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EDITION daily
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Times and the
universe
importance of it
in India HEALTH

PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 THE CURE IN

CLICK HERE: PAGE 1 AND 2 CURCUMIN?
Turmeric, either as an ingredient or
Pics: Istock in the form of curcumin
SELF HELP supplements, is often touted as a
cure for indigestion. What does

Why GRATITUDE is GOOD for you

many experts believe that a small dose
of gratitude, once a day, is ideal. “I think science say about this?
the benefits of gratitude activities truly

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unfold through long-term habits,” said urmeric, which has been used
Joel Wong, a professor of counselling as a spice and medicine for
Everyone is talking about symptoms of depression and anxiety,
increasing self-esteem and improv-
psychology at Indiana University’s
School of Education, US, who is study-
centuries, has gained popu-
larity in recent years as a di-
gratitude but what makes it Multiple ing satisfaction with daily life. But ing whether expressing gratitude can etary supplement too. Cur-
studies have some studies have noted that help people with depression. To develop cumin — a chemical compound found in
work for you. Let’s find out shown that expressing gratitude interventions are not an enduring gratitude habit, try linking dried turmeric — is often sold with claims
necessarily more effective than your gratitude practice to an already that it can soothe joint pain, reduce inflam-
gratitude can offer a

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wo decades ago, a landmark other kinds of activities to ingrained routine, Wong said. “I try to mation, etc. Turmeric is also often con-
study led by psychologist relationship boost and enhance well-being, such as do it when I first turn on the computer sumed to quell gastrointestinal symptoms
Robert Emmons sought to help bind us more journaling. Even so, that at work,” he said. such as bloating and indigestion. However,
understand how people ben- doesn’t make gratitude activities only a few small studies have evaluated
efit from gratitude, a ques- closely any less useful, experts said. these claims, meaning the benefits remain
tion that scientists had rarely explored What’s more, when analysing BE SPECIFIC largely unproven.
until then. Emmons’s findings — which people’s dispositions, researchers have Imagine that your mother is thanking
suggested that gratitude may improve found that those who are more prone to you for cleaning up the kitchen after
psychological well-being — inspired a experiencing gratitude in their daily dinner. Which statement would you THE NEW RESEARCH
spate of additional research. To date, lives have lower levels of depression. rather hear? “Thank you”, or, “I am As part of a recent research, Dr Krit
numerous studies have found that hav- grateful that you took the reins and han- Pongpirul, an associate professor of pre-
ing a grateful outlook, “counting one’s dled the kitchen duties. I love how you ventive and social medicine at Chulalong-
blessings” and expressing gratitude to ONE MOMENT A DAY gave me a break.” Specificity matters korn University, Bangkok, tested wheth-
others can have positive effects on our The studies on gratitude don’t indicate “because it deepens our experience of er curcumin could help patients with
emotional health as well as on interper- how often we ought to express it. But gratitude”, Wong said. NYT gastrointestinal conditions. The study
sonal and romantic relationships. In subjects all had functional dyspepsia — a
addition, some studies, but not all, have common condition that causes stomach
shown that gratitude can benefit phys-
ical health. Let’s learn more...
DIFFERENT WAYS TO PRACTICE GRATITUDE pain — split into three groups: One took
20 mg of omeprazole (a medication) once
a day; another took two 250-mg capsules

