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World Radio Day 2022 | Score kya hua? How radio thrilled the masses near and afar
Once when MAK Pataudi got out for one, the first star of radio commentary in India Bobby Talyarkan said on air: ‘Pataudi is out 99 runs short of an expected century’.
TRENDS
Opposites attract: The unusual pairing between Rafael Nadal and Richard Mille watches
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal is famously grounded. His tie-up with the extravagant Richard Mille was surprising to begin with. Both have endured the test of time.
CRICKET
India's 1000th ODI: How World Cup 1987 changed the business of cricket
N.K.P. Salve was refused two extra tickets at World Cup 1983. He went on to help India win the rights to host the 1987 edition, and ODI as a format and Indian cricket grew manifold.
CRICKET
If Covid Vanished | Cricketer Punam Raut: ‘I would invite my teammates home for Maharashtrian seafood’
Indian women’s team cricketer Punam Raut shares her wish list for life after the pandemic.
CRICKET
Morning Stars | Early to bed, idli to rise: How Mayank Agarwal starts his day
Meditation, Sudoku and a South Indian breakfast are the among cricketer's favourite things to begin the day.
TRENDS
Sania Mirza, India’s best modern era singles player, male or female
Sania Mirza was ranked No. 27 in singles, defeated Grand Slam winners and reached the 4th round of a major. Not since the 1980s has an Indian player posted such results, something which gets overlooked due to her doubles chapter.
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Morning Stars | Sabeer Bhatia: ‘People should look into basic computer science, AI, and machine learning courses’
Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia, whose new venture is aimed at helping job seekers, shares some tips for success, and tells us how he starts his day.
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If Covid Vanished | Iceland, Coldplay and ‘Imagine’ are on Aditi Handa's mind
Aditi Handa, co-founder and head baker, The Baker’s Dozen, on her wishlist once Covid becomes manageable.
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When Manchester United CEO Richard Arnold spoke about India plans, gave career advice
Richard Arnold, who takes over as Manchester United CEO in Februrary, had spoken to the Shiv Nadar Foundation in 2020, offering his take on excellence, careers and success.
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Virat Kohli: A legend with relatable struggles
Athletes do things mere mortals can’t. But they are very much like us when they too have to sort their heads out.
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A young billionaire and a Jordan fan are behind the crypto ads at Super Bowl
FTX and Crypto.com are both betting big on sports, as the target audience is more or less the same – young, male, tech-savvy. Both have booked ad spots in this year's Super Bowl.
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Business lesson from NFL legend and video game pioneer John Madden: never compromise on authenticity
Respect for football, attention to detail and an inimitable personality made John Madden a sports and pop culture icon, whose video game has earned $7 billion.
TRENDS
Australian Open 2022 | Not the Djokovic we know
The tennis great’s expectation that he be allowed to play the Australian Open without taking the Covid vaccine smacks of the very traits he has eschewed – vanity and elitism.
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Covid impact: Zaheer Khan, Mahesh Bhupathi, among others, on major ways in which sports has changed
Covid impact: Immunity awareness, training and travel among long-term changes in sport.
TRENDS
Balwinder Singh Sandhu: ‘The ball pitched where I wanted it to pitch. Gordon Greenidge made it memorable’
As Kapil’s Devils prepare to watch the premiere of ‘83’ on December 22, Balwinder Singh Sandhu talks about his famous delivery and about training the cast.
BUSINESS
'I don’t think anyone just looks at a cricketer’s face and puts in money' — Zaheer Khan
Cricketer Zaheer Khan on life and learnings as a fitness entrepreneur, and his goal of converting downloads into daily active users.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
How a yoga pose helped NBA star Steph Curry become a record-breaker
Steph Curry, 33, became the highest scorer of three-pointers in history (2,974) on December 14. But Curry and his clutch shot-making, and several honours, almost did not happen.
CRICKET
Off-side god Sourav Ganguly not moving his feet
Sourav Ganguly the player and captain was dynamic. As BCCI president, however, he has been a disappointment
TRENDS
Where’s the ‘fun of life’? Ask Will Smith
It’s in a family having a crazy dream and having fun chasing it, just like the Williams sisters (Serena and Venus Williams) and their father Richard, whom Will Smith plays in the film ‘King Richard’.
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Morning Stars | Lovlina Borgohain: Sting like a bee, sleep like a baby
Olympic boxing bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain on how adequate rest helps her deliver the knockout punch.
CRICKET
Indian cricket and its game of thrones
Rohit Sharma has replaced Virat Kohli as captain in all of white-ball cricket. This was expected, yet there is a huge fuss and discussion over the move.
TRENDS
Morning Stars | Mirabai Chanu: ‘I’d like to have breakfast with Salman Khan’
Mirabai Chanu, Olympic silver medallist, on how she begins her day.
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How Formula One pioneer Sir Frank Williams faced adversity
Wheelchair bound for over three decades, F1 pioneer Sir Frank Williams survived setbacks with a combination of old-world stoicism and professional ambitions.
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Getting two more followers will not heal you: Zlatan
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s life rules: Have a purpose, stay in the present, be genuine.
