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Three Iranian superstars enriched Indian football and awed the audiences
Throughout history, relations between India and Persia were marked by diplomatic, commercial, and cultural exchanges. The ties stretch back to ancient times and the cultural synthesis that emerged influenced Indian literature, architecture,…
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M.J. Gopalan chose cricket over hockey; it turned out to be a disaster
In the years before India became independent, one of the nation’s best all-around sports persons was a man named M.J. Gopalan. He was born in the Chingleput district in Tamil Nadu, but…
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Film Lagaan changed the mindset of Bollywood filmmakers, set a new trend
The highly popular film Lagaan: Once upon a time in India, completed 24 years on June 15, 2025. In many ways, it was a path-breaking movie which opened the doors for other…
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Cricket: Rainbow Nation unfurls its glorious colours for the world to view with awe
South Africa’s glorious triumph in the World Test Championship will be a huge morale booster for cricket in the country. It’s likely to be as significant as the 1983 World Cup victory…
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Cricket: Playing for Hyderabad was the most enjoyable experience in life, says Abbas Ali Baig
The 1970s were undoubtedly the golden period of Hyderabad cricket. The state had a star-studded team and an abundance of talent. That is why, when the Indian team went on a tour…
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Coach SM Arif suggests ‘necessary rest’ for players to end slide in Indian badminton
The recently conducted Indonesian badminton tournament ended on a disastrous note for India. This prestigious event, which carries total prize money of 1.45 million USD, is a part of the BWF World…
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Dhyan Chand and teammates leveraged popularity to collect funds for quake victims in 1935
Exactly 90 years ago, during May and June 1935, the Indian hockey team was in New Zealand and Australia to play a series of matches against the host countries’ national teams, and…
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Sensing tigers: Valmik Thapar had uncanny ties with animals; left an indelible mark on wildlife
For thousands of years, human beings used to be terrified of tigers whenever they ventured into the jungles. Tigers were the apex predators. They were strong, fast and intelligent. But in modern…
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Cricket: Siraj is on the verge of reaching a milestone; may do it in England
Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj is on the verge of reaching a personal milestone and he may achieve this mark during the forthcoming series against England. At present his tally of wickets in…
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Legendary actor, film-maker Clint Eastwood is 95; he has no plans to retire
On 31 May 2025, one of Hollywood’s greatest film personalities – Clint Eastwood – celebrated his 95th birthday. His journey began in 1955 when he made his first appearance in a film…
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Football: Egyptian King Mo Salah rules English football; what qualities make him great?
We have often heard the famous quote from Shakespeare, “Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them.” Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah, popularly called Mo Salah and…
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Cricket: New look Indian team ready to tame English lions in their own den
India’s Test cricket is about to enter a bold new era. After many years there is no Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli or Mohammed Shami in the lineup. The BCCI selectors led by…
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Braveheart Banu Mushtaq’s courageous journey to the top of world literature will inspire others
Multi-talented Kannada writer, lawyer, and social activist, 77-year-old Banu Mushtaq, has pulled off an incredible feat by lifting the prestigious International Booker Prize for her collection of twelve short stories in a…
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Satyajit Ray’s film Aranyer Din Ratri leaves European audiences in raptures
Legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s movie Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and Nights in the Forest) created a sensation when it was screened in the Classics section at the Cannes Film Festival recently. Two…
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Running star Md Afsal has ability to take Indian athletics to pinnacle of glory
The Indian media is focused on cricket. In the process, achievers in other sports are often denied the limelight. One such person who has not been given his due is India’s most…
