Sri Sritharan
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Margaret Thatcher was Britain’s great dividerSome of the bile that filled outlets on Monday crossed lines of decency and taste. Whatever the politics or the body of work, she was someone’s mother – someone’s friend. Many on the left did themselves no favours in soft-shoeing on her grave... -
Kate’s not worthy of Mantel’s Tudor bloodlustTo take Mantel’s full soliloquy, is to paint Kate Middleton as the Windsor’s Bride of Frankenstein created to bear to bear children and somehow be the perfect toff-next-door in an age of Mulberry-envy, Made in Chelsea and Pinterest.
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Why the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI could pave the way for genuine progressionWith today's announcement that Benedict will become the first Pope to resign from his position in 600 years there will be consternation over a constructive reign seemingly cut short. Yet, the precedent set could pave the way for genuine progressionAlso published on: -
Top 5 commercials for Super Bowl XLVIIThere is a game being played in America tonight. No, not the one involving the Ravens and 49ers... -
Super Bowl XLVII: All big and nothing easyExperts often say the NFL is a ‘win-now’ league, and that successful teams have a limited window to maximise success. For this reason, the Ray Lewis factor may just see the Ravens over the line.
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I was there... at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games2012 has ended, yet the memories of the last 365 will live in the hearts and minds of people around the world thanks to events in some small corner of East London.
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Coldplay strike a chord on London’s grand finaleMourning is a subtle beast; it means many things to many people. And as those who left the Olympic Stadium for the last time, the end of days feeling was immense... What we’d all give just to be waking up again on July 27.
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Battman lifts the final day gloomStarting late in the schedule, Wheelchair Rugby has struggled to stay out of the spotlight such has been the interest. In the purest sense it is not quite rugby, save its immense physicality.
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10 lessons for Rio2016 should be a massive, joyous celebration and it can be made so by reaching out and selling the best of Brazil - not just to the world - to Brazilians themselves.Also published on:
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Saved by the bell. It’s Goalball!Goalball is riveting stuff. And bite size too. It’s easy to digest and follow, though impossible to predict where the goals will come from, let alone an eventual winner.
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Peacock and Weirwolf make Thriller Thursday a realityThriller Thursday was earning its name as it slow burned like a Hitchcockian classic. Other races and battles added drama to proceedings as track and field events came alive as night consumed the red skies over Stratford.Also published on:
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The Paralympics: Assessing week oneWith one week down, and one to go, how is the London 2012 Paralympics faring?
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Hynd the highlight in the Aquatics CentreFor tonight at least however, Ellie Simmonds wasn’t the talk of the whale. In Oliver Hynd, a new hero emerged for British Paralympic swimming.
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Glorious Greenwich is just the courseGreenwich is a marvellous venue. Like Horse Guards Parade for the Olympic Beach Volleyball, LOCOG have found a spot in London that compliments the sport on show perfectly, whilst making for a spectacular experience.
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Hoopla for the two-wheeled wondersThere is a different nuance to the two-wheeled game versus that witnessed in the Olympics. Save slam dunks, there is more emphasis on boxing out opponents. It is less about raw physicality and pace, and more concerned with in-game tactics and skill.
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The Velodrome’s success StoreyAttending Saturday afternoon’s finals session, there was no filler as the sell-out crowd were treated to back-to-back medal class races - four in total. And with GB interest in three of them, all eyes were on the infamous track.
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To Inspiration and beyondThe Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games opened the eyes of an enraptured crowd and global audience to the power of spirit and endeavour. And so set the scene for the biggest Games ever.
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My Olympic moment(s) in LondonWhen asked to choose the best moment of London 2012, I can only refuse politely. There are too many! So here's three.
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Spectator's View: Closing CeremonyThe Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games took place on Sunday evening, as a global audience saw Britain sign-off with a symphony of popular music.
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More reality than dream as Team USA bucket gold againTeam USA faced Spain in the Men's Basketball Final at the London 2012 Olympics. Would Pau Gasol lead his compatriots to a famous victory, or would the megastars of the NBA seal another gold at the North Greenwich Arena?
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Spectator's View: Daley so close in diving’s Saturday ShootoutTom Daley went for gold in Diving's 10m Platform final on Saturday night. But he had to settle for bronze for Team GB on the eve of the closing ceremony of London 2012.Also published on:
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Spectator's View: The only way is Essex for mountain bikingOn the final weekend of London 2012, the county of Essex played host to Olympic sport in the form of Mountain Bike cycling.Also published on:
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Spectator's View: BMX is Rock ‘n’ Roll for the OlympicsThe BMX competition has come at the end of London 2012, but its spirit and excitement make it the most unmissable of all the new sports added to the Olympic Games in the last 30 years.Also published on:
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Spectator's View: Joy, synchronised, at the Aquatics CentreThe Synchronised Swimming competition has begun at London 2012, the high performance world of flicks and tricks in the water make it a mesmerising spectacle.Also published on:
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Spectator's View: Bolt and Rudisha share the stageUsain Bolt and David Rudisha shared the Olympic stage on Thursday night as they aimed to secure gold in their respective events at London 2012.
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Spectator's View: Hoy and Trott ensure all’s well that ends wellThe last day of Track Cycling at the Velodrome saw Team GB's Chris Hoy, Vicky Pendleton and Laura Trott all challenge for gold. A sell-out crowd were expecting big things as the march up the medal table continues.
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Spectator's view: Imperious USA live up to billingTeam USA's basketball team are blazing trails in London 2012 - and the team of Lebron, Kobe and KD could finally be equals to Jordan and Magic's Barcelona team of twenty years ago.
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Bolt: Proof that lightning can strike twiceIt was the Men's 100m Final at the London Olympics on Sunday night. Defending champion Usain Bolt was facing pressure from all sides ahead a race the whole world was watching.Also published on:
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The Games so far: Scoring the first weekWith one week down, and one to go, how is the London Olympics faring?Also published on:
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Inside the Box That RocksHandball is one of London 2012's most curious sports, aided by its compact home, the Copper Box. But is Britain ready for it?Also published on:
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Saluting the Velodrome, Team GB’s secret weaponThe London Velodrome opened its doors for the first time on Thursday, as fans hoped teams led by Hoy and Pendleton would sustain Team GB's Gold rush.Also published on:
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Team GB's History Girls light up Eton with rowing goldHelen Glover and Heather Stanning were expected to land Rowing gold for Team GB in London 2012. Their history-making efforts surpassed all expectations at Eton Dorney.
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Spectator's view: Wimbledon makes it more than just Olympic tennisOlympic tennis comes to Wimbledon, and the experience at the All-England club is just as special as the regular tournament.
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Life’s a beach for London’s must-see spectacleFor a country with no history in the sport of Beach Volleyball, Britain looks set to embrace it emphatically during these Olympcs, thanks to an appealing culture and iconic venue.
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Spectator's view - Inside the Aquatics Centre Part 2The first swimming final of London 2012 pitted two American greats of the pool, Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps against each other in a duel which bring in a new era of pool dominance.
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Boyle’s British mixtape sets the agendaThe Games of the 30th Olympiad opened in London on Friday night, with Danny Boyle's Opening Ceremony eagerly anticipated by a global audience of billions.Also published on: