Tuesday, 30 April 2019
Oregon Man Wants to Be the First Person to Launch His Cat’s Cremains Into Space
Pikachu, may he rest in peace, will be given quite the send-off when his ashes are blasted into Earth's orbit aboard a Celestis rocket.
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A Babe Ruth Rookie Card Found in an Old Piano Just Sold for More Than $130,000
A woman paid just $25 for her aunt's piano, and ultimately found more than 110 vintage baseball cards inside. She considered selling the Babe Ruth card for $40,000, but thought better of it.
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Giraffes Might Be Declared an Endangered Species
The world's tallest land animal isn't outside the reach of habitat encroachment and poachers, which have contributed to a nearly 40 percent drop in their population since 1985.
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IPL Rajasthan vs RCB:A flurry of sixes and wickets, but no result in the end
Shreyas Gopal’ s hat-trick for Rajasthan Royals the highlight in rain-hit encounter; end of the road for RCB
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Fire Destroys Parts of Ashdown Forest, the Woods That Inspired Winnie the Pooh
Ashdown Forest in Sussex, UK, the real-life place A.A. Milne used as inspiration for the Hundred Acre Wood in 'Winnie the Pooh,' caught fire on April 28.
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Avengers: Endgame Writers Explain That First Major Death
The surprisingly anticlimactic first death scene in 'Avengers: Endgame' proved difficult for the screenwriters to tackle.
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The Real Reason Game of Thrones's 'The Long Night' Was So Dark
The battle taking place at night made the episode that much scarier, but that decision didn't consider the limits of home video streaming.
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Fan Argues Game of Thrones's Final Battle Won't Be Against Cersei
The teaser for the next episode leads fans to believe Cersei is the last villain. There will be a fight to dethrone her, but the final battle might actually be between Jon Snow and Daenerys.
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AFC Cup: Chennaiyin FC sneaks a winner
Strengthens position at the top of Group E standings
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Lakshya makes main draw
Lakshya Sen made it to the main draw of New Zealand Open badminton tournament after getting the better of compatriot Ajay Jayaram and Malaysia’s Teck
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Neeraj Chopra doubtful for Worlds
Coach Bahadur says he should concentrate on Olympics
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‘No connection between CAC and IPL mentor roles’: Sourav Ganguly
Don’t judge Virat by his T20 captaincy, says Ganguly
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As cricket gets another doorway, a look at the heap-of-sand paradox
Will The Hundred spread to the rest of the world and thus sound the final death knell for 50-over cricket?
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Ombudsman: BCCI legal team to be present if Tendulkar, Laxman called for hearing
BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and the legal team will be present in case Ombudsman Justice (retd.) D.K. Jain summons Sachin Tendulkar and V.V.S. Laxman for an
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Game of Thrones Theory Suggests Bran Might Be Creating a New Night King
All we really know about Bran is that he's the Three-Eyed Raven and that he went somewhere during the Battle of Winterfell. But where? And to do what?
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BFI promises all help to boxers
The aim is for the pugilists to do well in the Tokyo Olympics
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NBA: 76ers draw level with Raptors
Butler inspires team’s maiden win in Toronto since 2012; Nuggets dominate Trail Blazers
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Rupinder back in the mix for Australia tour
Seasoned defender Rupinder Pal Singh was recalled but there was no place still for S.V. Sunil and Ramandeep Singh as Hockey India named the senior men
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Sindhu, Saina, Srikanth to lead Indian challenge
P.V. Sindhu, K. Srikanth and Saina Nehwal will lead the Indian challenge at the Sudirman Cup mixed team badminton championships at Nanning (China) fro
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New Game of Thrones Teaser Reignites Arya Stark Fan Theory
Arya and Gendry’s relationship progressing in the next episode of season 8 supports the years-long theory that they will have a baby who will win the Iron Throne.
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Brazil still mourns ‘superhero’ Senna
The F1 great was killed 25 years ago in the San Marino GP
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5 Ways You Can Support Your Local Animal Shelters
Whether or not you're ready to commit to adding a new member to your family, there are plenty of ways to support shelters on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day.
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7 Foolproof Products to Help You Grow a Garden Inside Your Home
You don't need to take a master class in gardening to grow fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables in your home. Here are a few indoor gardening systems to help you get started.
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5 Extremely Harsh Reviews of Game of Thrones's First Season
The most popular show on television was once described as "quasi-medieval, dragon-ridden fantasy crap" and the TV equivalent of "what the Spider-Man musical is to Broadway," with one critic predicting that anyone who hadn't read George R.R. Martin's book "may have a harder time sitting through 'Game of Thrones.'"
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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals scorecard
RCB vs RR scorecard (If you are viewing this page on The Hindu app, click this link to view the scorecard)PreviewRajasthan Royals (RR) faces Royal C
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Improve Your Terrible Desk Posture With This Supportive Seat Cushion
If you sit in a desk chair all day, this supportive cushion can correct your posture and ease neck and back pain.
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IPL 2019: CSK look to be back on top against Delhi Capitals
With both sides in the playoffs, a win for either will help it consolidate its position and ultimately could have a bearing on where it finishes in the final standings
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Gomathi Marimuthu prepares for her next challenge: Tokyo
The athlete who is back home in Mudikandam village, talks to MetroPlus on what it takes to become a track champion
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Bob Ross Socks Are Here to Brighten Your Day
Channel your inner Bob Ross with these happy little socks. The joy of painting (and warm feet) beckon ...
