Mirabai Chanu ‘lifts’ Indian spirits in Tokyo, citizens here struggle in ‘hurdle race’
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Mirabai Chanu ‘lifts’ Indian spirits in Tokyo, citizens here struggle in ‘hurdle race’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

   

Sandeep Adhwaryu | The Times of India

The selected cartoons appeared first in other publications, either in print or online, or on social media, and are credited appropriately.

In today’s featured cartoon, Sandeep Adhwaryu honors the sensational victory of Mirabai Chanu, who won the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Chanu’s win ended India’s 21-year wait for a weightlifting medal.

Sajith Kumar | Deccan Herald

Sajith Kumar also takes inspiration from the Tokyo Olympics — to take a dig at the government and its policies.

R Prasad | The Economic Times

R Prasad comments on how the heavy rains lashing Maharashtra are throwing into sharp focus the economic disparity, while causing loss of life and property.

E.P. Unny | The Indian Express

E.P Unny draws upon the recent raids by the income tax department at various premises of the media group Dainik Bhaskar, and takes a dig at how ‘much remains undeclared’ by the government itself, including information on the Emergency of 1975.

Satish Acharya |Twitter/@satishacharya

Satish Acharya reflects on the ‘Kisan Sansad’ being held at Jantar Mantar near the Parliament where the monsoon session is underway.