It was my pleasure and honour to hand over, on behalf of the German Football Association (DFB), Germany’s National Team jersey to Smt. Shreyasi Singh, Bihar’s dynamic Minister for Industries and Sports. It was truly inspiring to hear her vision for developing Bihar’s sporting ecosystem…

On this Teachers’ Day, my heart turns first to the greatest teacher life has ever given me — my mother, my beloved Mamoni. There have been many teachers throughout my journey, each enriching my life with knowledge and wisdom. But before I knew what a…

On Teachers’ Day, I remember the greatest teacher of my life — my Bapi. For me, a teacher was never just someone who taught from books or stood in front of a classroom. My greatest teacher was the man who taught me how to live,…

There was a time when cinema was not merely something we watched. It was something we lived. The curtains would open. The lights would dim. A familiar melody would fill the hall—and then he would appear. That smile.That voice.That effortless grace. Uttam Kumar. For generations…

There are some football stories that end with a final whistle. And then there are stories that continue long after the stadium has gone quiet. Lionel Messi’s words about stepping away from the Argentina national team feel like one of those moments. As a journalist…

On National Sports Day, I pay my heartfelt tribute to the legendary Major Dhyan Chand Ji, whose extraordinary dedication, discipline and brilliance made India proud on the world hockey stage. His life teaches us that sporting greatness is built not only through talent, but through…

This Independence Day, I make a deeply personal pledge to my nation—not merely as a statement, but as a commitment to contribute to building a New Sporting India. India is a nation of more than a billion dreams. Across our villages, small towns, tribal communities,…

Some athletes win medals. Mirabai Chanu wins hearts. From a small village in Manipur to becoming one of India’s greatest sporting icons, Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu has shown the world that dreams are built on courage, sacrifice, and relentless hard work. Her journey has…

India’s opening medal at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 is much more than a sporting achievement—it is a story of grit, sacrifice and unwavering determination. Bihar’s Jhandu Kumar etched his name into the history books by winning the bronze medal in the Men’s Heavyweight Para…

Success rarely follows a straight path. For Ferran Torres, the FIFA World Cup 2026 was a masterclass in resilience, perseverance and quiet leadership. After Spain’s opening draw against Cape Verde, he lost his place in the starting XI. A disallowed goal, growing criticism and limited…