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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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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View from Nepal: India’s reaction to new currency note betrays patronising outlook to its neighbour
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Thriller: A serial killer is on the loose, murdering India’s famous nuclear scientists one by one
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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Karnataka: BJP leader G Devaraje Gowda arrested in sexual assault case
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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: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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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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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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The enduring influence of the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ on Telugu cinema
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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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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Nisha Dahiya wins Paris quota in women’s 68kg
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: Neeraj Chopra shows a spark in season opener
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IPL 2024: Gill and Sudharsan’s tons help Gujarat beat Chennai and stay in playoff hunt
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League as it happened: Neeraj Chopra finishes second; Kishore Jena ninth
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Delhi court frames sexual harassment charges against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh