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Virat Kohli led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their maiden IPL title after a thrilling 6-run win over Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad. Kohli scored 43 runs as RCB posted 190-9. Despite a fighting 61* by Shashank Singh, PBKS fell short at 184-7. “It’s an amazing feeling,” said an emotional Kohli.
India’s youth are trading club nights for pickleball, a fast-growing paddle sport that blends fitness with fun. With over 1,200 courts and a booming business model offering low setup costs and high profits, the sport is drawing players, investors, and entrepreneurs alike. By 2030, India’s pickleball industry is projected to…
Afghanistan’s Taliban government has suspended chess across the country until further notice, citing that chess is “considered a means of gambling” under Islamic Sharia law. In 2024, the Taliban also banned mixed martial arts (MMA) and other free fighting championships, calling them too “violent” and “problematic with respect to Sharia”….
