- Sports
Virat Kohli who is under attack for ‘poor performance’ gets support from Babar Azam in Pakistan
The beleaguered Indian ace Virat Kohli has been the subject of intense debate over the last few weeks. His form has dipped alarmingly and there are those who are calling for his dismissal.…
- Featured News
Mughal princess Roshanara is linked with cricket; Mohun Bagan beat Great Britain team
There have been many unusual incidents and strange facts in Indian sports which have been lost in the mists of history. The passing of the years have relegated these events to the background and the present generation…
- Entertainment
Dilip Kumar: An actor worthy of admiration for generations to come
Since the dawn of art and literature, many poets have written in glowing praise about the lustrous hair of beautiful women. In films too this aspect of their beauty has often been lauded.…
- Hyderabad
Cricketers were lucky to have a mentor like Ghulam Ahmed, says Azharuddin
The memories of Ghulam Ahmed and his outstanding achievements can never fade from the minds of all those who knew him. Players and administrators who interacted with him remember his sterling qualities, good…
- Sports
The legend of Ghulam Ahmed turns 100; he was like Caeser, not born again
The contribution of Ghulam Ahmed to cricket in Hyderabad and India is extremely difficult to quantify in mere words. He was a legendary player, inspirational leader, far thinking administrator and a very capable…
- India
Sarfaraz Khan: The fast rising star may shine for Team India soon
The city of Mumbai has produced many top class cricketers. When we think of Mumbai, the names of cricketers that come to mind immediately are those of Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar. There are…
- Featured News
Senior umpire Parthasarathy recalls an instance of blatant favouritism by BCCI
In any battle on the sports field the umpire plays a crucial role. A good umpire can add to the value of the contest while an inefficient umpire can ruin the game. But the…
- Featured News
Incredible story of how a son brought home the medal that his father had sacrificed for him 28 years ago
Sometimes we come across very strange events in life which seem to indicate the role of a power that rules over our destiny. Films have often portrayed such dramatic incidents in their…
- World
Schwarzenegger recommends vegan food for champions; diet debate rages
Since time immemorial, human history and mythology abound with stories of legendary strongmen. In ancient Greece there is the story of the famed wrestler Milo of Croton who could pick up an Ox…
- India
WB: Manoj Tiwary blends fiery politics and hard-hitting cricket
There have been some successful sportsmen who have taken to politics after quitting sports. As examples, we can see former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and our Indian cricketers Kirti Azad and…
- Featured News
Mithali Raj’s advice can be of invaluable help to Hyderabad cricket, says Shivlal Yadav.
Abhijit Sen Gupta Former Test cricketer N. Shivlal Yadav who has also served the HCA and BCCI in various capacities, made an interesting point after he came to hear about the retirement…
- Opinions
Sultan Khan–Greatest chess hero in undivided India
The recent success of Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa the 16-year-old chess prodigy, has brought the game of 64 squares back into the news headlines. The young Indian recently defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen for the…
- India
Hyderabad cricket is in dumps; rampant favouritism in selection is the cause, says Noel David
Now that the excitement and intoxication of the IPL has ended, it is time to pay attention to the nitty-gritty of domestic cricket and address the serious flaws that exist in many state associations…
- India
How films helped integrate foreign folklore and Indian culture
As we all know, India and the Indian subcontinent in general, is a land of stories. There are innumerable tales that we have heard from childhood and the remarkable thing is that in…
- India
Chetna Sharma, the woman Bahubali who frightens male rivals with her brawn and brain
The word Bahubali denotes a person with strong arms. In some Indian folk tales, the term was applied to any man who could display great strength and film director S.S. Rajamouli made the name famous…
