Cambridge men win boat race for second successive year beating Oxford, holding off a late Oxford push, the Light Blues crossed the line in 16 minutes 57 seconds – just two seconds ahead of their opponents. Earlier Cambridge won the women’s race by five lengths to seal their victory in a row. James Cracknell (46),…
Oxford beat Cambridge by just over a length in the 163rd Boat Race, with a finishing time of 16 minutes and 59 seconds. They won four times in five years. The Dark Blues, who included brothers Oliver and James Cook in their crew, were able to use their power to stay ahead of Cambridge’s higher…
Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali, Snake boat regatta of Kerala, took place during the Onam festival. Palliyodams (snake boats) 103 feet long, with 4 helmsmen 100 rowers and moved in pairs with singing voice Vanchyppattu from the 25 oarsmen singers wearing white mundu and turban, with crowd cheering their favourite team from the banks of the river. Palliyodams…