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‘Want to see India on podium’

A global legend in women's hockey, Rani Rampal announced her retirement last month after almost two decades at the helm of the Indian team.

‘Waqf amendments are vital’

The only Muslim face in the Yogi Adityanath ministry in Uttar Pradesh, Danish Azad Ansari is counted among the few BJP leaders working to woo the minorities.

‘Extra effort needed for Yamuna’

Raman Kant, fondly called the ‘Riverman of India’, is a big name in the field of river conservation. He is lauded for reviving East Kali river's source at Muzzafarnagar in Uttar Pradesh.

‘Vision extends beyond 2028’

Meghalaya, a state known for its lush green landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is undergoing a quiet yet powerful agricultural transformation. Central to this evolution is the government's commitment to supporting its farmers through a collective approach, fostering cooperatives, selfhelp groups (SHGs), producer organisations, and grassroots societies.

Why I am what I am…

The Statesman talks to prominent personalities in different professions about why they chose their particular field and what advice they have for youngsters who want to pursue it as a career.

‘Congress is quite strong in MP’

With Madhya Pradesh witnessing a no-holds - barred campaign for the Lok Sabha polls, Mukesh Nayak, the newly-appointed head of the Congress media cell in the state, is busy invigorating the party.