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5:54 pmTrump invokes Operation Sindoor at US midterm poll rallies, claims 250% tariff threat stopped India-Pakistan war
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Sports

While cricket made Sachin a crorepati, India’s Hockey legend relied on a meagre allowance

Reported by Financial Express , Read To Lead 24 Oct 2026, 5:30 am IST 1 min read

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For 15 years Dhanraj Pillay was the face of Indian hockey. His family named him hoping he would end their poverty. The story of what he earned shows what it costs to be great at a sport India loves but does not pay for.

Read the full report on Financial Express , Read To Lead

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Section: Sports
Topics: Cricket, Railways & travel
First reported by: Financial Express , Read To Lead
Reporter: abhishek ab
Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026, 5:30 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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