Oksana Akinshina

Yachts? Rare watches? Million-dollar sneakers? Not so much. India’s ultra-rich have a taste for the tangible, not always the trendy

Rahul Gandhi, while addressing the Indian diaspora in Boston, alleged that the Election Commission of India is compromised. He cited irregularities in the Maharashtra assembly elections, claiming a statistically impossible surge in voter turnout within a short period. The Election Commission refuted these claims, stating that the electoral rolls were updated with minimal contestation.

US Defence Secretary Hegseth faces scrutiny after sharing sensitive military details about a Yemen airstrike in a private Signal chat with his family and lawyer. This follows a prior incident where similar information was leaked, prompting a Pentagon investigation and internal turmoil. Concerns are mounting over the handling of classified materials and potential breaches of security protocols.

Mumbai Indians celebrated a dominant victory over Chennai Super Kings, highlighted by a heartfelt post-match huddle. Coach Mahela Jayawardene praised the team's performance, acknowledging Kieron Pollard's pre-match request for something special. He lauded Rohit Sharma's unbeaten 76, calling him a 'maverick' and celebrating his comeback. The team's applause underscored the significance of Rohit's innings and his return to form.

The destruction of the liberal international order does not presage multipolarity but rather consolidates the US-China bipolarity that will subsist amid the increasing entropy in global politics

A brief exchange on X between Alex Soros and Elon Musk has sparked intrigue, given their families' history of public disagreements. It began when Alex Soros shared Easter greetings, to which Musk responded with, “Um … you too”.

Virat Kohli, after leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant victory against Punjab Kings, showcased his sportsmanship by gifting a bat to young Mumbai batter Musheer Khan. Kohli's unbeaten 73, along with Devdutt Padikkal's 61, secured the win, marking Kohli's 59th IPL half-century and surpassing David Warner for most 50+ scores.

Chennai Super Kings suffered a crushing 9-wicket defeat against Mumbai Indians, exposing glaring weaknesses in their bowling and batting execution. Despite fifties from Jadeja and Dube, CSK's playoff hopes dwindle as they remain at the bottom of the table with only two wins.