From the publishers of THE HINDU
VOL.33 :: NO.26 :: Jul. 01, 2010
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From the publishers of THE HINDU VOL.33 :: NO.26 :: Jul. 01, 2010 |
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With pressure on them reaching unprecedented heights, youngsters of this generation should keep one thing in mind, that even Maradona or Ronaldo did not make the perfect first impression in the World Cup, writes Ayon Sengupta.
Blundering goaliesAlas, as we know, a goalkeeper's error will almost always prove fatal and sometimes decisive. Defenders and attackers can make mistakes, but even if they don't always get away with them, can frequently hope to escape the consequences. Goalkeepers' errors can so often be disastrous, writes Brian Glanville.
Cricket frenzy grips the islandSkippers Dhoni, Sangakkara, Afridi and Shakib Al Hasan display a sense of camaraderie ahead of the formal trophy-unveiling ceremony. The warmth is lost for a split second as Afridi is tested with repeated queries about missing Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf. He retorts, “Look, this is not a team of kids.” Dhoni guffaws and Afridi's anger dissipates. By K. C. Vijaya Kumar.
The signs are encouragingThe Asian Championship gave indications of what to expect from the Indian wrestlers in the major upcoming meets. It served as a precursor to the Asian Games (in November) than the Commonwealth Games (in October) as the competition would be much tougher in the continental extravaganza, writes Y. B. Sarangi.
‘Father's Day' continues to be a lucky day for Saina Nehwal. On this day in June 2009 she became the first Indian woman ever to win a Super Series title by bagging the prestigious Indonesian Open. Again, on ‘Father's Day' this year ... Advt Links: • calling card
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