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Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Indore's Palak to compete at World Aquatics C'ship
Indore: Madhya Pradesh's young diving sensation, Palak Sharma from Indore, is all set to represent the country at ongoing World Aquatics Championship 2025 in Singapore, which will continue until Aug 3. In the championship that began on July 11, Palak is set to compete in three events, scheduled for July 28, July 30, and Aug 3, with high expectations riding on her performance. She departed for Singapore on Wednesday for the championship. Her consistent progress in diving and previous international accolades have made her one of India's most promising talents in aquatic sports. This is her second consecutive appearance at the global event, making it a rare achievement for an Indian woman diver. The World Aquatics Championship is one of the biggest international platforms in aquatic sports, featuring six disciplines: diving, swimming, open water swimming, artistic swimming, water polo, and high diving. This year's edition has drawn more than 2000 athletes from over 200 countries. "Representing India on the world stage again feels unreal. I'm excited, focused, and ready to dive in. This time, I know what to expect, and I want to make it count," Palak told TOI. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Compare Spreads: Bitcoin vs Ethereum CFDs IC Markets Learn More Undo Born into a modest family in Indore, Palak is the daughter of Pankaj Sharma, who runs a sweets shop and Bhagyashree Sharma, a homemaker. She began diving at the age of eight and since then rose rapidly through the ranks with sheer determination, talent, and discipline. Her journey is guided by coach Ramesh Vyas, a Vishwamitra awardee, who trained her with a focus on both technical excellence and mental strength. Palak practices nearly eight hours a day and to accommodate training her family even changed her school four times. During the Covid-19 lockdown, she continued her training on the terrace of her house, practising techniques on mattresses and doing regular workouts to stay fit. Her medal tally speaks volumes: Three gold medals in U-19 category at 38th National Games, along with a silver and a bronze in the senior division at Singapore International Aquatic Championships 2024, as well as national accolades like Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar and Madhya Pradesh's Eklavya Award.
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First Post
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Archana Puran Singh's son dating this actress who was seen in 'The Kerala Story', here's everything you need to know
The title of the video was- I SURPRISED MY GIRLFRIEND! - DAY 7 read more Archana Puran Singh's Son Aaryamann Sethi is in a relationship with The Kerala Story actress Yogita Bihani. This is something he revealed in his vlog that he shares on YouTube. The title of the video was- I SURPRISED MY GIRLFRIEND! - DAY 7 Yogita Bihani is an Indian actress who made her television debut as Palak Sharma in Ekta Kapoor's romantic soap opera Dil Hi Toh Hai in 2018. According to her Wikipedia page, she has completed her high school education from Sumermal Jain Public School in 2012. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD From 2012 to 2015, Yogita attended Delhi University working on a degree in Computer Science. After completing her graduation from Delhi, she joined Redfoodie Startup in Faridabad, Delhi NCR and worked at different positions until 2016. Bihani then moved to Mumbai and worked for Pratham Education Foundation as Sales and Marketing Coordinator. Later, she worked as a Manager (Sales and Operations) at Trilyo until 2018 when she was cast in the role of Palak Sharma in Ekta Kapoor's Indian soap opera, Dil Hi Toh Hai. Talking about The Kerala Story in an interview with Firstpost in 2023, the actress said, 'The kind of messages that I've been receiving, I had tears in my eyes. I got a message that people were applauding my monologue; a friend told me she went to see the film and there was this one girl that started crying after my monologue scene. After that, there was complete silence since they felt it. Everybody is reacting to scene differently, but all I can say is that I have touched their heart. As an actor, I feel my job is done.'
India Gazette
15-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Jammu and Kashmir: Schools reopen in Jammu as India-Pakistan tensions ease
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 15 (ANI): Life in Jammu and Kashmir's Jammu district is slowly returning to normalcy after a recent Understanding between India and Pakistan ended days of heightened tension between the two countries. Visuals from Thursday morning showed schoolchildren in uniform streaming into campuses with visible excitement, marking a significant step toward routine life resuming in the border areas. Both government and private educational institutions had remained closed for five to six days due to fears of cross-border hostilities. On Wednesday, the Directorate of School Education confirmed that schools have resumed operations in numerous areas across the Jammu region, including Chowki Choura, Bhalwal, Dansal, Gandhi Nagar, and Jammu in the Jammu district; Vijaypur in Samba; and Kathua, Barnoti, Lakhanpur, Sallan, and Ghagwal in Kathua. Additionally, schools reopened in Peeri, Kalakote, Thanamandi, Moghla, Kotranka, Khawas, Lower Hathal, and Darhal in Rajouri, as well as Surankote and Buffliaz in Poonch. In Udhampur district, schools opened their gates, and students expressed joy at reuniting with their peers. Speaking to ANI, Palak Sharma, a school student, said, 'I am a student at Brahmrishi Bawra Shanti Vidya Peeth School, and our school has reopened after four to five days. I'm extremely happy that classes have resumed. We need an environment where we can focus on our studies, but due to the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan, everyone was in a state of panic. Now that everything is under control, I am relieved.' 'For the last four to five days, our school was closed due to the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan. But now, we are finally back to school. I'm really happy to reunite with my classmates after such a long break. I'm also grateful to the Indian Army, as they ensured our safety and helped bring everything back to normal,' stated Samragi, a student at Brahmrishi Bawra Shanti Vidya Peeth School, Udhampur. India's precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK came in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. The government had said that the perpetrators will face severe punishment and over 100 terrorists were killed in Operation Sindoor. Indian Armed Forces effectively repelled Pakistan's subsequent military aggression and pounded several airbases in Pakistan. The two countries have now reached an understanding to stop firing and military action after Pakistan DGMO reached out to his Indian counterpart. (ANI)
