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R Vishal
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From Oval 1971 to Johannesburg 2018: Indian cricket’s greatest Test wins away from home
India have several great moments overseas but which ones make it to the all-time list?
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The new normal: What football in times of coronavirus looked like during Bundesliga’s return
Borussia Dortmund thrashed Schalke 4-0 at the Signal Iduna Park but the result was only a sideshow to the precautions the players had to take.
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Boxing: Former world champion Sarita Devi on comebacks, Asian Games controversy, Mary Kom and more
The 38-year-old, one of the most decorated names in Indian boxing, opens up on her journey to the top.
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Trending
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Muslim residents aghast as Hindu neighbours in Noida call the police to stop Ramzan prayers
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A #MeToo reckoning in India’s wildlife conservation community
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‘Viduthalai Part 1’ review: A blistering portrayal of power run amok
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‘My intention is to be as authentic as possible to what Veda Vyasa said’: Translator Bibek Debroy
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The dark side of wind energy along Gujarat’s coast
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A big change: Why headgears might make their way back into men’s amateur boxing
During an inter-continental medical commission meeting recently, the Amateur International Boxing Association is considering bringing headgear back.
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Hockey: The impressive rise of goal-machine Navjot Kaur bodes well for India
At 25, Kaur is already one of the most experienced players in the squad and is growing into her role as a finisher.
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Hockey: Carrying a legacy on his shoulders, Hardik Singh rises to become India’s next-gen hope
A fifth generation player, the 21-year-old has made a promising start to his career and is among the core group of talents coach Graham Reid can build on.
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Video
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Watch: Policemen help elderly man collect spilled grains after the sack fell off his motorcycle
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Watch: Traffic constable’s dog rides on motorbike in watermelon-shell helmet to raise awareness
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Watch: Toddler shoots basketball through hoop behind his back, stuns father and brother
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Watch: Mumbai’s Gateway of India is the backdrop for Christian Dior fashion show
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Watch: Rescuers pull out devotees who fell into Indore temple stepwell after the roof collapsed
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Hockey: At the heart of India’s midfield, Vivek Sagar Prasad is creating his path to greatness
The 20-year-old was one of India’s standout performers in the FIH Pro League and held his own against top sides such as Australia, Netherlands and Belgium.
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Hockey: How Lalremsiami fought her way to become first Indian woman to win FIH Rising Player award
Barely out of her teens, Lalremsiami has already made a mark, on and off the field.
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Planned for three months, now ready for 15: Boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav focused on Olympic glory
Vikas Krishan became only the second Indian male pugilist after Vijender Singh to qualify for three Olympics as he put his pro-boxing career on hold.
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The Reel
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‘Viduthalai Part 1’ review: A blistering portrayal of power run amok
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‘Murder Mystery 2’ review: An enjoyably silly return to bumbling adventure
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‘Gaslight’ review: Exactly who is being gaslit here?
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‘Dead Ringers’ trailer: David Cronenberg’s acclaimed film is now a series
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‘Mrs Undercover’ trailer: Radhika Apte toggles between housework and espionage
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Boxing: Pooja Rani’s journey from battling opposition at home to qualifying for Olympics
With Pooja hitting her peak, it won’t be a stretch to say that she has a very good chance of making her way to the podium when the Olympics are eventually held.
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Boxing: After qualifying for the Olympics in thrilling fashion, Manish Kaushik eyes further glory
The 24-year-old beat Australia’s Harrison Garside in a box-off despite nursing an injured hand.
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Boxing: Overcoming father’s death before Olympic qualifiers, rejuvenated Ashish Kumar packs a punch
The 75kg boxer qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in emphatic fashion, becoming one of nine Indians to achieve the feat in Jordan.
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The Field
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Sports world daily: Sinner reaches Miami final; Wimbledon lifts ban on Russian, Belarusian players
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Watch, IPL 2023: ‘Virat Kohli is hilarious’ – Sunil Chhetri after visiting RCB training session
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Football: Kerala Blasters sanctioned hefty fine for ISL playoff walkout, coach handed 10-match ban
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IPL 2023: Gaikwad’s knock is in vain as Gill, Rashid star for Gujarat Titans in five-wicket win
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IPL 2023: CSK’s Tushar Deshpande, GT’s Sai Sudharsan used as tournament’s first two Impact Players