'This is a tragedy that must be stopped.'
Sachin Tendulkar is not fit for Twenty20 cricket since he is neither inventive nor fearless, according to former Australia coach John Buchanan, in his book The Future of Cricket: The Rise of Twenty20.
'Toll system can never end though the rates may vary from time to time. Toll is my brain child'
China is in no hurry to disengage at the border and the region and international community is moving on. The spectre of a long haul in Ladakh haunts India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Though Nobel Prize nominations have been a secret for 50 years, speculation abounds over the contenders for this year's prize in economics.
Here are five talking points from the weekend's Premier League action:
'The idea is to sideline you, box you up in a smaller box, so you don't go out of that.' 'The bigger boxes are for their own people.'
At a time when we are presented with pictures of David Beckham's impossible-to-achieve physique, the dad bod comes as a welcome change.
'The Saudis are in the driving seat in navigating the relations with India; they set its compass and calibrate its pace,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Modi will also meet Chinese President Xi on the sidelines of the summit. It would be their fourth meeting in last seven months.
'If it doesn't happen, we may be in for a difficult time.' 'Our biggest problem is our population and the fact we are a very social people.' 'However, I would say two months is more than enough time for things to settle down.'
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will be meeting the Republican nominee for US presidency, Senator John McCain, on September 24 in New York. Significantly, Dr Singh will not be meeting the Democratic nominee for the President's post, Senator Barack Obama
Haley, in her forthcoming memoir, has claimed that former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and former White House chief of staff John Kelly attempted to recruit her to undermine President Trump in an effort to "save the country," according to The Washington Post.
'Many who have experimented with online education will adopt a blended model once things return to normal,' edX CEO and founder Anant Agrawal tells Anjuli Bhargava.
Does an invitation to visit India bring bad luck to majoritarian demagogues? asks Rahul Jacob.
As many as 10 decisions by rookie West Indian umpire Joel Wilson and Pakistan's Aleem Dar were overturned by the Decision Review System during last week's Edgbaston Test. There were at least five more errors that went unreviewed.
How the xXx: The Return of the Xander Cage actress served up pure glamour during the movie promotions.
This is a great value product and a roomful of surround sound that a single soundbar below Rs 50,000 just can't deliver.
John Isner and Ivo Karlovic became the tallest doubles partnership when they played their first round match at the Australian Open.
If push comes to shove, Trump is probably planning to order the US army to clear his path for a second term. What if the armed forces refuse to obey their commander-in-chief?, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
It's worth a watch, Aarush S promises.
'China is mindful of the fact that it is not confronting the Indian Army of 1962. But the sabre rattling will continue.'
Images from the action on Day 2 at the Australian Open.
This must be the first time in India's history that it has found itself bracketed with countries in a category which political scientists will not rate very highly if only because the group recalls Nazi Germany as one of its most infamous past members, notes Amulya Ganguli.
The pain of losing two Champions League semi-finals to Liverpool is driving the Chelsea captain to ensure he does not suffer same fate for a third time.
Australian Kyrgios was beaten in his first match in Lyon on Tuesday by Argentina's 94th-ranked Nicolas Kicker -- serving nine double faults during a 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 defeat.
Where a few film-makers are sensitive in their treatment as noted in the depiction of lesbian love in Hindi movies, a significant number is prone to poking fun for cheap laughs.
'Where did this fungus suddenly come from and get all over the country?'
The actress, who happens to be the new face of the sports brand, teamed up with dashing cricketer Yuvraj Singh for an outdoor campaign for the brand.
He said one has to respect rights of all our citizens, regardless of ethnicity, language or creed.
In what has now become a routine media query, Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has once again said he is not going to be the vice presidential candidate with the presumptive Republican nominee Senator John McCain. Despite his daily statements to the contrary, the name of 37-year-old Jindal for the running mate simply does not go away from the radar screen.
The deadly American air strike on a hospital in northern Afghan city of Kunduz that killed 22 people was caused primarily by "human error" and officers closely associated with the incident have been suspended, a top US general based in Afghanistan said on Wednesday.
'Someone will say he was a good guy, others may say it's good that he is no more.'
BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah said a new physio will be appointed for the home series against South Africa in March-April.
Tillerson, is currently on top of the list of Trump's Secretary of State because of his contacts with the world leaders, in particular Russian President Vladimir Putin, media reports said.
The Howdy Modi put a dagger into the heart of the 'bipartisan consensus' in the US regarding the relations with (Modi's) India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
'If the situation escalates, then mini-scale firing might happen.'
"Our country does not feel 'great already' to the millions of wonderful people living in poverty, violence and despair," Trump said after Obama's address.
