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Friday, April 17, 2026
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Topic: Sport

In contest between private broadcasters and Prasar Bharati, sport will be the ultimate loser

Prasar Bharati can offer high-definition sports content, but risks falling short on delivering user experience that private broadcasters invest heavily in.

SubscriberWrites: Hockey vs Cricket: What’s their current status in the country?

Our cricketers seem to have lost focus, concentrating more on the IPL rather than international commitments where our nation’s honour is at stake!

SubscriberWrites: Connecting IIMs with SAI: What Indian sports can learn from Japanese judo culture

In Japan, the sports system is built with purpose. It's not a coincidence that Japanese sports clubs are run by students, writes Prafull Kasture.

What is lightweight double sculls, Olympic rowing event in which India has reached semifinal

Rowers Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh will take part in the semifinal of the men’s lightweight double sculls event at 8 am Wednesday.

Slushie machines to megalitres of disinfectants, Tokyo Olympics are a logistical nightmare

There are not just athletes from 205 nations making their way to Japan, so are thousands of tonnes of equipment and supplies.

Protests force Haryana to halt ‘Tughlaki’ order asking for 33% of sportspersons’ earnings

In April too there was trouble as Commonwealth Games medallists protested against a “cut” on cash prize for athletes who represent Army, Railways in national competitions.

Indian cricket sets a new record: All out for 2 runs

Nagaland women’s under-19 team played 17 overs and made 2 runs in the BCCI one-day Super League match. Kerala got it in one ball.

On Camera

The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.