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Asian Para Games: Sumit Antil wins gold, sets new records in javelin throw

NEW DELHI: Indian para-athletes Sumit Antil and Pushpendra Singh made their nation proud by achieving gold and bronze medals in the men's Javelin Throw-F64 final on Day 3 of the 4th Asian Para Games. Sumit Antil's outstanding performance earned him the gold medal while setting new records in the event.

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EXCLUSIVE - 'I have been spending Rs 1-1.5 crore annually': Sumit Nagal opens up about his life as professional Indian tennis player

NEW DELHI: In September 2023, India's top-ranked tennis player, Sumit Nagal, confessed in an interview, "If I look at my bank balance, I have what I had at the beginning of the year. It is 900 euros (approx Rs 80,000)."

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Morning Digest | NCERT reading material on Chandrayaan draws ire for ‘mixing science with mythology’; Bhutan, China want deal on boundaries ‘soon’, and more

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Gig guide: Macca might have gone but the music doesn't stop

The Corrs, Bob Evans, Natalie Imbruglia, British India & more.

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Bishan Singh Bedi | Indian left-arm spinners pour tributes to the greatest of them all

Former cricketers pay tribute to Bishan Bedi, a great cricketer and human being. S.L. Venkatapathi Raju, Pragyan Ojha and Kanwaljit Singh recall their experiences with Bedi, praising his moral support, straight-forwardness and sense of humour.

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Cricket World Cup 2023 AUS vs NED | Happy to bat at three if and when Travis Head comes in: Mitchell Marsh

Mitchell Marsh is content to move back to No. 3 if Travis Head returns, having scored 96, 31, 52 and 121 in India. His father Geoff Marsh was pleased with his opening partnership with David Warner, which yielded 259 runs in the last match against Pakistan.

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Cricket? Lacrosse? Netball? The new sports that might make it to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games

At the International Olympic Committee’s recent session in Mumbai, India it officially ratified five sports being added to the existing 28 core sports for the 2028 Los Angeles summer games.

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'Now I am become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds' – the Bhagavad Gita explained

In our Guide to the Classics series, experts explain key works of literature.

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Memories of Bishan Bedi — a man of integrity, wisdom and wit

Bedi was a cricketing great, a traditionalist, and a man of integrity. He was an anti-establishment figure who served cricket and its fans, not its administrators. He was the original smiling assassin, luring batters into giving him their wicket. He was the only Indian bowler with over 1500 First Class…

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Sugar Prices Firm as the ISO Projects a Global Sugar Deficit

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Tuesday closed +0.05 (+0.18%), and Dec London white sugar #5 (SWZ23 ) closed +2.70 (+0.36%). Sugar prices on Tuesday closed moderately higher, with NY sugar posting a 12-year nearest-futures high. The outlook for tighter global sugar supplies is bullish for prices. On...

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An India-Canada bonding that is in danger of snapping

The strain in India-Canada ties would irreparably erode the cherished values of trust, time and loyalty to the detriment of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration

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Minnows no more: On World Cup and lower ranked teams

In the cricket World Cup, the wins by Afghanistan and the Netherlands have opened up the points table and small margins will define big shifts in the coming weeks

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The present and future of Dalit politics

The question that is being asked frequently is whether there is a future for independent Dalit politics in India

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AIMIM president Owaisi urges PM Modi to facilitate humanitarian corridor into Gaza

A galaxy of speakers expressed unwavering solidarity with Palestine and its people and collectively passed 12 resolutions, including the right to self-determination, and resisting occupation.

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Several people in Uttarakhand found to have dual citizenship of India, Nepal

Govt. identifying dual citizens in Pithoragarh/Champawat districts of Uttarakhand. SSB personnel deployed in 54 border outposts to identify such people. Two types of Nepalese living in India: married women & entire families. Aadhaar/voter ID cards fraudulently obtained. SSB teams formed to prevent human trafficking, contact villagers in border areas.

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Conference urges Tamil Nadu government to survey living conditions of Tamil repatriated from Sri Lanka

Organisation urges TN govt to conduct survey of repatriates; calls for granting citizenship, patta to land & houses of those dependent on agriculture. Sri Lankan govt should recognise Malaiyaha Tamils & grant them administrative autonomy. India, Sri Lanka & U.K. should initiate schemes for their progress.

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How Olympic cities are selected | Explained

India joins five other countries in race for 2036 Olympics. New process focuses on flexibility, sustainability and cost-effectiveness. India yet to decide city/cities for hosting. Mexico only one to have hosted before. Other potential bidders include Egypt, Seoul, China, Qatar, Hungary, Italy, Denmark, Canada and Germany. India has hosted several…

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Himalayan communities are under siege from landslides – and climate change is worsening the crisis

Three-quarters of annual rain in the Himalayas arrives in the monsoon season from June to September. Within this rainy period are sudden and extremely intense cloudbursts, which often “pop” over a relatively small area (akin to a cloud bursting open like a balloon).

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1,919 bids received for fifth e-auction of mementos gifted to the Prime Minister

PM Modi's fifth e-auction of mementos from south India features 912 items, incl. Kalyan Balaji idol, painting of Kathakali, metal bust of Basavanna, Kamadhenu, Balaji idol, headgear in Yakshagana theatre tradition, and cradle from Kalaghatagi. Proceeds to go to Namami Gange project. 1,919 bids received.

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Throw out forces using casteism, regionalism to divide country: PM Modi

PM Modi urges people to triumph patriotism over evil, citing India's successes. He calls for 10 pledges to help the nation develop, such as aiding the poor, saving water, digital transactions, cleanliness, vocal for local, quality work, domestic tourism, natural farming, millet consumption, and fitness.

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Kharge asks Hindutva proponents why they don’t accept Buddhist thought when they believe Buddha is the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu

Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha and president of All India Congress Committee, questioned right-wing Hindutva proponents as to why they didn’t accept the thoughts of Buddha when they said that Buddha was the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

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Where does chickenpox start? Advisers tell NHS to give toddlers chickenpox jab

Due to social distancing measures, the number of cases of chickenpox during the Covid pandemic decreased; consequently, a greater number of youngsters than usual are at risk of contracting the extremely contagious virus.

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India needs tenfold growth to become a developed nation by 2047, says Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

India aspires to become a developed nation by 2047 and it needs a tenfold growth when compared to now to achieve the goal, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said.

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The rest is history, says Vengsarkar on his recommending Tendulkar’s name for selection to the Mumbai Ranji team

Dilip Vengsarkar played key role in selecting Sachin Tendulkar & MS Dhoni for Mumbai Ranji & World T20 teams respectively. Vengsarkar recalled Sachin's selection after seeing him bat confidently in Indian nets & Dhoni's selection due to his aggressive & positive mindset. Both decisions proved to be history-altering.

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The Lords of Wankhede: WV Raman, R Kaushik’s book unveiled at a star-studded function

India's 1983 World Cup win marked a shift in cricketing landscape. 28 yrs later, book The Lords of Wankhede explores the evolution of Indian cricket. Dilip Vengsarkar, VVS Laxman, Venkatesh Prasad, among others, attended the launch. India's historic moments, like 1986 tied Test, Anil Kumble's perfect 10, and No.1 Test…

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