RCB’s win

Congratulations to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for securing back-to-back IPL titles. If winning the trophy in 2025 ended an 18-year wait, retaining it has erased RCB’s long-standing “underachiever” tag. It reflects their transformation from a team reliant on individual brilliance to a disciplined unit that thrives under pressure. Virat Kohli’s match-winning performances in successive finals further cement his status as one of the IPL’s all-time greats. With a balanced mix of experienced stars and emerging talent, RCB’s dominance could reshape the league’s competitive landscape.

R. Sivakumar,

Chennai

Website glitch

I would like to draw the attention of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to a server-side error on its website, namely the “Spring Framework Transaction Failed” error.

As many aspirants are unable to submit their applications due to this issue, I request the SSC to rectify the error at the earliest and extend the application deadline by at least five days. This would ensure that candidates, particularly those in remote areas, are able to complete and submit their applications within the time slot.

Jayesh Vinod Jadhav,

Nashik, Maharashtra