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Sport & Culture
FIFA and Asian Football Official Collide Over Ethics
In a bid for the FIFA presidency, corruption and bribery charges are leveled, reports John Duerden.
Amitav Ghosh Remembers Burmese Gadfly
U Sein Win, a repeat political prisoner, established a school for critical thinking, writes Amitav Ghosh.
South Korean Superstar Park Ji-sung Switches UK Teams
One of the world’s football stars to play for one of Asia’s leading business icons, writes John Duerden.
Philip Hensher’s 'Scenes From Early Life'
What makes this novel/memoir set in war-torn Bangladesh special? Empathy, argues Amitav Ghosh.
Bol Bachchan: A "Watchable Show"
Rajinder Dudrah gives us his take on the latest from Bollywood, “Bol Bachchan.”
Iran Sanctions Draw ‘Red Card’ in Football
In Iran, life hurts under U.S.-led sanctions. As John Duerden writes, sanctions also hurt football.
India Steps Up For 2012 Olympics
India’s Olympic past has been a mixed bag. This year could see some measured progress, writes John Duerden.
Hijab Allowed Back on the Football Field
John Duerden dissects the IFAB’s decision to lift a ban on women wearing headscarves while playing football.
A Rivalry ‘On Ice’ Heats Up
How will South Korea’s Gold Medalist fare against her Japanese rival? asks John Duerden.
Park Chu-young’s Military Mess
Can South Korea’s star soccer striker Park Chu-young turn his grim situation around?
Is Australian Tennis in Crisis?
The early Wimbledon exit of all of Australia’s tennis players has some in the game worried.
What Next for Jeremy Lin?
Jeremy Lin has had a roller coaster year. But will he stay with the New York Knicks?