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In a significant step towards strengthening India’s mental health ecosystem, Mpower, an initiative of the Aditya Birla Education Trust (ABET) founded by Mrs Neerja Birla, has partnered with the globally renowned Behavioral Tech Institute (BTECH) to introduce a structured, evidence-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) programme in India. This programme represents an important step in addressing high-risk mental health conditions, with Mpower being among the early mental healthcare providers in India to introduce a structured and evidence-based DBT programme at scale , particularly for individuals at risk of suicide and self-harm. Representatives from Mpower, Behavioral Tech Institute, Marsh India, and participating clinicians during the ongoing DBT Intensive Training Programme in Mumbai The initiative, which is also supported by Marsh India as part of its CSR commitment to enabling mental health initiatives in India, is being implemented through an ongoing DBT Intensive Programme in Mumbai for the first cohort, marking the beginning of a year-long structured capability-building journey aligned with global standards followed by the Behavioral Tech Institute. It goes beyond one-time training and includes foundational and advanced modules, ongoing case-based consultation, team-based learning, and real-world clinical application, ensuring sustained capability building. India continues to face a significant mental health burden, with over 170,000 suicide deaths reported annually. Nearly 35-40 percent of these cases are among young people aged 15 to 29, with notable variations across gender. Despite this, access to structured and evidence-based interventions for high-risk individuals remains limited, particularly within public healthcare systems. The programme has brought together leading clinicians and institutions, including NIMHANS, Punjab Health Ministry, Sion Hospital, Nair Hospital, KEM Hospital, Thane Regional Mental Hospital, Mindset Wellness, and Masina Hospital, as part of its first cohort aimed at strengthening the public healthcare system, reflecting a growing and multi-institutional commitment to building frontline clinical capacity. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), developed by Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, is globally recognised for its effectiveness in reducing suicide attempts, self-harm behaviours, and psychiatric hospitalisations. Its structured and skills-based approach makes it particularly relevant for individuals experiencing severe emotional distress and those at high risk of suicide. Over the next five years, Mpower aims to build a robust network of DBT-trained clinicians and enable the adoption of structured DBT protocols across leading public and private healthcare institutions, helping to bridge the gap between clinical need and access to specialised care in India. Speaking on the initiative, Mrs Neerja Birla, Founder and Chairperson, Mpower and Aditya Birla Education Trust, said, “India is at a critical inflection point in its mental health journey. While awareness is increasing, there remains a significant gap between need and access, particularly for those at high risk of suicide and self-harm. DBT represents one of the most rigorously validated therapies globally for individuals in severe emotional distress. Through this collaboration, we aim to build clinical capability, equip practitioners with structured tools, and contribute to building more responsive and resilient mental healthcare communities in India by 2030.” Mr Sanjay Kedia, CEO, Marsh India and President and CEO, Marsh India Insurance Brokers Private Limited, added, “Mental health is integral to societal and economic resilience. Supporting structured and evidence-based approaches such as DBT aligns with our commitment to enabling stronger and more prepared communities.” Dean Lester, CEO, Behavioral Tech Institute said, “India’s need for high-quality and evidence-based mental health interventions is both urgent and significant. Through this collaboration, we are supporting the development of clinical capabilities aligned with global standards.” This programme represents an important step towards strengthening India’s mental healthcare ecosystem by building clinical capacity, enabling structured interventions, and improving outcomes for individuals at high risk. About Mpower Backed by Aditya Birla Education Trust, Mpower is a pioneering holistic mental health initiative, now marking a pioneering holistic mental health initiative marking a decade of impact in transforming mental health awareness and care in India.Since its inception in 2016, under the leadership of Mrs. Neerja Birla, Mpower has been committed to building an inclusive ecosystem where individuals and their caregivers receive professional support, compassionate care, and acceptance—free from stigma or discrimination. Through a multidisciplinary and integrated approach, Mpower delivers impact across a diverse ecosystem—including clinical services, outreach and awareness programs, institutional partnerships, helplines, educational initiatives such as Minds Matter, and sports-focused interventions like AMP . Over the past 10 years, Mpower has played a pivotal role in normalizing conversations around mental well-being, reaching millions through its care delivery, prevention programs, and large-scale partnerships—continuing to enable individuals to seek support with dignity, confidence, and hope. mpowerminds.com .
Explosions in Amritsar, Jalandhar part of BJP's Mission Punjab: AAP MP Sanjay Singh
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday (May 6, 2026) held the BJP responsible for the two explosions and said this was how the party was preparing for the upcoming Assembly elections in the State.
Find Of The Season For SRH: Wasim Jaffer On Rs 30 Lakh Star After PBKS Game
Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad put up an all-round show to humble Punjab Kings by 33 runs in their IPL 2026 game on Wednesday.
Chahal caught vaping inside flight to Hyderabad? Video trends
Hyderabad: Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal is once again making headlines, and this time too, it has nothing to do with his on-field performance. The Punjab Kings spinner has landed in controversy after a viral social media post alleged that he was seen vaping during a flight journey with his IPL teammates. The controversy began after Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Yuzvendra Chahal Caught Vaping Inside Flight? Internet Left Buzzing Over Viral Video
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Pratap Singh Bajwa Criticizes AAP, Claims Party is Deeply Involved in Corruption
Chandigarh, May 7: The political landscape in Punjab has intensified following a raid by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mohali. Pratap Singh Bajwa, the Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly and a senior Congress leader, has leveled serious allegations against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Bajwa claims ... Read more Pratap Singh Bajwa Criticizes AAP, Claims Party is Deeply Involved in Corruption
Yuzvendra Chahal seen vaping on flight, fresh firestorm after Riyan Parag row
A viral clip from Punjab Kings travel vlog sparked controversy after Yuzvendra Chahal appeared to vape during a flight to Hyderabad. However, eagle-eyed fans later claimed the spinner may have been holding a spray device and merely mimicking the act. The moment, which was removed from the original vlog, has now fuelled speculation that Chahal was playfully referencing the recent Riyan Parag vaping controversy.
IPL 2026: Shreyass Early Dismissal Was The Turning Point Of The Match, Says Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra: Punjab Kings chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad was effectively derailed by the early dismissal of captain Shreyas Iyer, according to former India opener Aakash Chopra, who termed the wicket the turning point of the contest which the visitors lost by 33 runs. In the fourth over of second innings, Iyer miscued a cutter from pacer Eshan Malings and was caught by skipper Pat Cummins, as he made five off as many balls. With him, Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya falling cheaply, PBKS could make only 202/7, despite Cooper Connolly hitting 107 off 59 balls, and suffer their third straight defeat. They had already lost two wickets. Theres a stat that if you lose two or more wickets in the Powerplay while chasing, you are on the back foot in about 70 per cent of matches. And this was the third wicket. It was a slightly slow surface. I know Cooper Connolly played really well, but on such pitches, you expect your experienced Indian batters to take you through when the ball isnt coming onto the bat easily. In that scenario, if Shreyas gets out early, especially in a big run chase, it becomes very difficult. Even against Delhi, despite those big starts from the openers, Punjab might have lost that game if not for those two dropped catches of Shreyas. Without him, it wasnt happening. Once he was out, the game was almost gone, said Chopra on JioHotstar. Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan hailed Cummins leadership and execution in dismissing opener Priyansh Arya in the opening over. The last time these two teams met, Priyansh got a halfcentury inside the Powerplay. The game was effectively over as they scored nearly 100 runs, which is why those 220 runs were chased down so easily. Even against Delhi, despite those big starts from the openers, Punjab might have lost that game if not for those two dropped catches of Shreyas. Without him, it wasnt happening. Once he was out, the game was almost gone, said Chopra on JioHotstar. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He was beaten first ball, and Cummins picked up on that. Knowing Priyansh doesnt play the upper cut, he brought the third man inside the circle and placed a fielder at deep midwicket, and the bluff worked perfectly. Priyansh tried to play a short ball outside off stump towards the leg side, and Cummins executed the line and length to perfection, he added. Article Source: IANS
BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh has sent a legal notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Mann had blamed the BJP for recent blasts in Jalandhar and Amritsar. Chugh demands proof or resignation. He states Mann undermined his office by making baseless accusations. The notice seeks withdrawal of statements and a public apology within seven days.
