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Shlok Ramchandran
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Shuttle Zone: The importance of workload management in a packed Olympic qualification year
The Olympic qualification cycle began on May 1 and continues till April 28 next year, forcing a scramble for ranking points in search of a Paris 2024 berth.
Shlok Ramchandran
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Shuttle Zone: How does one figure out style of play and what to look for in an ideal doubles partner
In this column, we will. try to decode the main playing styles and what a coach’s advice would be to budding players or pairs.
Shlok Ramchandran
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Shuttle Zone: Decoding mixed doubles in badminton through the lens of an all-time great rally
We will look at mixed doubles through the lens of an sensational exchange at the All England Open, a rally that will go down as arguably the best of 2023.
Shlok Ramchandran
Trending
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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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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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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Shuttle Zone: How to get started with badminton? And how to prepare for matches? Here’s a guide
If you are looking to start off playing badminton, here’s a beginner’s guide that could get you going.
Shlok Ramchandran
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Shuttle Zone: From Naraoka to Treesa-Gayatri, new kids on the block who could make their mark
The 2022 season saw a host of new young talent climbing up the ranks, laying the foundation for greater competition.
Shlok Ramchandran
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Shuttle Zone: Decoding men’s singles – is counter-attacking badminton the name of the game?
Is attacking badminton going out of vogue? We reflect on the overall pattern in men’s singles and where the top Indian players stand in the discipline.
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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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Shuttle Zone: Emotional intelligence – why parents, coaches play huge role in shaping a kid’s career
From support after heartbreaking losses to understanding training requirements, parents and coaches are critical in shaping a young shuttler’s career.
Shlok Ramchandran
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Shuttle Zone: Beyond Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu, decoding India’s women’s singles puzzle
In this column, we analyse the women’s singles scene at the moment and also see what current crop of Indian youngsters can possibly do to get that breakthrough.
Shlok Ramchandran
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Shuttle Zone: A look at what makes doubles badminton a completely different beast from singles
If you have been inspired by seeing Satwik-Chirag’s success, and are wondering what goes into becoming a good doubles player, this will answer some queries.
Shlok Ramchandran
The Reel
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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’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Shuttle Zone: Catching the drift – dissecting one of the most prominent issues in badminton
The different movements of the shuttle cock based on drift in an arena is a significant factor that players encounter on court.
Shlok Ramchandran
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Shuttle Zone: Badminton could really use a data revolution, starting from broadcast to coaching
A look at how improved use of statistics and analytics could help badminton grow, from a spectator’s point of view as well as the coaching aspects.
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Shuttle Zone: How India must build on Thomas Cup success in order to become a badminton powerhouse
After witnessing so many path-breaking moments in the recent years, the question to ask is: how can Indian badminton take the next big step?
Shlok Ramchandran
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces