Larry Darrell's peripatetic quest for the Meaning of Life influenced him enormously, but less its spiritual goal than its nomadic nature. One of the two short-listed essays in the fourth

BY Samanth Subramanian 12 May 2005

On his return to the one-day team, the Punjab youngster played with an aura that was at once nostalgic of Nairobi.

BY Samanth Subramanian 15 March 2002

131 behind and 6 wickets in hand with Kumble and Harbhajan on a turning track -- it looks like something for the Indians to cheer about.

BY Samanth Subramanian 23 February 2002