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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‘I’m a small man but my music is huge’: Wasifuddin Dagar on the AR Rahman plagiarism row
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Watch: Beyoncé was joined by her daughter Blue Ivy on stage for a dance routine during UK concert
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A new book offers detailed historical accounts of the Sultans of Oman in the 19th century
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Why froth is essential for the perfect beer-drinking experience
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Armed gangs and a partisan state: How Manipur slipped into civil war
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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: How this lone buffalo outwits a pride of lions to escape an attack
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Watch: Truck carrying cartons of beer overturns, passersby rush to steal bottles
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Watch: This version of Rema’s chart-topping hit ‘Calm Down’ has Tamil lyrics
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Watch: Dramatic sight of massive sandstorm enveloping western and northern parts of Rajasthan
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Watch: Kapil Sharma sings popular ghazal ‘Hungama Hai Kyun Barpa’, Aamir Khan joins in
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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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Pastel shades, tableau shots: Recreating the Wes Anderson aesthetic
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Watch: Trailer of ‘The Night Manager’ part two is out
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‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’ trailer: Romantic film stars Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani
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Tigmanshu Dhulia on Irrfan: ‘His observation of life was very surgical, very meticulous’
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Start the week with a film: ‘Charlie’s Country’ is a powerful portrait of defiance
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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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