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Rumesh Pathirage becomes Asia’s 2nd best Javelin Thrower

Rumesh Pathirage becomes Asia’s 2nd best Javelin Thrower

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 5, 2026 06:20 PM IST Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage became the first javelin thrower to cross the 90m mark in the 2026 season. The 23-year-old threw 92.62m at the Rome Diamond League on Thursday night to make the new meet record, new national record for Sri Lanka, and take the World lead. Overall, it sits eighth in the all-time list for longest throws in men’s javelin, with Pathirage overtaking current India national coach Sergey Makarov. One of the most consistent throwers this season, Rumesh broke the national record earlier in March and took the world lead with 89.37m throw. He crossed 89m again at the Kip Kenio Classic in April throwing 89.28m Competing in an elite field with current world champion Keshorn Walcott, former world champion Anderson Peters, former Olympic champion Thomas Rohler, former Olympic silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch, Rumesh took the lead with his first throw of 84.49m and recorded 92.67m in his second throw. The rest were foul throws. A medium pacer turned thrower, Rumesh trains under his coach …

Rare luminous insects documented for the first time in Mawlynnong, Asia’s cleanest village

Rare luminous insects documented for the first time in Mawlynnong, Asia’s cleanest village

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Researchers have discovered two new firefly species—Diaphanes meghalayanus and Diaphanes mawlynnong—in Mawlynnong, marking the first scientific record of luminous insects in the state. The study, led by Assam Don Bosco University, adds to Meghalaya’s growing biodiversity significance Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Ahmedabad’s Asian Games bid gets Olympic Council of Asia’s backing, what happens next? | Sports News

Ahmedabad’s Asian Games bid gets Olympic Council of Asia’s backing, what happens next? | Sports News

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3 min readApr 30, 2026 01:51 PM IST The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) welcomed India’s bid to host the 2038 Asian Games in Ahmedabad, while confirming that an evaluation committee will soon visit the city to assess its readiness. In a statement issued after its Executive Board meeting in Sanya, China, on Wednesday, the OCA said it had “welcomed the official bid submitted by the Indian Olympic Association to host the 2038 Asian Games in the city of Ahmedabad,” marking a significant step in India’s push to stage another major multi-sport event. The OCA added that its Executive Board also “addressed a number of strategic matters concerning the future of the sports movement in Asia,” even as India’s proposal emerged as a key highlight of the discussions. ALSO READ | After CWG, Olympics pitch, India now targets 2038 Asian Games It is likely that the 2038 edition will be moved to 2039 as the OCA is set to shift the Asian Games to odd-numbered years to align with the Olympic cycle. The Asiad will …

Sri Lanka lures Indian filmmakers and actors, emerges as South Asia’s new City of Dreams

Sri Lanka lures Indian filmmakers and actors, emerges as South Asia’s new City of Dreams

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Sri Lanka lures Indian filmmakers and actors, emerges as South Asia’s new City of Dreams Sri Lanka is South Asia’s new ‘City of Dreams’. It offers world-class luxury developments, gorgeous filming locations, and best entertainment infrastructure, and attracts not just tourists, but also Indian filmmakers and stars in growing numbers. By: Divya Pal  |  Published: February 15, 2026 12:00 PM IST In the last few years, Sri Lanka has emerged a favorite destination for Bollywood filmmakers. To be honest, it isn’t hard to understand why. Reason? For this is a place where a film crew can easily shoot a beach track, film romantic sequences against the dreamy hill station – all without travelling to any other international destination. While Sri Lanka offers to the visitors an interesting mix of gorgeous beaches, tea plantations, waterfalls and dense forests, its budget-friendly aspect has also played a key role in making it a hit with Indian filmmakers. Peddi, Parasakthi, Kingdom and Mirai: Super Yodha are some of the recent films that were …

Payal Gaming, Fatima Jatoi to Arohi Mim; South Asia’s biggest influencers are involved in…

Payal Gaming, Fatima Jatoi to Arohi Mim; South Asia’s biggest influencers are involved in…

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Viral Leaked Videos 2026: Payal Gaming, Fatima Jatoi to Arohi Mim; South Asia’s biggest influencers are involved in… The digital world has entered a frightening new period which started in January 2026. The names of several major social media influencers from India Pakistan and Bangladesh began to trend within weeks after alleged leaked videos and private content became available. January 2026 has become quite a different and scary time for the digital world. In just a few weeks, the names of several big social media influencers from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh started trending with alleged leaked videos and private content. In most cases, these videos were not real, but AI deepfakes, edited clips, or fake links that were intended to mislead, defame, and scam people. This whole trend is now being called the AI leak epidemic. Alina Amir, Payal Gaming, and Fatima Jatoi took strict steps against private video leak controversy The biggest difference this time was that some influencers decided to fight openly instead of staying silent. Pakistan’s Alina …

