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Shabaash Mithu not a chest thumping sports film. Taapsee shows Mithali Raj’s resilience

From lack of matches, payments, coaches to even jerseys, Shabaash Mithu highlights heartbreaking struggle of India’s women cricketers and their strong captain.

Why ad tie-up between Mithali Raj biopic & Usha wet grinder has stoked a controversy

Ace cricketer Mithali Raj is the subject of an upcoming biopic by Srijit Mukherjee, 'Shabash Mitthu'. It will be released in theatres on 15 July.

Mithali Raj came when nobody cared about women’s cricket. 23 years later, not much has changed

Mithali Raj's story will continue to inspire generations of women in a predominantly male sport. But her quiet sendoff shows why BCCI needs to step up.

Indian captain and prolific scorer Mithali Raj retires from international cricket

The middle-order batswoman hung up her boots after 23 long years, having scored the maximum runs in one-day international cricket.

Mithali Raj retires from T20 International cricket, says focus on 2021 World Cup

Mithali Raj, former captain of the Indian women's cricket team, is also the first Indian woman to reach the landmark of 2,000 runs in T20 International.

Aussie cheats, ‘sexist’ tennis umpires — 7 controversies that rocked sports in 2018

From ball-tampering scandal involving Steve Smith & David Warner to Serena Williams’ outburst after US Open final, the sports world saw a lot of controversy.

My conduct, patriotism is being questioned: Cricketer Mithali Raj on coach Powar’s charges

Coach Ramesh Powar had alleged that Mithali Raj had threatened to retire, threw tantrums and created chaos over a batting position during the World T20.

Sidhu for PM as controversy continues to dog the women in blue

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Cricketer Mithali Raj slams Diana Edulji, coach Ramesh Powar for bias at World T20

ODI captain Mithali Raj alleged that Edulji, who had backed her ommission from the World T20 semifinal said the CoA member used her position against her.

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MBBS guidelines for students with disabilities reduce a life to a limb

The guidelines ask whether a student can climb stairs, but not whether the college has a ramp. They ask whether a student can bear weight, but not whether the system can bear the weight of its own prejudice.

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.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

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.