INTERVIEW / 'Captaincy has come as a great motivation for me'
Team goals are top priority: Kumble In a chat with Deccan Herald, Anil Kumble reflects on the challenges the job of Indian skipper offers, and his philosophy on what captaincy is all about.
Battling the odds with success Despite various difficulties, Ajay Patil has put up a great show in the State badminton circuit this year.
'Dhoni is a mature cricketer' "Dhoni is a very mature cricketer. He has done well in the last 2-3 months that he has been captain of India. It's something that I really look forward to, working with him. I am sure both of us will complement each other", Anil Kumble said.
CHAKVETADZE ON A HIGH
'Psychology lessons helped me' "I studied psychology at university, although I've not yet finished. At first I thought it was boring but it got more and more interesting when I started to read the books and it definitely helps me when I'm playing," said Anna Chakvetadze, the latest woman to emerge from the Russian tennis production line.
Tanvir all set for Test challenge Sohail Tanvir would not have imagined that he will be asked to step into the shoes of the legendary Wasim Akram one day. For him, it was the proverbial dream come true situation.
Suicides of two brilliant researchers in three months at a prestigious institute in Bangalore point to the pressures of various kinds the students face today. What remedial measures are needed to prevent such tragedies? We invite our readers to express their opinion in 100 words.
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