Instant scholar: How Noam Chomsky’s PhD thesis 'Transformational Analysis' reshaped linguistics
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'MS Dhoni should have retired a long time ago'
MS Dhoni, once renowned as Indian cricket's top 'finisher', is facing scrutiny in IPL 2025 after failing to deliver with the bat for three consecutive matches. Despite his sharp wicket-keeping skills, Dhoni's declining performance and strike rate are major concerns for the Chennai Super Kings, now at ninth place. Although Dhoni continues to be sharp […]
Scorching April begins: IMD warns prolonged heatwave in Delhi, UP and Rajasthan
Kavya Maran loses cool after Abhishek, Travis Head flop again for SRH
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head faltered early in their IPL 2025 match against Gujarat Titans, with both falling to Mohammed Siraj. Despite a 50-run stand between Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen, Hyderabad struggled and ended with 152/8. Siraj's outstanding 4-17 helped restrict them, while Cummins and Shami added late runs.
'Stalin insulted PM Modi': Annamalai slams TN CM for skipping Rameswaram event
Who is Indian American Vaniya Agrawal who 'shamed' Microsoft CEOs
Microsoft's 50th anniversary event at its Redmond headquarters faced disruption twice by Pro-Palestine supporters who are women employees. They criticized the company's alleged role in aiding violence in Gaza through its technology, demanding Microsoft to cut ties with Israel.
'Any 1st yr student ...': Cong attacks PM over TN funds jab; BJP calls it 'smug lecture'
Ex-Finance Minister P Chidambaram challenges PM Modi's claim of increased funding to Tamil Nadu under NDA, explaining that economic metrics naturally rise over time. PM Modi states more funds allocated to the state, but DMK's MK Stalin criticizes the Center for neglecting Tamil Nadu's financial needs.
Rs 2 cr to Rs 12.25 cr star! Siraj hits 100-wicket mark in style
Mohammed Siraj reached the milestone of 100 wickets in the IPL during Gujarat Titans vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad match in 2025, becoming the 26th bowler in IPL history to do so. He now has 100 wickets in 97 matches, with 42 taken in powerplay, emphasizing his new-ball impact. Yuzvendra Chahal, who is currently playing for Punjab […]
Rishabh Pant fulfils Digvesh Rathi's long-awaited dream
Young spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi impresses in IPL 2025 with his performance and unique action resembling Sunil Narine. His economical bowling for Lucknow Super Giants earned him the Player of the Match award in a win over Mumbai Indians. Rishabh Pant helped Rathi meet his idol Narine in Kolkata. Emulating Narine, Rathi transformed his bowling […]
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