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Vishal Menon

Vishal Menon

Vishal Menon

Vishal Menon

Vishal Menon

As Mumbai Marathon turns 20, a plethora of brands dash to the finish line

The Full Marathon that comprises 42km, will transverse through the city's major landmarks -from the Gateway of India to the shimmering waves of Marine Drive and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link

As Mumbai Marathon turns 20, a plethora of brands dash to the finish line
Updated On : 19 Jan 2025 | 11:27 PM IST

Corridor of uncertainty: What does the future hold for Rohit and Virat?

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form in Test cricket has triggered intense debate. Do they have the zeal to stage a turnaround so late in their careers?

Corridor of uncertainty: What does the future hold for Rohit and Virat?
Updated On : 10 Jan 2025 | 11:46 PM IST

Our aim is to be part of the 2032 Olympics and 2030 Asian Games: KKFI prez

The 2025 Kho Kho World Cup will take place at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium from January 13 to 19

Our aim is to be part of the 2032 Olympics and 2030 Asian Games: KKFI prez
Updated On : 08 Jan 2025 | 5:53 PM IST

A global outreach beyond biz: Showcasing India's cultural, modern strengths

An ancient civilisation with a modern outlook, India has a lot of fine strengths - in cinema, sports, art, culture, food, yoga - that it is building on

A global outreach beyond biz: Showcasing India's cultural, modern strengths
Updated On : 03 Jan 2025 | 11:58 PM IST

After P V Sindhu, who will be the next star in Indian women's badminton?

Women's badminton faces uncertainty due to a shrinking talent pool, lack of quality coaches, and overreliance on Gopichand

After P V Sindhu, who will be the next star in Indian women's badminton?
Updated On : 03 Jan 2025 | 11:15 PM IST
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The art of leaving: Ashwin quits international cricket without any fanfare

With 537 wickets from 106 Tests, Ashwin is India's second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, behind Anil Kumble

The art of leaving: Ashwin quits international cricket without any fanfare
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 11:45 PM IST

Left-arm speedsters: The ethereal charm of pace bowling at its peak

Having a left-arm quick of Arshdeep Singh's calibre gives the bowling attack the much-needed heft and variety. It's like having another bow in Team India's quiver, or an ace up their sleeve

Left-arm speedsters: The ethereal charm of pace bowling at its peak
Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 12:34 AM IST

What's behind West Asia's multibillion push to attract global sports stars?

There's little doubt that the Gulf nations' strategic investments in sports has bolstered their economies and provided a fillip to tourism. But there is another side to it

What's behind West Asia's multibillion push to attract global sports stars?
Updated On : 22 Nov 2024 | 10:42 PM IST

BGT 2024: Pitch perfect battle Down Under as cricket's heavyweights pad up

Can the Border-Gavaskar Trophy claim the title of cricket's 'premier rivalry'? The jury's still out

BGT 2024: Pitch perfect battle Down Under as cricket's heavyweights pad up
Updated On : 21 Nov 2024 | 12:39 AM IST

Why Jasprit Bumrah confidently calls himself the 'greatest Indian captain'

For Bumrah the captain to be successful, he needs Bumrah the bowler to be fit and firing

Why Jasprit Bumrah confidently calls himself the 'greatest Indian captain'
Updated On : 15 Nov 2024 | 11:26 PM IST

Indian cricket's home truths: When attack becomes the best form of defence

The series loss to New Zealand has laid bare a fundamental question: Is T20 batting ethos proliferating into Test cricket?

Indian cricket's home truths: When attack becomes the best form of defence
Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 5:10 PM IST
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Rafael Nadal announces retirement from professional tennis at end of season

Rafael Nadal will forever be synonymous with the French Open, where a metallic statue of him hitting his trademark forehand was built in 2021

Rafael Nadal announces retirement from professional tennis at end of season
Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 10:48 PM IST

Friends turns 30: Can it be adjudged the best sitcom ever?

Its popularity and pop culture references notwithstanding, Friends is labelled by many as the "Best sitcom." But was it really the best?

Friends turns 30: Can it be adjudged the best sitcom ever?
Updated On : 21 Sep 2024 | 12:19 AM IST

Why cricketers, sportspersons rarely succeed in politics unlike film stars

It isn't just the Congress fielding sportspersons for the forthcoming Haryana Assembly polls. The BJP has fielded Deepak Hooda, former captain of India's national kabaddi team, from Maham Assembly sea

Why cricketers, sportspersons rarely succeed in politics unlike film stars
Updated On : 06 Sep 2024 | 11:03 PM IST

Is India ready to host a big-ticket sporting event like the Olympics?

The income-expenditure mismatch notwithstanding, India should make a bold push for hosting the Games

Is India ready to host a big-ticket sporting event like the Olympics?
Updated On : 06 Sep 2024 | 10:45 PM IST

If we want big change in sports, we must take big steps: Manu Bhaker

"We won six medals, with eight others finishing in the fourth spot. I am sure India can do way better than this," Bhaker said

If we want big change in sports, we must take big steps: Manu Bhaker
Updated On : 02 Sep 2024 | 6:37 PM IST

Vinesh Phogat's Olympics heartbreak: Wrestler disqualified after weigh-in

She had to work harder on her fitness levels so that she remained at the top of her game against quicker and more agile wrestlers in this category

Vinesh Phogat's Olympics heartbreak: Wrestler disqualified after weigh-in
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 12:17 AM IST

India's tryst with heart-breaking fourth-place finishes at the Olympics

With just four days for the closing ceremony of the Paris Games, India stares at the possibility of returning home with few medals

India's tryst with heart-breaking fourth-place finishes at the Olympics
Updated On : 07 Aug 2024 | 3:13 PM IST

The Kerala script: What is behind the resurgence of Malayalam cinema?

Few would have imagined the blockbuster year for Malayalam cinema that 2024 is turning out to be

The Kerala script: What is behind the resurgence of Malayalam cinema?
Updated On : 02 Aug 2024 | 10:12 PM IST
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Athletes fit and ready to deliver India's best haul in Paris Olympics

The upcoming Games can provide much-needed joie de vivre to France, which has been upended in recent times by political turmoil

Athletes fit and ready to deliver India's best haul in Paris Olympics
Updated On : 25 Jul 2024 | 11:19 PM IST