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Have Nishikori, Cilic ushered in an era of unpredictability?

For most Tennis fans around the world as the 6th progressed it turned from a “Super Saturday” into a “Shocking Saturday.” It was the day when David overpowered Goliath. If Nishikori beating Djokovic came as a surprise then Cilic straight set win over Federer shook the entire Tennis world. This could not be brushed aside as just another “upset” where the underdog got lucky.

Welbeck, Sanchez signings not enough to break Arsenal's Premier League jinx

Welbeck’s athleticism and physicality will see him stretch opposition defences and see him convert the chances that the Gunners’ very talented midfield create.

From just another Chinese player to Grand Slam champion: The metamorphosis of Li Na

Tennis stars come in all sizes, shapes, and personalities. Some of them stay in the spotlight throughout their playing careers and then fade into oblivion. But there are some others whose legacies continue to be written well after they hang up their rackets. And Li Na is one of them.

Sports and Reality TV: The same person dressed in different clothes?

Like many other things in our lives that are coming together, Sports and Reality TV are converging too.

Hit by defensive crisis, Arsenal just need to focus on automatic Champions League qualification

Arsenal need a squad that is better than the one they currently have before they attempt a successful title charge. Sealing qualification for the Champions League early would help them go a long way in doing just that.

Asian Games: India's tennis federation was right but the BCCI was wrong

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) did the right thing. The Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) did the wrong thing about the Asian Games.

Snotty girls and HMT boys: What Chetan Bhagat gets wrong about relationships

Why is it that every time Chetan Bhagat makes a statement about women, he seems to put his foot in his mouth?

When Deepika met Catherine Deneuve at MFF, facepalm followed

When Deepika Padukone met French actress Catherine Deneuve, a powerhouse actress who's worked with some of the greatest filmmakers ever, the conversation that followed was deeply embarrassing.

What If review: Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan can't save this boring rom-com

What If could have been great if the film had explored the ironies in the scenes it sets up, Matsai’s script doesn’t. Instead, it plays out like any other rom-com.

Haider review: Shahid, Tabu mesmerise in Vishal Bhardwaj's best so far

In this ability to tell a new story from a familiar and old one lies Bhardwaj’s genius. Haider isn’t just the best film in his trilogy; it’s the finest film of his career.

Bang Bang! review: Hrithik, Katrina show how explosively dumb Bollywood can be

Bang Bang! proves that big budgets don’t make a lick of a difference on the entertainment scale.

Maharashtra: Forget campaigns, all parties are still explaining their break-ups

The Assembly elections in Maharashtra will not be the same this time, as all four parties are busy explaining their break-ups, instead of talking election talk.

Maharashtra polls: BJP's imported candidates will be a pain for the loyals

Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray may have a point when he asks why, if there is indeed a Narendra Modi wave persisting after the tide of favour the party had secured in the Lok Sabha elections, was he going to go on the stump in as many as 25 locations on a blistering pace, all in about nine days from 4 October?

Too many seats not enough candidates? BJP resorts to poaching in Maharashtra

The entire incident bears a striking resemblance to the way the BJP secured candidates from other parties which made the massive win possible because then, people voted for the promised development agenda

Mars ke achche din a gaaye: How Firstpost readers reacted to Isro's Mangalyaan

Here is how some Firspost readers reacted to the event of MoM entering Mars orbit.

Maharashtra: Congress, NCP, BJP, Shiv Sena shred faith in coalition politics

Sena and BJP, Congress and NCP are making for what can be described an unseemly spectacle. If they quarrel now, can they be trusted to work together later?

No lal batti obsession: What is expected of Mumbai's new mayor Snehal Ambekar

Snehal Ambekar needed some "standard", and wanted a red beacon on her official car because it behoves a person holding the mayoral office. She often would be required to go to the airport to receive VIPs, including foreigners, and the red beacon would make it easier for her to discharge that duty.

We don't need PM Modi's new 'smart' cities, we need to run existing ones better

Why Modi's 'smart' city idea is misplaced.

Gurbux Singh and the poppy fields of Flanders: Indians as cannon fodder in World War One

More Indians lost lives in World War I than in any other. Most of those who fought, like Gurbux Singh, went to war for economic reasons and life-long Pensions. Most of them were just cannon fodder in a war that had nothing to do with them

Mixing religion and politics: Will cops crack down on misuse of Ganpati fest?

The Thane police have issued notices to Ganpati mandals saying mandals are religious places and should not be used for politicking.

Dear Irani, say you are self-taught and move on

This is not a country that produces self taught leaders or intellectuals with the mental toughness and self confidence to say they are self educated.

Raja Natwarlal review: Don't get conned into watching this Emraan Hashmi film

Why Raja Natwarlal isn’t named Jannat 3 will remain a mystery. Like Jannat 1 and its sequel, it is directed by Kunal Deshmukh, stars Emraan Hashmi as a street smart con man, involves a cricket based heist, a love interest who foils the plan and three hundred improbable contrivances to make the hero win the heist.