Game and Identity: The rise of Indian-American tennis pro Nishesh Basavareddy

by Amrita Priya | Jul 15, 2025

(July 15, 2025) At 19, Nishesh Basavareddy walked onto the court at the 2025 Australian Open as a rising American star, facing none other than his childhood idol, Novak Djokovic. For most, it would be a moment filled with nerves. For Nishesh, now 20, it was the...

Rupa Bayor in India, her coach in Korea: How an Arunachal athlete became an international Taekwondo star

by Amrita Priya | Sep 22, 2024

(September 22, 2024) Ranked 11th globally and second in Asia, Rupa Bayor boasts an impressive track record, having won multiple medals at prestigious events such as the South Asian Games, Australian Open, Croatia Open, and various other international competitions....

Storming the UFC: Puja ‘Cyclone’ Tomar’s historic win for India

by Amrita Priya | Jun 21, 2024

(June 21, 2024) Known as the ‘Cyclone’ for a reason, Puja Tomar has stormed her way to the top of the Indian martial arts circuit. This month, she made history as the first Indian to claim victory at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the United States....

On Top of the World: Teen mountaineer Kaamya Karthikeyan becomes youngest to conquer Everest, sets sights on Antarctica

by vikram | May 28, 2024

(May 28, 2024) On May 19, when Kaamya Karthikeyan and her father, an Indian Navy Commander S Karthikeyan were hours away from Camp 4 in Mount Everest, at an elevation of 7,950 metres (26,085 feet) — they were greeted by extremely heavy winds, laden with small pieces...

Extreme sports: Prajwal Pingali’s life as a mountain biker

by vikram | Mar 23, 2024

(March 23, 2024) Prajwal Pingali loves to challenge his lungs and limbs, 24×7. Each time the youngster bounces his way down the rutted trails and rocks on his mountain bike, he’s on cloud nine. He has had his share of nasty falls and close shaves, but that hardly...