The internationally acclaimed King’s Cup is officially coming to India, marking a major milestone in the global expansion of the tournament. Following its successful launch in Dubai, the King’s Cup is evolving into a leading charity-driven football event that brings together sport, entertainment and philanthropy. A unique blend of global symbols The King’s Cup in India promises to be a unique experience that will include a dynamic mix of international football players, legendary athletes, Bollywood and Hollywood stars, elite sports personalities and top global influencers. This mix of talent aims to create not just a football tournament, but a cultural and entertainment spectacle with worldwide appeal. truly a global tournament The King’s Cup is being launched in several key territories including Dubai, India and the United States, with the grand final featuring teams and events taking place in Malaysia. This international structure reinforces the tournament’s vision of uniting fans and players around the world under one cause. Strong support and strategic partnership The initiative is supported by a powerful network of sponsors and partners, including charitable organizations Al Jalila Foundation and Ruby Family Foundation. Additional support comes from leading institutions such as Red Rock Holdings and Ditven Group. Key celebrities supporting the event include Middleton Rose Bush and Pavel Castevan, further strengthening the global influence and credibility of the King’s Cup. team ownership structure The teams participating in the King’s Cup India edition will be owned and managed by a distinguished group of stakeholders, including:

This ownership model combined with international business expertise ensures strong regional representation. A mission driven by purpose At its core, the King’s Cup is more than just football – it’s a platform to make an impact. In partnership with the Ruby Family Foundation and the Ruby Family Office, the initiative is committed to driving meaningful change through charity matches, community engagement and global collaboration.

PM Modi speaking during a public event in Barpeta, Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Congress during election rallies in Assam, accusing the opposition party of associating itself with the Pakistan narrative, indulging in corruption and failing to fulfill development promises.Addressing a rally in Barpeta district, PM Modi said while his government launched “Operation Sindoor” on terror camps in Pakistan, the Congress continued to “sing in the tune” of the neighboring country.He further alleged that the Congress had reiterated Pakistan’s stand during the 2016 surgical strikes and the 2025 “Operation Sindoor”.He said, “This Pakistan connection always has a heavy share on the country (‘always has a heavy share on the country’), and we can never allow this.”The Prime Minister also accused the Congress of adopting a short-term approach to governance.PM Modi said, “The party has always taken short-term steps so that they can indulge in corruption. But the BJP looks far ahead in taking decisions for the all-round development of all sections of the society.”He criticized the opposition for not implementing the One Rank, One Pension (OROP) scheme for decades. “We have so far distributed Rs 1.24 lakh crore in the bank accounts of ex-army personnel,” he said.PM Modi also targeted the Congress leadership, accusing it of corruption and dynasty politics. “The first family of the Congress is the most corrupt in the country, involved in large-scale scams and currently out on bail,” he said.Taking a dig at Rahul Gandhi’s “mohabbat ki dukaan” comment, the PM said Congress represents “mithya ki dukaan” (shop of lies) and “apmaan” (insult).He also raised questions on the governance record of the Congress in the states where it is in power, adding, “Development has happened due to peace and stability in the state under the BJP rule and for that to continue, it is necessary to keep the Congress out (from power).”The Prime Minister further said that the minimum support price of paddy has increased from Rs 1,300 per quintal in 2013 to Rs 2,370 currently, and highlighted the direct benefit transfer to farmers.He also informed that ‘Joha’ rice of Assam is now being exported to European countries.Meanwhile, at another rally in Hojai, the Prime Minister focused on global growth and the impact of fuel prices, and cautioned voters against Congress.The Prime Minister said, “Despite such a big global crisis, the prices of petrol and diesel were not allowed to increase in the country. But in Himachal, the Congress government increased the prices of petrol and diesel. This means that before the elections, this royal family talks about giving relief to the people, but after the elections, they put the people in trouble. Therefore, every family of Assam will have to be very careful of them.”Referring to the situation in West Asia, he said that the government is working to protect the citizens from its influence.He said, “There are problems all over the world due to the Middle East crisis. But even during this global crisis, the BJP government is working in the interest of the citizens. Our priority has been that the burden of the global crisis does not fall on the poor, middle class and farmers and this remains our priority even today.”PM Modi also raised the issue of infiltration and linked it to identity and security. “The problem of infiltration is linked to livelihood, identity and security. BJP-NDA is trying to save Assam from population imbalance. Every vote given to BJP will help in keeping out infiltrators and protecting the identity of Assam,” he said.Voting for all 126 assembly seats in Assam will be held in a single phase on April 9 and counting of votes will take place on May 4.

