KUDOS TO NEERAJ CHOPRA

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has etched a name for India by breaking a world record and becoming the first Indian sportsperson in this category to win a title at the world U- 20 athletics championships (Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is first Indian to set world record, July 25). The javelin thrower’s massive second throw of 86.48m, shattered the old mark of 84.69m set by European champion Zigsimunds Sirmais of

Latvia. After opening with 79.66m, which was eclipsed by South Africa’s Johan Grobler (80.59m), Chopra eliminated the competition with his second try. This is a great show in a world event. He has proved his mettle. anabolic steroid (Wrestler Narsingh Yadav fails doping test; Rio dream ends?, July 25). The incident has caused embarrassment to the nation. The government must also rule out chances of foul play as claimed by the wrestler. India’s Rio Olympics preparations have plunged into a crisis with Narsingh Yadav testing positive in the doping test. After winning a protracted battle with double Olympic medallist, Sushil Kumar, who had unsuccessfully challenged his exclusion from the squad in court, Narsingh is battling another crisis that has become an embarrassment not only for the wrestler but also for the country. The government needs to take immediate action to redress the issue. good example for other housing societies to emulate (Andheri society goes solar, saves 50K a month on energy bills, July 25). By installing solar panels on their building, they have reduced their mounting electricity bills. Some societies have adopted other ways to go green such as composting their garbage, recycling and reusing waste.