Olympics
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Olympics: ‘Monumental day’ – Saurav Ghosal as squash added to 2028 Games roster
Squash will make its debut at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
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Olympics: Cricket’s inclusion for Los Angeles 2028 Games approved by International Olympic Committee
Cricket will be added to the Olympic roster as a medal event for the first time since the Paris 1900 edition.
Shahid Judge
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Olympics: India may have confirmed its intention to host the 2036 Games, but a long process remains
Along with India, there are confirmed bids from Indonesia, Poland, Turkey and Mexico, at the moment, to host the 2036 Olympics.
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Trending
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In heated Maharashtra poll battle, Uddhav Thackeray emerges as Opposition alliance’s strike weapon
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Why there should be no place for a ‘Brahmin conference’ at Indian universities
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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‘iParent’: An eye-opening, sobering read for parents raising an always-online generation of children
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This collection of Qurratulain Hyder’s works offers a detailed portrait of the writer and her times
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Olympics: PM Narendra Modi confirms India's bid for 2036 edition
“India will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to organise the 2036 Olympics,” Modi said.
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Olympics: PM Narendra Modi confirms India's bid for 2036 edition
“India will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to organise the 2036 Olympics,” Modi said.
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Olympics: Thirty countries write to IOC disapproving inclusion of Russian athletes at Paris 2024
The IOC had earlier announced it was looking for a ‘pathway’ to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the Olympics next year.
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Video
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Eco India, Episode 260: Can technology's societal benefits extend to environmental sustainability?
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Video: How free and fair are Indian elections today?
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Olympics: Russia terms Ukraine’s calls to ban its athletes from Paris 2024 ‘unacceptable’
Ukraine have called for athletes from Russia and Belarus to be banned from competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Ukraine’s call to boycott Paris 2024 over Russian participation against Olympic principles, says IOC
Ukraine has said it will boycott the Paris Olympic Games if Russian athletes are allowed to participate.
AFP
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Olympics 2024: Paris mayor says Russian athletes should be banned from Games for Ukraine invasion
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in late February 2022, Russians and Belarusians have been banned from most world sporting events.
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The Reel
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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‘IF’ review: Film about ‘imaginary friends’ is low on imagination
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Olympics: USA backs move for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at Paris as neutral athletes
The US’ stance further divides opinion on whether Russian and Belarusian athletes should be allowed to compete at the Olympics in 2024 altogether.
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Olympic Games: India to nominate Ahmedabad in bid to host 2036 edition, say report
Sports minister Anurag Thakur said a roadmap will be presented to the International Olympic Committee at a meeting in Mumbai in September.
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Paris Olympics 2024: Viacom18 secures broadcast rights for India and subcontinent
Through the agreement, Viacom18 will provide multi-platform coverage of the Games, and ensure free-to-air television coverage within the region.
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The Field
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen, Minakshi secure gold medals for India
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Shooting, Olympic Trials: Sift Kaur Samra, Niraj Kumar win 50m Rifle 3 Positions event
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IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians end forgetful season in last place after loss to Lucknow Super Giants
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Football: Sunil Chhetri retires – ‘Always wanted to bring value and not be carried by the team’
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Boxing: India to contest for women’s 57kg quota at 2nd Olympic Qualifiers after Parveen’s suspension