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The celebrated Indian batsman and then captain Gundappa Vishwanath in a solitary one off cricket test match did something strange. Following the dismissal of England’s wicketkeeper Bob Taylor, he rushed to the umpire and had Taylor call him back to the crease, as he believed he had not taken the catch neatly.Taylor was involved in a record partnership with Ian Botham which sealed India’s fate in that particular test match. Decades later, the illustrious batsman said in an interview, ‘Do you know I am still jeered for that?’ referring to that decision of recalling Taylor which subsequently cost India the test match and the series.Vishy is not a solitary example, but his instance is a rare one in the history of any sport. In today’s cricket, digital camera ensures the…

You can do stationary running within the four walls of your room or you can opt for a jog out of doors, which is usually done fairly early in the morning. Both are similar exercises. The first has its advantages—it saves time and you can do it when you want. The latter is physically more demanding and time-consuming, but if to exercise the body is one’s goal, it is far superior to the former. Besides, out of doors there is sunlight and fresh air, which are important for good health.Researchers in Australia have discovered a clear connection between high levels of outdoor activity and low rates of short-sightedness. They surmise that this is probably because of the intensity of light that children are exposed to outside.The outdoors are naturally more…

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Essay on Boxing (586 Words):Boxing is a combat sport and involves fighting with the fists. Boxing rivalry means two or more fights between the same fighters. Boxing first appeared in the Olympic games in 1904, and was part of the Games ever since, except in the 1912 Olympic games.Before the beginning of the bout, the contracts and the medical exam reports must be in order. For every fight from the Minimum up to the Welterweight division, the eight (8) ounce gloves are used. For every bout from the Super welterweight up to the Heavyweight division, ten (10) ounce gloves must be used. The bandage must be of crepe or gauze, and their length shall be enough to protect the boxer’s hands. ADVERTISEMENTS: The adhesive tape shall be no more than…

Essay on Basketball – A Sport of Agility and EnduranceBasketball is a sport of agility and endurance that develops by hand and eye co-ordination. Dr. James Naismith of Ontario, Canada invented the game in 1891. Basketball even overtakes baseball as the unofficial American pastime.Though the basketball rules have been modified over time, the essential principles remain the same. The team that has the ball is the offence and the opposing team becomes the defence. The offence has to get the ball through the opposing team’s basket as much as possible and the defence has to stop them from doing so. That’s the basketball rule in a nutshell. The offence positions the players to take a shot, that is, throw the ball through the hoop. In the defence positions players block…

The poem ‘First Day of School’ was written by Roger McGough who was a famous English poet. The poem epitomizes the naivety, ignorance, lack of understanding and anxieties of a child during his or her first day in school. The poem not only explores the innocence of the child but also the child’s curiosity.The poem is goes deep into the mind of a child on the initial stages of joining the actual world. The experience is sometimes bewildering and hilarious however it provides adults with the wisdom of a child that adults usually lose touch with as the years go on.The poet has intentionally avoided the use of poetic techniques to clearly show the simplicity that children are associated with compared to adults. The poem is the way a child…

Lakshmi puja is the puja of Goddess Lakshmi performed during Diwali. Diwali is a festival of lights and fireworks. It comes after Durga Puja as the winter sets in India.Diwali or Deepawali which means rows of lighted lamps is one of the most important festivals of India.There are different stories behind its celebration. The most popular is that, Ram returned to Ayodhya on this day gaining victory over Ravana. To welcome him in Ayodhya, the people lighted rows of earthen lamps. Others believe that on this night Goddess Lakshmi of wealth and prosperity visits every house. To welcome her home, they show dazzling light throughout the night. Jains say that in the early morning of this day Lord Mahavira attained ‘Moksha’ or ‘salvation’. They show lights in jubilation of this…

Paragraphs for kids: Five short paragraphs for kids on different topics. You wish to go to witness a TV show in your neighborhood, while your mother does not allow you that. Convince her.1. TV ShowYou wish to go to witness a TV show in your neighborhood, while your mother does not allow you that. Convince her. ADVERTISEMENTS: “Mother, today there is a nice programme on the TV, and I have finished my homework, and all that our teacher had taught in the school. Mummy, even you have tested my ability in my studies. I want some entertainment now. Will you please permit me to go to the neighbors’ to watch it? I will surely return, as soon as the programme is over. And I shall also help you with your…