- Kashmir
Kashmir has world’s only floating post office on Dal lake
Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty. The snow capped peaks and the pleasant Dal Lake have been often written about and picturised in many films. But what is not very widely known is…
- Sports
In 1938 Lord Tennyson, grandson of the famous poet, played a cricket match in Secunderabad
Hyderabad: Before the Lal Bahadur stadium was constructed, the main centre for cricket in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad was the Gymkhana Ground which then lay opposite to the Percy’s Hotel. Later…
- Featured News
Favourite fabric of Mughal Empress Nur Jahan is being recreated in Bangladesh
The famous Dhaka muslin fabric that was once highly favoured by royal personalities of Indian history such as Empress Nur Jahan and also European royals of that time is being revived in Bangladesh.…
- India
Shame on cricketers who have chosen to play for money instead of their country
How important is money in one’s life? Is it more important than one’s honour and that of the country? No, never. No doubt money is important because without it the survival becomes…
- India
Jawaharlal Nehru rescued India’s status in world cricket, history reveals
Another season of the IPL is now underway. The world’s top cricketers are present in India to take part in the tournament. Today India is the hub of international cricket and the…
- Featured News
Ice Cream, the ancient Persian dessert has become a worldwide craze; Are you enjoying it?
Summer is approaching and soon the ice cream parlours will do roaring business. Parents and their children will be making a beeline to these outlets to get a taste of their favourite flavour.…
- Featured News
Usha Sundaram flew rescue missions during partition and piloted VIPs later
Abhijit Sen Gupta After the dissolution of the British Raj and the partition of India in 1947, it has been estimated that the total loss of lives was about 20 million. When…
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Nasser Hussain, former captain of England’s cricket team has his roots in Indian royalty
Nasser Hussain became England’s captain when the nation’s cricket team was down at the bottom of the world rankings. It was his drive and determination that pulled the team up from the…
- India
Celebrating the birth anniversary of the Nawab of Pataudi; A man of fair play
Before embarking on the tour of Australia in 1932-33, the captain of England’s cricket team, Douglas Jardine, had already formed a plan about how to tackle the Australian batsmen, in particular Don…
- Opinions
When actresses Madhubala and Nargis conquered the hearts of Greeks
Many centuries ago, the most famous conqueror in world history, Alexander, The Great, arrived on the borders of the Indian subcontinent. His heart was set upon the conquest of this fabled land…
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In 1947 a friend’s sacrifice went in vain; an Indian failed to win the All England Badminton title
Whenever we mention the name of Prakash and badminton, we always think of Prakash Padukone. This is the story of another Prakash who almost became India’s first All England champion. Prakash Nath…
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Remembering pioneers of Indian sports on International Women’s Day
When it comes to fighting against heavy odds and overcoming obstacles, Indian women have proved time and again that they are second to none. On the occasion of International Women’s Day let…
- Sports
Why even fit sportspersons have heart attacks
These factors may cause heart attacks even among outwardly fit sportspersons. The untimely death of Australia’s spin wizard Shane Warne sent shock waves throughout the cricket world. The highly popular cricketer had helped his…
- Sports
Hyderabad’s Shivlal Yadav is grief stricken over Rodney Marsh’s death
Australian cricket lost one of its most famous personalities today. Rodney Marsh who was one of the world’s best wicket keepers passed away in Adelaide after failing to recover from a heart attack that…