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Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula leave a mark at Paris Olympics

India's table tennis campaign centered around two women paddlers - Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula. Batra became the first Indian TT player to progress to the pre-quarterfinals of the Olympics. She was later followed by Sreeja Akula in the Round of 16, where both of them lost.

The Times of India · Aug 12, 2024

Indian shooters tick most boxes at Paris Olympics

PUNE: After firing blanks in the 2016 and 2020 editions, Indian shooters finally came back with three bronze medals from Paris. Six finalists and a few more finishing in top-12 from a contingent of highest-ever 21 shooters, the performance was well above-par.

The Times of India · Aug 12, 2024

Paris Olympics: Lack of national camps hurt Indian wrestlers

India in Paris will be remembered for Vinesh Phogat. She won and lost in equal measure - there wasn't a medal to show for the 50 kg wrestler - but the brave Vinesh ensured that she will be one of India's most talked-about sportspersons of all time.

The Times of India · Aug 12, 2024

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli likely to feature in Duleep Trophy

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are likely to be part of star-studded squads for the Duleep Trophy. This move comes in anticipation of India's Test series against Bangladesh, with the selectors keen on having key players participate in the Duleep Trophy, which begins on September 5…

The Times of India · Aug 12, 2024

TV Tonight: astonishing story of film-maker who tracked tigers for decades

Conservationist’s personal and moving documentary follows big cat clan in northern India. Plus: a forensics team heads to a murder scene. Here’s what to watch tonight

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024

Vitamin D: Top 5 ways to beat the deficiency

If you have been feeling a bit off lately or if you show signs that you might be low on vitamin D, you are not alone. Vitamin D deficiency is quite common, especially in India, where lifestyle, diet, and sun exposure can massively affect the vitamin levels.

The Times of India · Aug 12, 2024

MS Dhoni's willow, Virat Kohli's jersey, Rohit Sharma's bat among 27 collectibles up for grabs

MUMBAI: MS Dhoni's signed bat from IPL 2024, a Virat Kohli-autographed Team India jersey, batting gloves from the 2019 World Cup, Rohit Sharma's signed bat from the 2023 World Cup, and KL Rahul's signed bat and gloves from the same tournament will be among the collectibles available for purchase.

The Times of India · Aug 12, 2024

From Vinesh Phogat to Manu Bhaker: The roller-coaster ride at Paris Olympics

From a worried Vinesh to Nadeem's travelling javelin to the twinkling eyes of Manu, it has been a roller-coaster ride

The Times of India · Aug 12, 2024

6 medals, 0 gold: India's haul sub-par at Paris Olympics but it's not all gloom

As curtains fell on Paris Olympics on Sunday, Indian fans were left with a mixed feeling over the country's performance. For a nation of 1.4bn people, our return of one silver and five bronze is very meagre. That the world's most populous country couldn't produce a single gold medal is…

The Times of India · Aug 12, 2024

EXCLUSIVE | 'If your body supports you... ': Saina Nehwal on PV Sindhu's chances at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

NEW DELHI: Among Indian athletes, badminton queen PV Sindhu was a prominent medal contender heading into the Paris Olympics. Having previously won a silver at the Rio Games and a bronze at the Tokyo Games, Sindhu was expected to secure a podium finish and become the first Indian athlete to…

The Times of India · Aug 12, 2024