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Mona Agarwal Wins A Bronze 

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Mona Agarwal won the bronze medal in the women’s 10m air rifle shooting standing SH1 title at the Paralympic Games, securing a final score of 228.7. This victory marks a historic moment for India, as it was the first time the country had a double podium finish in the same event at the Paralympic Games.

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It was the first time India had a double podium finish in the same event at the Paralympic Games.

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Avani Lekhara Defends Her Tokyo Gold 

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Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to clinch two Paralympic gold medals

Avani Lekhara won the gold medal in women’s 10m air rifle shooting standing SH1 title at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, becoming the first Indian woman to win two gold medals in the Games’ history.

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The Indian para shooter scored 249.7 in the final – creating a new Paralympic record and also shattering the previous record of 249.6, set by her exactly three years ago on her Games debut at Tokyo 2020. At the Tokyo Paralympics, she became the first woman shooter from India to win medals in shooting. In addition to a gold medal in the 10m air rifle standing SH1, she also won a bronze in the 50m rifle 3 positions.

Avani Lekhara is the second Indian after javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia to win two gold medals at the Games.

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: Indian Athletes Spectacular Performance

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The Paris 2024 Paralympics have been a groundbreaking event for India, with a record 84 para-athletes representing the country across 12 disciplines. India has already surpassed its previous medal tally, making this its most successful Paralympics in history.

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The Indian contingent at the Paris 2024 Paralympics has made the country proud with its exceptional performances. These athletes are an inspiration to millions, demonstrating that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. Congratulations to all the medal winners!

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Meet the Time: Magazine Kid of the Year – Heman Bekele

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Fifteen-year-old Heman Bekele from Virginia, US is a teen scientist named TIME magazine’s 2024 Kid of the Year for inventing a soap bar that treats skin cancer. This bar of soap contains imiquimod, a medicine which typically comes in the form of a cream and can help destroy tumours. 

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“It’s absolutely incredible to think that one day my bar of soap will be able to make a direct impact on somebody else’s life,” the 15-year-old told Time. “That’s the reason I started this all in the first place,” he added. Heman Bekele has been seeing the effects of the sun on people’s skin since he was a young boy growing up in Ethiopia. He noticed many people working in the sun without protecting their skin. He has further said that “When I came to America, I realised how big a problem the sun and UV radiation is when you’re exposed to it for a long time”.

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First Indian Woman Racer to Win National Championship

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Diana Pundole, a teacher and mother from Pune, has made history as the first Indian woman to win the national championship in the saloon category at the MRF Indian National Car Racing Championship 2024 held in Chennai.

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Her achievement is especially notable as it comes in a sport traditionally dominated by men, highlighting her determination and skill despite numerous challenges.

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