Mindful Memoirs

THE LEAP OF THE CENTURY. It was Bob Beamon’s only participation in an Olympic event, but he left his mark forever. He took Gold in Mexico and a World record that would stay for 23 years. The American still holds the record over half a century later. This is the impact that Bob Beamon, the…

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Taller tennis players have a natural advantage – but shorter athletes shouldn’t despair

Joondalup (Australia): We’re nearing the halfway point of this year’s Australian Open and players like the United States’ Reilly Opelka (ranked 170th in the world ) and France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (ranked 30th) captured plenty of attention despite early-round exits. These two players caught the eye of the tennis world for not only their towering…

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India has to prepare for ‘expressions’ of China’s growing capabilities: Jaishankar

New Delhi: The India-China relationship is trying to disentangle itself from the complications arising from the post-2020 border situation and more thought needs to be given to the longer-term evolution of the ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. Delving into various aspects of New Delhi’s relations with Beijing over past decades, Jaishankar…

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Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Delhi’s Freebie Frenzy: Time to Rethink

Let’s address the elephant in the room: Delhi’s obsession with freebies. Every election season, political parties roll out shiny promises like clockwork. This time, AAP offers ₹2,100 to women, and BJP counters with ₹2,500. It’s not governance; it’s a bidding war disguised as democracy. The irony here is hard to miss. Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…

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Enhancing Transparency in Temple Management

The need for greater transparency in the management of Hindu temples under the endowments department is both urgent and essential. By fostering trust and accountability, temples can reassure devotees and the wider community that their sacred institutions are managed responsibly and ethically. Each temple must display a comprehensive information board detailing its key assets. This…

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