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Abhishek Parameswaran
Abhishek Parameswaran is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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Wenger, the Allfather Odin of Arsenal, leaves behind Premier League’s most influential legacy
In his 22-year stay, Arsenal finished in the top four for 21 consecutive seasons, winning the Premier League thrice and the FA a record seven times.
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The Premier League's six-way battle for the title sets up a dramatic second half of the season
In the middle of January, only 10 points separate Chelsea at the top and Manchester United at sixth.
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The underdog theme song blared loud and proud in the world of sports in 2016
2017 may revert to type, but the joy and incredulity this last year provided will live long in memory.
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Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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BJP Karnataka candidates Tejasvi Surya and K Sudhakar booked for electoral offences: EC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Festive fixtures will decide whether Manchester City have what it takes to go all the way
The New Year’s Eve match against Liverpool will determine whether Pep Guardiola's team have it in them to keep up with Chelsea.
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Clinical aggression, effortless swagger – Vijender Singh is a champion who can do no wrong
India’s super middleweight champion took less than ten minutes to knock out his challenger in a dominating victory.
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Saturday provides Vijender Singh the perfect chance to end a glorious 2016 on a resounding high
India’s reigning super middleweight champion will defend his title in Delhi against Tanzania’s Francis Cheka.
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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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Unlearning and relearning the key to Vijender’s rise to the top
Vijender will face Francis Cheka at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on December 17.
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Adventurous Sevilla are unlikely to go all the way, but could provide twists and turns to title race
Jorge Sampaoli's men have been brave and ambitious, and while that is praiseworthy, such things are seemingly not meant to last in the Spanish league.
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A quarter of the season in, poor defending has made all the difference in the Premier League
The team that manages to defend consistently through the season is likely to win the title.
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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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From the stands: Watching Bengaluru FC achieve history and send 21,378 of us into delirious joy
There is a raw, unadulterated beauty to supporting and watching this team live at the stadium.
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With a stable defence and disciplined midfield, Delhi Dynamos have only their attack to worry about
Head coach Gianluca Zambrotta will be aiming for more goals from a team that flattered to deceive last season.
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Where in the world is Wayne Rooney? Is that confused, listless, mediocre No. 10 really him?
Maybe it's too late for Manchester United's former glory boy to be himself again.
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The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad