Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Ramakant Achrekar, Tendulkar’s childhood coach, passes away

Achrekar was 87 and died owing to old-age related ailments

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Police should not be abettors of crime: HC

HC dismisses DySP’s plea in Udayakumar custodial death case
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Trupti Desai to return to Sabarimala next month

She appreciates women who entered temple using ‘guerrilla’ tactics
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123 crore Aadhaar cards issued to people: Govt. tells Rajya Sabha

6.71 crore cards were issued to children below five, 29.02 crore cards to people between 5 and 18 years
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Govt introduces amendment Bill in Lok Sabha to make linking of Aadhaar voluntary

Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad asserts that the proposed amendment is in compliance with the Supreme Court judgement.
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Exploring Kerala’s shoreline

Liza Natarajan, Medha Bhatt and Arjun A on their walks that revealed a kaleidoscopic view of the coast
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Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea to defer bifurcation of Andhra, Telangana HCs

The Supreme Court on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, refused to entertain a petition filed by the Andhra Pradesh High Court Advocates Association in Hyder
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Bean to the fair?

Head to the Avarebele Mela for an ice-cream cone topped with roasted avarekalu among other delicacies

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Star Twist claims M. Vijaykrishna Cup

Star Twist (Akshay Kumar up) won the M. Vijaykrishna Cup, the main event of the races here on Wednesday (Jan. 2). The winner is owned by M.A.M. Ramas

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Trupti Desai to return to Sabarimala next month

She appreciates women who entered temple using ‘guerrilla’ tactics
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Japan emperor greets public in final New Year's appearance

Japanese Emperor Akihito waved on Wednesday to throngs of well-wishers eager to see his final New Year’s appearance before abdicating in several mont
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123 crore Aadhaar cards issued to people: Govt. tells Rajya Sabha

6.71 crore cards were issued to children below five, 29.02 crore cards to people between 5 and 18 years
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Govt introduces amendment to make linking of Aadhaar voluntary in Lok Sabha

Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad asserted that the proposed amendment is in compliance with the Supreme Court judgment.
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Exploring Kerala’s shoreline

Liza Natarajan, Medha Bhatt and Arjun A on their walks that revealed a kaleidoscopic view of the coast
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Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea to defer bifurcation of Andhra, Telangana HCs

The Supreme Court on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, refused to entertain a petition filed by the Andhra Pradesh High Court Advocates Association in Hyder
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Words of wisdom

Captain Pavan Murthy, who passed away last month, was a doyen among tennis coaches

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Alexandre Dumas, Jersey Legend, Cosmos and Smile Stone please

Alexandre Dumas, Jersey Legend, Cosmos and Smile Stone pleased when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday morning (Jan. 2)Inner sand:1000m: Ger

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Augustus Caesar and The Cheetah catch the eye

Augustus Caesar and The Cheetah caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday (Jan. 2) morning.Inner sand:800m: Firewings (Kaviraj)

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Confusion over Ashwin’s selection ahead of fourth Test against Australia

While the team management has picked Ashwin in the 13-man squad, Virat Kohli said he “has not recovered in time.”

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Paine targets long-term improvement as India series loss looms

While Australia must win to level the series, Paine said that his aim was on improvement, particularly in the batting department.

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India will be difficult to beat in Asian Cup football tournament, says Sunil Chhetri

The Asian Cup will be played in four cities of the United Arab Emirates from January 5 to February 1.

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Exploring Kerala’s shoreline

Liza Natarajan, Medha Bhatt and Arjun A on their walks that revealed a kaleidoscopic view of the coast

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Back home for a job and a living

Proper implementation of NREGA scheme encourages many labourers to stop migrating to cities and stay back in villages in Kalaburagi district
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Meghalaya mine mishap: SC to hear petition seeking urgent rescue measures

Petition asks for the requisitioning of high capacity pumps, including the ones built by the Kirloskar Brothers Ltd., which were offered for the Thai cave rescue
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Slow and steady wins the race

At Ras Al Jinz in Oman relentless conservation efforts are saving turtles in the hundreds

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Like a bird in the sky

Take off in a powered paraglider from RK Beach and enjoy the thrills of flying

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Past forward

Krishnakriti 2019, which begins on January 3 in Hyderabad, will showcase a tapestry of ideas that emerge from 19th century archival material

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Sabarimala: Shreeshaila seer opposes gender bias

There is nothing wrong in women entering the Sabarimala Ayyappa shrine, Channasiddharama Panditaradhya swami of Shreeshaila Mutt said in Belagavi on W
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Sabarimala issue: Police use water cannon, tear gas to break up fight in Thiruvananthapuram

An officer and several BJP and CPI(M) workers were injured in the police action.
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Past forward

Krishnakriti 2019, which begins on January 3 in Hyderabad, will showcase a tapestry of ideas that emerge from 19th century archival material
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Sabarimala issue: Hindu Aikya Vedi calls for hartal on Thursday; traders not to heed call

The Hindu Aikya Vedi president said the agitation would not abate till Pinarayi Vijayan resigns.
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Unearth jewels from a treasury

A geographic marvel, empowered women and an exquisite theatre tradition... From Manipur’s many little-known stories, Shailaja Tripathi brings you a few

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Aus vs Ind fourth Test: Injured Ashwin, Ishant to miss out as India chases history

A final decision on Ashwin’s fitness and availability for the match will be taken at toss-time.

