KD Jadhav, India’s first individual Olympic medallist who wasn’t even given a Padma award
On his 93rd birth anniversary, ThePrint remembers the achievements of Jadhav, who won a bronze medal in wrestling at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.
Snow leopards, Scotsmen, Kashmiri harmony and a footballing fairy-tale in the Valley
Real Kashmir FC are the story of this year’s I-League, setting the Valley alight, stunning heavyweights, all the while staying in the mix for the title.
Pandya, Rahul suspended from 1st ODI against Australia
This happened after COA member Diana Edulji recommended 'suspension pending inquiry' for their controversial comments on women during a TV show.
On Rahul Dravid’s 46th birthday, 4 memorable innings from ‘The Wall’
In his 164-match Test career, Dravid performed the anchor’s role for the Indian middle order, scoring 13,288 runs at an average of 52.31.
In affectionate remembrance of Australian cricket
Like English cricket in 1882, Australian cricket deserves its own obituary. Since this is 2019, we can also do a proper autopsy and explore the cause of death.
Long before the sexism controversy, Hardik Pandya’s cricketing skills have divided opinion
Although Hardik Pandya has been picked to play all 3 formats for India, his consistency with both bat and ball has left some unimpressed.
CoA chief recommends two-ODI ban for Pandya, Rahul for comments on ‘Koffee with Karan’
Committee of Administrators chief Vinod Rai made the recommendation, though fellow member Diana Edulji has referred the matter to the BCCI's legal cell.
Was cash prize promise a ‘jumla’, gold medallist shooter Manu Bhaker asks Haryana minister
Manu Bhaker won a gold medal in the 2018 Youth Olympics after which Haryana minister Anil Vij had announced a cash prize of Rs 2 crore for her.
Sony to black out Australian commentator Kerry O’Keeffe after racist comments
The move comes after O’Keeffe made disparaging remarks against Indian players during the Boxing Day Test of the ongoing series.
5 unknowns who flashed bright in the IPL, but rushed back into obscurity
Before uncapped Indian players earned millions at IPL auctions, a few were picked out of the dark, shone for a little while, but disappeared quickly.
BJP is emerging as second-most preferred political choice for Muslim voters in India
Muslim voters know elections are not fought in TV studios & their voting pattern shows that.
Sri Lanka terror attack: Did the world let its guard down on ISIS?
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the serial suicide bombings in Sri Lanka, which have killed more than 300 people till last count.
Defence
Indian Coast Guard increases maritime surveillance following Sri Lanka blasts
More ships and aircraft have been deployed to ensure India faces no security threat after a series of blasts killed 290 in Colombo, a Coast Guard official said.
Modi & Shah have turned India into ‘Jingostan’ & are out to conquer the paranoid country
The Modi-Shah BJP has resurrected dangers & the enemy from the past, and built a scary jingoism. It’s a great diversionary tactic, but it never ends well.