Olympics 2016
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Watch: Relive all the magical moments from the Rio Olympics with this video tribute
From Usain Bolt to Michael Phelps, Rio witnessed some beautiful moments.
Scroll Staff
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Racewalker Manish Rawat wanted to quit his sport. At Rio, he beat a former gold medallist
The 25-year-old, who finished a creditable 13th in the men's 20 km walk, opens up on the apathy in Indian sport.
Arka Bhattacharya
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What the timings show: India's racewalkers and marathoners are not too far behind the world's best
Manish Rawat, Thonakkal Gopi and Kheta Ram outperformed more than 80 per cent of competitors.
Arka Bhattacharya
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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These pictures show why we'll remember the Rio Olympics for the women athletes
They came, they saw, they conquered.
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In pictures: The Olympians who thought nothing of giving away their medals for a greater cause
Poland's silver-medal winning discus thrower Piotr Malachowski auctioned off his medal to raise funds for a three-year-old boy suffering from eye cancer.
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New motto for the Rio Paralympics: Faster, Higher … Broker?
“Undervalued. Underfunded. Overlooked.”
David Epstein, ProPublica
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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Coach Nicola Snesarev hits back at OP Jaisha, says she did not ask the federation for refreshments
'I asked Jaisha. She said she would use the normal water.'
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Three charts that show India's medal performance at Rio was even worse than we thought
India ranked lowest on the ratios of medals to population and to GDP. Grenada was a topper.
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Who is Ryan Lochte and what has he done for the world to hate him despite his Olympic medal?
He and his teammates vandalised a gas station and made up stories about being robbed.
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The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Michael Phelps's death stare, Mongolian coach strip-protest were among the strangest moments of Rio
Bahamian runner Shaunae Miller's dive to clinch gold divided opinion.
R Vishal
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Whose fault is it, anyway? OP Jaisha and the Athletics Federation of India now both blame the coach
The 33-year-old marathon runner said that athletics coach Dr Nikolai Snesarev had declined Indian officials' offer to provide refreshments during the race.
Arka Bhattacharya
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Indian marathon runner Kavita Raut seems to contradict compatriot's version about callous officials
The athlete was tight-lipped about OP Jaisha's claims that Indian officials did not ask her about her need for refreshments during the Rio Olympics marathon.
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The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller