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Sunil Gavaskar's success against the world's best fast bowlers, on their own turf, was magical. He single-handedly elevated the status of Indian cricket.

Gavaskar: India's Greatest Cricketer

Little separates Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar in terms of record. Despite this, a persuasive argument can be made in favour of Gavas

The Public Works Department building on the Marina seafront. An example of the Indo-Sarcenic style of architecture, it was built in 1865 by Robert Chisholm.-

Chennai's architectural heritage

Like many other Indian cities, Madras was a British creation.

Sri Lanka's Chaminda Vaas was the highest wicket taker in the 2003 World Cup.-V.V. KRISHNAN

Selecting the World XI

There were several acts of individual brilliance in the 2003 cricket World Cup. An attempt to select the star performers in a World XI, based on their

World Champions, 2003. Australia became the first country to win three World Cup titles. The Aussies were way ahead of the competition from the start of the tournament.-DAVID GRAY/REUTERS

Lessons from a shock-and-awe final

In a breathtaking display of cricket professionalism and firepower, an Australian team that is made of the stuff of legend turned the final into a one

Sachin on song

HE came to the crease with India chasing 274, in arguably the most pressure-filled situation his team has faced in years. He later said that his philo

An out-of-the-box World Cup

It will take a tremendous effort to prevent Australia from retaining the World Cup. With a rampant Sachin Tendulkar at the helm, India seems best plac

Shane Warne.-GLEN HUNT/AP

Warne's Shame

FROM Brian Lara's sublime innings in the opening match against South Africa to John Davison's stunning 66-ball century (a World Cup record) for Canada

India's return to form?

After an indifferent start to its World Cup campaign, India has shown encouraging signs of returning to form.

Andy Flower-THEMBA HADEBE/AP

Acts of courage

SHANE WARNE'S dramatic exit from the World Cup overshadowed one of the most courageous acts of protest seen in the sporting arena for a long time. In

The IIT Story: Issues and Concerns

The IITs have consistently performed as institutions of world-class excellence in an otherwise mediocre higher educational system. IIT products have f

Food insecurity in urban India

Food Insecurity Atlas of Urban India by the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation and the World Food Programme, 2002; pages 212.

What to do about cricket hooliganism

Hooliganism has become a real problem on India's cricket fields, with West Indian cricketers becoming special targets. Zero tolerance is the need of t