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Sunday, October 27, 2013
Science Reporter- October 2013
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Sportstar VOL.36 :: NO.43 :: Oct. 26, 2013
| Cover Story |
SRT… a total surrender to cricket!We must consider ourselves fortunate that SRT lived his cricketing greatness during our times — we saw him grow from a seedling to a giant oak in a matter of just less than a quarter of a century, writes Bishan Singh Bedi.
APPRECIATION
‘He never thought that he was bigger than the game’
“I salute Sachin, a truly outstanding cricketer, a great ambassador for the sport itself and a terrific human being above all,” says V. V. S. Laxman.
‘He is part of every household in India’“The other day, I was watching him play the Champions League and I was startled by the enthusiasm that he still showed for the game,” says Venkatesh Prasad.
‘I wish he finishes on a high’“Sachin Tendulkar is a great player, a great ambassador for cricket and he has inspired many in the younger generation to pick up the sport,” says Anil Kumble.
Ending on a high
N. Sudarshan looks at some of the legends who quit the arena at the peak of their careers.
| Cricket |
Rich in pitch nous“I know the importance of a good cricketing pitch. It is essential to have good pitches in order to get good cricketers,” Sanjay Jagdale tells Vijay Lokapally.
1ST ODI: INDIA-AUSTRALIA
Indian bowling a big downerOnce Australia capitalised on George Bailey’s correct call at the toss and posted a formidable 304, the writing was on the wall for India, which fell short by a good 72 runs. By G. Viswanath.
T20: INDIA-AUSTRALIA
Yuvraj’s swagger is backNot even the exacting run-rate of close to 11 could stop the flamboyant left-hander from riding roughshod over the Aussie bowling attack, writes G. Viswanath.
| On The Ball |
How old is old?Success is not always about stats but about making something out of nothing. In that respect, Pravin Tambe will feel proud that he has achieved something when he hangs up his boots.
| London Calling |
The Ashes: Looking aheadEngland is set to keep the Ashes, even in the Australian heat, even against the brain of coach Darren Lehmann, even if England are not sure who will bat at No. 6, even if there are question marks against the wicket-keeping skills of Matt Prior, writes Ted Corbett.
| Badminton |
Court comes to Jwala’s rescue
Jwala Gutta thoroughly exposed the Badminton Association of India which acted in a brazenly autocratic and arbitrary manner. By Rakesh Rao.
| Basketball |
Shooting from the hip
“We have done such a good job in the NBA that the teams are now more confident about looking at players from all over the world and assembling the best of talent,” says the former NBA star, Peja Stojakovic, who last played for Dallas Mavericks. By Nandakumar Marar.
| Football |
Joe Hart’s disastrous night against Bayern Munich in a home European Cup game was only the latest in a sustained series of errors for both club, Manchester City, and country, England, writes Brian Glanville.
The timing was right
Christian Eriksen’s move to London comes off the back of winning three successive Dutch league titles during which time he made 161 appearances, scoring 32 goals, writes Andrew Lawton.
STARWATCH
Playing on a different level
After taking a while to adapt to life in the top flight, Adam Lallana has impressed for Saints this term, leading to suggestions he could follow Rickie Lambert into the England set-up, writes Simon Peach.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Reader's Digest October- 2013
Reader's Digest October 2013
1. How Honest Are We?
2. WORLD AFFAIRS-Where the World Comes to Shop
3. REAL LIFE DRAMA- Danger in the Deep Blue Sea
4. Can You Eat Your Way to Dementia?
5. Book Bonus - A Chef’s Life
6. Laughter - the best medicine
7. In My Opinion - E-readers will never
replace books.
replace books.
8. Word Power
9. Life’s Like That
10. My Story - Mother gave ‘love thy
neighbour’ more meaning.
neighbour’ more meaning.
11. Ask Laskas - Commonsense advice.
12. @ Work - All in a day's work
13. Outrageous! - Millions of Indian kids at risk of preventable diseases.
14. Look Twice- Forest office.
15. Quotable Quotes
16. Humour in Uniform
17. Mednews
R D L I V I N G
1. You
2.. Money
3. Pets
3. Food
4. Travel
5. Challenge
6. Studio
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Autocar India Magazine
Issue: 169 | September 2013 - 14th Anniversary Issue
Your favourite car magazine has just turned 14 years old, and boy have we been busy! As ever, we’ve got a jam-packed, 500-page collector’s edition anniversary issue with everything you love to read. There are road tests, comparisons, features, analyses, exclusives, scoops, news, and a bit of fun too. Here’s a small taste of what you can expect:
Hyundai Santa Fe – Hyundai maybe pulling its weight really well in the sub-Rs 10 lakh segment and giving Maruti a run for its money. However, like Maruti, its premium products have never really taken off. But there’s a new Santa Fe coming next year that could just well be the best car Hyundai makes – it could be the one to turn things around.
Skoda Octavia: Exclusive Test – It’s the car that made Skoda a household name in India, and a well-regarded one at that. The Octavia is back, and we’ve got an exclusive and detailed road test of both the petrol and diesel versions in this issue of Autocar India.
Track test: Mumbai Monorail – Right now, it looks like a series of semi-finished bits of elevated concrete, but come next year, it could be the key to easing congestion in Mumbai. It’s the country’s first monorail, and we spent some quality time with it and our V-box.
Big luxury SUV test – There’s a new Mercedes GL-class in town, and it’s bigger, bolder and more luxurious than ever (not to mention more affordable). But it’s far from the only seven-seat luxury SUV you can buy today, and we’ve rounded up some of the other contenders for a brawny, bare-knuckle brawl.
Autocar Track Test – Narain Karthikeyan once again slips into the driver’s seats of the year’s best driver’s cars and wrings them to within an inch of their tyres’ lives around Chennai’s Irungattukottai track. Can any of the newcomers beat our previous years’ champions?
Exclusive: Inde 2.0 – Imagine all the power, noise, agility, tech and raw aggression of an open-wheel Formula race car, but with two seats. That’s what J A Motorsport is offering with the Inde 2.0, and we got to put it through an afternoon of hot laps on the track.
BMW i8 – If you’re worried that car enthusiasts will be left with nothing exciting when the petrol starts to run out, fear not, BMW has you covered. We’ve driven the new i8 plug-in hybrid sports coupé, and it is brilliant.
Sachin goes drifting – As many of you may know, besides being one of the greatest cricketers of all time, Sachin Tendulkar is also an avid petrolhead. So, when he made an appearance at the BMW Dynamic 1 event in Maisach, Germany, you can bet he got behind the wheel too. And we rode shotgun.
Mercedes-Benz S-class – The king is dead, long live the king – just about every generation of the Mercedes-Benz S-class has held the unofficial distinction of being the world’s best car. But when the existing car is still so good even after eight years, how could they possibly make a better one? Well, they have, and we’ve driven it.
Off-roading in India – Taking an SUV through serious off-road terrain is fast transforming from a casual recreation to serious sport here in India, and unlike most motorsport, it’s not that difficult to get into. We have a start-to-finish guide on how you can get into off-roading in a serious way.
Road test: KTM 390 Duke – When we first rode the KTM 200 Duke, we loved it and just knew that chassis was capable of handling more power. Now we’ve got a full road test of the 390 Duke, and just going by the stats alone, it could be the performance bargain of the century.
Motorsport – 2014 will be the year of the turbocharger in Formula 1, and we give you an in-depth look at what you can expect from these engines. The 2014 season will also be run without the Indian GP in its calendar, and explore the factors that led to its cancellation. We then take a look at the state of Indian motorsport right now, and even get behind the wheel of Tiger Sport’s mental Honda City VTEC racer.
This is only the tip of the iceberg of great stories you’ll find in Autocar India’s 14th anniversary bumper issue. Plus, five additional booklets FREE with this issue!
Hyundai Santa Fe – Hyundai maybe pulling its weight really well in the sub-Rs 10 lakh segment and giving Maruti a run for its money. However, like Maruti, its premium products have never really taken off. But there’s a new Santa Fe coming next year that could just well be the best car Hyundai makes – it could be the one to turn things around.
Skoda Octavia: Exclusive Test – It’s the car that made Skoda a household name in India, and a well-regarded one at that. The Octavia is back, and we’ve got an exclusive and detailed road test of both the petrol and diesel versions in this issue of Autocar India.
Track test: Mumbai Monorail – Right now, it looks like a series of semi-finished bits of elevated concrete, but come next year, it could be the key to easing congestion in Mumbai. It’s the country’s first monorail, and we spent some quality time with it and our V-box.
Big luxury SUV test – There’s a new Mercedes GL-class in town, and it’s bigger, bolder and more luxurious than ever (not to mention more affordable). But it’s far from the only seven-seat luxury SUV you can buy today, and we’ve rounded up some of the other contenders for a brawny, bare-knuckle brawl.
Autocar Track Test – Narain Karthikeyan once again slips into the driver’s seats of the year’s best driver’s cars and wrings them to within an inch of their tyres’ lives around Chennai’s Irungattukottai track. Can any of the newcomers beat our previous years’ champions?
Exclusive: Inde 2.0 – Imagine all the power, noise, agility, tech and raw aggression of an open-wheel Formula race car, but with two seats. That’s what J A Motorsport is offering with the Inde 2.0, and we got to put it through an afternoon of hot laps on the track.
BMW i8 – If you’re worried that car enthusiasts will be left with nothing exciting when the petrol starts to run out, fear not, BMW has you covered. We’ve driven the new i8 plug-in hybrid sports coupé, and it is brilliant.
Sachin goes drifting – As many of you may know, besides being one of the greatest cricketers of all time, Sachin Tendulkar is also an avid petrolhead. So, when he made an appearance at the BMW Dynamic 1 event in Maisach, Germany, you can bet he got behind the wheel too. And we rode shotgun.
Mercedes-Benz S-class – The king is dead, long live the king – just about every generation of the Mercedes-Benz S-class has held the unofficial distinction of being the world’s best car. But when the existing car is still so good even after eight years, how could they possibly make a better one? Well, they have, and we’ve driven it.
Off-roading in India – Taking an SUV through serious off-road terrain is fast transforming from a casual recreation to serious sport here in India, and unlike most motorsport, it’s not that difficult to get into. We have a start-to-finish guide on how you can get into off-roading in a serious way.
Road test: KTM 390 Duke – When we first rode the KTM 200 Duke, we loved it and just knew that chassis was capable of handling more power. Now we’ve got a full road test of the 390 Duke, and just going by the stats alone, it could be the performance bargain of the century.
Motorsport – 2014 will be the year of the turbocharger in Formula 1, and we give you an in-depth look at what you can expect from these engines. The 2014 season will also be run without the Indian GP in its calendar, and explore the factors that led to its cancellation. We then take a look at the state of Indian motorsport right now, and even get behind the wheel of Tiger Sport’s mental Honda City VTEC racer.
This is only the tip of the iceberg of great stories you’ll find in Autocar India’s 14th anniversary bumper issue. Plus, five additional booklets FREE with this issue!
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Autocar India Magazine Issue: 165 | May 2013
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Chevrolet is tackling the passenger MPV segment with its SAIC-sourced Enjoy, while Honda is taking on Maruti with its first diesel car, the sub-four-metre Amaze saloon. Audi’s R8 is better than ever for 2013, Kawasaki has brought in its brand new Ninja 300, and there’s a promising future in store for Indian motorsport. Read all about it in the action-packed May 2013 issue of Autocar India.
Chevrolet Enjoy
We’ve been looking forward to General Motors’ new MPV ever since we laid eyes on it at the Auto Expo in January 2012, and this month we’ve finally got behind the wheel. It’s got a sizeable fight on its hands, but it also has a lot to offer, especially value.
Honda Amaze
The Amaze is a very important car for Honda, being the bearer of the company’s first diesel engine in India. But it’s also up against one of the country’s hottest selling cars – the Swift Dzire. We’ve got a full road test of the new Amaze, plus a head-to-head with Maruti’s compact saloon to bring you the definitive verdict.
Audi R8 V10 coupé
The four-ringed flagship supercar has always been held in high regard for its everyday usability and practicality. For 2013, Audi has given it a facelift and one very significant upgrade – a seven-speed double-clutch gearbox. We drive it in and around Mumbai to see if it’s still a walk in the park.
Jeep Wrangler
Last month we drove Jeep’s luxurious flagship SUV, the cosseting Grand Cherokee, but this month, we take on a challenging off-road trail in the one that made the brand famous – the iconic Wrangler. But should you pay big money for a rough and tumble off-roader?
Porsche Cayman S
After driving the sublime Boxster S a few months ago, the only thought in the back of our minds was of driving its hard-topped sibling, the Cayman S. We spent some quality time with it on the pristine streets of Dubai.
BCIM Rally
Crossing borders and erasing them in the process, this month Autocar India joined the BCIM rally, aimed at strengthening ties among four nations – Bangladesh, China, India and Myanmar. A full recount and lots of breathtaking images from the 3,000km drive.
Kawasaki Ninja 300
The king is dead, long live the king – Kawasaki’s Ninja 250R was the darling of the quarter-litre class here in India, but it is no more. Its replacement, the Ninja 300, has a lot to live up to, and we get astride it to see if it can retain its predecessor’s Number One spot.
Motorsport
A very special month, as we take a look at the future of Indian motorsport and where each of our country’s top racers is headed. Plus, a detailed insider’s report on the opening round of the 2013 INRC, and a very exciting exclusive drive in Gaurav Gill’s rally-prepped XUV500.
We’ve been looking forward to General Motors’ new MPV ever since we laid eyes on it at the Auto Expo in January 2012, and this month we’ve finally got behind the wheel. It’s got a sizeable fight on its hands, but it also has a lot to offer, especially value.
Honda Amaze
The Amaze is a very important car for Honda, being the bearer of the company’s first diesel engine in India. But it’s also up against one of the country’s hottest selling cars – the Swift Dzire. We’ve got a full road test of the new Amaze, plus a head-to-head with Maruti’s compact saloon to bring you the definitive verdict.
Audi R8 V10 coupé
The four-ringed flagship supercar has always been held in high regard for its everyday usability and practicality. For 2013, Audi has given it a facelift and one very significant upgrade – a seven-speed double-clutch gearbox. We drive it in and around Mumbai to see if it’s still a walk in the park.
Jeep Wrangler
Last month we drove Jeep’s luxurious flagship SUV, the cosseting Grand Cherokee, but this month, we take on a challenging off-road trail in the one that made the brand famous – the iconic Wrangler. But should you pay big money for a rough and tumble off-roader?
Porsche Cayman S
After driving the sublime Boxster S a few months ago, the only thought in the back of our minds was of driving its hard-topped sibling, the Cayman S. We spent some quality time with it on the pristine streets of Dubai.
BCIM Rally
Crossing borders and erasing them in the process, this month Autocar India joined the BCIM rally, aimed at strengthening ties among four nations – Bangladesh, China, India and Myanmar. A full recount and lots of breathtaking images from the 3,000km drive.
Kawasaki Ninja 300
The king is dead, long live the king – Kawasaki’s Ninja 250R was the darling of the quarter-litre class here in India, but it is no more. Its replacement, the Ninja 300, has a lot to live up to, and we get astride it to see if it can retain its predecessor’s Number One spot.
Motorsport
A very special month, as we take a look at the future of Indian motorsport and where each of our country’s top racers is headed. Plus, a detailed insider’s report on the opening round of the 2013 INRC, and a very exciting exclusive drive in Gaurav Gill’s rally-prepped XUV500.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Sportstar VOL.36 :: NO.16 :: Apr. 20, 2013
| Cover Story |
Bowling in the ‘clutch’ boils down to knowing what ball to bowl — and being able to bowl it at will, writes Shreedutta Chidananda.
| Cricket |
Really difficult to fathomMystery spinner Sunil Narine, after a lean spell, was back at his best for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL opener against Delhi Daredevils. An analysis by Amitabha Das Sharma.
INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE
Bowling the last over thrice in two matches!
One of the key purposes of the tournament — to promote young Indian talent — was realised very early on.
INTERVIEW
Evolution of Ishant“I love to be aggressive on the field,” says India’s fast bowler Ishant Sharma who, along with South African Dale Steyn, is spearheading Hyderabad Sunrisers’ attack in the current IPL. By V. V. Subrahmanyam.
FOCUS
The game is really looking up in KeralaKerala’s performance in the recent Ranji season was laudable. The team also did well in the Vijay Hazare and Syed Mushtaq Ali tournaments. By P.K. Ajith Kumar.
FOCUS
A step forward for a backward StateGujarat, not among the major forces in domestic cricket, won its first National championship, the inter-State Twenty20 event for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, recently. This triumph could well spark an upsurge of cricket fortunes for the State. Priyansh takes stock.
| Motor Sport |
‘I am a born sportsman’Personal tragedies have not broken Kenan Sofuoglu’s resolve. “I still love my job. I cannot do without racing,” says the champion rider, who is racing for Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s Mahi Racing Team India this season. By Y.B. Sarangi.
| Chess |
Carlsen is the CandidateThe tie-break rule favoured Magnus Carlsen: he had won five games, against Vladimir Kramnik’s four, after the completion of the gruelling 14-round affair in the Candidates tournament, in London. P.K. Ajith Kumar takes stock.
| Bridge |
| Football |
On a goal-scoring spree
Kone is vastly experienced, having started his career in his homeland, Ivory Coast, before moving to Lierse in Belgium when he was only 18 and then to Holland for spells at Roda and PSV Eindhoven.
LET’S BE FRANK
Can Paolo Di Canio, reverse Sunderland’s fortunes?
Few football men possess more charisma than Paolo Di Canio. Few are so obsessed with leading through personality. It worked at Swindon where Di Canio guided the club to promotion to League One, writes Frank Malley.
FEATURE
A bleak future
England has a hard task in hand to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil. Manager Roy Hodgson’s team selection has been baffling at times and it has definitely not helped the national team’s cause. By Brian Glanville.
KICKING AROUND
The erratic English manager
Stanley Rous, the progressive secretary, meaning chief executive of the Football Association, wanted his protege Walter Winterbottom and when he got him he would astonishingly manage to keep him in office for 16 years, writes Brian Glanville.
| Tennis |
United they standAfter the 5-0 whipping of Indonesia, India now needs three more victories to enter the World Group and a lot depends on Somdev Devvarman’s presence in the team. By Ashwin Achal.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Mathematics Today April 2013
Contents:
Maths Musing Problem Set - 124
Challenging Problems
Mock Test Paper-2013 - JEE (Advanced)
Mock Test Paper-2013 - JEE Main (Series-5)
Mock Test Paper : WB JEE-2013 (Full syllabus)
Maths Musing - Solutions
Mock Test Paper-2013
JEE Main (Series-6) - Mock Test Paper-2013
JEE (Advanced)
Sample Paper : BITSAT-2013 55
Mock Test Paper-2013 - (ISI)
C.B.S.E. Board-2013 (Solved Paper)
Mock Test Paper OJEE-2013
Frontline Vol. 30 :: No. 07 Apr 06 - 19, 2013
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Civil Services
UPSC: Language controversy |
World Affairs
 China : Jinping style Tanzania : Missing Mwalimu Iraq : Ten years of hell Musings of Noam Chomsky © Guardian News & Media 2013
Obituary
Chinua Achebe: Africa's literary titan © 2013 New York Times News Service
Focus: Anaemia Awareness
On a war footing Ensuring good health |
Physics For You April 2013
Contents:
JEE Advanced Practice Paper : 2013 Thought Provoking Problems (Electrostatics) Examiner’s Mind Test Your Physics Aptitude NEET/PMTs Practice Paper : 2013 NCERT Xtract Questions for NEET AIIMS Practice Paper : 2013 Brain Map Exam prep : MCQs for Practise Solved Paper CBSE Board 2013 Odisha JEE-Practice Paper 2013
JEE Advanced Practice Paper : 2013 Thought Provoking Problems (Electrostatics) Examiner’s Mind Test Your Physics Aptitude NEET/PMTs Practice Paper : 2013 NCERT Xtract Questions for NEET AIIMS Practice Paper : 2013 Brain Map Exam prep : MCQs for Practise Solved Paper CBSE Board 2013 Odisha JEE-Practice Paper 2013
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Sportstar VOL.36 :: NO.15 :: Apr. 13, 2013
| Cover Story |
The Vettel waySebastian Vettel has set his sights firmly on a fourth world title, which would place him alongside the legendary Alain Prost. He would take every opportunity — even half chances — to get to where he actually wants to. The method he adopts or how his victories come are irrelevant here, writes G. Raghunath.
