Udupi’s Gulshan Kazi to represent India at World Powerlifting Championships
Udupi: At 47, when most people settle into routine life, Gulshan Kazi chose a different path. A mother of three and a corporate professional currently based in the UAE, she has emerged as one of India’s most inspiring powerlifting athletes.
Gulshan began her powerlifting journey in 2019. Within a short span of time, she not only proved her talent but also went on to represent India at national and international platforms. She is a National Gold Medalist in powerlifting and holds the Asian record with a 208 kg deadlift — the highest lift by any Indian athlete across age and weight categories under Powerlifting India.
Her achievements include representing the country at the Asian Championships in Japan earlier this year. Now, she is preparing to compete at the World Championships scheduled to be held in Cape Town, South Africa, in October 2025.
What makes her journey stand out is her ability to balance family, work, and sport. After completing her corporate responsibilities, she dedicates herself to training with discipline and determination. Through this, she has broken age-related stereotypes and shown that it is never too late to pursue one’s passion.
Beyond competitions, Gulshan also shares her experiences on social media, documenting both struggles and successes, and in the process motivating many, especially women and aspiring athletes.
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At least 16 killed in explosion due to suspected gas leakage in Pak’s Karachi
Karachi (PTI): At least 16 people, including many children, were killed and 14 others injured when a suspected gas leakage led to an explosion in a residential building in Pakistan's Karachi on Thursday morning.
“The explosion took place around 4:30 am on the first floor of the building located in the Old Soldier Bazar area when everyone was awake for Sehri time,” police official Jamshed Asher said.
The first day of Ramzan is being observed in Pakistan today.
The police official said that the reason for the explosion apparently was a gas leakage.
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Due to gas shortage in Pakistan’s biggest city, many families especially in lower income residential areas use liquid petroleum gas cylinders at their homes.
Police surgeon Dr Samaiya Syed confirmed that they have received 14 bodies so far from the blast site while 14 injured are under treatment.
The explosion caused a part of the building structure to collapse due to its dilapidated condition.
“We are still searching through the rubble and debris to see if there are any more bodies or survivors,” Chief Fire Officer Humayun Khan said.
The deceased include at least nine children aged between two and 17 while the injured also include seven children.
This is the second major tragedy to occur in Karachi. Last month, a fire broke out in the basement of the Gul Shopping Plaza, a wholesale and retail market, in the Saddar area killing at least 79 people and leaving scores injured.
