Sports And The Nation
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Why response to Russia and Israel shows sport is sailing rudderless into geopolitical storms
Russia and Israel responses show how absence of rules makes FIFA and the IOC tools of the global north.
Nicholas McGeehan
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India at 75: Why one Neeraj Chopra or Abhinav Bindra does not make India a global sporting power
The second in an exclusive series of essays to mark the 75th anniversary of India’s independence, by winners of the New India Foundation Fellowship for writers.
Pradeep Magazine
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Yuwa’s Laureus award is more proof that sport can drive social change and India needs more of that
The government has its own programmes to use sports as a vehicle for social change but given India’s size, there is a need for individual initiatives.
Abhijeet Kulkarni
Trending
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Mumbai principal sacked after being targeted by Hindutva website; says she is mulling legal action
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What did Vinayak Damodar Savarkar think about Dalits praying in temples and eating with Brahmins?
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Neel Mukherjee’s new novel: A publisher at war with his industry embarks on a radical experiment
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Mid-life running works wonders for the knees, hips and spine
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Memoir: A journalist remembers the 1960s and how the Naxal movement was portrayed in books and films
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How Russia has used sports to boost its global image and mask its human rights record
In recent years, the Kremlin has organised an impressive series of sporting events, including the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and now, the FIFA World Cup.
Michał Romanowski
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This one’s for South Africa: The astonishing rise of first black Springbok captain Kolisi
While South Africa has been a democratic, multi-racial society since 1994, racial tensions have spilt into the post-apartheid era and remain strong.
AFP
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When the poor sponsor the rich: Rwanda’s sponsorship deal with Arsenal has serious implications
Has Arsenal considered the signal it’s giving in light of President Paul Kagame’s human rights and democracy records?
Filip Reyntjens, The Conversation
Video
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Archers at UP government-run hostel say they’re forced to ‘clean toilets, mow grass’: Report
The 21 archers, who filed a complaint with the Union Sports Minister and the UP CM, also claimed that their diet was sub-standard.
Scroll Staff
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HRD ministry proposes to put academics and sports on equal footing, on Rathore’s suggestion: Report
The proposed inclusive curriculum will have sports, yoga and vocational crafts – currently categorised as extracurricular activities – on par with academics.
Scroll Staff
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Watch: Motorcycle acrobatics and flying man delight crowds at India's 'Rural Olympics’
A three-day sporting spectacle in northern Punjab attracts thousands of people eager to show off some of their rather unusual skills.
Reuters
The Reel
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How the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ heavily influenced Telugu cinema
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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PM Modi announces launch of sports talent search portal during Mann ki Baat
Modi urged the country’s youth to concentrate on outdoor sports and not just play simulation games on consoles.
Scroll Staff
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How three men are finding athletes in India’s public schools
Art of Play, a non-profit organisation, tries to introduce sports to the children studying in the country's vast number of public schools.
Aditi Mutatkar
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Why has a humble poppy become the cynosure of attention in Friday’s England-Scotland football clash?
Players of both countries will defy a FIFA ban and wear black armbands with poppies in a gesture of remembrance towards fallen soldiers.
Samindra Kunti
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals stay in playoff hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals in high-scoring clash
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Paris Olympic-bound Preeti among seven gold medallists for India
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Football: Odisha FC to compete in the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten ton helps Mumbai secure much-needed win over Hyderabad
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India tour of Bangladesh: Visitors register commanding win in rain-affected fourth T20I