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Husband of Indian killed in Ethiopian plane crash to bring back her body
“Two tickets have been offered to her family to travel to Ethiopia to identify and get the body back. Travel date is unknown but the process is on and full assistance to the family members is being provided,” an official said.
Updated on Mar 13, 2019 09:19 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
‘Will call you when I land,’ newly-wed Indian woman had texted husband before Ethiopia crash
Shikha Garg, who was travelling to attend the annual assembly of the UN Environment Programme, had got married less than three months ago to Soumya Bhattacharya after dating for three years.
Updated on Mar 12, 2019 10:31 PM IST
Agence France-Presse | Agence France-Presse
Courting greatness: In the legend of Federer, the numbers are just the beginning
Roger Federer, who recently won his hundredth ATP title, has said he was not chasing that landmark. Yet, his achievement is remarkable in all sorts of ways.
Published on Mar 09, 2019 07:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Bhattacharya
The unexpected outcome sets sport apart from other fields of popular culture: Spinoff by Soumya Bhattacharya
The unfolding in front of our eyes of what seems barely credible is one of the enduring and defining charms of sport
Updated on Feb 22, 2019 11:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Bhattacharya
Spinoff by Soumya Bhattacharya: The sports fan and his embrace of torment
Masochism is built into the mental makeup of the ardent sports fan. Throw him as many unpalatable results as you like, he will keep coming back
Published on Feb 09, 2019 05:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Bhattacharya
Spinoff by Soumya Bhattacharya: There’s no better time to be a sports fan
Football, tennis and cricket are all illuminated by the talents and collective greatness of athletes who count as among the best ever to have played their chosen sports.
Updated on Jan 27, 2019 03:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Bhattacharya
The agony and ecstasy of a sports fan
SPINOFF: Soumya Bhattacharya writes about the purpose a sport serves to those who follow and watch sport but have no stake in it in terms of money or a career.
Updated on Jan 11, 2019 10:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Bhattacharya
Because idols can’t err. Or can they?
SPINOFF: It’s not fair to expect elite athletes to be role models in terms of personal conduct, writes Soumya Bhattacharya
Updated on Dec 15, 2018 05:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Bhattacharya
Kohli & Co: Swagger is no substitute for success
SPINOFF: He is undoubtedly one of the greatest batsmen of the modern era, but as a captain, Virat lacks tactical nous, says Soumya Bhattacharya
Updated on Nov 04, 2018 01:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Soumya Bhattacharya