Odisha CM Congratulates Preeti Panigrahi for Sundance Film Festival Success

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s talented actress Preeti Panigrahi adds another feather to her cap, being honoured with the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award at the esteemed Sundance Film Festival for her exceptional performance in the movie ‘Girls will be Girls’. The Sundance Film Festival, renowned for recognizing outstanding talent in the global film industry, bestowed this…

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Indian Paddlers Put Up Brave Fight, Bow to China in Nail-Biting Clash at World Table Tennis Team Championships

New Delhi: In a riveting encounter at the World Table Tennis Team Championships, Indian paddlers Ayhika Mukherjee and Sreeja Akula delivered remarkable performances against the world’s top-ranked players, Sun Yingsha and Wang Yidi. Despite the spirited efforts, India fell short, losing 2-3 to defending champions China on Friday. Ayhika Mukherjee, ranked 155 globally, set the…

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Uncertainty Looms Over AICF Elections Amid Compliance Concerns

Chennai: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is facing a cloud of uncertainty regarding its upcoming office-bearers’ elections due to alleged non-compliance with the National Sports Development Code, exacerbated by recent court directions. On February 14, the Delhi High Court directed the Government of India to clarify whether the AICF is adhering to the directives…

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Sumit Nagal Powers into Bengaluru Open Quarterfinals with Commanding Win

Bengaluru: Continuing his impressive form, second-seed Sumit Nagal secured a spot in the singles quarterfinals of the Bengaluru Open 2024 by defeating Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong in straight sets at the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) Stadium on Thursday. Nagal, ranked 98th globally, dominated the second-round encounter on the center court, dispatching Wong with…

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