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Bhavina Patel Bhavina called for the formation of a professional league for para athletes on the lines of the Ultimate Table Tennis League. | Photo Credit: R. Ravindran Bhavina Patel, a para table tennis icon, rarely offers praise without reason. When she did so at the third National-ranking para table tennis tournament at IIT Madras on Saturday, it displayed a clear shift in how para sport is being valued in India. According to the Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist what the tournament organisers — Rotary Chennai Patna in collaboration with IIT Madras under the aegis of the Tamil Nadu Table Tennis…

As per Vedic astrology, it is believed that Kala Chana also known as Black Chickpeas are associated with the planet Saturn and consuming this chana may please Lord Shani Dev and pacify Karmic patterns. In ancient India food was mindfully consumed keeping in mind its elements(tatvas) that had a profound connection with the divine, each of these foods had a story to tell! Why is kala chana associated with saturn?As per Hindu mythology and vedic shastra, there have been many foods and staples that are revered for their power to transform karmic debts and reduce negativity. One such kitchen staple…

India, US may sign formal trade pact by mid-MarchNEW DELHI: India and the US are expected to finalise and sign a joint statement on the first part of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) in four-five days and aim to conclude a formal, legally binding pact by midMarch, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Thursday.“India and the US are having a meaningful dialogue. The first tranche of the BTA is almost ready. We will finalise and sign the joint statement in fourfive days. Based on the joint statement, the next leg of the partnership will start,” Goyal said.The formal…

United States announced the termination of the additional tariff imposed in August 2025 on Indian imports, citing concerns about Russia’s actions against Ukraine and India’s then-imports of Russian oil.According to the White House, the decision follows a review of additional information and recommendations from senior US officials regarding India’s recent actions to address the national emergency declared under an executive order.The administration said India has committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil, pledged to purchase US energy products, and entered into a framework with Washington to expand defence cooperation over the next 10 years.“After considering the information…

Sanjay Mishra in ‘Vadh 2’. | Photo Credit: Luv Films/YouTube Over the years, carceral imagery has been an important creative device for shaping tales of confinement and social control. This week, Shambhunath Mishra (Sanjay Mishra), a prison guard struggling with financial burdens and personal isolation, forms an unlikely bond with Manju Singh (Neena Gupta), an inmate serving a life term for crimes she may not have committed. The intimacy amid isolation gets a jolt when one night a politically-connected predator disappears from prison, triggering an investigation. As a determined officer, Ateet Singh (Amitt K. Singh) takes charge, and elements of…

New Delhi : Congress Leader Sonia Gandhi has opposed the criminal revision petition filed against her in the Rouse Avenue Court, stating in her reply that the plea is based on incorrect, misleading and speculative facts and is “wholly misconceived, frivolous, politically motivated and an abuse of the process of law.”In a reply filed through counsel before the Court of Special Judge (CBI) Vishal Gogne, she has contested the allegations relating to her alleged inclusion in the electoral rolls prior to acquiring Indian citizenship and sought dismissal of the revision petition.The response adds that the complainant has made serious accusations…

Vadodara: Zydus Hospitals has acquired Vadodara Institute of Neurological Sciences (VINS) Hospital, strengthening its specialized neuroscience services in the region.The 300-bed Zydus Multispecialty and Cancer Hospital, Vadodara, took over the 50-bed VINS Hospital, giving the group a dedicated centre for neurology and neurosurgery. The integration is expected to enhance access to advanced neuro-care for patients in and around Vadodara.Zydus Hospitals chairman Pankaj Patel said the acquisition would bolster the hospital’s neuro-specialty capabilities by combining clinical expertise, advanced technology and comprehensive services under a unified system.”This will enable patients to access specialized neurological diagnosis, treatment and surgery closer to home,” he…

The govt also aims to nudge more students towards higher studies in STEM subjects by expanding the ambit of the Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana YojanaGandhinagar: In a calibrated expansion of the state’s education welfare framework, Gujarat govt is preparing to roll out its financial assistance scheme exclusively for boys from economically vulnerable backgrounds, with the aim of curbing high dropout rates, especially after Class 8. The scheme, named Namo Kishor Yojana, is a marked shift from the state’s traditional support and schemes for educational upliftment of girls and will offer the same benefits as the Namo Lakshmi Yojana for girls.The…

After Dhurandhar’s success, Ayesha Khan opened up about her journey and addressed comparisons with Nora Fatehi and Tamannaah Bhatia. She praised Nora’s stage energy and admired Tamannaah’s inspiring career. Ayesha also dismissed rumours about differences with her Shararat co-star Krystle D’Souza, confirming they share a cordial relationship. After the record-breaking success of ‘Dhurandhar’, Ayesha Khan is enjoying a new high in her career, with audiences showering praise on her energetic performance in the song ‘Shararat’. In a candid chat, she shared insights into her life’s journey from her childhood memories and social media fame to her stint on Tv show…

Last Updated:January 30, 2026, 08:25 ISTOpenAI is now eyeing the scientific community with Prism which is freely available as a cloud-based AI workspace.OpenAI is giving free AI workspace for researchers.OpenAI has launched an intriguing product in the form of Prism which caters to the scientist community and enables them to access AI for free and collaborate using it. This is a cloud-based workspace where AI comes to form and help researchers with research workflows and scientific writing. The company claims to have combined the multi-layer process of scientific research and made a one-size fit all platform that is free and ready…