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Time for Hockey India to build on Olympic success, introduce 'central contracts' for players

NEW DELHI: Often called the poor man's game, Indian hockey has come of age both on and off the field after the eye-opening Olympic miss in 2008. Though securing a job before thinking about an extended professional career in the sport still tops the priority list of budding players --…

The Times of India

This team had the potential to play the final: Halappa

A bronze won or a gold lost? With the brouhaha over the Indian hockey team's performance in Paris mellowing, cold-hard reasoning is taking its place in a country starved of success on the global stage.

The Times of India

Indian shuttle service breakdown as badminton draws a blank at Paris Olympics

India was expected to win at least two badminton medals in Paris but they returned empty-handed. Chief coach Pullela Gopichand, who has been at the helm since 2006, was disappointed with the Indian shuttlers' show.

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Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula leave a mark at Paris Olympics

India's table tennis campaign centered around two women paddlers - Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula. Batra became the first Indian TT player to progress to the pre-quarterfinals of the Olympics. She was later followed by Sreeja Akula in the Round of 16, where both of them lost.

The Times of India

Indian shooters tick most boxes at Paris Olympics

PUNE: After firing blanks in the 2016 and 2020 editions, Indian shooters finally came back with three bronze medals from Paris. Six finalists and a few more finishing in top-12 from a contingent of highest-ever 21 shooters, the performance was well above-par.

The Times of India

Paris Olympics: Lack of national camps hurt Indian wrestlers

India in Paris will be remembered for Vinesh Phogat. She won and lost in equal measure - there wasn't a medal to show for the 50 kg wrestler - but the brave Vinesh ensured that she will be one of India's most talked-about sportspersons of all time.

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Paris Olympics: Stage fright and below-par coaching affecting Indian archers

Archers flattered to deceive once again as India still await their first medal from the discipline. Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara came agonisingly close ending fourth in the mixed team event. But that's it - the six-member team was one of the biggest disappointments of the Games for India.

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Paris Olympics: India bags 6 medals; 1 silver and 5 bronze

India clinched its Paris Olympics campaign with six medals which includes one silver and 5 bronze. India finished in the 71st place on the Paris Olympics Medals tally. Read further on Dynamite News:

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94% working Indian women without workplace maternity benefits

India has amongst the most progressive laws on maternity benefits. But a large majority of India’s workforce is engaged in informal work. Further, the law exempts small firms from having to provide these benefits. As a result, 93.5 percent of women workers in the country cannot access maternity benefits, our…

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Neeraj Chopra's medal at Paris Olympics not quite a silver lining in athletics

A 27-member Indian athletics contingent, headlined by Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, competed at the Paris Olympics. They had just one medal to show at the end of the Games - Neeraj's silver in javelin throw.

The Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli likely to feature in Duleep Trophy

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are likely to be part of star-studded squads for the Duleep Trophy. This move comes in anticipation of India's Test series against Bangladesh, with the selectors keen on having key players participate in the Duleep Trophy, which begins on September 5…

The Times of India

TV Tonight: astonishing story of film-maker who tracked tigers for decades

Conservationist’s personal and moving documentary follows big cat clan in northern India. Plus: a forensics team heads to a murder scene. Here’s what to watch tonight

The Guardian - UK

Vitamin D: Top 5 ways to beat the deficiency

If you have been feeling a bit off lately or if you show signs that you might be low on vitamin D, you are not alone. Vitamin D deficiency is quite common, especially in India, where lifestyle, diet, and sun exposure can massively affect the vitamin levels.

The Times of India

MS Dhoni's willow, Virat Kohli's jersey, Rohit Sharma's bat among 27 collectibles up for grabs

MUMBAI: MS Dhoni's signed bat from IPL 2024, a Virat Kohli-autographed Team India jersey, batting gloves from the 2019 World Cup, Rohit Sharma's signed bat from the 2023 World Cup, and KL Rahul's signed bat and gloves from the same tournament will be among the collectibles available for purchase.

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From Vinesh Phogat to Manu Bhaker: The roller-coaster ride at Paris Olympics

From a worried Vinesh to Nadeem's travelling javelin to the twinkling eyes of Manu, it has been a roller-coaster ride

The Times of India

6 medals, 0 gold: India's haul sub-par at Paris Olympics but it's not all gloom

As curtains fell on Paris Olympics on Sunday, Indian fans were left with a mixed feeling over the country's performance. For a nation of 1.4bn people, our return of one silver and five bronze is very meagre. That the world's most populous country couldn't produce a single gold medal is…

The Times of India

EXCLUSIVE | 'If your body supports you... ': Saina Nehwal on PV Sindhu's chances at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

NEW DELHI: Among Indian athletes, badminton queen PV Sindhu was a prominent medal contender heading into the Paris Olympics. Having previously won a silver at the Rio Games and a bronze at the Tokyo Games, Sindhu was expected to secure a podium finish and become the first Indian athlete to…

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'Pura country aur mere teammates mere saath the...': Amit Rohidas opens up on red-card incident at Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Amit Rohidas is grateful to his teammates for never making him feel excluded after his red card caused the Indian hockey team to play with 10 men for 42 minutes during their quarterfinal match against Great Britain. Rohidas suffered through a few sleepless nights while dealing with the…

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The Independent UK

Why is the world’s most populous nation 71st in the Olympics medal table?

Namita Singh speaks to experts and former Olympians to understand why the world’s fifth-largest economy is such a persistent under-performer on the world’s biggest sporting stage

The Times of India

'It's a dream of mine to...': Neeraj Chopra reveals what he wants to do after Paris Olympics silver medal

NEW DELHI: After winning a silver medal at the Olympics in Paris, star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra intended to compete in India sooner rather than later against other well-known worldwide names.

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India Introduces Law Criminalizing Deceitful Promise Of Marriage

India's new law targets sexual exploitation through deceitful promises of marriage, offering legal protection to women.

The Times of India

Australia A sweep series 3-0 against India A

NEW DELHI: In the third and final Twenty20 match of the series, Australia Women 'A' defeated India by seven wickets, led by an unbeaten fifty from Tahila McGrath.

The Times of India

Six medals, no gold: How India's campaign panned out at the Paris Olympics

It won't be easy to judge India's campaign at the Paris Olympics. Can we term it a successful one or not? Purely speaking about the number of medals won, India failed to match the tally from the last edition in Tokyo. It won six medals in this edition, in comparison…

The Times of India

'Sorry pichli baar ki tarah...': Humble Neeraj Chopra 'apologises' for his performance at Paris Olympics - Watch

NEW DELHI: He may be the first gold medalist for India in athletics and one of the best sportspersons the country has produced, but Neeraj Chopra remains humble and modest as ever.

The Times of India

Suryakumar Yadav visits Yankee Stadium, receives special jersey from New York Yankees - Watch

NEW DELHI: India's T20 cricket team captain, Suryakumar Yadav, made a memorable visit to Yankee Stadium in New York, where he was honored by Major League Baseball's New York Yankees.

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