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The stairs to the podium: India's sporting rise under PM Modi

India's sporting journey transformed significantly from 1934 to the present day. Government programs like TOPS and Khelo India now support athletes extensively. Prime Minister Modi's focus elevated sports to a national priority. Athletes receive unprecedented funding and elite training opportunities. This shift reflects a new era of national sporting confidence…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Central Retail to acquire MaxValu Thailand

Central Retail Corporation Plc (CRC) has agreed to acquire AEON (Thailand) Co Ltd, the operator of 30 MaxValu supermarkets in Thailand, in a move aimed at strengthening its food retail business and expanding the footprint of its Tops supermarket chain.

Bangkok Post · Aug 7

Guru's Weekly Buzz: June 5-11

Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

Bangkok Post · Jun 5

What a surprise! HP positions Qualcomm as AMD's only rival in fiercely contested 40+ TOPS business laptop market

HP has launched a new EliteBook 6 AI laptop powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor.

TechRadar · Mar 18, 2025

Higher allowance, closer half-yearly assessment awaits TOPS athletes this Olympic cycle

Athletes chosen for the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) will receive higher allowances for overseas training and competitions, subject to biannual physical and psychological assessments as part of their evaluation protocol.

The Times of India · Feb 22, 2025

‘Excitement in the air’: newly created Alabama district votes for first time

District two, where Black people comprise 48.7% of the population, was carved after a 2023 supreme court ruling

The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2024

Mass shootings upended their lives. Now survivors are making the gun industry pay

In the absence of political change, victims and families are coming together to launch multimillion-dollar lawsuits

The Guardian - US · Sep 30, 2024

Sumit Nagal's $50,000 demand to play for India sparks controversy

NEW DELHI: The All India Tennis Association (AITA) claimed on Thursday that Sumit Nagal demanded an annual fee of $50,000 to play Davis Cup ties for India. However, Nagal defended this by stating that it is common practice for athletes to be compensated for their participation.

The Times of India · Sep 19, 2024

Archana Kamath quits professional table tennis to pursue academic career

NEW DELHI: Archana Kamath, who played a crucial role in leading India to the women’s table tennis team quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics, decided to leave the sport despite support from the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ), and other sponsors. At 23 years old, she has…

The Times of India · Aug 22, 2024

Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir obituary

Last original member of the the Four Tops, the US group known for hits such as Reach Out I’ll Be There and I Can’t Help Myself

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2024