Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of democratizing artificial intelligence to ensure its benefits reach the Global South, speaking at the India AI Impact Summit.
It's been well over two decades but missing an Olympic medal after coming reasonably close to it rankles Mohammed Riaz to this date even though some of his regret has eased after seeing the national team claim podium finishes in the mega-event's last two editions.
A United Nations commission of inquiry has found that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
PR Sreejesh, who is playing his last international tournament, on Friday said he is the Dhanraj Pillay for youngsters of the current team.
The 12th season of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) will begin on the National Sports Day on August 29 with a clash between Telugu Titans and Tamil Thalaivas.
Indian men's hockey team beat Great Britain 4-2 in shoot-out to enter the semi-finals and remain on course to win its second consecutive Olympic medal.
Waiting for ministry confirmation, but good decision to give Pak the nod: Tirkey
Former India hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay today said that the legendary Dhyan Chand should be bestowed with the Bharat Ratna as soon as possible.
The ace leg spinner said Pillay's exclusion from the Olympics probables' list should be sorted out for the benefit of the game and sports in general.
Bajit Dhillon, Bajit Saini and Mukesh Kumar return to the Indian team for tournaments in Australia.
The Indian hockey captain said it will only benefit the game in the country.
Former captain Dhanraj Pillay is not interested in talking about Indian hockey anymore after India's forgettable London Olympics performance and also questioned the rationale behind appointing foreign coaches.
Indian badminton team's chief coach Pullela Gopichand, multiple world title holder cueist Pankaj Advani, former hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay were some of the prominent names who made financial contribution in country's fight against coronavirus pandemic.
The ace striker has recovered from a knee injury and is likely to be named in the squad for next month's Olympic qualifier.
The mercurial forward and Baljit Singh Dhillon are among nine players named for a pre-Olympic camp in Cologne from May 27 to June 21.
The Indian captain said he will sign off his international hockey career only after winning an Olympic medal.
Quite a few film folk and politicians attended the funeral of veteran actor Atul Parchure, who died on October 14 after a long battle with cancer. He was 57.
The IOA president said Pillay's experience could improve the medal chances of the eight-time Olympic hockey champions.
Mercurial striker and four-time Olympian Dhanraj Pillay would retire after the Athens Games.
The squad, led by defender Dilip Tirkey, also includes experienced striker Baljeet Singh Dhillon.
Dashing forward Dhanraj Pillay trained with the junior India team in Mumbai on Wednesday.
The ace striker was not picked in an 18-member "experimental" side to play in a four-nation tournament in Japan.
The two exchanged words after Pillay was reprimanded by the coach for talking to the media.
Former Indian hockey team captain Dhanraj Pillay feels that resuming of India-Pakistan hockey test series should help both countries in regaining their foothold at the international level.
Reader Ankush Sakhare sent us this photograph from Panvel.
Pillay said he would play in the inaugural Premier Hockey League in Hyderabad and donate his earnings for the tsunami victims.
The two veterans are sure to figure among the 26 Olympic probables, to be announced by the Indian Hockey Federation in Delhi on Monday.
The IHF chief described the controversy surrounding Dhanraj Pillay's exclusion as "uncalled for."
Five goalkeepers, four full backs, 10 mid-fielders and 11 forwards figure in the 30-man list.
India have never won the prestigious Champions Trophy and it's best ever show has been a third place finish.
'Huge disappointment that we did not qualify for our third consecutive Olympics'
Reader Amarpreet Singh sent us this picture from Chandigarh.
Former India captain Dhanraj Pillay on Monday batted for participation of Pakistan's players in the Hockey India League (HIL) tournament and urged Hockey India to take up the issue with politicians to ensure their presence in the future editions of the franchise-based league.
'There is uncertainty regarding job opportunities for our children after they serve for just four years under the Agnipath scheme.'
India's captain says recent performances have made the 'world stand up and take notice of Indian hockey'.
Mercurial forward Dhanraj Singh, Baljit Singh Dhillon and Jugraj Singh have been included among the 26-probables for the Olympics.
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