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Scientists say sprinkling diamond dust into the sky could offset almost all of climate change so far — but it'll cost $175 trillion

The geoengineering scheme, known as stratospheric aerosol injection, would not be cheap, but scientists say it could buy us some time until we reach net-zero carbon.

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Paralympics 2024: PCI, SAI host grand send-off ceremony for athletes

In a remarkable display of national pride and support, the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) hosted a grand send-off ceremony for the Indian Paralympic team on Thursday . Read further on Dynamite News:

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UWW suspends Bajrang Punia; SAI approves his training stint abroad but wrestler cancels trip

Wrestling’s world governing body UWW has suspended Bajrang Punia till the end of this year following NADA’s decision to hand him a provisional suspension for refusing to undergo a dope test

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Madras High Court appreciates T.N. Govt. for readily agreeing to spend ₹25 lakh to send five minor hearing impaired athletes to Brazil

Madras High Court appreciates Tamil Nadu government for funding five minor athletes with hearing difficulties to participate in World Deaf Youth Games in Brazil.

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Is Apple’s ‘fashionably late’ approach to AI a mistake?

Apple is notorious for waiting on the opportune moment to launch a product, but is its delay in joining the AI arms race a mistake?

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SAI warns air weapons shooters of strict action after grievous injuries to marksman at private range

SAI warns shooters to not use air cylinders over 10 yrs old or face strict action. Pushpender Kumar lost thumb in explosion at private range. Air pistol cylinders must be replaced after certain period of time. SAI issues advisory to athletes at Karni Singh range; those with faulty cylinders not…

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Indian Oil Corporation ends Railways’ dominance with shootout victory to the claim title

Senior women’s inter-department championships

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Muhammed Anees poised to leap out of the shadows

Muhammed Anees, a havildar with Kerala Police, was an active kid. He left his home in Nilamel village for the SAI centre in Thiruvananthapuram, where he was selected for high jump. After a suggestion from his coach, he tried long jump and soon achieved success, winning silver at the Vijayawada…

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Volleyball Federation of India Assistant Secretary Vasavan awaits salary from government post retirement

Vasavan Kunnappata served VFI for 36 yrs, yet retired empty-handed due to unpaid salary for 23 months. He wrote to SAI, VFI & Sports Ministry, but no response. He spent own money for VFI activities & travelled for team selection, but no allowance. He's now bankrupt & in debt.

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Glad that I am able to inspire children to show interest in javelin, says Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra, Olympic, World and Asian Games javelin champion, believes Indian athletes are now fearless and can take on the best in the world due to self-belief and support from SAI, Govt. and corporates. He aims to cross 90m barrier and inspire more to take up athletics. He urges parents…

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FIFA Football for Schools train-the-trainer programme concludes

FIFA F4S, in collaboration with Union Ministry of Education, AIFF and SAI, concluded a capacity building/train-the-trainer programme in Bengaluru. 300 coach educators from CBSE, KV, NV, AIFF and SAI were trained. Aim is to help children excel in football and learn life skills, with FIFA providing equipment and $50K to…

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‘No camps, amenities’: How Indian wrestlers were left to ‘fend for themselves’ ahead of Asian Games

“If Indian wrestlers win medals at Asian Games this year, the credit would be theirs entirely, and not the system,” Gian Singh, Wrestling Federation of India’s ad-hoc committee official, told Newslaundry. “They have been left to fend for themselves,” he said, pointing to the suspension of the Sports Authority of…

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Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitates second set of India’s Asian Games medallists

Union Sports Minister felicitates 2nd batch of Asian Games medallists, majority of whom are shooters. 22 medals won by shooters, 7 gold, 9 silver, 6 bronze. Minister confident India will win max medals ever. Athletes grateful for support, aiming for gold, Paris Olympics.

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Sivaji Pilla wins youth bronze and doubles silver with Arshit in World Deaf tennis

= = =Sivaji Pilla & Arshit won bronze & silver in World Deaf Tennis Championship youth section. Sivaji beat Vicente Cabo Chapa of Spain 6-3, 6-3 for bronze. In doubles, Vicente & Marek beat Arshit & Sivaji 9-7. It was the first time youth section was introduced. Coach praised govt,…

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Asian Games a litmus test for 2024 Paris Olympics: Sharath Kamal

The continental competition with several strong contenders will tell Indian table tennis where it stands, says the decorated paddler. He also feels the performance at Hangzhou will shape the sport’s future in the country because it’s likely to determine the funding for the next cycle

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SAI women make their presence felt in NTBR

Kattil Thekkethil rowed by women rowers of the water sports centre emerged victorious clocking 6:01:16. The SAI team competed in the annual regatta for the first time.

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GFI advocates gymnasts’ Asian Games participation in letter to SAI

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Dipa Karmakar requests SAI for relaxation to take part in Asian Games

Dipa Karmakar requests SAI for relaxation to take part in Asian Games . Olympian gymnast Dipa Karmakar has written to the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to provide her “relaxation” so that she can participate in the Hangzhou Asian Games. Dipa, who was out of action due to injuries in 2017…

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Youth drowns to death in SAI facility in Bengaluru

26-yr-old Anup Kumar Gupta drowned in SAI facility's pool in Bengaluru. He had come to seek job with friends Manish Kumar & Abdul Gani. CCTV footage recovered, police probing sequence of events that led to tragedy. Case of unnatural death registered.

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Vijay Kumar to seek appointment with Sports Minister after being ignored for SAI high performance coach role

Vijay Kumar to seek appointment with Sports Minister after being ignored for SAI high performance coach role. London Olympics silver medallist Vijay Kumar was disillusioned when his achievements could not win him the post of high-performance coach with the Sports Authority of India (SAI). Seeking to contribute with his expertise,…

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Ultimate Table Tennis: High Performance Director the need of the hour, says Sharath Kamal

A. Sharath Kamal, on the cusp of featuring in his fifth Asian Games, has stressed on the need for the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) to appoint a high performance director (HPD) and a full-time overseas national coach. Sharath feels the Asian Games in Hangzhou in September-October will be…

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Ganemat Sekhon tuning her shooting to peak on the big stage

Ganemat Sekhon has had a reliable season, winning silver at the Almaty World Cup and mixed skeet gold with Mairaj Ahmad Khan in Cairo. She has twice equaled the national record of 120/125 and narrowly missed the final in Lonato and Doha. She won bronze at the Delhi World Cup…

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‘Netaji trusts me’: Named in FIR, Brij Bhushan aide still at WFI office despite suspension

Named as a co-accused in a case of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh, a former official of the WFI continues to work for the BJP MP at the federation’s office – despite a suspension order issued by the ministry of youth affairs and sports…

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Need to develop new techniques to audit 'Blue Economy': CAG Girish Chandra Murmu

Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) Girish Chandra Murmu on June 12 said that Supreme Audit Institutions should develop new techniques and capabilities to audit marine life or the Blue Economy to ensure sustainable development.

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How Sports Authority of India proposed, but never implemented, a code of conduct for male coaches

A few months ago, when the wrestlers’ protest against Wrestling Federation of India coach Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was in full swing, the Sports Authority of India considered introducing a code of conduct for male coaches on how to train women athletes. This was part of a diploma course on…

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