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'I don't look forward to seeing my films because this only sort of gives me a deep sense of dissatisfaction that I could have done better, and I lose my self-confidence.'
Tennis legend Roger Federer became the most decorated winner in the history of Laureus World Sports Awards after he won twin honours, his sixth, which includes the Sportsman and Comeback titles at the 18th edition of the prestigious awards ceremony, in Monaco.
Jaspal Bhatti's feel for the grime, the confusions, and the madness in our system was so complete that he could take on every kind of woman or man God ever gave to the institutions of India, feels Sreehari Nair.
Winning his first national championship 14 years ago is one memory which Arjun Atwal will never forget and the veteran golfer said he can't wait to tee up again at the 50th Hero Indian Open next month as this was the title that made him the star that he is today.
Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.
India lost the fifth and final Test against England by 118 runs on Tuesday despite heroic resistance from K L Rahul and Rishabh Pant, bringing the curtain down on a tour that started as a golden opportunity but ended in disappointment. A mediocre England team, with a fragile batting line-up, won the series by a comprehensive 4-1 margin after India were bowled out for 345 in pursuit of mammoth target of 464.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
Hockey greats Vasudevan Baskaran, M M Somaya and Mervyn Fernandis relive India's gold medal-winning campaign at the Moscow Olympics in 1980.
The Richard Gere-Julia Roberts classic has aged remarkably well.
'They need to see Bolt compete and struggle and come back from losses,' says Edwin Moses, athletics legend.
World No 1 Novak Djokovic added to the sexism row, saying male tennis players should earn more money than their female counterparts as more people watch their matches.
For starters, Mad Max: Fury Road is gloriously nuts, says Raja Sen.
As Sound of Music turns 50 today, here's a look at its beloved Von Trapp family and what they're doing today.
Apoorve Dubey lists out the 15 things that will make you a successful entrepreneur.
An oil painting by abstract artist Vasudeo S Gaitonde set a new world record for Indian artwork when it sold for a whopping Rs 29.3 crore ($4.4 million) at a Christie's auction in Mumbai on Tuesday.
'I want to leave behind the bank stronger and better than when I took over.'
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday
Why is an NRI banker with an MBA from MIT canvassing votes in Madurai?
'According to me, her finest hour was in 1983-1984 when she neutralised a combined US-Pakistan-British conspiracy to Balkanise India by creating an independent Sikh State of Khalistan,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). A special assessment of Indira Gandhi on her centenary.
It is always wonderful to discover a gem of film at an international film festival. It is even more exciting when that film is from India.
'It remains to be seen how much Prithvi Shaw's warriors go on to accomplish, but letting all the adulation go to their heads is the last thing you can expect.' 'Throughout its dominant streak in New Zealand, the Under-19 team played in the personality of its coach, Rahul Dravid.' 'Now, only if they can kick on and become as good as him.'
'He was not even 15 when he showed skills at captaincy.' 'Now that he is the captain, I keep telling him not to expect from others what easily comes to him.'
'15, 17 years back we were not even in existence in the US. Today nearly 1/3 of prescriptions written comes from India.' 'India is showing that in a very competitive environment -- like the US and Europe -- our industry is doing very well.'
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar masterfully weaves a compelling human story, says Sukanya Verma.
Haresh Pandya picks his all-time best Indian Test team which is packed with some exciting stroke-players, a couple of heavy-scorers known to play monumental innings, some superb spinners, a world-class all-rounder and a top-notch wicketkeeper. Check out his list and then create your own Dream India XI, and share it with family and friends!
Here's celebrating Dilip Kumar by re-visiting his best movies.
The win at Edgbaston was not the first time an Indian team had vanquished Pakistan in an ICC competition. Rajneesh Gupta surveys the landscape of India-Pakistan encounters in ICC contests.
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