Finally on the road to a sporting chanceThe draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024 seeks to enhance the governance and accountability of national sports federations. It addres...
01 Nov, 2024, 07.57 AM IST
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu launches website, mascot of Tawang MarathonHe also became the first person to register for the event in the 10 km category scheduled to be held in Tawang from 1st October 2023. The e...
20 Jun, 2023, 10.17 PM IST
Indian Olympic Association to provide medical insurance to present and former sportspersonsThe IOA, during its executive committee meeting held at the Olympic Bhawan on Tuesday, also decided to provide medical insurance cover to p...
22 Feb, 2023, 10.39 PM IST
- Modi declares National Games open; says nepotism, corruption plagued sports in country earlier
Ahmedabad, Sep 29 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared open the 36th National Games here on Thursday. Indian sportspersons could not...
29 Sep, 2022, 09.04 PM IST
Vanity fair: Sportspersons are now opting for cosmetic treatments to boost their confidenceAesthetics and convenience are reasons cited for the growing trend of treatments.
14 Aug, 2018, 12.15 PM IST
Athletes' income row: Backlash forces Haryana CM to put notification on holdI have asked for the relevant file of Sports Department to be shown to me & the notification dated 30th April to be put on hold till furthe...
08 Jun, 2018, 07.11 PM IST
Haryana Government orders athletes to hand over one-third of their earnings to the stateThe state of Haryana has produced a huge number of sports personalities who have represented the nation at various international levels.
08 Jun, 2018, 11.54 AM IST
Olympic medal winners won't have to pay tax on cash prizesIt can be safely assumed that an amateur sportsperson or a non-professional sportsperson actually gets all the sum of the prize as there’s ...
05 Sep, 2016, 06.30 AM IST
Working on out-of-turn promotion to police sportspersons: Rajnath SinghRajnath Singh was speaking at the closing ceremony of the 8th All India Police Badminton championship organised by border guarding force Sa...
06 Nov, 2015, 08.07 PM IST
Tata Power makes pro woman golfer Shweta Galande a sports ambassadorThe role of Shweta, who has represented the country in golf tournaments in Nepal, Pakistan and Malaysia, is to promote sports at the Tata P...
16 Feb, 2015, 05.16 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi hosts breakfast for Asiad medallists, lauds their feats"Had a great interaction with our athletes who won medals in 2014 Asian Games. They are truly India's pride!" Modi tweeted after the meetin...
14 Oct, 2014, 01.13 PM IST
Why expressions of opinion by sportspersons remain regulated by federations & professional leaguesThere is little recourse for a sportsperson who would like to express himself and his personal views when on the playing field.
10 Aug, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
SAI decides to appoint CEOs to professionalise NSF workingThe Sports Authority of India has decided to appoint qualified CEOs to professionalise the management of National Sports Federations.
18 Dec, 2013, 01.30 PM IST
- Corporates, PEs, Big Bull Pitch to groom prospective Olympic winners
Ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala has joined a bench of professionals from Mumbai's financial district to support an initiative to groom pro...
06 May, 2011, 06.56 AM IST
- Govt expects over Rs 300 crore in taxes from IPL-4
As per an estimate calculated by the Revenue department, the IPL will fetch about Rs 150 crore each under the direct (IT) and indirect (ser...
16 Jan, 2011, 10.21 AM IST
- Sportspersons will have to cough up more tax upfront
Central Board of Direct Taxes has expanded the scope of professional services to cover sportspersons, umpires and referees, making them lia...
29 Aug, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- IPL heroes may face tax bouncer
The tax department is planning to bowl a yorker, which could result in a higher tax burden, upfront.
24 Jun, 2008, 03.41 AM IST