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“He never put any sort of pressure on me”: Gayatri Gopichand is an Arjuna Awardee today, but behind it all was a father and a Badminton legend who let her enjoy the game

On August 18, 2026, Gayatri was named a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award. Indian badminton player Gayatri Gopichand has added another major milestone to her career. On August 18, 2026, Gayatri was named a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award, alongside her women’s doubles partner Treesa Jolly. While she is currently playing at the…

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Olympian Shivpal Singh handed 10-year doping ban after second offence, career in jeopardy | More sports News

NEW DELHI: Former Asian silver medallist and Tokyo Olympian Shivpal Singh has been handed a 10-year suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) Disciplinary Panel after testing positive for the banned anabolic steroid methandienone in what has been deemed his second doping offence.The 31-year-old javelin thrower’s career now faces a major setback, with the length…

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Premier League 2026/27: Everything you need to know ahead of the new season | Football News

The 2026/27 Premier League season begins with Arsenal defending their title and three promoted clubs returning. The Premier League returns for the 2026/27 season with Arsenal beginning their title defence, three clubs returning to the top flight and another campaign bringing together some of the world’s best players, managers and clubs.After a dramatic 2025/26 season,…

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Major UK hotel chain CEO Joanna Boydell resigns amid security failings, sexual assault cases | World News

Travelodge CEO Joanna Boydell resigns/Image: Getty Images A major UK hotel chain’s chief executive has stepped down amid growing scrutiny over security failures.Travelodge CEO Joanna Boydell resigned on August 17, the company confirmed in a statement on Thursday. She has been replaced on an interim basis by chief financial officer Ray Reidy, while the company…

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68-year-old Sheila Consaul bought Ohio lighthouse for $71,010 in 2011, restored it for over $300K

At 68, Sheila Consaul owns Ohio’s historic Fairport Harbor West Lighthouse, which she bought for $71,010 at auction in 2011. After years of restoration and more than $300,000 in investment, she transformed the abandoned century-old landmark into an off-grid summer home featuring rainwater collection, solar power, historic interiors and stunning views of Lake Erie. Source…

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‘Maybe that was her tactic’: PV Sindhu questions ‘cramps’; Wang Zhi Yi says ‘I was really injured’ | Badminton News

India’s PV Sindhu, left, shakes hands with China’s Wang Zhi Yi after their match. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: PV Sindhu’s quest for an unprecedented sixth World Championships medal ended in a gruelling pre-quarterfinal defeat to China’s Wang Zhi Yi on Thursday, with the Indian admitting the loss “hurts a lot more” on home soil while…

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‘Better than Ranbir Kapoor’: Honey Singh praises Yash’s look as Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ |

‘Better than Ranbir Kapoor’: Honey Singh’s take on Yash’s look as Ravana in ‘Ramayana’ Honey Singh took to Instagram Live on Thursday to share his thoughts on the much-awaited film ‘Ramayana‘, praising actor Yash‘s portrayal of Ravana and expressing hope that the film stays true to the epic he grew up watching. He also said…

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