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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya (ANI Photo) New Delhi: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya made clear on Thursday that the Asian Games contingent in September would be capped at 600 athletes and only those who can deliver in the continental showpiece will be eligible to make the trip to Japan.While making clear that the Asian Games are not the right avenue for “exposure tours,” Mandaviya told the media that the policy of selection trials being videographed and overseen by independent observers has proved crucial. Subsequently, athletes who are in the top-six in continental rankings would be eligible. Such a cut off has…

Every morning, millions of Indian parents go through the same routine. They wake up early, get their toddlers ready, pack a small bag with clothes, bottles and snacks, drop them off at a daycare centre and rush to work. The goodbye is often the hardest part of the day, but it is built on trust.That trust has been badly shaken after the alleged abuse of toddlers at a daycare centre operating inside Capgemini’s Bengaluru campus. Videos appear to show children being physically mistreated by staff. Five childcare workers have been arrested, and the investigation is continuing.For many Indian families, daycare…

Diljit Dosanjh, known for his successful career across Punjabi cinema, Bollywood while he’s a global name through his music, has revealed a health secret he has kept hidden for over a decade. In a recent interview, the actor shared that he has been living with a gallbladder stone measuring 11-12 mm since 2015 but has never undergone surgery to remove it. He also disclosed that he had not informed even his family or close friends about the condition.The ‘Chamkila’ actor said doctors discovered the gallstone during a medical check-up in 2015 and advised him to undergo surgery. However, a friend’s…

Indian student denied entry to the US over WhatsApp group? A viral post urged international students to execise caution before they join any WhatsApp grpup, citing a case of an Indian student being denied entry to the US over WhatsApp activity. The post did not detail what exactly happened but claimed that a student who was returning to the US from India after summer vacation was sent back to India. This happened after an officer sought to check the student’s phone. The post claimed that the student was a member of a WhatsApp group that was sharing “ride-related information and…

Not just screens: Studies suggest your child’s mental wellbeing may also be linked to how well they care for their teeth When it comes to being concerned about children’s mental health, parents blame the “usual suspects”- Social media, staying up late, and sometimes unhealthy eating habits. However, studies are looking beyond these. According to new research, there’s one daily habit which not only has the potential to influence a child’s physical health, but it can also affect their mental well being. The shocking part is that the reason is less about biology and more about society. How oral hygiene is…

Indian badminton players will begin adapting to a new era of scoring from this month after the Badminton Association of India (BAI) confirmed the introduction of the 3×15 rally-point system across the country’s domestic circuit.The revised format will make its debut at the Yonex-Sunrise All India Senior Ranking Tournament, scheduled to be held at the Regional Sports Centre in Ernakulam from July 7 to 14.Under the updated rules, matches will continue to follow a best-of-three-games format, but each game will now be played to 15 points instead of the traditional 21. Players or pairs must still secure a two-point advantage…

Picture source: International campaign for Tibet China has permanently shut the Hungkar Dorje Vocational High School, a well-known Tibetan educational institution in Qinghai Province that was founded by the late Buddhist leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje. According to the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT), the closure ends nearly two decades of efforts to preserve Tibetan language, culture and traditional knowledge through education.The school, also known as the Snowland Ancient and Modern Education Centre, was established in 2008 in Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. It taught students in the Tibetan language and offered lessons rooted in Tibetan culture and traditions. ICT said this…

Aamir Khan is set to marry girlfriend Gauri Spratt on July 5, marking his third wedding. Unlike the grand celebrations he hosted for the 25th anniversary of Aamir Khan Productions, which was launched with Ashutosh Gowariker’s acclaimed 2001 film ‘Lagaan’, the actor has opted for a private and understated ceremony this time.Aamir and Gauri will register their marriage at the actor’s residence in Bandra, Mumbai. The couple is expected to hold a small wedding ceremony during the first half of the day on July 5, attended only by immediate family members and a close circle of friends, as reported by…

Wildfires ripped through southern France on Thursday, scorching a combined area of 1,210 hectares of land as strong winds and tinder-dry conditions left by Europe’s recent heatwave fuelled rapidly spreading blazes.Hundreds of firefighters, supported by water-bomber aircraft and emergency vehicles, were deployed across the affected regions as authorities raced to contain the fires, Reuters reported.The biggest blaze was burning in the Aude administrative department near the Spanish border, where around 900 hectares were destroyed. Nearly 800 firefighters and 150 vehicles were deployed as high winds hampered firefighting operations, local authorities said.Additional fires broke out near Marseille, where firefighters brought two…

A Mumbai office worker’s viral video revealed a surprisingly lush, green monsoon view, a stark contrast to the city’s typical concrete jungle. While most corporate towers offer glimpses of skyscrapers or the sea, this office, identified by commenters as Infinity IT Park in Goregaon, presented a scene reminiscent of a hill station. Working in a metropolis across the country is like a paradox. While the people get good salaries, the natural beauty of the places is traded for engineered marvels in the form of skyscrapers lined with shiny glass, mortar, and cement.The situation is similar for people working in Mumbai,…