There is a fine line between patriotism and jingoism. Everyone welcomes patriotism, or support for a team, whether it is a national side or a club. Jingoism, though, is unpleasant and dangerous. But the truth is that few fans know the difference.
Speaking of the high-voltage drama that a cricket match between the two neighbours ensues, Suresh Menon tells how sports rivalry is not confined to the Asian archrivals alone. It is rather our version of the England–Australia and Australia–New Zealand rivalries, except that they are not kept alive by politicians and media for political and commercial gains
Unlike present times, cricket diplomacy has been effectively used by India–Pakistan to not only break the ice in bilateral relations but also avert an all-out war or scale down the rhetoric on both sides of the border
Former medium pacer Atul Wassan speaks to Peerzada Muzamil about the political side of the India–Pakistan rivalry in cricket, and how things have changed over time on and off the field.
Few can understand his journey from a high-profile cricketer, known as much for his colourful life, to a right-wing politician
After the recently held Congress of the party, President Xi Jinping has, contrary to popular perception, has emerged more powerful, after winning the election a record third time
Naseer Ganai tells us how enterprising Kashmiris have turned their love for the sport and gifted players a bat that is unbeatable in its quality and reputation
More than the display of jingoism and chauvinism, sports is about the weak taking on the mighty and humbling them
Giving an illustrious example of Dattu Bhokanal, a onion grower who clocked the fastest 15th as a single-scull rower in the world at 2016 Rio Olympics, Dilip D’Souza tells how passion drives all sports and keeps nation on an edge, always
In the times of social media and TV channels, which whip up emotions that are more often than not toxic and come camouflaged as nationalism, a big game between India and Pakistan relationship always brings an edge and pressure, says Anand Vasu
Speaking of the high-voltage drama that a cricket match between the two neighbours ensues, Suresh Menon tells how sports rivalry is not confined to the Asian archrivals alone. It is rather our version of the England–Australia and Australia–New Zealand rivalries, except that they are not kept alive by politicians and media for political and commercial gains
Unlike present times, cricket diplomacy has been effectively used by India–Pakistan to not only break the ice in bilateral relations but also avert an all-out war or scale down the rhetoric on both sides of the border
Former medium pacer Atul Wassan speaks to Peerzada Muzamil about the political side of the India–Pakistan rivalry in cricket, and how things have changed over time on and off the field.
Few can understand his journey from a high-profile cricketer, known as much for his colourful life, to a right-wing politician
After the recently held Congress of the party, President Xi Jinping has, contrary to popular perception, has emerged more powerful, after winning the election a record third time
Naseer Ganai tells us how enterprising Kashmiris have turned their love for the sport and gifted players a bat that is unbeatable in its quality and reputation
More than the display of jingoism and chauvinism, sports is about the weak taking on the mighty and humbling them
Giving an illustrious example of Dattu Bhokanal, a onion grower who clocked the fastest 15th as a single-scull rower in the world at 2016 Rio Olympics, Dilip D’Souza tells how passion drives all sports and keeps nation on an edge, always
In the times of social media and TV channels, which whip up emotions that are more often than not toxic and come camouflaged as nationalism, a big game between India and Pakistan relationship always brings an edge and pressure, says Anand Vasu
Reminiscing about his encounter with Yuri Averbakh, Indian grandmaster Pravin Thipsay tells us how the two superpowers fought in chess for supremacy during Cold War, and it was schadenfreude for Pakistani players when India lost to stronger teams
In order to woo the Seven Sisters, where millions of people are sports crazy, especially football, the Centre is trying to promote a mainland sport like cricket in the region
Over the years, cricket matches between the two neighbours have become less and less of a game and more and more of a political tug-of-war, bringing up issues of identity, political aspirations and frustrations
Artist and photographer Samar S. Jodha catches in still frames what he calls twilight tenderness
India’s golden sprinter Hima Das reminisces about her growing up in Dhing, a small nondescript village in Assam, and says as a sportsperson she never feels she is seen differently because of her northeastern identity
