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3 days, 19 hours ago

World Meditation Day brings focus on traditional yoga practice rooted in Jainism

The first World Meditation Day observed recently in Rajasthan has brought focus on the Arham Dhyan Yoga, rooted in the ancient Shramana heritage in Jainism, which claims to guide the individuals towards spiritual awakening and inner balance. Om Arham Social Welfare Foundation’s chairperson Chinamay Kiyawat told The Hindu that thousands of people from different walks of life, including students, working …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Manu Bhaker to receive Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna after week-long confusion over nomination, Gukesh among four recipients

Hindustan Times

India's twin-Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and chess prodigy D Gukesh have been named among the four recipients of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, as confirmed by the sports ministry, according to PTI on Thursday. India's men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and para-athlete Praveen Kumar are the other two recipients of this year’s Khel Ratna Award, which is …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Manu Bhaker, Gukesh among four athletes to receive Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award: Sports Ministry

The Hindu

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has been chosen for the Khel Ratna award along with chess World Champion D Gukesh, hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympic gold medallist Praveen Kumar, as per the announcement made by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Thursday. Long ago, the Union Sports Ministry proposed Saina Nehwal’s name and gave her the Khel …

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1 week, 2 days ago

National Sports Day 2024: Full list of Khel Ratna, Arjuna award winners

India Today

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the recipients of the National Sports Awards 2024. National Sports Day 2024: Full list of award winners Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 Awarded for outstanding performance in sports. Shri Gukesh D - Chess Shri Harmanpreet Singh - Hockey Shri Praveen Kumar - Para-Athletics Ms. Manu Bhaker - Shooting Arjuna …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Explained: How athletes are selected for Khel Ratna Award amid Manu Bhaker and Harvinder Singh’s criticism

Firstpost

Both Bhaker and Harvinder, who were among India’s standout performers in Paris Olympics and Paralympics respectively, have been critical of this year’s shortlist for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Both Bhaker and Harvinder, however, have been in the news lately for being critical of this year’s shortlist for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. “Discrimination in sports’ …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Manu Bhaker to father after Khel Ratna snub: ’I shouldn’t have gone to Olympics’

Live Mint

No mention of Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker's name on the list of sportspersons nominated for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award sparked controversy this week. 'Some orders were being followed' Bhaker's father Ram Kishan exclusively told Telecom Asia that he suspects that "all is not well with the committee which decides the national sports awards. He said, "Despite …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Paralympics gold-medalist Harvinder Singh adds to burning Khel Ratna controversy

India Today

Para-archer and Paris Paralympics 2024 gold-medallist Harvinder Singh has openly criticized the lack of recognition for Paralympians in the nominations for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. "Discrimination in sports”Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Gold medalists were awarded by Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, but what about Paris 2024 Paralympic Gold medalists? #KhelRatnaAward" @PMOIndia @PTI_News @ANI @ — Harvinder …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Manu Bhaker's name reportedly absent from nominees list for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award

Firstpost

Two-time Paris Olympics medallist Manu Bhaker’s name is reportedly absent from the list of sportspersons nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. India’s two-time Paris Olympics medallist Manu Bhaker’s name is reportedly absent from the list of sportspersons nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. “Tell me, Do I deserve Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award? …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna controversy: Why double Olympic medallist was overlooked – 2 things to know

Live Mint

Manu Bhaker is making headlines after reports emerged that the Paris Olympics double medallist wasn't included in the nomination list for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. Having suffered a heart-breaking pistol malfunction in Tokyo three years ago, Bhaker made a strong comeback to win her first Olympic bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event. According to a …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

No Khel Ratna for Manu Bhaker? Officials say Paris Olympics double medallist ‘didn’t apply’; family reacts

Live Mint

In a surprising move, Paris Olympics double medallist Manu Bhaker isn't among the sportspersons nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, according to reports. According to a Times of India report, sports ministry officials stated that Manu Bhaker didn't apply for the country's highest sporting honour, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Harmanpreet, Praveen among Khel Ratna …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Google CEO Sundar Pichai served legal notice following controversial Indian YouTube video

