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Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com

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  1. Why are the stars, planets and moons round, even as comets and asteroids are irregular in shape?

    Why are the stars, planets and moons round, even as comets and asteroids are irregular in shape?
  2. The lights begin to wink out in India’s democracy

    The lights begin to wink out in India’s democracy
  3. Tamil Nadu priest arrested for alleged comments against PM Modi, Amit Shah and DMK leaders

    Tamil Nadu priest arrested for alleged comments against PM Modi, Amit Shah and DMK leaders
  4. Himachal Pradesh: Nine tourists dead after massive landslide in Kinnaur district

    Himachal Pradesh: Nine tourists dead after massive landslide in Kinnaur district
  5. Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin vaccine is running into deeper troubles abroad

    Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin vaccine is running into deeper troubles abroad

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  1. Watch: The terrifying moment a bridge collapses when hit by boulders from a landslide

    Watch: The terrifying moment a bridge collapses when hit by boulders from a landslide
  2. Watch: Heavy rains bring out a crocodile to the streets of Sangli, Maharashtra

    Watch: Heavy rains bring out a crocodile to the streets of Sangli, Maharashtra

  3. Watch: Olympics fan who bought tickets worth $40,000 watches fireworks from outside the stadium

    Watch: Olympics fan who bought tickets worth $40,000 watches fireworks from outside the stadium
  4. Watch: Weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu dedicates her Olympics silver medal to all Indians

    Watch: Weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu dedicates her Olympics silver medal to all Indians
  5. Watch: Passenger loses balance while trying to board moving train, is saved by an RPF officer

    Watch: Passenger loses balance while trying to board moving train, is saved by an RPF officer

The Reel

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  1. Watch: Trailer of ‘Shershaah’, starring Sidharth Malhotra as Kargil war hero Vikram Batra

    Watch: Trailer of ‘Shershaah’, starring Sidharth Malhotra as Kargil war hero Vikram Batra

  2. A Jean-Pierre Leaud double bill marks one of the most fascinating careers in the movies

    A Jean-Pierre Leaud double bill marks one of the most fascinating careers in the movies
  3. ‘Kingdom: Ashin of the North’ review: The secrets of the zombie-inducing plant are revealed

    ‘Kingdom: Ashin of the North’ review: The secrets of the zombie-inducing plant are revealed
  4. Why Bengali cinema’s colossus Uttam Kumar had a rough time in the Hindi film industry

    Why Bengali cinema’s colossus Uttam Kumar had a rough time in the Hindi film industry
  5. ‘Hungama 2’ review: Priyadarshan comedy hunts high and low for the laughs

    ‘Hungama 2’ review: Priyadarshan comedy hunts high and low for the laughs

The Field

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  1. India at Tokyo 2020, schedule for July 26: Satwik-Chirag, Manika Batra, shooters, archers in action

    India at Tokyo 2020, schedule for July 26: Satwik-Chirag, Manika Batra, shooters, archers in action
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    Sri Lanka vs India, 1st T20I live: Prithvi Shaw, on debut, is dismissed for a first-ball duck

    Sri Lanka vs India, 1st T20I live: Prithvi Shaw, on debut, is dismissed for a first-ball duck

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  3. Tokyo Olympics, swimming: Srihari Nataraj, Maana Patel miss out on semis in 100m backstroke events

    Tokyo Olympics, swimming: Srihari Nataraj, Maana Patel miss out on semis in 100m backstroke events
  4. Tokyo 2020: A medal favourite on Olympics debut, boxer Amit Panghal is ready to live up to the hype

    Tokyo 2020: A medal favourite on Olympics debut, boxer Amit Panghal is ready to live up to the hype
  5. Tokyo 2020: Chinese weightlifter Li Fabin pulls off stunning one-legged lift en-route Olympics gold

    Tokyo 2020: Chinese weightlifter Li Fabin pulls off stunning one-legged lift en-route Olympics gold
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