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Morteza Mehrzadselakjani, has encountered unforeseen difficulties at the Paris Paralympic Games. The «Fatal Weapon,» Mehrzadselakjani, an Iranian who is eight feet one inch tall, has been forced to sleep on the ground because there aren't enough comfortable sleeping spaces. In contrast to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, where he was given a special bed, Paris has not made such an arrangement, as per the reports of Yahoo sports.

Coco Gauff's 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 loss to Emma Navarro in the U.S. Open's fourth round: Gauff wound up with more double-faults, 19, than winners, 14. It was the latest in a series of early-for-her exits in recent weeks, including bowing out in the third round at the Paris Olympics, then going 1-2 at hard-court tuneup events before arriving in New York. «I feel like there's 70 other players in the draw that would love to have the summer that I had, even though it's (the) least, probably, (I've) done well during this time of the year,» said the No. 3-seeded Gauff, who went 18-1 during the North American swing on hard courts 12 months ago, including the run to her first Grand Slam title. «So many people want to be in the fourth round. So many people want to make the Olympics. So many people want to be flag bearer. It's perspective.» The 20-year-old from Florida did fight her way back into the match with a four-game run in which she claimed 14 of 17 points and grabbed the second set.

«This is the first time independent India has seen such impetus or focus on developing infrastructure, both from the government and the private sector, such as road network, improvement of stations, world class airports, sports stadiums, convention centers,» said Mandeep Lamba, president and CEO, South Asia, HVS Anarock, while moderating the session. Tourism in India grew 300% YoY in 2023, said MakeMyTrip executive officer Rajesh Magow. «We have to create awareness and change the perception of the country, because people (tourists) also worry about security and safety.» Tourism in India is only at 85% of what it was in 2019 before the Covid pandemic hit, he said.

And before it could sink in, she was screaming again, “He has broken it again.” Malik was talking about Sumit Antil, who broke his own world record in javelin throw (F64) three times in 45 minutes to win gold at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021. Last year, he set a new world record with a 73.29m throw to win gold at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games. Antil now aims to repeat the ‘world record-gold medal’ double at the Paris Paraplympics. Expectations will be high when enters the Stade de France tonight for the final. “He is going for gold. And perhaps with a world record throw,” said Satyanarayana Shimoga, head coach of the Indian track and field team.

Rubina Francis, a para shooter from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, secured India's fifth medal at the Paris Paralympics by winning a bronze in the P2 — 10m Air Pistol SH1 event. Francis scored 211.1 to finish third in the eight-woman final after qualifying in the seventh spot earlier in the day. She becomes India's fourth medallist in shooting at the Paris Paralympics, following Avani Lekhara, who won gold, Mona Agarwal, who took bronze, and Manish Narwal, who claimed silver. Born into a lower-middle-class family, Rubina Francis has a leg dysfunction. Her father, Simon Francis, a mechanic, faced financial difficulties while supporting her growing passion for shooting. Rubina’s journey in shooting began in 2015, inspired by her admiration for the Olympic achievements of Gagan Narang. Despite financial obstacles, her determination led her to Pune's Gun for Glory Academy in 2017, with her father’s tireless efforts aiding her progress. Under the mentorship of Jai Prakash Nautiyal, Rubina's talent quickly became evident. This led to her selection at the MP Shooting Academy, where her skills flourished under renowned coach Jaspal Rana, earning her first international medal. A significant turning point in her career came during the 2018 France World Cup, where she realized the importance of securing a Paralympic quota, prompting her to intensify her training efforts.

SUMMER ISLAND, Mich.—Steve Libert steered his finicky pontoon boat and aging crew of scuba divers to a spot offshore this uninhabited island in northern Lake Michigan, lined up with a dead cedar tree and dropped anchor. Eight feet beneath the clear, green water sat the skeletal wreck of the first full-size European ship to sail—and sink—in the Upper Great Lakes, in 1679: French explorer Robert La Salle’s Le Griffon. Or maybe not.

Ashwini Vaishnaw said during his address at the ET World Leaders Forum event held in Delhi on August 31. There are four pillars of growth, the minister said — investment in public infra, inclusive growth, manufacturing and simplification of laws. Vaishnaw observed that from 2014 to 2024, India constructed 14,985 kms of railway tracks, which is higher than a rich country like France achieved during the same time frame.

Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivetti advanced to the men's doubles third round of the US Open with a hard-fought win over 15th seeds Austin Krajicek and Jean-Julien Roger here. The Indo-French pair defeated the USA-Dutch team 4-6 6-3 7-5 in the second round that lasted two hours and five minutes on Friday. This is only the second time that Bhambri has reached the third round at a Grand Slam, having reached the same stage at the Australian Open back in 2014. Second seeds Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden also moved to third round with a 6-2 6-4 win over Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena and Federico Coria from Argentina.

Novak Djokovic slumped to his earliest exit at the US Open in 18 years on Friday as a four-set, third round defeat to Alexei Popyrin sparked more questions over his long term future in the sport. The 37-year-old Djokovic, a four-time champion in New York, lost 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 to the 28th-ranked Australian, leaving him frustratingly short once again of winning a record 25th Grand Slam title. His defeat, which saw him hit an uncharacteristic 14 double faults and commit 49 unforced errors, means that for the first time since 2017 he will end the season without a Grand Slam title.

