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Indian athletes who could be dark horses

Indian athletes who could be dark horses

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The highly anticipated 22nd edition of the Commonwealth Games is less than 10 days away. India will send contingent of 125 athletes to compete across 13 sports, including 5 para sports, at this exciting 10-day multi-sport extravaganza. The Indian contingent is a healthy blend of experienced campaigners and promising young talents, challenging a few of the world’s best athletes for the title. It features multiple Olympic medallists, including Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, and Lovlina Borgohain, alongside rising stars such as Jadumani Singh, Gyaneshwari Yadav, and Pooja Singh. Here, The Bridge takes a look at some Indian athletes who could emerge as dark horses at Glasgow 2026. Rohit Yadav – Men’s Javelin Throw The 25-year-old enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons yet, being the only Indian to breach the 82m mark three times this year, highlighted by a personal best throw of 87.05m. He currently sits second in the 2026 world standings behind Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage (92.62m) and can challenge for a medal in Glasgow. However, he faces an exceptionally tough field featuring the …

‘Not all horses run in a race; some are worshipped’: Muzaffar Ali on why Bollywood can’t make films like Umrao Jaan anymore | Bollywood News

‘Not all horses run in a race; some are worshipped’: Muzaffar Ali on why Bollywood can’t make films like Umrao Jaan anymore | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 2, 2026 08:28 PM IST In today’s Bollywood where, films and songs often feel like fleeting content, designed for quick hits and fast returns, Muzaffar Ali’s work is a reminder of a cinema that breathed poetry, music, and soul. The legendary filmmaker, painter, and author, whose Umrao Jaan, Gaman, and Anjuman are etched in cinematic history, believes the deeply immersive songs and films of his era can hardly be recreated today. At the 11th edition of Expresso, Ali reflected on why why modern Bollywood struggles to capture that blend of narrative, music, and cultural harmony and why the Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb remains alive in spirit even as it struggles to find a place on screen today. They were in conversation with Vandita Mishra, National Opinion Editor at Indian Express. Bollywood, hypernationalism, and the othering of communities During the session, Muzaffar Ali was asked about his recreation of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb in his films and the stark contrast to today’s cinema, which often projects hyper-nationalism and community divides. He said, “This is the …

108 Horses, Damroo In Hand: PM Modi Leads ‘Shaurya Yatra’ At Somnath | Video | India News

108 Horses, Damroo In Hand: PM Modi Leads ‘Shaurya Yatra’ At Somnath | Video | India News

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Last Updated:January 11, 2026, 12:46 IST PM Modi offered prayers at the Somnath temple and paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. PM Modi Leads ‘Shaurya Yatra’ At Somnath Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the ‘Shaurya Yatra’ on Sunday, a ceremonial procession honouring those who sacrificed their lives defending the Somnath temple in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district. During the event, he also offered prayers at the historic temple and paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, whose statue stands near the temple premises. The ‘Shaurya Yatra’, being organised as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, featured a procession of 108 horses, reflecting valour and sacrifice. Thousands of people and devotees lined the route from Shankh Circle to Veer Hamirji Gohil Circle to greet the Prime Minister. PM Modi, accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, waved at the crowd during the one-km-long yatra. Watch video here. VIDEO | Somnath: Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads ‘Shaurya Yatra’, a ceremonial procession organised to honour those who laid down their lives defending the Somnath temple in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district.(Source: …

8 racehorses die in Hyderabad-Jabalpur transit; PETA member moves MP high court | Latest News India

8 racehorses die in Hyderabad-Jabalpur transit; PETA member moves MP high court | Latest News India

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Bhopal: Eight racehorses have allegedly died due to starvation, infection, during suspected illegal transportation of more that 50 such horses from Hyderabad to Jabalpur, People for Ethical Treatments of Animal (PETA) officials said on Saturday. District collector Deepak Saxena ordered a probe after a PETA member filed a complaint on behalf of former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi. (Satyabrata Tripathy/HT Photo/ Representational image.) PETA member Simran Issar (43) on Saturday filed a petition before Madhya Pradesh high court on Saturday demanding action against owner of HithaNet India Pvt. Ltd Suresh Paladugu and caretaker Sachin Tiwari under the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960, and violation of Transportation of Animal Rules, and protection for the remaining 49 horses. Refuted allegations of Issar, Tiwari said that the “horses were brought from Hyderabad to Jabalpur to open a state horse farm and all the allegations made by Israr are baseless.” District collector Deepak Saxena ordered a probe after a PETA member filed a complaint on behalf of former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi. “A probe has …

What Led to Shia LeBeouf Sleeping Among Horses in Central Park? Actor Recalls Being Insecure About Broadway Role

What Led to Shia LeBeouf Sleeping Among Horses in Central Park? Actor Recalls Being Insecure About Broadway Role

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Shia LaBeouf discloses he spent a night in Central Park during a rift with Alec Baldwin. LaBeouf has revealed that while he was going through a rough patch, he spent his time residing in New York City’s Central Park when he was getting ready for the Broadway play Orphans. Back then, he was battling personal struggles as well as having a feud with co-star Alec Baldwin. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, LaBeouf described that he was “not in a good way.” He was sleeping out and taking steroids, usually around the vicinity of the park where the horses are stabled. LaBeouf said that he moved from place to place every few hours to keep from being seen, and that he spent most of his rehearsal time for the play living there. LaBeouf recalled, “When [Baldwin] came in, I’m living in the park and I’m on steroids and I’m not in a good way. They keep horses there at this little fire basin. And there’s a whole lot of room around there where you can just …

Ban on taking horses and mules on Kedarnath route continues | Latest News India

Ban on taking horses and mules on Kedarnath route continues | Latest News India

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Dehradun, The ban on taking horses and mules on the Kedarnath pilgrimage route after 14 animals died of an infectious virus in two days will continue for the time being, a top official said on Wednesday. Ban on taking horses and mules on Kedarnath route continues With increasing infection among horses and mules in the Kedar Valley, local people, horse-mule operators and other organisations have requested an extension of the ban, State Animal Husbandry Secretary BVRC Purushottam told reporters. The decision on extending the ban for a longer period will be taken by the district administration depending on the circumstances, he said. A 24-hour ban was imposed on the use of horses and mules on the Kedarnath route on Monday evening after eight horses and mules died on the route on May 4 and six the day after. The ban was extended for another 24 hours on Tuesday as experts tried to ascertain the cause of the animal deaths in large numbers in just two days. Prima facie, these deaths were caused by ‘diarrhea’ and …

Movie Review: ‘On Swift Horses’ is a fumbled queer tale set against atomic blasts | Hollywood

Movie Review: ‘On Swift Horses’ is a fumbled queer tale set against atomic blasts | Hollywood

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Muriel, a waitress in 1950s America, seems to be the quintessential June Cleaver. She’s got a loving husband, a suburban house with a white picket fence in California and nice outfits. But not everything is as it seems, like her secret gambling. And her eye for a neighbor. Movie Review: ‘On Swift Horses’ is a fumbled queer tale set against atomic blasts “On Swift Horses,” based on Shannon Pufahl’s novel of the same name and adapted by Bryce Kass, is all about how a dominant culture can suppress natural impulses. More specifically, it’s a queer tale set against the post-Korean War status quo. “We are all just a hair’s breadth from losing everything, all the time,” Muriel is told by a woman also hiding her truth in plain sight. But despite a brilliant performance by Daisy Edgar-Jones, “On Swift Horses” gets lost in a meandering plot and clunky symbols, including olives, atomic bomb tests, a tiny gun and a horse, the universal sign of the unbridled self that is just sort of dumped here. The …

Kajol is a ‘proud’ aunt as she gives shout-out to trailer of Ajay Devgn and nephew Aaman Devgan’s Azaad: ‘If wishes were horses…’

Kajol is a ‘proud’ aunt as she gives shout-out to trailer of Ajay Devgn and nephew Aaman Devgan’s Azaad: ‘If wishes were horses…’

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Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani are set to make their acting debut in the upcoming film Azaad. On January 6, the trailer was launched in Mumbai. Following this, Aaman’s aunt, Kajol, took to social media to share a heartfelt shoutout, expressing her pride and excitement for his debut. Kajol took to Instagram Stories to share the trailer of Ajay Devgn and Aaman Devgan’s film Azaad, and gave him a heartfelt shoutout. She expressed pride and wished him success, writing, “If wishes were horses, I would wish for this one! So proud of you @aamandevgan! And so many more congratulations to come!” Take a look at Kajol’s Instagram story right below! The trailer for Azaad has been unveiled, setting the stage for a pre-independence romantic drama. Ajay Devgn portrays a fierce rebel who mentors Aaman Devgan in horse riding.  The trailer teases a royal romance between Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani, while Diana Penty adds depth as Ajay’s love interest. The dynamic visuals and intense drama promise a captivating story of love and rebellion. The trailer for …

Big equestrian question lands in court: Are horses athletes or equipment? | Sport-others News

Big equestrian question lands in court: Are horses athletes or equipment? | Sport-others News

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IT IS “neigh” impossible to know what horses themselves think on the matter but the Delhi High Court was recently tasked with ascertaining if horses ought to be categorised as “athletes” or “equipment”, in the sport of equestrian. The petitioner, Rajasthan Equestrian Association, wants voting rights for states, like every sport. They are locked in a long battle with the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), which insists that the sport is “peculiar” and cannot have a pyramidal governance framework of district and state bodies, given the infrastructure is niche, and requirements specific to horses. The EFI says they are living beings, moody too, hence qualify as athletes. And the upkeep of stable and training infrastructure by the current electorate of rider clubs requires crores in investment, so anyone spending that amount deserves a vote. Neither side mercifully has demanded voting rights for equines. But the Rajasthan association contends “horses are just horses”, whose hiring / transportation reimbursements get lumped with boats / yachts in the National Sports Code, and hence must be treated as equipment. …

Missing Slow Horses? 5 spy shows and movies to watch next, recommended by ChatGPT | Web Series

Missing Slow Horses? 5 spy shows and movies to watch next, recommended by ChatGPT | Web Series

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Called one of Apple TV’s best shows, Slow Horses season four ended last month but nothing has filled that void still. With no sidelined spies on high-stakes mission to keep us on the edge of our seats, fans are looking for equally great spy shows blended with dark humour, to scratch that very particular itch. Worry not, we have got the perfect new additions for your watchlist, curated by ChatGPT (OpenAI). (Also read: Apple TV’s Slow Horses gets a rare 5th season. What makes the Gary Oldman spy series so bingeable?) Slow Horses season four wrapped up, leaving fans craving similar darkly humorous spy shows. The series features MI5 agents tackling low-level tasks while entangled in high-stakes missions. About Slow Horses Slow Horses is a British espionage series following MI5 agents relegated to Slough House, a department for disgraced operatives. Led by the abrasive Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman), the team tackles low-level tasks but often becomes entangled in high-stakes missions. In Season 4, a terrorist bombing at a shopping center propels the team into action. …