Deep Dasgupta Praises Nitish Reddy, Calls Him 'the Only Proper All-rounder' Of This Season
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta heaped praise on Nitish Kumar Reddy, calling him the only proper allrounder in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 season after his side Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 33 runs. Reddy once again contributed with the ball during SRHs strong bowling effort, striking early to dismiss Prabhsimran Singh in the powerplay as Punjabs chase faltered from the beginning. Thats a very valid point, how we perceive the impact of the allrounder. That is changing, and I hope that keeps changing and next season the role of the allrounder is recognised more as we go forward, Dasgupta said on ESPNcricinfo. What is heartening to see is even though there is this impact sub option, he has kind of found a niche for himself as an allrounder. We dont get to see too many all-rounders in this tournament. I think Nitish is the only proper all-rounder. Bats in the middle order, bowls more often than not for at least three to four overs. So, yeah, a proper allrounder, he added. SRH produced another dominant all-round performance at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, posting 235/4 before restricting Punjab Kings to 202/7 to climb to the top of the points table. SRH's batting unit laid the foundation for victory with aggressive contributions from Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen, who smashed half-centuries after Punjab dropped crucial chances in the field. Nitish also played a brilliant knock of 29 runs, which came off just 13 balls. Dasgupta also stressed that Reddys presence gives Hyderabad much-needed flexibility and balance in a format increasingly dominated by high-risk batting. I guess the impact rule, and how much thats taken potentially the allrounder out of it, so hes definitely done a lot of work behind the scenes over the last few months to get everything clicking as it is, Dasgupta said. Dasgupta also stressed that Reddys presence gives Hyderabad much-needed flexibility and balance in a format increasingly dominated by high-risk batting. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So you literally are looking at almost nine batters then. If you start with five bowlers and thats where the allrounders, somebody like Nitish, are so, so important. So you can actually get an extra batter in there knowing very well that this guy can give you four overs, he added. Article Source: IANS
Amanpreet Singh Gill Death: Indian cricket star Virat Kohli and former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh paid emotional tributes following the death of Amanpreet Singh Gill. The former India U-19 cricketer passed away at the age of 36 in Chandigarh and was remembered for his dedication to the sport and his contribution to Punjab cricket. Gill represented India in Youth ODIs and a Youth Test, while also playing several first-class matches for Punjab during his domestic cricket career.
Pat Cummins Strategy Shines in SRHs Victory Over Punjab Kings
Hyderabad, May 7: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured the top spot in the standings by defeating Punjab Kings by 33 runs in a match held at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday evening. James Franklin, the assistant coach of SRH, credited the victory to captain Pat Cummins tactical understanding and the strategy he devised for bowling. ... Read more Pat Cummins Strategy Shines in SRHs Victory Over Punjab Kings
Heinrich Klaasen shifts focus from strike rate to match-winning partnerships in IPL 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Heinrich Klaasen said he has given up chasing an unrealistic strike rate and taking extra risks in IPL 2026, where his focus is instead now on playing as per situations and stitching partnerships to keep the side in a strong position. Klaasens measured approach has been central to SRHs surge to the top of the IPL 2026 table after their 33run win over Punjab Kings, where he made 69 off 43 deliveries. Klaasen himself is now at the top of the IPL 2026 run-scoring charts with 494 runs in 11 games at an average of 54.89 and strike-rate of 157.32. I gave up on the idea that I have to do everything and score at a 300 strike-rate every time I go out to bat. Im playing the situation in front of me and trying to bat as well as possible within the partnership, Im in. At the moment I'm very fortunate that a player like Nitish is hitting the ball so cleanly that it takes a lot of pressure off me. I dont have to take extra risks, and Im just making sure I put the team in a decent position for the bowlers to have enough to defend. The runs dont mean anything if we dont win games of cricket. The team is playing wonderful cricket at the moment. Were peaking at the right time. Hopefully, we can secure a good playoff spot, and we dont take these wins for granted, said Klaasen on JioHotstar. The former South African batter also ruled out any chance of returning from international cricket retirement. No, I am not worried about that. Ive made my peace with it. Ive made the right decision and Im looking forward to a new chapter in my career. Ive been enjoying cricket without international commitments. The runs dont mean anything if we dont win games of cricket. The team is playing wonderful cricket at the moment. Were peaking at the right time. Hopefully, we can secure a good playoff spot, and we dont take these wins for granted, said Klaasen on JioHotstar. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Pat Cummins-led SRH will now head to Ahmedabad for an important clash against Gujarat Titans, to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on May 12. Article Source: IANS
Shocked and saddened: Kohli mourns death of former teammate Amanpreet Gill
Virat Kohli and the cricket fraternity mourned the untimely demise of former Punjab cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill, who passed away at 36. Gill, an ex-India U-19 pacer, represented Punjab and was part of the inaugural IPL season with Kings XI Punjab. Tributes poured in from former teammates and the Punjab Cricket Association.
BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh has sent a legal notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The notice demands an apology for Mann's remarks allegedly linking the BJP to recent blast incidents in Punjab. Chugh accuses Mann of tarnishing the BJP's reputation. The notice warns of legal action if Mann fails to comply within seven days.
Shocked And Saddened: Kohli Mourns Former U19 Teammate Amanpreet Gills Demise
The Punjab Cricket Association: India's charismatic batter Virat Kohli expressed grief over the passing of his former India Under-19 teammate Amanpreet Singh Gill, who died at the age of 36 in Chandigarh on Wednesday, leaving the cricket fraternity in mourning. Kohli took to social media to pay tribute to Gill and extend condolences to his family and loved ones. The two had shared the dressing room during their early cricketing days in the India Under-19 setup. Shocked and saddened to hear about Amanpreet Gills passing. Sending prayers and strength to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace. Om Shanti, Kohli wrote in his heartfelt message on X. Gill, a right-arm medium pacer, represented the Punjab cricket team in six first-class matches during his domestic career and was also part of Kings XI Punjab in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Though his playing career was brief, he remained closely connected with cricket and continued contributing to the sport in Punjab after retirement. He represented India in several youth ODIs and a three-day youth Test in 2007, touring England, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka during that period. However, Gill missed out on selection for the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2008-winning India squad led by Kohli. The Punjab Cricket Association mourned his demise in an official statement and remembered him as a committed servant of Punjab cricket. The Punjab Cricket Association deeply mourns the sad loss of Amanpreet Singh Gill, former Punjab cricketer and Member of the Senior Selection Committee, Punjab. He served Punjab cricket with dedication and passion, representing teams like India Under-19s, Kings XI Punjab, and Punjab, the PCA said in its statement. The association also extended condolences to Gills family and prayed for strength during the difficult time. According to the PCA, his cremation is scheduled to take place at the Manimajra Cremation Ground in Chandigarh. Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan also expressed grief over Gills untimely demise and offered condolences to his family and friends. Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of former Punjab cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill at such a young age. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and everyone who knew him. Om Shanti, Dhawan wrote on X. Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan also expressed grief over Gills untimely demise and offered condolences to his family and friends. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Deeply saddened to hear about Amanpreet Singh Gills passing. Shared the dressing room in our early days, he was a quiet, hardworking cricketer who loved the game. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace. Om Shanti, Yuvraj wrote on X. Article Source: IANS
Punjab Board Result 2026: When will PSEB release Class 10, 12 scores?
Punjab School Education Board is set to release Class 10 and 12 results for 2026 imminently. Students can expect scorecards online soon. The board has a history of strong pass rates, with Class 10 exceeding 95% and Class 12 remaining stable. Girls continue to lead academically over boys in both examinations. Prepare your roll numbers for quick access.