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Rafale issue: Goa Minister says audio clip played by Congress ‘doctored’, seeks probe

Attempt to create rift between him and Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, says Vishwajit Rane
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My bags are packed, I’m ready to go

If it ain’t Insta-worthy, we aren’t going — this is what increasingly defines holiday choices. In 2019, flamenco and flamingos feature on our travel list, along with stunning sunsets and glamorous yacht parties

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Past forward

Krishnakriti 2019, which begins on January 3 in Hyderabad, will showcase a tapestry of ideas that emerge from 19th century archival material

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The lure of luxe

From yoga classes to gourmet health food, airlines outdo each other in pampering their passengers

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Secrets from the caverns

Lonavala’s ancient rock-cut caves tell haunting stories of gods, kings and austere monks who lived there

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Watch: Chaos at Delhi metro stations on New Year day

Exit gates of four major metro stations in the city were closed due to heavy footfall in Central Delhi on Tuesday.The police and metro officials said
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In full bloom for Adeniums

Sunil Kumar and Anila V, both avid gardeners, have nurtured a collection of more than 120 varieties o f Adenium
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Jose Sebastian moves in the right direction with Ente Ummante Peru

As the film, starring Tovino Thomas and Urvashi, continues to warm hearts, director Jose Sebastian speaks about his dream début
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In full bloom for Adeniums

Sunil Kumar and Anila V, both avid gardeners, have nurtured a collection of more than 120 varieties o f Adenium

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Sohrabuddin case: Congress misused CBI to frame Amit Shah, says Yogi Adityanath

The U.P. CM demands apology from Congress president Rahul Gandhi on the episode
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Death toll from Philippine landslides, floods climbs to 85

The death toll from landslides and devastating floods in the central Philippines triggered by a tropical depression climbed to 85, officials said on
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Watch: This Gujarat school celebrated the New Year in a unique manner

Students of Urmi School in Gujarat’s Vadodara welcomed the New Year in a unique way. They formed a formation of ‘Welcome 2019’. 150 students took this
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In memoriam: The deaths in 2018

2018 was the year world events turned everything upside down. But we also lost many notable personalities in 2018. Here, we remember these people and
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Kerala tense as demonstrations mark closure of Sabarimala temple

BJP, UDF blames government for disregarding religious sentiments
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Congress demands answers from PM on Parrikar’s purported claim on Rafale files

The Congress on Wednesday demanded answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar’s purported claim that he had a f
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Pakistan Army claims to have shot down Indian spy quadcopter along LoC

Pakistan Army claimed to have shot down an Indian spy quadcopter in Bagh sector along the Line of Control on Tuesday. Defence spokesperson Maj. Gen.
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Parliament live | Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m.

“I don’t think it sends the right message to your state... this unruly behaviour must stop,” Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said to the protesting AIADMK members in Lok Sabha.
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Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie move SC seeking review of Dec 14 Rafale verdict

Former Union ministers Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie and advocate Prashant Bhushan on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court, seeking review of its Dece
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Madras HC lifts ban on online sale of medicines

A Division Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday stayed the operation of an order passed by a single judge on December 17 banning online sale of
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Republic Day parade rehearsal, Brisbane International tennis tournament, and other news in pictures

12.15 pmRehearsal for Republic Day ParadeAs India prepares to celebrate its 70th Republic Day on January 26, 2019, rehearsals for the parade were cond
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Chera king’s devotion

Those who are immersed in bhakti will see God in everything around them, said Sarala Rajagopalan, in a discourse. Perumakkodai was born in the Chera r

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Looking forward to meeting with Kim Jong-un, says Donald Trump

In recent weeks, the two leaders have indicated that they plan to meet again
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Congress demands answers from PM on Parrikar’s purported claim on Rafale files

The Congress on Wednesday demanded answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar’s purported claim that he had a f
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Pakistan Army claims to have shot down Indian spy quadcopter along LoC

Pakistan Army claimed to have shot down an Indian spy quadcopter in Bagh sector along the Line of Control on Tuesday. Defence spokesperson Maj. Gen.
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Parliament live | Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m.