Time of India
15-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Jammu and Kashmir: Schools reopen in Jammu as India-Pakistan tensions ease
Life in Jammu and Kashmir's Jammu district is slowly returning to normalcy after a recent Understanding between India and Pakistan ended days of heightened tension between the two countries. Visuals from Thursday morning showed schoolchildren in uniform streaming into campuses with visible excitement, marking a significant step toward routine life resuming in the border areas. Both government and private educational institutions had remained closed for five to six days due to fears of cross-border hostilities . On Wednesday, the Directorate of School Education confirmed that schools have resumed operations in numerous areas across the Jammu region, including Chowki Choura, Bhalwal, Dansal, Gandhi Nagar, and Jammu in the Jammu district; Vijaypur in Samba; and Kathua, Barnoti, Lakhanpur, Sallan, and Ghagwal in Kathua. Additionally, schools reopened in Peeri, Kalakote, Thanamandi, Moghla, Kotranka, Khawas, Lower Hathal, and Darhal in Rajouri, as well as Surankote and Buffliaz in Poonch. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo In Udhampur district, schools opened their gates, and students expressed joy at reuniting with their peers. Speaking to ANI, Palak Sharma, a school student, said, "I am a student at Brahmrishi Bawra Shanti Vidya Peeth School , and our school has reopened after four to five days. I'm extremely happy that classes have resumed. We need an environment where we can focus on our studies, but due to the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan, everyone was in a state of panic. Now that everything is under control, I am relieved." Live Events "For the last four to five days, our school was closed due to the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan. But now, we are finally back to school. I'm really happy to reunite with my classmates after such a long break. I'm also grateful to the Indian Army, as they ensured our safety and helped bring everything back to normal," stated Samragi, a student at Brahmrishi Bawra Shanti Vidya Peeth School, Udhampur. India's precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK came in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. The government had said that the perpetrators will face severe punishment and over 100 terrorists were killed in Operation Sindoor . Indian Armed Forces effectively repelled Pakistan's subsequent military aggression and pounded several airbases in Pakistan. The two countries have now reached an understanding to stop firing and military action after Pakistan DGMO reached out to his Indian counterpart.
India Gazette
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Udhampur schools reopen after India-Pakistan ceasefire eases tension
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 14 (ANI): Life in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district has slowly returned to normal after a recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan ended days of heightened tension. One of the key signs of normalcy was the reopening of schools, both government and private, after being shut for five to six days due to safety concerns. Morning visuals from Udhampur showed schoolchildren in uniform, excited to return to their classes, as they resumed their studies without further disruptions. The resumption of school activities has brought a sense of relief to residents, marking a return to routine after a period of uncertainty. 'I am a student at Brahmrishi Bawra Shanti Vidya Peeth School, and our school has reopened after 4-5 days. I'm extremely happy that classes have resumed. We need an environment where we can focus on our studies, but due to the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan, everyone was in a state of panic. Now that everything is under control, I am relieved,' stated Palak Sharma. 'For the last 4-5 days, our school was closed due to the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan. But now, we are finally back to school. I'm really happy to reunite with my classmates after such a long break. I'm also grateful to the Indian Army, as they ensured our safety and helped bring everything back to normal,' stated Samragi, a student at Brahmrishi Bawra Shanti Vidya Peeth School, Udhampur. Meanwile, the school education department here on Wednesday announced that all government and private schools in Jammu, Rajouri, Poonch, and Samba districts will remain closed today. According to the department, the decision has been taken as a precautionary measure. No specific reason for the closure was stated in the order issued by the Directorate. It is important to note that government and private schools in Udhampur district, as well as in Bani, Basholi, Mahanpur, Bhaddu, Malhar, and Billawar zones of Kathua district, will remain open on the same day. 'All Govt and Pvt schools in Jammu, Rajouri, Poonch & Samba districts will remain closed tomorrow on 14 May, 2025. However, all Govt and pvt schools in dist Udhampur and Bani, Basholi, Mahanpur, Bhaddu, Malhar and Billawar zones of dist Kathua shall open tomorrow on 14th May, 2025,' the department said in an official statement India's precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK came in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. The government had said that the perpetrators will face severe punishment and over 100 terrorists were killed in Operation Sindoor. Indian Armed Forces effectively repelled Pakistan's subsequent military aggression and pounded several airbases in Pakistan. The two countries have now reached an understanding to stop firing and military action after Pakistan DGMO reached out to his Indian counterpart. (ANI)
