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The innings that broke Gayle’s record and redefined what’s possible in T20 cricket

The innings that broke Gayle’s record and redefined what’s possible in T20 cricket

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4 min readUpdated: May 27, 2026 08:52 PM IST Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and put Rajasthan Royals in to bat in the Eliminator at Chandigarh. By the time Sakib Hussain ran in for the fifth delivery of the fourth over, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had already hit six sixes. He stood still in the crease and waited. Hussain had been predictable – a quick delivery followed by a slower one, then another quick one. Off the fifth, he tried to bluff Sooryavanshi with another slower ball, the kind that even the best batsmen have struggled to pick from his hand thanks to his quick arm speed. Sooryavanshi had already been deceived once in three deliveries. He was not going to be fooled again. As the ball angled away, he stood, waited, and sent it over long-off. FOLLOW LIVE | SRH VS RR IPL 2026 ELIMINATOR That was six number 60 for the season. A world record in a T20 tournament, overtaking Chris Gayle. The Jamaican had taken 456 deliveries to hit those 60 sixes in the …

How Asha Bhosle redefined Indian music with 12,000 songs and a ‘daring’ legacy

How Asha Bhosle redefined Indian music with 12,000 songs and a ‘daring’ legacy

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As news of Asha Bhosle’s passing spread, a heavy blanket of grief seemed to descend upon the nation. Her death at 92 marks a profound loss, silencing one of the most daring and distinctive voices Indian cinema has ever known. In a country that had already anointed Lata Mangeshkar as its “nightingale,” Bhosle chose not to follow, but to forge her own path — one that was bolder, more experimental, and endlessly versatile. With over 12,000 songs across genres ranging from classical to cabaret, she reshaped the contours of playback singing, bringing a rare adaptability that could mirror every mood, era, and actress on screen. Her long and iconic partnership with R. D. Burman further pushed musical boundaries, giving Hindi cinema some of its most unforgettable sounds. Over a career spanning seven decades, honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and Padma Vibhushan, Bhosle didn’t just remain relevant — she remained irreplaceable.  On that note, let’s get to the rest of today’s edition. 👇 🚨 Big Story After the failed Islamabad talks between the US and …

Asha Bhosle, whose range redefined Bollywood playback singing, dies at 92 | Bollywood News

Asha Bhosle, whose range redefined Bollywood playback singing, dies at 92 | Bollywood News

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5 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 12, 2026 01:59 PM IST From the sultry allure of a cabaret to a flirtatious number to the delicacy of a classical ghazal, with none of them ever out of place and absorbed into her voice with effortless conviction, noted playback singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai today, leaves behind a body of work that perhaps cannot be easily categorised. She was 92. Her son Anand Bhosle confirmed the singer’s demise to reporters outside the hospital. Also Read – Asha Bhosle dies at 92 LIVE Updates: Celebrities pay tribute; singer’s funeral to be held on Monday Asha Bhosle grew up in Kolhapur, where the Mangeshkar family moved from Pune after the family patriarch Dinanath Mangeshkar’s demise, so that the elder daughter, Lata, 13, could work in the robust Marathi film industry of the city. Bhosle, nine then, was fascinated by English films such as Gone with the Wind (1939), For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) and Fred Astaire films, besides the sultry voice of …

Asha Bhosle, who redefined playback singing with unmatched versatility, has died

Asha Bhosle, who redefined playback singing with unmatched versatility, has died

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Mumbai, Asha Bhosle, who not only survived in the shadow of her sister’s greatness but stepped out of it with a genre-defying voice to create her own universe in Hindi playback singing, died on Sunday. She was 92. Asha Bhosle, who redefined playback singing with unmatched versatility, has died Asha, one half of the Mangeshkar sisters whose versatility was unmatched even by her sister, was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday evening due to chest infection and exhaustion, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle said. Asha, who got married to Ganpatrao Bhosle in 1949 when she was 16 and later in life married collaborator and composer R D Burman, is survived by her son Anand and her grandchildren. “She passed way due to multi organ failure a few minutes ago,” Dr Pratit Samdani told PTI. Asha, who got listeners jiving to “Aaja, Aaja” just as skilfully as she got them mourn lost love in “Chain Se Ham Ko Kabhi”, and her sister Lata ruled the Hindi playback singing world for seven decades with virtually every movie …

Relive the “high-octane” aerial stunt that redefined Varun Dhawan’s stardom

Relive the “high-octane” aerial stunt that redefined Varun Dhawan’s stardom

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3 min readBengaluruMar 26, 2026 07:06 PM IST Award nights are incomplete without electrifying performances by the stars. Whether they are dancing to their hit tracks or delivering heartfelt tributes, these acts are always a highlight for the audience. Ahead of the Chetak Screen Awards 2026, set to take place on April 5 in Mumbai, we revisit a memorable moment from the 2016 ceremony, when Varun Dhawan left the audience in awe with a high-octane patriotic aerial act. Dilwale star Varun Dhawan entered the dance arena on a bike. He then danced alongside the troupe to some of his hit tracks, including “Jee Karda” and “Tukur Tukur.” Watch Varun Dhawan’s dance video here: Following a series of lively acts, Varun delivered a stunt-filled performance set to “Vande Mataram.” Varun then took the mike and shared that he planned an impromptu dance performance at the last minute as he wanted to pay a special tribute to the Indian Army. Before starting his performance, Varun recited a powerful patriotic verse, “Kurban karein ki kami nahin auladon ki, …

