Gulmarg (J&K), Feb 25 (IANS) In a country where snow falls like a birth right, Bhavani Thekkeda Nanjunda had to borrow her first winter. She grew up in the coffee-scented hills of Kodagu, Karnataka where the earth is red, the mornings are misty, and snow exists only on television screens. She was 23 the first time Bhavani felt the sting of ice on her cheeks, before she learned how silence sounds different when it’s blanketed in white. On Tuesday at the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 in Gulm…
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New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Low-cost airline IndiGo on Sunday announced to cancel flights from Delhi to Tbilisi and from Mumbai to Almaty scheduled for January 25, including their return journeys.The airline also said in a post on X that flights scheduled on January 26, 2026, to and from Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku, and Tashkent may experience brief halts at Doha for refueling.“As a follow up to our first advisory, and in view of the recent developments around Iran, we are making certain proactive chan…
Melbourne, Jan 19 (IANS) Former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev showcased strong form on Monday at the Australian Open, comfortably defeating Jesper de Jong 7-5, 6-2, 7-6(2) to advance to the second round.Medvedev, who started his year by winning the Brisbane International, converted seven out of 13 break points against De Jong. This victory also marks his perfect start of 6-0 for the 2026 season, ATP reports.Medvedev overcame some inconsistency to defeat the World No. 73 in his first career meeting…
Astana, Jan 13 (IANS) An Indian student died while two others were injured in a road accident in Kazakhstan’s Oskemen, the Indian Embassy in Kazakhstan said on Tuesday. In a statement on X, the embassy stated that 11 Indian students of Semey Medical University who were on an excursion trip to Altai Alps in East Kazakhstan from Oskemen City, met with an accident while they were returning. The deceased student has been identified as Mili Mohan, 25, while the two injured students are Ashika Sheejam…
Brisbane, Jan 11 (IANS) Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev made a commanding start to the new season by clinching the Brisbane International title on Sunday, producing a straight-sets victory over Brandon Nakashima. The top seed defeated his American opponent 6-2, 7-6(1) to lift the trophy at the ATP 250 event. This victory holds special significance for the 29-year-old, marking his 22nd tour-level crown. Daniil Medvedev also holds a unique stat. All 22 of his titles have been won at different …
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram has jumped 11 places amidst popular tourist destinations in India, rising from 33rd in 2024 to 22nd in 2025, becoming the fastest‑growing Indian city among international visitors, a report said on Wednesday.The report from digital travel platform Agoda said that the coastal capital’s appeal stems from its scenic beaches, Ayurvedic wellness retreats, heritage sites, centuries-old temples and easy access to Kerala’s backwaters and hill stat…