Seb's push: What others said
Good job, Seb. Looks like you wanted it bad enough. Still you’ve got some explaining to do. — radio message from the Red Bull pit after Vettel’s victory.
Sebastian Vettel is the boss there. You can’t have a ...
LONDON CALLING
Give cricket a holiday!
“The next time someone asks you what is the greatest single change cricket needs, tell them a holiday would do it a world of good. Don’t expect it to happen quickly, if at all, because our heroes need to earn their millions, TV stations have to fill their schedules and everyone hates change,” writes Ted Corbett.
Bristol two-movers
RULE CHANGES
Aimed to generate more interest
Hockey and amateur boxing have made some drastic rule changes to enhance their mass appeal and strengthen their position in the Olympics. Y.B. Sarangi takes stock.
INTERVIEW/WIM KOEVERMANS
India needs ‘Lakshya’
“We have to fix targets and start working. That is why I believe in the tagline ‘Just Do It’,” says India’s chief coach Wim Koevermans. By Nandakumar Marar.
| Cricket |
Give cricket a holiday!“The next time someone asks you what is the greatest single change cricket needs, tell them a holiday would do it a world of good. Don’t expect it to happen quickly, if at all, because our heroes need to earn their millions, TV stations have to fill their schedules and everyone hates change,” writes Ted Corbett.
| Chess Corner |
| General |
Aimed to generate more interestHockey and amateur boxing have made some drastic rule changes to enhance their mass appeal and strengthen their position in the Olympics. Y.B. Sarangi takes stock.
| Football |
India needs ‘Lakshya’“We have to fix targets and start working. That is why I believe in the tagline ‘Just Do It’,” says India’s chief coach Wim Koevermans. By Nandakumar Marar.
STARWATCH
No place like home for Cole
For the midfielder, back at the Hammers 14 years after making his senior debut, it is an exciting time.
A broken promiseAt the age of 33 you might think that Michael Owen still has plenty to offer, but he has suffered a catalogue of injury problems and decided now is the time to bring his illustrious career to an end. By Ben Topliss.
LET’S BE FRANK
Hodgson’s dithering, a worry for England
They say you learn more from defeat than victory. England manager Roy Hodgson must hope beyond hope that old adage applies to draws too, writes Frank Malley.
FOCUS
In love with the beautiful gameEquipped with requisite football coaching licenses and trained in the art of coaching by Dietmar Crammer (Germany) and Billy Bingham (Ireland), Brahmanand Shankwalkar has a lot to offer. By Nandakumar Marar.
| Volley Ball |
‘In the last 12 years, nothing has changed’“We are in no way inferior to the European players. I strongly feel that if we have better facilities, we can do better at the international level,” says Sanjay Kumar Phogat, who is one of India’s best spikers. By K. Keerthivasan.
| Tennis |
Luz hates to loseThe athletic baseliner, who stays with her grandmother in Lisbon only to pursue tennis, walked away with back-to-back titles in the span of a fortnight, writes A. Joseph Antony.
Sportstar VOL.36 :: NO.14 :: Apr. 06, 2013
| Cricket |
It’s not a sporting pitch
The under-prepared pitch at the Ferozeshah Kotla was sadly a poor advertisement for Test cricket. By Vijay Lokapally.
| Cover Story |
There will never be a dull moment when the Indian Premier League is around. By S. Dinakar.
| Cricket |
The squad has a settled look to it
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) came of age in IPL-5. After four seasons of disappointment and morale-sapping controversies, it finally tasted success under Gautam Gambhir, who rebuilt the team and helped his players overcome ...
TEAM ANALYSIS/ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE
Looking to go one better
If the first-step serves as an omen then Royal Challengers Bangalore had the worst of the inception-blues. RCB played the inaugural match of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and got whipped by a Brendon McCullum-inspired Kolkata Knight Riders ...
TEAM ANALYSIS/CHENNAI SUPER KINGS
All set to roar again
Like Germany in world football, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), in the short five-year history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has always found itself at the business end of the tournament. Twice champion, twice runner-up and once ...
