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AA Edit | Hockey India: No Saffron, Please

AA Edit | Hockey India: No Saffron, Please

Former captains of national hockey sides have vehemently condemned the choice saying blue is where the heart of Indian...

1 Aug 2026 12:38 AM IST

It has been discovered that drinking coffee improves the speed of cycling in both men and women. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Drinking coffee can improve performance of sportspersons

Coffee is a boon for sportspersons, especially cyclists, finds study.

4 Nov 2019 10:56 AM IST

The logic behind the taxation was that sportspersons who are in the governments employ get paid leave to participate in sundry professional events/endorsements, but nothing accrues to the state from their earnings.

Afghan's entry into Test signals a high moment

The Haryana government suspended its decision to tax its athletes on their prize money and endorsement earnings.

10 Jun 2018 12:37 AM IST

Manohar Lal Khattar

Manohar Lal Khattar suspends order on athletes' pay

The sportsperson shall be accorded extraordinary leave (without pay) during the said period.

9 Jun 2018 1:21 AM IST

Give em their due

Give 'em their due

Just like good words have a positive effect condemnation can as well have a far-reaching effect.

31 Dec 2017 12:03 AM IST