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Rhodes scholar, Sr. Research Fellow at the Univ. of Central Lancashire & Adjunct Professor Monash University Melbourne.
VOICES
| 6-minute read
RIP David Washbrook: Historian, scholar, mentor par excellence
It isn't as if David Washbrook and I spoke to each other every day. In fact, we did not for months. But between 2001 and 2021, we knew that we were always there for each other. He was my mentor and also a dear friend.
SPORTS
| 4-minute read
Balbir Singh Sr’s highest hour: Winning the 1952 Olympic Gold for India
Three consecutive Olympic gold medals don’t come easy and in Balbir Singh Senior’s case, the gold medal was adorned with three hat-tricks, making it that much more special.
VARIETY
| 5-minute read
A true nationalist hero: Balbir Singh Senior and the 1948 London Olympic Gold
Hockey legend Balbir Singh Senior was hailed by the nation for his two goals and feted as the new star in Indian hockey.
SPORTS
| 4-minute read
Goodbye, Chuni Goswami: India’s greatest all-round sportsman
Chuni Goswami would come home as a footballer, have dinner and get up the next morning as a cricketer. It came naturally to him.
SPORTS
| 3-minute read
Virat, Sachin, Sourav's patriotism has nothing to do with their corona donations
Every cricketer has faced the wrath of the social media police for not coming out in the open and stating if they have donated and how much they have donated.
SPORTS
| 5-minute read
Ramakant Achrekar, the guru who gave Cricket Sachin Tendulkar
It takes talent to nurture and mentor talent. Coach Achrekar was one such being who gave India a Bharat Ratna and other remarkable cricketers.
SPORTS
| 4-minute read
Medal rush at Asian Games: For a new India, playing to win, not just to participate, is the mantra
Jakarta 2018 shows a new Indian squad fierce in its pursuit of excellence and triumph. Our athletes clearly aim to climb the winning podium now.
SPORTS
| 3-minute read
Why IPL 2018 final telecast in 8 languages and women's exhibition game are steps in the right direction
The exhibition game could be a stepping stone towards a full-fledged women's IPL some years down the line.
SPORTS
| 4-minute read
Why I'm glad IPL matches have been moved out of Chennai
Scenes of goons beating up cricket fans in the name of the Cauvery issue will not just go away.
SPORTS
| 4-minute read