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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicNawab of Pataudi

Topic: Nawab of Pataudi

Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi—Nawab and only Test cricketer to play for both England and India

Apart from cricket, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi was also a fine hockey and billiards player.

Ajit Wadekar, the ‘commoner’ who dethroned the Nawab and took Indian cricket to glory

No one can take away the credit Wadekar deserves for the feats the Indian team achieved when he was at the helm.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.