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Alarm over young bodybuilder deaths from heart attacks in 2025
Alarm bells have started ringing in the world bodybuilding fraternity after a spate of deaths among young practitioners of the sport. The worrying aspect about the unfortunate development is that no one…
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BCCI’s lack of transparency in omitting Sarfaraz Khan is hurting the game
The BCCI seems to take pleasure in killing the careers of some promising cricketers. For reasons best known to those who occupy the seats of power within the organisation, some specific young players are selected for…
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Goodbye Asrani: There can be no one like you
The well-known comedian Asrani, a veteran of more than 350 films spanning almost six decades, passed away yesterday at the age of 84. He will be remembered for his portrayal of characters in films such as Sholay, Namak Haram,…
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Indian football’s doomsday bereft of pride and principles
The world of football is buzzing with excitement because the biggest ever FIFA World Cup, featuring teams from 48 countries, will be held jointly by the USA, Canada and Mexico in 2026. The qualification…
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P G Wodehouse remains the superstar of comic literature
P. G. Wodehouse, who was born on October 15, 1881, became one of the most successful humour writers of the 20th century. His enduring popularity comes from a combination of excellent writing…
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Sabina Park in Jamaica – only stadium named after a slave
In India almost all sports grounds are named after political leaders. In Hyderabad we have a Lal Bahadur Shastri stadium, GMC Balayogi stadium, Rajiv Gandhi stadium and Kotla Vijay Bhaskar Reddy stadium…
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Cricket: The Indo-Pak rivalry has lost its fire, only intangible smoke remains
Nowadays, whenever an India versus Pakistan match is played, the result is a foregone conclusion. Sunday’s game confirmed the fact that India and its one-time arch-rival are no longer at the same…
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Shabana Azmi’s superb acting made her favourite of directors over decades
When Shyam Benegal’s film Ankur was released in 1974, it opened the eyes of the audience and introduced a very unusual theme on the silver screen. Ankur differed from other Indian films…
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Iconic writer Sarat Chandra continues to influence Indian literature and films
One of the giants of Indian literature, Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, was born on 15 September 1876. His novels and short stories defined Indian tradition and culture, and his immense popularity made him…
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FIFA comes under pressure as calls to ban Israel from 2026 World Cup grow louder
Calls for Israel to be banned from various sports are growing louder. The country is now competing in the qualifying rounds of the FIFA World Cup, which is scheduled to begin in…
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Cricket: Faced with growing backlash, BCCI explains why it will not boycott Pakistan in Asia Cup
Any sports contest between India and Pakistan can never be free of political appendages. Be it cricket, hockey, or any other sport, there will always be a political angle to the competition.…
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Blockbuster Tarzan novels reinforce racial prejudices; however, the trend is changing now
Exactly 150 years ago, on 1st of September 1875, a child was born in Chicago who grew up to create one of the most iconic fictional characters that gripped the imagination of…
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Opinion: Cheteshwar Pujara’s qualities are rare; BCCI must use him as a coach
Cheteshwar Pujara, who recently retired from cricket, was often referred to as the second wall of India, after Rahul Dravid. Pujara wasn’t just a batsman. He was India’s tallest warrior, the man…
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Meera, wife of SD and mother of RD, was the soul of priceless music the duo wrote
Whenever the name Burman crops up in the midst of a discussion about music, most people always think of the famous father and son duo, S.D. Burman and R.D. Burman. But many…
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Programme launched to check rampant drug abuse among Indian youth
With around 100 million substance addicts in the country, India has seen an alarming 70 percent rise in narcotic consumption in the past eight years. The United Nations has found that 13…
