Paralympics 2016
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British Paralympians accused of winning gold medals unfairly, set to face parliamentary hearing
Classification campaigner Michael Breen has accused UK Athletics of fielding athletes in competitions where their disability is less severe compared to others.
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India's four Rio Paralympics medal winners are getting Rs 90 lakh in total from the Centre
The cash reward will be given by the Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot under the Awareness Generation and Publicity scheme.
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'Para-athletes like me aren't used to attention.' Don't worry, Deepa Malik, we'll forget soon
The Paralympics silver medallist forged her own path to Rio. There was no support.
Nishita Jha
Trending
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The best part about the Rio Paralympics? The focus on athletic greatness and not disability
It began amidst gloomy forecasts but soon captured Rio de Janeiro and Brazil’s hearts, thanks to a heartening performance from the hosts.
Samindra Kunti
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These three charts prove that Vijay Goel's sports ministry does not know its own Khel Ratna policy
India's para-athletes have actually outscored their able-bodied compatriots according to the government's own criteria.
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Watch: These two sensational goals by Jefinho prove why he's been dubbed the 'Paralympic Pele'
The 26-year-old Jefinho has been even compared to Neymar for his skills with the football.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Paralympic medallists to be considered for Khel Ratna from next year, says Vijay Goel
The minister also lauded India's Paralympic athletes for bringing huge honour to the country.
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Iranian para-cyclist dies, following crash at road race event at Paralympics
Bahman Golbarnezhad suffered a cardiac arrest after being involved in a crash during the men's C4-C5 road race event.
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Paralympics: Karam Jyoti and Virender Dhankar fail to win medals at Rio
Jyoti failed to get off the mark in women’s discus throw, while Dhankar finished eighth in men’s Shot Put
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The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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The private moment between two Canadian Paralympians is the most beautiful photo you will see today
The Rio Paralympics has an iconic kiss of its own.
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Paralympics: Rampal Chahar finishes sixth in men’s high jump T-47 despite personal best
Chahar was 0.6 metres behind the bronze-medal mark.
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Paralympics: Amit Kumar Saroha narrowly misses out on bronze medal in club throw
The other Indian in the F51 class, Dharambir Nain, finished in the ninth position.
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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa