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'It is not a fault of Vinesh': WFI demands action against support staff

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh on Wednesday demanded action against the support staff attached with Vinesh Phogat in the wake of her shock exit from the Paris Olympics, saying the blunder of not maintaining her weight before the final was not acceptable.

Former Heavyweight Champion Shannon Briggs Has No Doubt Who Wins Prime Mike Tyson vs Tyson Fury

SecondsOut.com 

Former heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs has little doubt how a fight between and his namesake would play out. Fantasy matchups always generate plenty of heated debate. Some come when boxers are active and hugely accomplished and therefore looking for an ultimate challenge to test themselves and ensure their legacy. At other times it’s inter-generational stars […]

Godrej Consumer Q1 Results: Cons PAT jumps 41% YoY to Rs 451 crore, revenue rises 8%

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The company said that consolidated net profit without exceptional items and one-offs grew by 14% year-on-year, while EBITDA grew by 13%. The home care category grew at 8% YoY, personal care at 6% yoy, the total branded category at 7% yoy, and the unbranded and exports category at 121% yo-y. The total net sales increased by 9% y-o-y to Rs 2,140 crore.

Looming car tax felt in new vehicle sales

Err.ee (en) 

Sales of new cars were down 14 percent on year from January to July this year. Experts give economic uncertainty and the car tax as reasons.

Rural South Africans flock to Chinese classes

Voice of America 

China’s Confucius Institutes teach Chinese around the world, but there’s more to them than that. VOA's Kate Bartlett visited a new one that is hundreds of kilometers outside the capital in rural South Africa that’s also focusing on green technology. Camera: Zaheer Cassim.

The latest in book banning: Judy Blume, Margaret Atwood, Sarah J. Maas axed from Utah public schools

Avclub.com 

The state of Utah has ordered the removal of 13 books from all public school classrooms and libraries, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. Six of those titles come from Sarah J. Maas’ A Court Of Thorns And Roses and Throne Of Glass series. Other books now banned in the state include Judy Blume’s Forever…, Margaret Atwood’s Oryx & Crake, Craig Thompson’s Blankets, Rupi Kaur’s prose and poetry collection Milk And Honey, Elana K. Arnold’s What Girls Are Made Of, and both Fallout and Tilt by Ellen Hopkins. Читать дальше...

Maurice Williams, Dead at 84

Bill Barilko 

Maurice Williams wrote and recorded the #1 U.S. Billboard Hot 100 hit "Stay" while with the Zodiacs. He wrote the song when he was fifteen and it was the shortest single ever to reach the top of the American record charts at that time, at 1 minute 36 seconds.

Spain, Brazil clash after Olympic semifinal

ESPN FC: Cheltenham Town 

Jenni Hermoso said Brazil "don't play football" as a war of words between players of both teams erupted following Tuesday's semifinal.

Messi's house vandalized; Milei calls for safety

ESPN FC: Cheltenham Town 

Argentina president Javier Milei has expressed solidarity to Lionel Messi and his family after their mansion in Ibiza was vandalised by climate change activists.