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75 years ago, Britain's plan for Pakistani and Indian independence left unresolved conflicts on both sides – especially when it comes to Kashmir

In 1947, the United Kingdom was exhausted. World War II had ravaged its military and economy, and anti-colonial movements had begun to challenge empires. Within the Indian subcontinent, the U.K. faced two powerful, seemingly irreconcilable nationalist movements: one calling for the creation of Pakistan, a homeland for the Muslims of…

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2022

India sweeps Commonwealth Games badminton singles as Sindhu, Sen clinch maiden golds

P. V. Sindhu and Lakshya Sen lived up to the billing by grabbing gold medals as India swept the singles badminton competition at the Commonwealth Games for the first time

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2022

Duleep Trophy back in old format, Irani Cup slotted in calendar

NEW DELHI: The Duleep Trophy, back in the calendar in its old zonal format after three years, will kick-start the Indian domestic season from September 8 with 1500 games across all age-groups over a period of six months, the BCCI said on Monday.

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2022

CWG 2022: PV Sindhu clinches maiden gold in Commonwealth Games 2022 badminton final

Sindhu won her first-ever women's singles medal in Commonwealth Games 2022 and India's first-ever gold in badminton at CWG 2022. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 8, 2022

Bollywood: Meghna Gulzar begins filming for 'Sam Bahadur'

The film is based on the life and times of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, one of India's greatest war heroes. He was the chief of the Indian Army in 1971 when India fought the Bangladesh Liberation War with Pakistan. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 8, 2022

Indian Oil Corp unit to open 50 fuel stations in Sri Lanka to help alleviate crisis

Sri Lanka has given approval for India's Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) to open 50 new fuel stations, a company official said on Monday, as part of efforts to reduce severe shortages that have crippled the island nation.

Reuters · Aug 8, 2022

PV Sindhu wins maiden CWG gold with win over Michelle Li

BIRMINGHAM: India's sporting icon PV Sindhu added a Commonwealth Singles gold to her wide array of medals with a convincing straight-game win over Canada's Michelle Li in the final here on Monday.

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2022

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen win maiden CWG singles titles as India sweep singles competition

BIRMINGHAM: Superstar PV Sindhu and young gun Lakshya Sen lived up to expectations by grabbing gold medals as India swept the singles badminton competition at the Commonwealth Games for the first time, here on Monday.

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2022

P. V. Sindhu clinches maiden Commonwealth Games badminton gold

World number 7 P. V. Sindhu defeated world number 13 Michelle Li 21-15, 21-13, taking India’s gold medal tally to 19

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2022

Ex-Mumbai 'keeper Sharad Hazare passes away

MUMBAI: In a news which left many in Mumbai cricket in mourning, former Mumbai wicketkeeper Sharad Hazare, who was ailing for some time, passed away at his residence in Four Bunglows, Andheri, on Monday morning. Incidentally, it was his 77th birthday- he was born on August 8, 1945.

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2022