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ANI. On being alleged that he is close to former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh, Sanjay said he is not a 'dummy candidate' and it is not a crime if I am close to him. "Those who are athletes have already started preparing and those who want to engage in politics can do that.

Deaflympics gold medallist Virender Singh Yadav, better known as Goonga Pehlwan, has now decided to return his Padma Shri to the government, showing solidarity with the country's top wrestlers who have objected to election of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist Sanjay Singh as WFI president. Throwing his weight behind Olympic bronze medallist grappler Sakshi Malik, who announced her retirement from the sport soon after Sanjay Singh's victory in the recent WFI polls, Virender said he would return the honour as a mark of protest against the election of Brij Bhushan's close aide. Bajrang Punia, one of the prominent faces of the protest against the former WFI chief, had returned his Padma Shri on Friday.

president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Sanjay Singh on Saturday stated that taking retirement is a personal call of an athlete and said he would refrain to speak on this matter. Earlier, Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik, a face of the wrestlers' protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations, announced on Thursday that she is quitting wrestling.

international standards. While Microsoft, IBM, HCL Tech and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) have come on board, talks are on with Google, Meta, Cisco and various sector leaders, a senior government official told ET. «The plan is to have at least 10 international awarding bodies in the next two months and double this to 20 by July 2024,» the official said. The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), under the government's Skill India Mission driven by the Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship, would provide the recognition to these entities. Officials said government recognition would lend credibility to the certification given by private entities and enable greater mobility for employees.

TheIndianExpress said. The report mentions that Mohan Yadav filed his nomination in July, but did not turn up on the voting day. He was pitted against the candidates supported by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

LONDON, — For some a natural diamond, created over billions of years, is the ultimate luxury, but an award-winning British designer sees greater worth in jewellery crafted using laboratory-grown gems and metal from recycled cans. Anabela Chan said she chose her materials after witnessing what she said were poor working conditions in diamond mines. «These are some of the most precious and valuable commodities in the world, that just didn't make any sense to me,» she said, in her Knightsbridge boutique in central London. Instead, her designs rely on lab-grown diamonds, recycled aluminium from cans and pearls grown using regenerative farming techniques. Chan's company does not give sales figures but said it had seen strong demand since the COVID-19 pandemic. She won the «Game Changer» category at the British Luxury Awards in November. According to Edahn Golan Diamond Research & Data, the lab-grown jewellery market has seen annual growth of 20% in recent years, driving global profits to $15 billion. As more producers enter the market, selling prices for lab-grown diamonds have fallen, and brands are looking to differentiate themselves, particularly through the jewellery design. At major retailer of lab-grown diamonds Pandora, head of diamonds Joshua Braman said lab-grown gems could create extra scope for jewellery design. Another point of difference can be sustainability. Chan relies on suppliers who use technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere in order to make diamonds, «so effectively taking something negative and turning it into something positive,» Chan said.

these medals and awards hurt me, and I wonder why we were even given these when we fought for our daughters and sisters, and we failed. I feel that I am not suitable for this award. The federation was formed to support the players, not to demean and push them to the limits of retirement," Bajrang Punia said while speaking to reporters.

Toshakhana case. The bail of the former Prime Minister of Pakistan comes ahead of the Pakistan parliamentary election scheduled to be held on 8 February 2024. Prime Minister Imran Khan was sentenced to three years in prison and a fine of ₹100,000 by Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADSJ) Humayun Dilawar, after the judge found him guilty of graft in the Toshakhana case.

Oil companies have offered $382 million for drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico after courts rejected the Biden administration’s plans to scale back the sale to protect an endangered whale species

Mint soon host the PodMasters Conclave & Awards, an event that will also bring together celebrities, experts and industry professionals from across India to define the future of the new-age medium. HT Smartcast is partering IVM Podcasts, Ideabrew Studios, WYN Studio, Hubhopper, Aawaz.com and MnM Talkies for the event, that will provide a platform for creators to get national recognition and become catalysts for the industry's next phase of growth.

