Editor’s note: This Women’s Day, News9’s special line-up of ‘Duologues with Barun Das’ is more than just a series of conversations — it’s a celebration of resilience, ambition, and authenticity. From Mithali Raj’s insights into the the problems that women athletes face, both inside the pitch and outside, and how to overcome them, to the stories of four other trailblazing women, these free-flowing dialogues offer a rare glimpse into the minds of those who dare to challenge the status quo. Tune in all day today on News9 and join us in honouring women who continue to shape our world!

As we celebrate Women’s Day today, here’s a look back at an insightful and inspiring conversation between TV9 MD & CEO Barun Das and former Indian cricketer Mithali Raj. It is necessary to revisit this conversation on Women’s Day as it touches on a variety of topics that talk about the importance of women’s liberty in Indian society today. Both Das and Raj converse on how in sports, and other avenues in life, social boundaries on women have existed in the country, but both also voiced hope on how it is time things change and in fact are slowly changing.

The conversation, with extreme perceptivity, was opened by Das as he acknowledged both India’s upward ascent and the role of women in it. “It’s a sense of great pride for me when I think that India is ascending up in the global ladder, in the global head table, and women are going to be the torch bearer. You’re in the same league as the greats like Tendulkar, Dravid, Ganguly, and Dhoni. I can’t think of another stronger shoulder than yours who could lead the charge in India’s quest for sporting glory,” Das........

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