Indian Women
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Smriti Mandhana’s Biography | Birth | Family | Debut Matches | Facts
Smriti Mandhana is an Indian cricket player. In August 2014, Smriti Mandhana made her Test debut against England at Wormsley Park. In February 2019, she was appointed as the captain of the Indian women's T20I team for three matches against England.
India UntoldSep 14, 2023, 12:35 PM IST
Leaving a life of domestic violence behind, Selvi became India’s first female cab driver
At the age, when Selvi should have been playing with dolls and cars, she was married off to an abusive husband. Her life became a nightmare and she suffered from domestic violence for five long years. One day, when she decided to run away from the house, her life changed for the better. Selvi learned driving at an NGO in Mysore and became India’s first female cab driver.
Beyond NewsAug 18, 2021, 8:46 AM IST
Exclusive: Women Hockey Coach Ankita Suresh says PM Modi's call after loss against Britain helped team recover
In an exclusive interview to Asianet Newsable, Indian women hockey coach Ankita Billava Suresh speaks about the journey in Tokyo, the team's performance, on PM Modi's call and Odisha CM backing the Indian Hockey team and more.
IndiaMar 12, 2021, 5:08 PM IST
Mithali Raj becomes first Indian woman cricketer to score 10,000 runs
Veteran Indian women's cricketer Mithali Raj shows no signs of slowing down, as she keeps scaling new heights with each passing game. The 38-year-old is already India's top run-scorer in international cricket, as she holds numerous records to her name
IndiaOct 11, 2020, 2:54 PM IST
International Day of the Girl child: Inspiring daughters who have made India proud
On International Day of the Girl child, let’s listen to 6 Indian women winners who are an inspiration to every Indian girl child
Other SportsJun 5, 2020, 12:21 PM IST
Arjuna Award nomination is huge motivation for us, say Vandana and Monika
'It's amazing to be nominated for the Arjuna Award. I am sure this nomination will be a huge motivation factor for us in the upcoming years. I couldn't have performed at my best if I didn't have wonderful teammates,' said Indian women's hockey team player Vandana Katariya
IndiaJun 2, 2020, 7:53 PM IST
From PM's ‘5 Is’ to regain lost economy to CAB’s new 20/20 vision rule, watch MyNation in 100 seconds
For the National Sports Awards 2020, Hockey India (HI) has revealed its nominations. Indian women's hockey team captain Rani has been nominated for the Khel Ratna Award.
In a first in Indian domestic cricket history, Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has made eye tests mandatory for its senior and Under-23 players post-lockdown
Other SportsJun 2, 2020, 4:40 PM IST
India women’s hockey team captain Rani nominated for Khel Ratna Award 2020
For the National Sports Awards 2020, Hockey India (HI) has revealed its nominations. Indian women's hockey team captain Rani has been nominated for the Khel Ratna Award
Other SportsMay 15, 2020, 2:45 PM IST
Watch: Indian women hockey team’s Navjot Kaur takes part in gruelling fitness session
On Instagram, India women's hockey team player Navjot Kaur displayed her impressive fitness levels. She was guided by team's scientific advisor Wayne Lombard. Currently, the players are at Bengaluru's SAI due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown
Other SportsMay 11, 2020, 12:13 PM IST
I idolise Rani and Vandana, want to become like them: Indian women’s hockey team forward Udita
'It has been a wonderful journey with the Indian team. I idolise Rani and Vandana, and I have learned a lot from them. They are very experienced players and have always supported me during my time with the team. I am very lucky to have seniors like them,' said Indian hockey team player Udita
Other SportsMay 7, 2020, 12:35 PM IST
Vandana Katariya enjoying mentor’s role in Indian women’s hockey team
'When I had started off at the age of 15, I was always very fearless. I would try to use my skills, retain possession for as long as possible and then aim for goal. But with time, I realised that you can’t play like that, especially when the sport has evolved so much,' said Indian women's hockey player Vandana Katariya
ViewsMar 24, 2020, 5:33 PM IST
Let us go back to our roots: Feminism from Ancient India
Feminist discourses in India is copying the west. They are thus not taking the inter-sectionalism and diasporic nature of Indian women. Our history has taught us how women took their fights for rights without divorcing their culture, and this needs to be brought back again!
IndiaMar 19, 2020, 8:36 PM IST
From setback for Kamal Nath government to Indian women umpires making it to ICC panel, watch MyNation in 100
Nirbhaya convicts to be hanged as per schedule tomorrow at 5: 30 am. Ranjan Gogoi takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP.
Other SportsMar 19, 2020, 4:40 PM IST
This player explains how Indian women’s hockey changed
India women's hockey player Navneet Kaur said, 'Earlier, we feared playing against top teams like Great Britain, New Zealand and Australia. We lacked that match-winning confidence and this was perhaps why many teams even considered us as underdogs'
CricketMar 19, 2020, 10:33 AM IST
ICC panel: Indian women umpires Janani Narayanan, Vrinda Rathi named
Janani Narayanan and Vrinda Rathi of India have been named in the International Panel of ICC Development Umpires