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Arka Bhattacharya
Arka Bhattacharya is a Scroll.in freelancer.
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Lionel Messi’s Argentina, Kerala and the Fifa World Cup – a love story
Kerala’s football-loving public have a love for the World Cup that has been ongoing for decades, and during Qatar 2022, Argentina are again at the heart of it.
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Football: After Fifa U-17 World Cup, a look at what needs to be done for the women’s game in India
India’s manner of exit from the Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup raised questions: is enough being done to grow the game in the country?
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Indian Super League: Miku’s night of hits and misses at Kanteerava propels Bengaluru into final
Bengaluru defeated a depleted NorthEast United 3-0 at home to progress to the ISL final in Mumbai on March 17.
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Trending
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Scroll Ideas: How the BJP 'pappufied' Rahul Gandhi
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In a first, security forces rain pellets on protesters in Imphal
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‘Fukrey 3’ review: Third time unlucky
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Months after controversy, IIT-Bombay sets aside tables for those eating vegetarian food
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Why a celebrated Russian artist chose to become an Indian citizen
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I-League: Chennai City FC capped off a brilliant season with a clinical win to clinch the title
Chennai City defeated Minerva Punjab 3-1, while runners-up East Bengal overcame Gokulam Kerala 2-1.
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ISL semi-final first leg: Goa’s variety in attack gives visitors the edge over Mumbai City
The Islanders have suffered two losses against the Gaurs this season, with seven goals conceded and none scored.
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ISL: NorthEast Utd out-thought Bengaluru but away goal, Ogbeche injury leaves semi-final balanced
NorthEast United won 2-1 in the first leg of their Indian Super League semi-final but Bengaluru FC’s away goal leaves them in with a shot at making the final.
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Watch: Meta and Ray Ban launch smart glasses with which to search, translate, livestream, and more
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Michael Gambon (1940-2023): Scenes from some of the actor’s memorable roles, including Dumbledore
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Pakistan: TV panellists get into physical altercation after an argument during live debate
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Caught on CCTV: Masked thieves hold staff and customers at gunpoint, rob jewellery store in Delhi
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Watch: Shrek moss-covered movie home recreated for real in the Scottish highlands
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Indian Super League: Bengaluru start slight favourites, but NorthEast can exploit Blues’ patchy form
NorthEast United have qualified for the ISL play-offs for the first time in their history.
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Seven Manipuri players who pulled out of national camp, write to AIFF complaining of ‘favouritism’
The letter, addressed to the AIFF’s general secretary Kushal Das, failed to elicit a response from the federation.
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Indian football: On its last legs, I-League is all set for another engrossing final-day finish
The division just refuses to die and has brought together another final-day finish.
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The Reel
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‘Choona’ review: An impish caper with memorable characters
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‘Mumbai Diaries’ season 2 trailer: Bombay General Hospital staff deal with a deluge
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‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ review: A spirited cast enlivens a predictable plot
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Watch: Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Animal’ teaser
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‘Kumari Srimathi’ review: An entertaining comedy laced with welcome tartness
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Athletics Federation of India unlikely to sanction junior athletes found to be over-age
At the National Youth Athletics Championships in Raipur, 41 athletes were found to be over-age after the AFI used bone density tests.
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Indian Grand Prix: Dutee, Dharun win gold; poor turn-out by top athletes causes concern for AFI
Athletics Federation of India secretary CK Valson said the competition might be opened up for international competitors going forward.
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ISL weekly wrap: Mumbai City, NorthEast qualify for semis, Miku’s return reinvigorates Bengaluru
Jamshedpur and ATK saw their play-off challenges come to an end.
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The Field
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India at Asian Games 2022, Sept 30, live blog: Shooters in action; long jump qualifiers coming up
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India at Asian Games, Sept 30 schedule: Mirabai in action; gold medals available in tennis, squash
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Paris Paralympics 2024: Russian athletes allowed to compete under neutral flag after vote
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Asian Games, Tennis: Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan win doubles silver under tough conditions
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Asian Games, Shooting: Palak shines in air pistol events as shooters clinch five medals