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"Will Promote Merit In Sports": President Droupadi Murmu On India Hosting 2036 Olympics

President Droupadi Murmu feels that India's ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympics is a step in the right direction as it would not just inspire people but also promote meritocracy in the country's sporting landscape. The president, who met senior PTI editors at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday for an exclusive interaction, also expressed her admiration for India's indigenous sports like kabaddi. "I do like watching sports although I did not get too many opportunities to play. But when I could, I preferred Indian sports," Murmu said.

Paige Spiranac attempts to downplay chances of winning Creators Classic

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Oompa loompas, leopards and Buddhist monks: The best of the iPhone Photography Awards 2024

From Buddhist pupils to tree-climbing leopards, this year's winning entries in the 17th annual iPhone Photography Awards (IPPA Awards) are nothing short of spectacular.

Jon Rahm praises fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz during US Open: 'He's a demigod'

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UK heatwave: Britain to be hotter than Morocco as weather maps show exact date of sizzling 27C spell

A striking weather map has revealed that parts of the UK are set to enjoy temperatures as high as 27C, with the mercury even surpassing the warmth of holiday hotspot Morocco. As high pressure sweeps in from the south, the UK is gearing up for a significant temperature hike.

The Bulgarian water plant transforming waste into power and products

From turning on a tap to flushing the toilet, few of us often stop to consider the environmental impact of our water use. The process of providing clean water and treating that water once we’ve used it, however, has a significant carbon footprint. In fact, in many countries, the energy needed to pump and treat our water is thought to add up to around 5% of all greenhouse gas emissions, a figure comparable to the aviation industry.

Did European countries spending more on sports perform better at the Olympics?

Which European country performed best at the Paris Olympics? The answer might not be so straightforward.

Mixed fortunes for Nigeria as hunt for medals begins in Peru

Team Nigeria’s medal chase at the 2024 World U-20 Championships in Lima, Peru, began yesterday, with the nation’s long jumper, Prestina Oluchi Ochonogor hitting the final after finishing second in her heat of the event.

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"Will Promote Merit In Sports": President Droupadi Murmu On India Hosting 2036 Olympics

Paige Spiranac attempts to downplay chances of winning Creators Classic

Oompa loompas, leopards and Buddhist monks: The best of the iPhone Photography Awards 2024

Jon Rahm praises fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz during US Open: 'He's a demigod'

UK heatwave: Britain to be hotter than Morocco as weather maps show exact date of sizzling 27C spell

The Bulgarian water plant transforming waste into power and products

Did European countries spending more on sports perform better at the Olympics?

Mixed fortunes for Nigeria as hunt for medals begins in Peru