James Franklin explains SRHs bowling strategy after win over Punjab Kings
James Franklin explains SRHs bowling strategy after win over Punjab Kings
Sairaj Bahutule reacts to another Punjab Kings defeat, dropped catches and more
Sairaj Bahutule reacts to another Punjab Kings defeat, dropped catches and more
'The Batters Have Been On Fire': Cummins Hails SRH Batting After Win Over PBKS
Openers Abhishek Sharma: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins has lavished praise on the team's batting unit for their attacking approach after SRH registered a commanding 33-run victory over Punjab Kings on Wednesday to climb to the top of the IPL 2026 points table. After aggressive half-centuries, mixed with some luck courtesy of crucial dropped catches, from Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan propelled SRH to a daunting 235/4, a disciplined bowling performance led by skipper Pat Cummins ensured victory for SRH despite Cooper Connollys sensational maiden IPL century for PBKS. Lots of experience. The batters have been on fire, so you dont have to do too much. Sit back and everyone kind of looks after themselves, and its a good feeling around the group at the moment, Cummins said in a video released by IPL on X. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head provided a rapid start before Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen took charge in the middle overs with attacking half-centuries. Ishan Kishan, who survived multiple chances, including dropped catches and a missed stumping, made full use of the chances to score 55. Klaasen also capitalised on an early lifeline and smashed 69 to take SRH comfortably beyond the 200-run mark. Cummins reserved special praise for Kishan, who was the captain of the team in the first seven matches in his absence. The Australian jokingly said that he had made the plan to come back after SRH started winning under Kishan's leadership, following a poor start. Obviously, Ishan was excellent at the start. I wasnt sure I was going to come back, but then we started winning, so I thought, oh, Id better come back. But no, its been good fun. The bowlings coming out all right. Im feeling fresh. The team looks after itself, he added. Chasing a big total, the Punjab Kings lost early wickets as Cummins and Nitish Kumar Reddy struck inside the power play. Eshan Malinga added further pressure with the wicket of PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer. Obviously, Ishan was excellent at the start. I wasnt sure I was going to come back, but then we started winning, so I thought, oh, Id better come back. But no, its been good fun. The bowlings coming out all right. Im feeling fresh. The team looks after itself, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score With this win, SRH have 12 points in 11 matches. The 2016 winners will next face the Gujarat Titans (GT) after a six-day break on May 12. Article Source: IANS
Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer admitted that while his side enjoyed a fairytale start to the 2026 IPL season, their recent slump is a worrying sign heading into the business end of the tournament
IPL 2026: Cummins Bluff Of Arya, Detailed Planning Gave SRH Early Edge, Says Franklin
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) assistant coach James Franklin credited skipper Pat Cummins tactical nous of bluffing Priyansh Arya and the execution of the detailed planning by the bowling group for playing a vital hand in their 33-run win over Punjab Kings. At the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Cummins set the tone in the powerplay by bluffing Arya with a bouncer outside offstump, with an aim to exploit the batters preference for the pull over the upper cut. Arya duly fell into the trap by pulling straight to Eshan Malinga at deep square leg. Cummins spell of 2-34 eventually played a decisive hand in SRH going to top spot in the points table. I think it was a little bit pre-planned. Obviously the bowlers do a lot of work with Varun Aaron, our bowling coach, pre-games and I think sometimes you don't necessarily have to quite bowl the ball that maybe the field is expecting. I think we saw the ball before that he bowled with a pretty good bounce on the same sort of line and he obviously called the bluff a little bit, executed the same sort of delivery and created the opportunity. So, where the strengths and weaknesses are of the opposition batters, obviously all our bowlers are well across it and Pat was able to expose that and create an opportunity and we obviously got that first breakthrough, said Franklin in the post-match press conference. He added that feedback from SRHs batters after the first innings shaped the bowling plans. I think we found from the feedback from our batters, particularly from the first innings was. As the innings went on, they found that the pitch was slowing down quite a lot and they found that when the Punjab bowlers were bowling off pace cutters into the wicket, it was a little bit harder to hit. So that was the feedback that our bowling group got and obviously we used it a lot throughout that innings when we bowled. So, particularly when you bat first in games, how you then try and execute your bowling plans has a lot to do with obviously the batting feedback on how the pitch is playing so we use that advantage from batting first today to implement into our bowling innings. Franklin highlighted the role of detailed planning SRH bowlers do in stopping opposition batters from making big runs. Again I'm not privy to too much of the in-depth bowling chats because I'm sort of looking after a slightly different space within the group. But all I'll say is that the detail that Varun goes through with the bowling group in conjunction obviously with Pat Cummins and Dan, the head coach, are very detailed and I think you have to be detailed nowadays because of how powerful batting units are, particularly top threes, top fours of all the IPL teams and particularly the power plays. Franklin highlighted the role of detailed planning SRH bowlers do in stopping opposition batters from making big runs. Again I'm not privy to too much of the in-depth bowling chats because I'm sort of looking after a slightly different space within the group. Also Read: Live Cricket Score But on the same note we know as well that a team like Punjab do bat deep and obviously Cooper batted fantastically well for his first IPL 100 which I'm sure he'll be proud of. But our bowling group, I think their execution as a whole group right throughout the 20 overs of us bowling was pretty spot on for what the conditions in the game needed, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
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Heinrich Klaasens explosive 69 and Ishan Kishans fifty guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to 235/4 as SRH defeated Punjab Kings by 33 runs despite Cooper Connollys unbeaten century in IPL 2026.
IPL 2026: Connolly A Good All-rounder In The Making, Got Good Head On Shoulders, Says Bahutule
Cooper Connolly: Batting all-rounder Cooper Connolly has drawn high praise from Punjab Kings spinbowling coach Sairaj Bahutule, who described him as a very good allrounder in the making and someone who has the right temperament to succeed at the highest level. Connolly, 22, has been the sides most consistent batter this season, much like how his idol Shaun Marsh was for the side in IPL 2008. His unbeaten 107 off 59 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday night underlined his growing stature in the tournament despite PBKS falling short by 33 runs and getting their third straight loss of the season. Connolly, who bowls leftarm spin, has not been used with the ball in IPL 2026 owing to Cricket Australia (CA) saying that hes managing a back issue. He is somebody who's very positive and he's a great potential. Definitely he'll play a long period for Australia. He's a very good allrounder in the making, fabulous fielder and he's got a good head on his shoulders. He's a team man. For conditions here, we knew at some stage (that) it was a losing cause. But he just made sure that the momentum is on and see how we can get closer to the total. Because obviously things like these also help us in our net runrate. That's what he did beautifully. I think he's learning about being in India, playing in the conditions and the way he has adapted as an overseas player has been fabulous to see at that age (22) to come and to really play in different venues, different pitches and perform so well, said Bahutule in the post-match press conference. But dropped catches also cost PBKS dearly against SRH. Connolly himself, along with Shashank Singh and Lockie Ferguson, put down straightforward chances that allowed Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen to capitalise. Kishan went on to score 55 off 32 balls, while Klaasen made 69 off 43 deliveries. Bahutule admitted the missed opportunities in fielding hurt the side. It was very important for us to execute our plans and we did execute them. Unfortunately, catches were dropped and I think that hurt us. It was very important to take those catches because they are such players (Kishan and Klaasen) that if you tend to drop catches they will score and score quickly. I think definitely catching could have changed the momentum of the game. There would have been fresh batters on the pitch and we could have executed our plans more effectively and then ended up maybe giving more than 50 runs less, he added. Bahutule acknowledged the psychological impact of repeated misses but backed his players, especially Shashank, to recover from it. Sometimes a player, for example, is not getting runs, there are a few innings (in) which he doesn't get runs and he starts thinking as to why he's not getting runs; a bowler also starts getting hit and he wonders as to what is the reason why I'm getting hit. Fielding is the same thing - if you keep dropping catches there is a sort of doubt created in the mind in terms of whether I'm catching properly or am I taking the pressure, am I being too anxious things like that come creeping (in). But I think all the players of our team, they are well-equipped in terms of handling pressure and the way they have been doing so well in the fielding in the first half, it has been exceptional. So again, I think it's important that we go back and reflect on things as to how we can have the right person at the right place or tweak it around. Fielding is the same thing - if you keep dropping catches there is a sort of doubt created in the mind in terms of whether I'm catching properly or am I taking the pressure, am I being too anxious things like that come creeping (in). Also Read: Live Cricket Score But being a professional player, you should understand the technique, understand the method in which every ball which goes up has to be caught. So I think players are aware of it is the question of just executing it. Article Source: IANS
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Punjab Kings' strong start is faltering with three consecutive losses, raising concerns about their playoff security. Sloppy fielding and a top-order batting collapse against Sunrisers Hyderabad highlighted recent struggles. While mathematically still in a good position, the team needs to quickly address these issues to avoid entering the playoffs with a losing momentum. Punjab remain in control of qualification mathematically. But unless they quickly clean up the details, they risk entering the playoffs - if they get there - carrying the form of a fading side rather than a genuine contender.
