Apocalyptic aerial images reveal the staggering devastation left by deadly floods in Nepal, with villages buried, roads destroyed and vast areas along the Nepal-Tibet border covered in mud and debris.

Apocalyptic aerial images show devastation caused by deadly Nepal floods

Whether it is the romantic atmosphere of The Legend of the Blue Sea or the deeply rooted community portrayed in Our Blues, Jeju has offered K-dramas with a perfect setting. Here are a few of the shows which have been filmed on Jeju Island.

Legend of the Blue Sea to Our Blues: K-dramas filmed on South Korea's Jeju Island

How the S-400 protects itself from enemy attacks. Explore its layered Pantsir-S1 bodyguards, shoot-and-scoot tactics, EMCON, and physical decoys.

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The Su-30 fighter jet reaches a maximum speed of Mach 2.0 (2,125 km/h) at high altitudes, powered by twin AL-31FP turbofans. While canards and heavy ordnance like the BrahMos missile reduce this speed, it trades pure velocity for extreme agility.

How fast can the Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet really fly?

The German Tiger I earned a terrifying reputation in the Second World War for its thick armour and devastating 88 mm gun. However, military archives reveal that Allied anti-tank guns rarely destroyed these 54-tonne machines in combat. Instead, relentless mechanical breakdowns, severe fuel shortages, and extreme towing difficulties forced German crews to abandon and scuttle their own tanks.

What actually killed most German Tiger tanks in World War II?

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Forbes on the basis of prize money, salaries, bonuses and off-field sponsorship deals and appearance fees between May 2022 and May 2023 has concluded these figures earned by the respective athletes. Take a look!


The 34-year-old American basketball player earned a total of $89.1 million from May 2022 to May 2023.


The very famous lawn tennis player, who announced his retirement in September, is also on the list with a total earning of $95.1 million.

Curry in his fourth NBA championship last June had a year topping $100.4 million.

The 42-year-old US golf player, who last year surpassed $1 billion in career pre-taxing earnings, earned a total of $106 million from May 2022 to 2023.

The 38-year-old golf player wasn't even among 2022's 50 highest-paid athletes but is now in the sixth spot with a total earning of $107 million.

The Mexican boxer, who earns millions of dollars by simply entering the ring, has a total earning of $110 million. He owns his own clothing brand and has a branded credit card.

James, one of the top US basketball players, makes it to the highest-paid athletes list with total on-field and off-field earnings of $119.5 million.

The French soccer player, No 35 in last year's list, makes it to the top ten with $120 million as total earnings.

Amid rumours that the 35-year-old soccer player might return to Barcelona or join Ronaldo at Al Nassr, his total earnings, according to Forbes, is estimated to stand at $130 million.

After parting ways with Manchester United in November 2022 and joining Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, the soccer player had a total earning of $136 million in May 2022 and May 2023.

Forbes on the basis of prize money, salaries and off-field sponsorships between May 2022 and May 2023 has concluded these figures earned by athletes.

World's 10 Highest-Paid Athletes 2023

2023 NBA Playoffs: New York Knicks vs Miami Heat, Game 2

The Heat were without their star Jimmy Butler and the Knicks didn't let go of the opportunity to equal the series 1-1.

Jalen Brunson led the show for New York as the guard scored 30 points in his team's 111-105 win in Game 2.

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2023 NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns, Game 2

Nikola Jokic played yet another game-defining 41 minutes as he dropped 39 points and 16 rebounds.

Jokic's exploits made sure that Denver take the game 97-87 to stay on course for the conference finals with a 2-0 lead in the seven-game series.

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Cricket is India's most popular sport. It is strongly ingrained in the culture and tradition of the country. Although the sport was first introduced to India during the British rule, it has since become an important part of the country's history, culture, and tradition.

Kabaddi, India's second most popular sport, has been played and watched since ancient times. However, thanks to the government's and sports department's attention and the rise of world-class players, it has now become the country's premier sport.

India's national sport, hockey, is still seeking to recover its glory days, when it won gold medals at every Olympic Games.

Badminton is one of India's most popular sports following cricket, hockey, and Kabaddi. This sport is managed by the Badminton Association of India, which organises competitions at the local, national, and international levels. 

Football has millions of supporters in India. The Indian Football Federation has devised a strategic growth plan allowing men, women, and children to train with professional coaches.

Wrestling, also known as Kushti or Pehlwani, is one of India's oldest sports. Traditional Indian-style wrestling is popular among Indians, particularly those living in rural areas. 

Tennis has been a popular sport in the United Kingdom since the late 1800s, when it was introduced to India by British officers and colonial inhabitants. 

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A racket sport called badminton is played by two or four participants. It is a well-liked sport in India, and national athletes have been successful in a number of important international competitions, such as the Olympic Games and the BWF World Championships.

The most popular sport in India is cricket. Two teams, each with eleven players, compete in this bat-and-ball match. The Indian cricket team has won a number of significant international competitions, including the ICC Champions Trophy and Cricket World Cup.

The idea of the game, which is played between two teams of eleven players each, is to score goals by using a stick to strike a small ball into the net of the other team. There have been eight Olympic gold medals won by the Indian men's hockey team.

Two teams of eleven players each play football, a team sport. Football is a well-liked sport in India, and the national squad has competed in a number of important international competitions, such as the Asian Games and the AFC Asian Cup.							

Two people use a variety of tactics to fight with each other in the combat sport known as wrestling. In India, where it is a well-liked sport, wrestlers have achieved success, taking home numerous medals in prestigious international competitions like the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.

A physical game with two teams of seven players each is called kabaddi. It is a well-liked sport in rural areas and has its roots in India. In recent years, the Pro Kabaddi League, an Indian professional kabaddi league, has gained popularity.

