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A decade of Novak Djokovic, a decade of gluten-free diet, and a bizarre test
In 2010, Dr Igor Cetojevic performed a simple but unscientific test on Novak Djokovic. He asked him to hold a slice of bread against his stomach and raise his other arm. The arm felt weak. Djokovic went gluten free and introduced several mindfulness routines to his methods. A decade on, he is still winning.
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The lesson Virat Kohli takes from football
The Indian cricket captain likes to see how top clubs work towards collective excellence.
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French Open 2021 | Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic, the closest tennis comes to boxing
Djokovic leads the rivalry 29-28, but Nadal is 7-1 against him in Paris, and has the edge once again.
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Virender Sehwag: 'I was thinking about getting into online coaching since 2004/5'
Virender Sehwag and Sanjay Bangar launched a subscription-based cricket instruction app on June 9. Among other things, Sehwag spoke about the financial challenge of bringing 33 cricket stars on board.
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Ollie Robinson and his footballing counterpart Declan Gallagher
Ollie Robinson and Declan Gallagher both were guilty of reckless actions eight years ago. But while Robinson is currently suspended from cricket, Gallagher, having done his penance, is ready to play Euro 2020.
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Luxury boss Brunello Cucinelli feeds his employees well, and wants them to go home at 5.30 pm
Brunello Cucinelli’s Italian countryside HQ, with wine and cheese lunches and a compassionate leader, is one of the world’s best workplaces. This year, Cucinelli, who grew up poor, is donating € 30 million worth of unsold clothes to charity.
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Aakash Chopra gives 55-45 edge to NZ in upcoming India vs New Zealand Test, and advises content creators to not be clones
English conditions and better preparation give New Zealand a narrow advantage over India, says Aakash Chopra. He also has a few words of advice for aspiring cricket commentators or content creators.
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Virat Kohli: ‘There has to be a channel open for players to tell management, "I’m not feeling right in the head, I need a break’”
The Indian skipper reiterates importance of mental health before departing to the UK for the World Test Championship final.
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A new Alex Ferguson documentary, and the Indian doctor who saved him
A documentary on the Manchester United legend, made by his son Jason, has just arrived on screens. It features Kuriakose Joshi George, the Indian neurosurgeon who helped save Ferguson’s life after his near fatal brain haemorrhage.
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36 all out cricket score or a Naomi Osaka tennis match, don’t you want to hear the players' thoughts?
The post-match press conference is a routine 10-minute affair. It goes beyond the media, as it also informs fans, coaches, sponsors and documentary makers.
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World Wine Day 2021: ‘The options are endless, you can launch your own wine some day’
Shehan Minocher, one of India’s young wine ambassadors, is bullish about career prospects in the industry, as long as you have a relevant degree, communication skills and a passion for the subject.
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Interview: Terry Phelan picks Manchester City as his favourite to win UEFA Champions League final this weekend
Former World Cupper and FA Cup winner believes possession football could help Man City tire out Chelsea in the Champions League final. Phelan also has advice for kids wanting to be commentators – “Be yourself”
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Morning Stars | For ace shuttler PV Sindhu, mornings are for court practice, fast music and dosa
PV Sindhu is used to late-night flights; but when she is in training, the day starts early for the Olympic silver medalist.
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How to become CEO despite skipping college, and talk to the likes of Steve Jobs
Fender guitars boss Andy Mooney figured out that companies were run by the finance chaps. So he only studied accounts and gave the rest of college a pass. He also met Steve Jobs and learnt something valuable from him.
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When was the last time you bought or wore formal wear?
The suit lies more or less unused in the wardrobe of some members of the corporate and startup set.
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‘Health, family and friends first, career later’: BLive's Sandeep Mukherjee shares his motto for life after Covid
Mukherjee says once Covid-19 becomes less of a threat, he would also like to learn the science behind trading in cryptocurrencies as he feels that that’s the future of money.
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Visit to his Rajasthan village and Chinese food in Philadelphia top Health Horizons CEO Rohit Shah's post-COVID wishlist
Rohit Shah, Co-Founder and CEO, Health Horizons, has this, and a lot else, on his mind for life after the pandemic.
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Morning Stars | Comedian Papa CJ: 'What do I like to see at the breakfast table? Lunch'
Comedian Papa CJ shares his morning routine. Talking of breakfast, he wouldn’t mind Monica Bellucci's company, he says.
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Kerala food and a chat with Alex Ferguson- Varun Tripuraneni of Hyderabad FC shares his wishlist for life after the pandemic
Learning from the Dalai Lama, finishing the books he's started, diving in the Maldives and trekking with a large group are all things the co-owner of ISL franchise Hyderabad FC is looking forward to.
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A CEO’s communication tips: Use few adjectives, think Socrates, coffee
Huawei’s Ren Zhengfei wants employees to send shorter emails and talk face to face.
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What employees can learn about rights from an ex-Pinterest manager
Ifeoma Ozoma defied an non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to speak up about racial discrimination at Pinterest, a company that supported the Black Lives Matter movement. After quitting, she is working on a legislation that would allow employees to open up despite NDAs.
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I have learnt the importance of saving, says WE HUB CEO Deepthi Ravula
Ravula says the pandemic has changed her attitude towards money, but not to San Francisco, which remains her favourite city and where she’d go first if given a chance.
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Sushil Kumar: Caught in his own kaichi daav
The Olympic hero from the heartland was famed for the use of the leg scissor technique. Now his legacy is at the risk of being reduced to shreds.
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Liril, Lux and all that lather
As the summer scorches India, remembering the family soap bar in the era of multiple shampoos and shower gels.
