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Politics on the Playing Field: What Do Neymar and NaMo Have in Common?

Elevating players like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar to demigod status comes at the cost of the team and greater good. If that doesn’t sound like strongman politics, what does?

Manik Sharma May 23, 2016

POV

Can We Resolve to Stop Stinking in 2018?

2017 ignored the problems that are technically issues, but don’t quite qualify because not enough people feel strongly about them. It’s time we brought some of these issues to the fore in 2018: Vegetarian seekh kebab for instance and people who smell bad.

Ramjaane May 18, 2016

Sports

Thoughts You Have When You’re Forced to Watch the World Cup

Every now and then, even a supermodel produces a turd – and the World Cup produced a night of football yesterday that could put a caffeinated baby to sleep. Here are a few conversations starters to take you through your day.

#VALUE! May 17, 2016

Sports

Farewell, World Cup 2018. Thank You For Croatian President’s Jaadu Ki Jhappi & Maradona’s Madness

Before World Cup withdrawals hit you as unsuspectingly as the VAR penalty hit the Croatians last night, here’s a list of moments that will have you reminiscing, howling, and laughing your ass off in equal measure. Emmanuel Macron’s dab, Maradona’s drama or Japan’s thank you note, which is your favourite moment of the World Cup?

Arré Bench May 11, 2016

Sports

Bas Ek Goal?: A Non-Fan’s Greatest Nightmare During the World Cup

You don’t need to know the players’ names to enjoy a game of football. But when France and Belgium play a game as dull as a matrimonial profile written by your sanskari aunt, you wish football could live up to its reputation as the beautiful game.

Dushyant Shekhawat May 6, 2016

POV

A New Hope for the New Year: How to Thain Thain Your Way into 2019

It might look like the world is coming to an end, but this is the first day of the new year. We hope the indomitable spirit of “thain thain” will be with you. In the days that follow, if you find yourself in a hopeless place, remind yourself, as the police officer did, to always keep punching.

Hardik Rajgor April 10, 2016

People

All That We Can Be Thankful for in 2017

This year, India made significant jumps on its social development indices and we also leapt to the top 100 in the “ease of doing business” rankings.

Arré April 7, 2016

Sports

The Silver Lining to Mo Salah’s World Cup Exit

With Egypt unlikely to advance further than the group stage, Mo Salah’s World Cup campaign will come to an end on Monday, leaving millions of fans heartbroken. As a pick-me-up, here are three silver linings we can find in this result.

Dushyant Shekhawat March 20, 2016

Animals

म्हारा भैंसा बेटे जैसा

हरियाणा की एक अनोखी प्रेम कहानी: नरेंद्र सिंह पूनिया और उनका भैंसा शहंशाह।

Sat Singh March 14, 2016

Sports

Will an Underdog Like Mexico Rise This World Cup?

A good underdog story often feels therapeutic, not just because it offers the pleasures of watching dynasties and reputations crumble. But because it is also the kind of raw story we want to live and tell. No better place to witness it than the World Cup.

Arré March 14, 2016