Taruka Srivastav

India, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Playknox

Freelance Journalist at Forbes India

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Beyond The Arena—Athletes On How Travel Shapes Their Game And Soul

3 weeks ago | travelandleisureasia.com | Taruka Srivastav

Home Trips Beyond The Arena—Athletes On How Travel Shapes Their Game And Soul There’s a distinct joy in packing a racquet bag, boarding a plane, and knowing your next destination could change your life. As a young tennis player who first travelled to Europe to play in the European Championships, I didn’t realise I was beginning a lifelong love affair—not just with sport, but with travel itself. Since I was 13, tennis and travel have been constant companions.
Manu Bhaker Has Her Target In Sight

Oct 8, 2024 | grazia.co.in | Taruka Srivastav

Home People Manu Bhaker Has Her Target In SightManu Bhaker’s rise from Tokyo 2020’s heartbreak to Paris 2024’s triumph – making history by being the first Indian to win two Olympics medals in a single edition– showcases the spirit of a champion determined to rewrite herdestinyA story of resilience, growth, and the relentless pursuit of excellence – that’s been Manu Bhaker’s journey, right from her debut in Tokyo 2020 to her unbelievable victory in Paris 2024.
India Revs Up For The World Stage With The Racing Festival

Sep 12, 2024 | forbesindia.com | Taruka Srivastav

India’s motorsport landscape has revved up with the Indian Racing Festival (IRF). The festival, featuring the Indian Racing League (IRL) and the Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC), showcases speed, of course, but also makes a statement about India’s potential in the global motorsport arena.
Avani Lekhara Proves Yet Again That She's Always Gunning For Gold

Aug 30, 2024 | grazia.co.in | Taruka Srivastav

Home Lifestyle Avani Lekhara Proves Yet Again That She's Always Gunning For GoldAvani Lekhara secures gold with a new Paralympic recordWhen the cauldron was extinguished in Tokyo to signify the end of one of the most unique Paralympic Games in history, the shared sentiment among athletes was an overwhelming appreciation for being able to compete at all. The Indian contingent, too, shared in the revelry.
India's Fourth Place Finishes At The Olympics From The POV Of The Athletes

Aug 14, 2024 | grazia.co.in | Taruka Srivastav

Mere centimeters, kilograms, seconds and points snatched away medal dreams of the Indian contingent with fourth place finishes at the Paris OlympicsOlympics are the pinnacle of all sporting events and the culmination of dreams, hopes and rewards for the athletes as the games are the biggest platform athletes get to showcase their lifetime of hard work.
We're Ready To Give Our Best At The Paris Olympics: Ashwini Ponnappa & Tanisha Crasto - Forbes India

Jun 19, 2024 | forbesindia.com | Taruka Srivastav

Q. Tell us about your preparation for the Olympics—mental, physical, emotional—and your training schedules. Tanisha Crasto: Our preparation is going well. We are focussed and disciplined, and spend our energy wisely on recovery, food and rest. We avoid any kind of distractions. Our training schedule is extremely hectic—our day starts at 5 am and our last session ends at 6.30 pm. We come up with different training programmes, so it is a lot of fun.
We Will Help Chennaiyin FC Develop Strategy At Academy Level: Sam Jeffery

Apr 28, 2024 | forbesindia.com | Taruka Srivastav

UK club Norwich City FC recently partnered with Indian Super League (ISL) side Chennaiyin FC recently. The delegation from Norwich City FC explored the diverse verticals of the club. From observing senior and young team training sessions to visiting one of the soccer schools in Chennai, their engagements ended in victory of Chennayin FC over Jamshedpur FC at the Marina Arena. Sam Jeffery, commercial director of Norwich City FC, gave more details to Forbes India. Edited excerpts: Q.
'Maybe In The Future We Will Play A Game Here Too' - Forbes India

Mar 14, 2024 | forbesindia.com | Taruka Srivastav

Manchester United recently organised its fan engagement event #ILOVEUNITED in Mumbai. It was a full Manchester United experience for fans in the build-up to the match—from giveaways and photo opportunities to football challenges, interactive games and special guests—before a live screening of the Premier League match against Everton which United won eventually by 2-0. We caught up with Manchester United former players Wes Brown and Denis Irwin who were part of the event. Q.
Why The First Ever MotoGP In India Was A Breakthrough Moment For Motorsports In The Country

Oct 11, 2023 | forbesindia.com | Taruka Srivastav

Noida was abuzz with thrill and excitement a few weeks ago. It had former India cricketer Suresh Raina play cricket and ride a bike with six-time world champion Marc Marquez, current world champion Francesco "Pecco" Bagnaia talk Bollywood with Ranveer Singh, and fans chasing Yuvraj Singh and John Abraham around the paddock in their favourite MotoGP team jerseys. Even Sadhguru couldn’t stop himself from doing a lap at the Buddha International Circuit.
Before Leaving For The Asian Games, I Had Manifested The Gold Medal: Rohan Bopanna

Oct 4, 2023 | forbesindia.com | Taruka Srivastav

Grand Slam champion and 24-time winner on the ATP Tour, tennis star Rohan Bopanna has proved that age is just a number. The 43-year-old won a gold medal in mixed doubles at the Asian Games with partner Rutuja Bhosale. He also became the oldest runner-up in a Grand Slam recently. And he has no plans to stop. “I will continue to play and try to push myself as much as I can,” he says. Edited excerpts from an interview. Q.

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26 May 25

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26 May 25

8 years later, he’s back🔥 @karun126 returns to the Test squad as India enters a new era under @ShubmanGill. With @ImRo45 & @imVkohli stepping aside, it’s time for the next gen 💪🇮🇳 Shoutout to UP’s @imkuldeep18 & @dhruvjurel21 for earning their spots. #KarunNair #WTC @BCCI https://t.co/Nb2H4ZUCrK