MAN WITH THE BILLION STORIES

Vikas Swarup's latest novel is satire at its best, with a touch of the screwball

Street fighter

Vinesh Phogat’s path to Paris has been a rollercoaster ride; a medal there would be the fairytale ending

Cross-border care

How a teenage Pakistani girl found hope and a new heart in India

MAN UP!

Low testosterone is as much a taboo for men as menopause has been for women. It needn't be

Politically correct

Made by political compulsions, Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget is meant for political outcomes

THE MONK WHO SLAM-DUNKS

Swami Nateshananda Saraswati aka N. Amarnath is a former basketball player who participated in the 1980 Moscow Olympics

Par for the course

Aditi Ashok has a realistic chance of medalling at Paris 2024, but a good start will be crucial

The Shein is off

I have to admit absolutely loved the Reliance wedding. Oops, I meant to say the Ambani wedding.

Alcaraz and I are going for a medal

Rafael Nadal looks back on a paradoxical Roland Garros, where he rediscovered his excellent sensations despite losing his opener at the French Open.

The spectacular disg-race!

My memories of watching the Ben Johnson-Carl Lewis showdown at the 1988 Seoul Olympics

Lakshya's zen energy

While being fully aware of his ability and his weakness, Lakshya Sen is not thinking too far ahead

Faith of the fearless

Nikhat Zareen wants better than bronze, but being unseeded in the 50kg category could make her path tricky

Our tennis rockstar

One can count on Leander Paes, the Padma Bhushan tennis superstar, to charm the pants, tees, shorts and caps off anyone in his orbit.

Weight of a nation

Mirabai's injury woes have made things difficult for her, but India's only lifter in Paris should not be underestimated

Taking aim

Sift Kaur Samra has a world record to her name; now she has a chance to wipe clean the memories of India's dismal shooting performance at Tokyo 2020

Balancing tact

While remaining true to the Modi government's long-term vision, the budget tries to address the immediate challenges

The chase is on

Avinash Sable has planned his season perfectly to peak just in time for the Olympics

The Ugly Indian in Nepal

Narendra Modi is faced in Nepal with a failure of policy as Kathmandu looks increasingly to China and turns more and more resentful of India.

Saffron storm

Dissension in UP has its roots in Delhi

Money matters

Chief Minister Shinde relies on welfare schemes for women and youth as Maharashtra steps into election season

CAUGHT IN THE QUOTA

Siddaramaiah finds himself on the back foot after being forced to put the job reservation bill on hold

Monk in a muddle

With the BJP facing a churn in Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath finds himself in a vulnerable position

Guns for Lakshadweep

Remember the guns of Navarone that threatened all the Allied shipping that passed though a narrow strait, in the Alistaire Maclean novel and film?

Gambhir's Game To Win!

If he strikes the right chord with his captains and players, head coach Gautam Gambhir can leave a lasting impact on Indian cricket.

The Unstoppable

A Blockbuster Film, A Streaming Debut, Turning Producer, Marriage, Kids And Holidays Every Two Months-is There Anything Kareena Kapoor Khan Can't Do?

THE MOST AMAZING THING ABOUT KAREENAYOU NEVER SEE HER PREPARE

Q Director Sujoy Ghosh says Vijay Varma and you were like fanboys when you were told you would be romancing Kareena Kapoor Khan in Jaane Jaan.

PAIN KILLER

This Pune neurosurgeon is dedicated to the treatment of 'suicide disease' or trigeminal neuralgia-the 'most excruciating pain known to humanity'

SHOT IN THE ARM

Assassination attempt eases Trump's path to the White House

Too many regulatory requirements create problems

Q. What are the crucial areas the Union budget should focus on?

COURSE CORRECTION

Nirmala Sitharaman may stick to the 'spend big' script, but not everything will be the same in the budget