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Pritzker Prize goes to Liu Jiakun of China, an architect who celebrates lives of ordinary citizens

The annual Pritzker Architecture Prize has been awarded to Liu Jiakun of China, who earned the field’s highest honor for “affirming architecture that celebrates the lives of ordinary citizens.”

The Independent UK

‘I aspire to be like water’: the exquisite buildings of Liu Jiakun, winner of architecture’s top prize

He turns steelworks into parks and makes ‘rebirth bricks’ from earthquake rubble. As the novelist, meditator and ‘accidental architect’ wins the Pritzker prize, we look at the masterful temples, caves and public spaces of this one-man antidote to Chinese bombast

The Guardian - UK

Spectacular winter village apologises for ‘snow’ made of cotton wool and soapy water

Site of newly-opened tourist attraction shuts down after public backlash

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China unveils novel advanced military aircraft

Pair of tailless jets seen flying over Chengdu city in southwest Sichuan province may be sixth-gen aircraft

The Independent UK

Chinese Slimmers Trim Down At Weight-loss Camps

Yang Chi'ao takes her place next to gym equipment and waits to be called by an instructor at a weight-loss camp in China, where over half of adults are overweight.

International Business Times

Not so cute: Investigation uncovers troubling side of ‘aggressive’ panda breeding programs

The National Zoo and a panda breeding center in Chengdu denied ever harming the animals or having records of pandas in China being injured

The Independent UK

Other Rivers by Peter Hessler review – spotlight on Generation Xi

An American’s view of life in China during the tumultuous Covid years

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Junior shuttlers unhappy with BAI's entry cap

JAIPUR: As India sends its largest contingent of seven shuttlers to the 2024 Paris Olympics, the situation at the junior level is less promising. The Badminton Association of India (BAI) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) face criticism for not utilising the full quota of entries for the upcoming…

The Times of India

New 2025 World Games logo features an adorable hidden optical illusion

But it's really hard to spot.

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Indian challenge ends in Thomas, Uber Cup

Indian men and women bowed out in the quarterfinals of the Thomas and Uber Cup in Chengdu, China on Thursday. While China dethroned India 3-1 in the Thomas Cup, Japan blanked India 3-0 in Uber Cup.

The Times of India

Thomas and Uber Cup | India's campaign ends as both men and women team go down in quarters

India's badminton team faces tough competition in Chengdu, with both men and women falling short in quarterfinals.

The Hindu

Uber Cup: India lose 0-3 against Japan in quarterfinals

NEW DELHI: At the Uber Cup badminton tournament at Chengdu in China on Thursday, the young and inexperienced Indian women's team lost to strong Japan 0-3 despite a valiant effort by Ashmita Chaliha.

The Times of India

India fall to China in Uber Cup

India lost 0-5 to China and finished second in Group A of the Uber Cup in Chengdu, China, on Tuesday. India and China qualified for the quarterfinals from this group.

The Times of India

Thomas & Uber Cup: Winning start by Indian shuttlers

Indian shuttlers got off to winning starts in the Thomas and Uber Cup in Chengdu, China on Saturday. While the men downed Thailand 3-1 in Thomas Cup Group C match, the women's team outclassed Canada 4-1 in the Uber Cup Group A tie.

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The Hindu

Badminton | Indian teams make positive start in Thomas and Uber Cup

Indian shuttlers dominate in Thomas and Uber Cup with impressive wins over rivals in Chengdu.

The Times of India

PV Sindhu opts out of Uber Cup; strong side for Thomas Cup title defence

NEW DELHI: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, along with the two top doubles pairs, has decided to opt out of the Uber Cup. However, a formidable men's team is set to compete for its title defence in the Thomas Cup, scheduled to commence in Chengdu from April 27.

The Guardian - UK

The Last Year of Darkness review – candid and intimate dive into Chinese club culture

Sensual study of Chengdu’s underground club scene follows unselfconscious clubbers, performers and musicians through their neon-detailed nights

International Business Times

15 Most Populated Cities In The World: Unveiling The Urban Giants

If you feel that your city might be overpopulated, you should check the staggering number of people living in the most populated cities in the world.

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Boss of Game Livestreamer DouYu Detained by Police

DouYu founder and Chairman Chen Shaojie detained on Nov. 16 in Chengdu; DouYu says no word on reason for detention

Fortune

Stanford professor Fei-Fei Li's journey to her own human story

Dr. Fei-Fei Li shares her story immigrating from Chengdu, China to become a leading voice for responsible AI.

Fortune

Tim Cook crashes a Chinese e-sports tournament as Apple faces competition and censorship in its most important non-U.S. market

Apple's CEO made a surprise stop in Chengdu on Monday as reports show slowing Chinese sales of its latest iPhone.

AAP

Thompson and O'Connell bow out in quarters in China

Sydneysiders Jordan Thompson and Chris O'Connell have been knocked out of the quarter-finals of the Chengdu Open in China.

AAP

Thompson downs Purcell in Davis Cup teammates' duel

Jordan Thompson has beaten Max Purcell in the battle between the two Australian Davis Cup teammates in the ATP's Chengdu Open in China.

The Hindu

Bhavani Yadav clinches bronze medal in long jump at World Universities Games in Chengdu-China

Alvas Education Foundation Chairman M. Mohan Alva told reporters in Moodbidri on August 8 that Bhavani Yadav has created history with her victory, and brought laurels not only to the foundation and Mangalore University, but also for the entire country.

The Times of India

Jyothi Yarraji breaks own 100m hurdles national record to win bronze medal in World University Games

NEW DELHI: Star Indian athlete Jyothi Yarraji achieved a remarkable feat at the World University Games in Chengdu by smashing her own national record in the women's 100m hurdles and winning a bronze medal.

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