Cover Story
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Now, this prancing horse will have to gallop
All-round drivers of the calibre of Fernando Alonso are hard to come by in modern-day F1 racing. It is not always that a driver's performance — whether he has won, finished on the podium or off it — receives such compelling attention. By G.Raghunath.
All-round drivers of the calibre of Fernando Alonso are hard to come by in modern-day F1 racing. It is not always that a driver's performance — whether he has won, finished on the podium or off it — receives such compelling attention. By G.Raghunath.
Cricket
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PROFILE
a role model to core!
Vijay Lokapally spends some time with the "nice, obedient, down-to-earth" paceman, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, in Meerut.
a role model to core!
Vijay Lokapally spends some time with the "nice, obedient, down-to-earth" paceman, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, in Meerut.
CLT20 DIARY
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long ranger
In three matches, Misbah-ul-Haq alone scored more runs (195) than all his team-mates put together (190) and it exposed the lack of depth in one of the elite sides from Pakistan, writes Y. B. Sarangi.
In three matches, Misbah-ul-Haq alone scored more runs (195) than all his team-mates put together (190) and it exposed the lack of depth in one of the elite sides from Pakistan, writes Y. B. Sarangi.
Tennis
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APPRECIATION
forever young
Leander Paes has really shown what it takes to stay a champion and turn the staunchest of his critics into adoring fans. By Kamesh Srinivasan.
forever young
Leander Paes has really shown what it takes to stay a champion and turn the staunchest of his critics into adoring fans. By Kamesh Srinivasan.
FOCUS
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sania and her pet project
"I am greedy to keep winning. I mean this is the attitude of any professional sportsperson. Wanting more is the key to success," Sania Mirza tells V.V. Subrahmanyam in this interaction.
"I am greedy to keep winning. I mean this is the attitude of any professional sportsperson. Wanting more is the key to success," Sania Mirza tells V.V. Subrahmanyam in this interaction.
In what's definitely a fine gesture, Sania Mirza has come forward to provide free training to the Deaflympics player Shaik Jafreen from Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. When Sania came to know about the plight of the passionate, ...
FEATURE
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unconventional guide
"It is a great feeling to share my experiences when many of the top 100 players (mostly women) come to me," says Christian Filhol, who has guided top players such as Mary Pierce, Elena Dementieva, Justine Henin, Marion Bartoli and Cara Black. By V.V. Subrahmanyam.
"It is a great feeling to share my experiences when many of the top 100 players (mostly women) come to me," says Christian Filhol, who has guided top players such as Mary Pierce, Elena Dementieva, Justine Henin, Marion Bartoli and Cara Black. By V.V. Subrahmanyam.
FEATURE
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nadal winning streak continue in 2014?
For Nadal, all along, in spite of his phenomenal exploits on clay and commendable displays on grass, it's the U.S. Open that has really marked significant shifts in his career. By N. Sudarshan.
For Nadal, all along, in spite of his phenomenal exploits on clay and commendable displays on grass, it's the U.S. Open that has really marked significant shifts in his career. By N. Sudarshan.
Table Tennis
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INTER-INSTITUTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
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a boost for the game
In a maiden step, an inter-institutional table tennis event was hosted in a district and the crowd and the players alike lapped up all. By Avinash Nair.
In a maiden step, an inter-institutional table tennis event was hosted in a district and the crowd and the players alike lapped up all. By Avinash Nair.
FEATURE
showing promise
Akula Sreeja won a bagful of medals at tournaments held in Guatemala and El Salvador recently. By J.R. Shridharan.
showing promise
Akula Sreeja won a bagful of medals at tournaments held in Guatemala and El Salvador recently. By J.R. Shridharan.
Football
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KICKING AROUND
best of best
George Best drank immoderately and self-destructively. Saved once by an expert surgeon with a liver operation, he died after a string of sordid episodes. But at his peak, what a talent he was, recalls Brian Glanville.
best of best
George Best drank immoderately and self-destructively. Saved once by an expert surgeon with a liver operation, he died after a string of sordid episodes. But at his peak, what a talent he was, recalls Brian Glanville.
FOCUS
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a star, but not yet a united legend
As games and goals are always used as a statistical yardstick to judge greatness, Wayne Rooney, irrespective of the future, has firmly established his position among footballing greats, writes Ayon Sengupta.
As games and goals are always used as a statistical yardstick to judge greatness, Wayne Rooney, irrespective of the future, has firmly established his position among footballing greats, writes Ayon Sengupta.
In search of further glory
It will be yet another chapter in a colourful career for Samuel Eto'o, who has been playing at the highest level since 1998, writes Andrew McDermott.
It will be yet another chapter in a colourful career for Samuel Eto'o, who has been playing at the highest level since 1998, writes Andrew McDermott.
Hungary for success
Determined to be part of the England squad for next summer's World Cup finals, Gareth Barry adds a wealth of experience to Everton's young side and by leaving Manchester City on loan in search of regular action, he has proved he still has the motivation and appetite. By Andrew Mcdermott. All-round drivers of the calibre of Fernando Alonso are hard to come by in modern-day F1 racing. It is not always that a driver's performance — whether he has won, finished on the podium or off it — receives such compelling attention. By G.Raghunath.
Krish Chawla
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Bal Bharati Public School, Brij Vihar, Ghaziabad
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Bal Bharati Public School, Brij Vihar, Ghaziabad
