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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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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
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Ramachandra Guha: Why 2024 is India’s most important election since 1977
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‘The Kerala Story’: Why did Catholics re-release a Hindutva movie days before polling?
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Rights group PUCL seeks disqualification of PM Narendra Modi for hate speech in Rajasthan
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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 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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Eco India: How can India deal with its mounting tyre waste?
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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: 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 Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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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: Marcus Stoinis helps Lucknow breach the Chennai fortress with unbeaten century
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Jyothi Surekha Vennam finishes second in women’s compound qualification
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Table Tennis: Sreeja Akula overtakes Manika Batra as India’s highest ranked women’s singles paddler
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IPL 2024: Sandeep Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal lead Rajasthan Royals to dominant win over Mumbai Indians
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Squash: Saurav Ghosal announces retirement from professional circuit