Monsoon trends: For many in Kerala, this year’s rain recalls the Great Flood of ’99

The only pattern scientists see in recent data is that India is receiving shorter bursts of rain but in high amounts.

TA Ameerudheen

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Anand Katakam

· Aug 15, 2018 · 09:52 pm

Asian Games data check: Track and field rakes in medals for India but everyone else struggles

Success at the Asian Games translates into success at the Olympics but it is harder to come by as well.

Anand Katakam

· Aug 15, 2018 · 11:42 am

Data check: Can Ollie Pope become the 20th England batsman to score a century on Test debut?

Since 1887, 94 players around the world have scored centuries on their Test debuts.

Anand Katakam

· Aug 09, 2018 · 12:33 pm

Data check: Lord’s is not the best of hunting grounds for India but it’s better than Edgbaston

India have won two out of the 17 Tests they’ve played at Lord’s.

Anand Katakam

· Aug 08, 2018 · 06:50 pm

From 1932 to 2018: Where do India’s Test cricketers come from?

The sport, largely dominated by the Mumbai school of cricket, is finally starting to broaden its horizons.

Ashish Magotra

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Anand Katakam

· Aug 08, 2018 · 12:56 pm

Data check: Breaking down India’s over-dependence on Virat Kohli in Tests

In recent times, far too often Kohli is the man doing bulk of the scoring for India in Tests.

Vinayakk Mohanarangan

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Anand Katakam

· Aug 07, 2018 · 09:30 am

Mehul Choksi row: These countries offer citizenship for sale

Antigua is willing to consider citizenship for people who invest US$250,000. But it isn’t the only nation for which the wealthy can buy passports.

Anand Katakam

· Aug 04, 2018 · 07:30 am

Data check: With a bit of luck, Virat Kohli exorcises demons of 2014 England tour

The India captain now has the highest innings score for an Indian batsman at Edgbaston.

Anand Katakam

· Aug 03, 2018 · 02:52 pm

Data check: England’s march to a 1,000 Tests has seen its fair share of ups and downs

Australia, with 812 Tests, are a distant second in the list, which only goes to show how England’s love for Test cricket has persisted over the years.

Anand Katakam

· Aug 01, 2018 · 07:30 am

Data check: The record book doesn’t make for a happy reading for India at Edgbaston

England have lost only eight of the 50 Tests they’ve played in Birmingham, while India have never won on this ground.

Anand Katakam

· Jul 31, 2018 · 12:15 pm

Data check: How often does Narendra Modi travel – and how much of it is on BJP work?

In the 1,524 days he has been in office as prime minister, he has spent a total of 492 days travelling – 101 of these have been on ‘non-official’ work.

Anand Katakam

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Vijayta Lalwani

· Jul 29, 2018 · 09:00 am

Data check: Patience could be key to Virat Kohli’s success with the red ball in England

Only few Indian cricketers have managed to notch up consistent performances on tour in England.

Anand Katakam

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Kushal Phatarpekar

· Jul 25, 2018 · 09:30 am