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Sarvesh Kushare ends four-year pursuit of crossing 2.31m high jump barrier

Sarvesh Kushare ends four-year pursuit of crossing 2.31m high jump barrier

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Sarvesh Anil Kushare, who started jumping in a makeshift pit of corn husks in his village Devargaon, Nashik, took 14 steps and a smooth lift to clear the 2.31m bar and set the new men’s high jump national record. A simple harmonic motion to break the previous national record of 2.29m held by Tejaswin Shankar. As he threw his hands up in celebration, every other competing jumper embraced him and clapped in admiration, showing the magnanimity of the occasion. But the story of Sarvesh breaking the high jump national record is more of a resilient work horse than a flamboyant superstar. The 31-year-old is the oldest athlete among the active national record holders. “Bas ho gaya sir (it just happened). I have been chasing this mark for four years now. I jumped 2.27m in 2022 but was stuck with this mark for so many years,” Sarvesh told The Indian Express. After jumping 2.27m in 2022 at the National Games, Sarvesh chased the elusive national record for three years before he improved to 2.28m at the …

India win team pursuit gold at UCI Grand Prix Tashkent

India win team pursuit gold at UCI Grand Prix Tashkent

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India’s men’s track cycling team clinched gold in the Elite Team Pursuit event at the UCI Class 2 Grand Prix Tashkent held in Tashkent on May 6. The Indian quartet of Harshveer Sekhon, Sahil Kumar, Dinesh Kumar and Vishavjeet Singh secured the top podium spot in the 4000m team pursuit event, a high-intensity endurance discipline requiring coordinated pacing and rotations among four riders. The competition, sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale, awards valuable ranking points and featured elite cyclists from multiple nations. Harshveer adds individual bronze in omnium Apart from the team gold, Sekhon also claimed bronze in the men’s elite omnium event with 137 points. The omnium combines four endurance disciplines, scratch race, tempo race, elimination race and points race, testing consistency and tactical versatility across formats. Sekhon, a former national champion roller skater from Punjab, has emerged as one of India’s leading endurance cyclists in recent years, with multiple Asian-level medals and appearances at international competitions. The gold-winning squad also reflected the depth of India’s current cycling setup. Sahil Kumar, an Indian Air …

Fans will be ones suffering if they hurt themselves in pursuit of stars: Rajinikanth

Fans will be ones suffering if they hurt themselves in pursuit of stars: Rajinikanth

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Chennai, Fans should not forget that they are the ones who will suffer, not their idols, if they hurt themselves in the pursuit of their stars, superstar Rajnikanth said on Wednesday. Fans will be ones suffering if they hurt themselves in pursuit of stars: Rajinikanth He was commenting particularly on the extreme risks fans of actor-turned-politician Vijay are taking to get close to him during the campaign trail. Speaking to reporters at the Chennai airport, Rajinikanth appealed to the youth, urging them to prioritise their education and physical health. Replying to a query about how, fans, often in the rush to be near Vijay, during his political campaigns, put themselves in harm’s way, Rajnikanth said they have to be “careful”. Despite the tragic incident at Karur, where 41 people died in a stampede, in Vijay’s rally, it is a common sight to see the actor-politician’s fans throwing themselves in front of his vehicle during his rally, putting themselves at risk. “Youth must be very careful. If they get hurt, the hardship is theirs alone. They …

Indian women’s sprint, pursuit teams set National Record

Indian women’s sprint, pursuit teams set National Record

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The Indian women’s sprint and pursuit teams set a new national record each at the 2026 Asian Track Cycling Championships on Wednesday. The sprint team comprising of Triyasha Paul, Keerti Rangaswamy, and Celestina clocked 49.525s in the women’s elite sprint first round against Malaysia. 🚨#news l National Record for the Indian women’s sprint team 🇮🇳🚴‍♀️ Celestina Chelobroy, Triyasha Paul & Keerthi Rangaswamy clocked 49.525s at the Asian Track Cycling Championships🏆 But unfortunately, the team exited against Malaysia (48.086s) in round-1 🥲#IndianCycling… pic.twitter.com/M7z5p7ef09 — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) March 25, 2026 Despite the national record, it wasn’t enough for India to pip the Malaysians, who clocked 48.086s to knock the Indians out and qualify for the gold medal race. Triyasha was the fastest of the three Indians, clocking 14.716s for her lap around the velodrome. Keerti clocked 15.309s whereas Celestina registered a timing of 19.500s. Meanwhile, the Indian women’s elite pursuit team of Swasti Singh, Harshita Jakhar, Pooja Danole, and Meenakshi Rohilla clocked 4:37.645s to set a national record. Elsewhere, the Indian women’s junior sprint team of …

The homecoming scenes of history-making grandmaster Mayank Chakraborty say so much about the pursuit of success

The homecoming scenes of history-making grandmaster Mayank Chakraborty say so much about the pursuit of success

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5 min readMumbaiMar 24, 2026 11:33 PM IST In a year where Indian chess has not had too much to celebrate so far from the usual quarters, heartening scenes were witnessed at Guwahati airport last week. In a video that has now gone viral on social media, Mayank Chakraborty, fresh from becoming India’s 94th grandmaster, can be seen being received by a large welcoming party at the airport. The throng of friends and relatives cover him with way too many marigold garlands and place not one but two traditional Assamese japi hats on the 16-year-old’s head as drumbeats mark his arrival at the airport. The celebrations continue with the entourage accompanying the teenager and his mother all the way to their residence. It’s a welcome fit for a history-maker. Indian chess has seen similar scenes when Gukesh returned to Chennai after becoming the youngest world champion in chess history in December 2024 and when Divya Deshmukh went home to Nagpur after winning the FIDE World Cup, thus becoming a grandmaster and earning a spot at …