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here are several different ways in GRATITUDE where outside. Be present at the moment ty or just simply sit in silence and focus
of curcumin four times a day; and a third
WHAT IS GRATITUDE? which one can practice grati- JOURNAL and appreciate the things in nature that on your breath while thinking about what took both. Between four and eight weeks,
Gratitude is a positive emotion that can tude. So, one needs to hit and The first thing you you are grateful for, such as the beauty of you are grateful for. all three groups reported similar
arise when you acknowledge that you try to understand what method suits the trees, the sound of the birds, or the reductions in symptoms. So
have goodness in your life and that need to know about the curcumin seemed to
other people or higher powers have them the best. Here are some ways practising gratitude is feeling of the sun on your skin. GRATITUDE TALK be just as effective at eas-
helped you achieve that goodness. You in which one can practice gratitude: that you need to be con- When you are hanging out or spend- ing symptoms as
might feel gratitude when someone is GRATITUDE MEDITATION ing time with your family and omeprazole.
kind to you. But “feeling it is only half sistent. Here you can keep However, the
the equation”, said Philip Watkins, a GRATITUDE JAR a notebook where you write down things This involves you being mindful friends, you don’t generally authors noted
professor of psychology at Eastern This one is a fun way to keep things crea- you are grateful for on a regular basis, of the people, places or tell them how that longer-
Washington University, US, and the au- tive. This activity is also used in many even events that you much you term stud-
thor of ‘Gratitude and the Good Life’.
such as every morning or every evening ies were
Expressing gratitude is equally impor-
schools. This involves writing down things before bed. You can appreciate any- are grateful for with love their needed. NYT
tant to reap the benefits, he said. you are grateful for on small piec- thing under the sun, including people, the help of presence in
es of paper and placing them in places, a job, or things about your- guided your life. So, tell your Turmeric and curcumin are
a jar. When you are feeling low self as well. meditation. close ones how you appreciate among the most studied dietary supple-
HOW DOES IT HELP? or down at a point in your day You can either try them and tell them some of the qual- ments. And even as experts talk of its anti-
Studies asked participants to write
letters of thanks or to list the posi- or life, you can always open the GRATITUDE WALK focusing on your ities that make them so unique. It inflammatory effects, there’s a lack of large,
tive things in their lives and then jar and read all the things you breathing while will not only make them feel val- well-designed trials and industry regula-
measure the effects of those acts. This involves you taking
have written to keep a positive a walk outside in a cultivating such ued but will also make you more tion. Also if you have to take, given the
The results suggest that perform-
ing these types of activities provide outlook intact. garden or just any- feelings of positivi- appreciative of them. concerns over the purity and safety of cur-
mental health benefits — reducing cumin supplements, the best use of the plant
is in buying raw turmeric roots or powder.
SELF-CARE TECH TONIC GOOD TO KNOW

UNLOCK NATIONAL TOY HALL OF FAME

Does Vitamin C SAFETY with
R
ecently, National Toy
Hall of Fame in the US
– an initiative that rec-

Actually HELP PASSKEYS

ognises the contribu-
tion of toys and games
started a digital voting campaign to

YOUR SKIN?
include one of the classic toys to its

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asswords have always been consid- When you ‘Forgotten Five’ category. The
ered a necessary evil, in the absence sign in to What- public was asked to vote for
of an alternative. But the require- sApp with your either of the one nominees
ments that make a password strong passkey, your de- included: Corn Popper, My Lit-
— combinations of lowercase, up- vice will verify your tle Pony dolls, PEZ candy dispens-
It’s the current percase and special characters with numbers identity using your ers, pogo sticks, and Transformers
interspersed — can make them a pain to re- biometric data, such as action figures.
magical ingredient member. However, with passkeys becoming your fingerprint or face scan. So, say sayonara November 1999. Students from nearby Wil-
in skin science. But common — big tech firms like Apple, Google, to passwords and two-factor authentications. National Toy Hall of Fame lamette University protested when they learned
Microsoft, Meta, etc, are all using them now The National Toy Hall of Fame is a US hall of that Mr. Potato Head and Barbie’s friend Ken

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f you’ve spent time
exploring the skin-
is vitamic C that — there is now finally a viable alternative.
PASSKEYS > PASSWORDS?
fame that recognises the contribu-
tions of toys and games that have
were not included. But what did make to the
list were Barbie, Crayola crayon, hula hoop,
care side on social great? Passkeys offer more security and are also more sustained their popularity for Lego, Monopoly, Play-Doh among the first 17.
media platforms, SO, WHAT IS A PASSKEY? difficult to crack. Because the only way any- many years. Criteria for induction
you know that der- product has to be really well Think of them as digital keys to unlock an app body can get access to your account is if they include: icon status (the toy is widely How it works?
matologists love to tout the done for it to be effective. or a device, as against a password that’s like the manage to get hold of your passkey, which is recognised, respected, and remem-  Toys usually are chosen for the annual induc-
benefits of vitamin C se-  It is an unstable molecule old lockand-key method. You don’t need to unique to you. Plus, they’re also more conven- bered); longevity (more than a passing tion ceremony with input from a panel of
rums and creams. They and can easily break down carry around a physical key (read passwords) ient. You do not need to remember or type in a fad); discovery (fosters learning, creativ- historians, educators and other experts.
claim the vitamin can into a different mole- anymore, just your phone. And because it’s in password everytime; simply verify using your ity, or discovery); and innovation (pro-  The members vote for their top three out
brighten and firm the cule that doesn’t your phone, only you can enter the account. biometric data and you’re ready to go. ET foundly changed play or toy design). of a dozen finalists that have been selected
skin, protect it help the skin. Established in 1998 under the direction by an internal committee from among
from sun and en- If you plan to For example, of Ed Sobey, it was originally housed in thousands of nominations each year.
vironmental use vit C, take L-ascorbic PASSKEYS ON WHATSAPP WHO OFFERS PASSKEYS? Salem, Oregon, but was moved to National  Last year, marking its 25th anniver-
damage, dimin- expert advice, start acid, a form of It’s easy to create a WhatsApp passkey. Open Museum of Play (now The Strong) in Roch- sary, the Hall of fame asked people to
 Gmail offers sign in through passkeys
ish dark spots. slow and introduce vitamin C the app and tap the three dots on the top right. ester, New York, in 2002 as it outgrew its vote for the forgotten five. The
Yet, if you dig into found in many Head to Settings > Account > Passkeys > Create instead of passwords. original home. Corn Popper (pic left) won.
the research on gradually skincare prod- Passkey. Now enter a PIN or use your finger-  Apple’s native password manager —  Anyone can nominate a toy.
how vitamin C actu- ucts, degrades print or facial recognition to create the passkey. Apple keychain — also supports passkeys How many toys are there? But to be considered, toys
ally affects the skin, a when it is exposed to Once you have created the passkey, use it As of 2023, eighty-five (85) toys have been en- must have inspired crea-
different picture emerges. heat, which can happen dur- to sign in to WhatsApp on any device that sup- and can be used on all devices. shrined in the National Toy Hall of Fame. tive play and enjoyed
ing storage. ports passkeys.  Amazon is expected to roll it out soon. The original inductees were announced in popularity over time. AP
 Even if the vitamin C in a
HOW VITAMIN C product remains stable, it
WORKS — IN THEORY may not penetrate the skin MIND MATTERS
1 Research suggests that deeply enough to benefit it.
when vitamin C pene-
trates the skin, it can neu-
tralise damaging mole-
It may not get sufficiently
absorbed. NYT
THE STRANGE HISTORY OF ‘MANIFESTING’
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cules called free radicals as SHOULD YOU ant to improve your sonal desires is part of human tenden- Those who wanted it badly were able By the turn of thee cen- By late 19th century, it
it’s an antioxidant. health, make more cies that go back much further. to get in touch with and harness the tury, this principle
ple According had even merged with
USE IT?
2 It can also stimulate the
skin’s production of col-
lagen, a protein that in-
Vitamin C is an ingredient
money, or become
popular? Believe in it
hard enough. A host HISTORY LESSONS
energy of the universe to will them-
selves to heal, he theorised.
was ubiquitous..
Dozens of self-help
books, including Wil-
to Google data,
online searches for th
lar
Darwinian evolution
theory to become a popu-
la frame with which to
that you can start even at ‘manifesting’ rose more

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creases skin elasticity and of TikTok or Instagram influencers In the 19th century, an American liam Walker At- make
m sense of life. After
helps keep it hydrated. the age of 15 but always insist that if you believe in it hard faith healer Phineas Parkhurst k i n s o n ’ s than 600 per cent during all, a what was survival of
talk to a dermatologist
3 Finally, it can brighten
dark spots because it in- before you do. Also finding
enough, the ‘vibes’ of the universe will
bring what you desire into existence.
Quimby wondered why, when
given the same treatment, some of
‘Thought-Force
in Business
the first few months of
the pandemic
the
th fittest if not proof that
will
wi triumphs all?

4
hibits an enzyme called ty- The idea of manifestation took his patients got better but others and Everyday ay Today, the belief that
rosinase that causes skin
a formulation that actually off as part of a boom in online spir- didn’t. The answer, he concluded, Life’ and Jamess Al- we can will things into
discolouration. shows results is tough – itualism and self-help philosophy that had to do not with a fault in his len’s ‘As a Man
n Thin- reality comes with a
and those that work are emerged during the pandemic. But methods but rather with a dis- keth’ talked about the uni- dark side. Manifesting has become as
still super expensive while the term is new, the instinct to crepancy in his patients’ mind- verse’s mysterious energies much about exerting influence over
THE PROBLEM? conflate spiritual, political and eco- sets. Some people simply wanted that could be mastered by hu- others as it is about improving one’s
 The formulation for this nomic outcomes with our own per- to get better more than others did. man will. finances, healing or just “vibes”. NYT
 02 “I was gratified to be able to answer promptly, and I did. I said I didn’t
know.” MARK TWAIN QUIZ
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2024

WORLD
 General To Lam was elected as the
new President of which country?

a) Mexico NOTE: General To Lam

was elected president of
b) Singapore Vietnam by the National
Assembly on May 22,
c) Vietnam 2024, succeeding Vo Van
Thuong who resigned
d) Mauritius amid a corruption
Answer c) Vietnam crackdown.

 Which country recently conducted a

ENVIRONMENT successful test of the ASMPA

supersonic cruise missile?

 According to a recent report by the

Wildlife Institute of India, which state has the
maximum number of Gangetic dolphins in India?
WHAT... WHEN...WHO... WHY... a) Russia
b) France

a) Uttarakhand
b) Uttar Pradesh
QUIZ AND TELL c) Japan
d) China

c) Bihar Answer: b) France

d) Madhya Pradesh
FROM THE TIMES UNIVERSE Note: France recently achieved a milestone in defense
with successful testing of ASMPA supersonic missile,
Answer b) Uttar Pradesh
capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
NOTE: According to the Wildlife Institute of India, about 4,000
Published on: July 15, 2024 RELEVANT FOR GRADES: 8,9,10,11,12
dolphins inhabit the Ganga and its tributaries, with Uttar Pradesh
being home to approximately 2,000.  Which country has become the 99th

 Ujjani Dam, recently seen in the news, is

located in which state?
Play on, don’t hang on member of the International Solar
Alliance (ISA)?

a) Kerala

D
joko (tennis), Messi (football),
b) Karnataka Anderson, Dhoni (cricket),
Woods (golf)… their long
c) Odisha careers carry a big message.
Last month Messi turned 37.
d) Maharashtra This week he led Argentina to a Copa
Answer d) Maharashtra América title, two years after a World
Cup. Contrast all his good press with the
NOTE: Ujjani Dam, located on the Bhima River near Ujjani village in bad that another ‘geriatric’ football
Solapur, is an earth-fill cum masonry gravity dam. Constructed from rockstar, Ronaldo, 39, has been getting. a) Spain NOTE: The ISA, co-founded by
1977 to 1980, it serves irrigation and hydroelectric power needs. India and France during COP21
With Messi, fans are hoping he will be
around for the next World Cup, with b) Morocco in 2015, aims to promote solar
energy deployment, enhancing
 Which airport has made history by becoming Ronaldo, that a disastrous Euro perfor-
energy access, security, and
the first airport in India to achieve the Zero mance will see him retire from interna- c) Algeria transition in member countries
tional football. Age is no longer the bar
Waste to Landfill (ZWL) accolade? it once was to sporting glory, thanks to d) Brazil to combat climate change.
Answer a) Spain
a) Thiruvananthapuram International Airport dramatic advances in sports science.

b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport HOW TO READ THIS EDITORIAL: liked, research more about the same.  Ebrahim Raisi, who passed away in a
■ Log on and read the entire Op-Ed ■ This is a topic for debate. Gather around Write to us at
helicopter crash recently, was the
c) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport ■ If there are some powerful words that you some more students and have an open [email protected]
discussion on the same. President of which country?
d) Chennai International Airport
Answer a) Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
READ MORE HERE: https://tinyurl.com/bd7kvnxa
NOTE: This success was achieved through a robust value chain and
the 5R principles: Reduce, Reuse, Reprocess, Recycle, and Recover,
demonstrating exceptional waste management practices. Spiritual Cricket: Where there’s no competi-
 Recently, the United Nations General tion, only joy & bonding in playing the game
Assembly (UNGA) has proclaimed which day as Published: July 11, 2024
the International Day of the Markhor? Ideal for grades: Class 8 upwards
a) 23 May a) Vietnam NOTE: On May 19, 2024, Iran’s hardline

R
einvented cricket: Fun, non-com-
President Ebrahim Raisi tragically died
b) 24 May petitive, and bonding. Perfect for
b) Egypt in a helicopter crash in northwestern
all ages to stay active and connect
Iran. Raisi, a significant political figure
c) 25 May through “spiritual cricket.” and potential successor to Supreme
Recently, I was caught batting the volleys c) Iraq Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was
d) 26 May Answer b) 24 May thrown at me by my editor, well literally, in viewed as pivotal in Iran’s leadership.
what could be called a game of spiritual d) Iran
Answer d) Iran
NOTE: This day aims to raise awareness and promote the conserva- cricket.
tion of the Markhor, an iconic and ecologically significant species
native to the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia. SEE MORE HERE: https://tinyurl.com/yaemjm56  Which country was declared the
host of the Women’s FIFA World
 Nikhat Zareen, who recently won a
SPORTS  Where was the first Asian Relay
gold medal at Elorda Cup 2024,
plays which sport?
Cup 2027?

Championship 2024 held?

