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Sudden deaths strike successful bodybuilders; No plausible reason found so far
Almost unnoticed, a strange and deadly phenomenon has crept into the sport of bodybuilding. Many young and successful bodybuilders, in the prime of their careers, have lost their lives due to sudden, unexplained…
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Maruti 800, most loved car in India, fades away; its popularity was unmatched for 40 years
On 14th December 1983, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi handed over the keys of the first ever Maruti Suzuki 800 to a buyer named Harpal Singh, an Indian Airlines employee, who…
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South Africa’s cricket legend Jonty Rhodes is in India for a long stay; BCCI should involve him for coaching
While the Indian cricket team is now in South Africa to play a series of matches there, one famous former cricketer from that country is now in India and plans to stay here for a few months.…
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Cricket: African safari begins soon; opportunity for young guns to blaze
The Indian cricket team’s forthcoming tour of South Africa will be a significant one for many players. A few of the trusted hands who have taken Indian cricket to dizzy heights are nearing the end…
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Thank you Marti for developing mobile phones; the users wish you many more productive years
The mobile phone has become an essential requirement in modern-day life. We rely on our phones for doing our bank work, sending and receiving emails as well as messages and videos, clicking photos,…
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A man is known by the clothes he wears; one can see this phrase practiced in India
There is a well-known saying that ‘clothes make the man’. There is no doubt that what we wear creates an image of ourselves in the minds of the people with whom we…
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Silkyara heroes: Where sophisticated machines failed, Munna Bhai and his friends succeeded
Ultimately, human determination, daring and ingenuity succeeded where powerful machines had failed. Forty one workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel are alive today because of the bravery of a dozen heroes who entered the…
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Don Bradman was clean bowled by Lala Amarnath’s charming personality
On 30th November, 1928, Don Bradman walked into the field at the Brisbane cricket ground to play in his first Test match. He did not distinguish himself in his first match and scored…
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Will Sourav Ganguly join politics? Mamata Banerjee’s enticements may work
For a retired cricketer, the profession of politics can be a sticky wicket to bat on. But former India captain and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has managed to negotiate the bouncers and…
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Tigress Khairi sacrificed her life to protect humans; an unusual story of love and compassion
The relationship between humans and tigers has led to many tales of adventure chronicled by Jim Corbett, Kenneth Anderson and several others. But there is another lesser known story that is unique. It is about…
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World Cup is money spinner; cricket has become lucrative field for many
When India played its very first Test match in 1932 against England, the batsman who faced the first ball for India was Janardhan Navle. He was a security guard in a factory…
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Cricket Post Mortem: Men from Down Under emerge on top; what went wrong for India?
The post mortem and analysis of India’s unexpected loss to Australia in the final of the ICC World Cup will go on for several days. Did India underestimate the Aussie fighting spirit? Did India…
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Cricket: Shami, a small-town boy whose story is an inspiration against all odds
Today Mohammed Shami is as important to the Indian cricket team as Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma. If Shami is not present, India’s bowling line up will have a huge cavity which…
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Virat, Shami and Shreyas played key roles for India; what were the factors behind their success?
In the novel The Three Musketeers, penned by the famous French author Alexandre Dumas in 1844, courage and teamwork are the hallmarks of the musketeers. They live by the motto: “All for…
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Complacency, overconfidence could be India’s biggest danger in battle against New Zealand
India is now the de facto super power in world cricket. The way it has played in the ongoing ICC World Cup, it seems sure to win the trophy. None of the other…