Gudi Padwa is an important festival, especially for farmers in Maharashtra and Pune, that marks the arrival of spring. This year, it will be celebrated on March 30th. The celebratory term ‘Gudi Padwa’ is derived from two words: ‘Padwa’ and ‘Gudi’ which symbolizes Brahma’s flag. To spread festive cheer, here are some heartfelt wishes, messages, quotes, and images to share with your loved ones on this auspicious occasion.
Anita Advani, the alleged girlfriend of late Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna, shares insights into his final wishes and relationships with his family in the year leading up to his death. She also discusses her own role in his life and the emotional distress he was facing before his passing.
British singer Ed Sheeran kickstarted his India tour with a mesmerizing performance in Pune and continued to spread his magic at his Chennai concert. Along with music legend AR Rahman, Sheeran performed a remix of their popular songs 'Shape of You' and 'Urvasi', leaving the audience in awe. The concert was also attended by members of the England cricket team, with skipper Jos Buttler expressing his excitement about touring in India.
Shantanu Naidu, a close confidante and friend of the late Tata Group chief Ratan Tata, has now been promoted to General Manager and head of Strategic Initiatives at Tata Motors. Naidu, who previously worked as an executive at Tata Group, took to LinkedIn to announce the news and shared a heartfelt note, expressing his gratitude to his father and the company. Naidu's new role marks a full circle in his life, as his father used to work at Tata Motors and Naidu himself completed his graduation from Pune University in 2014.
The finance minister announced plans to provide social security and health benefits to gig workers under the government's flagship schemes, including the e-Shram portal which will create a national database. However, unions representing gig workers in Pune expressed dissatisfaction with the budget, questioning why existing health insurance schemes are not being extended to gig workers, and raising concerns about working conditions and lack of a grievance redressal mechanism. While some welcome the government's recognition of gig workers, others argue that the budget does not go far enough in regulating the relationship between workers and companies.
After a strong start from England's openers, India's spinners took control and sealed the series win with a 15-run victory in the fourth T20I in Pune. Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya's impressive batting helped India set a target of 182 runs, while a stellar performance from KKR's Harshit Rana, who replaced the injured Dube as a concussion substitute, helped seal the win for India. India will look to continue their momentum in the final T20I in Mumbai on February 2.
After a shocking loss in Rajkot in their last match, India came back with a bang to defeat England by 15 runs in Pune and take the five-match series 3-1. Despite a slow start and losing three key batters early on, Pandya and Dube showed their impressive form with an explosive 87-run partnership, pushing India to a total of 181 runs. Their efforts were aided by the unforseen but impressive debut performance from Harshit Rana, who helped snatch the victory from England's grasp.
India and England are set to face off in the 4th T20I, with the series currently in India's favor at 2-1. After a loss in the 3rd match, India will be looking to make some changes to their playing XI, possibly including the return of pacer Arshdeep Singh. Meanwhile, England will be counting on the skills of their top players, including Jos Buttler and Adil Rashid, to turn the tables in their favor on the Pune pitch. With the match being a crucial one for both teams, it will be an exciting battle to watch.
England opener Ben Duckett admitted that he missed an opportunity to take down Axar Patel in the third T20I against India, which ultimately cost them a bigger score. Despite the missed opportunity, Duckett praised the team's aggressive approach under the leadership of head coach Brendon McCullum, who encourages them to go hard no matter the situation. With the series tied at 2-2, England will face another must-win situation in the fourth T20I in Pune. Stay updated with the latest news and live updates of the upcoming IPL 2025 auction on Sportskeeda.
In a powerful batting display, Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube rescued India from a precarious situation in the fourth T20I match against England in Pune. Pandya and Dube scored 87 runs for the sixth wicket, hitting a total of 53 runs each to help India reach a formidable total of 181/9 in 20 overs. Despite breezy knocks by Abhishek Sharma and Rinku Singh, India kept losing wickets at regular intervals until the partnership between Pandya and Dube. However, Saqib Mahmood's 3/35 kept England in the game, and they will need to win this match to equalize the series.