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Trying to give the best support to Indian contingent but still being criticised: IOA chief PT Usha

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President, PT Usha, praised the remarkable collaboration between the sports ministry, IOA, and national federations on Wednesday. She emphasized that this joint effort guaranteed that athletes heading to Paris received the support staff they preferred.

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2024

'Express yourself in Paris': Kapil Dev's advice to Paris Olympics-bound Indian athletes

NEW DELHI: Former Indian captain Kapil Dev shared his thoughts on Wednesday regarding the upcoming Olympic Games, which are set to commence on July 26. He encouraged the Indian athletes participating in the event to perform without any fear or hesitation, emphasizing the importance of self-expression on the global stage.

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2024

Does Hardik Pandya's T20 captaincy experience make him a better choice than Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I skipper?

With the announcement of India's white-ball squads for the tour of Sri Lanka around the corner, the T20I captaincy has become a subject of speculation for two reasons. One, Rohit Sharma is no longer available having quit T20Is following the World Cup last month. And two, the toss-up is now…

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2024

Funeral Nights by Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih review – an ode to storytelling

Travellers gather before a feast of the dead in this homage to Arabian Nights which spotlights a little-known community in northeast India

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024

Broadcasting sector saw 87% jump in FDI in FY24

India’s broadcasting sector saw a jump in foreign direct investment by 87 percent to Rs 7,012 crore in the fiscal year 2024, as per data released by the department for promotion of industry and internal trade, as per Exchange4media. The sector had received Rs 3,745 crore in FDI in the…

Newslaundry · Jul 17, 2024

Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga's latest picture shocks the internet

Sri Lanka's former captain Arjuna Ranatunga, who led his country to their maiden ODI World Cup triumph in 1996, has shocked the cricket world with his latest image that shows him to have lost weight to the point of being almost unrecognizable.

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2024

Budget 2024: Why cash to people and not corporates will boost consumption

Indian capitalism started in the textile mills of Mumbai – which were built in areas such as Byculla, Worli, Prabhadevi, Lower Parel, Parel, and Dadar – all located in what is now known as central Mumbai.

Newslaundry · Jul 17, 2024

Paris Olympics: Sukhjeet Singh back where he belongs

Talented striker set for Olympics debut following a stirring comeback after being bedridden six years ago

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2024

Why Suryakumar Yadav is being preferred over Hardik Pandya as Team India T20I captain

NEW DELHI: After India secured the prestigious T20 World Cup 2024 trophy with a thrilling victory over South Africa in Barbados, batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirements from T20I cricket. The focus now shifts to new head coach Gautam Gambhir, who aims to restructure the coaching…

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2024

Waterfall victims identified as Indian students

Tributes have poured in for two Indian students who died at a far north Queensland tourist waterhole, with a fundraiser set up to cover funeral costs.

AAP · Jul 17, 2024