BTS Suga Birthday: How Min Yoongi Redefined K-Pop And Global Hip-Hop | Korean News

BTS Suga Birthday: How Min Yoongi Redefined K-Pop And Global Hip-Hop | Korean News

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Last Updated:March 08, 2026, 20:00 IST As BTS rapper Suga turns 33, revisit Min Yoongi’s journey from Daegu’s underground rap scene to global fame as Agust D, redefining K-pop and hip-hop worldwide. BTS member Suga (Min Yoongi) turns 33 on March 9, 2026. (Image: agustd/Instagram) Happy Birthday Suga: South Korean pop band BTS enjoys fame like no other in the world. Making their debut in 2013, the seven-member band has emerged as one of the most popular names in the world of music in the 21st century. And not just as a group, but each member has carved out a niche for themselves in the industry through their individual singing, rapping, songwriting, and dancing. Among them is Min Yoongi, aka Suga. With his extraordinary rapping and producing skills, he has made a name for himself separate from the group’s identity. On the occasion of his 33rd birthday on March 9, 2026, let’s have a look at how Suga is redefining K-pop in his own way. BTS Suga: Early Life Born on March 9, 1993, in …

When Julia Roberts’ M Erin Brockovich Deal Redefined Gender Pay Parity in Hollywood

When Julia Roberts’ $20M Erin Brockovich Deal Redefined Gender Pay Parity in Hollywood

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Julia Roberts Signed A $20 Million Paycheck For Erin Brockovich (Photo Credit – Instagram) Julia Roberts, born in Smyrna, Georgia, followed her brother Eric’s footsteps to enter the movie business. From the very beginning, the actress got a grip of the drill and showcased what she is capable of. She debuted with a girl band drama, Satisfaction, and created waves with her performance in her next project, Mystic Pizza, which earned her a lot of attention. Soon after that, she smashed the Hollywood box office with the movie Pretty Woman in 1990. She gained her first Oscar nomination. Over the years, Julia established her career and built an empire on her own in the industry. She now has a huge body of work that people look up to. But did you know she was the first actress who broke the pay parity situation and signed a check with the same amount as a male actor was receiving back at that time? How Julia Roberts Bagged $20 Million For Her Role In Eric Brockovich? During the …

How UPKL Season 2 redefined regional kabaddi

How UPKL Season 2 redefined regional kabaddi

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The thunderous slaps of thighs and the rhythmic chant of “Kabaddi, Kabaddi” echoed through the Noida Indoor Stadium this past month, signaling a revolution. The Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2 concluded recently, leaving behind a trail of broken records, newfound superstars, and a blueprint for how regional sports leagues can achieve national-standard excellence. From the expansion of the league to the emergence of generational talents, Season 2 was a massive upgrade from the inaugural season. A League in Expansion: The Power of Twelve The most visible change this year was the sheer scale of the competition. By expanding from eight to twelve franchises, the UPKL didn’t just add matches—it added a layer of professional grit. This growth, while ambitious, brought a unique set of hurdles that the organizers turned into opportunities for systemic growth. “The addition of four new franchises significantly increased the scale of UPKL, but it was a challenge we were prepared for,” organizers noted. “It pushed us to upgrade our systems, streamline communication, and operate more professionally as a league. …

Saina Nehwal: The relentless force who redefined Indian badminton | Badminton News

Saina Nehwal: The relentless force who redefined Indian badminton | Badminton News

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This was before trolling armies grew emboldened enough to throw shade at an Indian athlete, before it became fashionable to casually forget how few genuine champions India actually produced in women’s singles badminton — a precious two. This was when all of India doted on Saina Nehwal, and happily took for granted that Tour titles would keep rolling in. PV Sindhu’s emergence made it easier still to allow Nehwal’s achievements to fade quietly into the archives, without really appreciating how rare it would seem just a decade later — this business of an Indian nailing down Super Series titles. Sindhu ticked a few boxes, went one better on certain parameters like the World Championship title, and Indians found themselves with a ready replacement to cling to. It likely didn’t cross many minds that winning week in, week out and finishing seasons with 10 Tour titles would become a near impossibility. Instead, ambitions would have to be scaled down. Super 500 triumphs would be celebrated just to keep the sport relevant, because Indians were no longer …

Mining concerns re-emerge at ‘redefined’ Aravallis range

Mining concerns re-emerge at ‘redefined’ Aravallis range

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The Union government’s new definition of Aravallis, accepted by the Supreme Court on November 20, and which has raised widespread concerns about the opening up of the Aravallis to mining and other land use change, also makes way for the mining of critical and atomic minerals across the entire mountain range. A view of Aravallis range (Parveen Kumar/HT) The technical committee constituted by the court to come out with a uniform definition of the Aravallis noted a request of the mines ministry that the Aravalli Hills are host to several important major minerals such as lead, zinc, silver, copper etc.The Aravalli–Delhi system has been identified as having significant potential for critical minerals such as tin, graphite, molybdenum, niobium, nickel, lithium, and rare earth elements (REEs), all of which are of growing strategic relevance for energy transition, high-technology manufacturing, and national security. These are “essential for the economic development of the country and transition to cleaner sources of energy” , are “site specific” and “the country is presently reliant on imports to meet the demand” the …