* **A Cricket Icon, Haunted by Racism**
* **The Price of Power:

Sir Viv Richards, a West Indies cricket legend, was known for his aggressive batting style and charismatic personality. He was a dominant force in the world of cricket, leading his team to victory in numerous international matches. However, his success was often overshadowed by the pervasive racism he faced during his career.

Sir Vivian Richards is considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time. Masaba Gupta is a well-known fashion designer and entrepreneur. She is the founder of the fashion label “House of Masaba,” which has gained significant recognition in the Bollywood and fashion industry.

She said: “It happened to me just yesterday that somebody came up to me for some pre-natal something, telling me, ‘You must eat a rasgulla every day’ because your kid has to turn out lighter than you. And then, 15 days before that, I was getting another pre-natal massage, because that’s what I do, and she (her masseuse) said to me, ‘Aap na doodh liya karo (you must consume milk). Saawla nahi hona chahiye, nahi honi chahiye, whatever (your child must not turn out dusky).’ It was said with so much innocence. You have no choice – what can I do? Punch my masseuse? No.”

IANS