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Binoo K John
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Book excerpt: The link between a country’s economic might and Olympic medals
Excerpt from ‘Top game’ by Binoo K John on why wealthy nations dominate the Olympics.
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Six challenges that Juggernaut, the phone-based publishing company, must overcome
Changing the publishing game also means having to acquire new competencies and managing by metrics.
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Why despite the Kollam tragedy, Kerala temples aren’t stopping such fireworks displays anytime soon
Temple festivals are a cultural lifeline and showpieces of caste rivalry.
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Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Why sorry continues to be the hardest word for Mamata Banerjee and most Indian leaders
Apologies don't come easily to Indians and we remain a country full of grievance and hurt.
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What makes Novak Djokovic unstoppable
Statistics explain why the Serb is tennis' World No 1 and is unlikely to be dislodged from the top anytime soon.
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Four exciting young talents to watch out for at the Australian Open
Starting with the first Grand Slam next week, some new names are expected to break into the elite ranks of tennis in 2016.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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What reporters' selfies with Prime Minister Modi really represent
To understand why journalists flocked around the leader, it’s essential to recognise the narcissistic nature of the selfie.
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National anthem debate: Must we really reassert our patriotism every time we watch a film?
It makes sense to play the national anthem before an international sports event, of which nationalism is an integral part. But a movie hall?
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The tribal world strikes back at Indian writing in English through a doctor
Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar’s fictional annals of Jharkhand is elbowing aside many sophisticated works in the English language.
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The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In Meghalaya, a photo documentary on Khasi girls hits a raw nerve
A series of pictures by German photographer Karolin Kluppel has been criticised as exhibitionistic and for exoticising the region.
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Will Amazon take the dotcom out with physical bookstores in India too?
With online prices and an offline presence, the giant could spell the end of all other bookstores.
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A short survey of Kerala's long-standing love for beef
Beef has always been an integral part of the cuisine of God's Own Country.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final