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When justice becomes a mirage

As a child, I played a game called 'Saap Seeri' (Snakes and Ladders). It was a simple pursuit: except for an occasion or two - having not mastered the "art of throwing dice" - I climbed the ladders of progress only to be swallowed by a snake that pulled me back to the threshold.

Now, Indian cricket is a strategic asset

The recently concluded cricket World Cup, which India won, had so-called experts commenting on the indirect favouritism the ICC (International Cricket Council) had shown to India throughout the tournament. There were claims that scheduling was done to suit the Indian viewer, thereby enhancing revenue for the ICC.