About this episode

A conversation with Mallika Ravikumar about corruption and courage in Indian football, alongside her personal journey and insights.

As the football World Cup draws to a close, we bring you a special conversation with returning guest Mallika Ravikumar, lawyer-turned-author of The State League. We talk corruption, courage and everything that happens beneath the surface of the beautiful game, plus her love for trees, her legal instincts, and the story she hasn't found the courage to tell yet. It's a conversation about finding your voice, choosing what to protect, and the quiet strength it takes to keep showing up. A fitting way to mark the tournament's final whistle. 🏆 The AboutHer Show is ranked in the Top 3 Indian Women's Leadership Podcasts on Feedspot. Chapters: (01:03) 🎙️ Welcome Back, Mallika — Sangeeta welcomes Mallika back to the show for a special conversation. (02:20) 📖 Life Since Our Last Conversation — What's changed for Mallika as a writer since her last appearance. (04:57) ⚽ Inside The State League — The story behind her leap into football, corruption and match-fixing. (09:48) 👩 Women in the World of Football — The quiet cast of women behind the scenes of the sport. (12:40) 🔥 Setting the Story in Manipur — Why she wove the novel into the backdrop of real conflict. (15:25) 📱 The Power of…

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