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Friday, December 12, 2025
TopicWomen in sports

Topic: women in sports

Nur Jahan to Chand Bibi—Indian women in sports have been erased from history

Dice have been found dating to the Bronze Age in various Harappan sites in present-day northwest India and throughout Pakistan. And it’s very possible that some had female owners.

Khelo India is the ‘IPL of dreams’ for rural youth—and it means a lot to women like me

After Beti bachao, Beti Padhao, the Indian government is taking a step ahead with Khelo India.

Women in Gilgit-Baltistan gear up for the first sporting event but some clerics are unhappy

Gilgit-Baltistan Women Sports Gala 2022 will see college-going women participate in a range of sports tournaments – including cricket, basketball, tennis, badminton.

Science, body or genes? How slight women like Harshada Sharad win medals in weightlifting

Weightlifting actually helps women build a toned physique as it is the most efficient way towards weight loss while retaining muscles.

India must think beyond glory of medal winners. Many things still holding us back in sports

Today's sportspersons are rarely in the game because of choice. Winning medals will remain a matter of luck if India doesn't create a sporting culture beyond cricket.

Rahul Dravid’s 5-point wishlist to make sports available for every Indian

As much as we have seen the impact of IITs, IIMs and other institutions, sports education must be prioritised, says Rahul Dravid.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.