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More Than A Mindset

For India to be counted on the international sporting stage, a radical shift is required in the way we look at sports and treat sportspersons

In For A Long Haul

The tour of the West Indies threw up plenty of options for captain Virat Kohli ahead of the 13 Test matches that India play over the next few months

On The Long Road

The test series against New Zealand will provide answers to some of the question marks that still hang over the Indian side under Kohli.

The Trail Blazers

Mountain biking as a sport, which started out as an individual pursuit on the part of a handful of thrill-seekers more than two decades ago, is slowly attracting more people into its fold.

The Cup Has To Come To Delhi

The pre-season form of the team and preparations give me a lot of hope.

Seventh Wonder

Paes, the Peter Pan of Indian tennis, the ageless sporting icon of a billion plus people, is set for yet another Olympics at 43 when most of his contemporaries from other sports are leading a far more sedate life.

Abhinav Bindra Lifetime Achievement Award

To truly respect Abhinav Bindra’s art, you have to first understand the canvas he works on.

Halep Majors In French

Critics Had Counted Simona Halep Out. Some Said She Did Not Have The Pedigree To Win A Grand Slam, While Others Called Her A Jinx. But The Romanian Rose From The Ashes To Win Her Maiden Grand Slam Crown At Roland Garros

Real Master

Zinedine Zidane not only wowed fans with his football skills but also inspired an entire generation of players with his mental tenacity

Racing In Nature's Lap

Arunachal Pradesh hosted the Indian National Rally Championship’s third leg on a national highway, a first in the history of rally racing.

Action With A Twist

New trends have emerged at the half-way stage of season VI of the Pro Kabaddi league.

Sascha Statement

Alexander Zverev did not impress at Grand Slams this year but in a tournament that featured the eight best pros, he came up trumps.

Stars And Stardust

The Maruti Suzuki Sports Illustrated Sportsperson Of The Year Awards were the biggest celebration of sporting glory in India. It was an event to remember for its glitz and glamour.

A Stage For The World

India is all set to not only participate in its first global football tournament, but will also host the best young teams on the planet. It must ensure this lays the foundation for progress

The Makings Of A Sports Destination

With the unstinted support of the state government, Odisha is fast becoming the most preferred destination for hosting major international events and a centre of sporting excellence

The Case For Cognitive Ability

As the IPL season begins, being a well-conditioned cricketer could mean that you can delay the onset of mental fatigue

Up To The Challenge

A former Navy SEAL, wounded in combat, pushed his limits at the games

It's Karma

Four-time World Cup champion Vonn’s poor campaign at the 2018 Winter Olympics was a celebration for Trump supporters

K .L . R Ahul Game Changer Of The Year

Boxing Day, 2014. Having lost the first two Test matches, with the former being an agonising affair at Adelaide, the Indian cricket team was mulling changes in personnel.

Better With Time

Part of India’s best generation of tennis players, Bopanna was overshadowed by his peers for not having a Grand Slam to his name. No more.

A Lesson To Be Learnt From the Kohli–Kumble Saga

If there is anything to be learnt from the Kohli–Kumble saga, it’s that in cricket, the captain will always have the final say and Kohli could not have taken this stand without the backing of his dressing room.

The Science Of Wellness

The idea of fitness is fast evolving into a more holistic concept that encompasses all aspects of training and mental attitude.