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As Kim Taehyung is set to be discharged from the military, revisit 15 of his quotes that continue to comfort, inspire, and remind the BTS ARMY why he’s truly one of a kind

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former Maharashtra Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the soon-to-be-inaugurated Mangrove Park in Gorai an ambitious green initiative launched during his tenure in October 2021

As the city witnesses the Coastal Road project or the metros across the length and breadth of the city, and the brand-new airport construction picks up speed, mid-day speaks to people who have mapped out cycling routes for themselves and others — making sure that the bicycle always finds a place on Mumbai roads (Story by Arpika Bhosale; Representational Images: Pexels/Pixabay)

The stage is set for a historic finale as Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings are set to face off in the final of the 18th edition of the IPL at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both franchises are aiming to end their long-standing title drought in the cash-rich tournament. RCB have reached the final three times previously, in 2009, 2011, and 2016, only to fall short on each occasion. PBKS, formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, made their sole appearance in the final in 2014, where they were defeated by Kolkata Knight Riders. As anticipation builds ahead of the high-stakes encounter, Mid-Day takes a look at 10 players who impressively led their sides to an IPL final in their maiden season as captain (Pic: IPL/BCCI/AFP)