'Ball was bouncing unusually': R Ashwin decodes PBKS fielding woes vs SRH
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IPL 2026: SRH Beat PBKS By 33 Runs To Go Top Of Table
A clinical display with both bat and ball helped Sunrisers Hyderabad register a 33-run win over Punjab Kings in Match 49 of the Indian Premier League 2026 season at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday, May 6, a result that pushed Hyderabad to the top of the points table.
SRH Claims Top Spot in IPL 2026 After Victory Over Punjab Kings
Hyderabad, May 7: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has ascended to the top of the IPL 2026 standings. In a match held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday, SRH defeated Punjab Kings, pushing them to second place. SRH batted first, scoring 235 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their 20 overs. Punjab Kings ... Read more SRH Claims Top Spot in IPL 2026 After Victory Over Punjab Kings
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Punjab recorded the second-highest drug overdose deaths in 2024 with 106 fatalities, a rise from the previous year. While no longer topping the national list, the state also reported the highest number of NDPS Act cases related to possession for trafficking, highlighting ongoing drug-related challenges.
Cooper Connolly creates historic IPL milestone, youngest overseas batter to
Young Australian Cooper Connolly achieved IPL history with a stunning unbeaten 107 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, becoming the youngest overseas batter to score a century. Despite his remarkable knock, Punjab Kings fell short by 33 runs. Connolly's century, his first in the IPL, showcased a brilliant lone-hand effort in a high-scoring chase.
IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma scripts history, hits 300 sixes to enter elite club
Abhishek Sharma's explosive 35 off 13 balls, including four sixes, propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a strong start against Punjab Kings. His quickfire cameo saw him reach a personal milestone of 300 T20 sixes in India. Despite fielding lapses, SRH posted a formidable 235/4, with significant contributions from Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan.
Punjab Kings pay for poor fielding as SRH OutKlaas them to top points table
HYDERABAD, May 6: A profligate Punjab Kings put down catches at the drop of a hat as Sunrisers Hyderabad buried them under a huge total, winning their IPL contest by 33 runs to move to the top of the points table here on Wednesday. Heinrich Klaasen continued his manic consistency with a 43-ball-69 while Ishan Kishan struck 32-ball-55 in Sunrisers more than healthy total of 235 for 4. On a placid track, SRH skipper Pat Cummins (2/34 in 4 overs) [] The post Punjab Kings pay for poor fielding as SRH OutKlaas them to top points table appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Parmish Verma Praises Sonal Chauhan: Her Presence Eases Tension and Overthinking
Mumbai, May 7: Popular Punjabi actor and singer Parmish Verma is currently in the spotlight for his upcoming film Shera. In this project, he stars alongside actress Sonal Chauhan, who is making her debut in the Punjabi film industry. Parmish shared his experiences working with Sonal during the shooting. Parmish Verma remarked, Sonal remained incredibly ... Read more Parmish Verma Praises Sonal Chauhan: Her Presence Eases Tension and Overthinking
SRH Sets Massive Target of 236 Runs Against PBKS in IPL 2026
Hyderabad, May 7: In the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has set a daunting target of 236 runs for Punjab Kings (PBKS). SRH aims to secure a victory to climb to the top of the points table. Batting first after losing the toss at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, ... Read more SRH Sets Massive Target of 236 Runs Against PBKS in IPL 2026
Punjabs Law and Order Deteriorates Under Bhagwant Manns Government: Rajiv Ranjan
Patna, May 7: Rajiv Ranjan, the national spokesperson for the Janata Dal United (JDU), expressed his views on recent bombings in Punjab, the political situation in West Bengal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhis reactions, and the upcoming Bihar cabinet oath-taking ceremony. In an interview with a news agency, Ranjan stated that the bombings in Punjab appear ... Read more Punjabs Law and Order Deteriorates Under Bhagwant Manns Government: Rajiv Ranjan
Navjot Kaur Sidhu Criticizes Punjab Government Over Recent Bombings
Amritsar, May 7: Navjot Kaur Sidhu, founder of the Bharatiya Rashtravadi Party (BRP), has sharply criticized the Punjab government following the recent bomb blasts in Jalandhar and Amritsar. She raised serious concerns about intelligence failures and the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. In response to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns accusations against ... Read more Navjot Kaur Sidhu Criticizes Punjab Government Over Recent Bombings
Chennaiyin FC Falls to Punjab FC in Last-Minute Own Goal
Chennai, May 7: In a thrilling encounter in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026, Punjab FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Chennaiyin FC on Wednesday. Despite a strong offensive display throughout the match, Chennaiyins efforts were thwarted by a last-minute own goal. In the 11th minute, Pritam made a remarkable defensive save on the ... Read more Chennaiyin FC Falls to Punjab FC in Last-Minute Own Goal
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SRH Claims Top Spot in IPL 2026 After Defeating PBKS by 33 Runs
Hyderabad, May 7: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has ascended to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 points table. The team secured a 33-run victory against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 49th match of the season on Wednesday. With 7 wins out of 11 matches, SRH jumped two spots to claim the top position. ... Read more SRH Claims Top Spot in IPL 2026 After Defeating PBKS by 33 Runs
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PTI Hyderabad A profligate Punjab Kings put down catches at the drop of a hat as Sunrisers Hyderabad buried them under a huge total, winning their IPL contest by 33 runs to move to the top of the points table here on Wednesday. Heinrich Klaasen continued his manic consistency with a 43-ball-69 while Ishan Kishan []
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Former Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan Registers Marriage With Sophie Shine In Gurugram
Shikhar Dhawan Foundation: Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan registered his marriage with Sophie Shine, with whom he tied the knot in February 2026, at the registrar's office in Gurugram on Wednesday. Dhawan, who hails from Delhi, completed the formalities at the marriage registrars office along with his wife, Sophie Shine, signing the marriage documents in the presence of family members and a priest, according to news reports on Wednesday. The 46-year-old Dhawan had tied the knot with Sophie in an intimate ceremony in the Delhi-NCR region on February 21, 2026. The couple, who met in Dubai and dated for over a year, made their relationship public in 2025. Sophie, an Irish professional product consultant, currently leads the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation. The couple had earlier got engaged on January 12 this year. This is Dhawan's second marriage. He was earlier married to Melbourne-based Aesha Mukerji in 2012. Dhawan was granted a divorce on October 5, 2023, on grounds of mental cruelty by his estranged wife, Aesha Mukerji, with whom he has a son named Zoravar. The 46-year-old left-handed batter played for India in all three formats between 2010 and 2022, making his Test debut against Australia on March 14, 2013. He scored 2,315 in 34 Tests at an average of 40.61, scoring seven hundreds and five fifties. He had a top score of 190. This is Dhawan's second marriage. He was earlier married to Melbourne-based Aesha Mukerji in 2012. Dhawan was granted a divorce on October 5, 2023, on grounds of mental cruelty by his estranged wife, Aesha Mukerji, with whom he has a son named Zoravar. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He also had a successful career in the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2008 to 2024, playing for Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings. He had represented Delhi at the domestic level from 2004 to 2024. Article Source: IANS
'We dropped too many catches' - Shreyas Iyer rues sloppy PBKS performance
Punjab Kings dropped three catches and missed one stumping chance, as Sunrisers Hyderabad raced away to a 33-run win and the top of the table
In disbelief! Chahal's reaction to dropped catches goes viral - Watch
Yuzvendra Chahal endured a frustrating night as Punjab Kings dropped multiple catches off his bowling during the loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. SRH batters Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan capitalised on the missed chances to help post 235 runs. Chahal now has six dropped catches off his bowling this IPL season, the most for any bowler in IPL 2026.
