“Meritocracy is one of the most beautiful inventions of the 20th century – it is a foundation of a free society.” This line appears in Malcolm Gladwell’s 2024 book Revenge of the Tipping Point, in which he dismantles the hidden biases of elite American institutions. His prime example? Indian and Asian students are facing an…
They arrived with nothing but brilliance. Eight dollars in their pocket, a degree from IIT or AIIMS in their hands, and a single goal in their minds – to prove themselves in a country that had never heard their names. Today, they run global tech giants, revolutionise medicine, and shape public policy. These are 10…
Australia take on South Africa in the World Test Championship final in Lord’s. The defending champions have once again underlined their red-ball supremacy by reaching the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2023–25 cycle. Led by Pat Cummins, the Australians have showcased remarkable consistency and adaptability across various conditions and against top-tier opposition. From…
RCB players during their Qualifier 1 match against PBKS. (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have taken a decisive step towards ending their long wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title, securing a place in the 2025 final after a dominant eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1 at Mullanpur…
Marco Jansen celebrates with SEC teammates (Sportzpics Photo) Sunrisers Eastern Cape superstar Marco Jansen believes the secret behind his success at SA20 is his ability to adapt to the various conditions at the six venues.South Africa is infamous for the contrasting surfaces all around the country. It is often the first thing many overseas players…
HYDERABAD: Gongadi Trisha played an instrumental role in India winning their second ICC women’s U-19 World Cup title in Kuala Lumpur recently. This is the second successive World Cup for the 19-year-old Hyderabadi. She scored the first century of the tournament, was player of the match in the final against South Africa and was adjudged…