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Shalakha Sansanwal: Punching beyond age stereotypes

Shalakha Sansanwal: Punching beyond age stereotypes

February 27, 2024

In the streets of Katwaria Sarai in South Delhi, Shalakha Sansanwal, a silver medallist in the 70kg category at the recently concluded 7th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championships, has defied conventions and challenges with her unwavering commitment to the sport. Her introdu...

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Beginning of new era for e-sports in India

Beginning of new era for e-sports in India

December 3, 2021

On December 1, 16 teams from around the world gathered in Berlin to participate in the Valorant 2021 Champions Tour (VCT) where they have been testing their mettle in e-sports in order to claim not just the championship, but also the prize money of USD 1 million. Though India doe...

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With helping hand from blind schools, visually impaired children see a bright future

With helping hand from blind schools, visually impaired children see a bright future

August 29, 2021

Among millions of students across Delhi who had been waiting for this moment with great anxiety as the results of their class XII examinations were finally announced on July 30, was Ayush Prakash Jaiswal. He over overjoyed, like all other students, when he learnt that he had not ...

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Kullu-Manali, an adventurous traveller’s spot

Kullu-Manali, an adventurous traveller’s spot

June 15, 2018

  I hadn’t camped for years! But having a sense for real adventure, the only destination that came to my mind last summer was Kullu- Manali. Since I have a passion for photography and I love to explore nature, that was the first destination I thought of. Nestled in th...

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India’s first Madame Tussauds in Delhi

India’s first Madame Tussauds in Delhi

December 7, 2017

India's very own Madame Tussauds museum to home life like figures of 50 national and international icons and boost tourism in the region

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Jal Mahotsav – experience the diverse facets of Madhya Pradesh

Jal Mahotsav – experience the diverse facets of Madhya Pradesh

January 2, 2017

The water festival has much to offer to people of all ages and tastes; from hot air balloon rides, paragliding, cycling and early morning yoga sessions, to various water sports like parasailing, motor boat rides and house boat experiences, among other cultural attractions like tr...

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Top 5 highest-grossing Bollywood blockbusters of 2016

Top 5 highest-grossing Bollywood blockbusters of 2016

December 23, 2016

Over the last couple of years, Indian cinema has witnessed its directors slowly wafting away from the regular conventional rom-coms and leaning in towards a flood of biopics and thrillers, and the diverse Indian audience seems to enjoy it, as the box-office collections of these f...

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Atlético de Kolkata rides high on European contribution to clinch ISL 2016

Atlético de Kolkata rides high on European contribution to clinch ISL 2016

December 20, 2016

Atlético de Kolkata wins the Indian Super League a second time in three years. Football, in cricket-crazy India, is gradually gaining in popularity and rediscovering the hysteria of the days gone by.

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Madhya Pradesh hosts second Jal Mahotsav

Madhya Pradesh hosts second Jal Mahotsav

December 20, 2016

To boost the footfall of both inbound and outbound tourists in the state, the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board has yet again organised the Jal Mahotsav (water festival), amidst the gleaming waves of Narmada River in Hanuwantiya; but this time, it is bigger and better.

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Aprilia sets path breaking trend in two-wheeler segment

Aprilia sets path breaking trend in two-wheeler segment

September 7, 2016

Indian two-wheeler enthusiasts were introduced to the newest member of the Vespa family on 22 August, 2016, drawing delight and cheers. After a long wait, the Aprilia SR150, a sports bike in a scooter’s avatar or vice versa, sets a new trend that aspires to make Piaggio & C. S...

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India goes out of Rio2016 with two medals

India goes out of Rio2016 with two medals

August 22, 2016

As the Rio 2016 Olympics came to a close, India’s medal count stands at a total of two. A bronze secured by wrestler Sakshi Malik and a silver by shuttler PV Sindhu were the only awards the country could take back from the games in Brazil, leaving the country divided over the...

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India gets its first Rio2016 Olympic medal

India gets its first Rio2016 Olympic medal

August 19, 2016

Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik attained a bronze medal yesterday in the women’s 58kg category by winning against Aisuluu Tynybekova from Kyrgyzstan, sealing the first Olympic medal for her country at Rio 2016. The country held its breath until the last moment of the match as Saks...

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