The Sporting Life
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‘We are out to play…not to win or lose so much’: How Nehru batted for cricket and sportsmanship
The country’s first prime minister welcomed tours by foreign teams, especially Pakistan, and was also critical of the unruly behaviour of fans.
Shubhneet Kaushik
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First person: ‘Dear Leeds United, I have been waiting 18 years to tell you this’
The English club achieved promotion to the Premier League after a gap of 16 years. A long-time fan writes about sticking with the team during tough times.
Aravind SA
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NFL: Three seasons after Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling protest, he is yet to find a team
Kaepernick was an NFL star in 2016 when he began kneeling for pre-game playings of the US anthem as a way of protesting racial inequality and social inequality.
AFP
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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A ‘Super Sunday’ for the ages: World Cup final, Wimbledon final and the joy of being a sports fan
Sport, as it does often, taught us many a life lesson on this glorious day.
Vinayakk Mohanarangan
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Sports and depression: A long, lonely, rigorous and often suppressed relationship
For years, depression was something no athlete could talk about openly. Although improved, things haven’t changes much.
Madhusudhan Ramakrishnan