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]ODI World Cup: Change is the name of the game
Batters and spinners have become more aggressive, and chasing hasn’t always worked.

Published on Sep 24, 2023 09:04 PM IST
Somshuvra Laha, Kolkata
'Psychologically, I feel like something has changed': Praggnanandhaa
Through last month’s history-crafting, Candidates’ tournament qualification, and breaking into the 2700 club, Praggnanandhaa has been tapping into a quiet joy

Published on Sep 24, 2023 05:08 PM IST
The India connection between the world's top MotoGP riders
Bagnaia, Martin, Bezzecchi, Binder not just rode Mahindra bike in their initial days of GP motorcycle racing but also earned their very first podiums riding it

Published on Sep 24, 2023 02:50 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Greater Noida
Asian Games: India’s Hangzhou volleyball run evokes a 1986 nostalgia trip
As giantkillers India face formidable Japan in Sunday's quarterfinals, a look back at a team of stalwarts which won the game's last medal at Seoul

Published on Sep 24, 2023 11:30 AM IST
, Mumbai
Rutvick MehtaF1 to MotoGP, the Buddh ends decade-long drought
The buzz is back at the circuit in Greater Noida that hosted three Formula One races from 2011 to 2013

Published on Sep 24, 2023 12:21 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Greater Noida
The challenges of hosting a World Cup
The scale of organising the 2023 World Cup will be double that of the 2011 edition, says former BCCI admin head Prof Ratnakar Shetty

Updated on Sep 24, 2023 06:49 AM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Esports: Charanjot Singh hopes for beginner's luck on Asiad debut
The Chandigarh youngster, who won the South Asian seeding event last month, is brimming with confidence ahead of his Asian Games debut

Published on Sep 23, 2023 09:18 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, Hangzhou
Can IPL familiarity breed World Cup success?
India is no longer alien, be it cricket or culture, for the 9 teams that will compete for the ICC trophy with India thanks to the premier T20 league

Published on Sep 23, 2023 07:54 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
The ultimate mover and shaker: Swetha Sivakumar on salt
As they melt away, salt molecules move in and out of food, draw water out of ingredients, seep into meat. Take a whirlwind ride. In this week’s Sound Bites.

Updated on Sep 23, 2023 05:22 PM IST
Project Almirah: Documenting stories of gender, sexuality, acceptance in India
How do young Indians navigate their LGBTQIA+ identity? Tackle the fear of rejection? Artist Avril Stormy Unger’s video project gathers first-person narratives.

Updated on Sep 23, 2023 05:16 PM IST
Honeyed tones: India is having a mead moment
It's the oldest alcoholic drink known to humans. It faded in the industrial age. Mead is now making a comeback, as ‘small batch’ and ‘craft’ become USPs again.

Updated on Sep 23, 2023 05:05 PM IST
The way we were: Poonam Saxena looks back on the magic of Star Trek
The Original Series sparked such a frenzy when it was aired on Doordarshan in 1984, that crowds gathered before public TV sets on Sunday mornings.

Updated on Sep 23, 2023 04:54 PM IST
Clash of the titans: Rudraneil Sengupta, on India at the Asian Games
More athletes, in more disciplines, have shown that they belong at the elite level. Could this be our best outing at the Games yet?

Updated on Sep 23, 2023 03:20 PM IST
Book Box: Gita's karma, India's boon
How other writers and readers remember the late Gita Mehta

Published on Sep 23, 2023 10:20 AM IST
Understanding the sanatana in dharma
Sanatana Dharma is a definition of what it is to be human rather than a definition of a religion. When societies change, we need to discover new moral codes

Published on Sep 23, 2023 01:32 AM IST
Not a political tool, but a Bill to empower women
Political representation is a fundamental aspect of women’s empowerment, and the government has taken steps to increase the participation of women in politics

Published on Sep 23, 2023 01:32 AM IST
Creative industries can boost economies
Arts and culture exchanges between India and the UK contribute to economic growth and foster understanding between cultures.

Published on Sep 23, 2023 01:31 AM IST
No place for hate speech
Islamophobic comments lower the dignity of Parliament and point to a larger malaise

Published on Sep 23, 2023 01:31 AM IST
Asian Games: Blocked out but hoping for a spike
Despite playing only five matches in the two years preceding the Asian Games, the Indian men's volleyball notched another big win to enter the quarters.

Published on Sep 22, 2023 10:08 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Asian Games: Legends, Pioneers, Heroes
From Lavy Pinto to Hawa Singh, we revisit some of India's finest moments at the Asian Games

Published on Sep 22, 2023 10:07 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
A World Cup without MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni's wicketkeeping was instinctive par excellence but more rewarding was the leadership that didn’t cost India a great batter

Updated on Sep 22, 2023 09:00 PM IST
Somshuvra Laha, Kolkata
Hasan Minhaj, writers, and the fabrication of truth
Comedian Hasan Minhaj has been accused of fabricating incidents from his life on his shows, leading to questions about the morality of his actions

Updated on Sep 22, 2023 08:42 PM IST
Keeping up with UP | Has NOTA been able to strike the right note?
None of the Above (NOTA) was introduced to cleanse the political system in 2013. Its sparse use in 10 years has thrown up questions about its efficacy

Published on Sep 22, 2023 08:08 PM IST
The importance of the National Green Tribunal in times of climate crisis
The guardians of our greens, this statutory body has played a pivotal role in protecting the Indian environment. Here are some of its landmark judgements

Published on Sep 22, 2023 07:19 PM IST
Women's political reservation matters, so does their vote
Will this bill make it more acceptable for women to occupy positions of power? Will this acceptability give more confidence to women voters?

Published on Sep 22, 2023 07:08 PM IST
I’m keen to see how the tussle for revenue plays out: Author of book on Reddit
Journalist Christine Lagorio-Chafkin’s We Are the Nerds tracks the rise and evolution, mistakes and pitfalls of Reddit.

Updated on Sep 22, 2023 07:06 PM IST
A laptop with no screen, another with two: New twists and turns in PC design
Laptops, desktops, tablets and even CPUs are in the midst of an era of radical design change. Vishal Mathur explores what, why, and what’s next.

Updated on Sep 22, 2023 07:01 PM IST
Why is Mamata Banerjee reluctant to endorse INDIA’s caste census agenda?
Experts say that any revision in quotas may take on a communal colour since both Hindus and Muslims are part of the lists of Other Backward Classes

Published on Sep 22, 2023 06:56 PM IST
Mods, memes, morality: The Reddit story, in trivia
Which are the most popular subreddits? Why are photos of comedian John Oliver flooding the site? How did a videogame company set a world record? Take a look.

Updated on Sep 23, 2023 01:41 PM IST
How Indian liquor brands are cracking the label code
In the past three years, around two dozen gin and over half a dozen rum brands have come up. On the shelves, they must jostle for your attention - and loyalty

Published on Sep 22, 2023 06:32 PM IST