Day: August 1, 2026

India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 Campaign: Grit, Glory and the Pursuit of More Gold

Arijit Bose

Glasgow: India has made a determined start to its campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, demonstrating resilience, depth and emerging strength across multiple disciplines. With the Games running from July 23 to August 2, the Indian contingent of approximately 122 athletes has produced several memorable performances despite facing stiff competition from traditional sporting powerhouses such as Australia, England and Canada. By the end of the first week of competition, India had collected 15 medals—3 gold, 9 silver and 3 bronze—placing the country around eighth in the overall…

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WHEN THE WATCHDOG FORGETS ITS DUTY

Arijit Bose

By Arvind Singh Bisht The nationwide students’ agitation over the NEET paper leak will be remembered for exposing more than the vulnerabilities of India’s examination system. It also exposed a deeper crisis—the changing role of sections of the mainstream and social media in a democracy. The issue before the nation was simple. Had the integrity of a national examination, on which the future of lakhs of students depended, been compromised? Yet, instead of pursuing this fundamental question, sections of the media chose another path. The debate gradually shifted from the…

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This Friendship Day, Airtel Brings Back a Timeless Tradition – With a Modern Twist

Anil Jaiswal

  Lucknow, 31 July, 2026: With Friendship Day set to be celebrated on August 2, Airtel has introduced a new way for customers to celebrate the occasion. Through the Airtel app, users can now recharge a friend’s Airtel Prepaid number and pair it with a personalised digital Friendship Band, (**Valid till 2nd August 2026) adding a thoughtful touch to an everyday transaction. The experience begins with users entering their friend’s Airtel Prepaid number, selecting a Prepaid recharge, and completing the transaction. They can then choose from a range of digital…

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