Legendary folk musician Mahendra Mishra led a double life and played a vital role in India’s struggle for independence First published: https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/indian-folk-icon-printed-fake-money-fight-british-200707103800167.html Indian folk icon who also printed fake notes…
From humble beginnings in Leh, Sonam Wangyal became a legend in the mountaineering world as the youngest to climb Everest in 1965 First published: https://www.firstpost.com/india/among-first-indians-to-summit-mount-everest-sonam-wangyal-recounts-fabled-1965-expedition-on-its-anniversary-8386501.html Among first Indians to summit…
On a solo bike ride in Uttarakhand, the story of Pahari Wilson was enough reason to follow in his footsteps First published:https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/looking-for-pahari-wilson-1560595065004.html Looking for Pahari Wilson A writer rides up…
One of the oldest bicycle races in India has all the thrills to keep you hooked. First published: https://caravanmagazine.in/lede/cycling-race-mumbai-pune Need for Speed A hectic, historic cycling race from Mumbai to…
Her parents’ faith has made the autistic teen one of the most promising long distance swimmers today First published: https://lifestyle.livemint.com/news/big-story/jiya-rai-takes-her-own-route-to-the-finish-line-111653793790374.html Jiya Rai takes her own route to the finish line…
The young striker has been a revelation at Bengaluru FC First published: https://lifestyle.livemint.com/news/talking-point/the-stunning-rise-of-bengaluru-fc-s-sivasakthi-narayanan-111665494660517.html The stunning rise of Bengaluru FC’s Sivasakthi Narayanan The young striker is poised to have a great…
A year after moving to Mumbai City FC, the speedy winger has finally settled in. First published: https://lifestyle.livemint.com/news/talking-point/indian-super-league-meet-mumbai-city-fc-s-speedy-sensation-lallianzuala-chhangte-111674560285621.html Indian Super League: Meet Mumbai City FC’s speedy sensation Lallianzuala Chhangte Lallianzuala…
John Keay’s book on the Himalaya is an armchair explorer’s delight. First published: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/lifestyle-trends/book-review-himalaya-exploring-the-roof-of-the-world-is-a-great-find-especially-for-armchair-travellers-9719631.html ‘Himalaya: Exploring the Roof of the World’ is a great find, especially for armchair travellers The…
After annexing his fourth World Championship crown, the para shuttler looks to continue his domination of the sport in the time ahead. First published: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/sports-trends/bwf-para-badminton-world-championships-2022-pramod-bhagat-wins-gold-9488491.html BWF Para Badminton World Championships…
The Chennaiyin FC forward has turned out for 14 clubs across 11 countries since 2010. First published: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/sports-trends/future-of-indian-football-international-players-new-talent-in-leagues-chennaiyin-fc-9455251.html Chennaiyin FC’s Kwame Karikari: ‘I’m just happy to play football, wherever that…
At the National Games 2022, the swimmer put on a splendid display, a sign of things to come. First published: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/sports-trends/36th-national-games-gold-medallist-hashika-ramachandra-14-and-rising-with-every-stroke-9368991.html 36th National Games gold-medallist Hashika Ramachandra: 14 and rising…
The Indian mountaineer held her nerve to pull off a climb up the 8th highest mountain of the world during a season hampered by bad weather and avalanches. First published:…
India’s No. 1 paddler set aside a number of setbacks to win bronze at the Asian Cup 2022. First published: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/sports-trends/how-manika-batra-became-the-first-indian-woman-to-win-a-medal-at-asian-cup-table-tennis-9686991.html How Manika Batra became the first Indian woman to…