A Tribute
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Between the real and the imaginary: For KG Subramanyan, or ‘Mani da’ as we called him
‘He wrote. Like he painted. Daily. Lucid and clear writing without the prop of artifice. Honest to its core. Finely chiselled thought.’
Naveen Kishore
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My captain will always be with me when I say ‘arre kay re’: Sunil Gavaskar’s tribute to Ajit Wadekar
Ajit Wadekar was Gavaskar’s captain when he made his debut for both Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy and when he got his India cap.
Sunil Gavaskar
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Wadekar’s batting numbers aren’t great but as captain, he knew how to get the best out of India
Waderkar would always be remembered for the two overseas series wins in West Indies and England.
Ashish Magotra
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Donald Trump, the American Pied Piper
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Why even those who don’t believe in deities love bhakti poetry
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Thriller: A serial killer is on the loose, murdering India’s famous nuclear scientists one by one
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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Farewell, Wadekar Sir
The former India captain, who died at the age of 77 on Wednesday, was someone who was married to Indian cricket.
Rajdeep Sardesai
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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela: A novelist remembers a reluctant leader and broken-hearted wife
Writer Zainab Priya Dala spent years researching the life of the activist who died on April 2.
Zainab Priya Dala
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Just like his crosses, Philipp Lahm’s decision to retire was perfectly timed
The German's desire to hang up his boots while at the top of his game is reflective of his outlook towards the sport.
Arka Bhattacharya
Video
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Super Frank Lampard was the player Steven Gerrard could have been
Both manifestations of defiance, drive and physical courage. Barrel-chested Hercules among men, near-complete footballers, but ultimately, different people.
Srijandeep Das
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An elusive virtuoso who embraced ambiguity and female desire
Prince's relationships with women as expressed in his songs were complex. But by performing so lustfully, he granted everyone permission for pleasure.
Harcourt Fuller, The Conversation
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Hema Upadhyay: Sifting through the tragedy to remember a special person
Her death is a cautionary tale for the Indian art world.
Nancy Adajania
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Gandhi would have been amused at being played by an Englishman, Nehru told Richard Attenborough
His film about India's Father of the Nation was enough to guarantee Attenborough’s greatness.
Rachel Dwyer
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Kannada writer Ananthamurthy loved whiskey and a good argument
A former student pays tribute to the towering writer who passed away on Friday, aged 81.
Suketu Mehta