Asia’s largest grain-based ethanol plant to create new vistas for youth in Bihar

Asia’s largest grain-based ethanol plant to create new vistas for youth in Bihar

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The region once attached with ‘migration stigma’ is heading towards acquiring a status of an ‘industry hub’ as the largest grain-based ethanol plant of Asia is beginning to take shape in Bihar’s Jamui. The plant is said not only to create jobs for thousands of youths but also enhance farmers’ income. Asia’s largest grain-based ethanol plant to create new vistas for youth in Bihar Spread over 105 acres at Urva village under Chakai block, the plant is being set up by Ankur Biochem Pvt Ltd as a part of India’s EBP (Ethanol Blended Petrol) programme with a large capacity of 750 KLPD (kilo litres per day) aiming at boosting local economy and India’s green energy goals, creating employment and supporting farmers by purchasing local grains like rice and maize. The EBP programme is the Centre’s initiative to blend ethanol with petrol, promoting green fuel, cutting crude oil imports, boosting farmers’ income by using surplus crops and enhancing energy security. The plant is eco-friendly and will produce 20 MW by itself. It is expected to consume …

Asia’s richest filmmaker beat Avengers at box office; self-made man richer than Tom Cruise, Shah Rukh, Chopras combined | Hollywood

Asia’s richest filmmaker beat Avengers at box office; self-made man richer than Tom Cruise, Shah Rukh, Chopras combined | Hollywood

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Apr 06, 2025 10:11 AM IST Asia’s richest filmmaker has a net worth of $3.5 billion, and he has produced a film that even beat Marvel and Disney at the box office. The new Forbes Billionaire List 2025 has unveiled the 3000-odd dollar billionaires of the world, including several from the world of media and entertainment. While the list in showbiz is dominated by Hollywood icons and global pop stars, a few Asian names have also been listed, including a maverick filmmaker who began as a journalist and is now Asia’s richest. (Also read: How an $80-million ‘non-Hollywood film’ beat Disney, Pixar to become highest-grossing animated film, minted $1.9 billion) Asia’s richest filmmaker has a net worth of $3.5 billion. Aisa’s richest filmmaker Chinese film producer and media magnate Wang Changtian is the richest filmmaker in all of Asia, according to the Forbes list. The 59-year-old ‘self-made’ billionaire has a net worth of $3.5 billion, higher than any film personality in Asia, including heavyweights like Jackie Chan, Shah Rukh Khan, and even Aditya Chopra and …

Shimla Builds Asia’s Longest Ropeway To Ferry 2,000 People Every Hour

Shimla Builds Asia’s Longest Ropeway To Ferry 2,000 People Every Hour

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Shima is set to construct Asia’s longest ropeway project spanning 13.79 kilometers, in a bid to boost tourism and alleviate traffic congestion in the popular hill station. The Tara Devi-Shimla Ropeway Project, which has already begun, is being undertaken at a cost of Rs 1,734.40 crore by the Ropeway and Rapid Transport System Development Corporation, under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with the Himachal Pradesh government. It will also be the world’s second largest ropeway. The ropeway, will run between Maa Tara Devi and Sanjauli, covering an area of approximately 60 kilometers, and connect 15 key stations across Shimla and nearby areas. Roughly 2,000 people will be allowed to travel from both directions every hour. It will comprise 660 cabins, each having a carrying capacity of 8-10 passengers. The cabins will arrive at the stations every two to three minutes. The boarding stations will be: Maa Tara Devi Court Complex (Chakkar) Tutikandi Parking Area ISBT Tunnel No. 103 Railway Station Victory Tunnel Old Bus Stand Boarding Area Station Near the Lift Lakkar Bazaar Area IGMC …

AI Set To Replace Humans In 4,000 Roles In Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank

AI Set To Replace Humans In 4,000 Roles In Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank

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DBS, Singapore’s largest bank, has announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 4,000 roles over the next three years. This move is driven by the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, which will assume responsibilities currently handled by human employees. The affected positions will primarily consist of temporary and contract staff, with the reduction in workforce resulting from natural attrition as projects are completed. Notably, permanent staff will not be impacted by these cuts. According to DBS’s outgoing CEO, Piyush Gupta, the bank expects to create around 1,000 new job opportunities related to AI. This development makes DBS one of the first major banks to provide insight into the effects of AI on its operations. However, the company has not disclosed the number of jobs that will be cut in Singapore specifically. A DBS spokesperson elaborated on the workforce reduction, stating, “Over the next three years, we envisage that AI could reduce the need to renew about 4,000 temporary/contract staff across our 19 markets working on specific projects”. The spokesperson continued, “As such, …

IIT-Madras builds Asia’s largest shallow wave basin

IIT-Madras builds Asia’s largest shallow wave basin

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The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) has commissioned Asia’s largest shallow wave basin research facility to cater to research and industry requirements. The indigenously developed facility is located at Discovery — IIT-M’s satellite campus in Thaiyur, which is in the city’s suburb. The multidirectional shallow wave basin can handle complex wave and current interaction, addressing problems faced by Indian ports, waterways and coastal engineering issues.    The National Technology Centre for Ports Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC) has established the facility. The technology arm of the Shipping Ministry, which offers technological support to ports, Inland Waterways Authority of India and other institutions.  IIT-Madras Ocean Engineering department professor K. Murali said that henceforth, the country need not depend on technology from other countries to generate waves in a laboratory.  Except for a few items the rest of the componets of the shallow wave basin were made indigenously. “Most of the fabrications of the wavemaker were done in IIT-Madras,” he said.   Torsten Schlurmann from Leibniz University of Hannover, Germany, that runs the world’s largest wave-current flumes and basins …