- Opinions
True to its name, Mango, the King of Fruits, continues to play a role in politics and trade deals
The mango’s rise to worldwide popularity can be traced back to its origins in the Indian subcontinent more than 4000 years ago. Over the years, a host of stories and incidents have…
- Sports
AP plans to build India’s biggest cricket stadium, set to become major sports hub
While the Hyderabad Cricket Association is drowning in a sea of controversies, the neighbouring Andhra Cricket Association is making significant strides in the development of cricket. It is charging ahead with the…
- News
IPL: BCCI sounds red alert on match fixing; Hyderabad-based man under scanner
The spectre of match fixing has raised its head again in Indian cricket. This time it happened in the ongoing IPL tournament. In a worrying development, the BCCI has sounded a red…
- Featured News
Cricket: Big relief for Vinod Kambli as batting legend Gavaskar creates rescue package
Ex-cricketer Vinod Kambli is a relieved man now. Many of his financial worries have ended thanks to the initiative taken by former batting legend Sunil Gavaskar. The former India player, who had…
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Legendary Cuban boxer Stevenson rejected humongous wealth to retain honour for his country
Nowadays, with the IPL in progress, almost daily, we read news about how much money different players have earned. Some of them have not even played a single match for India but…
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Opinion: MS Dhoni, a legend of his time, has overstayed his welcome
In the emotionally supercharged world of modern sport, it doesn’t take long for a player to be transformed from a hero into a villain. Just a few bad performances can change the…
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Cricket: Irfan Pathan’s sacking reflects BCCI’s intolerance for ‘contrary’ opinions
The ongoing 2025 season of the IPL has thrown up quite a few surprises, not only in the field but also in the commentators’ box. For the first time, we are seeing…
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Cricket: Unsung Aussie batsman Johnny Taylor was Don Bradman’s role model
When he was playing, Sir Don Bradman was the idol of every young cricketer. But who was Bradman’s idol? That is a question which many people will find difficult to answer. Well,…
- Featured News
IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad has sunk to the bottom; can it climb back?
After a brilliant start, Sunrisers Hyderabad has hit a rough patch in the ongoing 2025 IPL tournament. After four losses in a row, SRH is lying at the bottom of the points…
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Football fever building up as ‘Messi Magic’ is set to unfold on Indian soil this year
A wave of excitement is sweeping across football circles in India. Fans are eagerly awaiting a great moment that will unfold in a few months. The Indian football team’s performance has touched…
- News
Cricket: Devious plans afoot to erase legacy of former India captain MAK Pataudi
In a shocking move, the BCCI and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are planning to pull out the prestigious Pataudi trophy, which was until now awarded to the winner of…
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Cricket: New yield of stars light up the skies of IPL 2025
Every year the IPL season throws up a handful of exciting new players who light up the skies with their spectacular fireworks in batting and destructive bowling. This year has been no…
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Tribute to Hindi films from Romania: Maria made Indian songs popular across globe; Indira Gandhi loved her
Back in the 1960s and 1970s, there lived in Romania a woman named Maria Armarghioalei who fell deeply in love with Hindi film music. She learned its nuances and acquired such mastery…
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Never-say-die Indian bodybuilder gets recognition from Arnold Schwarzenegger
Most of us have seen fitness trainers. They are very strong and well built. Their very appearance inspires trainees to aspire to build a body like theirs. So it would be very difficult for…
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Cricket: Sunrisers Hyderabad lead the way in showcasing batting strength in IPL
IPL 2025 has got off to a rollicking start. In its very first outing, Sunrisers Hyderabad chalked up a huge total and recorded an impressive win in its opening match. Former player…