Imagine you are one of the iconic heroes of a famous franchise like ‘Star Wars’ and your own child is not that excited about it! mark hamillHe got this taste from his own son.Hamill has spent decades at the center of ‘Star Wars.’ After all, he is Luke Skywalker, the face of a saga that has shaped pop culture for generations. You would think that the magic of Star Wars would be a family tradition in their house. But life is rarely so orderly. Turns out, his son isn’t that much “interested” in his father’s great work on screen.

Mark Hamill’s revelation: What did he say?

According to USA Today, in a recent interview, Mark Hamill opened up about sharing his world of ‘Star Wars’ with his children. Hamill revealed that his eldest son, Nathan, grew up here. Hamill brought him to the set during “Return of the Jedi,” let him sit in Yoda’s hut, and even had him sit on the Emperor’s throne. According to Hamill, “He was totally into it.” Hamill continued, “He could sit in Yoda’s house because he was younger. It was completely proportional. He sat on the emperor’s throne. He was in the pet store and they were letting him play with things. When I did ‘The Muppet Show,’ it was the same thing. I thought, ‘What an amazing experience that was for him.’ … I was almost jealous of all these experiences he had.”However, his younger son Griffin, born in 1983, saw things differently. In fact, Hamill laughed about it, saying: “My other son, Griffin, is more analytical and serious, and he says: ‘You know, the Star Wars movies are not for me. They’re too commercial for my liking,'” Hamill shared.It wasn’t harsh – just an honest confession from someone of a different generation.However, Hamill revealed that his daughter likes the movies, unlike his younger son, saying, “My daughter loves them. Kids are just different!”For Hamill, this moment was definitely a little painful. But it’s also a reminder: As much as ‘Star Wars’ seems like a permanent fixture, tastes change, especially across generations. Generations change. What surprised audiences in 1977 isn’t always the same for kids growing up today, surrounded by endless choices and fascinating influences. Even at Luke Skywalker’s house, you don’t get a guaranteed ticket for fans.

More on Mark Hamill and ‘Star Wars’

For those unaware, Hamill has a deep connection to ‘Star Wars’. Hamill rose to fame as an idealistic farm boy who becomes a Jedi Knight. That role changed his life, but Hamill’s career continued to grow. He built a reputation on Broadway, became a legend in voice acting (his Joker is iconic), and popped up in everything from “The Big Red One” to “The Fall of the House of Usher.” But Luke Skywalker always remains the original.The truth is, ‘Star Wars’ has always been about change. george lucas Started something massive, and it’s just growing: movies, TV, comics, games. This is a cultural chariot. But this means that the audience also keeps changing. What seemed revolutionary decades ago is just one story among thousands for a new audience.These days, Hamill is still playing in the ‘Star Wars’ sandbox. He voiced the animated Luke in ‘Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy,’ and now he’s teaming up with Lego to launch a new series of sets that use interactive Smart Play technology. The bricks glow, make noises and react as you build, which is a far cry from the simple toys of the 80s and a testament to the developments that have happened over the years.

Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ officially registered its name as the second Hindi film to cross the Rs 1,000 crore earning mark in India. Starring Ranveer Singh, the espionage thriller has earned Rs 1,014.97 crore domestically and Rs 1,605.74 crore globally, and has outperformed blockbusters like ‘Jawaan’ and ‘KGF 2’. Despite the IPL 2026 season, the film has maintained record-breaking occupancy in theatres. Now the third highest-grossing Indian film globally, the espionage saga is touching the Rs 1,700 crore mark worldwide as it dominates the box office in its third week.

