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First female Indian Olympian gymnast Dipa Karmakar announces her retirement aged 31 | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian star gymnast Dipa Karmakar announced her retirement from gymnastics at the age of 31 on Monday, sharing the news on social media platform X. "After a lot of thought, I have decided to retire from gymnastics. This decision was not easy for me, but this is the right time. Gymnastics has been a huge part of my life, and I am grateful for every moment — the highs, the lows, and everything in between," she wrote.Karmakar reflected on her early struggles, remembering how, as a five-year-old with flat feet, she was told she could never become a gymnast.Defying the odds, she went on to represent India on the world stage, achieving numerous accolades. "I feel immense pride when I look at my achievements. Representing India and winning medals, and most special of all, performing th...

7Sep

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Entertainment

Anushka Sharma reveals how she tricks Vamika and Akaay into eating healthy food instead of junk: ‘I bring out the actress in me’ | – Times of India

Anushka's recent trip to Mumbai turned heads as she made a solo appearance, leaving behind her husband Virat Kohli and their kids, Vamika and Akaay. Despite being away from her family, the actor-producer couldn't help but gush about them. In a charming media interaction, she shared a delightful tidbit about her parenting: how she cleverly tricked her daughter into eating healthy.During a media interaction, Anushka was asked about her strategy for ensuring her kids eat healthy instead of junk food. She admitted it’s a challenge, noting that it’s simpler for parents with their first child, as they can control the environment and introduce only the desired foods.Using an example, Sharma explained that keeping kids healthy is easier before they attend birthday parties because they are unaware ...

3Sep

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Sports

Shikhar Dhawan’s playful comment on Ravindra Jadeja’s latest post | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ravindra Jadeja, the all-rounder, has been relishing his time away from the cricket field. His last appearance was during the 2024 T20 World Cup, where India emerged victorious against South Africa by seven runs in the final held in Barbados on June 29.After the 35-year-old announced his retirement from T20 cricket, he was not included in India's squad for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, which Sri Lanka won 2-0, with one match resulting in a tie.On Monday, September 2, Ravindra Jadeja shared a photograph with his mare on Instagram, captioning it, "She's very good at posing #poser."In response to the post, Shikhar Dhawan left a playful comment, stating, "Better then you."Dhawan, on Saturday, August 24, announced his retirement from both international and domestic cr...

3Sep

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Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on retirement talks, says quitting Portugal never crossed my mind – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo has firmly refuted rumours suggesting his imminent retirement from international football.Speaking at a press conference ahead of Portugal's upcoming Nations League matches against Croatia and Scotland, the 39-year-old forward emphasized his continued motivation and commitment to the national team."That's all from the press.It never crossed my mind that my cycle (with Portugal) had come to an end. Quite the opposite: it gave me even more motivation to continue to be honest," said Ronaldo, as quoted by Reuters.Ronaldo expressed his eagerness to lead Portugal to another Nations League title, highlighting his focus on short-term objectives rather than long-term plans."The motivation is to come to the national team to win the Nations League ... W...

2Sep

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‘I am also thinking about retirement’: Saina Nehwal says as she reveals battle with arthritis | Badminton News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Saina Nehwal, the acclaimed Indian badminton player and former Olympic bronze medallist, has disclosed that she is battling arthritis, putting her future in the sport in jeopardy. Now 34 and previously ranked world No. 1, Nehwal revealed that the condition has significantly limited her training capabilities, leading her to consider retirement by the end of this year.Nehwal made history as the first Indian shuttler to win an Olympic medal with her bronze victory in London 2012. However, her career has faced multiple setbacks due to injuries in recent years. Discussing her situation on the 'House of Glory' podcast with shooting legend Gagan Narang, Nehwal did not shy away from admitting that her professional life is nearing its conclusion."The knee is not very good. I have arthrit...

30Aug

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Politics

200 days of farmers protest: Vinesh Phogat to join agitation at Shambhu and Khanauri borders | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As the farmers protest completes 200 days on Saturday, Olympian Vinesh Phogat is set to participate by joining those agitating at Shambhu and Khanauri borders.Since February 13, farmers have been camping at Shambhu after authorities halted their march to Delhi. They are demanding a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all crops among other issues.Amritsar district farmer leader Baldev Singh Bagga highlighted that efforts to communicate with the government have gone unanswered."Farmer organisations had repeatedly written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh but have received no responses," he said. "As Modi enters his 11th year in office, rather than addressing our demands, the govt continues to suppress the voice of farmer...