India TV News

A video on YouTube has caused a lot of trouble for Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google. A court in Mumbai has sent a legal notice to him because the video platform hasn’t followed a previous court order. Because of this, the judge has asked Sundar Pichai why he shouldn’t face consequences for not following the court's orders. A few …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

India Set to Take on Hockey World Champions Germany in Historic Return to Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium

Firstpost

The Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium will be hosting a historic men's hockey match between India and Germany, marking the return of hockey to the iconic stadium after a 10-year hiatus. The match, scheduled for October 23 and 24, is a crucial test for both teams, with Germany aiming to retain their world championship title and India looking to make …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Remembering Dhyan Chand | National Sports Day

The Hindu

August 29 is a day that holds a special place in the hearts of sports enthusiasts across India. It is celebrated as National Sports Day, dedicated to the memory of the legendary hockey player, Major Dhyan Chand, a name that is synonymous with excellence in sports, a name that transcended the boundaries of the field to inspire generations—a man whose …

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4 months, 1 week ago

National Sports Day: Honoring Major Dhyan Chand and Promoting Fitness

Deccan Chronicle

On August 29th, India observes National Sports Day, a date chosen to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, renowned as the greatest field hockey player in the country’s history. This day serves as a tribute to Major Dhyan Chand's immense contributions to Indian hockey and highlights the critical role of sports and physical activities in fostering national well-being. …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Hockey Legend Zafar Iqbal Pay Tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

News 18

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya was joined by hockey legend Zafar Iqbal in paying tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on the National Sports Day here, with the latter also emphasising on the need to focus on disciplines like table tennis and swimming for bigger medal hauls in the Olympic Games. The birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand, who won …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics Quiz - Set 4

The Hindu

Paris 2024 Olympics Quiz - Set 4 1 / 5 | Norman Pritchard is officially recognized as the first Indian to win a medal at the Summer Olympics. Identify X. Kumar Navale Sadashiv Datar Dinkarrao Shinde Dinkarrao Shinde from Kolhapur was part of a two-man wrestling contingent for the 1920 edition, the first time India sent a squad to the …

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6 months ago

India's Olympic origins: A brief history of the country's record at the Games before independence

Hindustan Times

India will make its 26th appearance at the Summer Olympics this year, and for that, they will go back to Paris - the place where the country's Olympic journey began. Dhyan Chand and the rest of the Indian men's hockey team that won the country's first Olympic gold at the 1928 Olympics. Paris 1900 - A debatable start The 1900 …

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7 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi begins 45-hr ‘dhyan’ at Kanyakumari's Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Hindustan Times

With the conclusion of the campaigning for the last phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday began his 45-hour-long meditation at the famed Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Upon his arrival to the city in the evening, the prime minister first offered prayers at the Bhagavathy …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Biju Menon, Dhyan Sreenivasan and Suraj Venjaramoodu to star in ‘Rorschach’ maker’s next

The Hindu

Malayalam stars Biju Menon, Dhyan Sreenivasan and Suraj Venjaramoodu are all set to headline an upcoming film helmed by Rorschach-director Nisam Basheer. Meanwhile, apart from Nisam’s film, Suraj and Biju are also sharing the screen in Nadanna Sambhavam, directed by Vishnu Narayan of Maradona fame. Suraj also has Suresh Gopi-starrer Varaham, Asif Ali-starrer Adios Amigo, Kunchacko Boban’s Grrr, and Madhuvidhuamong …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Malayalee From India review: Even Nivin Pauly’s honest performance can’t save this disappointing film

