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Former Indian batsman Ambati Rayudu believe that Chennai Super Kings There was a lack of calm and experienced players on the field during Friday’s heavy seven-wicket defeat against Lucknow Super Giants, especially when young fast bowler Anshul Kamboj was under constant attack. Michelle Marsh And nicholas puran. CSK’s bowling attack had no answer as LSG chased down the target of 188 runs in just 16.4 overs at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The night turned out to be particularly difficult for Kamboj, who was hit for four consecutive sixes in an over by Mitchell Marsh, before Nicholas Pooran repeated the same attack later in the innings. The young fast bowler ultimately finished with figures of 0/63 in 2.4 overs. Speaking on ESPNcricinfo’s timeout show after the match, Rayudu said that CSK lacked senior players on the field who could step up and help Kamboj regain composure during a brutal spell. Rayudu said, “I think that CSK team, when you see them on the field, there are not a lot of smart minds or experienced players, players who can control the game, who can go and pat it down and say, ‘Boss, just wait, wait for ten seconds, tie your laces.’ The former CSK batsman felt that someone was needed to break the rhythm of Kamboj’s negative thoughts when the attack was unfolding. Rayudu said wicketkeeper Sanju Samson was too far away from the action to make an immediate impact at that pressure moment. “Maybe ask them, ‘Do you think the slower ball can work? Do you think we can bowl yorkers now?’ Just change his train of thought. Don’t let him get lost in that moment,” he said. Despite the nightmare, Rayudu defended the youngster and insisted that Kamboj had faced two batsmen playing at an exceptional level. “This guy has been bowling so well all season that you are bound to have a bad day. It’s like getting a duck or a golden duck. If you look at the balls he bowled, except maybe the last ball down the leg side of that over, most of them were good balls. It was unbelievable hitting,” he said. Chasing the target, Marsh played an explosive inning of 90 runs in just 38 balls, which included seven sixes and nine fours. The Australian tore apart the CSK attack from the start and completed his half-century in just 21 balls. His most destructive phase came in the fifth over when he hit four consecutive sixes and a four off Kamboj, taking 28 runs from the over, as LSG reached 67/0 after five overs. Marsh and Josh Inglis put on a massive opening partnership of 135 which effectively sealed the contest inside the powerplay, with LSG reaching 86/0 after six overs and 124/0 after 10 overs. Although CSK pulled things back briefly by taking the wickets of Inglis and Marsh on consecutive balls, Pooran ensured there was no collapse. With 24 runs required from the last four overs, the left-hander launched another ferocious attack on Kamboj, hitting four consecutive sixes to complete the chase brilliantly. Earlier, CSK scored 187/5 after useful contributions from Karthik Sharma, who scored 71 runs, and Shivam Dubey, who remained unbeaten on 32 runs. However, the total proved a far cry from LSG’s unbeatable batting performance. After this defeat, Chennai Super Kings are at sixth position in the IPL 2026 points table with 12 points from 12 matches, having won and lost six matches each.

Mumbai’s prestigious Aarohi Mahotsav returns for its 24th edition on 20-21 May, showcasing six promising young Indian classical musicians. Powered by Pancham Nishad, this free event at Rabindra Natya Mandir provides an important platform for emerging talent. The festival, celebrating its legacy of nurturing artistes, promises vibrant performances of traditional music with youthful expression.

