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Poverty is the parent

of revolution and
crime
- ARISTOTLE

DESPERATION MAY DRIVE ONE TO

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DOING ANYTHING

Athletics gold medalists to

IN A LANDMARK FOR OLYMPICS

be awarded USD 50,000

I n a first for an Olympic sport,
gold-medallists in 48 athletics
Japan gifts 250
events of this year's Paris Games cherry trees to US
will be awarded USD 50,000 by
World Athletics. India is hoping
for a gold medal in Paris from
J apan is giving the United States 250 new
cherry trees to help replace the hundreds
that are being ripped out this summer as con-
reigning Olympic champion struction crews work to repair the crumbling
Neeraj Chopra, who finished on seawall around the capital's Tidal Basin. Japan-
top in the Tokyo Games. He be- ese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made the an-
came the first Indian track and nouncement as President Joe Biden welcomed
field athlete and second overall him to the White House on Wednesday for an of-
in individual sports to win a gold ficial visit and state dinner. Biden said the gift is
in the Olympic Games. With the meant to mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S.
landmark decision announced in 2026, adding "Like our friendship, these trees
on Wednesday, World Athletics approval from the parent body. Paris," WA said in a statement. are timeless, inspiring and thriving." The trees
(WA) will become the first inter- "World Athletics ... will become World Athletics President Sebas- blossom in brilliant pinks and reds each spring.
national federation to the first international tian Coe said the introduction of
award prize money federation to award prize money for Olympic gold
u
at an Olympic
Did yo ? prize money at an medallists was a "pivotal mo- Sunak sorry for wearing
Games.
move
The
could Know Olympic Games,
financially re-
ment" for the international body
and the sport of athletics as a
Adidas sneakers
also cause This initiative warding ath- whole. "A total prize pot of USD
friction
tween
be-
WA
by World Athletics also in-
cludes a firm commitment to
letes for
achieving the
2.4 million has been ring fenced
from the International Olympic
B ritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on
Wednesday issued a "fulsome apology" af-
ter his choice of a trendy pair of Adidas train-
extend the prize money at a
and the Inter- tiered level, to Olympic sil- pinnacle of Committee's revenue share allo- ers attracted harsh comments online. In a
national ver and bronze medal win- sporting suc- cation, which is received by video
Olympic Com- ners at the LA 2028 cess, starting at World Athletics every four years. posted
mittee (IOC) as it Olympic Games. this summer's This will be used to reward ath- on so-
does not have formal Olympic Games in letes," WA stated. cial me-
dia last
week,

Readying for cyclones PM greets Maldives on Eid the

British

I ndian Meteorological Department (IMD) conduct-

ed Pre-Cyclone Exercise for the season April-June
2024 under the Chairmanship of Mrutyunjay Moha-
patra, Director General, IMD in Hybrid mode at
Mausam Bhavan, New Delhi, on Wednesday. The ex-
ercise was conducted to take stock of the prepared-
ness of various stakeholders in disaster manage-
ment during the pre-cyclone season and post-cyclone
season. DG IMD said, "India has one of the best early
warning systems and weather forecasting models."
P rime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday
warmly greeted Maldives President Mohamed
Muizzu, the government and the people of the ar-
chipelago nation on the occasion of Eid. "As we
celebrate Eid al-Fitr with traditional fervour, peo-
ple across the world are reminded of the values of
compassion, brotherhood and togetherness,
which are essential in building a peaceful and in-
clusive world that we all aspire for," Prime Minis-
ter Modi said in his greetings to President Muizzu.
Indian
leader was seen sporting a pair of white Sam-
ba trainers from the well-known German
sportswear brand during an interview in
Downing Street. Sambas are described by Adi-
das as a "legendary shoe with a rich history"
and have the distinction of being considered
on trend, something footwear enthusiasts said
had been damaged by the senior politician at-
tempting to appear trendy.
 Today any citizen of India goes out of India with the
belief that if any disaster occurs, the Modi government
will be with me at all times - S. JAISHANKAR 02
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BIG BOYS DON'T PLAY WITH TOYS

T he makers of the upcoming Akshay Kumar and Tiger
Shroff-starrer action film 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'
have used real weapons to amp up the cinematic experience.
The film boasts thrilling car chases, intense knife combat,
breathtaking arrow fights, dynamic lab action sequences,
and a myriad of other jaw-dropping stunts. Among the ar-
senal of specialised weapons utilised in the film are - Chi-
nooks, Black Hawks, C-235, Humvees, Oshkoshes, Military
trucks, Military Land Rovers, ATVs, and tanks. Talking
about using real weapons for the film, director Ali Abbas Za-
far said: "There is nothing more satisfying than shooting
real stunts on real locations with real weaponry and equip-
ment. We are thankful to each country for all their support
for letting us use the real military equipment in the film."

Shocker: 45% Indians are unhealthy

INDIA FIT REPORT 2024 Ford recalls 43K SUVs
F ord is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs be-
cause gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors
onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the risk of fires.

I n an explosive revelation from

GOQii's India Fit Report 2024 ti-
tled "Thriving at Any Age: The
But the recall remedy does not include repairing the
fuel leaks. The recall covers certain Bronco Sport
SUVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years, as well as
Blueprint for Healthy Longevity," a shock- Escape SUVs from 2022. All have 1.5-liter
ing 45 percent of India's population hovers engines.Ford says in documents filed with U.S. safe-
dangerously close to being classified as Un- ty regulators that fuel injectors can crack, and gaso-
healthy. This alarming statistic under- line or vapor can accumulate near ignition sources,
scores a nation on the cusp of a health possibly touching off fires.
emergency, juxtaposed with a glim- Dealers will install a
mer of hope for a monumental vide, In 2023, a staggering 59 percent of tube to let gasoline
shift towards collective
u women were categorised as unhealthy, flow away from hot
wellness. The data, de- Did yo ? contrasting with the 40 percent of surfaces to the
rived from over 6 mil-
lion users, serves as a
Know men, unveiling a significant health
outcome disparity with a particular-
ground below the
vehicle. They'll also
dramatic wake-up This report is a ly distressing spotlight on the wide update engine con-
call, signalling an ur- clarion call for a sweeping health gap between genders. The re- trol software.
gent need for transfor- transformation in India's ap- port also showed that 16 percent of
proach to health and longevi-
mative action in In- women fell into the obese category.
ty. It's not just an analysis;
dia's health and well-
ness trajectory. The data
it's a battle plan aimed
at guiding the na-
The health gender gap highlights the
necessity for targeted health interven-
Polls: Multi-layer security
indicates a stark health di- tion. tions tailored for women. on int'l borders
F ollowing the instructions of the Election Com-
mission of India (ECI), a multi-layer security

Exercise in evenings for best results arrangement has been put in place along the 5,437-
km long international borders in eight northeastern
states to thwart any unlawful activities before and

U ndertaking most of the

daily physical activity in
the evening is linked to the
greatest health benefits for peo-
ple suffering from obesity and
diabetes, new research has
found. According to the study
published in the journal Dia-
betes Care, those performing a
majority of their "out-of-
breath" vigorous activity be-
tween 6 pm and midnight were
found to have the lowest risk of
dying prematurely and from
cardiac ailments."Exercise is
by no means the only solution
to the obesity crisis. But this
research does suggest that peo-
ple who can plan their activity
into certain times of the day
may best offset some of these
health risks," it said.
during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections beginning
April 19, officials said on Wednesday. Senior officers
of the Army, Border Security Force (BSF), Assam Ri-
fles, and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) are of-
ten visiting the bordering areas in the northeast,
holding a series of meetings and sensi-
tising their troops deployed along
the international borders, both
fenced and unfenced, ever
since the announcement of
the election schedule on
March 16. Top security offi-
cials said that special meas-
ures are also being taken
along the international borders
with Myanmar, Bangladesh, Chi-
na, Bhutan, and Nepal.
 Many people have benefited
03 from the miracle of homoeopathy
- DROUPADI MURMU
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Neeraj to compete in
TO TAKE ON GERMAN SENSATION DEHNING IN PAAVO NURMI GAMES Mehak in final round

prestigious Finnish tourney

of Ms England
F or 23-year-old Indian-origin student Mehak
Chandel, who is in the running to be
crowned Miss England 2024, the challenges she
faced in tackling acne have motivated her to pro-
mote inclusivity for all skin types in the field of

S uperstar Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra

will compete in the prestigious Paavo Nurmi
Games in Turku, Finland on June 18, where he will
modelling. In an exclusive interview with ANI,
Southall- born Mehak, who holds a degree in
criminology and plans to pursue a Masters in
be up against 19-year-old sensation Max Dehning of psychology, said despite many
Germany, the latest entrant in the 90m club, the or- perceptions about how beau-
ganisers said. The 26-year-old Chopra, who will be- ty pageants are difficult
gin his season in the Doha Diamond League Meet- she has found them to be
ing on May 10, had won a silver in the 2022 rather manageable. Apart
edition of the Paavo Nurmi Games from modelling, she also
u
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with a throw of 89.30m -- his career side the Diamond League Meeting se- works for children with
second best -- while he pulled out ries. "Javelin throw Olympic cham- special educational needs.
of the event in 2023 as he was re- Know
pion Neeraj Chopra will return to
covering from an injury then. Turku in June. Chopra will com-
Chopra has a personal best of
89.94m. The Paavo Nurmi
In February, teenager
Dehning threw a sensational
pete in the Paavo Nurmi Games
after a year's break and will meet Exercising like
90.20m -- more than 11.07m
Games are named after the leg-
endary Finnish middle and
more than his earlier best of
a high-quality group of competi-
tors. The competition will take
the devil
79.13 -- to become the
long distance runner. It is a place in Turku on June 18," said
World Athletics Continental Tour
Gold series event, one of the most
youngest javelin thrower
to breach the coveted
90m mark.
Arttu Salonen, who is responsible for
athlete procurement at Paavo Nurmi
A ctress Tisca Chopra shared her key to stay-
ing fit, which includes eating on time and
in small portions, along with working out like a
prestigious single-day competitions out- Games, on the official event website. devil. Tisca took to Instagram and shared a
video montage. In the clip, which was tagged
"actors don't eat the say," the actress is seen
gorging on croissants, avo-
Tennis player banned for 15 yrs Djokovic in 3rd round cado toasts, pastries,