Aditya DharThe espionage thriller, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ entered its 19th day of theatrical run on Monday, April 6, 2026. Overall in India the total amount is Rs. With an unprecedented collection of Rs 1,013.77 crore after eighteen days. 28.75 crore, an increase of 12.1 percent over the previous day. 25.65 crores, Ranveer Singh Starr has officially crossed Rs. 1,000 crore Bharat nett milestone, becoming the second Indian film in history to achieve this feat in domestic nett collections alone after Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, and the first Hindi film to do so. Worldwide earnings increased to Rs. 1,605.74 crore, India’s gross is Rs. 1,213.74 crore and foreign earnings of Rs. With earnings of Rs 392 crore, ‘Dhurandhar 2’ has become the third highest-grossing Indian film of all time globally. Notably, the film has been unaffected by the 84-match IPL 2026 season, and has maintained evening engagement despite major cricket clashes.dhurandhar 2 review

‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ first week and second week estimates

Taking advantage of the Gudi Padwa and Eid holidays, the film broke opening records worldwide. The pace of Dhurandhar 2 has consistently left behind the big blockbusters like Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawaan’ and Yash’s ‘KGF Chapter 2’. The film took a record-breaking opening of Rs 674.17 crore and set the stage for its global dominance. Despite dealing with the initial rush, it showed remarkable staying power by adding Rs 263.65 crore in the second week.A significant moment came on the 11th day, Sunday, March 29, when the film grossed Rs 68.10 crore. This surge allowed the sequel to surpass the lifetime collection of the original 2025 ‘Dhurandhar’ of Rs 840.20 crore in just 11 days, a feat it took the first film more than three months to achieve.On the global front, the film collected Rs 7 crore from overseas markets, taking the global total to Rs 1,605.74 crore.

‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Day 19 Live Tracking

On Day 19, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ continued its historic run with 4,648 shows across the country. Live tracking shows that the film has already earned Rupee. 1.20 crore Today, bringing its total Indian net collection to a massive level Rupee. 1,014.97 crore. with total domestic gross Rupee. 1,215.16 croresThe Ranveer Singh starrer continues to be a powerhouse at the box office as the final figures for the day are still being calculated.

Day and week wise collections for ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’

Week 1 collection: Rs. 674.17 croresWeek 2 Collection: Rs. 263.65 croresDay 16: Rs. 21.55 croresDay 17: Rs. 25.65 croresDay 18: Rs. 28.75 croresDay 19: Rs. 1.20 crore

Total: Rs. 963.03 crores

Language wise distribution of ‘Dhurandhar 2’ day 19

For the 19th day, the film’s earnings were mainly driven by the Hindi version, making Rs. 1.16 crores. Contributions from regional markets added to the total, with the Telugu and Tamil versions earning Rs. 0.01 crore and Rs. 0.03 crore respectively.

More about ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’

‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ follows the high-risk journey of Jaskirat Singh Rangi, a man driven by personal tragedy who is recruited by RAW. After a drastic transformation, he is revealed to be Hamza Ali Mazari, India’s deadliest spy hiding in Karachi. The story also includes real-world events like 2016 demonetisation and renaming of Pathankot station. Ranveer Singh played the dual identity of Jaskirat Singh/Hamza Ali Mazari in an almost 4-hour career-defining performance. Sanjay Dutt While the portrayal of the formidable SSP Chaudhary Aslam is Arjun Rampal Features the cold, calculating ISI mastermind Major Iqbal. Rakesh Bedi He plays Jamil Jamali, an Indian mole in the Pakistani political system, a character inspired by real-life Pakistani politician Nabeel Gabol. Sara Arjun plays a key role in the emotional core of the film while Yami Gautam appears in an important and surprising cameo. The breakout star of ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is Udaybir Sandhu, who plays Pinda, who has become a global sensation overnight. His haunting line, “Ghar di yaad nahi aayi tujhe, Jassi?” (Don’t you miss home, Jassi?), has become the most viral dialogue from the film, trending on social media platforms for several weeks. With a runtime of 229 minutes, it is one of the longest mainstream Indian action films, yet it has maintained record-breaking theater occupancy even during the IPL 2026 season.Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from a variety of public and industry sources. Unless explicitly noted, all figures are approximate, representing a fair representation of the film’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.

Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer and Finn Allen (Agency Image)

Kolkata Knight Riders, who have lost both their opening matches of IPL 2026, are under pressure in an important match against Punjab Kings. In contrast, PBKS arrive with momentum after two wins, which will make for an interesting encounter at the Eden Gardens. Here are five players who could decide the outcome: 1. Ajinkya Rahane All eyes will be on the KKR captain, who has faced heavy criticism after consecutive defeats. Rahane showed his intentions by playing a explosive inning of 67 runs in 40 balls in the opening game against Mumbai Indians, but he could not continue that form in the next match and could only score 8 runs in 10 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad. With pressure mounting, this game gives them another chance to silence their critics and lead from the front. 2. finn allen Allen has provided explosive starts despite not converting them into big scores yet. He scored 37 runs in 17 balls in the opening match and then played a stormy innings of 28 runs in just 7 balls in the next game. If he succeeds in the powerplay, Allen has the ability to dismantle any bowling attack, making him a significant threat at the top. 3. Yuzvendra Chahal The fight between Chahal and Rahane could be decisive. Rahane often struggles against spin in the middle overs and Chahal has been dominant in this match, dismissing him four times and conceding just 46 runs from 45 balls. The leg spinner, who is also the IPL’s all-time leading wicket-taker, has been in good form at the start of the season and can control the pace once again. 4. Arshdeep Singh Arshdeep is yet to find his rhythm and has returned figures of 0/42 and 0/41 in his first two innings. However, his duel with Finn Allen could be crucial. If he can generate early swing with the new ball, he might be able to curb Allen’s aggression and give PBKS early success. 5. Shreyas Iyer Returning to face his former franchise, Iyer adds an emotional subplot to the contest. After leading KKR to the title in 2024, he has now been in strong form as the PBKS captain, scoring 50 off 29 in the last game. With confidence and added motivation, Iyer will once again be at the center of PBKS’ plans. With KKR struggling for balance and PBKS looking well organized in all departments, individual performances from these key players could eventually turn the contest towards a high-scoring encounter.

ipl 2026 schedule This week (6-12 April): After nine exciting matches last week, a trend is beginning to emerge as to which teams are on the move and which teams are still fighting for a place in the new season. 11 matches have been played so far in the new season of IPLAnd four teams have already made early marks in the race for the playoffs.Defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore, with two wins from two matches, Rajasthan RoyalsDelhi Capitals and last season’s finalists Punjab Kings are leading the early race for the playoff places. Meanwhile, three teams are still winless after nine days of action in IPL 2026.Go beyond limits with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Chennai Super Kings After suffering three consecutive defeats in as many matches this season, Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans have joined the five-time champions in the list of winning teams with two defeats each.With one win each, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants have opened their accounts in the standings and will look to challenge the top four this week.There are some exciting contests lined up this week, with KKR hosting the in-form Punjab Kings on Monday as they look to end their slump at the Eden Gardens. High-flying Rajasthan Royals will welcome Mumbai Indians in Guwahati on Tuesday, followed by Gujarat Titans visiting Delhi Capitals in search of their first win of the season on Wednesday.KKR will play their fourth game on Thursday, facing Lucknow Super Giants on home soil as they aim to face two in-form teams, Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, before taking on Guwahati on Friday.The weekend doubleheader will see Punjab Kings take on Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings take on Delhi Capitals on Saturday, followed by Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday.There is a possibility of a lot of changes in the point table this week.

