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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Olympians among 400 athletes to compete in athletics meet today
Patna: Olympians Kishore Jena and Karan Pahal among the country's 400 top athletes will compete in the Indian Open Athletics Meet 2025 being organised at Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna on Saturday. The event is being held in Bihar for the first time, said DG-cum-chief executive officer of Bihar State Sports Authority (BSSA), Ravindran Shankaran, on Friday. Among the other top athletes to participate in the meet are former national record holder (100m, 200m) Amiya Malik, Asian silver medallist in javelin throw Sachin Yadav and two-time Asian bronze medallist in heptathlon Purnima Hembram. Animesh Kujur and Dev Meena, the national record holders in 100m, 200m and pole vault respectively, Asian medallist and Olympian Ankita Dhyani, India's first gold medallist in javelin throw in Asian U-18, Himanshu Jakhar, will also be seen in action. The meet is a part of the Athletics Federation of India's (AFI) decentralisation initiative aimed at expanding the competition to the far corners of the country and providing bigger platforms to the athletes closer to home, he said. The meet is being conducted by the AFI and Bihar Athletics Association under the BSSA supervision. Shankaran said an athletics track of international standards, as was used in the Paris Olympics, will be built in the Patliputra Sports Complex soon. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo Giving details about the athletics meet, Shankaran said the athletes will compete in 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 10,000m, long jump, triple jump, shot put, discus throw and javelin throw events. He said 23 players from Bihar are also participating in this edition. Former director of Sports Authority Sanjay Kumar Sinha, secretary of Bihar Athletics Association, Liaquat Ali, and ME Shamsi of Athletics Federation of India, were present at the press conference.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Bihar's Sunny settles for silver in long jump in Indian Open athletics
Bihar's Sunny Kumar grabbed a silver medal in men's long jump during the Indian Open athletics meet at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. He finished second on the podium with a jump of 7.90m while Muhammed Anees Yahiya grabbed the gold with a leap of 7.93m. As for David P, he finished third. Early this year, Sunny, who has been training in Thiruvananthapuram, had made a jump of 7.80m at 4th Indian Open Jumps Competition at Anju Bobby High Performance Centre in Bengaluru to grab the gold medal and he will be mighty proud with his showing on Saturday. Speaking of his performance, Raveendran Sankaran, director general cum CEO of Bihar State Sports Authority (BSSA), said in a statement, "This success of Sunny Kumar is the result of three years of hard training and practice. His success is not only a matter of pride for Bihar but also an inspiration and encouragement for other players." Meanwhile, on Saturday, Sunny began the final with a jump of 7.70 m and then followed it up with his best effort of the day — 7.90m. The third was a foul while the fourth was 7.87m. His fifth attempt was just 5.14m as he had to settle for a second spot. Muhammed Anees, who has a PB of 8.15m and also competed at Commonwealth Games and World Athletics Championships in 2022, meanwhile, struggled to say the least. His six attempts read as follows — 7.47m, 7.57m, 7.76m, 7.85m, 7.93m, 7.38m. As for David, he had three foul jumps but his last leap of 7.78m was enough to help him finish with a bronze medal.
The Citizen
25-06-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Three-week-old safely surrendered to Umhlali baby saver box
A three-week-old baby was safely surrendered in an Umhlali church baby box on Saturday, marking a first for the two-year-old facility. The baby box alarm at Christ Church North Coast was triggered on Saturday afternoon, prompting a swift response from emergency services and volunteers. Milly Hertz, founder of Project Life SA, volunteer Jenna Crilly and IPSS Medical Rescue paramedic Thinus Stander arrived at the scene to discover a baby boy wrapped in blankets. Alongside him was a bag containing nappies and wet wipes, left by his mother. The baby box was installed two years ago by Project Life SA and Baby Savers SA (BSSA) to offer desperate mothers a safe, anonymous alternative to unsafe baby abandonment. The infant was placed in the care of Hearts that Hope, a local child welfare organisation, and all relevant authorities were notified. 'The mother did not leave her baby in a field. She used the saver, which must have been incredibly difficult. You never know why people do what they do; we don't know her situation,' said Hertz. 'We are not encouraging abandonment but many people misunderstand what we are trying to achieve.' Project Life SA aims to prevent unsafe abandonment and teen pregnancies through education, counselling, awareness and support campaigns at schools, churches and youth groups. Though this is the first time the Umhlali baby box has been used, Project Life has supported eight other local women through its helpline. The box is monitored 24/7, and all mothers remain completely anonymous. According to BSSA, thousands of babies are abandoned annually in South Africa. Their network of over 40 boxes has helped save more than 500 babies to date. For more information, visit and Stay in the loop with The North Coast Courier on Facebook, X, Instagram & YouTube for the latest news. Mobile users can join our WhatsApp Broadcast Service here or if you're on desktop, scan the QR code below. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Indian Express
20-06-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
Rare oarfish aka ‘doomsday fish' caught in Tamil Nadu sparks rumours about an impending calamity; should you be worried?
