PHOTOS: Treasures of India

When you think of Indian Maharajas of yore what is the one thing that comes to mind? Jewels! And that is exactly what the world will witness at Christie’s, New York during its upcoming......

Choosing an army chief: The perils of choice

With ambitious generals knowing that political patronage might be rewarded, a worrying era of politicisation of the military looms ahead, observes retired Colonel Ajai Shukla who has known Generals......

The lengths this MP is going to preserve a piece of history

Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar is underwriting the revival of a vintage Dakota as a gift to the Indian Air Force.Veenu Sandhu reports on this challenging personal project to preserve a......

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

'I am not envious of those who are making millions. It's their era and I had my era.' IMAGE: Cricket legend Salim Durani trains budding cricketers in Jamnagar in this January 2004 photograph.......

Afghan cricket: The Indian connection

There is a more authentic Indian cricket connection to Afghanistan, says Gulu Ezekiel, and that is through the family roots of Iftikhar Ali Khan, the Nawab of Pataudi. IMAGE: Mansur Ali Khan......

Mumbai seek 40th Ranji title, Saurashtra first!

It's a mismatch of sorts.  One team is attempting to win its 40th title, the other its first! Yet, the final of the Ranji Trophy between Mumbai and Saurashtra, starting Saturday at the......

Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara, the new face in the Indian squad for the upcoming Test series against Australia, has all the right credentials to grace and brighten the star-studded Indian middle-order, says......

'Tendulkar can still attract crowds in Tests'

Cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar can still attract a huge crowd in Test matches around the world, says Robin Marlar, a former president of Marylebone Cricket Club. "Cricketers like (Sachin)......