The Ball is in Our Court: Developing India’s Youth Through Sport
Written by Tanvi Apte
“It (Sport) has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It is more powerful than government...
‘Cricket Nationalism’ and the Northeast
Written by Tanvi Apte
India’s diversity needs no introduction. Languages, food, festivals, clothing and more, it would probably take a lifetime to count the assortment...
A Host of Complications: Of International Sporting Events and Diplomacy
Written by Kartik Sundar
3.6 billion. That figure represents almost half the world’s total population. It is also the estimated number of people who tuned...
Finding Refuge on the Pitch: Building Futures for Refugees
Written by Sourya Reddy
“I don’t remember much; it was about 14 years ago, and I was 7. One day, my parents told my elder...
No Spend, No Gain: CSR’s Hand in Gilding Indian Sports
Written by Tanay Gokhale
We have all heard, spoken and wondered about India’s failure to produce Olympic medal-winners proportional to its population. With an impressive...
In Search of a Level Playing Field: Where Do Transgender and Hyperandrogenous Athletes Go?
Co-authored by Tia Matthew and Manasvin Andra
“We all transition at a different rate, and twelve months as a policy for everyone is just the...
YUWA: Empowering Jharkhand’s Girls, One Bootlace at a Time
Co-authored by Ishaan Banerji and P. Charith Reddy
“The first thing I noticed in the village is that while boys play, girls work” - Franz...
The Stuff That Champions Are Made Of
Written by Dhruv Raman
What does it take to win an extraordinary game? An extraordinary performance, right? Think back to the biggest games you have...
The Longest Yard: Struggles of Student Athletes in India – Part II
Written by Sunalika Singh
At the centre of any strong sporting country lies a successful youth training and development engine. Whether you look at China’s...
Sun, Sand and Cricket: The UAE Story
Written by Sreeradh Radhakrishnan
Despite never having achieved test status, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been an integral part of the cricketing world for...
