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Why India has elevated Sachin Tendulkar to God-like status

Why India has elevated Sachin Tendulkar to God-like status

By Dr. Arvind Subramanian The first time Tendulkar was given that divine status was not by an Indian but by Australia Matthew Hayden, who said: "I have seen God. He bats at No 4 for India!" It was following Hayden’s comments that did the Indian media - known for its extremes – began addressing Tendulkar as "God of Cricket". As celeb after celeb used it at will in social and conventional media, the sobriquet got legitimacy of sorts.

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October 20 2012, 12:12 am

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MF Husain Indias lost talent

MF Husain Indias lost talent

It is with great sadness that Cineswami notes the passing of India’s greatest ever artist, and

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June 27 2012, 3:01 pm

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