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Binoo K John
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Book excerpt: The link between a country’s economic might and Olympic medals
Excerpt from ‘Top game’ by Binoo K John on why wealthy nations dominate the Olympics.
Binoo K John
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Six challenges that Juggernaut, the phone-based publishing company, must overcome
Changing the publishing game also means having to acquire new competencies and managing by metrics.
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Why despite the Kollam tragedy, Kerala temples aren’t stopping such fireworks displays anytime soon
Temple festivals are a cultural lifeline and showpieces of caste rivalry.
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Trending
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Yogendra Yadav says BJP won’t get majority, Prashant Kishor predicts 300+. What’s their reasoning?
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Counterview: Why ‘Brahmin conference’ should not have been cancelled at Delhi University
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‘Women are going to be more scared now’: Why activists say HD Revanna’s bail should have been denied
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Writer Neel Mukherjee reflects on Amitav Ghosh’s ‘The Glass Palace’ as a new edition is released
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Cyclone Remal likely to reach West Bengal, Bangladesh coasts by Sunday, says IMD
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Why sorry continues to be the hardest word for Mamata Banerjee and most Indian leaders
Apologies don't come easily to Indians and we remain a country full of grievance and hurt.
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What makes Novak Djokovic unstoppable
Statistics explain why the Serb is tennis' World No 1 and is unlikely to be dislodged from the top anytime soon.
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Four exciting young talents to watch out for at the Australian Open
Starting with the first Grand Slam next week, some new names are expected to break into the elite ranks of tennis in 2016.
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Video
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Watch: Raccoon invades pitch and halts football match for a few minutes in the US
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‘Dhaniya, Cilantro’: Comedian hilariously sums up the struggles of being multilingual
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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What reporters' selfies with Prime Minister Modi really represent
To understand why journalists flocked around the leader, it’s essential to recognise the narcissistic nature of the selfie.
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National anthem debate: Must we really reassert our patriotism every time we watch a film?
It makes sense to play the national anthem before an international sports event, of which nationalism is an integral part. But a movie hall?
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The tribal world strikes back at Indian writing in English through a doctor
Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar’s fictional annals of Jharkhand is elbowing aside many sophisticated works in the English language.
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The Reel
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‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ review: Come for the back story and stay for the insane stunts
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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In Meghalaya, a photo documentary on Khasi girls hits a raw nerve
A series of pictures by German photographer Karolin Kluppel has been criticised as exhibitionistic and for exoticising the region.
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Will Amazon take the dotcom out with physical bookstores in India too?
With online prices and an offline presence, the giant could spell the end of all other bookstores.
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A short survey of Kerala's long-standing love for beef
Beef has always been an integral part of the cuisine of God's Own Country.
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The Field
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Hockey, FIH Pro League, India vs Belgium live: IND women lose 2-0
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Boxing, Olympic Qualifiers: Five Indian boxers get first-round byes in Bangkok
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Football: Kerala Blasters appoint Mikael Stahre as new coach on two-year contract
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Archery, World Cup Yecheon: Prathamesh Fuge reaches compound men’s semis; recurve teams exit
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Weightlifting, Youth World C’ships: Preetismita Bhoi wins 40kg gold with world record