Former Cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill Passes Away at 36, Punjab Cricket Association Pays Tribute
New Delhi, May 7: Former cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill has passed away at the age of 36 in Chandigarh. His death has sent shockwaves through the domestic cricket community. Gill was known for his skills as a medium pacer. He shared the dressing room with several prominent Indian cricketers and was regarded as a dedicated ... Read more Former Cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill Passes Away at 36, Punjab Cricket Association Pays Tribute
'Dropped catches cost us'- Iyer rues missed chances as PBKS suffer third straight defeat
Sunrisers Hyderabad ascended to the IPL 2026 summit after a commanding victory over Punjab Kings. Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan's explosive batting, aided by dropped catches, propelled SRH to 235/4. Despite Cooper Connolly's brilliant unbeaten century, PBKS faltered, managing 202/7. Captain Shreyas Iyer lamented costly fielding errors as the decisive factor in their third consecutive loss.
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Punjab Police, central agencies and the Army have begun a coordinated probe, with the National Investigation Agency and intelligence units also expected to join.
Chennaiyin FC Faces Last-Minute Defeat Against Punjab FC in ISL Showdown
Chennai, May 7: In a thrilling encounter in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026, Punjab FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC on Wednesday. Despite displaying aggressive gameplay throughout the match, a last-minute own goal dashed Chennaiyins hopes of securing at least a point. In the 11th minute, Pritam made a spectacular save ... Read more Chennaiyin FC Faces Last-Minute Defeat Against Punjab FC in ISL Showdown
Amanpreet Singh Gill, Virat Kohli's Ex-U19 Teammate, Dies; Yuvraj Singh Pays Tribute
Former India U-19 and Punjab medium pacer Amanpreet Singh Gill died at the age of 36 in Chandigarh on Wednesday, leaving the cricket fraternity in mourning
Former Punjab Cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill Passes Away At 36, PCA, Yuvi Pay Tribute
The Punjab Cricket Association: Former Punjab cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill has passed away at the age of 36 in Chandigarh, leaving the domestic cricket fraternity in shock and grief. A medium pacer who once shared the dressing room with some of Indias biggest cricketing names, Gill was remembered as a dedicated and humble figure in Punjab cricket. Gill represented Punjab in six first-class matches during his career and was also part of Kings XI Punjab in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League. Beyond his playing days, he remained closely associated with the game and was serving as a member of Punjabs senior selection committee. The Punjab Cricket Association mourned his demise in an official statement, recalling his long-standing contribution to the sport in the state. The association noted that Gill had served Punjab cricket with dedication and passion, having represented teams such as India Under-19s, Punjab, and Kings XI Punjab. The PCA also extended condolences to his family and loved ones, praying for strength for those grieving his loss. According to the association, his cremation is scheduled to take place at the Manimajra Cremation Ground in Chandigarh. The Punjab Cricket Association mourned his demise in an official statement, recalling his long-standing contribution to the sport in the state. The association noted that Gill had served Punjab cricket with dedication and passion, having represented teams such as India Under-19s, Punjab, and Kings XI Punjab. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh also paid tribute to his former teammate and friend. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Yuvraj remembered Gill as a quiet, hardworking cricketer who loved the game, adding that they had shared the dressing room during their early cricketing years. He conveyed his condolences to Gills family and prayed for his soul to rest in peace. Article Source: IANS
Connollys unbeaten ton in vain after SRH defeat PBKS by 33 runs
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Punjab Kings by 33 runs to move to the top of the IPL table after posting 235/4. Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan starred with the bat, while Punjabs poor fielding and dropped catches proved costly. Cooper Connollys unbeaten century was not enough as PBKS slumped to their third straight loss and ninth consecutive defeat in Hyderabad.
IPL 2026: Defending Target Against Punjab Kings Was Clinical, Says POTM Cummins
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Skipper Pat Cummins led the way with both his bowling and his words, earning the Player of the Match award for his impressive 2/40 as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Punjab Kings by 33 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal. Reflecting on the game, Cummins said, I fell really good. Came into this fresh. Not much has worked for any team in the powerplay, really. We've got lots of options. Punjab are a really good side. I thought the batters getting off to what we did was sensational. No matter what the score is, bowling second against that side was clinical. SRHs victory was built on strong batting followed by disciplined bowling, with Cummins playing a key role in both areas. After an explosive start from Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, Hyderabad kept their momentum through the middle overs. Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen, both given second chances due to dropped catches, capitalized with smooth half-centuries that pushed SRH past the 200-run mark, setting up a tough total. Cummins acknowledged the teams ability to adjust to conditions, especially on a pitch that wasn't entirely straightforward. We're pretty good at playing at our pace. It's just trying to max out. We're not good during the day at home! It gripped a little, which suits our bowlers. We've seen it before and we can adjust, he noted, highlighting SRHs awareness of strategy. SRHs victory was built on strong batting followed by disciplined bowling, with Cummins playing a key role in both areas. After an explosive start from Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, Hyderabad kept their momentum through the middle overs. Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen, both given second chances due to dropped catches, capitalized with smooth half-centuries that pushed SRH past the 200-run mark, setting up a tough total. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Although Marcus Stoinis and Cooper Connolly tried to recover, the early losses were too damaging. Connolly stood firm with a brave unbeaten 107, showing composure under pressure, but he lacked support from the other end as the required run rate kept increasing. Good result for Connolly. Good to see the Aussies do well. Hope so it's our season. Article Source: IANS
Virat Kohli's U-19 Teammate Amanpreet Singh Gill Dies at 36
Gill, who was Virat Kohli's U-19 teammate, featured in six first-class matches for Punjab, picking up 11 wickets
IPL Points Table: SRH climb to top spot; PBKS suffer three consecutive losses
Sunrisers Hyderabad surged to the top of the IPL 2026 table with a dominant win over Punjab Kings. Riding on strong batting performances, SRH posted a massive total, securing a crucial victory. This result reshaped the standings, with Punjab slipping to second and several teams vying for playoff spots.
Updated IPL 2026 Points Table: Sunrisers Hyderabad Dethrone Punjab Kings From Top Spot
Heinrich Klaasen (69) and Ishan Kishan (55) made Punjab Kings pay dearly for their sloppy fielding, powering Sunrisers Hyderabad to a handsome 41-run win to jump to the top of the table in the IPL 2026.
