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India head into the 20th Asian Games determined to breach the 100-medal mark again in Aichi-Nagoya and cement their place behind the continent’s “big three” sporting superpowers.The 107 medals India won in Hangzhou three years ago were a big jump from 70 in Jakarta-Palembang in 2018 and the first three-figure haul at an Asiad by any nation barring China, Japan and South Korea.India’s ambition in Japan over the next few weeks is fuelled by its hopes of emulating that trio of nations by becoming the fourth Asian country to host a Summer Olympics in 2036.”Our target is 2036 – by…

Beijing has repeatedly opposed unilateral sanctions and has continued economic ties with countries targeted by US sanctions, including Iran. China on Thursday rejected US efforts to pressure countries buying Russian oil and gas, saying its normal trade with other countries should not be subject to interference or coercion by third parties.The response came after the US House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation gives US President Donald Trump the power to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries that continue to buy Russian oil and gas, including…

Telugu actor Sampoornesh Babu, known for his work in spoof comedies, is set to explore a completely different side of his acting with Nani’s upcoming film ‘The Paradise’. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film features Sampoornesh in the role of Biryani, Nani’s best friend.Speaking about his experience working on the film, Sampoornesh revealed that he was drawn to the character because it was unlike anything he had played before. As per a report by Cinema Express, the actor also described The Paradise as the biggest film he has worked on so far.Sampoornesh Babu plays a serious role in ‘The Paradise’Sampoornesh…

His mother replaced strictness with activities, conversations and time together For one IIT Bombay graduate, his mother’s biggest parenting achievement did not come when he eventually made it to the prestigious institute. He says it happened much earlier, when she realised that the way she was trying to teach him was not working.In a video shared on Instagram, the graduate recalled how his mother began changing her approach after teachers at his nursery school started expressing concerns about him.10 Sept 2026 | 12:19What’s one thing you swore you’l never do as a parent now you find yourself doing?He said the…

Lionel Messi wins 49th career trophy with 100th goal for Inter Miami Lionel Messi marked another major milestone on Wednesday, scoring his 100th goal for Inter Miami as the MLS club beat Mexican side Cruz Azul 2-0 to win the Campeones Cup in Florida.Messi opened the scoring in the 24th minute, heading home a pinpoint cross from Luis Suárez. Casemiro then sealed the victory with a late header as Miami lifted another trophy.The goal came in Messi’s 115th appearance for the club, making him the fastest player to score 100 goals for any club or country. He had previously reached…

North Carolina acquired more than 342 acres without using local purchase money; the mountain property is now moving toward becoming Buncombe County’s largest public park (Image Credit: Buncombe County, North Carolina) A 342-acre mountain property west of Asheville has moved another step closer to becoming a public park, with Buncombe County now developing the master plan for what it says will be the largest park in its portfolio. The county completed the acquisition of Deaverview Mountain in March 2026 using 100% grant funding, and on September 15 approved a $1.39 million contract to begin planning the future park. According to…

‘Ramayana Part 1’, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash in lead roles, is scheduled to arrive in two parts during the Diwali seasons of 2026 and 2027. The makers marked Ganesh Chaturthi with the release of the epic devotional song ‘Jai Jai Ram’, performed by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal. According to a report by Pinkvilla, Arijit Singh reportedly recorded nearly 200 takes for the track, immersing himself completely in its devotional emotion.Arijit Singh’s 200 takes for ‘Jai Jai Ram’According to Pinkvilla, Arijit Singh was deeply immersed in the devotional emotion of ‘Jai Jai Ram’ while recording the song, resulting in…

In his 2008 autobiography, No Limits: The Will to Succeed, he described the difficulties he faced in school, including struggling to sit still and pay attention. The boy who struggled to sit still in class went on to become the most decorated Olympian in history. Michael Phelps’s journey from an energetic child with ADHD to a swimmer with 28 Olympic medals is one of the most remarkable stories in sport. But his success was not built on a diagnosis alone. It came through years of swimming, the support of his mother, the guidance of coach Bob Bowman and a level…

Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq (Image: ANI) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is waiting for the findings of a National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) probe before deciding whether to take disciplinary action against senior players Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq.The development comes after the Lahore High Court dismissed Rizwan’s petition challenging the notices issued to him by the NCCIA. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum rejected the petition during Thursday’s hearing after hearing arguments from both sides.Rizwan’s lawyer, Qazi Umair Ali, told the court that his client had been issued notices. The chief justice advised the player to respond to them.”You should go and…

The birds live in the Sand Sagebrush Ecoregion, which stretches across southeastern Colorado, southwestern Kansas and a small part of western Oklahoma. (American Bird Conservancy photo) Colorado’s lesser prairie-chicken population has fallen from more than 80,000 birds in 1975 to just 89 breeding males, according to a 2024 data. To restore the population of the critically threatened grassland bird, nearly 2,100 acres of land in the state’s southeastern plains have now been acquired.The Southern Plains Land Trust bought the former private ranch in August for just under $2 million through grants and donations, Rocky Mountain PBS reported. The property is…