Delhi Ganesh, a veteran of over 400 films in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema, passed away at the age of 80 in Chennai. Before pursuing acting, he was a member of a renowned Delhi-based theatre group and also served in the Indian Air Force. Ganesh left a lasting impact on the film industry, receiving numerous awards and accolades for his performances, and will be remembered for his roles in films like Nayakan, Sindhu Bhairavi, and Aahaa..!.
After a bomb threat forced a flight from Bengaluru to Jamnagar to make an emergency landing, authorities launched an investigation and found no explosives on the aircraft. Meanwhile, coach Anup Sridhar believes that badminton star Sindhu still has the potential to become a champion and could follow in the footsteps of Tine Baun. Despite facing challenges, Sindhu remains determined to excel at the top level.
SAP Labs India, the largest R&D hub for SAP outside its headquarters, is driving global AI innovations and is expanding with a new campus in Bengaluru set to open in 2025. Managing Director Sindhu Gangadharan emphasized India's leadership in AI talent and the company's focus on Custom AI to transform business operations worldwide. With the first phase of the new campus expected to be completed by Q2 of 2025, SAP Labs India is poised for further growth and impact in the world of business and technology.
At just 13 years old, Tanvi Patri has emerged as a rising star in Indian badminton by claiming the girls' singles title at the U-15 Badminton Asia Junior Championships. Despite facing struggles at the Paris Olympics, Patri's resilience and hard work paid off as she defeated Vietnam's second seed in a 34-minute final. With her parents being software professionals who previously worked in China, Patri's early exposure to the sport has undoubtedly influenced her success.
After India's badminton contingent's underwhelming performance at Paris Olympics, Indian badminton legend Prakash Padukone has criticized the players for blaming federations and government instead of taking responsibility. While star shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen were among the medal contenders, they failed to deliver and India's streak of winning a badminton medal at each Olympics since London 2012 ended. Padukone believes the players need to introspect and ask themselves if they are working hard enough to reach their desired results.
As India gears up for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, all eyes are on the country's top athletes like PV Sindhu, Manu Bhaker, and Neeraj Chopra. In an exclusive interview, these star athletes share their training regimes and fitness secrets, including yoga and breathing exercises, for success at the upcoming Olympics. Despite facing difficulties like pistol malfunctions, these athletes are determined to bring home multiple wins for India.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short in the quarterfinals of the men's doubles event at the Paris Olympics. Despite taking the first set, they were unable to fend off Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, who came back to win the remaining two sets and secure their spot in the semi-finals. India's hopes for a medal in badminton are now pinned on PV Sindhu, who will play in the women's singles semi-final tomorrow.
In a disappointing match for Indian badminton fans, P.V. Sindhu suffered a defeat against China's He Bing Jiao in the women's singles badminton round of 16 at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This loss marks the first time Sindhu has failed to win an Olympic medal, despite her previous success in Tokyo and Rio. Despite Sindhu's impressive record against He, including a win at Tokyo 2020, she was unable to overcome her Chinese opponent in this crucial match.
The hopes of an Olympic medal in badminton for India were dashed as PV Sindhu, the two-time medallist, lost in the Round of 16 match against China's He Bing Jiao. Despite giving her all, Sindhu was unable to match Bing Jiao's powerful smashes and ultimately went down in straight sets 21-19, 21-14. The loss adds to India's disappointing day in badminton, with other players also exiting the competition. However, there is still some hope as young shuttler Lakshya Sen has advanced to the quarter-finals.
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu suffered a heartbreaking loss to Chinese rival He Bingjiao in the pre-quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics 2024, ending her campaign in the prestigious tournament. This defeat marks the end of Sindhu's hopes for a second consecutive Olympic medal, having won a silver in 2020 at Tokyo. Despite putting up a tough fight, Sindhu ultimately fell short against Bingjiao, who is known for her strong and consistent performances in international events.