The 'Pushpa' celebration, inspired by Allu Arjun's movie, has become a trend in cricket, adopted by players like David Warner, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mohammad Amir. Amir showcased the move in the ILT20 tournament, leading Desert Vipers to a 10-wicket victory and earning Man of the Match.
Related news
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to a rape accused, citing the complainant's decision to go to his house after drinking as "inviting trouble," a stance criticized given her status as an MA student supposedly aware of her actions.
Steve Smith set a new record by becoming the most successful century-maker against India in Test cricket. He scored his 11th century during the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Smith surpassed Joe Root's record and achieved this milestone in just 43 innings. His overall Test record now includes 34 centuries.
Former cricketer Greg Chappell praises Travis Head for his aggressive batting against Jasprit Bumrah in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Head's performance has disrupted Bumrah’s rhythm, standing out in a series where others struggled. Chappell lauds his technical skills and views him as a strong contender for future Australian captaincy, aligning with Ricky Ponting and Ian Healy’s admiration.
Meta, Facebook's parent company, is facing a class action lawsuit for copyright infringement and unfair competition, alleging the use of 81.7TB of pirated data to train their AI model. Despite concerns from researchers, Meta proceeded with using pirated material, and the case is currently ongoing.
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar advises Jasprit Bumrah to prioritise shorter cricket formats over Tests. Akhtar believes this will help Bumrah manage his injury-prone body better and prolong his career, given the physical demands of Tests. While acknowledging Bumrah's Test potential, Akhtar suggests focusing on white-ball cricket where his skills are best suited.
Anuradha Rao, a fourth-generation resident of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, is known as the 'Deer Woman' for her remarkable bond with local deer. Her ancestors were prisoners brought to the islands before independence. Over 25 years, she gained the trust of the deer, feeding and understanding them, helping to alleviate their fear of humans.
Kapil Dev emphasized the futility of comparing players from different eras, highlighting disparities between his playing days and modern cricket. As workload debates arose surrounding Jasprit Bumrah's injuries, Kapil's former teammate Balwinder Sandhu had dismissed the concept of workload management, noting they frequently bowled extensive spells during their careers.
A software engineer from Telangana, Rapa Sai Prashanth, secured a job at Infosys by employing an imposter for the virtual interview. Suspicion arose due to discrepancies between his interview performance and on-the-job communication skills. Infosys terminated his employment and filed a police complaint for cheating and impersonation after discovering the deception.
Forensic analysis confirmed Shariful Fakir's fingerprints at Saif Ali Khan's Bandra residence, where he stabbed the actor during a break-in. Fakir discarded tools and a broken knife near Bandra Talao. He claimed the intention was burglary, not harm, and requested deportation to Bangladesh.
Vivek Ramaswamy faced backlash after an old barefoot interview clip resurfaced online. Critics called it 'uncivilised,' while supporters defended it as a common hygienic practice in many cultures. Ramaswamy dismissed the controversy, emphasizing personal freedom. The debate also touched on hygiene concerns with wearing shoes indoors.