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Kishenji killed

Kishenji an Enigma in Death too, but Questions Mamata Must Answer Now

Koteswar Rao aka Kishenji, the “star” Maoist leader of the country, died the way he lived — by the power of the gun. And like his life, his death has… Read more »

Man Utd vs Newcastle

Man U Draws Controversial Match with Newcastle, City Ahead in Title Race

Newcastle United: The team that very nearly salvaged points out of Manchester City (but couldn’t) and has the second best defence in the league. Manchester United: The only team that… Read more »

India vs West Indies

Third Test: A Dramatic Draw, Ashwin’s Honeymoon and Wait for Sachin’s 100

There is an adage “every run counts” and the third and final Test vesus West Indies epitomised the very essence of that saying. In the 14th over, Rahul Dravid paddle-sweeps Bishoo,… Read more »

Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund

Gunners Through to Round of 16, RVP Brace Ensures Arsenal the Top Spot

As I started to ‘key in’ my thoughts on Wednesday night’s Champions League encounter between Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund, I was reminded by the observation of my dear friend Deblina,… Read more »

East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan

East Bengal Let Down by Controversial Refereeing as Mohun Bagan Prevail 1-0

“Arrey Togo aij paanch goal bhoira dimu dekhis oney,” yelled a young guy who plays football with me on Sundays to another fellow player during a heated argument. The latter… Read more »

Norwich City vs Arsenal

The Hitman is Back: Gunners Ride on RVP Brace to Down Norwich 2-1

The EPL resumed after two weeks and the Gunners were the first team to start against the newly promoted Norwich, which was enjoying a top half position at this juncture…. Read more »

Pink Floyd

The Dark Side of the Moon: How Pink Floyd Delved into the Human Mind

Released in March 1973, The Dark Side of the Moon is the eighth studio album by Pink Floyd. After the release of Meddle in 1971, the band was scheduled to… Read more »

South Africa vs Australia

Cape Fear: When Devils Threatened to Come Alive in Aussie vs Proteas Test

Last time these two teams competed, it was a battle between the two best teams in the cricketing world. Well, Australia is not the number 1 side in Test cricket… Read more »

Oil refinery

Petrol Price Hike and the Maths of it

The recent hike in oil prices has given the Opposition parties and allies alike yet another opportunity to hit out at the already bruised UPA government. As arguments and counter… Read more »

Pink Flyod

How Pink Floyd Built The Wall

Philosophical and hard-hitting lyrics, sonic experimentation, elaborate live concerts and innovative album art. That was the mark of psychedelic and progressive rock giant Pink Floyd. During the 1970s Pink Floyd… Read more »