Lunch with Federer to pep talk with shooter Rathore: Sharath Kamal recalls special Olympics moments
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Achanta Sharath Kamal, who has been the face of Indian table tennis for over two decades now, is all set to mark a record fifth Olympic appearance at the Paris Olympics 2024. The 42-year-old is also the male flag-bearer for the Indian contingent. The multiple-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist also […]
Experts hail customs cut on X-ray components, raise concern on inadequate health investment
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Union Budget 2024-25 is “real world” and harnesses domestic and international currents optimally, but not mentioning health among the nine top priorities of the government is a concern, said experts here on Wednesday. The Budget, presented on Tuesday in the Lok Sabha by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, exempted […]
Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia opens up on the importance of recovery in her fitness journey
Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Actress Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, who will be soon seen as a contestant in the upcoming season of the stunt-based reality show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 14’, has shared that she has learnt the importance of recovery during her fitness journey. The actress spent over eight weeks preparing herself both physically and mentally […]
‘Still getting packed crowds & amazing viewership’: Brett Lee on playing in leagues post-retirement
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Former Australian pacer Brett Lee feels it is exciting for a cricketer to continue playing cricket after retirement, and seeing the stands filled with crowds brings them immense happiness. Brett Lee, former Indian bowler Irfan Pathan and former South African batter Hashim Amla spoke about their life after retirement from […]
Saudi provides food aid to Sudan, Yemen
RIYADH, 24 july: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has continued to provide food to vulnerable families in Sudan and Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. In the River Nile state of Sudan, 1,200 boxes of food were given to 6,900 individuals affected by the ongoing conflict in the country. In the Al-Mansoura district […]
King Salman oasis hosts global chemistry talent event
RIYADH,24 july: The King Salman Science Oasis hosted 333 talented individuals from 90 countries who participated in the 56th International Chemistry Olympiad 2024. This event was organized by the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity in partnership with the Ministry of Education and King Saud University. The program is in Riyadh […]
GCC secretary general receives newly appointed Uzbekistan ambassador to Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, 24 july: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi on Tuesday in Riyadh received the recently appointed Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the Kingdom Nodirjon Turgunov. The parties looked at ties between the GCC and Uzbekistan, and relations between the GCC and Central Asia, and ways to enhance them, the Saudi Press Agency […]
Saudi cabinet urges practical steps to resolve Palestine issue
RIYADH, 24 july: The Saudi cabinet, chaired by King Salman on Tuesday, discussed ongoing efforts by the Kingdom to end the war in Gaza and support peace efforts in Yemen. The Cabinet called on the international community and influential parties to take responsibility and help de-escalate tensions in the region in order to bring about security […]
Study links kneecap shape to osteoarthritis risk
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The shape of a person’s kneecap may indicate their risk of developing osteoarthritis – a common and debilitating joint disease, suggested a study. Researchers from the Australian National University (ANU) in Australia focussed on potential differences in kneecap shape between men and women, given that women with knee osteoarthritis often […]
Share of Telugu states in Central taxes goes up
Hyderabad/Amaravati, July 24 (IANS) The share of Telugu states in Central taxes and duties for 2024-25 has gone up, according to the Union Budget Estimates. While the share of Andhra Pradesh has gone up substantially, the hike is marginal in the case of Telangana. Andhra Pradesh’s share has gone up by nearly 13 per cent […]
