Mathuresh Kadam looks up before he starts talking; his shoulders are hunched in a defeated position. “We were promised to be let out by 17th, but no response has come yet. I’ve stayed in this room for the past five days and my legs have begun to go numb. I came back with so many... Continue Reading →
The Cossack Humbles The Knight
On 25th September 2021, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, played host to perhaps the most enthralling boxing match in recent years. Former Undisputed Cruiserweight World Champion and 2012 London Olympics Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk faced local boy, unified Heavyweight Champion, and fellow London Olympics Super Heavyweight, gold medallist Anthony Joshua in a 12... Continue Reading →
When Whispers turned into Sirens
Prologue From the highest hilltop in the vicinity, you could see smoke rising from the city. An endless maze of crisscrossed roads and empty cars dotted the expanse of the town, making it look like its inhabitants had abandoned it in a hurry. As the dry wind whipped up the dust into waves, forming a... Continue Reading →
An Open Letter to the 2020 Batch
To the seniors that have no juniors, the second yearites that are yet to step foot on campus and the batch that can’t relate to the rest of us raving about Yummpys - this is for you. Leaving home for college has always been an iconic moment in life, and this should be no different.... Continue Reading →
India, England And A Summer to Remember
With the first two tests done and team India possessing a rare away series lead, Captain Kohli and his men eye an opportunity to claim a series victory in England after 14 years. With every player who got an opportunity to play, making an impact so far, this certainly looks achievable. On the other hand,... Continue Reading →
India vs Root, Anderson, and Rain
After the heroics in Australia, to spinning webs around the English when they came to visit, to the heartbreak of the World Test Championship Final, Indian test cricket has been on a rollercoaster ride since the resumption of the format post-COVID break. After choking once again in an ICC knockout, the pressure couldn’t be higher... Continue Reading →
Troubled Waters: The Cost of In-Fighting
As it is rightly said, there is no such thing as authentic, unalloyed jubilation. Some bitterness always mingles with the sweet. Though fond memories of our solitary gold and the hockey triumph might be nested in our thoughts, some events left much to be desired. From the arrest of wrestler Sushil Kumar and the miscommunication... Continue Reading →
The Golden Spear
"Milkha Singh had this dream of an Indian athlete winning a medal at athletics in the Olympics; he always wanted someone to win gold, it has now been fulfilled, but he is not here with us. He would have felt proud if he was here. I will dedicate this medal to him and PT Usha.... Continue Reading →
