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Nitesh Kumar: From train accident to Paris Paralympics final
Nitesh Kumar, the highly skilled towering shuttler from Haryana, downed Japan’s Fujihara Daisuke 21-16, 21-12 in the semifinals at the Chapelle Arena. (Screengrab via Paralympics)
Nitesh is a trained engineer, who suffered an unfortunate train accident when he fell out of a moving coach during college, needing prosthetics on his left foot. A strapping 6 footer with a wicked reverse drop on the court, he had always liked badminton, but got serious about it in the last few years. Playing mixed doubles alongside Thulasimathi Murugesan, he spent his last six weeks before heading out to Paris, at the Pullela Gopichand academy, for a specific skills bootcamp. (READ MORE)

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Yashasvi Jaiswal etched his name in record books with a magnificent 161 in the Perth Test against Australia, becoming the fourth-highest run-scorer after 15 Tests. This knock, his third century of 2024, propelled him into an elite group of Indian batsmen achieving this feat before turning 23. The 22-year-old also shattered Vijay Hazare’s Indian record […]
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'I myself have been an NCC cadet': PM Modi recalls his experience in 'Mann ki baat' November 24, 2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on National Cadet Corps Day. He shared his personal experiences as an NCC cadet. Modi emphasized the role of NCC in developing discipline and leadership qualities in youth. He also acknowledged the contributions of the Indian diaspora in Guyana in preserving Indian culture.
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Employee's heartfelt resignation video goes viral: I’m sad for me, but … November 24, 2024
A resignation video highlighting positive workplace relationships has gone viral. The video features an employee, Simi, tearfully informing her manager about her decision to leave. The manager responds with support and congratulations, acknowledging the employee's mixed emotions and wishing her well in her future endeavors.
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Watch: How Aussie greats reacted to Yashasvi Jaiswal's hundred November 24, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal, living up to his reputation as 'The New King,' silenced critics with a remarkable century in the second innings of the first Border-Gavaskar Test. The young opener overcame an initial setback, earning praise from Australian legends for his composure and powerful strokeplay.
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Tear gas lobbed, stones pelted: Clashes erupt in UP's Sambhal over mosque survey November 24, 2024
Stone-pelting erupted at Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal as a court-ordered survey team arrived, prompting police to use tear gas for crowd control. The survey stems from claims that the mosque was built on a former temple site. Heavy security measures are in place due to the region's history of communal tensions.
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'California is still counting votes:' Musk reacts to India's electoral process November 24, 2024
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Watch: Jaiswal's Sehwag-like bravado to bring up his century November 24, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal, in his first match in Australia, scored his maiden century against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy opener in Perth. Jaiswal, who was dismissed for a duck in the first innings, resumed his innings on Sunday morning at 90 and reached his century off 205 balls. It's also his third Test century in […]
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After Lok Sabha boost, Maharashtra drubbing sends Congress back to square one November 24, 2024
Riding high on its performance in the 2024 general elections, the Congress party faced a crushing defeat in the Maharashtra and Haryana assembly polls. Despite a vigorous campaign echoing national issues, the party failed to secure victory in these crucial states, raising questions about its strategy and ability to challenge the ruling BJP effectively.
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Maharashtra polls: Muslim polarisation ran into silent consolidation of Hindus November 24, 2024
Following setbacks in the Lok Sabha polls, BJP launched a campaign in Maharashtra emphasizing Hindu unity for safety and progress. The party leveraged instances of Muslim vote consolidation and demands from Muslim groups to bolster its narrative, positioning itself as a safeguard against perceived threats to Hindu interests.
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Record! Jaiswal, Rahul's biggest opening partnership in Australia November 24, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul forged a 201-run partnership on Day 3 of the first Test against Australia in Perth, setting a new record for India's highest opening-wicket stand in Australia. They shattered a 38-year-old record in the process. Their remarkable performance guided India to a commanding position after a shaky first innings.
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