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Stargazers and science enthusiasts across North America were treated to a rare celestial spectacle today, April 8th, as a total solar eclipse cast its shadow over parts of Mexico, the United States, and Canada. This type of eclipse, where the moon completely covers the sun, only occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth align perfectly. The path of totality, the narrow region where viewers experience complete darkness during the peak of the eclipse, stretched across North America. Within this path, the sky darkened significantly, resembling dusk or dawn. The sun's corona, the faint outer atmosphere usually hidden by the sun's brightness, became visible for a brief period. Those outside the path of totality witnessed a partial eclipse, where the moon obscured only a portion of the sun. For safe viewing of any phase of the eclipse, specially designed solar eclipse glasses were required. This total solar eclipse is a reminder of the awe-inspiring power and delicate dance between cel...

 The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) emerged victorious yesterday, defeating the Gujarat Titans (GT) by a convincing 33 runs at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. The win was powered by a sensational bowling performance from young pacer Yash Thakur, who ripped through the GT batting order claiming a historic five-wicket haul – the first of IPL 2024. LSG skipper KL Rahul opted to bat first after winning the toss. Their innings revolved around a gritty 58 from Marcus Stoinis and a quickfire 32 from Nicholas Pooran, helping them reach a total of 163/5. Umesh Yadav and Darshan Nalkande were the pick of the GT bowlers, taking two wickets each. Chasing a modest target, GT got off to a promising start with their openers putting on a 54-run partnership. However, the introduction of Yash Thakur turned the tide. He dismantled the GT batting line-up, picking up wickets at regular intervals. Krunal Pandya provided excellent support with a three-wicket haul, while Ravi Bishnoi took a blinder of a catch...

  The Mumbai Indians, desperate for their first win of the season, finally got on the board with a thrilling 29-run victory over the Delhi Capitals today at Wankhede Stadium. Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field first. Rohit Sharma, the Hitman, provided a much-needed spark for Mumbai, smashing 49 runs off just 23 balls before being dismissed by Axar Patel. Ishan Kishan chipped in with a steady 38 before his departure. A crucial late cameo from Romario Shepherd (42* off 20) propelled Mumbai to a competitive total of 234 runs. This win is a huge sigh of relief for the five-time IPL champions, Mumbai Indians. They'll be hoping to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches. The Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, will need to regroup and find some winning ways as they sit precariously in the IPL points table.

  In a thrilling match yesterday, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 6 wickets. Chasing a target of 184 set by RCB, RR openers Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson played magnificent innings. Buttler scored a brilliant century (100* runs) while Samson contributed a well-made half-century (69 runs) to ensure a comfortable win for RR. Earlier, Virat Kohli played a lone hand for RCB with a superb century (113* runs) but it wasn't enough as the rest of the batting lineup faltered.

    The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad erupted in cheers as the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured a convincing six-wicket victory over the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) yesterday. CSK, who won the toss and elected to bat, were restricted to a modest total of 165 runs in their 20 overs. The SRH bowling attack, led by the pace of Pat Cummins and the experience of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, did an excellent job of stifling the CSK batsmen. Shivam Dube's quickfire 49 and a cameo from Ravindra Jadeja provided some late impetus for CSK, but it wasn't enough. In reply, SRH openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head got off to a flying start, with Sharma smashing a blistering 37 runs off just 12 balls. Though there were a couple of middle-order wobbles, a composed half-century from Aiden Markram and a crucial knock from Nitish Kumar Reddy ensured a comfortable win for the home side. This victory propels SRH up the points table, while CSK will be looking to bounce back in their nex...

  Today's IPL match features the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) locking horns with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Both teams are coming off losses in their previous matches, making this a crucial encounter for their playoff aspirations. Looking to Bounce Back: SRH suffered a defeat against the Gujarat Titans, while CSK fell short against the Delhi Capitals. A win today would be a morale booster for either side. Fresh Pitch Expected: The match will be played on a fresh pitch, and experts predict it might behave differently compared to the previous games on this ground. Opinions are divided, with SRH coach expecting a balanced surface and CSK coach hinting at a dry pitch that might favor spinners. Key Players to Watch: Pat Cummins leads a potent SRH bowling attack, while Ruturaj Gaikwad will be crucial at the top of the order for CSK. Both teams have a good mix of experience and youth, making for an exciting contest. Mustafizur Rahm...

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) registered a convincing victory over the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) yesterday (March 29th) in the 10th match of the IPL 2024 season. The win, achieved by a dominant margin of 7 wickets, sees KKR climb to the second spot in the points table, showcasing their early season form. Ruthless KKR Batting Dismantles RCB Bowling Electing to bowl first, KKR bowlers put up a disciplined display, restricting RCB to a total of 182 runs in their 20 overs. Sunil Narine, the wily spinner from KKR, was at his best, picking up crucial wickets and stifling the RCB batsmen. While Virat Kohli continued his good form with a top score, the rest of the RCB batting line-up faltered against the tight bowling attack. Narine Spins KKR to Victory Chasing a modest target, KKR openers displayed their intent from the outset. The experienced pair of Venkatesh Iyer and Shubman Gill provided a solid foundation, stitching together a crucial opening partnership. Once they departed, th...