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‘I was going to collect BPL ration’: Neeru Dhanda’s mother learnt of her daughter’s Asian Games gold while heading to the ration shop; behind the moment is the shooter’s journey of borrowed guns and financial hardship

Neeru Dhanda won gold in women’s trap shooting at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. On Tuesday morning, Sudesh Devi was on her way to collect wheat under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) ration scheme in Sangatpura village in Haryana’s Jind district when she received the news that her daughter had just made history in…

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In 2006, 18-year-old mariachi singer Elisa Gastellum died before moving to Las Vegas; 20 years later, 27 scholarships in her name have helped 10 recipients become mariachi teachers

In 2006, 18-year-old mariachi singer Elisa Gastellum died before moving to Las Vegas; 20 years later, 27 scholarships in her name have helped 10 recipients become mariachi teachers

​For Elisa’s parents, Terri and Bob Gastellum, remembering their daughter eventually became about more than preserving memories. They wanted to create an opportunity for other young musicians to pursue the path Elisa had envisioned for herself. Some dreams end before they have the chance to begin. For Elisa Gastellum, mariachi music was more than a…

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‘The Paradise’ box office collection day 7 [Live]: Nani and Srikanth Odela’s film continues decent pace amid mixed response; crosses Rs 150 crore worldwide gross | Telugu Movie News

‘The Paradise’ box office collection day 7 [Live]: Nani and Srikanth Odela’s film continues decent pace amid mixed response; crosses Rs 150 crore worldwide gross | Telugu Movie News

Nani and Srikanth Odela’s action thriller ‘The Paradise’ is on its way to complete its first week on the big screens. The film opened to a strong response at the box office and minted more than Rs 75 crore worldwide, including special screenings. However, despite a strong headstart, the film received a mixed response from…

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Meet Dr Ejaz Ali: Patna doctor who charges just Rs 10 for consultation and has kept his fee unchanged for decades; asks doctors to ‘think of the patient’s pocket’

Meet Dr Ejaz Ali: Patna doctor who charges just Rs 10 for consultation and has kept his fee unchanged for decades; asks doctors to ‘think of the patient’s pocket’

Ali was born in 1958 into a lower-middle-class family and was one of 10 siblings. In Patna’s Bikhna Pahari area, the scene outside Dr Ejaz Ali’s hospital is markedly different from what many patients may expect from a senior surgeon. Instead of sitting inside an elaborate consultation room, Ali is often seen in a simple…

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2,100-year-old shipwreck filled with 122 varieties of ancient Roman tableware found by archaeologists in Turkey was mentioned in a letter by Roman statesman Cicero

2,100-year-old shipwreck filled with 122 varieties of ancient Roman tableware found by archaeologists in Turkey was mentioned in a letter by Roman statesman Cicero

Off the Turkish coast near Adrasan, marine archaeologists recently discovered the remains of an ancient cargo ship bound for Rome and loaded with thousands of pieces of tableware in 122 different varieties, most famous and in demand at the time. The vessel had been carrying ceramic plates, bowls and serving dishes when it sank some…

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Asian Games: India’s men’s and women’s squash teams storm into semifinals, assure medals | Asian Games 2026 News

India’s Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh, Joshna Chinnapa, Velavan Senthilkumar and others pose for photographs (PTI photo) India’s men’s and women’s squash teams marched into the Asian Games semifinals with convincing quarterfinal victories over Kuwait and Singapore respectively on Wednesday, guaranteeing the country another medal in the team events.The top-seeded Indian men’s team, which is also…

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Pitru Paksha 2026: Signs Your Ancestors May Be Trying to Give You a Message

Pitru Paksha 2026: Signs Your Ancestors May Be Trying to Give You a Message

During Pitru Paksha, many individuals may experience significant memories and emotions related to deceased family members. Repeated dreams about ancestors and sudden recollections of long-forgotten relatives can occur. Finding old photographs or objects often prompts reflections on family history and connections. Some may feel an urge to visit ancestral places or become aware of recurring…

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Kiran Malhotra: “Noni ki ek chhoti si smile mere liye sab kuch hai”: Mother shares 28-year journey of caring for her son, who has depended on her since birth

For Kiran Malhotra, caring for her younger son Kashish, whom the family lovingly calls Noni, has been a 28-year journey shaped by patience, love and constant responsibility. Living near Tapri Station, Lal Kothi, Nangal Road, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Kiran has devoted much of her life to understanding and caring for her son, who has been…

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An Indiana man planned one Hobbit house; seven years later, he had built an 11-building fantasy village from recycled and secondhand materials | World News

An Indiana man planned one Hobbit house; seven years later, he had built an 11-building fantasy village from recycled and secondhand materials | World News

PC: Free Press Indiana News Rick Sparks never intended to build a village. The Tolkien fan originally planned a single Hobbit-inspired house on a 3½-acre property outside Connersville, Indiana, as a weekend getaway. Seven years later, that house has become his residence, and the site has grown into Rackshire, an 11-building fantasy village. Its Tolkienesque…

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