“I don’t think it sends the right message to your state... this unruly behaviour must stop,” Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said to the protesting AIADMK members in Lok Sabha.
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Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie move SC seeking review of Dec 14 Rafale verdict

Former Union ministers Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie and advocate Prashant Bhushan on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court, seeking review of its Dece
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Madras HC lifts ban on online sale of medicines

A Division Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday stayed the operation of an order passed by a single judge on December 17 banning online sale of
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Opposition parties boycott Governor’s address; stage a walk out of TN Assembly

Opposition parties led by DMK president and Leader of the Opposition M.K. Stalin staged a walk out of the Tamil Nadu Assembly’s opening session here o
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Carrying on the lineage

Maharajapuram Ganesh Viswanathan was in full flow at a concert to commemorate his grandfather, Maharajapuram Santhanam, in Thrissur
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Friendship triumphs

A staging of Kuchelavritham in the capital city conformed to the traditional pattern
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Two women under 50 years of age enter Sabarimala temple, shrine shut for purification rites

The temple was later shut to perform 'purification rites'.
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Republic Day parade rehearsal, Brisbane International tennis tournament, and other news in pictures

12.15 pmRehearsal for Republic Day ParadeAs India prepares to celebrate its 70th Republic Day on January 26, 2019, rehearsals for the parade were cond
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Police mulling ‘Shakti teams’to check women harassment

Areas vulnerable to such offences being identified, says Police Commissioner
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New Year revellers feel the chill

Mercury dips to 13.6° C in city, the lowest in six years
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U.S. fires tear gas across Mexico border to stop migrants

U.S. authorities fired tear gas into Mexico during the first hours of the New Year to repel about 150 migrants who tried to breach the border fence i
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Taiwan reunification with China 'inevitable', says Chinese President Xi Jinping

Mr. Xi warns against any efforts to promote the island's independence
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Massive turnout for women’s wall

Women vow to preserve spirit of State’s social renaissance
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Uyyakondan project: how beautiful will the canal be?

Tiruchi Corporation issues work order
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Morning digest: UIDAI to obtain biometrics of 30 lakh NRC applicants, U.S journalist covering Sterlite issue deported, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day
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Global Events That Defined 2018

Here are the top events, from a data scandal to trouble in our neighbourhood, that came to define 2018
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‘Boy was excited about his birthday’

Victim always helped others: neighbour
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Exemption for vehicles with RFID tags at toll plazas

Vehicles with RFID tags will be exempted from paying environment compensation charge (ECC) at eight toll plazas here from Thursday onwards, the South
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Two held for murder in ‘accidental firing’

Family had filed a missing complaint; two accused remain absconding
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BJYM leader, 100 others booked for ‘rioting’ in Greater Noida

Barged into officer’s room to settle power theft complaint
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Two killed, three injured in road accident in Dharwad

As residents of the twin cities welcomed the New Year with much fanfare by organising fun-filled programmes to mark Monday evening, two persons were k
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BJP to cook 3,000-kg khichdi at Shah’s Delhi rally

Using ingredients collected from 3 lakh Dalit homes in city
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Five arrested for rape

Five persons have been arrested for allegedly raping a widow in Manesar here this past week.The 45-year-old woman, a resident of Delhi, had come to Gu
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After much delay, new court complex becomes functional in Hubballi

Earlier, no government agency had been fixed for maintenance of the multi-storeyed building
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Woman sustains bullet injury, husband blames ex-JD(U) MLA

Victim had gone to attend New Year’s Eve party
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Jail terms upheld in 2 drunken driving cases

Delhi court rejects appeals against trial court orders
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All possible efforts are on to trace missing fishing boat: Karandlaje

She says she has spoken to authorities in Maharashtra, approached the External Affairs Ministry
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Afridi blocked my return to Pakistan team, claims Salman Butt

The former Pakistan cricket captain and his teammates, Muhammad Asif and Muhammad Aamir were caught in the spot-fixing scandal on the tour of England in August, 2010.

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If you listen to Dhoni, half your job is done, says young all-rounder Washington Sundar

Nineteen-year-old Washington Sundar traces his cricketing journey to the top

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India vs Australia: Ashwin fails fitness test, to miss fourth test

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has come up short in his race to be fit for the fourth and final test against Australia, a team spokesman said o

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I am hoping to play better than last year: Hyeon Chung

The Korean wants to be part of the ‘next gen’ revolution

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Ranji Trophy: Adventurous Bhati bolsters Delhi

Bengal, set a target of 322 for victory, finishes the day on 18 for no loss

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Sindhu outlasts Saina in marathon

The former bounces back from a first-game loss, spearheads Hunters to victory

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Jamie Vardy scores winner

Leicester in top-half after win over Everton

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Tata Open: Ramkumar fights to down Granollers

Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan get past Radu Albot and Malek Jaziri

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Federer emerges victorious in historic mixed doubles clash with Serena

The team of Federer and Belinda Bencic beat Williams and Frances Tiafoe 4-2 4-3(3) to clinch the tie to top the group

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Ind vs Aus: Australia not getting priorities right

Scheduling the Big Bash during a Test series hurting the side’s preparation

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World T20: No direct qualification for Sri Lanka, Bangladesh

As per the qualification criteria, the top eight make it straight to the Super 12s stage while the remaining two have to play in the group stage along

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Ranji Trophy: Karnataka takes a healthy overall lead

More claims his third five-for of the tournament; Harpreet’s valiant century helps Chhattisgarh avoid follow-on

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MCG pitch gets ‘average rating’

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the MCG pitch used for the third India-Australia Test match as “average”, a very similar rating to t

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Pujara — the man for all reasons and seasons

India’s batting mainstay played a defining role in India’s victories in Adelaide and Melbourne

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The transition from romance to pragmatism is complete

In a cultural revolution of sorts, India is prepared to win looking “ugly”, by grinding it out

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