Three budding hockey players struck dead by lightning in Jharkhand

Three budding hockey players struck dead by lightning in Jharkhand

Three budding hockey players died and five others were injured in a lightning strike in Simdega district of Jharkhand on Wednesday. The incident took place in Tutikela village of Simdega. According to the police, all the players were standing under a tree to avoid rain. The players were going to participate in a hockey competition … Read more

The years that saw two Dravidian majors becoming Tamil Nadu’s principal players

The years that saw two Dravidian majors becoming Tamil Nadu’s principal players

Since 1977, the DMK and the AIADMK have remained the dominant forces in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape, solidifying their positions as the primary players. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The decade starting from 1967 marked a pivotal moment for Tamil Nadu, as it witnessed the rise of two significant Dravidian parties: the Dravida Munnetra … Read more

Karnataka govt has outshone VC players in funding startups: Minister

Karnataka govt has outshone VC players in funding startups: Minister

Although the ‘funding winter’ has slowed down venture capital activities, Karnataka has emerged as the first State in India to provide grant-in-aid to startups without taking equity in return, according to Priyank Kharge, Minister for Information Technology and Biotechnology, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj. The State Government offered funding of around ₹200 crore to support 874 … Read more

Morning Digest | Canada shared intelligence with India weeks ago, says Trudeau; Sports Minister to skip Asiad as China bars Arunachal players, and more

Morning Digest | Canada shared intelligence with India weeks ago, says Trudeau; Sports Minister to skip Asiad as China bars Arunachal players, and more

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur | Photo Credit: – Canada shared intelligence on Nijjar’s murder with India weeks ago, says Trudeau Canada shared evidence that Indian government agents were potentially involved in the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia with New Delhi weeks ago, Prime Minister Justin … Read more

Former players sue FA over brain injuries

Former players sue FA over brain injuries

Nobby Stiles (pictured in 2008) died in October 2020 A group of 30 former footballers and their families are suing football’s governing bodies, claiming they failed to protect them from brain injuries. The Football Associations of England and Wales and the International Football Association Board (Ifab) are accused of “failing to take reasonable action” to … Read more

Research call over MND risk to elite rugby players

Research call over MND risk to elite rugby players

Dr Jane Haley, director of research at MND Scotland, said: “We welcome this very interesting piece of research. While the initial results do seem concerning, the study is based on a small sample size which means that, because MND is a relatively uncommon condition, larger studies will be needed to determine whether this result can … Read more

When Are Head Injury Risks Highest for Young Soccer Players?

When Are Head Injury Risks Highest for Young Soccer Players?

By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, July 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Young soccer players have more head impacts during practices but experience more severe head impacts during games, a small, preliminary study shows. The findings could help devise ways to improve head impact safety in youth soccer, according to the researchers. “Headers are a fundamental … Read more