Cricket will perhaps be graced by many men with skills and records that rival, and often surpass, Charles Burgess Fry. Yet, as a marvellously gifted personality whose brilliance sparkled from every facet of his many-sided genius, he will perhaps never be matched by any man in flannels.
May 22 2013, 4:04 pm
Read MoreThe Jodhaa Akbar director turns 49 today Born on February 15, 1964, Ashutosh Gowariker is one of the finest filmmakers of Bollywood, and one of the first in recent times to take India to the Oscars with his blockbuster movie
February 15 2013, 4:55 pm
Read MoreKaun Banega Crorepati 5 has shattered TVRs and has emerged as the monster
November 9 2011, 12:00 am
Read MoreGoogle today has honored the late Douglas Adams, the author of the
March 11 2013, 11:28 am
Read MoreSydney Barnes, born April 19, 1873, was perhaps the best ever bowler in cricket. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of the man who took 189 wickets at 16.43 in 27 Tests.
April 19 2013, 6:21 pm
Read MoreOn March 23, 1980, one of the most insipid games — only in terms of the result — between Pakistan and Australia, came to a close at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The contest saw Allan Border become the only player to register scores over 150 in both innings of a Test, Dennis Lillee register his best bowling spell in the sub-continent and Pakistani wicket-keeper Taslim Arif grab his first Test wicket. Karthik Parimal revisits the moments.
March 23 2013, 9:31 am
Read MoreThe ongoing Ranji Trophy final marks Mumbai’s 44th appearance in the title round. The team has triumphed a whopping 39 times. This is the second of the four part series in which ArunabhaSengupta briefly sketches the previous Mumbai wins in the history of the tournament.
January 27 2013, 12:37 pm
Read MoreBrijesh Patel, born November 24, 1952, was a fine middle-order batsman who played 21 Tests for India. Karthik Parimal looks back at the career of this prolific run-scorer at the domestic level and brilliant fielder.
November 24 2012, 5:36 pm
Read MorePeople who suffer from irregular heartbeat could benefit from doing yoga regularly.
April 3 2011, 4:25 pm
Read MoreFew batsmen ever managed to play him comfortably, but John Snow had plenty of trouble dealing with his own captains and management. However, despite his rebellious nature and the menace he carried, he also wrote poetry and could be philosophical. Arunabha Sengupta pays homage to the unusual fast bowler on his 71st birthday.
October 13 2012, 10:07 am
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