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IPL 2026: All-round SRH Soar To Top Of Table With 33-run Victory Over PBKS
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a strong all-around performance to overpower Punjab Kings by 33 runs in Match 49 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Their explosive batting, followed by disciplined bowling, played a key role, while PBKS' poor fielding proved costly in this high-scoring match. Dropped catches off both Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen came back to haunt Punjab. The pair capitalised on important half-centuries, helping SRH secure a commanding total and ultimately take control of the game. Batting first, SRH again showed their aggressive approach right from the start. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head set the pace with a quick beginning, continuing to dominate during the Power-play. They attacked early, pushing SRH forward and putting pressure on the PBKS bowlers. Even after losing an early wicket, the momentum hardly changed. The real damage happened in the middle overs when PBKS let the game slip away. Ishan Kishan, benefitting from numerous lifelinesincluding dropped catches and a missed stumpingmade the most of his opportunities. He scored a brisk 55, shifting gears effectively to keep the scoring rate high. Heinrich Klaasen also benefited from an early reprieve. He made Punjab pay with a fluent half-century, allowing SRH to easily pass the 200-run mark. Their contributions, along with some late acceleration, lifted Sunrisers Hyderabad to a huge total, leaving Punjab Kings with a tough chase. The fielding mistakes, especially the dropped chances of two well-set batters, proved decisive moments that shifted the game solidly in SRHs favour. In response, Punjab Kings struggled to find the sustained momentum needed for such a challenging chase. Although there were brief moments of brilliance, the innings lacked the consistency to challenge SRHs large total. Sunrisers Hyderabad made a dream start with the ball, ripping through Punjab Kings top order inside the first six overs to seize complete control of the chase. The damage was swift and brutal as both openers, Priyansh Arya (1 off 3) and Prabhsimran Singh (3 off 4), were sent back within the first seven balls - marking their lowest combined return in 26 innings together. Pat Cummins set the tone with clever captaincy, deceiving Arya with a short ball after pushing mid-on back, while Nitish Kumar Reddy struck immediately to remove Prabhsimran. Eshan Malinga then piled on the pressure by dismissing Shreyas Iyer, who mistimed a hard-length delivery straight to mid-off. At 57/3 in the powerplay, despite the scoring rate, PBKS were already on the back foot, needing 179 runs off 84 balls. Amid the early collapse, Marcus Stoinis and Cooper Connolly attempted to steady the innings with a counter-attacking 33-run unbeaten stand, both contributing 22 runs each. Stoinis took the aggressive route, smashing Sakib Hussain for 19 in an over, while Connolly found boundaries off Malinga to keep the scoreboard ticking. Their partnership helped PBKS recover to an extent, but with three key wickets already down, the chase remained an uphill task, leaving SRH firmly in command. Cooper Connolly stood out with a steady knock, reaching a well-crafted half-century off 34 balls. He displayed maturity under pressure, trying to anchor the innings and keep PBKS in the game despite the increasing required rate. However, the target continued to rise out of reach. At one point, they needed 106 runs off 31 balls, making the task seem nearly impossible. SRH bowlers maintained control, mixing their lengths well and taking advantage of the slowing pitch. Regular wickets further diminished Punjabs hopes and inhibited any late push. Connollys resistance remained one of the few bright spots in a challenging chase as he brought up his first T20 hundred, ending on an unbeaten 107 as Sunrisers Hyderabad soared to the top of the table with a 33-run victory. However, the target continued to rise out of reach. At one point, they needed 106 runs off 31 balls, making the task seem nearly impossible. SRH bowlers maintained control, mixing their lengths well and taking advantage of the slowing pitch. Regular wickets further diminished Punjabs hopes and inhibited any late push. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Sunrisers Hyderabad 235/4 in 20 overs (Heinrich Klaasen 69, Ishan Kishan 55; Yuzvendra Chahal 1-32) beat Punjab Kings 202/7 in 20 overs (Cooper Connolly 107 not out, Marcus Stoinis 28; Pat Cummins 2-34, Shivang Kumar 2-45) by 33 runs. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Klaasen, Kishan power SRH to 33-run win, top spot
Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a commanding 41-run victory over Punjab Kings. Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan's strong batting performances set a high target. Punjab Kings struggled in their chase, with Cooper Connolly's century being a lone highlight. This win propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to the top of the IPL standings. Punjab Kings faced their third consecutive defeat.
IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad Beat PBKS By 33 Runs, Move Top of Table
Klaasen and Kishan made Punjab Kings pay dearly for their sloppy fielding, powering SRH to a handsome 41-run win to jump to the top of the table in the IPL
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Former teammate of Virat Kohli passes away at 36; Yuvraj Singh pays tribute
Cricketing circles mourn the loss of Amanpreet Singh Gill, a former Punjab fast bowler and Kings XI Punjab player. He passed away at 36. Yuvraj Singh remembered him as a quiet, hardworking cricketer. Gill also served on Punjab's senior selection committee. His contributions to the game and his presence are deeply missed. The cause of death remains undisclosed.
What my grandmother taught me about language
It began in the most unremarkable way, like many things in childhood do, without any sense that what I was seeing would stay with me for years, and yet, looking back now, I realize that what seemed ordinary at the time was quietly teaching me something I would only understand much later. My grandmother, my dadi amma, was a deeply conversational person, someone who carried within her a natural warmth, an ease with people that did not depend on shared backgrounds or formal introductions. She had a way of sitting with someone and, within minutes, dissolving the distance that usually exists between strangers. And yet, she knew only one language, Kashmiri, and that was the world she inhabited, the world she carried with her wherever she went. In our neighborhood, there lived an elderly Hindu couple, known to everyone for their simplicity and quiet dignity. The husband, Bhagat Lal Chand, was a respected and sincere man, someone who spoke both Kashmiri and Sarazi, a local colloquial language, and who moved through life with a kind of grounded gentleness. His wife, however, spoke only Sarazi; she did not know Kashmiri at all, not even in fragments. And yet, over time, a quiet but deeply meaningful friendship formed between her and my grandmother. After my fathers passing, my grandmother came to live with us, and from that point on, my childhood unfolded largely in her presence, shaped in quiet but lasting ways by her personality, her stories, and her way of being with the world. She was not just someone who lived with us; she became, in many ways, the emotional and cultural center of that phase of my life. She was a natural storyteller, and much of my childhood was carried along by those nightly moments when I would sleep beside her, waiting for what felt like the most anticipated part of the day. She seemed to carry within her memory hundreds of stories, and they flowed effortlessly, without pause or hesitation. There were stories of Shala Kaak, of Aziz Joo, of Himal Nagrai, and of many other characters whose names I may not fully remember now, but whose presence shaped my imagination in ways that have stayed with me. She did not read from a book, nor did she ever seem to search for the next line; the stories simply emerged, alive and complete, albeit with the added spice of her made-up humour, as though they had always been a part of her. In many ways, she was the keeper of our familys memory, a living archive of its past, its struggles, its peculiar characters, and its quiet inheritances. At the same time, she was a deeply strong and courageous woman, someone who had endured more than she ever chose to speak about openly, and yet carried herself with a quiet dignity and resilience that left a lasting impression on me. After my fathers passing, her health did begin to change, and she developed problems with her heart, but even then, there was something in her spirit that remained untouched, something that refused to be defined by illness or loss. It was during those same years that her bond with that neighbor, the elderly woman who spoke only Sarazi, became something I began to notice more closely. They would sit together in the lawn for long stretches of time, often in the soft light of the afternoon or as evening quietly settled in, and they would talk, or at least, that is what it appeared to be. My grandmother would speak in Kashmiri, and the other woman would respond in Sarazi, and neither of them understood the others language in any formal or structured sense. There was no shared vocabulary, no grammar that connected them, no linguistic bridge as we ordinarily understand it. And yet, they would sit for hours, exchanging words, gestures, expressions, pauses, as if no such barrier existed at all. Sometimes they would laugh together, in a way that suggested something deeply understood, and at other times, they would grow quiet, their voices softening, and they would begin to cry. As a child, I found this both fascinating and confusing. I remember asking my grandmother, with the kind of insistence that children have when something does not make immediate sense, how she could possibly understand what the other woman was saying. I told her quite plainly that she did not know Sarazi, and therefore, she could not understand her. And she responded in a way that seemed almost effortless, as if the question itself was unnecessary. She said, no, no, she was telling me about her son, about her life, about the difficulties she has faced, and there was no hesitation in her voice, no sense that she was guessing or imagining. She spoke with the quiet certainty of someone who had truly