Dominic Thiem steamrolled Novak Djokovic 7-6 6-3 6-0 to book his place in the semi finals of the 2017 French Open. That’s right, the big-hitting 23-year old Austrian bagelled the 12 time Grand Slam champion. The last time these two faced off was in the semi finals of Rome last month, where Djokovic obliterated Thiem […]
Author: N. Datta
Comparing Grand Slams by the numbers – Are some Slams more difficult to win than others?
The 4 Grand Slam events are unquestionably the 4 most important tournaments on the tennis calendar. That’s why they are called the majors. Winning a Grand Slam is considered the pinnacle of the sport, and legacies of players are measured in a large part, by their performance at the majors. But are some majors more […]
College student blames black cat for failing exam, decides to sue
DALLAS, TEXAS – Having failed his college final year examination, Texas college student, Robert Hick, has decided to sue a black cat, seeking compensation for damages worth $200,000. According to the complaint, his preparation for the exam was “absolutely perfect”, and the only reason he failed was because a black cat crossed his path while […]
Indian public outraged by comments from Snapchat CEO, Snapdeal suffers collateral damage
#UninstallSnapchat is trending big across Indian social media platforms. Why? Because it is being alleged that in 2015, Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel said, “This app is only for rich people. I don’t want to expand into poor countries like India and Spain.” This has caused mass outrage across India, and Indians have taken to social […]
Mastering MCQ Examinations – Understanding The System To Vastly Improve Your Chances
MCQ exams – they’re everywhere nowadays! More and more examinations are gradually going the MCQ way, and chances are that they’re going to play a role in your educational and professional life. You’ve probably either had to make your way through some of these exams, or will have to, or both. Either way, MCQ exams […]
The Greatest Men’s Singles Tennis Players In The Open Era
At Trove 42, we have endeavoured to come up with a systematic and scientific method to rank the greatest men’s singles tennis players in the Open Era. To do this, we’ve used numbers, lots of them. Every match, every title, every victory and every defeat of a player’s professional career has been taken into account. […]
The Essential Android Apps Starter Pack
So you’ve just bought a new Android phone, and you’re in the process of setting up and customizing your device to fit your requirements. One of the biggest USPs of Android is its massive app store with over 2 million apps. The right apps can make your life significantly easier and help you use your […]
Condoms now listed as ‘Smoking Alternatives’ at all Tesco stores
18 year old Beth Cutts was shopping at a Tesco Superstore when she noticed a rather odd product placement. A range of Durex condems, on a 2 for £14 offer, had been placed under the ‘Smoking Alternatives’ section, just above a line of Nicorette packets. Of course she snapped a picture of it, and naturally assuming […]
The Alphabet Song And Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Have The Exact Same Tune
Try singing the alphabet song. Now try singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Did you notice that they have the exact same tune? That’s right! The alphabet song and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star have… the same tune! Did you know this? Or are you wondering how you spent so many years of your life singing these […]
Your Essential Collection of Batman Jokes
What’s the difference between Batman and a robber? Batman can go into a store without Robin! What does Joker do when he’s not plotting or committing evil crimes? He rides his Harley. What is a Batman’s favorite part of the joke? The “punch” line! Where does Batman go to pee? The batroom. What do you […]
The famous Federer blocked return is no more
Throughout his best years, Roger Federer was renowned for his famous blocked return. He has used the blocked return probably more than any other return throughout the course of his incredible career. And it has served him well. Perhaps, it might have fallen just slightly short at certain times. But seriously, who can realistically argue […]
Apocalypse Coming – The World Predicted To End This Year on 23rd September
You know that this world sucks and deserves to die, right? That is why nothing excites you more than the news of an upcoming apocalypse. So you were eagerly waiting for the world to end on 21st December, 2012? But it just wasn’t to be. If you’re one of the more knowledgeable apocalypse fans, you […]
The Greatest Men’s Tennis Players, Ranked Scientifically
How do you measure the greatness of a tennis player? Who is the greatest? How would two greats stack up against each other? How would you compare the greatness of players across generations? These are all intriguing questions, and as in any sport, the greatness of various players is a hotly, and very commonly, debated […]
The 14 Features Of Fascism
The term Fascism is doing the rounds again in the current global political scenario. But what exactly is Fascism? Not many people have a clear idea about exactly what Fascism means. Indeed, it’s not something with a simple short and sweet definition. It’s a very complicated concept that encompasses many ideas and policies. In his original article, […]
Roger Federer, Tommy Haas and Grigor Dimitrov have made a boy band. Here’s their first recording, which also features a very special guest appearance
Roger Federer seems really serious about his boy band endeavours along with Tommy Haas and Grigor Dimitrov. This time, the trio went into a recording studio, and with the help of David Foster, recorded their first song, which also features a guest appearance from Novak Djokovic. Following Nick Kyrgios’ withdrawal from the Indian Wells […]
