From Teacher to Tech Giant: The Rise and Fall of Byju Raveendran

IPL 2025: CSK and RR are at the bottom of the table with only three wins each. BCCI denies withdrawing from ACC events, saying their focus is on IPL 2025 and upcoming England tours. GT, PBKS, and RCB have qualified for the playoffs after Sunday's matches. An article explores how bowlers use delivery sequencing in T20 cricket. Roston Chase has been named captain of the West Indies Test team. A farewell piece highlights Virat Kohli's aggressive style in Test cricket.

The Honda Rebel 500 is considered overpriced in comparison to its competitor, the Royal Enfield Meteor 650cc, which retails for ₹3.5 to 4 lakhs on-road. Users suggest a price range of ₹2 to 2.3 lakhs on-road for the Rebel 500, considering it offers modern features such as Bluetooth connectivity, an automatic anti-lock braking system, a slipper clutch, and a kick start option (which is notably absent in many bikes).

Sridhar Vembu is an Indian billionaire and founder of the Zoho Corporation. He was born in 1968 and, along with his brothers, founded AdventNet in 1996. In 2024, Forbes listed him as the 51st richest person in India with a net worth of $5.8 billion. Vembu was appointed to the National Security Advisory Board in 2021.

Canada and Oman share goals in international peace, social, and economic development. Oman has an embassy in Washington D.C., representing the country in Canada. While traditional trade relations have been modest, defense cooperation is significant. The Canadian Armed Forces have long used Omani ports, and Oman participates in Canada's Military Training Cooperation Program, sending personnel for courses and training opportunities since 1980. Both countries prioritize education.

From the 2025-26 academic year, all Class 11 admissions in Maharashtra will be conducted through an online CAP process. This expands the previous system, which only covered five regions. The dedicated portal, mahafyjcadmissions.in, is now live. The first phase of the online CAP begins on May 19th, with applications open from May 21st. There are 20.43 lakh seats across 9,281 junior colleges offering Science, Commerce, and Arts streams. The admission process will be fully online, with students registering through the official portal.

Mahedi Hasan took three wickets in quick succession, including a hat-trick of sixes off Asif. Jawadullah and Haider Ali were dismissed by Mahedi Hasan, followed by Matiullah Khan facing short deliveries from Hasan Mahmud. The match is between the United Arab Emirates National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE. This is UAE’s first T20I appearance since December when they won the Gulf T20 Championship.

## LSG vs SRH: Sunrisers Hyderabad Elects to Bowl In the 61st match of IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad captain opted to field first against Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Lucknow Super Giants made one change with New Zealand pacer William O’Rurke making his debut for the team as a replacement for Mayank Yadav. LSG openers Aiden Markram and (insert name of other opener) are currently batting, with Markram having already reached 50 runs off 28 balls. The match is ongoing, with LSG at 125/2 in 12.1 overs.

Indian cricketer Harsh Dubey (born July 23, 2002) made his List A debut in 2021 for Vidarbha in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He later debuted in Twenty20 cricket for Vidarbha in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2021. Dubey was awarded the player of the tournament in the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy, where he contributed significantly with 69 wickets and 476 runs, helping Vidarbha win the championship.

The Supreme Court rejected Vodafone Idea's curative petition regarding Adjusted Gross Revenues (AGR) dues, causing its stock to drop 21% to ₹10.69. The company had challenged a 2019 verdict requiring it to pay license fee and spectrum charges as AGR dues to the Department of Telecom (DoT). Telecom companies are required to pay 8% of their AGR as license fee and 3% as spectrum usage fee to the DoT. Vodafone Idea faces significant debts, including AGR dues and obligations to suppliers like Indus Towers, and has also been losing subscribers. A positive court ruling could have slashed its AGR dues by about 46% to around INR384 billion (US$4.6 billion).

Protean eGov Technologies Limited is an Indian technology company originally incorporated as NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited. The company evolved from a depository registered with SEBI to provide broader IT services. In 2021, it rebranded as Protean eGov Technologies Limited and launched its subsidiary, Protean InfoSec Services Limited. Protean was also a founding member of ONDC under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

