Know your Arjuna Awardee: Varun Bhati wants a grassroots Paralympics movement in India

The high-jumper, who won the bronze at Rio 2016, said there should be more competitions for para-athletes at the district- and state-level.

Jaideep Vaidya

· Aug 19, 2017 · 12:15 pm

‘It feels very good’: Lakshya Sen is relieved after ending title drought at Bulgaria Open

This is the junior world No 1’s second title on the senior international circuit and first since November last year.

Jaideep Vaidya

· Aug 17, 2017 · 07:36 pm

Through 17-year-old Satwiksairaj, India look to double badminton gains

Among the brightest prospects in India’s doubles contingent is a tall, muscular teenager from the tiny town of Amalapuram in Andhra Pradesh.

Jaideep Vaidya

· Aug 16, 2017 · 09:30 am

It’s a bit late but I’m happy nonetheless: Devendra Jhajharia on Khel Ratna recommendation

The 36-year-old said it would have been greater if he had won the award after his first gold at Athens Paralympics in 2004.

Jaideep Vaidya

· Aug 03, 2017 · 05:48 pm

In the diminutive and young Vikash Khandola, Haryana Steelers and Indian kabaddi have a gem

The Haryana boy isn’t the tallest of athletes but makes up for it with his agility.

Jaideep Vaidya

· Jul 31, 2017 · 06:35 pm

Second only to cricket: Why Pro Kabaddi has been a huge success on and off the mat

The league’s fifth season starting Friday is going to be huge – not just in length but also for the franchises who are hoping to break even.

Jaideep Vaidya

· Jul 28, 2017 · 11:00 am

The sports broadcasting war: Here’s how Sony plans to topple Star

Having Sachin Tendulkar as a brand ambassador isn’t going to be enough, though.

Jaideep Vaidya

· Jul 26, 2017 · 04:30 pm

Meet Gohad Miss, the table tennis coach who also takes care of her pupils’ academics

The 50-year-old from Thane has coached thousands of students over 25 years, including current national champion Madhurika Patkar.

Jaideep Vaidya

· Jul 18, 2017 · 03:15 pm

Corporate India is hardly investing in sports as a CSR activity when it’s actually a no-brainer

Of the Rs 8,185 crore spent by companies as part of their corporate social responsibility activities in 2015-’16, only Rs 57 crore was reserved for sports.

Jaideep Vaidya

· Jul 12, 2017 · 11:00 am

Star is launching India’s first private free-to-air sports channel – and gambling big on Pro Kabaddi

Doordarshan’s DD Sports is the only other free-to-air sports channel in the country.

Jaideep Vaidya

· Jul 06, 2017 · 07:00 pm

Times Now’s badgering of Indian cricketers to take a political stance is journalism gone wrong

The news channel went all out with #CricketersForgetBraves after Team India did not sport black arm bands during the Champions Trophy final against Pakistan.

Jaideep Vaidya

· Jun 20, 2017 · 07:00 pm

The strange case of the missing India football jersey

The new jersey, manufactured by Nike, isn’t available for purchase 10 days after its launch. Recent history suggests the wait could be long.

Jaideep Vaidya

· Jun 16, 2017 · 04:30 pm