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Pullela Gopichand calls for shorter nationals

Head coach feels lucrative prize money better scheduling could draw top stars

The Times of India

Indian shuttle service breakdown as badminton draws a blank at Paris Olympics

India was expected to win at least two badminton medals in Paris but they returned empty-handed. Chief coach Pullela Gopichand, who has been at the helm since 2006, was disappointed with the Indian shuttlers' show.

The Times of India

‘Close to home’: Camden locals applaud Amy Winehouse biopic

Back to Black, which follows singer’s life from early adulthood in Camden to her death in 2011, has been panned by some critics

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Western Lane by Chetna Maroo audiobook review – an agile coming-of-age debut

Maya Saroya narrates the Booker-shortlisted story of how a family channels its grief on the squash court and produces a potential champion

The Guardian - UK

Collector orders probe into death of boy who ran away from care home

Krishna district Collector orders inquiry into the death of a minor boy in a road accident at a child care home.

The Hindu

Don't make Olympic qualification primary goal, focus on process, says chief coach Gopichand

NEW DELHI: Chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand on Tuesday offered advice to Indian players, urging them not to become overly fixated on Paris Olympic qualification.

The Times of India

Booker Prize 2023: the six shortlisted books reviewed by our experts

From a longlist of 12, six novels have been shortlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize. Our academics review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on November 26.

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Booker prize 2023: will the judges talk themselves out of the right choice?

Paul Murray’s The Bee Sting, in a year full of family sagas, is surely the standout volume, but the panel may just opt for Sarah Bernstein’s ‘spectrally vague brainteaser’

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Elephants set to depart after shoring up Mysuru Dasara

14 elephants from jungle camp, brought to Mysuru for Dasara, to be accorded ceremonial send-off. Underwent rigorous training, fed special diet to gain weight & strength. Abhimanyu gained 300kg, Bhima 500kg, Mahendra 305kg, Dhananjaya 240kg, Gopi 240kg, Kanjan 265kg & Vijaya 15kg. Mahouts given free ride to see city lights.…

The Hindu

I enjoyed HS Prannoy's bronze more than my gold: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy

HYDERABAD: Team spirit of the Indian badminton team was to the fore at the Asian Games. After arriving at a grand welcome at the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy on Wednesday, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy said that he enjoyed HS Prannoy's bronze more than his gold.

The Times of India

For shuttlers, Asiad tougher than Olympics: Gopichand

Chief coach Gopichand hopes for best-ever show from badminton contingent

The Times of India

Jumbo team ready for Dasara 2023

They will be welcomed into Mysuru Palace on Sept 5 and their training for the Dasara finale will begin.

The Hindu

Indian-origin author Chetna Maroo's debut novel on Booker Prize longlist

London-based Indian-origin author Chetna Maroo's debut novel 'Western Lane' is among 13 books to make the cut for the 2023 Booker Prize longlist revealed on Tuesday, August 1. Kenya-born Maroo's novel, set within the context of the British Gujarati milieu, has been praised by the Booker judges for its use…

The Times of India

Murder accused booked for assaulting traffic police in Konanakunte Police Station limits

Murder accused Gopi booked for circulating videos against BTP, obstructing officials from performing duties. Gopi, along with other unidentified accused, booked under IPC Sections 341 & 353. Gopi had cases of murder and other offences lodged against him. Joint Commissioner (Traffic) denies allegations, says violator booked and vehicle seized.

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SP Hinduja, billionaire head of Britain’s richest family, dies at 87

Chair of Hinduja Group and his family had estimated collective fortune of more than £28bn

The Guardian - UK

Western Lane by Chetna Maroo review – a tender debut

The tensions of family life are vividly conveyed in this novel of growing pains, grief and squash

The Times of India

Bengaluru: IISc compound wall crashes after tree fall, contractor at work killed

BENGALURU: A 33-year-old civil contractor, who was working in a BBMP drain, was killed after he came under the compound wall of Indian Institute of Science (IISc) that crashed on CV Raman Road around 3am on Wednesday.

The Hindu

It was a collective effort, says Prannoy

‘It was Gopi sir who saw that we could compete against the world’s best’

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Aim to have at least 10 Indians in top-30 in each category: Gopichand

'BAI appointed 30 coaches on Sunday, they will be sent to different areas'

The Times of India

Thomas Cup: The rise and rise of Indian badminton

HYDERABAD: India’s splendid feat of storming into the Thomas Cup final and then stunning 14 time champions and title holders Indonesia in the final to clinch their maiden title in the tournament has made every badminton fan sit up and say 'wow'.

The Hindu

Teamwork makes the dream work

Teenagers Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have enjoyed a stunning rise in women’s doubles after joining forces on a badminton court last year. What does the future hold for them?

The Times of India

Gujarat: Three sentenced to death for gang rape, murder

AHMEDABAD: A sessions court in Kapadvanj town of Kheda district on Friday awarded death sentence to three persons after holding them guilty of gang rape and murder of a woman in 2018.

The Hindu

Tribespeople relocated from forest left in the lurch

Seven years on, Kattunayakkan families yet to get basic amenities

The Times of India

Why Gopichand turned to badminton administration

PUNE: Pullela Gopichand likes to juggle many hats. And he does it well. The recently -elected vice president of the Badminton Association of India (BAI) feels his new role, along with holding the chief national coach's position, will give him a chance to fill in the gap between players and…

The Times of India

Tamil Nadu: Couple knocks on doors of collector as son takes house

CHENNAI: An elderly couple tried to immolate themselves on the Tiruvallur collectorate’s premises on Monday, alleging that their son took possession of their house, and drove them out five years ago. Even the man’s octogenarian mother joined in the suicide attempt as police didn't act on their complaint.

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