TOISA 2025: Smriti Mandhana, Samrat Rana win Sportsperson of the Year | More sports News

Smriti Mandhana and Samrat Rana LUCKNOW: Two world champions from different sporting arenas — Smriti Mandhana and Samrat Rana — were on Saturday named Sportspersons of the Year at the eighth edition of the The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) in Lucknow.In a glittering ceremony attended by top athletes and dignitaries, pistol shooter Rana…

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British man detained after wedding in India enduring ‘psychological torture’, say UN experts

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting…

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A Distinguished New Look for The Royal Livingstone Hotel | News

The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara has unveiled a comprehensive refreshment of 93 rooms which included four Junior Suites. This enhancement marks a new chapter for the 25-year-old property, reaffirming its position as a beloved destination for luxury travellers with close proximity to Victoria Falls. New accommodation The renovation introduces modernised room…

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We need to end the hostile environment, not create a moral panic against LGBT asylum seekers

Government policies are creating the conditions through which unethical actors can profit Alex Powell is associate professor of law at the University of Warwick During the course of this week, the BBC has run a series of articles, shows and podcasts detailing an “undercover investigation” into the UK asylum system. The reporting has given the…

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‘Always the villain in the story’: Faf du Plessis’ unique take on Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News

Head coach Gautam Gambhir (Image: ANI) Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has described India head coach Gautam Gambhir as a ‘villain in the story’ for opponents, while praising his leadership qualities and impact on Indian cricket.Gautam Gambhir’s contribution for the Indian cricket is highly recognized by former South African skipper Faf du Plessis,…

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