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Kohli is the solution to India's No 4 concerns, says Shastri

Shastri said during the 2019 World Cup, he considered changing Kohli’s place “just to break that top heavy line-up”.

The Hindu · Aug 17, 2023

Wrestling: Priya becomes only second Indian U20 World Champion, fiery Panghal one win away from second title

Priya became only the second Indian woman wrestler to become U20 world champion while fast-rising Antim Panghal also stormed into the title clash as unprecedented success followed India at the junior wrestling World Championships in Amman.

The Hindu · Aug 17, 2023

Is there a need to replace the IPC, the CrPC and the Evidence Act?

Amit Shah's introduction of three Bills to replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and Indian Evidence Act raises questions on whether existing laws are being misused. Prakash Singh and Shahrukh Alam discuss if the laws need to be changed.

The Hindu · Aug 17, 2023

Word choice in India’s data protection law and a dilution of rights

If the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 is to meaningfully protect personal data, it is essential that ways are found to tackle its shortcomings

The Hindu · Aug 17, 2023

At 64th session of 'Taalim O Tarbiyat' experts tell female participants 'India is a land of opportunities'

NEW DELHI: Addressing a predominantly women audience, comprising young college students and aspiring female entrepreneurs, some senior financial experts, bankers and motivational speakers said on Thursday that education is key to development and financial literacy could open doors of opportunities.

The Times of India · Aug 17, 2023

Negotiating a life with Amylotropic Lateral Sclerosis

ALS is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease with no effective cure. It affects motor neurons, leading to muscle atrophy and difficulty with diagnosis. Caregivers are uprooted from their routine and face financial and mental health issues. Infrastructural inefficiencies and lack of insurance cover add to the burden of PALS. With an…

The Hindu · Aug 17, 2023

Wrestler Priya becomes second Indian U20 World Champion

NEW DELHI: Priya became only the second Indian woman wrestler to win the U20 World Championships, while fast-rising Antim Panghal also stormed into the title match as India had unprecedented success at the Junior World Championships on Thursday.

The Times of India · Aug 17, 2023

Dutee Chand, India’s fastest woman athlete, gets four-year dope ban

NEW DELHI: India’s fastest woman athlete, Dutee Chand, who holds the national 100m record of a sensational 11.17s, which she recorded in 2021 (Indian Grand Prix 4 in Patiala), has been banned for four years for failing twin out-of-competition dope tests for selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) in December last…

The Times of India · Aug 17, 2023

Ravi Shastri advocates for including four pacers in India's playing eleven

NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has highlighted the critical role that pacers will play in India's upcoming campaigns, asserting that fielding four pacers in the playing eleven would be a prudent decision for the Asia Cup and ICC ODI World Cup.

The Times of India · Aug 17, 2023

Devdutt Padikkal faces weeks of recovery following thumb fracture

NEW DELHI: Devdutt Padikkal, Indian opener, revealed on Thursday that he will be absent for three to four weeks due to a thumb injury.

The Times of India · Aug 17, 2023