Hyderabadis eager to see Coldplay in Ahmedabad face soaring airfares, with round-trip tickets reaching ₹43,000, nearly four times the usual price. Over 3,000 fans from the city are expected to attend, driving up demand and pushing some to seek alternative routes through Surat or even road trips to mitigate the inflated travel costs.
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Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid will miss the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the Sacramento Kings to manage his playing time with a crucial game against the Golden State Warriors upcoming. His absence, following a 37-point performance against Portland, highlights the team's emphasis on player health. KJ Martin and Jared McCain are also out due to injuries.
Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the start of IPL 2025 due to a back injury he has been recovering from since January. The pacer has not set a definitive return date. In his absence, Mumbai Indians must rely on other bowlers for their initial matches. Sanju Samson and Mayank Yadav's fitness is also being assessed.
KKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy has questioned the no-ball call during the MI vs SRH match, triggered by Heinrich Klaasen's glove placement. The incident saw Ryan Rickelton initially dismissed, then revived by the umpire's intervention, sparking debate over the fairness to the bowler. Despite the controversy, MI defeated SRH by five wickets, continuing their winning momentum after restricting SRH to 162/5.
A Gurugram startup employee shared on Reddit that he was fired after 20 days for leaving work on time and allegedly having an attitude problem. Management criticized him for forming groups and eventually made him work from the director’s cabin.
Falling rupee and rising hotel tariffs have made overseas holidays more expensive for Indians, with a 15%-20% increase in costs compared to last year. European and Southeast Asian destinations are most affected. Despite the hike, travel interest remains high, with more bookings for exotic locations. The strengthening dollar and domestic travel costs are also contributing factors. Free e-visas from several countries are boosting interest.
An anganwadi assistant in Kanakapura town is accused of abusing a two-and-a-half-year-old boy by branding him and sprinkling chilli powder in his diaper. Although the boy's parents initially filed a complaint, they now seek to withdraw it, claiming it was based on false allegations and misunderstandings.
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