Following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics, Phogat contested the 2024 Haryana elections & won the Julana seat as the Congress MLA. She hopes to bag the gold medal in the 2028 Olympics.
In her memoir ‘Witness’ released last week, Malik wrote that Babita & Tirath Rana were eyeing Brij Bhushan’s position of WFI president, which was why they instigated wrestlers to protest.
Several wrestlers have filed a plea in Delhi HC against WFI for allegedly targeting and harassing them for being outspoken and critical of the organisation's alleged corrupt malpractices.
ThePrint's photojournalists scan their archives to pull out 10 of their best captures this year. This is Suraj Singh Bisht's collection, and he also explains why he picked them.
Three-time Deaflympics gold medallist Virender Singh announces decision in support of Sakshee Malikkh, who quit wrestling over election of Brij Bhushan aide Sanjay Singh as WFI chief.
Seven wrestlers including a minor had accused Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment. Earlier this month, minor's father recorded fresh statement retracting sexual harassment charge.
Wrestling Federation of India office is like an annexe to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's house. 3 of 6 complainants in case have detailed incidents of sexual harassment at WFI office.
Asked why he gave a fresh statement, minor's father says he is 'scared, being threatened', and that this experience has been draining for both him and his daughter.
Indians tend to fuss more about the damage done to the Indian psyche by Thomas B Macaulay’s infamous Minute of 1835, but he was preceded in this unholy endeavour by James Mill.
A govt official said that although ATF prices for domestic market had been expected to rise 100 per cent in April, increase was moderated to 25 per cent to cushion burden on domestic passengers.
It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.
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