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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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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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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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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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: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final