Asian Games 2018
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Asian Para Games: Rio gold medallist Mariyappan to be India’s flag-bearer
Mariyappan was the fourth Indian to win an individual Olympic / Paralympic gold medal when he cleared 1.89m in the high jump T42 category in Rio
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Rs 3 cr in Haryana, 10 lakh in Bengal: The disparity in state cash prizes for Asiad medallists
Some state associations have chosen to ride the publicity bandwagon and announce special cash prizes that are not really part of their policy.
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Asiad gold medallist Swapna Barman hopes for a house close to training base, might need surgery
Mamata Banerjee had promised Barman Rs 10 lakh and a government job a day after she scripted history in Jakarta.
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Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Campers versus non-campers, strategic tweaks: The inside story of India’s Asian Games relay medals
The question of co-ordination, baton drops and doping-related challenges has seen the composition of the relay team being changed several times.
Arka Bhattacharya
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Unexpected: National record holder and Asiad silver medallist Ayyasamy Dharun on his journey
Dharun started as a relay specialist, but came into his own in the 400 metres hurdles, becoming the first Indian man to go under 49 seconds.
Arka Bhattacharya
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Asian Games gold medallist Tajinderpal’s father died just as the shot-putter reached India
Tajinderpal had said after winning the gold medal that his father Karam Singh was suffering from cancer.
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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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Data check: Breaking down India’s medal tally at the 2018 Asian Games
Since the Busan Games in 2002, Indian athletes feature on the podium at the Asiad with increasing consistency.
Anand Katakam
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India’s report card at 2018 Asian Games: The hits and misses from major disciplines
India returned with their best haul-ever, as Athletics delivered seven of the 15 gold medals.
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‘Consolation’ bronze medal can’t heal pain of missing out on Asian Games gold, says Sreejesh
India lost to Malaysia in the semi-finals in stunning fashion but defeated Pakistan in the third-place playoffs.
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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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Fouaad Mirza’s Asiad medal broke the glass ceiling: Former national champion on equestrian in India
Equestrian Federation of India’s selector Anisha Sodhi Bhandari on how equestrian has evolved in India and what sets the sport apart.
Anisha Sodhi Bhandari
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India at Asian Games 2018 wrap-up: Best performer, biggest disappointment and more
Looking back at India’s great and not-so-great moments from the 18th Asian Games.
Vinayakk Mohanarangan
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After a smooth-running Asian Games 2018, could Indonesia host the 2032 Olympics?
Indonesia’s confidence comes from successfully staging the 2018 Asian Games, a giant event with 40 sports and 17,000 athletes and officials.
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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