Hindustan Times

After the stupendous success of Nivin Pauly’s character in the recent Varshangalkku Sesham, comes the Malayalam star’s Malayalee from India. The disappointing writing Director Dijo Jose Anthony’s film has tried to combine various social issues in this film--ranging from communal politics and manipulation of religion by politicians--to the current political atmosphere in India. Nivin Pauly doesn’t look fresh in this …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Vineeth Sreenivasan exclusive interview: Varshangalkku Sesham is a story I had with me for 18 years

Hindustan Times

Vineeth Sreenivasan is not just a popular name in the Malayalam film industry but in numerous other states as well. The first half of the film is based on a lot of memories that inspired me – in my formative years, I’ve heard a lot of stories from like my father, Innocent uncle, Nedumudi Venu uncle and others, about the …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Varshangalkku Shesham review: Vineeth Sreenivasan’s tale of friendship is earnest but melodramatic

Hindustan Times

Varshangalkku Shesham review: A tale that revolves around friendship and cinema seems to be a match made in heaven, especially when it is written and directed by someone who grew up in the film industry and casts his friends as the actors. Actor, writer and director Vineeth Sreenivasan has chosen to cast his brother, Dhyan Sreenivasan as Venu and his …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Varshangalkku Shesham’ movie review: Vineeth Sreenivasan’s humour holds together this ode to cinema and friendship

The Hindu

Vineeth Sreenivasan, from the wealth of his experience, appears to be acutely aware of the barbs that would be coming his way after a film’s release. The emotional core of Varshangalkku Shesham is written around the changing shades of the relationship between these two men and the evolution of the film industry in the intervening years, but somehow it is …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Textbook printers in Andhra caught in the tender tangle

The Hindu

It has been nearly three years since Krishna Rao’s printing press at Ajith Singh Nagar in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, saw any activity. After clearing all his debts gradually over three years, Krishna Rao, whose main business was printing and supplying textbooks to the Andhra Pradesh government, was looking forward to opening his unit again in February. Shuttered units, unpaid bills …

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World Meditation Day brings focus on traditional yoga practice rooted in Jainism

Manu Bhaker to receive Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna after week-long confusion over nomination, Gukesh among four recipients

Manu Bhaker, Gukesh among four athletes to receive Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award: Sports Ministry

National Sports Day 2024: Full list of Khel Ratna, Arjuna award winners

Explained: How athletes are selected for Khel Ratna Award amid Manu Bhaker and Harvinder Singh’s criticism

Manu Bhaker to father after Khel Ratna snub: ’I shouldn’t have gone to Olympics’

Paralympics gold-medalist Harvinder Singh adds to burning Khel Ratna controversy

Manu Bhaker's name reportedly absent from nominees list for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award

Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna controversy: Why double Olympic medallist was overlooked – 2 things to know

No Khel Ratna for Manu Bhaker? Officials say Paris Olympics double medallist ‘didn’t apply’; family reacts

Google CEO Sundar Pichai served legal notice following controversial Indian YouTube video

India Set to Take on Hockey World Champions Germany in Historic Return to Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium

Watch: Remembering Dhyan Chand | National Sports Day

National Sports Day: Honoring Major Dhyan Chand and Promoting Fitness

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Hockey Legend Zafar Iqbal Pay Tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

Paris 2024 Olympics Quiz - Set 4

India's Olympic origins: A brief history of the country's record at the Games before independence

PM Modi begins 45-hr ‘dhyan’ at Kanyakumari's Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Biju Menon, Dhyan Sreenivasan and Suraj Venjaramoodu to star in ‘Rorschach’ maker’s next

Malayalee From India review: Even Nivin Pauly’s honest performance can’t save this disappointing film

Vineeth Sreenivasan exclusive interview: Varshangalkku Sesham is a story I had with me for 18 years

Varshangalkku Shesham review: Vineeth Sreenivasan’s tale of friendship is earnest but melodramatic

‘Varshangalkku Shesham’ movie review: Vineeth Sreenivasan’s humour holds together this ode to cinema and friendship

Textbook printers in Andhra caught in the tender tangle