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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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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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‘Nehru, Indira were not fools’: JNU VC says uniformity in religion, language cannot be imposed
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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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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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 ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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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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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship