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Tejas crash: IAF pilot's village mourns a life lost too soon

Namansh is survived by his father, mother, wife, who is also serving in the Air Force, and their six-year-old daughter. IMAGE: Relatives of Wing Commander Namansh Syal mourn his loss in the LCA......

Wife honours Tejas pilot Syal with a last, tearful salute

Sobbing inconsolably, the Indian Air Force officer wife of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, killed in the Tejas crash at the Dubai Air show, managed a farewell salute with their six-year-old daughter......

Arunachal woman detained at China airport for 18 hrs over passport

A woman from Arunachal Pradesh, who lives in the UK, alleged that immigration officials at China's Shanghai airport detained her for nearly 18 hours after refusing to recognise her Indian passport......

Mamdani invokes Nehru to project 'new-age' leadership

New York's newly-elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani quoted India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's famous 'Tryst with Destiny' address in his victory speech, projecting himself as the leader of......

Mamdani flaunts his Indian roots at victory speech

From Nehru's 'Tryst with Destiny' to 'Dhoom Macha le' New York's newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, did not forget to flaunt his Indian roots during his first victory speech, although he did not......

'We Knew Shah Rukh Was Going To Pack His Bags For Bollywood'

'It is something that he always wanted to do and he has achieved phenomenal success in doing it.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan from his college days. Photograph: Kind courtesy Amar Talwar/Facebook Before......

Duplantis, McLaughlin-Levrone World Athletes of the Year

IMAGE: Mondo Duplantis continued his dominance of pole event, breaking his own world record another four times and was undefeated in 16 competitions. Photograph: Aleksandra Szmigiel/Reuters......

World Athletics medallist Bracy sanctioned for doping violations

IMAGE: USADA said it opened an investigation into Marvin Bracy after receiving a tip from a whistleblower.. Photograph: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters World 100 metres silver medallist Marvin Bracy has......

Caught doping! Indian athlete handed brutal 5-year ban

IMAGE: Manju Bala's suspension will run from July 10, 2024. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images Incheon Asian Games medallist hammer thrower Manju Bala has been banned for five years by the......

Indian para athletes set sights on global glory

With 2,200 athletes and officials from 104 countries participating in the nine-day showpiece, the New Delhi edition is the biggest in history, with India joining Qatar (2015), UAE (2019) and Japan......

After bagging 2030 CWG, Ahmedabad bids for more global events

'As far as the bid for 2036 Olympic is concerned, I am seeing this announcement today of Ahmedabad being selected as host city for Commonwealth 2030 in a very positive spirit.' IMAGE: On......

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Tejas crash: IAF pilot's village mourns a life lost too soon

Wife honours Tejas pilot Syal with a last, tearful salute

Arunachal woman detained at China airport for 18 hrs over passport

Mamdani invokes Nehru to project 'new-age' leadership

Mamdani flaunts his Indian roots at victory speech

'We Knew Shah Rukh Was Going To Pack His Bags For Bollywood'

Duplantis, McLaughlin-Levrone World Athletes of the Year

World Athletics medallist Bracy sanctioned for doping violations

Caught doping! Indian athlete handed brutal 5-year ban

Indian para athletes set sights on global glory

After bagging 2030 CWG, Ahmedabad bids for more global events

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