Author: Rahul M

Bengaluru: Sumit Antil, one of India’s most celebrated para-athletes, is grappling with a challenge far removed from the javelin runway — a waning sense of motivation.The reigning Paralympic and world champion has dominated the F64 category with world-record shattering thro-ws, but the question of what next has left Antil craving for a newer challenge. To test his limitations and improve his game, Antil has set his sights on the ultimate frontier: competing against able-bodied athletes on the global stage.Antil, who pocketed a routine gold with a throw of 72.25 metres in the men’s javelin throw (F12 & F64) event at…

BENGALURU: The judicial commission probing the June 4 stampede in Bengaluru has reportedly held Karnataka State Cricket Association, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and police responsible for lapses that led to the loss of 11 lives during RCB’s IPL victory celebrations near Chinnaswamy Stadium.The one-man panel of retired Justice John Michael D’Cunha submitted its report to chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday. BJP Blasts Cong For Bengaluru Stampede, CM Siddaramaiah Gives ‘Kumbh’ Reference | RCB | Karnataka”I don’t know the details as I’m yet to read the report. We’ll place the report before the cabinet on July 17 and deliberate on it. The…

The annual gardening and horticulture exhibition, Sasya Santhe, which commenced on July 10 at the UHS Campus along Vidyaranyapura-Yelahanka Road, will conclude today.The event showcases various gardening supplies, including seed kits, saplings, grafts, and a collection of medicinal and aromatic plants. Visitors can purchase vermicomposts, potting materials, gardening tools, bio pest control products and plant nutrients. Additionally, organic products and fresh flowers are available for sale.The exhibition-cum-sale, hosted by the Regional Horticultural Research and Extension Centre (RHREC) and College of Horticulture, Bengaluru, will remain open until 6pm on July 13. The event welcomes visitors with free admission.

Australia are yet to finalise their playing XI for the final Test against the West Indies in Jamaica, with captain Pat Cummins revealing that “all options” are being explored, including the possibility of leaving out veteran spinner Nathan Lyon. During the previous two Tests in Barbados and Grenada, Cummins announced the XI a day before the match during his pre-game press conference. However, with a day-night pink-ball Test scheduled to begin Saturday at Sabina Park (Sunday 4.30am AEST), Australia are opting to delay their decision. Australia is leading the three match Test series by 2-0 having win the first test…

MI New York have done the unthinkable in MLC 2025, MI NY defeated Texas Super Kings in the Qualifier 2 by seven wickets to chase 166 with an over to spare. From winning just 1 game in the first 7 games of the tournament to one step away from winning the Title, it has been a story of motivation , grit and unreal redemption. MI New York had earlier qualified with just 3 wins in the league stage out of 10 games they played and several eyebrows were raised on their performance, but now Nicholas Pooran & Co have made…

PillTrek is a mini capsule that senses gut biomarkers in real time. It enables advanced GI diagnostics without invasive methods. Researchers are gaining a deeper appreciation for the critical role the gastrointestinal (GI) tract plays in maintaining overall health. Beyond its primary responsibilities in digestion, the GI system contributes to the production of hormones, immune […]

Warner Bros./DC Studios Contains spoilers for “Superman” James Gunn’s “Superman” introduces a fresh take on the classic comic book hero, and it gets the DC Universe off the ground and flying toward the stars. The “Superman” trailer is packed with heroes and villains who all have a role to play in the film, but only one of them has an ultra secret identity. Ultraman is actually a clone of Superman created by Lex Luthor. When we first meet him, he’s inside a giant mech suit posing as The Hammer of…

Joe Burns has written one of cricket’s most remarkable modern fairytales by leading Italy to their first-ever qualification for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be played in India in 2026. The former Australian Test opener, now captain of Italy’s national team, has not only reignited his own career but also sparked a revolution in Italian cricket. With Italy officially booking their place in the 2026 T20 World Cup, Burns’ bold and emotional decision has paid off in an extraordinary way. International Career with Australia Joe Burns played 23 Test matches and 6 One Day Internationals for the Australian…

As former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray walked onto a stage in Mumbai’s Worli last week and embraced his estranged cousin and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj, a loud cheer went up. The Thackeray brothers sat side by side after a gap of 20 years to celebrate the BJP-led Mahayuti government scrapping the move to introduce Hindi as a third language in primary schools, with everyone wondering how this turn of events will shape state politics.Uddhav made no secret of their intention. Nudged by the Supreme Court, the elections to the cash-rich Brihanmumbai Municipal…

In the 2022 Marathi film Dharmaveer, widely seen as a cinematic effort to shape Eknath Shinde’s public perception ahead of his rebellion from the Shiv Sena and eventual rise to Maharashtra Chief Minister, a key scene unfolds on the day of Guru Purnima, a traditional Hindu festival dedicated to honouring one’s mentor.In the film, Shinde and his mentor Anand Dighe are shown tracking down Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray at a private retreat. What follows is an emotional moment with Dighe washing Thackeray’s feet, applying sandalwood paste, and offering flowers as a gesture of reverence to the Sena founder. Moments…