NEW DELHI: The Paris Paralympic Games officially began with a grand opening ceremony at the Avenue des Champs-Elysees and the Place de la Concorde. The event marks the start of a significant chapter in Paralympic sports. India sent their largest contingent ever, with 84 athletes spanning 12 sports, led by javelin gold medalist Sumit Antil … Read more
Paris Paralympics 2024 Opening Ceremony Live: Just weeks after hosting the Olympics, the summer of sports in Paris begins its final chapter Wednesday with the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games.More than 4,000 athletes with physical, visual and intellectual impairments will compete in 22 sports over the next 11 days. Organizers are promising a spectacular … Read more
NEW DELHI: After navigating a challenging period in his career, Indian batsman Karun Nair is meticulously rebuilding his path back to the top. While acknowledging the dream of donning the Indian jersey once more, Nair pointed out a present-focused approach, concentrating on consistent performance and continuous improvement. “You have to be prepared for the grind.It’s … Read more
Sloth fever, which is being described as deadly and dangerous has affected many areas of Europe and the United States. Learn everything about Oropauche here! Sloth fever is a dangerous and extremely contagious disease spreading rapidly throughout Europe and the US, posing a major threat to people. It has been identified in over 20 people … Read more
NEW DELHI: India are set to embark on their most ambitious Paralympic journey yet, as the nation’s largest-ever delegation prepares to commence their campaign in Paris on Thursday. The opening day of the competition will witness Indian athletes showcasing their skills in badminton, archery, and taekwondo. Following is India’s Day 1 schedule at the Paris … Read more
NEW DELHI: Ollie Pope, standing in as England’s Test captain for the injured Ben Stokes, has sought guidance from former skipper Joe Root on balancing leadership responsibilities with batting performance. Despite leading England to a five-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Old Trafford, Pope experienced a personal dip in form, recording … Read more
NEW DELHI: India umpire Anil Choudhary recently shared his thoughts on the reviewing skills of legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is often hailed as one of the greatest for his razor-sharp judgment from behind the stumps. During an engaging discussion on the 2 Sloggers podcast, Choudhary touched upon the popular joke that DRS, which officially … Read more
Kolkata: Former principal of RG Kar Medical College, Dr Sandip Ghosh, has been taken to the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) Anti-Corruption Branch from the CBI’s Special Crime Branch office on Monday following an ongoing investigation in a corruption case registered against Ghosh by the CBI on August 24. Earlier on August 24, CBI had … Read more
New Delhi: Observing that “all is not well” in the city’s health department which is witnessing a “bitter” fight between authorities, the Delhi High Court on Monday tasked the AIIMS director with the responsibility of implementing the recommendations of the six-member expert committee headed by Dr S K Sarin for improving services at Delhi government-run … Read more
Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo recently reached 899th career goal by scoring a stunning free-kick for his team Al-Nassir during a Saudi Pro League match against Al-Feiha. Ronaldo has faced tough luck in free-kicks in recent years, however, he managed to find the back of the net to score his career’s 64th free-kick goal to see his … Read more