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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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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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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: 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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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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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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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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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing