Nobel Prize
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Children of jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi receive Nobel Peace Price on her behalf
Before the ceremony, Mohammadi’s husband said that the award would give her a larger voice, even if her circumstances were likely to become more difficult.
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How Nobel laureate Jon Fosse continues the literary traditions of Robert Walser and Franz Kafka
In ‘Scenes from a Childhood’ the memory of life runs slowly, despite the speedy transportations that overwhelm reality.
Manash Firaq Bhattacharjee
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Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Claudia Goldin for work on gender gap in labour market
Her work provides the first comprehensive account of women’s earnings through the centuries, the jury said.
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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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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to jailed Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi
She is serving a 31-year jail term in Iran.
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Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to Norwegian writer Jon Fosse
The jury said that his innovative plays and prose give ‘voice to the unsayable’.
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to three scientists for discovery of quantum dots
Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus and Alexey Ekimov made a fundamental discovery in nanotechnology that has found application in LED lights, TV screens and medicine.
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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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Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to three scientists for work on electrons
Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier will share the prize.
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The Nobel Peace Prize: Not just humanitarian but also political and controversial
A longer history of the award shows that peace takes many forms.
Francine McKenzie, The Conversation
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‘War crimes justified as fight against fascism’: Nobel Peace Prize winners denounce Ukraine invasion
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, in what it claimed was a special operation to demilitarise and ‘de-Nazify’ the east European country.
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The Reel
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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 Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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Three US-based economists win Nobel Prize for their work on banks and financial crisis
The award was presented to Ben S Bernanke, Douglas W Diamond, and Philip H Dybvig.
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Nobel Prize winner for Literature Annie Ernaux’s true art is the deconstruction of memory
Writing memory for Ernaux is double-edged: she recovers what shall serve as proof of her humiliation.
Manash Firaq Bhattacharjee
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Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to French author Annie Ernaux
She is known for her autobiographical works that touch upon themes of gender equality and class disparities.
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The Field
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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
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final