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Monday, February 23, 2026
TopicTiger Pataudi

Topic: Tiger Pataudi

Tiger Pataudi: India’s first ‘Muslim star’ who was not afraid to use his name

Remembering Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, a rare Muslim star in an era when India’s secular temper was still evolving. 

The game’s gentleman

Apart from willing athleticism, Mansur Ali Khan Tiger Pataudi brought much more that was unfamiliar to Indian cricket. He brought a sense of aggression, and an intent to win.

On Camera

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In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

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