Asian TT: Hong Kong make short work of Indian men

The Indian men’s table tennis team was eliminated from the Asian Championships after a 0-3 quarterfinal loss to Hong Kong. Despite moments of brilliance, the Indian players struggled under pressure, failing to capitalize on crucial points. Head coach Massimo Costantini acknowledged Hong Kong’s composure and the youth of his team, emphasizing the learning experience.

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‘Imagine, if a BJP CM …’: Kiren Rijiju on Mamata’s remark on student rape case; takes dig at ‘liberal gang’

Union minister Kiren Rijiju criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s remarks on a Durgapur gangrape, calling out an “illiberal gang” for their silence. Banerjee questioned why a student was allowed to leave a campus in a “forested area” late at night, drawing parallels to a past incident. Three suspects have been arrested in the Durgapur…

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Over 33 lakh students taught in 1 lakh single-teacher schools: Andhra Pradesh tops in count, UP records most enrolments

Over 33 lakh students in India attend 1,04,125 single-teacher schools, with Andhra Pradesh having the most such schools and Uttar Pradesh the highest enrolments. Despite a 6% decline in single-teacher schools, disparities persist in student-teacher ratios. Government measures like school rationalisation and teacher redeployment aim to optimise resources and improve learning outcomes across regions.

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Tara Sutaria and Veer Pahariya hold hands and pose for paparazzi, making their debut as a couple at Manish Malhotra’s Diwali party

Tara Sutaria and Veer Pahariya made their red carpet debut as a couple at Manish Malhotra’s Diwali party, walking hand-in-hand and stealing the spotlight. Tara hinted at their relationship on social media and spoke about personal growth, resilience after a break-up, and how love remains the greatest happiness in life.

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Meet Australia’s geckos: Tiny lizards that can see 350 times better at night; key traits, habitat, survival and more

Australian geckos are remarkably adaptable reptiles, thriving across diverse environments due to unique traits like adhesive toe pads and nocturnal vision. Their evolutionary history and varied reproductive strategies, including parthenogenesis in some species, contribute to their widespread success. These resilient lizards showcase a fascinating array of physical characteristics and behaviors, making them a significant part…

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