Tyeb Mehta's 'Trussed Bull' sold for Rs 61.8 crore, marking it the second most expensive Indian painting at auction globally. The sale at Saffronart's 25th anniversary auction highlights a strong art market. Mehta's life and art were deeply influenced by historical events and personal experiences, with his powerful imagery reflecting societal struggles.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad set an imposing total of 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025, nearly breaking their own record. The innings was highlighted by Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 106 off 47 balls. Supported by key contributions from Travis Head and others, SRH's relentless batting continues to dominate, underscoring their formidable prowess in the league.
Mumbai's Ayush Mhatre, at 17 years and 168 days, set a new world record for the youngest player to score 150+ runs in List A cricket during the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Nagaland on Tuesday. His 181-run performance surpassed Yashasvi Jaiswal's record and showcased his promising talent for the future of Indian cricket.
A mysterious illness has claimed 17 lives in Badhaal village, J&K, since December 2024. Mohammad Aslam lost his sixth child, Yasmeena, making it six of his children who died. An inter-ministerial team is probing the cause of deaths, as neurotoxins were found in samples.
Germany has emphasized the necessity of respecting international borders after President-elect Donald Trump hinted at potential military action to gain control of Greenland. Germany and France assert that sovereign borders should not be threatened, aligning with international laws. Trump's earlier suggestion of purchasing Greenland was dismissed by Denmark, highlighting the political tensions surrounding the issue.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon humorously referenced recent cricket outcomes during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Luxon acknowledged New Zealand’s losses to India and highlighted the strong sporting ties between the countries. Both leaders welcomed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Sports to bolster collaboration.
Kesari Chapter 2 is performing well at the box office. The movie earned Rs 39.00 crore in India in six days. The film had a strong opening weekend. Despite a mid-week slowdown, theater occupancy remains decent. Akshay Kumar's performance is receiving praise. Positive word of mouth is helping the film. Trade analysts predict a good second weekend for the movie.
Aakash Chopra analyses Virat Kohli's decline in Test cricket over the past five years. Kohli's average has dropped to 30.72 with only three centuries. Chopra highlights the need for selectors to evaluate Kohli's place in the team. Despite his Test performance, Kohli remains strong in ODIs and IPL. Selectors must plan for the future.
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Saif Ali Khan was discharged from Lilavati Hospital after sustaining multiple injuries during a robbery at his home. The family celebrated his return with festive decorations, while he is advised to rest. Mumbai police have arrested the prime suspect, an illegal Bangladeshi immigrant, who confessed to the crime.