Features

Bitcoin Mania Boost

Madhavankutty Pillai

The US government creates a strategic reserve of the cryptocurrency

Win Toss, Bat First?

Lhendup G Bhutia

Choosing to bat first may seem the logical thing to do in this Champions Trophy final. But there are reasons to consider the other option

Between Image and Message

Madhavankutty Pillai

Why symbolism is an integral part of politics

Pakistan as Usual

Siddharth Singh

Kohli plays the pitch as India’s middle order delivers

Rajeev Deshpande

The master batter’s unhurried knock took the pressure off the chase while Iyer, Pandya, Rahul and Axar showed why India is set to be a formidable force in the years to come

Unbeaten India in Champions Trophy final

Aditya Iyer

Kohli, spinners master Australia in first semifinal in Dubai

More Trouble for Ukraine

Siddharth Singh

The US will be forced to intervene on Ukraine’s side in case of a future conflict with Russia but it is unwilling to do that.

Anora’s Night

Nandini Nair

An unusual Cinderella story sweeps the Oscars

Varun Chakravarthy: Mystery spinner comes of age

Rajeev Deshpande

Varun Chakravarthy’s oversize gear and casual appearance mask an ability to weave a maze around batters as did against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday evening.