RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that the organization is the world's largest voluntary body but also the most misunderstood. Speaking at an event for the RSS centenary celebrations, Bhagwat aimed to clarify misconceptions about the Sangh, which he said is often viewed incorrectly from the outside.
Pope Francis blessed the central tower of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona on its architect Antoni Gaudí's 100th death anniversary. The 172.5m Jesus Christ tower makes the unfinished basilica the world's tallest church. Thousands attended the ceremony.
Pope Leo XIV inaugurated the Sagrada Familia's final spire in Barcelona, marking the centenary of architect Antoni Gaudí's death. The Pope praised the basilica as a "masterpiece of stones, colours and light" and a "sign of unity and harmony for all of Spain."
Pope Francis blessed the central tower of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, marking the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudí's death. The event celebrated Gaudí's beatification process and the completion of the Jesus Christ Tower, making it the tallest church globally.
Lord's Cricket Ground celebrates its 150th Test, marking a sesquicentenary unmatched globally. Despite its exclusivity and high costs, the iconic venue retains an almost mythical status for cricket lovers due to its rich history and enduring legacy.
Poland is celebrating its railways with "Unhurried" retro journeys using refurbished 1980s trains. The special trips commemorate the 25th anniversary of PKP Intercity and the centenary of Polish state railways, offering passengers a nostalgic travel experience.
Prince George shared a humorous moment with Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon's centenary celebration when the tennis champion offered him the trophy. Prince William playfully warned his son not to drop it, creating a viral scene.
The legendary wildlife broadcaster thanks fans in a message ahead of his centenary.
The legendary wildlife broadcaster thanks fans in a message the day before he reaches his centenary.
Fifa association with Panini goes back to 19702030 World Cup will be final tournamentPanini World Cup sticker albums will become a thing of the past following the centenary finals in 2030 after Fifa announced a new partnership on Thursday.The Fifa association with Panini already stretches back more than 50 years, with the first World Cup sticker book published ahead of the 1970 finals in Mexico, and will have reached 60 years by 2030. Continue reading...
Global game celebrates centenary event in London as players of all ages showcase their skill, style and speed“Table tennis is very good for the mind as well as the body, whatever age you are,” says 73-year-old Wang Qi, the oldest competitor at the Table Tennis Team World Championships in London.Incredibly the Fiji player, who hails from China, is 61 years older than the youngest player, Enya Hu, from Switzerland. Age is evidently no barrier in this increasingly popular sport.Dimitrije Levajac of Serbia plays a defensive shot in his victory over Luka Mladenovic of Luxembourg in the early round robin stages at the Copper Box Arena. Continue reading...
To celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s centenary, Madeleine Finlay catches up with natural history writer Patrick Barkham, who has met the celebrated presenter. They explore how the natural world has changed in the century that Attenborough has been on Earth, and how his programming has reflected his growing commitment to highlighting the devastating impacts of the climate crisis on nature and biodiversityClips: BBC, PBS Support the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...
The Babs racing car returned to Pendine Sands in Carmarthenshire for its centenary celebration, marking 100 years since Welsh driver JG Parry-Thomas set a world land speed record of 170mph in April 1926. More than 2,000 people attended the event, including members of Parry-Thomas's family. The 27-litre aero-engined car achieved speeds of 169.30mph and 171.02mph during its record-breaking runs. Parry-Thomas died attempting to reclaim the record two months later in March 1927.
Derek Leung Ka-chun is set for a blockbuster FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on Sunday, riding Lucky Sweynesse in the Champions Mile and Numbers in the QEII Cup. The 37-year-old jockey, a two-time Group One winner, is bullish about Lucky Sweynesse's chances after the horse's impressive comeback from left fore fetlock surgery, including a recent Group Two Chairman's Trophy win. He faces stiff competition from My Wish and Japanese challenger Jantar Mantar.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will deliver welcoming remarks at an exhibition in Moscow on April 27 marking the centenary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Saudi Arabia, established in 1926. The exhibition will feature historical photographs and documents from Russian and Saudi archives.
Ryder Cup Europe has set daily tickets at €499 (£434) for the 2027 centenary event at Adare Manor in County Limerick — nearly double the €260 charged in Rome three years ago. Practice-day tickets range from €89-€179 for adults and €20-€30 for children. Despite record European pricing, organisers note tickets remain lower than the $750 paid at Bethpage last year.
Ryder Cup organisers have defended record ticket prices for the 2027 centenary event at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland. Daily general admission tickets for 17-19 September will cost 499 euros (£434), compared with up to 260 euros in Rome 2023, though still below the $750 paid at Bethpage Black in New York last year. Practice day tickets start from 89 euros and junior tickets from 20 euros.
King Charles has marked what would have been his mother Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday with a personal video message, warning that the current state of the world would have troubled her deeply. The King recorded the message at Balmoral earlier this month, reflecting on his mother's sense of duty and public service. The final design of a bronze statue by Martin Jennings, inspired by a 1955 Pietro Annigoni painting, will be shown to the King and Queen Camilla. The 9.84ft statue will stand in St James's Park alongside a bust of the Queen in later years and a bronze statue of Prince Philip, with completion expected in about two years.
The UK government is providing £40m to establish the Queen Elizabeth Trust, a new charity to honour the late Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 100th birthday. The trust, with King Charles III as patron and Sir Damon Buffini as chair, will focus on restoring shared community spaces and transforming underused buildings and green areas. The initiative is part of three memorial projects marking the centenary, with events planned throughout the week including a reception at Buckingham Palace and a global digital memorial.
