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Andy Murray in ‘one more push’ as Britain eye final
Andy Murray is ready for “one more big push” this week as he tries to steer defending champions Britain into the Davis Cup final. Britain take on Argentina indoors in Glasgow and world number two Murray, who spearheaded the team’s charge last year, will again be key to their hopes. An exhausting European summer that began with him reaching the Read More
Playing in India is always a challenge: Taylor
Senior New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor said his team will have to produce something special in the three-match Test series to beat in India in India for the first time. Asked why winning Test series in India have become tougher for visiting teams in recent times, Taylor said it was difficult to pinpoint a reason for the prevailing trend. “I Read More
‘The brand Kohli should endorse for next 10 years is brand of his batting’
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly reckons that New Zealand are technically better-equipped to handle spinners than their much fancied Trans-Tasman rivals Australia. “New Zealand are aware of the fact that it would be hard to beat India in India. But if you compare them with England and Australia, New Zealand would be second best side after England. The conditions will Read More
BCCI to felicitate former India captains at ‘500th Test’, Azhar ignored
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to invite all the former India captains to celebrate the occasion of country’s ‘500th Test match’ that will be played against New Zealand in Kanpur from September 22. A specially minted silver coin with 500th Test embossed on it is being prepared for the toss. Senior BCCI official and UPCA Read More
AFC U-16 C’ship: UAE scrape past India in opener; Iran beat Saudi
India began their campaign AFC U-16 football championships campaign on a disappointing note, losing 2-3 to United Arab Emirates at the Nehru Stadium in Margao on Thursday. The loss will put India in a difficult position to qualify from Group A as they face former champions Iran and Saudi Arabia in later fixtures. The top two in each group qualify Read More
#MumbaiMeriJaan: 12 sketches that reveal the city’s soul
What’s life like in the city of dreams? A struggle to reach your school, college or workplace on time. A fight to prove that you are the best and here to stay. It’s a fast bumpy ride. Your life is so mechanical. You visit malls, go to movie theatres, spend moolah at restaurants, take a Mumbai darshan with family and Read More
The acid attack survivor who walked the ramp in New York
Seated in her tiny home in Kurla in north Mumbai, Reshma Qureshi has plenty of unanswered questions. “How come it’s easier to buy acid than get the right shade of lipstick?” “Why can’t people treat me normally, just like they would treat other girls my age?” Reshma is just like any girl her age. She shares the same excitement of Read More
9 foods that can improve your sex life
Certain foods are known to up your energy, get you racing and increase your blood flow at the right places. You would be surprised to know that basil increases sexual desire in men if they simply smell it! It also has anti-inflammatory properties that are known to reduce stress and increased blood flow to the organs. Let’s take a look Read More
‘To play a molested victim was difficult’
Taapsee Pannu is just two films old in Bollywood but in her third release, PINK, she will be seen sharing screen space with none other than Amitabh Bachchan. Interestingly, this 29-year-old never dreamt of becoming an actor and working with the Big B. “Mr Bachchan is big for me, definitely, but it’s not like it has always been a dream Read More
Priyanka, Sofia, Kaley: Forbes’ HIGHEST PAID TV Actresses
The annual list featuring the highest paid TV actresses by Forbes magazine is out and Priyanka Chopra is the first Indian star to make the cut thanks to her hit American showQuantico. The Exotic singer, who is all set to make her big Hollywood debut with Baywatch next year, is the eight highest paid TV actress in the world. Take Read More