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Christmas in Bandra today and in the past

Christmas in Bandra today and in the past

When it comes to Christmas, there’s no better place in which to celebrate it than Bandra, the capital of the East Indian community

21 December,2023 08:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Michael Ferreira
Michael Ferreira bereaved

Michael Ferreira bereaved

Paul, the second son took to squash. Meanwhile, Michael told Sunday Mid-day: "She was a truly remarkable woman - a most loyal wife and companion and a loving mother and grandmother."

17 January,2021 10:18 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Sania Mirza has the attitude of a champion: Michael Ferreira

Sania Mirza has the attitude of a champion: Michael Ferreira

US Open women's doubles champion Sania Mirza's approach is like a high-powered shell, catching you square between the eyes, writes former world billiards champion Michael Ferreira

20 September,2015 07:35 AM IST | Michael Ferreira
Why are champions of non-Olympic sports not treated equally?

Why are champions of non-Olympic sports not treated equally?

That's what champions of non-Olympic sports seem to be regarded as, with the Indian government support, funding and focus only concentrated on Olympic sports, writes Michael Ferreira

15 May,2015 08:38 AM IST | Michael Ferreira
Michael Ferreira Column: Let us not get high on politics

Michael Ferreira Column: Let us not get high on politics

Why impose a liquor ban for one day, and not on all holy days or, indeed, the entire year?

23 December,2015 03:21 PM IST | Michael Ferreira
Only hockey can compete with cricket on popularity front: Michael Ferreira

Only hockey can compete with cricket on popularity front: Michael Ferreira

Even as cricket fever slowly and surely grips the nation with the ICC World Cup beginning on February 19, followed by the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League T20 tournament, other sports are bound to be ignored

15 February,2011 08:28 AM IST | Husain M Zaidi
Bharat Ratna: What about Vishy Anand?

Bharat Ratna: What about Vishy Anand?

The Bharat Ratna was originally meant to honour achievement in politics, literature, the arts and social service. Sachin Tendulkar deserves consideration for the honour, his alleged failure as a captain notwithstanding. However, has anyone spared a thought for Viswanathan Anand, a four-time world chess champion?

17 December,2011 06:13 AM IST | Michael Ferreira
How Virat Kohli and Geet Sethi are similar

How Virat Kohli and Geet Sethi are similar

Dashing Kohli can take a cue from billiards great Sethi, who had a sound head on his shoulders to deal with high expectations on the world stage

27 March,2012 07:13 AM IST | Michael Ferreira
AITA must swallow their ego, writes Mike Ferreira

AITA must swallow their ego, writes Mike Ferreira

Times have changed and players will no longer remain mute spectators while a domineering big brother determines their future

11 January,2013 02:04 AM IST | Michael Ferreira
Michael Ferreira resigns as BSAM President

Michael Ferreira resigns as BSAM President

Former world amateur billiards champion Michael Ferreira resigned as President of the Billiards & Snooker Association of Maharashtra, according to a BSAM press release.

21 December,2013 02:33 AM IST | A Correspondent

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