Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar says two-time World Cup-winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's popularity in cricket-crazy India India exceeds that of the great Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
It was a performance to remember for the ages by the Indian team as they thrashed England by 151 runs on a gripping final day of the second Test at Lord's on Monday.
He appears to prefer controlled environments and secure, guided outcomes. In this format, he seems to be at home across scales ranging from a studio-based interview to giant stadiums. It highlights the significance of control in the ruling dispensation's idea of narrative, observes Shyam G Menon.
More Indians searched for cricket tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) this year than coronavirus
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said she had suggested to the Congress that an advisory council comprising prominent personalities from civil society be set up to give a direction to the opposition, but rued that the plan did not materialise.
Did Prime Minister Modi receive a different kind of reception at the Biden White House on Friday than he has has been used to at the American president's home?
What explains India's love affair with SUVs? They are not exactly "value for money" -- the watchword for brands across segments -- nor always practical. Is it for the badge value? Or the butch imagery associated with SUVs? Maybe both, says Alokananda Chakraborty.
'Rahane led the side brilliantly, bowlers were relentless but the biggest positive is the performance of two debutants. Both of them were confident and not overawed by the big occasion. Strength of Indian cricket is their strong bench strength'
To him running was both his God and beloved as he created his own little fairytale out of what what could have easily been a tale of horrors.
Cricketers are the highest profile athletes and enjoy rockstar status in the world's second most populous country
Gaurang Shah presents India's love affair with Indigo.
India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur says her team has the ability to put pressure on any side in the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup if it stays in the right frame of mind.
'How can one bring jihad into a relationship? How can one be restricted on the grounds of religion in marital things?'
Since its entry in 2016, Netflix has announced over 60 titles to be sourced from India.
China will flood direct flights to India with wholesale takeaways of the authentic stuff; Indian businessmen will fight for the commission and the consumers for the cuisine, predicts Sunanda K Datta-Ray.
What the Indian economy looks like next January will influence her view on India, not her genetics, notes Shekhar Gupta.
The stylist behind Deepika Padukone's red carpet looks, Shaleena Nathani is the face of a popular jewellery brand.
No sooner had the match ended, social media was abuzz with congratulatory messages for the team.
'This is the India I want to live in.' 'Not one filled with hate, bigotry, sexism, homophobia and intolerance.' 'THIS is the India I love.'
Shehzad Poonawalla, an office-bearer of the Maharashtra Congress, said he would also contest the election if it was conducted in a "genuine" manner.
'Hina makes fashion statements.' 'Priyank Sharma doesn't know how to respect women.' 'Luv Tyagi is a waste on this planet!' Bigg Boss 3 contestant Rohit Verma gives his impressions of the current season.
Indians love affair with gold will never end. Despite a lull, there is heavy demand in the market.
'Amit Shah and Modi have a disciple and guru relationship. But Modi and Jaitley's relationship was based on friendship. That's the difference.'
Roughly, 700 tonnes or about 33 per cent of the total gold mined in the world is consumed in India.
We bring you a tale of forbidden love by Mohan Raghavan, winner of the 'Love Stories That Touched My Heart' contest hosted by Penguin India.
Congratulatory messages poured in for the Virat Kohli-led Team India following their clinical win over England in the 4th Test in Mumbai on Monday.
India skipper Virat Kohli should avoid making any changes to the team for the Champions Trophy summit clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday, believes former captain Rahul Dravid.
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Two days after the cross-Line of Control surgical strike, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday described Pakistan as an "anaesthetised patient after a surgery" and said "if you give us pain, this country's forces are capable of giving the same pain to you".
Such is Sharma's clout that very few are willing to take sides in this controversy. 'It's like talking about Salman Khan.' 'No one wants to ruffle feathers.'
Readers post their Valentine's Day wish for India. Here's how they have expressed their love.
English author Jeffrey Archer was in Mumbai to launch his latest collection of stories, And Thereby Hangs a Tale.
Christmas came two months earlier for President Pranab Mukherjee when he visited Santa Claus's official workplace, Rovaneimi, Finland and met him in person.
Love Sherlock, Dr Who, and Downton Abbey? Vanita Kohli-Khandekar finds out how the UK became one the world's largest creators of television content.
'In the end, investing is about people.' 'If you get the right people, they make things happen,' Mengistu Alemayehu tells Shyamal Majumdar.
'Foreign aid to Pakistan. Forget it, bye bye...' 'F-16s to Pakistan. Forget it.' Shalabh Kumar, the desi who knows Donald Trump best, speaks to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.
Can you imagine a show made in India beating both The Voice and The X-Factor on ratings? Vanita Kohli-Khandekar profiles Greymatter, the Indian content firm that made it possible.
Questioning the "silence" of Pakistani leaders on terrorism, 18-year-old Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai on Saturday said she harbours the hope of becoming the prime minister of her country.
The Chevrolet TrailBlazer is the most powerful SUV in its class and offers great road presence.
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