For over two decades, Aarohi – A Festival of Rising Stars has quietly built a reputation as one of Mumbai’s most respected platforms for emerging Indian classical musicians. This year, the festival returns for its 24th edition on May 20 and 21 at the Mini Theatre, Rabindra Natya Mandir, with six young artistes set to carry forward the classical traditions of India. The festival starts at 6pm both evenings and is open to all with free entry.Established in 2002 with the vision of “Catching Them Young”, Aarohi has presented over 138 young musicians to Mumbai audiences, not as students, but as serious concert-ready artists. Over the years, the festival has earned the trust of the city’s classical music community for highlighting artistes at the defining moments of their journey.Six artists, six unique musical journeysThe opening evening on May 20 will feature singer Chaitanya Parab, whose performance has sincerity and emotional depth. “It is a privilege to present Indian classical music on a platform that has consistently supported and celebrated India’s rich musical heritage,” he says.Also performing is santoor maestro Divyansh Srivastava, who will present his first full-length classical santoor recital in Mumbai. A disciple of Pandit Bhajan Sopori, Srivastava represents the Sopori Sufiana Gharana. He shared, “This performance is particularly emotional for me, it allows me to present the musical aesthetics and bass of the Sopori Sufiana Gharana as a proud disciple of Pandit Bhajan Sopori.”The evening concluded with a performance by first generation professional musician, singer Adya Mukherjee. “Indian classical music is deeply connected to my identity and emotions. To be able to pursue this professionally and present it on a platform like Aarohi is incredibly meaningful to me,” she says.Tradition meets youth expressionThe second evening on May 21 will begin with Swati Tiwari, a singer trained in both the Gwalior and Banaras gharanas. She says, “I am very grateful for the opportunities that allow young artists to share the essence and purity of our classical music with discerning audiences.”Flutist Samyak Parashari will bring his contemplative perspective on the flute to the stage. He says, “For me, performing at Aarohi is an opportunity to connect with listeners emotionally through the flute and contribute in my own way to keeping our classical traditions alive for young audiences.” The festival will be concluded by singer Abhed Abhisheki, grandson of Padma Bhushan awardee Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki and son of Shaunak Abhisheki. He says, “I feel extremely honored to be performing at the prestigious Aarohi Mahotsav. This is my first time singing on such a large scale in Mumbai, which is a mix of nervousness and excitement. This is an important milestone, and I am looking forward to giving my best performance.”All six actors will also be co-starring Yeti Bhagwat, Swapnil Bhise, Rohit Dev, Manoj Solanki, Sudhanshu Gharpure and Dnyaneshwar Sonawane.‘Right platform at the right time’What Aarohi has maintained over 24 years is his belief that young musicians flourish not through showmanship, but through meaningful listening and thoughtful platforms. Shashi Vyas of Pancham Nishad, the show’s curator, says, “The vitality of Indian classical music depends on empowering young musicians at the right time. Aarohi was conceived to meet this need – and even after more than two decades, its spirit continues to inspire and resonate.”

Robert F. Details about Smith repaying Morehouse’s debt were missed. Image credit – Wikimedia

At Morehouse College’s 2019 commencement ceremony, Robert F. The statement made by Smith was one of the most remembered events in educational charity. Addressing the crowd of graduating seniors, the entrepreneur said that the donors’ family will pay off all the debts of the entire graduating class. Naturally, there was great joy and applause in the audience. Soon after the ceremony, the video spread across social media platforms.However, what caught people’s attention on the story was not just the donation but its implications. Later, it was revealed that in addition to covering student loans, Smith’s gift also helped relieve parents’ financial problems. As such, this exciting event took on the meaning of a broader discussion about educational opportunities and family debt in African-American communities.As stated by the representatives Morehouse CollegeThe donor contributed $34 million to its Student Success Program to cover student loans belonging to the Class of 2019.This news soon became a nationwide storyIt goes without saying that many commencement speeches inspire students with the promise of opportunity. However, instead of inspiring the graduates to pursue their dreams, Smith removed a major obstacle standing in the way of many of them. It was widely publicized because of the extreme pressure of student debt on graduates of America’s educational system.Student debt in the US alone is estimated to exceed $1.7 trillion. For students, this meant that debt burdens impacted financial decisions about careers, homes, savings, and raising children long after graduation. This added a new element to Smith’s liberal spirit.Importance of Family Loan ReferenceThe heightened emotions were certainly important, but the added context of Morehouse helped add even more value to the story. The school clarified that the donation will cover the debt of both the students and their parents. This was important because college-related debt is typically borne by the family unit as a whole. With co-signed loans, Parent Plus loans and the sacrifices families make are shared responsibility. According to a study conducted by Brookings InstitutionAfrican-American college graduates typically carry greater student loan burdens than many of their peers and typically take longer to accumulate wealth after graduation.Taking into account family debt, Smith’s donation acknowledged a more complex financial landscape with respect to college expenses. This relieved the debt burden not only for graduates but also for their parents, who had played a key role in financing their college tuition.

