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Why Kenyans Win Marathons and Estonians Build Unicorns Explains Excellence

Anirudh Krishna's book explores why certain societies consistently produce excellence in specific fields. Over fourteen years, he studied diverse talents across countries like Kenya, Estonia, and India. He concludes that excellence results from opportunities, participation, and supportive institutions rather than innate inheritance. For example, Kenya's running success is often attributed to altitude, but Krishna challenges this by comparing other high-altitude regions without similar outcomes.

Deccan Herald·

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Chris Woakes Criticizes Rob Key Over 'Shabby' Exit

Chris Woakes, former England seamer who played 217 international matches including 62 Tests, criticized Rob Key over his 'shabby' exit. Woakes made his final red-ball appearance in August 2025 during the fifth Test against India at The Oval. Despite dislocating his shoulder while fielding, he batted to support his team.

TOI Sports··London

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Ranabaali Box Office Day 2: ₹16 Crore Total, Slow Growth

Ranabaali, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, collected ₹7.17 crore on its second day, bringing the two-day total to ₹16.42 crore. The film saw a decline from its ₹9.25 crore opening day, raising concerns about its weekend growth. Despite mixed reviews citing violence and weak character development, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga praised Vijay as a defining action hero.

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi Missed Playing in India-West Indies T20 Series

The five-match T20 series between India and West Indies ended in a 2-2 draw. While many players from both teams performed strongly, some, including India's young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, did not get a chance to play in any match. Shreyas Iyer revealed the truth about Vaibhav's absence from the playing XI.

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Priyank Kharge Challenges HD Kumaraswamy Over PM Meeting Claim

Priyank Kharge, Karnataka's Home and IT/BT Minister, challenged Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy to prove his claim that AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge met Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding a case against the Siddhartha Trust. Priyank said Deve Gowda, not Kharge, visited Modi to secure a ministerial post for Kumaraswamy. He criticized Kumaraswamy's political behavior and denied any baseless statements.

Deccan Herald··Kalaburagi

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H D Kumaraswamy Demands Arrest and SIT Probe in Sting Operation Case

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy and JD(S) workers protested outside the DG IGP office in Bengaluru, demanding the arrest of Power TV owner Rakesh Shetty for allegedly masterminding a sting operation targeting former CM Siddaramaiah. Kumaraswamy submitted a complaint signed by JD(S) leaders seeking a Special Investigation Team probe into the political conspiracy behind secretly recorded videos involving a woman pressured to speak against Siddaramaiah.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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