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Why Did Lord Shiva Become a Gopi? The Hidden Vrindavan Secret

Among the many sacred stories of Vrindavan, one stands apart for its deep spiritual meaning and divine mystery. It is the story of how Lord Shiva, the Supreme Yogi, transformed himself into a Gopi to witness Lord Krishna's divine Raas Leela. This beautiful legend is closely associated with the famous…

MyLifeXP · Jul 25

Pullela Gopichand calls for shorter nationals

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

The Times of India · Dec 23, 2024

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 · Aug 12, 2024

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.

The Conversation · Nov 22, 2023

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’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023

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 · Oct 25, 2023

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 · Oct 11, 2023

For shuttlers, Asiad tougher than Olympics: Gopichand

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

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2023

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 · Sep 1, 2023

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 · Aug 1, 2023