After a tumultuous season last year, Hardik Pandya led the Mumbai Indians to a stunning victory against the Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2025 opener. Pandya, who had faced hostile reception from fans due to his controversial captaincy appointment, received a resounding wave of cheers from Wankhede Stadium. His superb performance in India's 2024 T20 World Cup victory and hero's welcome during the victory parade signaled a dramatic turnaround in public sentiment towards him.
Actress Aditi Rao Hydari recently shared her disappointment with the lack of enticing offers she received following her role in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali production Heeramandi. Despite the popular reception and praise for the series, Aditi expressed her surprise at the lack of "interesting stuff" coming her way. She hoped for a "shower" of great offers but was left wondering what had happened.
As the month of Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims around the world prepare for the final Friday of the month, known as Alvida Jummah or Jamat Ul-Vida. This day holds great spiritual significance, as Muslims reflect on their fasting, devotion, and introspection throughout the month before celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr. On this day, Muslims gather in mosques to offer prayers, seek forgiveness, and show gratitude for the blessings received during Ramadan. It is also a time for charitable acts and increased devotion, as believers pray for peace, prosperity, and well-being.
K-Pop superstar, Jungkook from the global sensation BTS, has donated a remarkable 1 billion KRW towards wildfire relief efforts in South Korea. This is the largest known contribution by any public figure so far. The funds will assist in rebuilding the affected areas and improve the working conditions of firefighters. This isn't the first time Jungkook has shown his philanthropic efforts, as he has also previously donated to a children's hospital. His act of kindness has received praise from fans and netizens worldwide.
In response to a written query, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha that the government's Fact Check Unit (FCU) identified 1,575 fake news stories from 2022 to March 19 this year. The FCU, set up in 2019, also received over 25,000 queries and identified 338 fake news stories in 2022. The report highlights the efforts of the government in countering the spread of misinformation.
ChatGPT's new image-generation update has taken the internet by storm, with fans of Studio Ghibli using the feature to create portraits and memes in the distinct style popularized by the company's co-founder, Hayao Miyazaki. Joining in on the trend is Elon Musk, who shared a crypto-inspired Ghibli-style animation on his Twitter handle, sparking speculation among his followers. The frenzy even caught the attention of OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, who received numerous messages of fans creating Ghibli-style images of himself. With the feature being hailed as the "most advanced image generator yet," the internet is abuzz with creative and photorealistic outputs in the anime style of Studio Ghibli.
As Brazil prepares to face Argentina in the World Cup qualifiers tonight, former Brazil player Paulo Silas has criticized Raphinha for his recent comments about facing the current world champions without Lionel Messi. Silas has called Raphinha's attitude "very bad" and "disrespectful", stating that Brazil should not underestimate their rivals. With Messi's absence providing an advantage, Raphinha has vowed to do everything to score against Argentina, but his remarks have caused controversy and received backlash from former players. Silas warns against such comments, saying that Brazil cannot claim victory before the match has even begun.
In a recent interview, Chancellor Rachel Reeves discussed her decision to accept complimentary tickets to a Sabrina Carpenter concert and clarified that she would declare their estimated value accordingly. The discussion comes in the wake of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer introducing stricter rules on ministerial gifts and hospitality after facing backlash over donations received by himself and other cabinet members. The debate over ministerial gifts has also extended to other politicians, including shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith.
The talismanic wicketkeeper batter MS Dhoni received an arousing reception as he walked out to bat for Chennai Super Kings in their season opener against Mumbai Indians. However, he faced only two deliveries and couldn't score a run. Rachin Ravindra (65*) and Ravindra Jadeja (17) had added 36 runs for the sixth wicket, but a mix-up led to Jadeja being run out. Dhoni's entry was welcomed by the Chepauk crowd, but he didn't get a chance to make an impact as CSK won the match by four wickets. Noor Ahmad was named Player of the Match for his four wickets, while Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 65 helped CSK chase down Mumbai's total of 156.
Fans are in awe of BTS' J-Hope's latest single, "Mona Lisa." Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's painting, the upbeat track has received an overwhelmingly positive response since its release. The accompanying music video has captivated audiences with its stunning visuals and J-Hope's impressive choreography. Fans are already calling it a smash hit and eagerly anticipating J-Hope's future projects.