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Breaking the taboo, women hitching up saris play kabaddi for ‘liberation’

Women in saris playing kabbadi matches are a rare sight, especially in rural Maharashtra. But this is now changing, thanks to a string of recent tournaments organised by the women of Committee of Resource Organisation (CORO) India’s Ekal Mahila Sangathan (Single Women’s Organisation), an NGO that works for the upliftment and…

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

Tushar Mehta reappointed Solicitor General of India

The Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet approved the reappointment of Tushar Mehta as the Solicitor General of India. The reappointment is for three years, beginning on July 1, 2023.

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

The Governor’s move is dangerous, unconstitutional

Independent India has a constitutional system under which a Governor is a mere constitutional head

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

India beat Iran to defend men's Asian Kabaddi Championships title

India kept building pressure on the Iranians and produced another All-Out.

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

Odisha bid Miranda adieu, welcome Pinto as assistant to Lobera

KOLKATA: After parting ways with the only silverware-winning coach in the club's history early on Friday, Odisha FC confirmed later in the day that former India Under-19 manager Floyd Pinto would join them as an assistant to new head coach Sergio Lobera.

The Times of India · Jun 30, 2023

PV Sindhu seeks SAI's approval to bring in Muhammad Hafiz Hashim as coach

NEW DELHI: Eying a third Olympics medal at next year's Paris Games, star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu is trying to hire the services of former All England Open champion Muhammad Hafiz Hashim.

The Times of India · Jun 30, 2023

AIIMS-Mangalagiri gears up for full-fledged inpatient services, to conduct major surgeries soon

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here is geared up to launch full-fledged cardiology and cancer care services including major surgeries like organ transplants in the near future

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

Policy changes to make healthy food cheaper are the need of the hour to tackle diabetes epidemic: Expert

Food high in carbohydrates is cheap, whereas food that is high in fibre, and therefore healthier is more expensive, making this one of the contributing factors to the high prevalence of diabetes in India.

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

Tracing the history of Pride and LGBTQ rights in India

We trace the history of the Pride movement and LGBTQ rights around the world and India

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

As El Nino is yet to strengthen, IMD forecasts ‘normal’ rainfall during July

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on June 30 forecast ‘normal’ rainfall in July, which usually receives the maximum amount of rain among the monsoon months. This means it will be within 6% of the 28 cm that is usual for the month.

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023