend.

Sultana Begum, the great-granddaughter-in-law of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, is a living example. Once part of a royal lineage, Sultana now lives in a cramped hut on the outskirts of Kolkata, a world away from the luxury her ancestors once knew, as revealed in a TOI report.

Punjab Kings and their new skipper Shreyas Iyer, who anchored the team's batting and and missed his maiden IPL ton by just three runs against Gujarat Titans. Giving a dream start to the franchise in red in their IPL 2025 opener, Iyer smashed 97 runs to set 244 as target for the Shubman Gill-led team to chase. Iyer, the champion captain of IPL 2024, who led Kolkata Knight Riders to their second title win, hit five FOURs and nine SIXES, covering the Narendra Modi stadium 360 degrees. His knock is a carry-forward of his brilliant form he has carried right from domestic cricket to Champions Trophy. Shashank Singh's cameo knock of 44 runs added valued runs to the scorecard and the batsman smashed five boundaries in the final over, keeping the Kings' skipper on the non-striker's end. In an interview post his innings, Singh revealed that Iyer was clear that he doesn't want any batsman to care about his possible century but simply make runs for the team.

Gujarat Titans (GT) will kick off their IPL 2025 campaign against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. After a tough season in 2024, where they finished eighth with only five wins in 14 matches, the 2022 IPL champions will aim for a strong comeback under Gill's leadership.

Quick commerce platform Swiggy Instamart on Monday said it will now deliver smartphones in 10 major cities. According to the platform, these cities include Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Faridabad, Noida, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Pune, with plans to expand to more cities. The smartphone brands available include the iPhone 16e, Samsung M35, OnePlus Nord CE, and Redmi 14C. Quick commerce platforms have been continuously expanding their offerings by partnering with brands and introducing products that were previously sold on ecommerce platforms. Rivals Zomato-owned Blinkit and Zepto are also offering electronics and phones, in addition to items such as fashion, accessories, beauty, and personal care products.

Hindustan Copper aims to generate around Rs 2,400 crore revenue over the next 20 years from its recent contract with a JSW Group firm which has been appointed as a mine developer and operator for two blocks in Jharkhand, a top company official said on Sunday. JSW Group's South West Mining Ltd (SWML) secured a contract on a revenue-sharing basis in January through a competitive bidding process for Rakha copper mining, comprising two blocks — Rakha and Chapri — in Jharkhand, for a period of 20 years, extendable by another 10 years. «The contract is an important development and key to the revival of Jharkhand operations. It is on a revenue-sharing basis. We estimate earning a revenue of around Rs 2,400 crore over the next 20 years,» Hindustan Copper Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Sanjiv Kumar Singh told PTI in his first interaction after assuming the charge. Singh, who took over as the chief of the Kolkata-based PSU on Friday, was the director (mining) since 2022 and was also holding additional charge of director (operation) until early March.

Kolkata Knight Riders, setting a target of 175 for Rajat Patidar-led Royal Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Despite Kolkata started on a weak note with South Africa's Quinton de Kock wicket in the first over of the opener, skipper Rahane came to the rescue and formed a strong partnership with Sunil Narine. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane made a wonderful 56 but defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders could only manage a sub-par 174 for eight against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match of the IPL 2025 here on Saturday. Rahane made his fifty off just 31 balls and shared a 103-run stand for the second wicket with Sunil Narine (44, 26b) as at one stage KKR looked to break the 200-run margin with ease. However, RCB bowlers led by left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya (3/29) staged a splendid comeback. Josh Hazlewood got two wickets. Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and opted to bowl against the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the tournament opener of the 18th edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) at the iconic Eden Gardens on Saturday.

Dwayne Bravo has had the good fortune to establish connections with two of India's most prominent figures—Shah Rukh Khan and Virat Kohli. Bravo, who transitioned to a coaching role with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after his IPL playing career, has consistently expressed his admiration for Shah Rukh Khan, as per a Times Entertainment report on March 22. Now, as part of the KKR organization, he has the opportunity to engage with the team’s dynamic co-owner on a more regular basis.

RCB: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (Wk), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma Impact Player: Rasikh Salam/Devdutt PadikkalKKR: Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock (Wk), Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Varun Chakaravarthy. Impact Player: Vaibhav AroraStay updated on all the actions from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.In case you missed it, the training sessions of both the teams on March 21, were cancelled due to rain at the Eden Gardens.

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Indian Premier League season 18 is all set to begin with the opening match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Benglauru on Saturday. Ahead of the marquee clash, BCCI has also scheduled the IPL 2025 opening ceremony, which is expected to be graced by many notable stars, including Shreya Ghoshal, Disha Patani and Shraddha Kapoor.IPL 2025 opening ceremony will begin at 6 PM IST at Eden Gardens on Saturday, March 22.

Modern wicketkeepers are expected to be all-round performers, delivering match-winning knocks, guiding bowlers, and often leading teams. In IPL 2025, several franchises are banking on their wicketkeepers to shape their campaign. Here’s a look at the key wicketkeepers for each team this season. 1. Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants — LSG) Rishabh Pant, now leading Lucknow Super Giants, is under pressure to justify his INR 27 crore deal. Despite missing out on the Champions Trophy 2025, Pant’s aggressive batting and leadership skills will be crucial for LSG. His ability to perform in high-pressure situations will be closely watched this season. 2. MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings — CSK) Though no longer captain, MS Dhoni remains a key figure for Chennai Super Kings. Under Ruturaj Gaikwad’s leadership, Dhoni’s experience and game awareness will be invaluable. His ability to finish games and guide younger players could be crucial for CSK’s title ambitions.

In IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lifted their third title with a dominant bowling attack, where five bowlers claimed 17 or more wickets. As teams prepare for the challenge, the competition for the Purple Cap—awarded to the tournament’s highest wicket-taker—is expected to be fierce. The accolade is more than just a statistic; it highlights the impact bowlers have in their team’s journey toward the playoffs and beyond. With a mix of experienced pacers and rising stars, IPL 2025 will see another competitive race for the Purple Cap. Here are the top 10 contenders for the IPL 2025 Purple Cap

Virat Kohli will hope to make it 18th time lucky as he embarks this weekend on his latest quest to finally win the Indian Premier League while a 13-year-old could make tournament history. The high-octane T20 competition sees the 10 teams pack 70 league matches into eight weeks before the top four battle for supremacy in the playoffs, culminating in the May 25 final at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. The 36-year-old Kohli, who retired last year from T20 internationals, silenced his critics as India lifted the Champions Trophy this month. But his Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have never won the IPL, the richest competition in cricket, despite reaching the final in 2009, 2011 and 2016. «It's pretty much come down to just the pure joy, enjoyment, competitive streak and love for the game. And as long as that is there, I will continue to play,» Kohli said this week after speculation about his future.

The official X page of the IPL on late Wednesday dropped some thrilling updates, and promising to make it an unforgettable night, for both cricket and music fans. First up, the sensational Karan Aujla will take the stage, and his performance is expected to give the 'ultimate vibe check'. «Get ready for the ultimate vibe check! Global Superstar Karan Aujla is all set to light up the #TATAIPL 18 Opening Ceremony, bringing the fire and setting new trends like never before!» the league's X handle posted.