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Manipur can be India’s next sporting hub. Financial security need not depend on politics

Manipur's demand for inclusion in the Fifth or Sixth schedule is valid. The state also needs financial and technical support for high-value agriculture, market-friendly crops, and micro-irrigation.

Deepika Padukone, Mary Kom, Sadhguru to join Modi’s ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’

Modi’s interaction programme is being tweaked this year to rope in celebrities who will address students before board exams.

Manipur conflict: Mary Kom writes to Amit Shah, urges him to protect her community

The boxing champion and former Rajya Sabha MP has appealed to the home minister to ensure security forces are 'impartial' and that the 'warring groups' do not enter Kom villages.

‘God chose me for sports’—How MC Mary Kom fought sceptics to punch her way to the top

In 'Iconic Indians', authors Sanjeev Sanyal and Rajesh Singh chronicle the lives of 75 remarkable people who played an important role in transforming India.

How Nikhat Zareen fought patriarchy, shoulder injury & ‘idol Mary Kom’ to become world champion

The boxer from Telangana defeated Thailand’s Jitpong Jutamas to win a gold in the flyweight category at IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul Thursday.

Mary Kom crashes out of Olympics despite winning 2 out of 3 rounds in pre-quarterfinals

The 38-year-old, who is a multiple-time Asian champion and a bronze-winner in the 2012 London Olympics, lost 2-3 to the 2016 Rio edition bronze-medallist Ingrit Valencia Thursday.

Mary Kom enters Olympic pre-quarters, defeats rival boxer 15 years her junior

Mary Kom defeated Dominican Republic's Miguelina Hernandez Garcia. She will now be up against third-seeded Colombian Ingrit Valencia, who was a bronze-medallist at the 2016 Rio Games.

Mary Kom & Manpreet Singh to be India’s flag bearers at Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony

This is the first time India will have two flag-bearers, one male and one female, to ensure 'gender parity', Indian Olympic Association announced Monday.

After Padma Vibhushan, Mary Kom eyes Bharat Ratna by aiming for gold at Tokyo Olympics

Mary Kom is the first woman sportsperson to be awarded the Padma Vibhushan. The boxer said her immediate target was to first qualify for Tokyo Olympics.

Mary Kom beats Nikhat Zareen, makes it to India team for 2020 Olympics qualifiers

In a bout which had very few clear punches, tension was palpable inside the boxing hall owing to the bitter row triggered by Zareen's public demand for a trial.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.