 Who is the winner of the 2024 Italian Open
title in the women’s category?

a) Y. Putintseva
b) Iga Swiatek
c) C. Gauff
d) Aryna NOTE: Brazil was
Sabalenka a) Brazil
NOTE: Nikhat Zareen and declared the host of the
NOTE: Alexander a) Wrestling Minakshi won gold medals for b) India 2027 Women’s World Cup
Zverev won his second
a) Beirut, Lebanon NOTE: Sixteen countries India at the 3rd Elorda Cup at the FIFA Congress,
Italian Open singles participated, and this event was b) Boxing 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan. c) Australia beating the joint bid of
b) Bangkok, Thailand a qualifier for the 2024 Paris Belgium, Netherlands,
title (Men’s), while Zareen defeated Kazakhstan’s
world no. 1 Iga Swiatek c) Beijing, China Olympics. c) Chess Zhazira Urakbayeva in the 52
d) South Africa and Germany. Brazil
kg category. secured 119 votes
claimed her third d) Badminton
d) New Delhi, India against 78 for the
Italian Open title. Answer b) Iga Swiatek Answer b) Bangkok, Thailand Answer b) Boxing Answer a) Brazil
European bid.
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GOOD TO KNOW SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2024
“As more and more artificial intelligence is entering into the world,
more and more emotional intelligence must enter into leadership.”
AMIT RAY, AI SCIENTIST 03
AI ETHICS FROM THE WEBSPACE

Is the
VIRTUAL STORY OF THE WEEK:
Zita the Spacegirl

Z
ita’s life took a cosmic left turn in the blink
of an eye when her best friend is abducted
by an alien doomsday cult.
Zita leaps to the rescue and
finds herself a stran-
Our review: Zita

AI fair?
ger on a strange planet. Human-
oid chickens and neurotic ro- the Spacegirl is a fun,
bots are shocking enough as captivating tale of friend-
new experiences go, but Zita
is even more surprised to
ship and redemption from
find herself taking on the Flight veteran Ben Hatke. It
role of intergalactic hero. also has more whimsical, eye-
Before long, aliens in all catching, Miyazaki-esque
shapes and sizes don’t even
phase her. Neither do an- monsters than you can
cient prophecies, doomed shake a stick at.
planets, or even a friendly con
Some schools are mulling over introducing an entire subject on man who takes a mysterious in-
terest in Zita’s quest.
AI and Ethics. They have asked students and parents to revert
Read your visual copy here: https://tinyurl.com/4saje2h9
with suggestions. Meanwhile, we explore the big question — can
AI be designed to be fair? Read on to find out.
ALL EARS!

A
rtificial intelli-
gence (AI) has WHAT IS ALPHA FAIRNESS?
become a part of
Alpha fairness uses a mathematical formula to decide
TED TALKS FOR THE WEEK
our lives more
the best way to distribute tickets or any other thing
than ever. It helps
fairly, considering everyone’s different needs and inter- “The Power of Introverts” by Susan Cain
us in many ways, from
ests. It is called alpha fairness because the formula In this talk, Susan Cain discusses the value of introverts
suggesting videos on YouTube
uses a variable named alpha (α). in a society that often values extroversion. She explores
to helping doctors diagnose how introverts think and work, and how their unique
diseases. But there’s a big strengths can contribute to creativity, leadership, and
problem: AI is not always fair. HOW CAN THE AI BE UNFAIR? problem-solving. This talk is especially valuable for
students who may identify as introverts or who want
For example, Amazon devel- AI can be unfair because it learns from data given by humans. to understand the strengths of introversion.
oped an AI recruiting tool to If the data has biases, the AI can also become biased.
automate the hiring process. • Job selection: If an AI used for hiring employees is trained Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/mrybuxfp
However, the tool was found to with data that mostly includes men, it might think men are
OR YOU:
WORKSHEET F
be biased against women. better for the job. This is unfair to women and others.
It downgraded resumes that • Financial help: An AI system might reject a loan applica-
“Your Body Language leading to increased confidence and
success. This talk is relevant for
included the word “women’s” tion from someone who is poor due to improper data. This this question: May Shape Who You students who are interested in psy-
Try attempting out chology, self-confidence, and per-
and favoured those presenting can have a bigger negative impact on them compared to
k you can teac h AI one rule ab Are” by Amy Cuddy sonal development.
more masculine language and Thin why?
would it be, and
someone who is rich.
experience. This led to the tool fairness? What Amy Cuddy’s talk explores the con- Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/58aa86cp
being scrapped. A new study cept of “power posing” and how
HOW DOES ALPHA FAIRNESS WORK? body language can affect not only
offers a new way to fix such
how others perceive us but also
problems. Imagine an AI system that decides who gets a loan from how we perceive ourselves. She
What does the study a bank. The old way of making AI fair would only make discusses research that shows
suggest: In the new study, sure that an appropriate number of people from differ- how adopting confident body
ent groups get approved. However, the new way looks postures can influence our
researchers suggest using a hormones and behaviours,
method that looks at how AI at how much each person is affected by the decision.
decisions affect individuals. This For example, if being rejected for a loan is much worse
method is called “social welfare for someone who is poor, the AI system will consider
optimisation,” and the concept that and make a fairer decision.
used is called “alpha fairness.”

