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Cricket: Who will be India’s next captain? Shubman Gill heads the list
The hunt is on for a player to take on the job of India’s next Test captain and 25 year-old-Shubman Gill seems to have emerged as the frontrunner. If the mantle of…
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At 99, Sir David Attenborough remains a tireless campaigner for environment and wildlife
Sir David Attenborough, the man who brought the wonders of dense forests and deep oceans into our living rooms through the medium of television is celebrating his 99th birthday today (May 8th,…
- Sports
Sunrisers Hyderabad ends IPL 2025 campaign in disappointment
Sunrisers Hyderabad failed to live upto expectations and bowed out of contention for a spot in the playoffs phase of the IPL 2025. In every way it was a disappointing season. The team could…
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Cricket: Encroachment by fans at IPL matches highlights need for tighter security
A few days ago an 18 year old cricket fan from Kolkata named Rituparno Pakhira had to spend 24 hours in a police lock up. But for the die hard fan of…
- Opinions
Fifty years after war ended, Vietnam has made remarkable progress
Fifty years ago, the savage two-decade-long war between the USA and Vietnam ended on 30 April 1975. It was a complicated and bitter conflict that eventually drew in neighbouring countries, Cambodia and…
- Opinions
True to its name, Mango, the King of Fruits, continues to play a role in politics and trade deals
The mango’s rise to worldwide popularity can be traced back to its origins in the Indian subcontinent more than 4000 years ago. Over the years, a host of stories and incidents have…
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AP plans to build India’s biggest cricket stadium, set to become major sports hub
While the Hyderabad Cricket Association is drowning in a sea of controversies, the neighbouring Andhra Cricket Association is making significant strides in the development of cricket. It is charging ahead with the…
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IPL: BCCI sounds red alert on match fixing; Hyderabad-based man under scanner
The spectre of match fixing has raised its head again in Indian cricket. This time it happened in the ongoing IPL tournament. In a worrying development, the BCCI has sounded a red…
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Cricket: Big relief for Vinod Kambli as batting legend Gavaskar creates rescue package
Ex-cricketer Vinod Kambli is a relieved man now. Many of his financial worries have ended thanks to the initiative taken by former batting legend Sunil Gavaskar. The former India player, who had…
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Legendary Cuban boxer Stevenson rejected humongous wealth to retain honour for his country
Nowadays, with the IPL in progress, almost daily, we read news about how much money different players have earned. Some of them have not even played a single match for India but…
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Opinion: MS Dhoni, a legend of his time, has overstayed his welcome
In the emotionally supercharged world of modern sport, it doesn’t take long for a player to be transformed from a hero into a villain. Just a few bad performances can change the…
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Cricket: Irfan Pathan’s sacking reflects BCCI’s intolerance for ‘contrary’ opinions
The ongoing 2025 season of the IPL has thrown up quite a few surprises, not only in the field but also in the commentators’ box. For the first time, we are seeing…
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Cricket: Unsung Aussie batsman Johnny Taylor was Don Bradman’s role model
When he was playing, Sir Don Bradman was the idol of every young cricketer. But who was Bradman’s idol? That is a question which many people will find difficult to answer. Well,…
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IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad has sunk to the bottom; can it climb back?
After a brilliant start, Sunrisers Hyderabad has hit a rough patch in the ongoing 2025 IPL tournament. After four losses in a row, SRH is lying at the bottom of the points…
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Football fever building up as ‘Messi Magic’ is set to unfold on Indian soil this year
A wave of excitement is sweeping across football circles in India. Fans are eagerly awaiting a great moment that will unfold in a few months. The Indian football team’s performance has touched…