Robert F. What did Smith’s graduation gift do more than make up for the obvious student debt? Image credit – Wikimedia

The story didn’t stop hereAn additional reason the Morehouse narrative remains relevant is that it does not end with a graduation ceremony. This donation joins an ongoing campaign dedicated to educational equity and financial empowerment at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).Morehouse now touts its relationship with the Student Freedom Initiative, which was launched in partnership with Smith as well as other donors. This campaign seeks to remove any financial barriers for HBCU students.Education debt has been cited by Smith as one of the biggest barriers to mobility in interviews and media. Smith explained several times that reducing debt can help people start saving for their homes, business ventures, and retirement earlier. By broadening the focus in this way, the story moved beyond an extraordinary incident to larger issues surrounding college affordability and wealth inequality.Why was it memorable?Philanthropic news is often forgotten after its initial splash in the press. The gift to Morehouse was successful because it combined great news with concrete results. These were not just promises of opportunities in the distant future but a real gift given to students when they needed it most.Time also played a role in making this such a powerful story. Graduation is an important milestone that involves years of hard work on the part of the student and their family. However, this gift has done nothing to reduce the huge problem of student debt in America. Morehouse College has made it clear that it views the Act as providing targeted relief, but not a complete solution. Nonetheless, this gift has proven to be an excellent representation of how philanthropy can handle the effects of student loan debt. This explains why people still talk about it many years later. Robert F. Smith’s gift was not about paying off a debt. Instead, it was about improving the future of graduates by giving them an easier start in their careers.

Suvendu Adhikari; Jahangir Khan

New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday warned Trinamool Congress (TMC) “so-called Pushpa” Jahangir Khan ahead of re-polling in Falta assembly constituency on May 21.“The so-called Pushpa is now my responsibility; Falta repoll should be violence free,” PTI quoted the official as saying.Ahead of the assembly elections, Khan, a powerful Trinamool leader and the party’s Falta candidate, had described himself as “Pushpa” – a take on the smuggler-turned-strongman character played by Allu Arjun in the two “Pushpa” films.The comment was in response to UP-cadre IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, who was appointed by the Election Commission as a police observer in West Bengal, being compared to “Singham” – the police officer character portrayed by Ajay Devgan in the “Singham” film series. In a viral video, Sharma was seen warning Khan’s family, prompting Khan’s reaction.“Tell him, if his men continue to threaten, we will deal with him appropriately…then don’t cry or repent,” Sharma said in the video.The Election Commission ordered fresh polling in Falta after the button next to the BJP symbol was found stuck with tape on electronic voting machines at several polling stations. Counting of votes will take place on May 24.In the West Bengal Assembly elections held on April 23 and 29, the BJP ousted TMC, ending the Mamata Banerjee-led party’s 15-year rule and forming its first government in the state. The election saw over 90% voting in both phases.Adhikari, a former TMC leader, won both his bastion Nandigram and Banerjee’s Bhawanipur bastion, where he defeated the now former chief minister, repeating the 2021 Nandigram contest in which he won by a slim margin. He has since vacated the Nandigram seat and retained Bhabanipur.

Gautam Rode strategically moved from television to films and OTT at the peak of his career, seeing it as a necessary exposure for growth and access to more compelling roles.

In an industry built on constant visibility, taking a step back can feel like a gamble. Gautam RodeHowever, he has accepted that risk – moving away from television at the peak of his career to seek opportunities in films and OTT.He says his decision was both strategic and necessary. “You want to take on interesting roles, meaty roles in other mediums, so you have to step back. If you’re constantly seen on the same platform, you won’t be considered for lead roles on other platforms. Also, it takes time for other platforms to get easy for you because you have a large portion of the work coming from television. So they have to forget you in that space, and then when you meet them, they see you in a different light, and that’s nice.“Gautam sees risk not as a disruption, but as an essential part of growth. “Even in a normal job, you can be fired. If you want to move forward, you have to take that chance. Otherwise, you will keep doing the same thing. So changing platforms is a risk I took, but I am glad I did,” says the actor, who has been a part of the OTT show The matter is legal, Undekhi – The Final Battle, State of siege: 26/11 and Naqab. Same craft, different process.Having worked across different mediums, Gautham rejects the idea that acting styles are fundamentally different. He said, “There is a myth that TV acting, OTT acting and film acting are different. There is nothing different. For me, it is just about giving my hundred percent.”He explains that the real difference lies in the process. “With OTT and films, you get time to prepare; you get the script a month or one and a half in advance. You sit over it, you make your notes, the lines are in your mind. In television, you get the script on the set. That’s the difference,” he says.

