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Priyanka Chopra mourn the loss of RBG
The US Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, passed away at the age of 87. To this, actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas took to social media to mourn the loss while quoting one of RBG’s popular quote alongside a picture of the Justice.
Amit Mishra banking on variations to do the trick for Delhi Capitals
He is one of the very few active cricketers to have played the Indian Premier League right from the inaugural season, and as he steps out to play the 13th season in the UAE, seasoned leg-spinner Amit Mishra finds himself as part of the leadership group at the Delhi Capitals, led by a young Shreyas Iyer.
NIA busts Pak-sponsored al-Qaida module; 9 terrorists arrested from West Bengal, Kerala
The National Investigation Agency on Saturday arrested nine al-Qaida terrorists from multiple locations across West Bengal and Kerala after conducting raids in the two states. NIA had learnt about an inter-state module of the al-Qaida operatives at various locations in India, including the two states. The group was planning attacks at vital installations in India.
NIA busts Pak-sponsored al-Qaida module, arrests 9 from WB, Kerala
The National Investigation Agency on Saturday arrested nine al-Qaida terrorists from multiple locations across West Bengal and Kerala after conducting raids in the two states. NIA had learnt about an inter-state module of the al-Qaida operatives at various locations in India, including the two states. The group was planning attacks at vital installations in India.
Reed grabs US Open halfway lead, Woods misses cut
Former Masters champion Patrick Reed put his sterling short game on display to grab the US Open halfway lead on Friday while Tiger Woods finished well outside the cut in windy conditions that humbled many of the game's top golfers.
Watch Kangana's favourite pic of parents
Kangana Ranaut took to Twitter today to begin the weekend on a nostalgic note as she opened up about “generation of love letters” and “romance through the eyes” while sharing a throwback picture of her parents. Reminiscing told memories of her parents, she wrote, “One of my most favourite pictures of my parents, mom wants to click a little romantic pose but papa getting so awkward ha ha. The generation of love letters and romance through the eyes, Amazing!”
IPL: Google briefly stops payments app for betting violations
Google on Friday removed one of India's biggest digital payment apps for several hours from its online store for breaching gambling rules, a day ahead of the lucrative IPL T20 tournament. Betting is illegal in India, but the countdown to the 53-day IPL starting Saturday has seen a profusion of online ads for fantasy sports sites, which are allowed in many parts of the country.
How India's cricketers are playing to virtual galleries
As former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan - who uses social media to also take a stand on socio-political issues - points out, Covid-19 and the ensuing lockdown have accentuated the importance of social media for cricketers. The online space has also enabled cricketers to showcase diverse skills and interests as David Warner was seen grooving to Bollywood songs.
Bucks' Antetokounmpo named NBA's MVP for second straight year
The 25-year-old Antetokounmpo from Greece became just the third player in history to earn MVP and Defensive Player of the Year honours in the same season, after Michael Jordan in 1988 and Hakeem Olajuwon in 1994.
US sends troops, armoured vehicles to Syria to counter Russia
Navy Captain. Bill Urban, spokesman for US Central Command, said the US has also sent in radar systems and increased fighter jet patrols over the region to better protect American and coalition forces. "The United States does not seek conflict with any other nation in Syria, but will defend Coalition forces if necessary," said Urban.
IPL 2020: Mumbai face Chennai in opening clash
Yes, MI vs CSK is your quintessential 'big-ticket' encounter. And it is indeed ironic that the lung-opener of this delayed edition of IPL 13, played in the UAE because of the Covid-19, would have no tickets to the match as the tournament is for a TV-only audience. MI vs CSK is the El Clasico of the IPL given, have won seven titles between them and contested four IPL finals.
IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians face Chennai Super Kings in opening clash
No other contest is as looked forward to in the Indian Premier League as Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings. Fittingly, the 13th edition starts off with this marquee duel. MI and CSK also boast of having the most settled teams and support staff members, thus proving that stability, even in T20, can be rewarding.
