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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…
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Cricket: Bob Simpson, who built the great Aussie victory machine, is no more
With the death of Bob Simpson, Australian cricket has lost a giant personality. He was one of the most influential figures in the history of Australian cricket as a player, captain, and…
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Remembering Col. Rangaraj of OU; his example of study and service is unique
The popular image of a Great War hero is that of an army man brandishing an AK-47 rifle and facing the enemy with ferocious determination. We have seen countless films and read…
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Former top-notch wicket-keeper Syed Kirmani exposes BCCI’s double standards
With befitting fanfare, Syed Kirmani’s autobiography titled Stumped – Life Behind and Beyond the Twenty-two yards, was launched in Hyderabad at a glittering ceremony on Sunday. As reported in these columns, there…
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Amjad Khan redefined role of villain in Sholay; Gabbar Singh was based on a real dacoit
The epic action adventure film Sholay will complete 50 years on August 15, 2025. After it was released on Independence Day in 1975, it quickly became the top-grossing Hindi film of the…
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Football: New coach Khalid Jamil may be the inspiring figure that India badly needs
After decades, the Indian football team players will have an Indian coach to guide them. The man who has been selected for this task is Khalid Jamil, a 48- year-old former midfield…
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Cricket: Lion-hearted Siraj confirmed his stature as India’s main strike bowler
During the recently concluded tour of England, Mohammed Siraj has confirmed his stature as India’s most important strike bowler. His presence in the team made up for the absence of Jasprit Bumrah,…