In the combat sport of boxing, two fighters punch each other while wearing gloves. India has a large boxing community, and its athletes have excelled in the sport by taking home numerous medals from important international competitions like the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.	

Running, jumping, and throwing-based sports activities are included in the category of athletics. It is a well-liked sport in India, and national athletes have excelled in it by taking home numerous medals at prestigious international competitions like the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.

A racquet sport called table tennis is played by two or four people. Indian athletes have been successful in numerous important international competitions, including the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games, in this well-liked indoor sport.

The strategy game of chess is played by two players. Indian chess players have won in numerous important international competitions, including the World Chess Championship, and it is a well-liked indoor sport in the country.

These 10 sports are the most played activities in India.

10 Most-Played Sports in India

 Olympic bronze medalist in wrestling in 2016.

 Commonwealth Games gold medalist and Asian Games gold medalist.

Commonwealth Games gold medalist and Arjuna awardee.

 First Indian female wrestler to qualify for the Olympics.

Bronze medalist at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.

Bronze medalist at the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.

Arjuna awardee and silver medalist at the Asian Championships.

 Gold medalist at the Asian Championships and bronze medalist at the Commonwealth Games.

Bronze medalist at the Asian Championships and Junior World Championships.

Commonwealth Games gold medalist and ONE Championship fighter.

Here are ten female wrestlers from India, who have made themselves, their family and country proud worldwide.

Top 10 Female Wrestlers of India

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In 2023, the Washington Commanders was sold for $6.1 billion. 

In 2022, the Chelsea Football Club was sold for $5.3 billion. 

In 2022, the Denver Broncos was sold for $4.7 billion. 

In 2023, the Phoenix Suns was sold for $4.0 billion. 

In 2023, the Milwaukee Bucks was sold for $3.5 billion. 

In 2020, the New York Mets was sold for $2.4 billion. 


In 2019, the Brooklyn Nets was sold for $2.4 billion. 

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A classic underdog story about a small-time boxer who gets a shot at the heavyweight championship.

 Based on a true story, this movie follows a small-town basketball team's improbable run to the Indiana state championship.

 Set in the 1970s, this movie is based on the true story of a newly integrated high school football team in Virginia and their journey to the state championship.


 This movie is based on the true story of a small, determined football player who dreams of playing for Notre Dame.



This movie is about a farmer who hears a mysterious voice telling him to build a baseball field in his cornfield and the magical events that follow.


 This classic movie follows a young boy who learns martial arts from an eccentric mentor to defend himself against bullies.

Miracle (2004) - Based on the true story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, this movie tells the tale of how a group of amateur players came together to defeat the heavily favoured Soviet team.



This movie follows a struggling boxer who is taken under the wing of a tough, experienced trainer.

Set in the early 20th century, this movie tells the story of two British athletes who compete in the 1924 Olympics.


Here is the list of 9 best sports movies, which features all-time favourites such as Rocky, Hoosiers and Rudy. Check the full list here.

9 Best Sports Movies of All Time

5 Reasons Why Sachin Tendulkar is the 'God of Cricket'

Sachin Tendulkar, the batting maestro and evergreen poster boy of Indian cricket, turned 50 on April 24, 2023. The legend has devoted his life to cricket. The sheer application of his talent and sweat earned him the title of 'God of Cricket.'

Sachin Tendulkar is the only cricketer to score 100 international centuries. The Indian government honoured him with the highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna.

Sachin Tendulkar is the only cricketer to have achieved 30,000 runs at the highest level of cricket. In his 24-year-long career, he has scored 34,357 runs for India across all formats.

In 2010, Widsen declared Sachin the greatest cricketer of all time and honoured him with the 'Wisden Cricketer of the Year' in 2002. He became the youngest recipient to receive the award at 29 years.

Sachin Tendulkar is the first male cricketer to score a double century in an ODI. He scored 200 runs not out against South Africa in 2010.

Sachin Tendulkar is one of the few cricketers to play six World Cups. He won the most prestigious title in ODI cricket in 2011 at his home ground of Wankhede Stadium. 

Sachin Tendulkar, the batting maestro, turned 50 on April 24 The sheer application of his talent and sweat earned him the title of 'God of Cricket.'

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Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and his son, Arjun, became the first father-son duo to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday, April 17, after Arjun made his debut for Mumbai Indians.

In his IPL debut, 23-year-old Arjun opened the bowling against Kolkata Knight Riders, conceding 17 runs in the first two overs before being taken off.
Here is the list of most famous father-son duos from the world of Cricket. 

Former India all-rounder and current BCCI president Roger Binny played in 27 Tests and 72 ODIs for India and was part of 1983 World Cup-winning side. His son Stuart Binny played in 6 Tests, 14 ODIs and 3 T20I matches for India apart from 95 IPL games. 

Former Zimbabwe all-rounder Kevin Curran played in 11 ODIs for his country. His son Sam Curran is the most expensive player in history of IPL, bought for Rs 18.5 crore by Punjab Kings. Sam Curran has played in 24 Tests, 23 ODIs and 38 T20I matches for England so far.

Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar scored over 34,000 international runs including 100 centuries. Sachin's son Arjun Tendulkar made his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023 and picked up his maiden wicket on Tuesday.


Former England batter Chris Broad played in 25 Tests and 34 ODI while his son and paceman Stuart Broad has turned out in 161 Tests, 121 ODIs and 56 T20I for England. Chris Broad is a ICC match referee now while Stuart Broad has 576 Test scalps to his name. 

Former India opener Sunil Gavaskar scored over 10,000 runs in Test cricket. His son Rohan Gavaskar played in 11 ODIs for India and 2 IPL matches. Both of them are working as sports commentators now.

5 Famous Father-Son Duos in Cricket 

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