The UK government has banned the entry of 11 foreign individuals described as “far-right agitators” ahead of a major rally in London organized by anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson, as authorities prepare for one of the most security-sensitive weekends in recent years.Thousands of people are set to gather in central London for a “Unite the Kingdom” rally on Saturday, according to the BBC, while a separate pro-Palestinian march is taking place in another part of the city.The demonstrations, which coincide with the FA Cup final at Wembley, are expected to strain policing amid concerns over crowd control and potential flashpoints.

The government says the ban is aimed at preventing hatred and violence

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government would not allow into the country individuals who “seek to incite hatred and violence”.He warned: “We are in a fight for the soul of this country… We will stop people who want to incite hatred and violence from coming to Britain.”Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood also defended the decision, saying that those banned were deemed “not conducive to the public good”. Their Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) was withdrawn, preventing visa-free entry until 2026 under rules previously introduced.The government said the crackdown was intended to prevent foreign speakers who could potentially add tension to the protests.

Massive security operation in London

The Metropolitan Police said it was expected to be one of the busiest days in years, with more than 4,000 officers deployed.Key measures include:

Authorities warned that intelligence indicated a “threat to public safety” linked to the far-right rally.Additionally, pro-Palestine Nakba Day marches are also planned elsewhere in central London, raising concerns about potential flashpoints.

Tommy Robinson’s role and previous comments

The rally has been organized by Tommy Robinson (real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon), a far-right activist with multiple criminal convictions and a long record of anti-Islam and anti-immigration campaigning.Robinson has repeatedly claimed that mass immigration threatens British identity and has made British communities “vulnerable” to immigrants. They have also been linked to previous protests where anti-Muslim rhetoric and violent clashes with police were reported.Before the rally, Robinson accused the government of being “the enemy of the British people” and urged supporters to “descend on London”.

Foreign speakers refused entry

Those sanctioned include several international far-right influencers and politicians, including those from the US and Europe. Some were scheduled to speak at the rally.The government cited concerns that their presence could contribute to unrest or incite hatred.One of those affected was US-based commentator Valentina Gomez, who had previously spoken at earlier editions of the rally and made controversial anti-Muslim comments online and at public events.

Concerns over hate speech and policing powers

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has issued updated guidance urging prosecutors to consider whether protest chants, banners or social media content could amount to hate crime offences.Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson said the approach was not about restricting free speech but about “preventing hate crime and protecting the public”.The police have also warned the organizers that they may face liability if the speakers at the rally violate legal limits.

Shivya Pathania; With the show’s producer Harsh Mainra

Ek Rishta Sajhedaari actress Shivya Pathania is all set to host a reality show SpectraA family-friendly series produced by Harsh Menara. Built on the idea of ​​”No drama. No fight. Only fundamentally right”, the show follows seven master artists as they travel across the Himalayas. Talking about the experience, Shivaya said, “I have been fortunate to be a part of projects that connect with the audience, but Spectra Feels different. I wasn’t guiding the competition; I was looking at tours. It requires a lot more listening than speaking and being present in the moments rather than directing them.”He added, “It doesn’t try to compete for attention. It invites you to slow down, feel and connect. No drama, no fighting, just fundamentally right.” Talking about the contestants, Shivaya shared, “We approached the contestants as individuals, not as participants. Outside the cameras, especially, it was important to create a space where they felt safe enough to just be themselves. When people express themselves through art, you see parts of them that they might not even say out loud. That honesty stays with you.”Producer Harsh Menara said the concept emerged from “fatigue with noise”. He explained, “We are surrounded by content that demands constant response, but little that allows reflection. Together.” SpectraWe didn’t want to remove the drama for the sake of it; “We wanted to change it in a deeper way.”Reflecting on filming in the mountains, Shivaya concluded, “There’s a certain stillness that transforms you. You stop performing, even unconsciously, and start just becoming. Some of the most powerful moments were when nothing was being said, just being felt.”