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How Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan defined 1970s Bollywood
A comparison between the two great superstars of Bollywood of the 1970s – Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan – would be an extremely interesting exercise for any fan of movies and film stars.…
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Iranian pahlevani wrestling unesco recognised cultural gem
Wrestling is one of the oldest sports in the world and is a traditional sport in many countries throughout the world. It has been practiced in all ancient civilisations including Egypt and…
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Overcrowding and traffic congestion is changing Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Traffic on the streets of Hyderabad is increasing at an alarming rate. According to news reports, Hyderabad is nearing a point where its vehicle population is almost equal to its human…
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Indian Hockey at 100 years of legendary legacy for the nation
Indian hockey recently crossed the age of 100 and the event was celebrated in a grand function in New Delhi. The Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) was formed on November 7, 1925 in…
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Shubman Gill leads India against reigning test champions
Cricket lovers are going to have a feast of the game over the next few weeks because India and South Africa will battle it out in a series of Test, ODI and…
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Revealing the false origins of well known historical quotes
There are many popular quotes that are widely used by people who do not realise that the quotes have been wrongly attributed or are completely false. Often adults use these quotes to…
- Sports
The hidden sponsor: Mandira Bedi in women’s cricket rise
The 53-year-old Mandira Bedi is well known as an actress, television presenter and fashion designer. But most people do not know that it was she who put in selfless service for the…
- Sports
Women’s World Cup victory is the beginning of a new era in Indian cricket
At the stroke of the midnight hour on Sunday, the Indian women’s cricket team kept its tryst with destiny. For the first time ever, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led her squad to a historic victory…
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Jemimah Rodrigues’s magic touch leaves fans gasping in disbelief
The lively, extroverted and enthusiastic 25-year-old Navi Mumbai lass Jemimah Rodrigues has become the toast of the nation. After her match-winning knock in the ICC Women’s World Cup Semi Final against Australia,…
- News
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…
