Asian Games 2018
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Asian Para Games: Rio gold medallist Mariyappan to be India’s flag-bearer
Mariyappan was the fourth Indian to win an individual Olympic / Paralympic gold medal when he cleared 1.89m in the high jump T42 category in Rio
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Rs 3 cr in Haryana, 10 lakh in Bengal: The disparity in state cash prizes for Asiad medallists
Some state associations have chosen to ride the publicity bandwagon and announce special cash prizes that are not really part of their policy.
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Asiad gold medallist Swapna Barman hopes for a house close to training base, might need surgery
Mamata Banerjee had promised Barman Rs 10 lakh and a government job a day after she scripted history in Jakarta.
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Trending
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Campers versus non-campers, strategic tweaks: The inside story of India’s Asian Games relay medals
The question of co-ordination, baton drops and doping-related challenges has seen the composition of the relay team being changed several times.
Arka Bhattacharya
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Unexpected: National record holder and Asiad silver medallist Ayyasamy Dharun on his journey
Dharun started as a relay specialist, but came into his own in the 400 metres hurdles, becoming the first Indian man to go under 49 seconds.
Arka Bhattacharya
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Asian Games gold medallist Tajinderpal’s father died just as the shot-putter reached India
Tajinderpal had said after winning the gold medal that his father Karam Singh was suffering from cancer.
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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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Data check: Breaking down India’s medal tally at the 2018 Asian Games
Since the Busan Games in 2002, Indian athletes feature on the podium at the Asiad with increasing consistency.
Anand Katakam
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India’s report card at 2018 Asian Games: The hits and misses from major disciplines
India returned with their best haul-ever, as Athletics delivered seven of the 15 gold medals.
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‘Consolation’ bronze medal can’t heal pain of missing out on Asian Games gold, says Sreejesh
India lost to Malaysia in the semi-finals in stunning fashion but defeated Pakistan in the third-place playoffs.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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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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Fouaad Mirza’s Asiad medal broke the glass ceiling: Former national champion on equestrian in India
Equestrian Federation of India’s selector Anisha Sodhi Bhandari on how equestrian has evolved in India and what sets the sport apart.
Anisha Sodhi Bhandari
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India at Asian Games 2018 wrap-up: Best performer, biggest disappointment and more
Looking back at India’s great and not-so-great moments from the 18th Asian Games.
Vinayakk Mohanarangan
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After a smooth-running Asian Games 2018, could Indonesia host the 2032 Olympics?
Indonesia’s confidence comes from successfully staging the 2018 Asian Games, a giant event with 40 sports and 17,000 athletes and officials.
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The Field
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beat Singapore to inch closer to quarter-finals
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India tour of Bangladesh: Focus on T20 World Cup preparation after moving on from last year’s drama
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian men beat Thailand in campaign opener; women beat Canada
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians