Nimish is a freelance writer based in New Delhi. He writes about technology, books, sports and everything else

February 12, 2019 17:59 IST
At the 1970 World Cup, England goalkeeper Gordon Banks denied Brazil legend Pele with a save that is almost universally regarded as the greatest the world has ever seen.
Tue, Feb 12, 2019
February 12, 2019 17:39 IST
Remember how Charlie Chaplin never won an Oscar award for his acting? Well, the Grammies have their own “Good Heavens How Come They Never Got a Grammy” hall. And some of the artistes in it are not just famous but downright legendary - so legendary that they did not need a Grammy to prove it.
Tue, Feb 12, 2019
December 30, 2018 16:28 IST
The best tech books of 2018 by Emily Chang, Scott Galloway, Adam Fisher, Ken Kocienda and Gary Vaynerchuk.
Sun, Dec 30, 2018
October 29, 2018 17:35 IST
Known for patient attrition and spending hours at the crease, Sunil Gavaskar turned a phase in Delhi by scoring 121 runs from 94 balls.
Mon, Oct 29, 2018
October 05, 2018 18:14 IST
As the world marks seven years since the passing of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, the debate about whether he would have liked what Apple is doing today is reignited
Fri, Oct 05, 2018
September 30, 2018 11:55 IST
Jobs was no angel, but ironically what many considered to be his Achilles Heel - a penchant for showmanship - was actually his biggest strength.
Sun, Sep 30, 2018
September 23, 2018 18:17 IST
Once considered the spiritual successor of Bob Dylan because he too wrote of the travails of the working person, Bruce Springsteen is now a legend in his own right, and is considered perhaps the greatest live performer of them all.
Sun, Sep 23, 2018
September 15, 2018 23:56 IST
Happy Batman Day: If you are looking to add a little bit of Batman to your lives on the day devoted to him, we would suggest grabbing one of these ten masterpieces of storytelling.
Sat, Sep 15, 2018
July 16, 2018 21:00 IST
Contrary to what many had feared (hoped, in some cases), Russia 2018 was definitely a success, with upsets and surprises aplenty.
Tue, Jul 17, 2018
June 24, 2018 18:23 IST
If you thought Toni Kroos’ effort against Sweden was special, just cast an eye on these seven performances which are the stuff of which German footballing legend is made.
Sun, Jun 24, 2018
June 17, 2018 14:44 IST
A look at ten other players, apart from Lionel Messi, who were stars in their own right but came undone at the penalty spot in the World Cup.
Sun, Jun 17, 2018
June 13, 2018 20:09 IST
As World Cup in Russia gets underway, it is worth casting a glance back at seven team uniforms that caught the eye but for the wrong reasons.
Wed, Jun 13, 2018
June 12, 2018 19:40 IST
The FIFA World Cup 2018 will start from June 14 with host Russia taking on Saudi Arabia as the first. The tournament will see 32 nations from across the world taking on each other. There will be 64 matches in total.
Tue, Jun 12, 2018
June 11, 2018 17:45 IST
We take a look at ten goal celebrations that really caught spectators’ eyes in the World Cup… and one that almost ended in a disaster.
Mon, Jun 11, 2018
June 10, 2018 09:00 IST
Being a World Cup favourite is one thing. Being the best in the tournament is another. And being the ultimate winner yet another.
Mon, Jun 11, 2018
June 09, 2018 14:20 IST
There have been multiple players across the history of football who have dazzled at club level but, unfortunately, haven't been able to play at the World Cup.
Mon, Jun 11, 2018
May 27, 2018 16:38 IST
Loris Karius' double blunders were not the only goalkeeping mistakes the footballing world has seen on the big stage.
Sun, May 27, 2018
May 25, 2018 14:57 IST
At 34, AB de Villiers was not exactly a spring chicken, but then he was in a sport where people tend to leave when they are closer to forty than thirty five.
Fri, May 25, 2018
May 08, 2018 19:37 IST
Arsene Wenger may have been one of the most succesfull long serving managers of all time but his quotes reveal a person who has a deep understanding of human nature.
Tue, May 08, 2018
April 28, 2018 09:33 IST
Superheroes? I love them. But I would rather have a book to read about them than a film to watch. For in a book, Iron Man is Tony Stark, and not Robert Downey Jr; Batman is Bruce Wayne, and not Christian Bale; Thor is the son of Odin and the God of Thunder, and not Chris Hemsworth.
Sat, Apr 28, 2018
April 20, 2018 21:00 IST
Arsene Wenger is the only manager to have gone through an EPL campaign without a single defeat.
Fri, Apr 20, 2018
March 23, 2018 16:28 IST
Facebook Cambridge Analytica data row: The importance of privacy in a world moving to the cloud is growing and perhaps Apple's approach on the subject has been one of the best.
Fri, Mar 23, 2018
March 22, 2018 17:18 IST
Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data leaks: Do not #DeleteFacebook. Not yet. It might have its frailties, but it is currently like a shark in a sea of social network mediocrity. It is massive and has no real alternatives.
Fri, Mar 23, 2018
March 05, 2018 00:57 IST
Sir Roger Bannister may not have an Olympic or World Championship medal to his name but he has done what many considered physically impossible before him - break the four minute barrier for the mile.
Mon, Mar 05, 2018
February 25, 2018 17:51 IST
It was Steve Jobs who showed us the simple fact that technology could be both interesting and accessible. And hey, fun to follow
Sun, Feb 25, 2018




