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Morning Stars | Breakfast with PM Modi, Deepak Parekh and Ratan Tata on wish list of Manish Jaiswal
Grihum Housing Finance CEO Manish Jaiswal shares his grandfather used to say that 3.30-5.30 am is Brahma Muhurta, the Creator’s Time. So he rises early every day to rendezvous with the universe.
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M.S. Dhoni, H.S. Prannoy: How and why banks pick athletes as brand ambassadors
The recent tie-ups between former Indian cricket captain M.S. Dhoni and SBI and badminton star H.S. Prannoy and Federal Bank are a continuation of a tradition.
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Morning Stars | Savita Punia: As captain, the energy starts with me
The Indian women’s hockey captain on the importance of radiating positivity on the morning of a big match, and why friends call her a boring eater.
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Talking issues and curry with World Athletics president Sebastian Coe
In Mumbai for the IOC Session, the “quarter-Indian” Olympic legend and World Athletics chief shared his thoughts on a variety of subjects.
BOOKS
Yoga Institute director Hansaji Yogendra on Hindi translation of her book & tips on healthy living
Life has thrown many challenges at the Yoga Institute director and popular YouTuber, including the loss of a son. But the 76-year-old, who recently launched the Hindi version of her book, takes everything in her stride.
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If Covid Vanished | Organic India's Subrata Dutta would like to attend the ABBA Reunion Concert
Subrata Dutta, Group MD, Organic India, talks about his wishlist for life post Covid.
CRICKET
Gary Kirsten: ‘There definitely is that belief (that Gujarat Titans can go all the way)’
"We now understand what the personality of the team is, what our performance flow is as a team and how each guy performs at his best." - Gary Kirsten on the Gujarat Titans
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iPod revolution: Eras in the palm of your hand
The iPod could hold 1,000 songs, in high-quality sound. Alanis Morissette, Morcheeba, Kishore, Lata, Beatles, MJ, '60s, '70s, '80s. Entire eras could fit in the palm of your hand.
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Carlos Alcaraz: The boy who did the impossible
Spain's 19-year-old tennis sensation is not a boring power machine who thrashes away from the baseline. Yes, heavy groundstrokes are the foundation of his arsenal. But he also has Roger Federer like flair.
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Boris Becker, through the Indian lens
From Wimbledon 1985 to Chennai Open and a Siyaram’s ad with Diya Mirza, what Boris Becker, in prison for hiding assets, meant to Indian fans.
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Morning Stars | Ajinkya Rahane: ‘On free mornings, I like to journal my thoughts’
"I enjoy watching the sun rise from our balcony back home and having a nice little breakfast while relaxing with my family."
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If Covid Vanished | Visiting Austria, resuming office cricket on Arijeet Talapatra’s post-Covid wish list
Transsion India CEO Arijeet Talapatra says he would like to brush up on AI to save time and money, and see the Republic Day parade, among other things, as Covid becomes less of a threat.
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Badminton star Lakshya Sen: From Almora to All England finals
What drives Lakshya Sen, the first Indian since Saina Nehwal in 2015, and the first Indian man since P. Gopichand in 2001, to reach the All England final.
CRICKET
Gujarat Titans go on sponsor signing spree; launch team jersey
Electric scooter manufacturers Ather Energy have signed up as principal partner in a multi-year deal. The Titans have also signed nine associate partners.
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Sunil Gavaskar: 2021 among most memorable years for Indian sports
As chairman of the jury for a forthcoming sports awards, the former India captain tipped his hat to India’s Olympic and cricketing performances in 2021.
CRICKET
On Women’s Day, a nod to Sharad Pawar’s contribution to women’s cricket
Ratnakar Shetty, the former BCCI stalwart, said at his book launch that women’s cricket wouldn’t be what it is now without Sharad Pawar.
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‘The player has no choice but to go into a shell’: Ravi Shastri
At the launch of former media baron Khalid-A-H Ansari’s memoir, the ex-India coach weighed in on media-player relationship.
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Boost for sports careers as UGC to recognize sports science, management degrees
Bachelor’s and Master’s in Sports Science, Sports Management to be recognized degrees.
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Success, but at what cost? asks actor playing Travis Kalanick in a new show
As ‘Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber’ gets ready for release on February 27, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who plays Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick, shares his views on the controversial CEO.
CRICKET
Sanjay Manjrekar: ‘We had a Sunday Club where players, journalists partied together, but times have changed’
Following Wriddhiman Saha episode, we ask Sanjay Manjrekar his take on the player-media dynamic in Indian cricket.
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At least, Wriddhiman Saha was shown some courtesy
Tendulkar, Dravid, and Ganguly are some heavyweights of Indian cricket who lost their captaincy or their place in the team without proper explanation from management.
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If Covid vanished, Abhinav Jindal would go to F1 races, seek more human connection
When normalcy returns, Abhinav Jindal, CEO and founder, Kimaya Himalayan, would like to explore different places and seek new experiences. Here's his wishlist for life after Covid.
CRICKET
IPL auction 2022 | Ishan Kishan, Avesh Khan: Two desi success stories
For all its faults and gaudiness, the IPL has made cricket even more Indian.
CRICKET
Cricketer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to launch NFTs
Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s NFTs will be available on Rario, a cricket digital collectibles platform backed by investors like Polygon Studios, Kingsway Capital, and Thiel Capital, among other.
