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A video of Nita Ambani arriving at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium to watch the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is gaining traction on social media.Nita Ambani arrived at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium to watch the IPL 2026 clash between the MI and KKR. (Instagram/@nari.kesari1)The clip, shared on Instagram, shows Nita Ambani smiling and waving at fans from the stands as she made her way into the stadium, drawing cheers from spectators. The moment captures the MI owner acknowledging the crowd, with fans reacting enthusiastically to her presence during the IPL match.The…

RCB’s Jacob Duffy, during the first IPL 2026 match between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (KSCA), in Bengaluru on March 28, 2026. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K. Jacob Duffy’s fantastic show in the IPL 2026 opener greatly softened the blow dealt by the absence of lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Josh Hazlewood.The New Zealand pacer made a memorable IPL debut, honing in on short of length to tie up the Sunrisers Hyderabad batters at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. Duffy provided the perfect template on how…

Think V.V.S. Laxman, and the first number that springs to mind is 281. There is more to the classy Hyderabadi than that epochal number — as evidenced by the title of his autobiography, 281 and Beyond — but Laxman’s career will forever be defined by 281.After all, it was that knock which changed the landscape of Indian cricket, maybe even of Test cricket. It came against all odds; Australia were sitting on a 16-Test winning streak, had battered India into submission inside three days in the opening game of a three-match series in Mumbai just 10 days previously, and had…

Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals Head Coach Kumar Sangakkara. File | Photo Credit: PTI Ahead of their IPL season opener, Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara and Chennai Super Kings’ Stephen Fleming offered insights into team strategy, leadership decisions, and early challenges.For RR, the spotlight is on the appointment of Riyan Parag as captain following the departure of Sanju Samson. Sangakkara revealed that the decision followed an extensive and structured evaluation process.“Yes, we had multiple candidates, including Sandeep Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja. We had a very structured process with strict parameters. We spoke to each candidate multiple times — two, three, even…

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Ajinkya Rahane injured during IPL Match Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI Kolkata Knight Riders’ captan Ajinkya Rahane was on Sunday (March 29, 2026) forced to leave the field seemingly after suffering cramps in the second half of their Indian Premier League clash in Mumbai against Mumbai Indians.In Rahane’s absence, India all-rounder Rinku Singh who was named the vice-captain before the IPL 2026 began, took over the captaincy role.Rahane was down on the field after the completion of the fourth over in MI’s chase…

Washington DCThe U.S. and India are not “far off” from finalizing an interim trade deal, but need to bridge some negotiating gaps, such as over discussions on pulses and the staging of tariff reductions, according to a U.S. official.“We’re not that far off from finalizing the interim trade deal, but some gaps remain,” the official told The Hindu in recent days.Officials in Washington are working out the nitty-gritty of trade agreements following the U..S Supreme Court’s February 20 ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which was the basis for President Donald Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’, was unlawfully applied.…

India’s manufacturing ecosystem is deeply embedded in global supply chains. From energy and fertilizers to electronics and chemicals, several sectors rely heavily on imported raw materials and intermediates. The recent geopolitical development in West Asia has shown how quickly supply disruptions can ripple through the economy, underscoring a stark reality that while global interdependence is beneficial, it also amplifies vulnerability. As the country navigates ongoing supply chain disruptions, the events have reinforced the need for building long-term resilience through reduced import dependence.Ensuring flow of energyEnergy is the backbone of any economy, powering manufacturing, transport, agriculture and services. India imports about…

Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya bowls a delivery during an IPL 2026 T20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders, at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on March 29, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League match in Mumbai on Sunday (March 29, 2026).MI handed debuts to Afghanistan off-spinner Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar and Sherfane Rutherford.Cameron Green, Finn Allen, Sunil Narine and Blessing Muzarabani are the overseas players for KKR.TeamsMumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tilak Varma, Hardik…

Harpreet will look to spin a web around rival batters. | Photo Credit: Punjab Kings ‘Harpreet Brar’ and ‘hype’ seldom get mentioned in the same sentence. The Punjab Kings left-arm spinner has influenced many an IPL match with his miserly spells, especially in the last three seasons. But Harpreet has often flown under the radar as his numbers — 35 wickets in 49 games at 8.03 — do not tell the whole story. Back in red and blue to quietly go about his business in IPL 2026, the 30-year-old is eager to remain a pivotal piece of the PBKS puzzle. “I have never paid attention to it (spotlight not being on him), but I have been put under pressure after being told that this is happening (laughs). Whenever I play, I only think…

How did social media react?An individual wrote, “Play Bold. Win Big.” Another added, “Namma Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Blood, sweat, and pure passion — this is your moment! Play bold, rule the field.”A third posted, “Play bold, play fearless. Let’s go, Bengaluru!” A fourth commented, “It’s a massive night here in Bengaluru with the IPL 2026 season opener at the Chinnaswamy. The atmosphere is going to be electric, especially with the home team starting their title defence.”Last year, RCB ended an 18-year wait to pick the IPL trophy for the first time with a smashing win over Punjab Kings. This year,…