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The task of reconstructing India’s democratic universe

The state of the nation presents an exceptional situation meriting an extraordinary response

The Hindu · Jul 2, 2023

Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh left out; Shreyanka Patil ignored as India name women's team for Bangladesh tour

NEW DELHI: India announced an 18-member Indian women's cricket team for the upcoming limited-overs tour of Bangladesh, set to commence on July 9 in Mirpur. Right-arm pacer Renuka Singh and Richa Ghosh were excluded from the squad, while young off-spinner Shreyanka Patil did not receive a selection nod.

The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023

PCB writes to Pakistan PM seeking clearance to travel to India for World Cup: Report

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reached out to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking official clearance to travel to India for the upcoming ODI World Cup scheduled in October-November.

The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023

ODL programmes will help in development of human capital, says Judge at Karnataka High Court

With distance education gaining prominence, India is expected to become the hub of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in the coming days, said Judge of Karnataka High Court Justice Ashok S. Kinagi.

The Hindu · Jul 2, 2023

Former cricketer gets candid about his relation to India’s former President

Related to India’s former President S. Radhakrishnan, coming from a family of doctors and hence, obviously expected to follow in his parents’ footsteps, brilliant in academics and among the top scorers in the Andhra Pradesh board exams with 98 per cent in science stream and on the cusp of gaining…

The Hindu · Jul 2, 2023

Veteran photographer K. Jayaram, pioneer in macrophotography in India, dies in Coimbatore

Acclaimed nature photographer K. Jayaram, who is regarded as a pioneer in macro photography in India, died in Coimbatore on Sunday. He was 74. A recipient of international and national awards, Jayaram dedicated his life to nature photography and remained a bachelor. He was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of…

The Hindu · Jul 2, 2023

"We got stones thrown at us". Sahil ‘Demonstealer’ Makhija helped India finally embrace heavy metal - but the scene is facing more challenges than ever

The Godfather Of Indian Metal, Sahil ‘Demonstealer’ Makhija has overcome many obstacles to get the music he loves appreciated in his homeland. Sadly, plenty more remain

Metal Hammer · Jul 2, 2023

Pathum Nissanka century books Sri Lanka's 2023 ODI World Cup spot

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka secured their spot in this year's Cricket World Cup in India with an impressive performance led by Pathum Nissanka, who scored an unbeaten 101. The 1996 World Cup champions defeated hosts Zimbabwe by nine wickets on Sunday.

The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023

Focus on building a strong structure and financial assistance, says Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey

While Hockey India started a Grassroots Development Committee last year, it has now also begun financial assistance to states and districts to revive the organisation at the lowest levels. HI gives ₹50,000 for every player and ₹25,000 for every staff member for winning an international game at every level for…

The Hindu · Jul 2, 2023

India counts down to third lunar exploration mission

Indian spacecraft Chandrayaan-3 sets off for the moon this month – a further step in the country's 60-year-old space odyssey.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 2, 2023