Growing up in Pakistan’s Punjab province, Fatima Zahra had few female boxing role models in her own country. She found one across the border in India’s MC Mary Kom, whose journey inspired her to take up the sport and eventually become Pakistan’s first female Commonwealth Games boxing medallist.The 22-year-old from Sargodha in Pakistan’s Punjab province…
This week has a rising rhythm for you, Scorpio. It begins with confidence, and for many of you, that confidence is not loud. It is the quiet certainty that you know what you are doing. Early in the week, studies go well, work feels purposeful, and your energy is high enough to handle both responsibility…
India’s Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s Commonwealth Games silver medallist Jadumani Singh Mandengbam may have missed out on a gold medal in Glasgow, but the 22-year-old boxer believes a major part of his success has come from the unwavering support of veteran pugilist Sarita Devi.After finishing second in the men’s 55kg category,…
The week opens on a warm, settling note for Sagittarius. Early days feel like the first rain after a sticky spell. Tension begins to lift, and you may find yourself saying yes to family plans, a social visit, or a gathering you had half a mind to skip. Go. It will do you good. There…
Capricorn begins the week with a slightly uneven step. Early on, you may feel both restless and sluggish, which is an irritating combination. The mind wants progress, the body wants to sit still. Yet beneath that haze, confidence is quietly growing. A bold decision taken now can push you into harder work, and though you…
Tejaswin Shankar competes in the men’s decathlon pole vault (left), long jump (centre), and 110m hurdles (right) at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland A week after walking away from the high jump arena in tears, Tejaswin Shankar returned to the same stadium to create history. Battling a long-standing knee injury, the national record holder…
India’s Jaismine Lamboria celebrates after winning the women’s 57kg boxing final. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Just weeks before stepping into the ring at the Commonwealth Games, Jaismine Lamboria was fighting a battle far away from the spotlight.The reigning 57kg world champion was confined to a hospital bed, battling an unknown illness that threatened to derail…
The week opens on a bright, lively note, and you may feel as if the air itself is pushing you forward. Early in the week, confidence returns. Work gets done with a steadier hand, studies move well, and even your usual hesitation seems lighter. If there is a family gathering, social visit, or community event,…
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The Congress on Saturday criticised the decision to change the Indian hockey team’s jersey colour from its traditional blue to saffron, saying sports and players should not be used for political purposes and asking the government to reconsider the move.The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams, who have traditionally played in blue jerseys, will wear…