Complete IPL 2026 schedule this week (April 6-12): Matches, dates, timings, venues

There is no peace in the world. This is obvious to anyone who owns a phone. But here’s what I find less obvious and more worrying: The uneasiness isn’t just in the news. It’s sitting on the kitchen tables. A friend of mine, a bright woman, ran a funded startup that almost shut down the whole thing during a cash crunch last year. Not because the numbers were lethal. Because she could no longer separate the P&L from her sense of self. One of my guru students appeared for his 12th boards and told me that he wants to leave everything. The scores were bad, yes. But the scars did not destroy him. The story he himself told about those marks proved to be true.Five thousand years ago, a warrior named Arjuna had the same problem on a larger scale. Two armies. On the other hand his own family. When he saw what the coming price would be, he dropped his bow and told Krishna that his work was done. Krishna did not give him any motivational speech. He gave him Bhagavad Gita. Seven hundred verses. And the first thing he said was don’t avoid the fight. Learned to see clearly inside it.Crisis is not a problem. There is confusion.I believe this is the real success of Gita, and what most people miss. We believe that crisis causes suffering. Jobs were lost, markets collapsed, relationships broke. Geeta says no. It is our confusion that causes harm during a crisis. Arjun had no trouble because of the war. He was in pain because attachment to results had clouded his ability to see what he should have done. Chapter 2, Verse 47. Do your work with full commitment. Don’t stick to the outcome. This is consistently misquoted as “don’t care about the consequences.” This is a bad read. What Krishna really means is this: Don’t let your focus on any one specific outcome destroy your ability to see what’s really happening in front of you. This seems quite easy to say. It is extremely difficult to practice. And in my experience, it’s the only thing that really restores clarity when your world is falling apart.Geeta is not anti-struggle. This is anti-illusion.There is a common misconception that Gita is a text of peace. It is not. It was introduced on the battlefield and at the end was the instruction to fight. What the Gita opposes is not struggle but internal chaos which makes struggle senseless. Fear, ego, attachment. Not being able to work stable somewhere inside yourself. Look at what is happening around us. Russia and Ukraine, fourth year, no final game in sight. America and Iran in open confrontation. China and Taiwan are on a slow boil. Tariff wars that hurt the people they were supposed to protect keep going because rolling back them seems weak. There is one word in Geeta which governs all this. Detachment. Attachment. Chapter 2, verses 62 and 63 explain the chain: Attachment creates desire, desire creates anger, anger creates confusion, confusion destroys reason. Pick any small dispute that turned into an actual war and that series exists somewhere.From personal wars to global warsWhat strikes me about Geeta is its scale. The same education that helps a 23-year-old in Pune cope with layoffs also explains why nations dig themselves into foreign policy holes they can’t get out of. Same root. Wanting things to go a certain way so badly that you lose the ability to deal with them for how they really are. Chapter 3, Verse 35: It is better to do one’s duty badly than to do someone else’s duty well. Krishna asks Arjun to fight because it is his dharma. No ambition, no revenge. responsibility. When a country abandons its principles to copy someone else’s playbook, it falls apart. Today geopolitics is almost entirely based on give and take. What can you achieve, what can you benefit from. The Gita says something different: What matters is the quality of what you do, no matter what you get from it. That is not philosophy. This is the real record of seventy years of coalition politics.the inside determines the outsideChapter 6, Verse 5: You are your own friend and your own enemy. Countries with internal chaos invite horror externally. Leaders who rule by fear do not solve crises. They start something new to distract from the old. Krishna spent eighteen chapters exploring what was going on inside Arjuna’s head before he let Arjuna pick up the bow. Clarity first. Action second. We keep doing it in a different way.clarity is the real victoryI keep meeting people who picked up Geeta during difficult times and told me that it changed the way they handled it. Not in any mysterious way. Very practically, I can think straight again. A founder navigating a down period. A couple is on the verge of separation. A bureaucrat is caught between two bad policy choices. None of them were looking for religion. They were looking for clarity. Geeta gave it to him. Geeta does not promise that you will win. It promises that you will see clearly. And right now, when the real damage comes not from the conflicts themselves but from the panic and bad decisions they generate, that clarity is more valuable than any strategy paper ever written. Arjun did not win because his fear went away. He won because he stopped letting it run. Five thousand years later, wars look different. The confusion is exactly the same. And Geeta still works.This article is written by Prithviraj Shetty, Founder and CEO, Bhagavad Gita for All