GET VISUAL KNOW AND BRAG

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This list is a mix of major metropolitan cities and economic hubs, showcasing
the diverse economic landscape of the country.
THE STORY BEHIND SPACE SUITS

T
he development of States, both countries devel- KEY FEATURES AND
spacesuits has been oped their own spacesuit tech- CHALLENGES:
driven by the need to nologies. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri - Life Support Systems:
ensure the safety and Gagarin became the first human Spacesuits must provide oxy-
survival of astronauts in space wearing a spacesuit in gen, remove carbon dioxide,
during extravehicular activities 1961 that provided life support regulate temperature, and pro-
KOLKATA (EVAs) and space missions. during his historic orbit tect against radiation and
The city has
a GDP of
Here’s a brief overview of the of Earth. micrometeoroids.
around USD story behind spacesuits:
MODERN SPACESUITS:
150 billion, EARLY CONCEPTS AND - Mobility: Designing suits that
contribut- - Space Shuttle Era: NASA con-
CHALLENGES: The concept of a allow astronauts freedom of
ing 1.05% tinued to refine spacesuit
to the spacesuit dates back to the movement while maintaining
designs during the Space
national early 20th century, when scien- pressure and protection is a sig-
Shuttle era (1981-2011), focusing
GDP. tists and engineers began to nificant engineering challenge.
on improvements in mobility,
envision human travel beyond comfort, and safety. - Future Directions: NASA and
Earth’s atmosphere. The first
other space agencies are
practical spacesuit designs were - International Space Station exploring next-generation
based on high-altitude pressure (ISS): Spacesuits used for EVAs spacesuit designs for future
suits used by pilots in the 1930s from the ISS (beginning in lunar missions under the
and 1940s. 2000) are more advanced and
BENGALURU The IT capital of India has a Artemis program and for poten-
GDP of about USD 110 billion, contributing DEVELOPMENT DURING THE modular, allowing astronauts to tial Mars missions, focusing on
to 1.87% to India’s economy. The city is a MUMBAI perform complex tasks in the
hub for skilled professionals and startups. With a GDP SPACE RACE: During the Cold lightweight materials, advanced
of around War era space race between the vacuum of space for extended life support systems, and
USD 310 Soviet Union and the United periods. increased autonomy.
billion,
Mumbai is
India’s
richest
city in
2024.

CHENNAI
The city has
a GDP of
around USD
78.9 billion,
contributing
1.12% to
DELHI The capital of India ranks second India’s
with a GDP of around USD 293.6 billion, economy.
contributing 4.94%
to India’s GDP.

Quiz time: What is the full form of GDP? | Name the IT capital of India. |
What is the difference between the contribution of Mumbai’s GDP and Delhi’s GDP to the Indian economy?
 04 I just knew if it could be done, it had to be done, and I did it.
GERTRUDE EDERLE, American Swimmer
SIMPLY SPORTS
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2024

With the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony getting

underway on July 26 and the competitons taking off on July ATHLETE SPORT EVENT DATE
27, we bring you a ready reckoner on the Indian athletes Esha Singh Shooting Women’s 25m pistol Aug 02
Anantjeet Singh Shooting Men’s skeet, Skeet mixed team Aug 02
and players who will be fighting for a spot on the podium. Naruka
Ankita Dhyani Athletics Women’s 5000m Aug 02
Track the winners each day, as the games progress… Tajinderpal Singh Toor Athletics Men’s shot put Aug 02

ATHLETE SPORT EVENT DATE

Raiza Dh
Dhillon Shooting Women’s skeet Aug 03
ATHLETE SPORT EVENT DATE Maheshwari Chauhan
Maheshw Shooting Women’s skeet and Aug 03
Anush Agarwalla Equestrian Dressage Jul 27 skeet mixed team
Team India Hockey Men’s hockey Jul 27
Sharath Kamal, Harmeet Table tennis Men’s team and Anish Bhanwala
An
Desai, Manav Thakkar men’s singles Jul 27
iss an
an accomplished sport shooter who became the youngest Indian to
Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula, Table tennis Women’s team and Jul 27
Archana Kamath women’s singles winn a gold medal at the ISSF World Cup in the 25m rapid fire pistol
wi
Balraj Panwar Rowing M1x Jul 27 event.
even
ev e t His biggest strength is his quick reflexes and accuracy, which
en
Rohan Bopanna, Tennis Men’s doubles Jul 27 are
aree crucial in rapid fire events. Anish’s focus and dedication to hon-
ar
The Indian men’s N Sriram Balaji ing
inn his shooting skills make him a top competitor in his category.
Sumit Nagal Tennis Men’s singles Jul 27
hockey team Srihari Nataraj Swimming Men’s 100m backstroke Jul 27
has a storied legacy, with eight Manu Bhaker Shooting Women’s 10m air pistol, Jul 27 ATHLETE SPORT EVENT DATE
10m air pistol mixed team, Anish Bhanwala Shooting Men’s 25m rapid fire pistol Aug 04
Olympic golds and a recent Vijayveer Sidhu Shooting Men’s 25m rapid fire pistol Aug 04
Women’s 25m pistol
resurgence with a bronze at Anjum Moudgil Shooting Women’s 50m rifle 3 positions Jul 27 Jeswin Aldrin Athletics Men’s long jump Aug 04
Tokyo 2020. Teamwork, strate- Elavenil Valarivan Shooting Women’s 10m air rifle, Jul 27 Parul Chaudhary Athletics Women’s 3000m steeplechase, Aug 04
gic gameplay, and a deep 10m air rifle mixed team Women’s 5000m
understanding of the sport Sandeep Singh Shooting Men’s 10m air rifle, Jul 27
apart, the team’s ability to exe-
10m air rifle mixed team Neeraj ATHLETE SPORT EVENT DATE
Sarabjot Singh Shooting Men’s 10m air pistol, Jul 27 Nisha Dahiya Wrestling Women’s 68kg Aug 05
cute well-coordinated plays and 10m air pistol mixed team Chopra Avinash Sable Athletics Men’s 3000m steeplechase Aug 05
resilience in high-pressure Arjun Cheema Shooting Men’s 10m air pistol, Jul 27
made history by becoming Kiran Pahal Athletics Women’s 400m Aug 05
matches make them formidable. 10m air pistol mixed team
Rhythm Sangwan Shooting Women’s 10m air pistol, India’s first Olympic gold
10m air pistol mixed team Jul 27 medalist in athletics, winning ATHLETE SPORT EVENT DATE
Nikhat Zareen Boxing Women’s 50kg Aug 06
P V Sindhu Badminton Women’s singles Jul 27 the javelin throw at the Tokyo
Vinesh Phogat Wrestling Women’s 50kg Aug 06
H S Prannoy Badminton Men’s singles Jul 27 2020 Olympics. His biggest Neeraj Chopra Athletics Men’s javelin throw Aug 06
Lakshya Sen Badminton Men’s singles Jul 27
strength is his powerful and tech- Kishore Jena Athletics Men’s javelin throw Aug 06
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Badminton Men’s doubles Jul 27
Chirag Shetty nically proficient throwing tech-
Lit
Ashwini Ponnappa, Badminton Women’s doubles Jul 27 nique. His relentless dedication to
Olympic Tanisha Crasto training and his strategic approach
torches have
make him a standout athlete.
flown on planes, Anush ANI

