- Opinions
Popularity of Indian films wields more influence, power than its politicians
Abhijit Sen Gupta Literature, art, music and films play a very significant role in the interaction of different sections of the human society. Through these mediums people of different cultures and faiths can…
- Opinions
Is big money IPL ruining cricket in India and elsewhere? It is definitely killing other sports
Abhijit Sen Gupta The auction of IPL players seemed to generate even more interest than the tournament itself. Players raked in bagfuls of cash that would boggle the minds of those who…
- India
Teenage heroes Rasheed and Rishith who led under 19 championship have a bright future
Abhijit Sen Gupta India is the main cricket factory of the world these days. The country seems to produce talented players one after another like an assembly line of a well established manufacturing…
- Sports
Azharuddin celebrates 59th birthday; a wonderful cricketer he is still embroiled in controversies
Today Mohammed Azharuddin is one run away from attaining a landmark – that of senior citizenship. He celebrated his 59th birthday with the family members of tennis star Sania Mirza. His son Asaduddin…
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Nightingale Lata Mangeshkar’s voice will linger on for ages
The Nightingale of India has flown away forever. The voice that soothed and enthralled millions of people all over the planet will never be heard anymore. Countless fans are in tears today…
- India
Kashmiri athlete carries India’s flag at Beijing Olympics; It is snub to right-wingers
As the winter Olympic Games got off to a spectacular start in Beijing, India’s Arif Mohammed Khan from Kashmir proudly carried the Indian flag into the huge Birds Nest stadium. It was highly…
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Pakeezah, a classic that fascinated movie goers 50 years ago, is still loved by people
Every once in a while the Bollywood film industry produces a movie that grips the imagination of film lovers and stays in their minds for decades. One such film was Pakeezah which was…
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Harindranath is an unmatched gift to Hyderabad from Bengal
Abhijit Sen Gupta In the year 1898, when Hyderabad was ruled by Asaf Jah 6th, there was born in the city, a child who grew up to be a man of exceptional…
- Sports
A tribute to Arif Sahab on his 78th birthday who made India famous in badminton world
Dronacharya and Padma Shri awardee Syed Mohammed Arif is celebrating his 78th birthday today. The story of his career is one of a long and successful saga of service to the nation.…
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Hindus, Muslims together had thrown out colonialists; they can defeat divisive forces through unity once again
As every history textbook informs us, in 1757 the East India Company won a decisive victory by defeating Siraj-ud-Daulah, the then Nawab of Bengal, in the Battle of Plassey. The company was helped by the…
- Sports
Down memory lane: Story of a historic cricket match played in Hyderabad
The 23rd of January, 1934, was a historic day for Hyderabad cricket. It was on this day that the very first international cricket match, classified as a first class contest, was held at…
- Sports
Bangladesh: Abdul Haleem laid down cricket bat and picked up a rifle to fight for freedom
Abdul Haleem Chowdhury Jewel (the name is also spelled Chaudri sometimes) was a gifted cricketer from Bangladesh who regularly played first class cricket in the 1960s for different teams in what was then called East…
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Cummins withholds champagne shower to accommodate Usman Khawaja; gesture appreciated widely
Abhijit Sen Gupta Even as the Australian cricket team jubilantly celebrated its win in the series against England, the captain Pat Cummins showed the presence of mind of a true leader. As…
- Sports
Kohli catches detractors in BCCI on wrong foot by quitting Test captaincy
Whenever Virat Kohli drives the ball, there is tremendous power and exquisite timing behind the shot. The effect is thrilling to the spectators and shocking to the bowler who sees his best…
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Tearaway fast bowler Habib Khan is still remembered fondly a year after his passing away
Abhijit Sen Gupta About a year ago, Hyderabad lost one of its famous cricket personalities, namely fast bowler Habib Khan. In his heyday, the towering Habib Khan, standing 6 feet 6 inches,…
