HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - Caught on Camera

Is Apple’s ‘fashionably late’ approach to AI a mistake?

Apple is notorious for waiting on the opportune moment to launch a product, but is its delay in joining the AI arms race a mistake?

Laptop · Dec 27, 2023

Sports Minister refuses to get embroiled in Bajrang Punia controversy

BENGALURU: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday refused to involve himself in the boiling controversy over wrestler Bajrang Punia returning his Padma Shri in protest against the election of Sanjay Singh, a Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist, as the president of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

The Times of India · Dec 23, 2023

Jyothi Surekha Vennam threatens to move court over Khel Ratna 'snub'

NEW DELHI: India’s World No. 1 compound archer in both mixed and team events, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, has expressed deep disappointment at being ignored for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award this year, despite producing a sensational performance at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.

The Times of India · Dec 16, 2023

Volleyball Federation of India Assistant Secretary Vasavan awaits salary from government post retirement

Vasavan Kunnappata served VFI for 36 yrs, yet retired empty-handed due to unpaid salary for 23 months. He wrote to SAI, VFI & Sports Ministry, but no response. He spent own money for VFI activities & travelled for team selection, but no allowance. He's now bankrupt & in debt.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Glad that I am able to inspire children to show interest in javelin, says Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra, Olympic, World and Asian Games javelin champion, believes Indian athletes are now fearless and can take on the best in the world due to self-belief and support from SAI, Govt. and corporates. He aims to cross 90m barrier and inspire more to take up athletics. He urges parents…

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

FIFA Football for Schools train-the-trainer programme concludes

FIFA F4S, in collaboration with Union Ministry of Education, AIFF and SAI, concluded a capacity building/train-the-trainer programme in Bengaluru. 300 coach educators from CBSE, KV, NV, AIFF and SAI were trained. Aim is to help children excel in football and learn life skills, with FIFA providing equipment and $50K to…

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2023

‘No camps, amenities’: How Indian wrestlers were left to ‘fend for themselves’ ahead of Asian Games

“If Indian wrestlers win medals at Asian Games this year, the credit would be theirs entirely, and not the system,” Gian Singh, Wrestling Federation of India’s ad-hoc committee official, told Newslaundry. “They have been left to fend for themselves,” he said, pointing to the suspension of the Sports Authority of…

Newslaundry · Oct 6, 2023

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitates second set of India’s Asian Games medallists

Union Sports Minister felicitates 2nd batch of Asian Games medallists, majority of whom are shooters. 22 medals won by shooters, 7 gold, 9 silver, 6 bronze. Minister confident India will win max medals ever. Athletes grateful for support, aiming for gold, Paris Olympics.

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

Sivaji Pilla wins youth bronze and doubles silver with Arshit in World Deaf tennis

= = =Sivaji Pilla & Arshit won bronze & silver in World Deaf Tennis Championship youth section. Sivaji beat Vicente Cabo Chapa of Spain 6-3, 6-3 for bronze. In doubles, Vicente & Marek beat Arshit & Sivaji 9-7. It was the first time youth section was introduced. Coach praised govt,…

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023

No Chhetri, Jhingan, Gurpreet for Asian Games

AIFF forced to pick new-look team for Asiad as ISL clubs refuse to release players

The Times of India · Sep 12, 2023