12 stories that shook India in 2014

The suicide of an exuberant Mrs Tharoor, the death of a Union minister in a car mishap, the rape of a nursery student in her school… The year threw up quite a few shockers, some rather rude......

'A night we'll never forget'

IMAGE: India players celebrate with the trophy after winning the ICC ODI World Cup on April 2, 2011. Photograph: Graham Crouch/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives Former India all-rounder......

Pataudi Medal for England-India series' winning captain

IMAGE: Rahul Dravid receives the Pataudi Trophy from Mansoor Ali Khan 'Tiger' Pataudi after India's series win against England at the Oval, August 13, 2007. Photograph: Graham Crouch/Getty Images......

'I Would Like To Die On The Cricket Field'

'We all make mistakes, but what is important is that you've got to get that out of your mind before the next ball commences.'K R Nayar recalls his many encounters with Dickie Bird, the legendary......

ECB Retiring Pataudi Trophy? Sharmila Reacts....

'If the BCCI wants to or does not want to remember Tiger's legacy, it is for them to decide.'   IMAGE: Rahul Dravid receives the Pataudi Trophy from Mansoor Ali Khan 'Tiger' Pataudi after......

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

'The Pataudi Trophy vanished overnight -- no farewell, no tribute, just a quiet replacement.''If a name can be erased this easily, what faith can we place in the permanence of Tendulkar-Anderson?'......