Sania Mirza inspired a generation. While her career saw ups and downs, the impact her game had on millions of young girls goes beyond her career statistics. Mirza’s grit galvanised a culture of sports and athleticism and defied Islamic conservatives. She will always remain an original superstar of Indian sport.
Govt patronage to extremists is evident in Haryana. Police-vigilantes ties have fostered a culture of impunity
Evidence that Haryana Police officers refused to protect two Muslim men tortured — then burnt alive — by cow-protection vigilantes illustrates the patronage of violent extremists. The police-vigilante ties have fostered a culture of impunity. As huge public pressure builds up at mahapanchayats to defend Manesar, upholding rule of law is imperative.