S panish tennis player Aaron Cortes has been

banned for a period of 15 years after admit-
ting to 35 breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corrup-
W orld no. 1 Novak Djokovic moved past Ro-
man Safiullin at the Monte-Carlo Masters
to reach the third round in the Principality for
and eggs. For the cap-
tion, Tisca wrote:
"Forever been a fan
tion Program, the International Tennis Integri- the 14th time. The top seed Serbian arrives in of eating on time,
ty Agency (ITIA) said. Cortes' period of ineligi- Monte-Carlo having not won a title this season. eating well but in
bility began on March 27, 2024 and ends at mid- Having failed to advance beyond the quarter-fi- small portions and ex-
night on March 26, 2039. Besides a 15-year ban, nals in his seven previous appearances in the ercising like a devil.".
the player has been fined USD 75,000, of which Principality, Djokovic will hope this is the
USD 56,250 is suspended. Cortes, who week he can return to top
reached a career-high
world singles ranking of
form and change that
record. He was competing
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initiative in collaboration with Kasturba Gand-
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both impressed a lot - AAKASH CHOPRA 04
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Sindhu progresses,
curtains for Lakshya
D ouble Olympic medallist PV Sindhu survived some tense mo-
ments before progressing to the women's singles second round
but it was curtains for Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth in men's
singles at the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo (China) on
Wednesday. Sindhu, who is desperately seeking to rediscover her
form ahead of the Paris
Olympics, almost blew
away a five-point advantage
in the decider before man-
aging a gritty win against

Choosing wicketkeeper
MEN'S T20 WORLD CUP
world number 33 Goh Jin
Wei from Malaysia. Sindhu
had lost to her Malaysian

is major task
opponent the last time they
meet in Sudirman Cup
though the Indian has a 4-1
record against her. Next up for Sindhu is China's Han Yue, against
whom the Indian has a flawless 5-0 record. It was, however, a difficult
day for Olympic-bound Sen, who lost 19-21 15-21 to local favourite and

O ne of the main selection ques-

tions for India ahead of the men's
T20 World Cup squad selection possi-
the Indian team for T20 World Cup. "It
would be Rishabh Pant, because of
the player that he is. I don't see him
top seed Shi Yu Qi, and Srikanth, who suffered a 14-21 13-21 loss
against Indonesia's Anthony Ginting in the opening round.

bly at the end of this month is choos- being hampered in any way after com-
ing the right candidate for the wicket- ing back from that car crash. For me,
keeper-batter slot. There are plenty of he's a very destructive player and is India lose 3rd match in row
contenders for that slot, comprising also left-handed. A left-hander in that
Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan,
KL Rahul, Sanju Samson,
middle-order role which he
can play will also add a
V eteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh's heroics went in vain as In-
dia squandered a goal lead to go down 1-2 against Australia
in the third men's hockey Test to hand the home team an unas-
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Jitesh Sharma and
Did yo ? huge amount of pres- sailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series in
Dhruv Jurel. Eoin
Morgan, England's Know sure as opposed to
the generic right-
Perth on Wednesday. The Indians, who
lost 1-5 and 2-4 in the first two Tests,
2019 Men's ODI Pant made a handers," said produced a much-better show on
return to competitive cricket ac-
World Cup win- Morgan, an IPL Wednesday. It was a classic battle
tion through Delhi Capitals' first
ning captain, has game against Punjab Kings at expert, in a virtu- between the ever-attacking Aus-
backed Pant to be Mullanpur on March 23, nearly al interaction or- tralians against the Indian de-
the preferred 15 months after suffering vari- ganised by digital fence. Credit must go to both In-
choice for the wicket- ous injuries in a life-threat- broadcasters dian goalkeepers -- Sreejesh and
keeper-batter slot in ening car crash in De- JioCinema. Krishan Bahadur Pathak -- for their
cember 2022.
brilliant display in the first half.

'Kohli should fire or will be fired'

F ormer Royal Challenger Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat
Kohli may have been leading the Orange Cap race in the
Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 so far, but his innings
throughout have failed to impress the netizens. In five
matches, the stylish Indian batter has scored 316 runs with
two half-centuries and one hundred. RCB is currently in the
ninth position of the IPL points tally as they have lost four
matches out of five. For the record, RCB have never won any
IPL title, even when Kohli was leading the team. He then left
the job and Faf Du Plessis took the charge, but the results
weren't favorable even after that. Kohli single handedly per-
formed for RCB but his batting style received negative com-
ments from the fans on social media. "Kohli must fire or he
will be fired from the national squad," read a comment.

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