TEAM ANALYSIS/DELHI DAREDEVILS
KP will be missed
In Kevin Pietersen’s withdrawal, Delhi Daredevils has been struck a blow even before this year’s IPL season has begun. The Englishman injured his knee on the national side’s tour of New Zealand, and was ruled out of the IPL. ...
TEAM ANALYSIS/SUNRISERS HYDERABAD
A new beginning
The financial travails of the erstwhile owners of the Hyderabad franchise inflicted a premature closure upon the Deccan Chargers. Yet Hyderabad managed to have its own team as in the auction to buy the franchise, the media behemoth Sun Group ...
TEAM ANALYSIS/ MUMBAI INDIANS
A problem of plenty
Mumbai Indians is perhaps the most watched team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). For such a team, a solitary victory (2011 Champions League T20) so far is too meagre a return. Runner-up once and semi-finalist twice, it has either been blown ...
TEAM ANALYSIS/PUNE WARRIORS INDIA
In desperate need of a decent campaign
Arguably the worst side in the IPL over the last two seasons, Pune Warriors India is in desperate need of a decent campaign in order to stay relevant, not least to deflect from off-field issues. The team finished second-last in 2011 (avoiding ...
TEAM ANALYSIS/KINGS XI PUNJAB
Core remains the same
Kings XI Punjab sprang a bit of a surprise last season, remaining in contention for a berth in the qualifiers till the last round of the league games when it had mostly been written off. Even when captain Adam Gilchrist’s injury forced ...
T20 statistics
TEAM ANALYSIS/ RAJASTHAN ROYALS
Hoping for another fairytale
The erudite Rahul Dravid is missing in the television commentary team while India and Australia face-off in a one-sided Test series. However, for Rajasthan Royals, Dravid’s current absence in the sound-waves is welcome news indeed as the ...
W.V. RAMAN COLUMN
Inspiring Chennai duo
M. Vijay and R. Ashwin have done themselves proud and hopefully they will continue to do so for a long time.
ANALYSIS
Beaten lock, stock and barrelAustralia showed poor tactics when picking the playing XI for the first two Tests. In Chennai, Australia was a spinner short, while in Hyderabad it fielded an extra spinner. The worst came in Mohali where four players were excluded on disciplinary grounds. Australia had never looked so weak on a cricket field, writes Vijay Lokapally.
| Bridge |
| Cricket |
The new opener an eye-opener!Is Shikhar Dhawan good enough to serve the Indian team long in the big league? He has begun to value his cricket and this was reflected in the manner in which he raced to his century in Mohali, writes Vijay Lokapally.
| Sports Extra |
Educating children on Indian football
Football players are celebrities in Goa. Therefore, when the current and former India stars went on a parade in Panjim, with stopovers at five schools, there was excitement all around.
It was part of the Goa Football Development ...
| Football |
The uncertain game
An Inter Milan team which in London had looked feeble and ineffectual came suddenly to life in San Siro and Tottenham Hotspur, admittedly without the talismanic Gareth Bale, scraped through, on away goal. By Brian Glanville.
| Kicking Around |
A rising starKamara became the first player from Sierra Leone to score in the EPL when he struck against Everton, so he is something of a national hero back in his homeland. By Andy Ward.
| Football |
A wake-up call for England
For the first time since 1996, the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals will be bereft of any English challenge, writes Ayon Sengupta.
| Cycling |
Empty stands, but not empty hands for the hostDespite the absence of fans inside the velodrome, Indian cycling had much to cheer about. However, it has much more to work on in the aftermath of the Asian Championship. By Priyansh.
CHAT SHOW
‘Sport is much more global now’
“The standard of events is growing particularly in Asia,” says UCI President Pat McQuaid to Priyansh.
| Hockey |
Looking at the big pictureThough India finished fifth in the six-nation tournament, the chief coach, Michael Nobbs, is more than satisfied with his wards. “We set off for this tournament with several aims and I think we have achieved almost all of them,” he says. By Uthra Ganesan.
FOCUS
Turned on by the big stage
Manpreet Singh, the lone Indian to be named in the Azlan Shah XI this year, is a hardworking, intelligent and a thinking player. By Uthra Ganesan.
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