England and the West Indies last met in a major cricket cup final 25 years ago. Here’s a look at how things were then, and how they’ve changed — or notFilmsThe year’s big hit was Muqaddar ka Sikandar, whose defining image was of the Big B on his motorbike. Bachchan Jr on a motorbike in Dhoom ain’t quite the same thingSongWhat’s common to Donna Summer, Chic, Gloria “I Will Survive” Gaynor and Village People? And Ottawan, who had a hit with the name? It was the time to disco. It still is, apparently.FunThe government took away Coke and gave us “77”. It looked the same, it smelt the same, it was even packaged the same but it couldn’t beat The Real ThingFootballLiverpool were the European Cup holders, English League champions Nottingham Forest had just completed 42 games without defeat and 2-year-old Thierry Henry was dribbling in a very different manner!FashionPolka dots and kaftans, tight churidars and fitted kurtas, big collars and trousers with hooks were the rage. As were Afro hair, shaded shirts and pants with inserts. Thank god retro can pick and choosePoliticsMrs Gandhi, then in opposition, realised that she wielded almost as much power even when she wasn’t Prime Minister. Mrs Gandhi, now in government, finds she wields as most as much power even though she’s not Prime Minister
