India Startup Digest - Page eleven

In an intense Women's Premier League 2025 matchup, the Mumbai Indians overcame Royal Challengers Bengaluru by four wickets, ending RCB's streak hopes. Crucial performances by Harmanpreet Kaur and impressive bowling from Amelia Kerr and Hayley Matthews led MI to chase down RCB's score of 167/7. This victory boosts MI's standing in the league, while RCB's playoffs dreams are dashed.

Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma's divorce was finalized after 18 months apart. Following this, Dhanashree is being trolled online, with users sarcastically referencing 'Dhan Le Gayi Stree.' Their marriage began as a popular love story but has now faced public scrutiny.

The wedding of Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani in Mumbai dazzled Bollywood with heartfelt family reunions and playful interactions. Notably, Saif Ali Khan marked his first public appearance post-recovery. The event was vibrant with celebrity dance performances and entertaining exchanges, creating memorable moments amidst the traditional Hindu ceremony.

In a thrilling WPL 2025 encounter, Mumbai Indians defeated RCB by 4 wickets, rattling the top of the points table while RCB clung to its lead with a superior NRR. Key performances included 81 runs from Ellyse Perry for RCB and a clutch half-century from Harmanpreet Kaur for Mumbai.

In their inaugural match of the Champions Trophy 2025, Australia sealed a five-wicket victory against England at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Despite recent ODI losses, Australia chased down England's impressive score of 351/8 with 15 balls to spare. The match spotlighted key players and strategic decisions, with Australia fielding replacements due to injuries and England revealing their lineup early.

Dhanashree Verma's family dismisses rumors that she sought ₹60 crore in alimony from cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal amid their divorce proceedings. They label the claims as baseless and emphasize that no such discussion occurred. The couple had cited compatibility issues for their mutual consent divorce filing, with legal experts warning against public discourse as the case remains sub judice.

Rekha Gupta, Delhi's new Chief Minister, is under fire for allegedly replacing photos of BR Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh in her office with images of Modi and Murmu. Opposition leaders, particularly from AAP, perceive this as disrespect towards Dalit and Sikh communities, intensifying the political rift with BJP's government.

In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener, Ben Duckett stunned with a record 165, leading England to a strong 351/8 against Australia in Lahore. Despite early setbacks, Duckett and Joe Root's partnership alongside Jofra Archer's late surge offered England a commanding total. Australia's bowlers, initially struggling, later regained momentum, with Ben Dwarshuis and Adam Zampa curbing the run flow.

South Africa roared into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a commanding 107-run win over Afghanistan in Karachi. Ryan Rickelton's first ODI century fueled their massive total of 315/6. In response, Afghanistan faltered at 208/10, with Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi leading a fierce bowling attack that overwhelmed their opponents.

Vicky Kaushal's historical drama *Chhaava* sweeps past ₹300 crore in global box office earnings within a week, marking Kaushal's most successful film. With over 10 million tickets sold, it's leading over other 2024 blockbusters like *Singham Again*. Anticipation grows for its Telugu version, with the film set to challenge major records like *Gadar 2*'s ₹525 crore domestically.