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If Covid Vanished, JSL Lifestyle's Rajesh Mohata would like to visit Turkey and see Fifa World Cup 2022

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If Covid Vanished, JSL Lifestyle's Rajesh Mohata would like to visit Turkey and see Fifa World Cup 2022

Rajesh Mohata, CEO and Executive Director, Jindal Stainless Lifestyle Limited (JSLL), on things he’d like to do post-Covid.

Virat Kohli captaincy end: Is talk of a Mumbai lobby lazy stereotyping?

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Virat Kohli captaincy end: Is talk of a Mumbai lobby lazy stereotyping?

In an era when money and ability are no longer concentrated in the metros, the old ‘lobby’ theories are simply not relevant.

If Covid vanished, Acer's Harish Kohli would like to meet Elon Musk, travel to NZ

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If Covid vanished, Acer's Harish Kohli would like to meet Elon Musk, travel to NZ

Harish Kohli, MD, Acer India, shares his wish list for life after Covid.

The Indian-American playing a key role in Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' trial

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The Indian-American playing a key role in Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' trial

Surekha Gangakhedkar, an ex-Theranos scientist, testified in court on September 17 that Holmes pushed her to validate test results regardless of their accuracy.

IPL: Mumbai Indians' new slogan ‘Aplya Family Cha’ is packed with local flavour

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IPL: Mumbai Indians' new slogan ‘Aplya Family Cha’ is packed with local flavour

On September 15, Mumbai Indians launched a promo with the slogan ‘Aplya Family Cha’ (From Our Family). Over time, franchises and the tournament itself have used local flavour to connect with fans.

Grand twist, no Grand Slam

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Grand twist, no Grand Slam

Racing through his service games and matching Novak Djokovic in baseline exchanges, Daniil Medvedev scored an upset for the ages

Sex before a game is okay, but sleeping must be solo: Ronaldo’s sleep guru

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Sex before a game is okay, but sleeping must be solo: Ronaldo’s sleep guru

As Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Manchester United, revisiting the advice of his sleep guru.

Luck saved Cantor CEO Howard Lutnick on 9/11, then he saved the company

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Luck saved Cantor CEO Howard Lutnick on 9/11, then he saved the company

On the morning of September 11, 2001, Howard Lutnick of Cantor Fitzegerald tweaked his schedule to drop his son off at school. It saved his life. His 658 colleagues, who were in office when the first plane hit, were not so lucky.

If Covid Vanished | Bukhara, Bangkok, and learning languages

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If Covid Vanished | Bukhara, Bangkok, and learning languages

Anil Bhasin, Managing Director and Vice-President, India and South Asia, UiPath, shares his wishlist for life after Covid.

Taarak Mehta, bowl-out practice: From the files of M.S. Dhoni, the mentor

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Taarak Mehta, bowl-out practice: From the files of M.S. Dhoni, the mentor

What could M.S. Dhoni bring to the dressing room in his new role as a mentor? Breaking down a task into small parts, for one.

Take a chance on cashless, and other business lessons from ABBA

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Take a chance on cashless, and other business lessons from ABBA

From earning in oil to helping make Sweden cashless, the iconic band, which announced a comeback release in November, has made an impact on the way business is done.

If Covid Vanished, Baazi Games’ Navkiran Singh would like to invite Messi home and talk about his transfer

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If Covid Vanished, Baazi Games’ Navkiran Singh would like to invite Messi home and talk about his transfer

Baazi Games CEO Navkiran Singh on whom he’d throw his doors open to in a post-pandemic world.

The good, the bladder, the ugly: With Tsitsipas, it’s not just about the toilet breaks

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The good, the bladder, the ugly: With Tsitsipas, it’s not just about the toilet breaks

Tennis authorities are to blame for the vagueness of the bathroom rule. But Tsitsipas has exploited it a few times too many, and his gamesmanship also extends to other types of misbehaviour.

After the Oddfather, the Oddfounder: Elizabeth Holmes' fraud trial begins

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After the Oddfather, the Oddfounder: Elizabeth Holmes' fraud trial begins

The cultivated persona and deception of Elizabeth Holmes, whose trial for fraud began on Tuesday, elicits comparisons to psycho-thriller characters and a peculiar mob boss

If Covid Vanished | A hotelier’s post-Covid wish list: World T20, Wimbledon and the Italian coast

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If Covid Vanished | A hotelier’s post-Covid wish list: World T20, Wimbledon and the Italian coast

Nikhil Sharma of Wyndham Hotels would like to travel, attend elite sports events and meet Sadhguru.

Business lessons from DAZN, a streaming service being called the ‘Netflix of sports’

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Business lessons from DAZN, a streaming service being called the ‘Netflix of sports’

DAZN is shaking up the sports streaming market by taking on big networks. Here are some rules of survival and success from its story.

When Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts watched Virat Kohli and team

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When Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts watched Virat Kohli and team

Watts passed away on August 24. He enjoyed cricket, and was at The Oval, along with Mick Jagger, to watch India play Australia in the 2019 World Cup, and attended many other games.

If Covid Vanished | PayTM's Vijay Shekhar Sharma is Ezeepay founder Shams Tabrej’s dream guest

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If Covid Vanished | PayTM's Vijay Shekhar Sharma is Ezeepay founder Shams Tabrej’s dream guest

Ezeepay founder and CEO Shams Tabrej's wish list for life after Covid includes a meal in an open-air restaurant, karaoke, and putting aside more money for investment and savings.

P.V. Sindhu joins Michael Jordan, Pele, Muhammad Ali in image rights battle

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P.V. Sindhu joins Michael Jordan, Pele, Muhammad Ali in image rights battle

As P.V. Sindhu challenges companies that promoted themselves in the guise of congratulating her, she becomes yet another case of a famous athlete needing legal recourse to protect image rights.

Hockey as a property can skyrocket, but we need to win regularly: Viren Rasquinha

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Hockey as a property can skyrocket, but we need to win regularly: Viren Rasquinha

Rasquinha credits teamwork by stakeholders, player fitness and the mental strength of our athletes for the spectacular performances by both the men's and women's hockey teams at Tokyo.

Thanks to GPS data, the Indian men's hockey team had a date with history

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Thanks to GPS data, the Indian men's hockey team had a date with history

GPS tracking in sports may not be new, but time has not diminished its importance. The Indian hockey team used it extensively to prepare for the Olympics.

Javelin throw: A break down of Neeraj Chopra’s epic hurl in Tokyo

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Javelin throw: A break down of Neeraj Chopra’s epic hurl in Tokyo

Neeraj Chopra threw the weight of five cricket balls, at 100kmh, across the equivalent of four cricket pitches.

If Covid Vanished | Messi, Federer and LeBron on Clear founder-CEO Archit Gupta’s imaginary guestlist

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If Covid Vanished | Messi, Federer and LeBron on Clear founder-CEO Archit Gupta’s imaginary guestlist

The sport-loving founder CEO of Clear, Archit Gupta, on why he’d like to pick the brains of top athletes, and why Kyoto is on his travel plans.

The devil wears vegan leather

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The devil wears vegan leather

Hollywood stars such as Catherine Zeta Jones and Natalie Portman have backed vegan leather manufacturing. But where is vegan leather coming from? The answer – startups making quality materials from pineapple, mushroom, cactus and other plants.

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