'It was India's good fortune to have a Vajpayee lead the government at this crucial moment in history.' 'By taking the N-decision he saved future generations of Indians from being 'Kosovoed' or 'Iraqed',' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
And it's written with tears, blood and unspoken lines.
Defending the collegium's decision to appoint advocate Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri appointment as a judge of the Madras high court, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has said one should not be "cold calling" individuals merely for views they may have held as lawyers.
This was the third title for the Indian duo -- they had clinched the Abu Dhabi Masters Super 100 and Nantes International Challenge this year.
'He was a terrific bowler. His use of crease and angles were just stunning. Batsmen often were made nervous by the prospect of facing him, he had just about every trick up his sleeve, not to mention his flight'
IMAGES from the first Test played between South Africa and India in Centurion on Tuesday
Guess who the most under-rated batsman in the IPL is, according to Kohli?
'Yes, you are hurt, but wait for the over to finish and get treated.' 'You are playing for your country. Just two more deliveries.'
The 31-year-old also led Australia to a Commonwealth Games gold medal last year and is the country's leading run getter across formats
There was not a chance in hell that India's finest squash player Saurav Ghosal would continue playing the game in his 40s but the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Olympics after decades of wait has forced the 37-year-old to rethink about his future plans.
'I would like to see him play Test cricket, especially in these conditions.'
A complete look at Ganguly's career, accomplishments of legendary Indian batter
Lanka's entry into the 2023 World Cup is marked with injuries, modest form of players and rumours of the team getting a new captain that was put to rest at the last minute.
'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad.
Australia's grizzly-haired veterans brought all their big-game experience to the fore
'The pressure can be telling and I think that's the kind of pressure the Indian team is currently experiencing with everyone wanting them to win the Asia Cup and the World Cup.'
Veteran actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar, who breathed his last this morning at Kokilaben hospital in Mumbai, will be remembered for his remarkable ability to make us both adore and abhor him with his on screen antics. Here's a look at his best performances.
With Ben Stokes coming out of retirement and the 2019 title winning core group largely intact, England will fancy a successful campaign in challenging conditions in India during the 50-over World Cup starting on October 5.
The former Sri Lanka captain, who is known for his motivational speeches, had a direct conversation with Royals players as he explained his game plan for the season.
The World Cup trophy was not meant to be his, but India's 'Captain Fearless' Rohit Sharma gave everything on the field and so did Mohammed Shami, who set the record for most fifers in the tournament's history.
With clean blue waters and golden-white sands, these super beaches have a magic that is hard to keep away from.
Here are the Indian Super Moms' at the Hangzhou Asian Games beginning on September 23.
With MI no longer the dominant force it used to be in the last couple of IPLs and Rohit also not among the runs, plans were hatched after IPL 2023 to bring about some major changes.
'Dhanush is a unique talent.' 'There is no other person in the industry whom I envy as a writer and a director except Dhanush.'
'He needs to add that a yard or to his pace if he has to be really successful at this level.'
This isn't a hatchet job, and my excuse for the exercise is my feeling that when you invert some of the clichés mentioned here, you might just arrive at the portals of genuine movie-making energy, says Sreehari Nair.
As we see Akshay Kumar return to his action roots with a stuntman role in Kambakkht Ishq, here's a look at his most memorable fight sequences.
'As I watched Mammootty 'try out' Mathew Devassy, I could hear from my theatre seat the ready-made appreciation of the liberal press, their applause for the great actor having flirted with queerness on screen.' 'But it is a flirtation and nothing more, for I could not detect in Devassy any hint of love, not for his homosexual lover, not for his wife,,' observes Sreehari Nair.
'As it happens in any society, when progress happens, hate also comes out.' 'There is always a bit of a risk and possibility of rejection, particularly by an orthodox section of society.'
Rush is a rousing, thrilling film, feels Raja Sen.
Javed Akhtar picked son Farhan Akhtar's birthday on January 9 to release his coffee table book, Jadunama.
Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim, traveled to Marrakech, Morocco, for a holiday.
They represent a new tribe whose grace and skill-sets lie well beyond my comprehension, notes Sreehari Nair.
A "flat-footed" athlete, P R Sreejesh had a specific aim in mind when he decided to become a hockey player: securing 60 marks in annual examinations without having to study.
A staggering distance of 276.57 kilometers covered by Kohli while dashing between the wickets.
Of late, war films -- particularly those that tell stories of the 1971 War and Kargil -- have been produced.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Thursday, confirmed that the tournament will be played between August 31st to September 17.
McGrath shared a word of caution that promises to prolong Bumrah's career.
'I guess you recognise as a coach that once the game starts, once the guys cross the line, there is only so much you can do. As coaches, we don't score a single run or take a single wicket in the tournament. All we can do is really support the players.'
A look at how the cricket fraternity wished Dhoni his 42nd birthday
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