Global Indian
Sumit Antil: The Indian athlete who broke records to clinch Paralympics gold
(September 1, 2021) When Sumit Antil headed to Tokyo last month he was one of India’s top medal prospects. Currently ranked at World Number 1, Antil held the world record for javelin throw. What everyone did not expect was that he would go on to break his own record...
Avani Lekhara: The 19-year-old shooter who became the first Indian woman to clinch a Paralympic Gold
(August 31, 2021) Growing up, Avani Lekhara idolized Abhinav Bindra, the shooter who brought home the 2008 Olympic gold. Bindra was the first Indian individual athlete to bag an Olympic gold, but this past week, Avani became the first Indian female athlete to win gold...
Slumdog Millionaire to Hollywood: How BAFTA-nominated Freida Pinto got the world to notice her
(August 30, 2021) Freida Pinto wouldn’t have been the Hollywood star she is today had debut first film Slumdog Millionaire been released via DVD. Because that was the initial plan. However, the stars were in Pinto’s favor and the film made its way to the...