Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur was overwhelmed with emotion as she heard the national anthem being played before their T20 World Cup match against New Zealand. The video, posted on ICC's Instagram account, shows Kaur taking a deep breath and visibly holding back tears during the anthem. It was a powerful reminder of the pride and honor that comes with representing one's country on the global stage.
On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, Indian President Droupadi Murmu delivered a powerful message, urging her countrymen to embrace the values of truth, non-violence, love, and purity. She praised the life of Mahatma Gandhi, who fought for social justice and women empowerment, and influenced the world with his moral principles. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated annually on 2 October, and is now recognized as the International Day of Non-Violence by the United Nations.
In a major embarrassment for the Kerala government, the Sree Avittam Thirunal Hospital faced a power outage for two hours on Sunday, leading to ongoing protests at the hospital. Women and children wards were reportedly affected by the power cut, causing concerns for patient safety. Health Minister Veena George assured that immediate action was taken and that the emergency department was not affected. Adding to the crisis, the generator failed after the power failure. Police have been deployed to the hospital as tensions continue to mount.
Indian actress Saiyami Kher has made history by successfully finishing the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon in Germany, making her the first Indian actress to do so. Her inspiring feat not only showcases her dedication and endurance, but serves as a powerful motivation for aspiring athletes, particularly women. Kher's incredible journey illustrates the value of resilience and determination in both sports and life, proving that with hard work and perseverance, anyone can conquer seemingly impossible challenges. Here are ten key insights from her remarkable story, highlighting the importance of tenacity and the pursuit of one's dreams, encouraging others to embrace challenges and strive for their aspirations with confidence.
In a thrilling and intense match, Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus defeated Jessica Pegula of the United States to win the women's singles title at the U.S. Open tennis championships. Sabalenka showed her dominance on the court as she quickly gained an early lead, but Pegula put up a strong fight and made it a tight match. In the end, Sabalenka's powerful serves and unrelenting game secured her the win, making her the first Belarusian to win the women's singles title at the U.S. Open.
Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka defeated American Jessica Pegula in a thrilling final at the US Open women's singles, claiming her third Grand Slam title. Despite a strong showing from Pegula and the support of the home crowd, Sabalenka's raw power proved to be too much as she came back from a break down in both sets to secure the victory. This marks Sabalenka's first win at Flushing Meadows, a year after falling short in the final.
The ongoing political turmoil in Myanmar has resulted in the loss of innocent lives as the military junta, which took power in a coup in 2021, has been accused of using brutal tactics to suppress opposition. In a recent incident, 11 civilians, including women and children, were killed and 11 others injured in air strikes on a town near the Chinese border. The ethnic armed group TNLA, which has been fighting against the junta, has claimed responsibility for the attacks and condemns the junta's use of air and artillery strikes against civilian communities.
Six Indian cricketers, including vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, will be joining the upcoming Women's Big Bash League, with Mandhana already pre-signed by the Adelaide Strikers. Among the other players, Dayalan Hemalatha will make her WBBL debut with the Perth Scorchers, while Yastika Bhatia will join the Melbourne Stars and Shikha Pandey is expected to make an impact with the Brisbane Heat. These players are expected to bring their skills and power to the league, making for an exciting season.
During a Durand Cup match between East Bengal and Shillong Lajong, player Nandhakumar Sekar scored an equaliser in the 78th minute and used his goal celebration to raise awareness for women’s rights. The winger revealed a message on his undershirt that read ‘Respect women’, showing his support for the cause. This gesture by Sekar has been widely praised by fans and fellow players, highlighting the power of sports in spreading important messages.
The recently released Justice Hema Committee Report has brought to light the harsh working conditions and discrimination faced by women in the Malayalam cinema industry. The 235-page report, submitted to the Kerala government five years ago, discusses issues such as sexual exploitation, alcohol abuse, and wage disparity. The report also confirms the existence of the infamous "casting couch" in the industry, further highlighting how a small group of male producers and directors hold the power and control the industry. With demands from the Women in Cinema Collective, the report was released, exposing the dark side of one of the most prominent South Indian film industries.