understood. That stayed with me. Years later, when my grandmother passed away, that same woman came to our home, and she wept for hours, not as someone fulfilling a social obligation, but as someone grieving a deeply personal loss, a connection that had been real, intimate, and meaningful, despite the absence of a shared language in the conventional sense. For a long time, I did not have the words to understand what I had witnessed in those moments, but much later, I came across a reflection attributed toHazrat Inayat Khan, and something in it immediately brought me back to those afternoons in the lawn: There is the story of the Apostles who instantly knew many languages. This does not mean they knew French, English, German, or Spanish. Rather, they knew the language of every soul, that every soul began to speak to them, and they began to communicate with every person. The meaning of revelation is the understanding of the language of the soul. And when I read this, I began to realize that perhaps what I had witnessed was not something extraordinary in the sense of being rare, but something fundamental that we often fail to recognize, because we are too accustomed to thinking of language only in terms of words, grammar, and formal understanding. There is a verse of Holy Quran that has stayed with me as well, one that seems to echo this idea from another direction: And He taught Adam the names of all things This Quranic verse is often read as a religious statement, but it points to something far deeper, something that touches the very origin of human consciousness. To be human is not simply to exist, but to name, to relate, to bring order to what would otherwise remain chaotic through the act of meaning-making. Language, then, begins to appear not merely as an invention of mankind, but as a kind of revelation, a way through which we participate in the ongoing process of becoming. In every act of naming, something within us also takes shape. I was reminded of this again in a different context when a friend of mine, who now lives in Europe but has roots in the Indian subcontinent, shared a thought that lingered with me long after the conversation ended. He said that nowhere else in the world carries the kind of diversity that the subcontinent does, not only in terms of languages, but in terms of philosophies, sensibilities, and ways of life, all blending together with a unique intensity. And as I listened to him, I realized that this was not something I had merely observed from a distance, but something I had lived through, in ways that were both subtle and profound. At home, I spoke Urdu and Kas hmiri, each carrying its own emotional texture, its own way of holding memory and belonging. In school, I learned English and Hindi, each offering a different structure of thought, a different rhythm of expression. Over time, I found myself drawn toward Punjabi, not through formal study, but through the verses of Bulleh Shah, Shah Hussain, and Waris Shah, whose poetry seemed to resonate at a level that did not require translation, as if it was speaking to something already present within me. Later, I encountered the qawwalis ofNusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and there, language seemed to dissolve into something more expansive, something that moved beyond words and entered directly into feeling. His music did not ask to be translated; it asked to be experienced. That experience, in turn, led me into the world of Farsi literature, where I found myself in the company of Ferdowsi, Rumi, Saadi, and Hafez, whose works did not feel like distant literary artifacts, but like living companions, offering metaphors for lifes deepest wounds and consolations, shaping ways of thinking, feeling, and even praying. Similarly, during my university years, when I spent time in Tamil Nadu, walking along Marina Beach, speaking to locals, and absorbing the atmosphere around me, I encountered the writings of Periyar and the poetry of Mahakavi Bharati, and through them, I began to see how language is not only culture, but also conscience, carrying within it a moral and philosophical force that shapes how we understand the world. Over the years, I have studied Arabic, learned fragments of Spanish, and engaged with other languages in different ways, but I have never approached them with the intention of mastering them completely. The goal has always been something more intimate, more attentive, to listen deeply, to connect, to understand the rhythm of another mind, another world. Each time I encounter a new language, I feel as though I am stepping through a doorway into the human soul, entering a different way of being, even if only briefly. Through all of these experiences, this is what I have come to understand: language is not merely a tool that we use, but a world that we inhabit. Every language carries within it its own metaphysics, shaping how a people grieve, celebrate, remember, and dream. The unconscious of a culture speaks through its language, through its metaphors, its silences, its laughter, and there are dimensions of meaning embedded within linguistic memory that cannot be translated without some degree of loss. When we speak in our mother tongue, we are not simply communicating, we are inhabiting a history of gestures, emotions, and ways of seeing that have been passed down through generations. Our instincts themselves carry the rhythms of the words that shaped us. From a psychoanalytic perspective, language also forms the structure of the unconscious. It is through language that we come to desire, to relate, and even to suffer. To lose ones language, then, is not merely to lose a means of communication, but to lose access to a part of ones own psyche. The deepest forms of trauma often emerge not only from material loss, but from the erosion of ones symbolic world. When a language is taken away, something far more intimate is disrupted, and we are, in a sense, left spiritually unanchored. There is, therefore, a subtle but profound violence in the idea that one language should replace another. Language is deeply personal, and it cannot, and should not, be imposed. Learning must arise from curiosity, from affection, from a genuine desire to connect, never from coercion. We must remain rooted in the languages that have shaped us, because language is not simply grammar or vocabulary. It is memory, worldview, an unconscious structure that underlies our conscious thought. It is the music of childhood, the idiom through which we mourn, the architecture through which we imagine. Often, the imposition of a dominant language is presented as progress, as unification, as administrative necessity, but beneath these justifications lies a tendency to simplify what is complex, to flatten what is alive, to impose uniformity where there was once plurality. When one language overtakes another, it is not merely words that disappear, but entire ways of being, ways of thinking, ways of imagining the world. It is, in many ways, an erasure of memory. And yet, the response to this cannot simply be resentment, because resentment often conceals a deeper sense of helplessness. What is required instead is affirmation, not a retreat into nostalgia, but a return to vitality. To speak ones language is to reclaim ones inheritance, not as a relic of the past, but as a living continuity. It is a conscious choice to exist authentically, in alignment with ones origins, ones textures, ones inner voice. Preserving language, then, is not merely an act of cultural conservation, but an ethical and psychological commitment, a quiet resistance against the gradual erasure of meaning. To defend ones mother tongue is not simply to protect a mode of speech, but to safeguard a way of life, a continuity of thought and feeling that cannot be replicated elsewhere. This is not nostalgia. It is fidelity. To forget a language is to lose a way of being, and to allow it to disappear is to let an entire cosmos fade with it. The struggle for language, therefore, is not about exclusion, but about survival, about the freedom to exist fully, without fragmentation. Because when a language disappears, it is not only words that vanish, but metaphors, dreams, humour, lullabies, prayers, and ways of naming the world that cannot be replaced. Language, in the end, transcends borders, not by erasing them, but by opening them. Each language unlocks a different door into the architecture of the human soul, and to truly speak, to truly listen, is to ensure that these doors remain open, not just for ourselves, but for generations to come. (Dr. Mirza Jahanzeb Beg is a psychologist and author and heads the Center for Advanced Behavioral Policy Innovation and Leadership (CABPIL), KI, Coimbatore. He is a professor of psychology with research interests in behavioural science, AI, technology, public policy, geopolitics, and philosophy. The views expressed are personal.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Sets Record with Eighth 200+ Score Against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026
Hyderabad, May 6: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has made history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by jointly becoming the top team to score over 200 runs against a single opponent. In the 49th match of IPL 2026, SRH set a formidable target of 236 runs against Punjab Kings (PBKS). This marks the eighth time SRH ... Read more Sunrisers Hyderabad Sets Record with Eighth 200+ Score Against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026
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Giriraj Singh Criticizes Mamata Banerjees Refusal to Resign, Calls for Governors Intervention
New Delhi, May 6: Union Minister Giriraj Singh has made sharp comments regarding the proposed cabinet expansion in Bihar, the political situation in West Bengal, and recent blasts in Punjab. He stated that if Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee does not resign from her position, the Governor should intervene. In response to Banerjees refusal to resign ... Read more Giriraj Singh Criticizes Mamata Banerjees Refusal to Resign, Calls for Governors Intervention
IPL 2026: SRH script history, rewrite record books in run-fest against PBKS
Sunrisers Hyderabad's batting prowess against Punjab Kings reached new heights with another 200-plus total, marking their eighth such score in this fixture. This achievement equals the IPL record for most 200-plus totals against a single opponent. The innings featured explosive hitting from key players and highlighted Hyderabad's sustained batting dominance in this matchup.
