Corruption: Where is our outrage?

The Commonwealth Games is symptomatic of the deeper decay, decadence, and debilitation of our moral and ethical standards. It is not just about Suresh Kalmadi. It is about much more, notes Sanjay......

Football and 'reservations'

The biggest spectacle in sports is over and Italy has won the World Cup. Even though I prefer American 'football', I do enjoy the fluid, unbroken movements and the glorious uncertainty of 'soccer',......

Brand IPL still rules unchallenged

Despite mounting criticism against the Indian Premier League and allegations of match-fixing in the cricket tournament, a report by KPMG and the Confederation of Indian Industry has said IPL is the......

CWG: India's most watched sporting event

The opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2010 has saved the day for Suresh Kalmadi and company. A record 29 million viewers tuned in to watch the telecast on Doordarshan on Sunday. By......

IPL: cash spinner or simply cricket

You walk into Wankhede stadium in Mumbai to watch -- what else? -- a cricket match, and a liveried attendant ushers you in. He walks you to your seat and offers you chilled beer. There are other......

Who comes first: brand or star?

The mother of all brands in India is cricket. The game as well as its players are well known and by extension the brands that support the game too have become household names -- Samsung, LG, Pepsi......

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

IMAGE: Ratan Tata with former Jamshedpur FC coach Steve Coppell during launch of the football club in 2017. Photograph: Jamshedpur FC Fans/Instagram From the time Sir Dorabji Tata sponsored a......

'You've held the flag high, Sunil Chhetri!'

IMAGE: The 39-year-old Sunil Chhetri ended his glorious 19-year international career as the fourth most prolific scorer in international football with 94 goals following the goalless draw against......

'Team India represents India in more than one way'

IMAGE: India will play three matches in New York -- versus Ireland, Pakistan and the United States. Photograph: BCCI The T20 World Cup in the US is a 'landmark event' and there is huge excitement......

Ravindra Jadeja most tested Indian cricketer in 2023!

NADA Test: Jadeja most tested Indian cricketer so far in 2023, 58 samples collected in first 5 months IMAGE: All of Ravindra Jadeja's three samples were of urine, and taken out of competition on......

'Welcome home guys!' Manipur to host India for first time

IMAGE: The tri-nation tournament will be held at the Human Lampak Stadium from Wednesday. Photograph: AIFF It has been a long time coming but better late than never, the Manipuris must be......