From the publishers of THE HINDU
VOL.29 :: NO.05 :: Feb. 04, 2006
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A welcome changeSportstar is always an incentive to sports persons as it encourages those who have the potential of entering the limelight - P. T. Usha is a case in point.
Irfan PATHAN with his port-side delivery, has access to treacherous angles that accentuate the ball-path's kink in the air, writes S. RAM MAHESH.
While Sania will look to slowly recover from the post-honeymoon hangover, the real solidity of her marriage with top-class tennis will be tested this year, writes NANDITA SRIDHAR.
At 14, a small-town boy had left home for France to discover himself as a player, writes ROHIT BRIJNATH. DUMPING DECORUM IN THE DUSTBIN Nicolas Keifer couldn't give a damn for decorum and clearly doesn't care for what people think of him. The German, a semifinalist, showed off some shots at the Open; he also for a while was a disgrace. Tennis wants characters, it ... HENNIN HARDLY NEEDS THIS AUTOPSY Not that controversy was limited to the men's tour for numerous autopsies were conducted on the Justine Henin-Hardenne pull-out in the final. Many were not complimentary. Undoubtedly victory for Mauresmo would be sweeter if the match were ... THE SUBJECT IS GRUNTING No one is still quite convinced of the legitimacy of Maria Sharapova' s grunting, which sounds part shriek of warning and part scream of effort. She grunts, loudly. Indeed, as noise goes her grunt is more appealing than the ...
MASSIVE MAKEOVERThe function to mark the occasion had to match the massive change. It had to be massive, and having three legends, KAPIL DEV, RAMESH KRISHNAN and P. T. USHA was good enough, writes NANDITA SRIDHAR
Charm of Faisalabad A hectic industrial centre, Faisalabad, which is also known for its rich music, has expanded significantly in recent years, writes S. Dinakar.
Lateral thinkingGreg Chappell, a man of great integrity, is guided as much by his conscience as the needs of the team and the demands of the situation, writes S. DINAKAR.
Railways losing steam? Railways, last year's winners, performed so miserably that they tumbled out of Elite to Plate.
A LIFE OFF THE COURT For Aparna Popat, who won her ninth National Championship in Bangalore recently, there is more to life than badminton, Kalyan Ashok finds out. BRAVO SAINA NEHWAL SAINA needs to curb her enthusiasm, tighten up her defence and learn to wait for the right openings. 
NO SURPRISESThere were no surprises in the doubles as Rupesh Kumar of PSPB and Sanave Thomas of Kerala successfully defended their men's title, beating arch rivals Jaseel P. Ismail and V. Diju, while Jwala Gutta claimed a double, retaining the women's ...
The boy wonders When it comes to very young talent, in this demanding age of youthful millionaires, especially in London, you just never can tell.
Jolt for ArsenalThe DEFENDING CHAMPIONS, who are having a horror season in English competitions, fell to the masterplan of Bolton manager Sam Allardyce, a contender for the England post. SVEN'S ENGLAND ENDGAME Finally, the lobster, the caviar and the GBP900-worth vintage champagne did the trick. After being fed all these in Dubai by the fake `News of the World' sheikh, Eriksson let slip quite a few which would have given former England number ...
Tyson vs AustraliaAfter England were crushed by an innings and 154 runs in the first Test, FRANK TYSON came to life in the rest of the 1954-55 Ashes series. The rest is history, says GULU EZEKIEL.
From kabaddi to fencing, writes SAINATHA SUMEETH 
LOVE OF GOLFAt 92, Dr. Ramanna could possibly be the oldest golfer in India if not the world who plays a full 18 holes twice a week. The nonagenarian, who has been an avid golfer for over 50 years, recently won a tournament for senior citizens at ... TECHIES' HAUNT The Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore is the favourite spot of the techies these days. They land up at the dressing room and discuss cricket-related information tools with the players, who are keen to harness technology in their quest for ... IT'S NOT THE WORD In the context of sports meets, the word `inauguration' seems to have lost its meaning. Rarely does an opening ceremony precede a tournament. It is invariably held after the tournament commences, inconveniencing the players and ...
His energy never flaggedFour months ago Bruce Wilsonwas diagnosed with a virulent cancer and had to spend weeks in hospital. In a lot of pain, Bruce, the constant journalist, dictated his final column to his fourth wife Clare.It was published on New Year's Eve, three days before he died, writes TED CORBETT.
Leap year, 1974T. C. Yohannan's legendary jump at the Teheran Asian Games, and the evolution of a unique style, can be traced back to a childhood accident, writes Stan Rayan. Advt Links: • Art and urban nature • Golf Cart Parts and Accessories • San Diego Golf School • paintball supply • blog tools • free nextel ringtones • Directory News • Real Estate Bulgaria • Sports news • Fitness Equipment & Treadmills • Soccer balls, goal & accessories • Phone Card, Phone Card to India, Cheap India calling Card • USB Adapters • Projectors • Health Advices
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