The 33rd Olympic Games began in Paris with a unique opening ceremony featuring athletes on boats along the Seine. Despite weather concerns, the event highlighted resilience and included a tribute to Hindi. Controversial acts, such as the recreation of ‘The Last Supper’ and the beheading of Marie Antoinette, drew criticism from viewers. This marks...
Read MoreManu Bhaker qualified for the 10m women’s air pistol final at the Olympic Games. She scored 580 in the qualifications, placing third and progressing to the final. Bhaker, who previously experienced disappointment in Tokyo, is now striving to secure an Olympic medal. Her strong performance brought redemption for Indian shooting after a slow start...
Read MoreIndia set a new record with a powerplay score of 74 runs against Sri Lanka in the 1st T20I at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 40 off 21 balls, and Shubman Gill added 34 off 16. The duo’s aggressive batting led India to 51 runs in just four overs. Despite Sri Lanka’s...
Read MoreAt the East Asia Summit, India called for de-escalation in Gaza and expressed concern over attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the critical importance of sea lines of communication (SLOC) through the South China Sea for the Indo-Pacific development. India also reiterated its commitment to ASEAN...
Read MoreSarabjot Singh couldn’t believe his luck on the biggest day of his blossoming shooting career. On debut at the Olympic Games in Paris on Saturday, he huffed and puffed during the 10m air pistol qualification, stumbled, but got back on his feet like a boxer before the count of 10, throwing a punch back...
Read MoreDonald Trump at a Friday event hosted by the conservative Christian organization Turning Point Action urged the Christians to vote — and then he said they would not have to do it again because ‘We’ll have it fixed so good, you’re not gonna have to vote’. “You won’t have to do it anymore. Four...
Read MoreWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the Central government of discrimination after she was allegedly cut off during a Niti Aayog speech. Banerjee claimed only she, representing opposition-ruled states, was treated this way, while others got extensive time. Upon walking out, she emphasized the importance of state roles during crises and criticized the withholding...
Read MoreSuryakumar Yadav led from the front with a breathtaking half-century as India comfortably out-batted Sri Lanka by 43 runs in the opening T20 International to start the Gautam Gambhir era with a victory in Pallekele on Saturday. It was India skipper Suryakumar’s 26-ball 58 and a 74-run opening blitzkrieg in just six overs between...
Read MoreThe Indian shooting contingent at the Paris Olympics is struggling with food and accommodation issues. The Athletes’ Villages haven’t catered to their culinary preferences, leading some to rely on a local South Asian restaurant or cook their own meals. Pistol coach Jaspal Rana has been cooking traditional dishes like Rajma-Chawal. Despite accommodation disappointments, the...
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