The ICC declared all matches in the Asia Cup as official ODIs. It was a round-robin tournament featuring India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. India withdrew due to strained relations with Sri Lanka following a contentious series the previous year. Sri Lanka's Ajantha Mendis starred, taking 6/13 to lead his team to a 100-run victory.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for heavy rain in 23 districts across Karnataka, including Bengaluru, from Friday evening to May 22. Moderate to heavy thundershowers are expected across south interior Karnataka, with areas like Bengaluru, Bengaluru Rural, Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Tumakuru, Mandya, Mysuru, Hassan, Kodagu, Belagavi, Bidar, Raichur, Yadgir, Davanagere, and Chitradurga on alert. These areas may also experience strong winds between 50–60 km/h. An upper-air cyclonic circulation over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and a trough extending from Telangana to North Tamil Nadu are causing the current weather patterns. The IMD anticipates widespread rain with lightning and thunderstorms over the next seven days. Heavy rainfall since the last 48 hours in Bengaluru has caused severe waterlogging in several low-lying areas, disrupting daily life and leading to traffic congestion. Many tree branches fell and vehicles broke down due to the heavy waterlogging. The affected districts include Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Tumakuru, Mandya, Mysuru, Hassan, Kodagu, Belagavi, Bidar, Raichur, Yadgir, Davanagere, and Chitradurga. The city received about 40 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours. Bengaluru officials from the Greater Bengaluru Authority, traffic police, and other agencies met to plan and prevent rain-related problems. The focus is on handling flooded roads and traffic jams. Local MLA B Basavraj visited the affected area in Sai Layout on a JCB.

Blessing Muzarabani made his Test debut for Zimbabwe against South Africa on December 26, 2017. He was named the rising star of Zimbabwe's squad after the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament. In August 2018, Muzarabani opted to focus on his career in England, making himself unavailable for national selection. On November 3, 2020, he achieved his first five-wicket haul in ODI cricket against Pakistan and also took two wickets in the super over of the same match.

Orlando City SC will host Inter Miami CF in a preseason "Florida Derby" on February 14, 2025, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The match is organized by Orlando City and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission. Tickets go on sale November 14th through SoccerInTampaBay.com. A free pregame fan festival will be held outside the stadium before the game for ticketholders. Orlando City currently leads the intrastate rivalry series, which began in 2020, with five wins to Inter Miami's four.

Atlético Madrid defeated Real Betis 4-1 in a LaLiga match. Julián Álvarez scored twice for Atlético, securing their third-place finish in the standings. Pablo Fornals scored a goal for Real Betis. Barcelona won the league title earlier in the week with Real Madrid in second place. Betis qualified for the Europa League after securing sixth place.

Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-0 to secure their spot in next season's Champions League and end a five-match winless streak. Declan Rice scored the only goal in the 55th minute. Newcastle, missing Alexander Isak due to injury, pressed hard late but couldn't equalize. The victory was a much-needed morale boost for Arsenal in their final home game of the season. Newcastle, despite the loss, have had a strong campaign and are aiming to finish it on a high note in their final match.

Exam --Select-- BA-BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE BB-BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BC-COMPUTER APPLICATIONS BE-BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING BH-BACHELOR OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND CATERING TECHNOLOGY BI-BACHELOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN BN-BACHELOR OF DESIGN BP-BACHELOR OF PHARMACY BS-BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BV-BACHELOR OF VOCATION CS-MASTER OF SCIENCE (INTEGRATED) DA-DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURE DB-POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BIOINFORMATICS DH-POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT DI-DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING DM-POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL MARKETING DP-DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY DS-POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DATA SCIENCE DV-DIPLOMA IN VOCATION EP-BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (PART TIME) FD-PHARM.D. IB-MASTER OF SCIENCE (INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY) IC-MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (INTEGRATED) IM-Integrated M.Sc.Biotechnology MA-MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (INTEGRATED / APPLIED MANAGEMENT) MB-MBA(ODL/OL) MC-MCA(ODL/OL) ME-MASTER OF ENGINEERING MH-Master of Arts in Hindu Studies MP-MASTER OF PHARMACY MR-MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE MV-MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (PART TIME) PB-PHARM.D. (POST BACCALAUREATE) PD-POST DIPLOMA DEGREE COURSE PH-DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PR-POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN IPR Sem We weren’t able to execute our plans. I’m glad this blip happened early in the tournament. It was a decent pitch, the ball was holding a bit and we were not giving them much pace. Need a slight hiccup to wake you up at the start of the tournament. I personally feel this loss will be good and we will need to go back to the drawing board.

Kwena Tshegofatso Maphaka is a South African cricketer born on April 8, 2006. At age 15, he participated in the 2022 Under-19 Cricket World Cup in the West Indies. He was signed by Paarl Royals for the 2024 SA20 season. In June 2023, Maphaka played for South Africa A against Sri Lanka, becoming the youngest South African man to play international cricket at 18 years and 137 days old.