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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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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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Modi government’s insurance scheme pushes hospitals into debt – threatening patient admissions
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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: Actor Vijay’s car is damaged after thousands of fans throng to meet him in Trivandrum
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‘Time to forget about it’: Miriam Margolyes, who acted in ‘Harry Potter’ films, tells adult fans
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Watch: Protestors lie on the ground together along the seashore in Spain to represent Gaza victims
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Watch: From Sonu Nigam to Shilpa Rao, prominent singers sing ‘Yaaron Dosti’ in a tribute to KK
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Watch: Pilot makes a special announcement with baby daughter to celebrate her first flight with him
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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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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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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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Archery: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour