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'Discrimination in sports': Paralympic champion archer Harvinder Singh questions Khel Ratna snub

NEW DELHI: Paralympic archer Harvinder Singh, fresh off his gold medal win in Paris, has raised concerns about inconsistencies in India's sports awards distribution.

The Times of India · Dec 25, 2024

The big sports quiz of the year 2024

How much do you remember from the past year in sport? Test yourself with our selection of teasers

The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2024

Dec 25, 2024: Aaj Ka AQI from the Delhi CM’s home

Aaj Ka AQI is a new show aimed at fixing accountability for a solution to India’s air crisis. In the second episode, Newslaundry went to Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Singh’s residence at Mathura Road on Wednesday. 

Newslaundry · Dec 25, 2024

Boxing Day Test: Mitchell Starc 5 wickets away from achieving big milestone

NEW DELHI: When they play Australia in the fourth Test of the series at the Boxing Day Test, India would have to exercise caution against left-arm bowler Mitchell Starc, who is not only in outstanding form in the series but is also getting close to a significant milestone.

The Times of India · Dec 25, 2024

The reasons for male suicides in India: What the numbers tell us

“Nearly one lakh men die by suicide ever year due to marriage-related problems,” screamed several television anchors and Men’s Rights Activists on social media, following the suicide of Bengaluru based techie Atul Subhash. The 35-year-old’s death and suicide notes — including one on video — have triggered a widespread debate…

Newslaundry · Dec 25, 2024

India vs WI 2nd WODI: Harleen Deol's maiden hundred seals India's series win

VADODARA: Harleen Deol slammed a coming-of-age maiden hundred (115, 103b, 16x4) as India staved off a fighting century (106, 109b, 13x4) by West Indies captain Hayley Matthews to score a convincing 115-run win in the second match at the Kotambi Stadium here and seal the Women's ODI series 2-0, with…

The Times of India · Dec 25, 2024

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma take stroll in Melbourne, enjoy meal at cafe - Watch

India's cricket superstar Virat Kohli and his wife, Anushka Sharma, were spotted strolling in Melbourne city; and a video of the moment captured by a fan has gone viral on social media.

The Times of India · Dec 25, 2024

Don't want to tamper too much with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill's game: Rohit Sharma

MELBOURNE: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, India's next rung of elite batters, have found support from their captain after a string of poor scores. While Jaiswal has fallen away after a fine century in Perth and got out to soft dismissals off Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland, there have been…

The Times of India · Dec 25, 2024

Pat Cummins reveals his message to debutant batter Sam Konstas

Australia announced their playing eleven on Christmas day for the fourth Test against India, beginning in Melbourne on Thursday, with two changes from the team that played in Brisbane.

The Times of India · Dec 25, 2024

Boxing Day Test: Are India ready to make changes to ensure spearhead Jasprit Bumrah gets reinforcement?

MELBOURNE: What must India do to take 20 wickets at the MCG? As skipper Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar were having a long discussion at the team's training session on Tuesday, Prasidh Krishna was seen wheeling away in the pace sets, as he has…

The Times of India · Dec 25, 2024