IPL 2026: Klaasen Credits Travishek For Fantastic Start After Guiding SRH To 235/4
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Heinrich Klaasen praised Sunrisers Hyderabads strong opening pair for giving the ideal start after his impressive innings of 69 helped the team score a huge 235/4 against the Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday. He said its fantastic to see how openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head handle their game. Once again, a fantastic start from Travishek. They make it look so easy. We lost wickets at crucial stages again. It started stopping a little bit. There's not a lot of bounce. It's a fantastic wicket to bat on. The bowling unit just needs to do what they've been doing, Klaasen said during the mid-innings break. Klaasen, who has been in great form this season, once again stepped up under pressure, building on the early success set by the openers. Abhishek and Head maintained their powerful play, reaching 79/1 in the first six overs, with Abhishek leading the charge by dismantling the PBKS opening bowlers. Reflecting on the pitch, Klaasen mentioned that it was not completely easy to bat on despite the high score. The ball got soft and started to stop a little in the middle overs. It is a medium-paced wicket, but still great to bat on, he said, pointing out the need for both aggression and flexibility throughout the innings. After the openers explosive start and Heads dismissal, Ishan Kishan made sure the momentum stayed strong. He took full advantage of a few chances, scoring 55 off 32 balls, including three straight sixes to reach his fifty. His performance kept the scoring rate high and put extra pressure on a struggling PBKS bowling attack. Reflecting on the pitch, Klaasen mentioned that it was not completely easy to bat on despite the high score. The ball got soft and started to stop a little in the middle overs. It is a medium-paced wicket, but still great to bat on, he said, pointing out the need for both aggression and flexibility throughout the innings. Also Read: Live Cricket Score On the bowling approach, Klaasen kept it straightforward: No more game plans. Just do what you normally do on this wicket. With high confidence and momentum on their side, SRH once again proved why they are one of the most dangerous batting teams in IPL 2026. Article Source: IANS
Klaasen-Kishan duo takes SRH to 235 for 4 as PBKS drop catches galore
Hyderabad: A luckless Yuzvendra Chahal was left high and dry by his butter-fingered colleagues as Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan lived charmed lives to guide Sunrisers Hyderabad to a challenging 235 for 4 against Punjab Kings in an IPL 2026 match on Wednesday. After Abhishek Sharma (35 off 13 balls) and Travis Head (38 off Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Authorities ban Tops Soya Sauce batch over excessive sorbic acid preservative in Anantnag
Anantnag, May 06: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district banned the sale of a specific batch of Tops brand Soya Sauce after laboratory tests found it unsafe for consumption, officials said Wednesday. The order, issued by the Office of the Assistant Commissioner and Designated Officer for Food Safety in Anantnag, applies to SOYA SAUCE under the Tops brand, bearing Lot No. 6A1617AK. According to the official order, a sample of the product was collected by a Food Safety Officer in Qazigund and sent for testing to the National Food Laboratory in Ghaziabad. Food Analyst, National Food Laboratory Ghaziabad vide report No. JK-146/APR/26/154, dated 20-04-2026 confirmed the sample of SOYA SAUCE as unsafe quality due to sorbic acid content exceeding the maximum prescribed limit, the order read. Sorbic acid is commonly used as a preservative, but officials warned that levels exceeding prescribed limits could pose health risks. Consumption of SOYA SAUCE containing sorbic acid content above the maximum prescribed limit may pose a threat to consumers health, the order said. The product is manufactured and marketed by G.D. Foods Manufacturing (India) Pvt. Ltd., with facilities listed in Punjab and New Delhi. Citing provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA), 2006, the authority stated that manufacturing and selling unsafe food is prohibited by law. Manufacturing/sale of unsafe foods defined under Section 3 (1) (zz)(xi) is prohibited under FSSA, 2006, the order read. Invoking powers under Section 36(3)(b) of the Act, Designated Officer Sheikh Zameer Ahmad announced an immediate ban on the products sale within the district. Now in exercise of powers conferred under Section 36(3)(b) and in the interest of general public health, I hereby prohibit the sale of the food product under reference in the district of Anantnag until further orders, the order added. Officials did not immediately say whether a wider recall would be initiated beyond the district. The order was issued under reference number DO/ANG/2026/1651-54 and dated May 6, 2026.
IPL 2026: Klaasen, Kishan Fifties Guide SRH To 235/4 Against Sloppy PBKS
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Heinrich Klaasens 69 and Ishan Kishans 55 after yet another terrific Power-play from openers helped Sunrisers Hyderabad post 235/4 in 20 overs against the Punjab Kings in the 49th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head set a strong tone with another explosive opening partnership as Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a fast start, continuing their dominance in the powerplay. With an impressive collective strike rate of 210 this season and a Power-play scoring rate of 11.75 - the best in the tournament - the duo wasted no time. Abhishek started with a six off just the second ball he faced, launching Arshdeep Singh over extra cover. There was little movement for the bowlers, and SRH quickly capitalised, racing to 11/0 after the first over. The onslaught intensified in the second over as Abhishek attacked Marco Jansen. He hit a six over long-on, pulled a ball to fine leg, and crushed another six straight down the ground, keeping SRHs pace relentless. By the end of the third over, with Head joining in by pulling Arshdeep for consecutive sixes, SRH had surged to 48/0, leaving PBKS searching for answers. They reached the 50-run mark in just 3.2 overs, highlighting SRHs aggressive strategy. However, Lockie Ferguson provided a key breakthrough. After being hit for a six by Abhishek, Ferguson responded immediately, dismissing him as he popped up a catch. This offered a brief respite for PBKS amid an otherwise unstoppable start. Despite the wicket, Head kept up the offensive, confidently handling both pace and short-pitched deliveries. SRH finished the powerplay at a strong 79/1, scoring at over 13 runs per overwell above their already league-leading average. The momentum briefly shifted after the Power-play when Yuzvendra Chahal struck. The leg-spinner outsmarted Head with a googly, leading to a mis-hit that was safely caught at long-off. Yet, PBKS failed to capitalise on this breakthrough, suffering from a series of costly fielding mistakes. Ishan Kishan, who came in after Heads dismissal, was fortunate during his innings. He was dropped twiceonce by Cooper Connolly and later by Fergusonand even survived a missed stumping chance by Prabhsimran Singh. PBKS fielding issues persisted, bringing their total of dropped catches this season to 16, with a poor catching efficiency of 71.43%. Kishan took full advantage of these chances, scoring a valuable 55 off 32 balls. While not the smoothest innings, he switched gears effectively, hitting Vijaykumar Vyshak for three consecutive sixesover fine leg, straight down the ground, and over wide long-onto reach his half-century in just 28 balls. Even after Kishan's dismissalcaught at deep square legHeinrich Klaasen made sure there was no slowdown in scoring. The South African wicketkeeper-batter kept up the aggressive pace, regularly finding boundaries and punishing any loose deliveries. Klaasen continued his sensational form, notching up yet another fifty - this one off just 32 balls, featuring two fours and three sixes - after being dropped early on 9, making PBKS pay dearly. His consistency this season remains remarkable, with a double-digit score in every game. As SRH surged past the 200 mark in the 18th over, the pressure mounted on the bowlers, especially Marco Jansen, who endured a tough outing, conceding 61 runs in his four overs. This also marked SRHs eighth 200-plus total in IPL 2026, equalling the record for the most such scores in a single T20 competition. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy also continued his assault with big maximums as a late blitz from Klaasen helped Hyderabad reach 235/4 in 20 overs. As SRH surged past the 200 mark in the 18th over, the pressure mounted on the bowlers, especially Marco Jansen, who endured a tough outing, conceding 61 runs in his four overs. This also marked SRHs eighth 200-plus total in IPL 2026, equalling the record for the most such scores in a single T20 competition. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Sunrisers Hyderabad 236/4 in 20 overs (Heinrich Klaasen 69, Ishan Kishan 55; Yuzvendra Chahal 1-32) against Punjab Kings. Article Source: IANS
Punjab CM Accuses BJP of Turning State into a Laboratory of Fear
Ropar, May 6: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday of attempting to transform Punjab into a laboratory of fear and violence ahead of the elections. He stated that the recent bomb blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar were part of a calculated strategy to destabilize the state following the ... Read more Punjab CM Accuses BJP of Turning State into a Laboratory of Fear
IPL 2026 Live: Bizarre Reason Stops Play, SRH 235/3 In 19.5 Overs vs PBKS
SRH vs PBKS LIVE Score, IPL 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Reddy have kept three-down Sunrisers Hyderabad going against Punjab Kings.
Punjab Kings had a forgettable day in the outfield, dropping as many as three catches during their top-of-the-table clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday.
