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The Immortal Bard of the Brahmaputra
As I take a moment to reflect on Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s legacy on his death anniversary, I am filled with a sense of nostalgia and deep veneration for the musical genius, whose name I first learned from my late father, who often played his timeless classics on our HMV record player, thereby introducing me to the legendary Bard of the…
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India’s Home Fortress Falls: A 3-0 Whitewash That Exposes the BCCI’s Failing Vision for Test Cricket
For decades, India’s dominance on home soil has been nearly unassailable in the Test format. New Zealand’s stunning 3-0 whitewash on Indian turf is, therefore, a seismic jolt, underscoring the shocking vulnerabilities in India’s cricket setup. For a team that hasn’t lost a test match at home to the Kiwis in 36 years, this series defeat is historic — but…
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How Poor Handovers Can Destroy a Cricket Legacy
Transition in sports is a delicate, almost artistic journey, one that can either elevate or destabilize the legacy of a team. Like the human experience of moving from one life stage to another, transition in sports demands time, patience, and meticulous planning. The cricketing world has provided countless lessons on the art of transition, showcasing successes and failures that highlight…
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Black Caps Rise, as India seeks redemption in Pune
Some records, though meant to be broken, seem almost insurmountable, standing as testaments to dominance. Yet, as we’ve seen in cricket, no fortress remains impregnable forever. In 2021, Australia’s famed Gabba fortress, where they hadn’t lost a Test in 32 years, was conquered by a fearless group of young Indian cricketers. It was a moment etched in cricket history, as…
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From Tendulkar to Kohli: The Evolution of Cricket’s Fab Four and Beyond
Cricket, like all great sports, has seen its pantheon of legends rise and inspire generations of fans. For me, the journey into cricket fandom began with India’s ill-fated tour of Australia in 1991-92, a series etched in the collective memory for reasons both bitter and sweet. During those times, India was far from being a formidable force on foreign soil,…
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Bharat has lost it’s Ratan !
The Last Goodbye Indeed, one of India’s precious jewel has left for the Heavens, leaving behind an unmatched legacy. The Honorable Prime Minister, Sh.Narendra Modi, led the tributes by posting in his social media handles ~ “Shri Ratan Tata Ji was a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being. He provided stable leadership to one of…
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THE YETI CONUNDRUM
In April 2020, the Indian Army tweeted pictures of large footprints found near the Makalu Base Camp in Nepal, claiming they might belong to a Yeti. This was not the first time that evidence supposedly proving the existence of Yeti had been put forward. Since decades, mountaineers and adventure-seekers have sought to come across a Yeti, and even hunt it,…
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Cricket’s wisdoms : life lessons from the game
The India versus Bangladesh test series, having reached its conclusion, brought to light numerous challenges for the Indian cricket team, necessitating urgent consideration and offering insightful life lessons. Ashwin and Jadeja’s rearguard actions in Chennai symbolized how resilience and teamwork can turn adversity into opportunity, even when the odds are heavily stacked against you. Similarly, Rohit Sharma’s leadership in Kanpur…
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Brad Hogg Backs Joe Root Over Virat Kohli to Claim Sachin’s Test Record
Breaking records in cricket is like scaling towering peaks in a long, arduous journey—each achievement by one player sets a new summit for another to conquer. The sport has long thrived on this cycle of records being made and broken, with players constantly pushing the boundaries of excellence. Consider Virat Kohli, who eclipsed Sachin Tendulkar’s benchmark for most ODI centuries…
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Untamed Heights Conquered: NIMAS Team Scales Unclimbed Peak in Arunachal Himalayas, Names It ‘Tsangyang Gyatso Peak’
In a dramatic twist of fate, the rugged Eastern Himalayas, often described as the untamed frontier of India, have now been conquered by a group of intrepid adventurers. These brave hearts ventured where even the clouds dare to pause, etching their triumph into the ancient rocks of Arunachal Pradesh—a land where the mountains stand like eternal sentinels, guarding secrets of…
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