stayed alight
underwater, and Agarwalla Aditi Ashok
scaled Everest! is a promising equestrian is a pioneering golfer who fin-
Some unlit torches who has represented India ished fourth at the Tokyo 2020
have even gone in various international Olympics, the best-ever finish
into space, too dressage events. His big- by an Indian at the Olympics.
gest strength is his deep Her biggest strength is her
connection with his horse composure and consistency,
and his precise control, which help her maintain a steady
allowing him to execute performance under pressure. Her
PV Sindhu complex movements ability to make crucial putts Sandeep Singh, Ramita Jindal, Arjun Babuta and Elavenil
The
first
is a trailblazing badminton play- with grace. His dedi- India’s ambassador to France, highlight her skill and determination. Valarivan (L to R) celebrate before leaving for Paris Olympic Games
er, with a silver and bronze cation, consistency Jawed Ashraf meets the 10-member took place in 776BC.
medals at the Rio 2016 and make him a notewor- K-9 unit from India who are in Paris ATHLETE SPORT EVENT DATE
Aditi Ashok Golf Women’s individual Aug 07 The original Olympics
Tokyo 2020 Olympics, thy competitor. to support the French security forc- began as part of an
Diksha Dagar Golf Women’s individual Aug 07
respectively. Her biggest es for the Paris Olympics 2024. Antim Panghal Wrestling Women’s 53kg Aug 07 Ancient Greek festival, which
strength is her aggressive play- ATHLETE SPORT EVENT DATE Mirabai Chanu Weightlifting Women’s 49kg Aug 07 celebrated Zeus, the Greek God
style, characterised by powerful Jyothi Yarraji Athletics Women’s 100m hurdles Aug 07 of sky and weather. The whole
Nishant Dev Boxing Men’s 71kg Jul 28
smashes and excellent court Priyanka Goswami, Athletics Marathon race Aug 07 competition lasted for up to
Dhinidhi Desinghu Swimming Women’s 200m freestyle Jul 28
Suraj Panwar walk mixed relay
coverage. Sindhu’s height gives Dhiraj Bommadevara, Archery Men’s individual, Men’s team Jul 28 six months, and included
Sarvesh Kushare Athletics Men’s high jump Aug 07
her a natural advantage, and Tarundeep Rai, games like wrestling,
Pravin Jadhav Annu Rani Athletics Women’s javelin throw Aug 07
her ability to maintain compo- Abdulla Aboobacker Athletics Men’s triple jump Aug 07 boxing, long jump,
Bhajan Kaur Archery Women’s individual, Women’s team Jul 28
sure during long rallies makes Ankita Bhakat Praveel Chithravel Athletics Men’s triple jump Aug 07 javelin, discus
her one of the best in the sport. Deepika Kumari and chariot
racing.
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Mirabai Chanu
Arjun Babuta Shooting Men’s 10m air rifle, is an Indian weightlifter who won a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020
10m air rifle mixed team Jul 29 Olympics in the women’s 49 kg category. Her biggest strength is her explosive
Prithviraj Tondaiman Shooting Men’s trap Jul 29
power and technique in both the snatch and clean & jerk lifts. Mirabai’s dedication
to training and her ability to perform under pressure highlight her as one of the
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Amit Panghal Boxing Men’s 51kg Jul 30
best in her sport.
Jaismine Lamboria Boxing Women’s 57kg Jul 30
Shreyasi Singh Shooting Women’s trap Jul 30
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Preeti Pawar Boxing Women’s 54kg Aug 08
Rajeshwari Kumari Shooting Women’s trap Jul 30
Anshu Malik Wrestling Women’s 57kg Aug 08
Aman Sehrawat Wrestling Men’s freestyle 57kg Aug 08
ATHLETE SPORT EVENT DATE Abha Khatua Athletics Women’s shot put Aug 08
Swapnil Kusale Shooting Men’s 50m rifle 3 positions Jul 31
Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar Shooting Men’s 50m rifle 3 positions Jul 31
Ramita Jindal Shooting Women’s 10m air rifle, Suraj Panwar, a 20km race
Anshu Malik
10m air rifle mixed team Jul 31
walker, makes his Olympic is a wrestler who won a silver medal at the 2021 World Wrestling Championships,
debut at Paris making her the first Indian woman to achieve this feat. Her biggest
Tulika Maan strength is her technical wrestling skills and agility, which allow her
is an emerging judoka who has shown promise in national competitions. to execute quick takedowns and counters. Anshu’s relentless
Her biggest strength is her agility and technical prowess, allowing her to drive and strategic approach to matches make her a top
execute swift throws and holds. Tulika’s dedication to improving her wrestler in her category.
skills and her competitive spirit make her a strong
contender in judo events.

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Sift Kaur Samra Shooting Women’s 50m rifle 3 positions Aug 01
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Muhammed Anas, Athletics Men’s 4x400m relay Aug 09
Tulika Maan Judo Women’s +78kg Aug 01
Muhammed Ajmal,
Nethra Kumanan Sailing Women’s one person dinghy Aug 01 Amoj Jacob, Santhosh
Vishnu Saravanan Sailing Men’s one person dinghy Aug 01 Tamilarasan, Rajesh Ramesh
Shubhankar Sharma Golf Men’s individual Aug 01 Jyothika Sri Dandi, Athletics Women’s 4x400m relay Aug 09
Gaganjeet Bhullar Golf Men’s individual Aug 01 Subha Venkatesan,
Akshdeep Singh Athletics Men’s 20km race walk Aug 01 Vithya Ramraj, Poovamma M R
Priyanka Goswami Athletics Women’s 20km race walk Aug 01
Vikas Singh Athletics Men’s 20km race walk Aug 01
Paramjeet Bisht Athletics Men’s 20km race walk Aug 01 ATHLETE SPORT EVENT DATE
Ram Baboo Athletics Men’s 20km race walk Aug 01 Lovlina Borgohain Boxing Women’s 75kg Aug 10
Reetika Hooda Wrestling Women’s 76kg Aug 10