Features

Features are slightly different from news articles in that they are more concerned with weaving a story than conveying the news (what, where, how, etc.) In other words, the story-telling becomes more important than the fact that a certain thing happened.

Usually, news stories convey the gist of the message in the first and second paragraphs, and the details come later. With feature stories there are no such rules -- in fact, the feature often resembles a short story. Features are usually much lengthier than news stories.

Long haul ahead - Interview with Indonesian coach Hadi Sugianto

A Malaysian comes calling

Loneliness of long-distance rider

Up and down life of a serial loser

After four years of anguish ... redemption beckons

Gopi destroys 21-year bogey with All England win

Remembering legends: Al Oerter

Remembering legends: Greg LeMond

On the road: the badminton parents

Hammerhead with a warm smile - Profile of Vidyadhar

Preparing for the top league - A review of the Thomas and Uber Cup camp

A common bond - National coach Madhumita Bisht shares more than just playing skill with the latest entrant to the team, Saina Nehwal

Ramesh Padukone: An era in Karnataka badminton