
J S Sahni
blogs from Delhi




The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has re-elected Andrew Parsons for a third consecutive term at its 2025 General Assembly in Seoul, South Korea. But the move that has drawn global attention is the lifting of partial bans on Russian and Belarusian athletes. Yet, despite the decision, their...
Posted on 5 October 2025 | 1:45 pm
Read postOn his first visit to India, USA's World No. 1 recurve archer Brady Ellison is turning heads at the inaugural Archery Premier League (APL), representing the Chola Chiefs franchise. Ellison has achieved almost everything in the sport - except the Olympic gold. Yet, at this stage of his life, that elu...
Posted on 5 October 2025 | 1:40 pm
Read postAt 17 years of age, squash prodigy Anahat Singh is already a name to reckon with in the Asian junior circuit, and her women's singles gold at the Asian Junior Championships last month didn't leave anything to doubt. But what remained missing in her impressive CV was a medal at the world level, and s...
Posted on 12 September 2025 | 9:58 pm
Read postMany of you might have seen this in the Inboxes of your mail accounts but that's not a deterrent for me to showcase and bring to you this amazing story in pictures. Each time I look at it, I learn a new lesson. My Advice: View one picture at a time. Don't rush, go slow! My Request: I have never [...
Posted on 6 October 2009 | 2:48 pm
Read postKantha Singh has three biological children but he doesn't have his kids living with him. His 'immediate family' disengaged it's relation with him due to his love for his 'extended family': the 42 orphan kids he has adopted. On hearing 3-year-old Nani - one of his adopted children - crying, Singh lea...
Posted on 12 September 2009 | 5:36 pm
Read post'Star of the Day' is privileged to announce the addition of a new feature: GUEST POST. As an endeavor to introduce those who have been frequent visitors to this blog and helped it grow in any aspect, we would invite them to write a 'guest post' on a subject of their choice. It might not [...]...
Posted on 12 September 2009 | 11:00 am
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