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Is India shining again? Why flashing victory sign too soon is a perilous national trait

Victory has been declared in all kinds of areas, from the quality of our airports to vaccination numbers. But there is also much that is wrong, much that looks dangerous.

Packed beyond capacity, poor safety planning — what led to soccer stampede in Indonesia

While the stadium in Malang has several exit gates, some of these were locked during Saturday's match, causing bottlenecks and chaos as fans tried to flee.

In Delhi’s Sangam Vihar, teenage girls live and dream football. Even if it means taunts

In Sangam Vihar, the girls have cleaned a trash-dumping ground to make a football field. And they won’t take no for an answer.

Beyond cricket & hockey: New book looks at 75 years of Indian sports, journey of its champions

Published by Rupa Publications, ‘Journey of a Nation: 75 Years of Indian Sports - Game, Guts, Glory' by Chandresh Narayan will be released on 20 August on ThePrint’s Softcover.

‘Influence from 3rd parties’: FIFA bans India, revokes right to host U-17 Women’s World Cup

This is the first time the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been banned by FIFA in its 85-year history. The ban is due to due to 'undue influence from third parties.'

ODI is not dead. But using the Pink ball will be a win-win for cricketers and audience

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Praise is fine, but where is money or help from Delhi govt, asks CWG medal winner Divya Kakran

Kakran won a bronze in 68-kg freestyle Friday; reminded CM Arvind Kejriwal of lack of state support after he praised her. Originally from Delhi, Kakran shifted to UP after she claimed she didn’t get any help for her illness.

W88KRA – The leading sports website for Korean fans

W88.city with its team of leading experts and editors in sports and football, knows exactly what the audience cares about and responds with the information the audience needs.

More cricket, no chess — India’s sports channels are hurting national pride

If golf can be telecast, why not chess? 187 countries are competing at the Chess Olympiad in Chennai, but cameras are elsewhere.

PV Sindhu bags Singapore Open 2022 women’s singles title, beats China’s Wang Zhiyi in final

In the hard-fought title clash, Sindhu managed to stay strong in the key moments to come up against the 22-year-old Wang, the reigning Asian Championships gold medallist.

On Camera

Resetting Afghanistan ties is geopolitical need. Gandhis are showing their diplomatic ignorance

With two hostile neighbours in the immediate vicinity and one in the greater region, it is imperative that New Delhi forge alliances that can offer some stability.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.