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Ananya Upendran
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Shikha Pandey interview: From wanting to quit to finding joy again, a journey via Goa and Australia
In an interview with Scroll.in, the fast bowling allrounder, who has been named in the squad for T20 World Cup, spoke of her time away the Indian team and more.
Ananya Upendran
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Jhulan Goswami: The pacer with a big heart, a guardian angel, a giant who towered over the rest
For a large part of her 20-year international career, Goswami was India’s safety net with the ball. In times of strife, she was the one they turned to for hope.
Ananya Upendran
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Cricket: D Hemalatha on her India call-up – ‘Comeback is harder, so much more emotional than debut’
More confident and comfortable in her role, Hemalatha Dayalan hopes to make the most of India return as she has been named in the squads for England tour.
Ananya Upendran
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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Thank you Mithali di, for fuelling our dreams and showing us there is a way
Her numbers – runs, records, longevity – all tell a story on their own. What I hope to shed light on is the influence she had on those who came after.
Ananya Upendran
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Women’s T20 Trophy: Even surrounded by stars, India’s domestic cricket talent remains invisible
With a superstar cast and a women’s IPL on the cards, an opportunity has been missed to introduce Indian cricket fans to
Ananya Upendran
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World Cup: Making sense of Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami’s exit from the grand stage
As millions of hearts broke around the country, there stood two stalwarts simply drinking in the result.
Ananya Upendran
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Goofball, leader, superstar: The rise of indomitable Ellyse Perry through the eyes of Lisa Sthalekar
Over the years, Aussie allrounder Ellyse Perry has cemented her spot as possibly the most valuable player in the world. What makes her so special?
Ananya Upendran
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‘The fire that she has...’: The many sides of Marizanne Kapp, through the eyes of Dane van Niekerk
A look at star Proteas all-rounder Kapp’s journey to the very top as seen by South Africa’s regular captain and partner, Dane van Niekerk.
Ananya Upendran
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Precise, patient, powerful, prolific: The wondrous rhythm of Jhulan Goswami’s bowling
When you see her bowling in the India blues, drink it all in and allow yourself to be mesmerised.
Ananya Upendran
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’