India’s latest World Cup defeat to England was another reminder that, for all the progress made by Indian hockey, some old habits remain remarkably resistant to change. Earlier, India had led England 2-1 at half-time and had every reason to...

For nearly a century, Indian hockey, or for that matter any team representing the country, has been synonymous with one colour, ok blue. It is the shade that witnessed eight Olympic gold medals, the artistry of Dhyan Chand, the revival...