A French oil giant is paying $100 million to keep American trees standing. TotalEnergies is purchasing carbon credits that cover timberland in 10 states ranging from the Louisiana lowlands to the Lake States, the Adirondack Mountains in New York and the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia and Kentucky. The outlay is likely the largest ever in the opaque market designed to forestall tree harvesting in the U.S.

Republican Donald Trump has fallen behind Democrat Kamala Harris, 48%–43%. The results show an eight-point shift in the presidential contest from late June when Trump had an almost four-point lead over President Joe Biden in the poll. Significant changes in some important demographic groups that have historically been critical for Democrats, such as young people and Hispanic and Black voters, contributed to the vice president's slim lead. The largest shift has been that, among those earning less than $20,000 annually, a three-point lead for Trump over Biden in June has grown to a 23-point lead for Harris over Trump in August. Also Read: Is the U.S. trying to control Telegram by using France as its proxy? Diplomatic standoff may begin

Botic van de Zandschulp gave himself to the end of the year to turn things around after foot injuries left him contemplating retirement but after beating Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open it is safe to say he will not hang up his racket anytime soon. The world No. 74 outclassed third seed Alcaraz 6-1 7-5 6-4 under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday to move past the second round of a Grand Slam for the first time since mid-2022. It was the biggest win of the 28-year old’s career and came against an opponent who had won back-to-back Grand Slams and was on a 15-match winning streak at the majors.

The Indian culinary scene still suffers from that same colonial hangover when it comes to codification, with the curricula in desi catering and cooking colleges continuing to teach primarily European precepts, mainly French. Considering India regained independence 77 years ago, and our cuisines have become popular worldwide especially in the past 30 years, it is mystifying why the basic principles of our many cooking styles are not better known or widely taught yet. The first reason that comes to mind is inertia. A famous Indian chef recently commented how Indians tend to just replicate a successful idea millions of times to make 'easy' money instead of innovating. Although the redoubtable Thangam E Philip of Dadar Catering College wrote her magnum opus Modern Cookery for Teaching and the Trade in 1965 and was awarded a Padma Shri in 1976 for services to the hospitality industry, not much has happened since then.

Telegram boss Pavel Durov that has fired a warning shot to global tech titans was started by a small cybercrime unit within the Paris prosecutor's office, led by 38-year-old Johanna Brousse. The arrest of Durov, 39, last Saturday marks a significant shift in how some global authorities may seek to deal with tech chiefs reluctant to police illegal content on their platforms. The arrest signalled the mettle of the J3 cybercrime unit, but the true test of its ambitions will be whether Brousse can secure a conviction based on a largely untested legal argument, lawyers said. In an unprecedented move against a major tech CEO, prosecutors argued Durov bears responsibility for the alleged illegality on his platform, placing him under formal investigation on organized crime charges. He is suspected of complicity in running an online platform that allows the posting of child sex abuse images, drug trafficking and fraud.

Global shares are mostly higher as markets continued to be moderately optimistic about the prospects of technology companies and the relative health of global economies

Mint explains. Durov, 39, was detained in France and later released from police custody under conditions that he can’t leave the country. He was accused of failing to take action against harmful posts by users of the encrypted messaging app.

Dow Jones rose to a record high but S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were flat as US stock market indexes had a mixed showing at Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at its highest level ever, while S&P 500 index was just below its July record high close as expectations for a September interest rate cut remained robust. S&P 500 gained 0.37 points, or 0.01 per cent, to end at 5,592.55 points, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 37.51 points, or 0.21 per cent, to 17,518.51. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 247.74 points, or 0.60 per cent, to 41,336.56. The movements came on the back of data indicating the US economy grew at an annual rate of 3.0 percent in the April to June period — revised upwards from 2.8 percent. The U.S. economy grew faster than initial estimates due to strong consumer spending, the Commerce Department reported, supporting expectations the US is likely to avoid a recession.

French President Emmanuel Macron is defending his government’s decision to give special fast-track citizenship to Telegram messaging app CEO Pavel Durov

Donald Trump Instagram post, the actress is now embroiled in yet another controversy. Most Taylor Swift fans probably weren't pleased with the graphic that the former president's social media account posted on August 13 featuring his 2024 GOP platform. Given that they have different political philosophies, Swift may find it difficult to maintain their friendship during election season if she decides to support Kamala Harris. With a Zoom rally featuring Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Carole King on Tuesday, August 27, the Swifties for Harris campaign managed to raise a whopping $140,000. Although Swift has not yet endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, her past political endorsements of President Joe Biden in 2020 suggest that she leans left. Also Read: Is the U.S. trying to control Telegram by using France as its proxy? Diplomatic standoff may begin

The biggest meme coin on The Open Network (TON), $DOGS, rallied 21% in the early hours today, after news yesterday that Telegram CEO and Toncoin creator Pavel Durov was released on €5 million bail by French authorities.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have released footage showing that they boarded and intentionally set explosives aboard a Greek-flagged tanker that was earlier abandoned after they repeatedly attacked it, putting the Red Sea at risk of a major oil spill