Peso Pluma, the singer who played a crucial role in elevating the regional Mexican sound to the top of the pop charts, has secured the title of YouTube's most-viewed artist of the year. While expressing gratitude, Pluma stated, «I feel humble and grateful that my music has made it to the top spot on YouTube. A huge thank you to my musicians and team, my fans, everyone at YouTube, and all the people who have made this project possible,» as said to The Hollywood Reporter.

Grammy-winning artist Ne-Yo aka the Cow has won season 10 of 'The Masked Singer'. The finale, aired on Wednesday night, showcased Ne-Yo's diverse talents as he performed hits like «Rhythm Nation» by Janet Jackson and Rihanna's «Take a Bow.» The runner-up for the season was «Dukes of Hazzard» star John Schneider, who wowed audiences as the Donut. Janel Parrish, known for «Pretty Little Liars,» claimed the third spot as Gazelle, and the fourth place went to Grammy winner Macy Gray, revealed as Sea Queen.

Anand Mahindra has shared a photo of Anandi Gopal Joshi of India, Keiko Okami of Japan and Sabat Islambouli of Syria who were the 1st licensed doctors in their respective countries. The photo was taken in 1885. «All educated at the Women’s Medical College in Pennsylvania. Anandibai was married at 9, became a mother at 14 & sadly passed away at the age of 22! But her life clearly is evidence of how a single individual can leave a strong footprint behind on the planet, despite incredible social constraints & a breathtakingly brief lifespan! Nothing is impossible,» Mahindra said in the post.

Martin Scorsese is set to receive an honorary Golden Bear at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, scheduled from February 15 to 25, 2024. The award acknowledging his lifetime achievement will be presented during a special ceremony on February 20. Berlinale managing director Mariëtte Rissenbeek and Artistic Director Carlo Chatrian expressed that, Martin Scorsese serves as an unparalleled role model for those who perceive cinema as the art of shaping a story in a manner that is both entirely personal and universal.

Razorpay and Cashfree are trying everything to win back merchants that they could not onboard earlier due to an RBI embargo, now that they have got the payment aggregator licence. Last year, the Reserve Bank of India had stopped merchant onboarding for both Razorpay and Cashfree. That embargo ended only on Tuesday when the regulator awarded them the final payment aggregator licence.

The Orlando Magic have rebranded their arena as Kia Center, a change that ends the building’s 13-year run of being known as Amway Center

Tata Motors on Wednesday said its SUVs Safari and Harrier have become the first recipients of the five-star rating for adult and child occupant protection as per the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat-NCAP). Earlier in August this year, the government had launched the Bharat-NCAP, India's very own and independent safety performance evaluation protocol for automobiles.

BAFTA's best film category will need a broader theatrical release. Films must make their public debut in theaters on a minimum of 50 commercial screens in the U.K. for at least seven days, spanning 50 sites at the widest point of release. Alternatively, nominees should have the equivalent of at least 350 screenings. The new requirement replaces the current rule, which mandates a minimum of 10 screenings per day for seven days or a total of 70 screenings.

British drama "All of Us Strangers" etches its status as a strong awards-season contender, earning nine nominations at the London Critics' Circle Film Awards, including the prestigious Film of the Year. Written and directed by Andrew Haigh, the film features standout performances, with Andrew Scott nominated as Actor of the Year, and Claire Foy and Paul Mescal recognized in supporting categories.

Selling Sunset realtor Jason Oppenheim, 46, to handle the sale. Despite the property's generous 4,000 square feet, Kanye's renovations have rendered it devoid of windows or electricity. Kanye is currently renovating the property embroiled in a legal dispute. He collaborated with renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando. The ex-manager, Tony Saxon, alleges wrongful termination, stating he was fired for raising safety concerns during the remodel.

₹6,000 and goes up to ₹25 lakh a piece, depending on the size and craftsmanship. “But many artists now use cheaper raw materials to cut costs. There is no monitoring or quality check to tell a fake from an original.