5 reasons why Jan Gana Mana is NOT pro-British

Nalini Narayani explains why the National Anthem may have been written in protest against the British. Indian supporters sing their national anthem before the start of the Cricket World Cup match......

Of memoires and memorable sporting moments

Have any of you guys out there read Alone In The Middle, the autobiography of New Zealand umpire Steve Dunne?Um-- before I start, I want to say something: This page is actually intended as a place......

Nizhalkkuthu to open Fukuoka film festival

Noted filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan's Indo-French production Nizhalkkuthuwillbe the inaugural film at the 13th Fukuoka International Film Festival, Japan.In a letter to the Gopalakrishnan,......

'Ashwin's body was used like a dart board by Hazlewood and Cummins'

As Ravichandran Ashwin achieved the milestone 100th Test in Mohali, everyone had their lists of his best bowling feats. But Ashwin's finest cricketing moment was probably when he and Hanuma Vihari......

India tour Australia: Perth likely to host Test series opener

IMAGE: Action from a Test match played between Australia and India in Perth, in December 2018. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives  Perth is set to host the......

Why Kohli is needed in the Indian team for T20 WC

'You need a guy who can just stay there. India need that sheet anchor, be it T20 World Cup or ODI World Cup. Without Virat Kohli, the Indian team cannot go.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli is the leading......

Zimbabwe to host India for T20Is in July

IMAGE: India last played Zimbabwe in the shortest format at the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup in Melbourne. Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives  A second string Indian......

Easy opener for Djokovic as Australian Open draw out

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic could play Greek seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter-finals in what would be a mouthwatering rematch of last year's title clash.. Photograph: Sandra......