Dev Dhurandhar

Mumbai: At just 23, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal has already established herself as a regular in the senior Indian Women’s Hockey Team, emerging as an influential presence in the midfield and has been included in the squad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Hyderabad, Telangana, scheduled from March 8 to 14.   Hailing from Phaltan, a small village in the Satara district in Maharashtra, Rutuja’s journey into hockey began somewhat unexpectedly. “Before hockey, we used to play Kho-Kho...

Ganga Kadam, player of India’s Blind Women’s World Cup team, proves courage overcomes physical barriers Mumbai:  Six months ago, Ganga Kadam had almost given up her dreams of playing for India in the Blind Women’s World Cup. Traumatised by her father’s death in May, Ganga decided to quit cricket and help her mother earn a living for the family. Thanks to her coach, who persuaded her to continue playing cricket, Ganga abandoned her plans and resolved to fulfil her father’s wish of seeing his...

The nine days of Navratri celebrate goddesses who embody strength in different forms; valour, compassion, creativity, austerity,...