Garima Garg Reaffirms Unyielding ‘Pursuit Of Truth’ In Zubeen Garg Death Case | Bollywood News

Garima Garg Reaffirms Unyielding ‘Pursuit Of Truth’ In Zubeen Garg Death Case | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:January 16, 2026, 04:17 IST Singapore authorities have said that there was no suspicion of foul play and that the inquiry was likely to conclude the death during a yacht outing was a case of ‘misadventure’ Zubeen Garg died in a tragic scuba diving incident in Singapore. (Photo Credits: Instagram) Garima Saikia Garg, wife of late Assamese music legend Zubeen Garg, has issued a firm public statement following proceedings in Singapore’s Coroner’s Court, asserting that her family’s pursuit of the full truth behind his death remains uncompromising and ongoing across jurisdictions. Her statement follows the January 14 hearing in Singapore, where authorities disclosed that Zubeen Garg drowned on September 19, 2025, near Lazarus Island during a private yacht outing. Evidence presented indicated that Garg had allegedly consumed alcohol at levels exceeding four times the legal limit, declined to wear a properly fitted life jacket, and entered the sea alone. Singapore authorities told the court that toxicology reports showed prescription medication for hypertension and epilepsy, with no illicit substances detected. They reiterated that there was …

Despite final defeat, Srikanth Kidambi rediscovers the high of playing on Sundays on his pursuit of happiness

Despite final defeat, Srikanth Kidambi rediscovers the high of playing on Sundays on his pursuit of happiness

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If his fans have missed the reflected glory that came with Kidambi Srikanth sauntering to top-tier badminton titles in style, you can imagine how much he yearned for those big Sundays. The loss handed out to him at Malaysia Masters on Sunday was brutal – the shortest final of the five contested at 36 minutes – with Chinese heir apparent Li Shifeng winning 21-11, 21-9. Srikanth was overpowered in his first individual final since the 2021 World Championships. But there was an overwhelming vibe of glee that one of badminton’s most elegant strokemakers was back on the big stage. Prone to being understated, Srikanth did offer a peek into this longing for the glory days. Now, anyone who knows the former World No 1 (back in 2018), would tell you his longing for sporting success is like Mr Darcy pining after Elizabeth Bennet: in vain and utter unbristling silence, he has struggled since his last Tour final in 2019. On Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, Srikanth let on a little. “It’s been a while. There was …

Arne Slot’s Mind On Next Season But Tight-Lipped On Jeremie Frimpong Pursuit

Arne Slot’s Mind On Next Season But Tight-Lipped On Jeremie Frimpong Pursuit

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Arne Slot refused to comment on Liverpool’s reported pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong, but the Reds boss is already working on plans to make the Premier League champions even stronger next season. Slot could afford the luxury of a trip to Ibiza this week with the club’s record-equalling 20th English top-flight title long since wrapped up. Liverpool head to Brighton on Monday before hosting Crystal Palace on the final day of the Premier League season. Their cruise to the title has allowed the Dutchman to make an early start on preparations for next season. Liverpool are reportedly closing in on a deal for Dutch full-back Frimpong as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who will leave his boyhood club at the end of the season at the end of his contract. Frimpong’s Leverkusen team-mate Florian Wirtz has also been linked with a move to Anfield. But Slot said he would not comment on potential signings until the deals were completed. “We don’t talk about players we want to bring in in public …

How Timothée Chalamet’s Strategic Google Alerts & Determined Pursuit Led Him To Secure The Role Of Paul Atreides In Dune!

How Timothée Chalamet’s Strategic Google Alerts & Determined Pursuit Led Him To Secure The Role Of Paul Atreides In Dune!

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Chalamet Followed Dune Updates Early(Photo Credit –Facebook) Timothée Chalamet wasn’t waiting on a casting call. He hunted for Dune. Long before he became Paul Atreides, he was setting Google alerts and secretly planning how to land a role in Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic. The hustle? Very real. Back in the early days of Dune’s pre-production, Chalamet clocked Villeneuve’s name and pounced. That was his moment. He wanted in so badly, he told Deadline that he created a Google alert the second he saw the Arrival director attached. “As soon as Denis got involved, I set up a Google alert, and that’s when I got the book,” he said. Funny thing? He barely knew what Dune was. At that point, his only exposure was a graphic novel version he spotted while shopping for Yu-Gi-Oh! cards at ten years old. But once Villeneuve was locked, Chalamet went full steam ahead. The timeline got more intense in 2017. That’s when Chalamet and Villeneuve both showed up at the Deadline Contenders event – Villeneuve promoting Blade Runner 2049, Chalamet …

Support India’s pursuit of justice in 26/11 attacks: US on Tahawwur Rana’s extradition

Support India’s pursuit of justice in 26/11 attacks: US on Tahawwur Rana’s extradition

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“Rana’s extradition is a critical step toward seeking justice for the six Americans and scores of other victims who were killed in the heinous attacks,” a DOJ spokesperson stated. The 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks sent shockwaves across the globe, and the United States has consistently backed India’s pursuit of justice for those responsible, the White House has said. This support was reaffirmed with the extradition of Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India to stand trial for his alleged involvement in the 2008 attacks. On April 9, the US extradited 64-year-old Rana, with US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce stating that it was to “face justice for his role in planning the horrific 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks.” She noted that the US has long supported India’s efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice, and echoed former President Trump’s stance on continued US-India cooperation in the global fight against terrorism. “Rana is now in India’s possession, and we are very proud of that dynamic,” Bruce added. She urged the public not to forget the scale …