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Happy Birthday Virat Kohli, the Man Who Makes Greatness Look Routine

Virat Kohli has made greatness look so routine, so ordinary, that his stature has deliberately eschewed the romance of divinity. He is a human pushing for perfection rather than a deity dabbling in imperfections.

Rahul Desai June 11, 2016

Sports

Cricket is Religion, Sachin is God, Arjun is Jesus

We wish Arjun Tendulkar luck in his endeavour as a cricketer. If Baby Tendulkar possesses even half of Papa Sachin’s humble approach to fame, we have no reason to worry.

Jackie Thakkar June 2, 2016

Sports

Rahul Dravid: The Man Who Would Never Be King

If Indian cricket was a fancy omelette stuffed with mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, Parma ham, and cheese, Rahul Dravid would choose to be the salt.

Dushyant Shekhawat June 1, 2016

Pop Culture

The Disciple Review: A Rare Story about A Devoted Failure

Chaitanya Tamhane’s The Disciple, now out on Netflix, is set in the world of Hindustani classical music. The setting is incidental. It just as well could have been a story of athletes, painters, or poets. In this festival hit, Tamhane tells us the story of a young talent who realises with painful slowness that some people are simply not meant for greatness of any kind.

Devarsi Ghosh May 23, 2016

Sports

50 Days of I.P.Hell

The 11th edition of the IPL is here and my sanity is ready to give up on me. I have the misfortune of living opposite Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.

Dushyant Shekhawat May 13, 2016

Sports

How King Kohli Made Us Stop Looking for the “Next Sachin”

The nation mourned when Sachin Tendulkar retired and wondered about how we would find “the next Sachin”. But Virat Kohli’s ascendance has set Sachin’s legacy free. Kohli proved that what Indian cricket needed wasn’t “the next Sachin”, but the first Virat.

Dushyant Shekhawat April 13, 2016

Sports

The T20 World Cup Defeat is One Small Loss for India, One Giant Leap for Women’s Cricket

For India at yesterday’s final, there was no saviour. But even in defeat, there is still victory to be found. Harmanpreet Kaur is leading a side that is breaking ceilings with every tournament in which they participate.

Pawan March 30, 2016

Pop Culture

Who Had the Most Fun at the Virushka Reception?

Shah Rukh Khan did a “Chaiya Chaiya”, Ranbir was seen using sign language, and Bhajji-Yuvi slayed at bhangra at the Virushka reception. Who was the coolest guest at the party?

Parthshri Arora March 22, 2016

Sports

Bowled Over: The MI vs CSK Final Proved IPL is No Longer a Batsman’s Game

The common wisdom of the IPL, that it’s all about who can hit the biggest shots, has changed. Over the years, the record now dictates that batsmen might win matches, but it’s the bowling side that clinches tournaments.

Kahini Iyer March 3, 2016

Sports

Sachin Bhakt or Statistics ki Dukhan: What Kind of a Cricket Fan Are You?

Now that the World Cup has arrived, you’re sure to find yourself in a crowd watching the games, whether through a store display window or a in a bustling living room. Keep an eye out for the person who still carries a torch for Sachin, and the self-promoter who adds three stories to their Instagram for every over.

Arré Bench March 3, 2016