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The stairs to the podium: India's sporting rise under PM Modi

India's sporting journey transformed significantly from 1934 to the present day. Government programs like TOPS and Khelo India now support athletes extensively. Prime Minister Modi's focus elevated sports to a national priority. Athletes receive unprecedented funding and elite training opportunities. This shift reflects a new era of national sporting confidence…

The Economic Times

Central Retail to acquire MaxValu Thailand

Central Retail Corporation Plc (CRC) has agreed to acquire AEON (Thailand) Co Ltd, the operator of 30 MaxValu supermarkets in Thailand, in a move aimed at strengthening its food retail business and expanding the footprint of its Tops supermarket chain.

Bangkok Post

Guru's Weekly Buzz: June 5-11

Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

Bangkok Post

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This Could Be the Perfect All-Around Pocket Knife For Adventurers

A good knife is worth its weight in gold, as they can help you when things hit the fan. And Tops' Sidekick Diver Knife, one meant for the watery depths, could actually be the best adventure knife, too.

RideApart

‘Performance defines the PC experience’ — Samsung aims to take down Apple with its new Galaxy Book6 laptops and Intel’s latest tech

Samsung’s new Galaxy Book6 laptops "combine unparalleled speed and power with dependable AI" – could these be the MacBook-killers PC users have been waiting for?

TechRadar

‘It’s all performative’: why are shooters leaving messages on shell casings?

The use of markings on ammunition is a new trend of shooters trying to ensure their messages are disseminated publicly, experts say

The Guardian - US

I dissected the new 'Fallout' season 2 poster and found hidden Easter eggs you might have missed

Prime Video drops the first poster for “Fallout” season 2, showing Lucy, the Ghoul, and Maximus heading toward New Vegas, and there's a few hidden game references.

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What a surprise! HP positions Qualcomm as AMD's only rival in fiercely contested 40+ TOPS business laptop market

HP has launched a new EliteBook 6 AI laptop powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor.

TechRadar

Higher allowance, closer half-yearly assessment awaits TOPS athletes this Olympic cycle

Athletes chosen for the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) will receive higher allowances for overseas training and competitions, subject to biannual physical and psychological assessments as part of their evaluation protocol.

The Times of India

‘Excitement in the air’: newly created Alabama district votes for first time

District two, where Black people comprise 48.7% of the population, was carved after a 2023 supreme court ruling

The Guardian - US

Mass shootings upended their lives. Now survivors are making the gun industry pay

In the absence of political change, victims and families are coming together to launch multimillion-dollar lawsuits

The Guardian - US

Sumit Nagal's $50,000 demand to play for India sparks controversy

NEW DELHI: The All India Tennis Association (AITA) claimed on Thursday that Sumit Nagal demanded an annual fee of $50,000 to play Davis Cup ties for India. However, Nagal defended this by stating that it is common practice for athletes to be compensated for their participation.

The Times of India

Archana Kamath quits professional table tennis to pursue academic career

NEW DELHI: Archana Kamath, who played a crucial role in leading India to the women’s table tennis team quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics, decided to leave the sport despite support from the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ), and other sponsors. At 23 years old, she has…

The Times of India

Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir obituary

Last original member of the the Four Tops, the US group known for hits such as Reach Out I’ll Be There and I Can’t Help Myself

The Guardian - UK

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Evening Standard

Abdul Fakir: Last original Four Tops member dies aged 88

Abdul Fakir died on Monday of heart failure, according to a family spokesperson, with his wife and other loved ones by his side

The Independent UK

Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, last of the original Four Tops, is dead at 88

The last surviving original member of the Four Tops has died

The Times of India

Govt constitutes coordination group for Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: The govt on Friday established a coordination group to ensure holistic support for athletes and to address any issues that arise during the lead-up to the Paris Olympics. The Games will run from July 26 to August 11.

The Times of India

Yogesh Kathuniya focused on peaking at Paris Paralympics

Discus thrower wins silver at World Para Athletics in F56 Category

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TOPS inducts next generation of squash players with eye on LA 2028 Olympic Games

Even as the focus is on preparations for the Paris Olympic Games 2024, Sports Ministry's Mission Olympics Cell (MOC) has also set its eyes at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and inducted three up and coming squash players into the Development Group of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).…

Dynamite News

Olympic-bound boxers to head to Turkey as MOC approves multiple proposals for foreign training, competitions

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) Mission Olympic Cell (MOC), during their 129th meeting. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Reddit and YouTube must face a lawsuit over the radicalization of the Buffalo shooter

The sites' algorithms served the 18-year-old with increasingly extremist content and led to the attack, the suit claims. On Monday, a judge rejected the companies' request to have the suit dismissed.

The Times of India

Fouaad Mirza to compete in five equestrian competitions ahead of Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian equestrian Fouaad Mirza will compete in five competitions as part of his preparation for the Paris Olympics after his proposal was approved by the Sports Ministry on Thursday.

The Hindu

AFI’s Paris Olympics selection guidelines need a relook

The AFI says only qualification performances of athletes it sends for competitions will be considered for Paris Olympics selection

The Times of India

Exclusive - 'Gold ka jo bhaar hai woh alag hai...': High jumper Nishad Kumar aims for Paralympic gold after Asian Para Games success

NEW DELHI: Amid the jaw-dropping landscapes of Himachal Pradesh, renowned for its tourist havens, emerges the inspiring tale of Nishad Kumar. Hailing from the serene Badaun village in the Una district, Kumar has his roots deeply embedded in the agricultural tapestry of the region.

The Hindu

We hope to get into the TOPS program, says SRFI patron Ramachandran

. SRFI seeks to get medal-winners into TOPS for 2028 LA Olympics. To ensure success, players must train in Europe for 3-4 months annually. IOC yet to decide criteria for LA squash. SRFI to go to govt. for support.

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