If the men of 1983 gave India a reason to dream, the women of 2025 could give it something rarer -- the courage to live that dream in full daylight, under an open sky that finally belongs to them, points out Prem Panicker.
Crispin Chettri has announced a 22-member squad for the Indian women's football team to compete in the FIFA Series 2026 tournament in Kenya, marking his return as head coach.
The Indian women's football team will face Bangladesh and the Maldives in Group B of the SAFF Women's Championship, to be held in Goa from May 25 to June 6.
Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana shares insights into the Indian women's cricket team's preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup, emphasising the team's good form and hard work ahead of the tournament in England and Wales.
Former Indian cricketer and actor Yograj Singh has been booked in Chandigarh over alleged derogatory remarks against women made in a web series.
Indian skeet shooters Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Raiza Dhillon finished highest among the Indian shooters but failed to reach the finals in both the men's and women's events in the ISSF World Cup Shotgun.
The Indian men's table tennis team began their World Team Table Tennis Championships campaign with a 3-0 victory over Tunisia, while the women's team received a walkover.
Pranavi Urs, Avani Prashanth, and Vani Kapoor are set to participate in the Amundi German Masters golf tournament, aiming to make a significant impact on the Ladies European Tour.
Star goalkeeper Savita Punia returns to the Indian women's hockey team after a 10-month break, while Salima Tete misses the Argentina series due to illness. The tour serves as crucial preparation for upcoming major tournaments.
Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues discusses the team's motivation and preparation for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, highlighting the importance of consistent training and the emergence of key players like Nandani. The team aims to build on their previous success and overcome challenges, including the absence of injured player Amanjot.
The little girl with a plastic bat in a small town must feel that the world is open to her, just as I felt after watching a triumphant Team India in 1983, says Sachin Tendulkar.
Recent assembly elections across several states in India saw exceptionally high voter participation, with women voters outnumbering men in turnout percentages, according to Election Commission data.
Police in Dehradun arrested two women from Uzbekistan and one from Kyrgyzstan for allegedly residing in the area with counterfeit Indian identification documents.
Shapath Bharadwaj leads the Indian contingent with a strong performance in the men's trap event at the ISSF World Cup for Shotgun, while Manisha Keer is the top Indian in the women's trap event.
The Indian senior women's hockey team will tour Argentina for a four-match series in Buenos Aires, offering crucial preparation for the FIH Hockey World Cup and Asian Games later this year.
India's U17 women's team achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals for the first time, following a dominant 4-0 victory against Lebanon. The team's progress was confirmed after other group results went their way. They will now face China in the quarter-finals.
The Indian women's football team lost 0-2 to Kenya in the semifinal of the FIFA Series 2026. Martha Emedot and Tereza Obunya scored for Kenya.
Indian golfer Diksha Dagar experienced a challenging day at the Investec SA Women's Open, slipping down the leaderboard due to unfavourable weather conditions. Other Indian players, Pranavi Urs and Avani Prashanth, managed to improve their positions slightly, while several others missed the cut. Pia Babnik and Esme Hamilton are tied for the lead.
Indian women boxers dominated the Asian Boxing Championships, securing four gold, two silver, and four bronze medals. Minakshi Hooda, Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas, and Arundhati Choudhary all won gold in their respective weight categories.
The newly-built stadium at Sariahtali in Nalbari district of Assam will host the seventh leg of Indian Athletics Series on June 6.
India's U17 women's football team lost 0-2 to Australia in their opening match of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup in Suzhou, China. Theodora Mouithys scored for Australia, and an own goal by Abhista Basnett sealed India's defeat.
The family of Harshita Brella, an Indian woman murdered in London, held a prayer meeting and are campaigning for justice in the UK. Her husband, Pankaj Lamba, is charged with her murder and remains on the run.
Indian players showcased impressive performances at the ITF W15 Tumakuru Open, with several securing victories in both singles and doubles matches. However, eighth seed Akanksha Dileep Nitture faced an early exit in the women's singles.
The Indian women's football team is set to compete in the FIFA Series 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, facing hosts Kenya in their opening match. Coach Crispin Chettri emphasises building for the future, focusing on the 2029 AFC Women's Asian Cup and the 2031 World Cup qualifiers.
India concluded the Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships in 11th place with 11 medals, while the women's team secured third position in the rankings. China dominated the event, leading both the overall medal tally and the women's team rankings.
At just 11 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan has become Great Britain's No 1 Women's Chess player dethroning four-time British Women's Champion Lan Yao.
India fined for slow over-rate in Women's World Cup clash against Australia
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Central Railway has arrested nine women for allegedly planning to commit dacoity on board the Siddheshwar Express in Maharashtra.
India have announced their 15-player squad for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup, which will be held in England and Wales, beginning June 12. Uncapped Nandini Sharma and wicketkeeper batter Yastika Bhatia have been drafted into the squad, while Pratika Rawal has been excluded. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the squad, with Smriti Mandhana as her deputy.
Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman has expressed the franchise's interest in owning a team in the Women's Premier League at some point, despite the BCCI's current stance against immediate expansion.
FIFA has selected India as one of 12 countries for its Women's Development Programme, aimed at building sustainable models for women's football clubs and preparing them for the upcoming AFC club licensing system.
Diksha Dagar impressed at the Investec SA Women's Open, while Patricia Schmidt leads the tournament.
A women's group has demanded an inquiry into visuals purportedly showing cricketer Riyan Parag using a vape-like device during an IPL match, questioning whether the incident was an attempt to normalise banned products.
Bihar MP Rajesh Ranjan, also known as Pappu Yadav, has faced criticism for his controversial remarks regarding women's reservation in Parliament, with his comments sparking outrage and prompting a notice from the Bihar Women's Commission.
India women's cricket team head coach Amol Muzumdar said the team would return richer in 'learnings' despite a 1-4 defeat against South Africa women. He identified the team's inability to strike in the powerplay and lapses in finishing with the bat as key areas of concern.
Indian authorities have dismantled a terror module with suspected links to ISIS and other extremist organisations, allegedly involved in radicalising youth across multiple states.
Indian boxing is considering rewarding boxers who perform well at major international events like the Asian Games with direct entry to the Olympic qualifiers, according to women's head coach Santiago Nieva.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused opposition parties of obstructing the passage of the women's reservation bill in Parliament, alleging they have crushed the dreams of women and prioritised selfish politics over national progress.
National record holders Dev Kumar Meena and Baranica Elangovan will be among the top athletes at the inaugural Indian Indoor Open Combined Events and Pole Vault Competition in Bhubaneswar.
Indian compound men's and women's teams, considered strong medal contenders, endured a disappointing outing in Stage 2 of the Archery World Cup, failing to secure a podium finish after crumbling in crunch situations.
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