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India's Bad Boy Pilgrimage For Hindu God Of Destruction

The Hindu sacred month of Shravan honours the god of destruction Lord Shiva, and in northern India, it has become increasingly associated with mob violence by saffron-clad devotees.

International Business Times · Aug 14, 2024

Priyanka Gandhi: Congress party pins hopes on charismatic member of India’s political dynasty

Sister of the Congress party leader, Rahul Gandhi, is stepping out of the wings to play a bigger role on India’s political stage

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2024

Study finds rains that led to deadly Indian landslides were made worse by climate change

The heavy rains that resulted in landslides killing hundreds in southern India last month were made worse by human-caused climate change

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024

Bangladesh ex-Premier Hasina calls for probe into killings during unrest that led to her ouster

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has issued a call from her self-exile in India for an investigation into the killings of students and others during weeks of violent protests in Bangladesh that prompted her ouster

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024

Neeraj Chopra to undergo groin surgery; know all about his condition

India's Neeraj Chopra, who secured a silver medal in the men's javelin throw at Paris Olympics 2024, may undergo surgery to address his groin injury soon. The ace javelin thrower is reportedly in Germany for a month or so to seek medical advice for potential surgery and to make a…

The Times of India · Aug 13, 2024

India will win medal every day and aim to finish in top-20 in Paris Paralympics, says Devendra Jhajharia

JAIPUR: Contrary to the recently held Paris Olympics where India managed to win just six medals, Paralympics can bring more joy to the Indian fans.

The Times of India · Aug 13, 2024

Para shuttler Pramod Bhagat heartbroken as he is set to miss Paris Paralympics

KOLKATA: “His period of ineligibility is now in effect,” ended the Badminton World Federation statement on Tuesday announcing the 18-month suspension of Indian star para shuttler Pramod Bhagat for whereabouts failure.

The Times of India · Aug 13, 2024

Sugar Prices Find Support on Strength in the Brazilian Real

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is up +0.17 (0.93%), and Oct London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV24 ) is up +5.30 (+1.02%). Sugar prices today are moderately higher. Strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) today has sparked short covering in sugar futures. The real rose to...

Barchart · Aug 13, 2024

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne 'retires' 2023 ODI World Cup final bat

NEW DELHI: Marnus Labuschagne, the Australian batsman, announced his decision to retire the cricket bat he used during the ICC Cricket World Cup final against India in Ahmedabad last November. The match, played between the two rival nations, saw Labuschagne score a crucial half-century that helped secure Australia's victory.

The Times of India · Aug 13, 2024

Boxing Federation of India invites application for new foreign coach

NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has initiated the process of hiring a new foreign coach following a lackluster performance by the nation's boxers at the Paris Olympics. The decision comes in the wake of the Indian contingent's failure to secure any medals at the prestigious event.

The Times of India · Aug 13, 2024