A rare oarfish, ominously dubbed the 'doomsday fish' in Japanese folklore, was recently caught off the Tamil Nadu coast, sparking widespread concern and curiosity among social media users. The unusual deep-sea creature, which, according to a viral video shared on X, required seven men to lift, has reignited age-old debates about whether these mysterious marine giants can truly predict natural disasters. However, before delving into the folklore surrounding this enigmatic fish, it's crucial to address what modern science tells us. A 2019 study published in the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America analysed decades of data and found no statistically significant link between sightings of deep-sea fish, such as oarfish, and earthquakes in Japan, effectively debunking the scientific basis for their so-called 'doomsday' reputation. The study analysed data collected between November 1928 and March 2011, focusing on instances where deep-sea fish were spotted 10 to 30 days before earthquakes struck within a 50 to 100 kilometer radius of the sightings. Researchers found only one event that could have been plausibly correlated, out of 336 fish sightings and 221 earthquakes in Japan. 'As a result, one can hardly confirm the association between the two phenomena,' the authors write in the BSSA paper. The creature captured in Tamil Nadu is a giant oarfish (Regalecus glesne), the world's longest bony fish, which can reach lengths of up to 36 feet (11 meters). These remarkable creatures typically inhabit the mesopelagic zone, dwelling 660 to 3,300 feet beneath the ocean's surface, where sunlight barely penetrates. The silvery, ribbon-like fish with its distinctive red crest-like dorsal fin is rarely seen by humans due to its deep-water habitat. They are thin and slow due to their lack of muscles and generally swim vertically in the ocean. When oarfish do surface, it's typically because they are sick, disoriented, dying, or occasionally breeding—not because they're fleeing from impending seismic activity, according to Ocean Conservancy, a nonprofit environmental advocacy group based in the United States. The rarely seen oarfish, which usually are in deep-sea, which is also known as 'Doomsday' fish is caught in the net in TamilNadu — Aryan (@chinchat09) June 16, 2025 The 'doomsday fish' reputation stems from ancient Japanese folklore, where oarfish are called 'ryugu no tsukai,' meaning 'messenger from the sea god's palace.' This belief gained international attention following several notable coincidences, particularly the 2010 incident when multiple dead oarfish washed ashore in Japan months before the devastating 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami that led to the Fukushima nuclear disaster. More recently, these coincidences have continued to fuel superstitions. In August 2024, a 12-foot oarfish was discovered near San Diego just two days before an earthquake struck Los Angeles, adding to the mystique surrounding these deep-sea dwellers. The Tamil Nadu sighting is part of a concerning trend of increased oarfish appearances worldwide. In recent months, these rare creatures have been spotted in various locations, including Mexico, Tasmania, and California. This uptick in sightings has led to increased speculation about environmental factors, with some experts suggesting that climate change, ocean warming, or changes in deep-sea ecosystems might be driving these creatures to shallower waters.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
State ranking table tennis tournament from June 19
Patna: The first Bihar State Ranking Table Tennis Tournament will be held between June 19 and 22 at the indoor stadium of the Patliputra Sports Complex in Kankarbagh area here. The tournament, which will be held for the first time in Bihar, will be jointly organised under the banner of the sports department, Bihar State Sports Authority (BSSA) and Bihar Table Tennis Association, the BSSA director general-cum-CEO Raveendra Sankaran said here on Friday. The tournament will feature table tennis competitions for various age groups of Under 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 for both boys and girls as well as men's and women's singles, Sankaran said, adding that players from across the state can participate in the tournament. The participants can get themselves registered after filling up a form to take part in the tournament. The last date for registration will be June 12, while all the participants will have to report on June 18 at the sports authority. Registration will be free for the participants. The state govt and BSSA will take care of the accommodation and food and other arrangements for the players. The tournament is being organised under the guidance of internationally acclaimed table tennis player and Padma Shri awardee Sharad Kamal. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
