From the publishers of THE HINDU
VOL.30 :: NO.43 :: Oct. 27, 2007
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Unflappable FinnKimi Raikkonen might turn people off with his laidback attitude, but not many know that behind his placid exterior is a hard-boiled driver, and a dedicated professional, writes G. Raghunath.
A heady mix of speed, control and zestThere can be no denying Kimi Raikkonen is a worthy world champion, winning six of the season’s 17 races, two more than Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso and three more than his team-mate Felipe Massa, writes Alan Henry.
Gambhir’s night outGautam Gambhir, who missed much of the action over the past two weeks with a strained groin, was up and running even as the Aussies ran out of ideas. S. Dinakar reports. AUSTRALIA-INDIA 7TH ODI Kartik, the hero Murali Kartik sliced through the Aussie line-up with six for 27. He then remained unbeaten with 21 as India, chasing 194, clinched a humdinger under the lights. S. Dinakar reports. COMMENT A costly lesson The supreme irony is that Darrell Hair has been given the push from his umpiring job because he was too good a technocrat. He has been sent out to pasture and is required to undergo a six-month rehabilitation course in what seems to be man management, writes Frank Tyson. COMMENT 
It’s time to take a standOf humanity’s many faces, racism is the ugliest. And it can take many forms, black against white, brown against black, white against yellow and so forth. None can be excused. None can be ignored, writes Peter Roebuck.
Randhawa makes history Unlike Jyoti Randhawa’s previous triumphs that came after playoffs, the latest one was authoritatively achieved. Rakesh Rao reports. WORLD MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP Ernie Els at his majestic best If Wentworth echoes with past glories for the South African, his performance offered him a tantalising hint that Nirvana may just be around the corner, writes Lawrence Donegan.
‘Asia is a key market’Stephen Duckitt of the ATP’s communications team is all praise for India’s Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes for promoting tennis in Asia. “They deserve every accolade they have received over the years,” he says in an e-mail chat with Nandakumar Marar. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Success at last His maiden National title should boost Ashutosh Singh’s confidence and help him realise his potential, writes Kamesh Srinivasan.
‘Always do something that you like’“I’ve discovered some nice countries and made lots of friends that I would never have otherwise done. Chess has clearly opened a lot of doors for me,” says Viswanathan Anand in a chat with Rakesh Rao.
While trying to establish himself in a competitive Everton side, James McFadden is making himself a folk hero in his Scottish homeland after a series of outstanding international performances, writes Andy Hampson.
Arsenal and the BracewellsI think we can assume that if the controversial Uzbek businessman, billionaire Alisher Usmanov does take over Arsenal, he will appoint David Dein as his chief executive.
Gunners show extra firepowerThe credit should go to Arsene Wenger for the double substitution after that first 60 minutes that changed the game. On came Rosicky, and the turbo-heeled Theo Walcott for one of those attractive cameos that are becoming more and more regular. By Jamie Jackson. Advt Links: • Deutsches Ceeduu Web • Send Gift to India • Flowers to All Over India • Nascar Diecasts • Computer Terms & Definitions • Sportshop • IQ Tests, Liebestests und andere Quizzes • Sportreisen zu allen Sportevents • Used Cars • Domain • Preisvergleich • blog tools • Projectors • USB Adapters • Soccer balls, goal & accessories
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