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Monday, 29 April 2019
Cricketer James Faulkner says he is not gay after post with ‘boyfriend’ causes social media frenzy
Australian all-rounder James Faulkner on Tuesday said he was not gay, while his Board offered an apology for any “unintended offence” after his soci
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SRH vs KXIP: IPL is a stepping stone for World Cup, says David Warner
Australia’s Warner struck a belligerent 81 off 56 balls to complete his IPL 2019 campaign with 692 runs, the highest so far in the tournament
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10 Crazy Facts About Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson is one of the world’s most accomplished musicians—and not just in the country music world.
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Planning a Trip Abroad? Here's What You Should Read Depending on the Country You're Visiting
Are you planning a trip abroad, or just want to understand a particular country's culture and history? Let this interactive map be your literary tour guide.
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5 Things That Need to Happen in the Next Game of Thrones Episode
There are a lot of loose ends to be tied up in the final three episodes of 'Game of Thrones.' Also:
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Why Were Dinosaurs So Large and Why Don't Animals of That Scale Exist Today?
Why aren't elephants and giraffes the size of brontosauruses and other dinosaurs that we know were enormous?
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Sunrisers delights the faithful with an emphatic win
After Warner leads the run-feast for the former champion, Kings XI Punjab falls well short of a daunting target
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Haven't Seen Game of Thrones or Endgame? There's a Simple Way to Avoid Spoilers
If you haven't gotten around to experiencing the day's biggest pop culture events, there's a plugin that can help you surf the web stress-free.
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What Arya Stark's Actions in Game of Thrones's 'The Long Night' Could Mean for the Azor Ahai Prophecy
Fans have speculated for years about who could be the Prince That Was Promised—now it seems there is a new contender for the title.
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New Zealand Open: Saina eyeing second title of season
Sai Praneeth, Prannoy and Subhankar automatically qualify for the main draw
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Biodegradable Shopping Bags Aren't So Biodegradable After All
Bags that are labeled "biodegradable" can be misleading, a new study reveals. There might be a better option, though.
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IPL 2019: Leggies are spinning success stories
Exponents like Tahir, Chahal and Rashid have spun a web with their guile and variation
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‘I have learnt to play under pressure’: Riyan Parag
Riyan Parag grew up watching his father, Parag Das, put in the hard yards for Assam in domestic cricket. It was only natural for him to take to the sp
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Salsa wards off Kaavya’s challenge
Top seed Salsa Aher showed commendable composure in warding off a stiff challenge from Kaavya Sawhney for a 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-3 victory in the quarterfin
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CAS ruling on Semenya’s case on May 1
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will rule on Wednesday on South African athlete Caster Semenya’s challenge against the new IAAF rules designe
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The Night King Might Not Really Be Dead, According to New Game of Thrones Fan Theory
The Battle of Winterfell is over ... but now a fan theory is questioning whether we've really seen the last of the Night King.
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Bob Ross's 'Happy Little Trees' Program Will Help Prisoners Plant 1000 Trees
The late artist's image will appear on a number of signs endorsing a prison inmate program that's helping to restore Michigan's tree population.
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Consider our legacy and act accordingly, East Bengal tells AIFF
‘In the interest of Indian football, the AIFF must end the issue at this point’
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Squash: Ghosal is the top seed
Reigning champion Joshna Chinappa will spearhead Indian women’s campaign in the Asian individual squash championships to be held here from May 1 to 5.
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Gloves are off in free-for-all for Bottas, Hamilton
The Mercedes drivers have done the one-two in all the four races of the season
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AFC Cup: Confident Chennaiyin takes on Abhani
Host’s defence will need to be on top form yet again against a free-scoring side
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India to bid for 2024 World TT
Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) has decided to bid for the 2024 edition of the biennial World Team Championships.TTFI secretary M.P. Singh sai
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Rayo’s turn to embarrass Real
Chelsea bolsteres top-four hopes with draw at United
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Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat nominated for Khel Ratna
Heena Sidhu and Ankur Mittal also recommended for the top award
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Warriors edge Rockets
Irving and Horford spark Celtics’ facile win over Bucks
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Alex Hales out of England World Cup squad
England batsman Alex Hales will not feature at the World Cup after being withdrawn from all international squads following an off-field incident not r
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The Game of Thrones Twist That Surprised Maisie Williams and Kit Harington in 'The Long Night'
The pivotal moment in last night's Game of Thrones episode was not one that the audience—or the cast—anticipated.
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The 25 Highest-Grossing Movies of All Time Worldwide
'Avengers: Endgame' just became the first film in cinema history to cross the billion-dollar mark in its opening weekend, but it's still far from the highest-grossing film of all time. See which films made the top 25.
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Jeopardy! Has Banned Contestants from Wagering $69 ($666 Isn't Allowed Either)
There are five dollar amounts you'll never see current 'Jeopardy!' champion James Holzauer wager on the show.
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Mohammed Shami’s wife detained for creating ruckus
Hasin Jahan was detained for breach of peace and produced before a sub-divisional magistrate’s court. She was later released by the court after depositing bail bonds
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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | SRH vs KXIP scorecard
Both the teams need to win all their remaining three matches to make the playoffs.
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LEGO Is Releasing Five New Harry Potter Sets This Summer
The newest additions to LEGO's Harry Potter collection include sets inspired by 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' and 'Harry and the Goblet of Fire.'
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Presenting the Cricket World Cup for street-connected children
From the streets of Chennai to playing at Lord’s, these young players will represent India at the first Cricket World Cup for street-connected children
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The Charmed Life and Tragic Death of Snake Handler Grace Olive Wiley
Grace Olive Wiley was an unconventional herpetologist whose love affair with snakes—and resistance to safety standards—would end up costing her her life.
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After Virat, it is Rahul who will serve Indian cricket for long, says Chris Gayle
Both Rahul and Gayle have been the leading-run getters for Kings XI Punjab this season.
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New Zealand badminton open: Saina eyes second title of season
P.V. Sindhu, who also lost in the quarterfinals of ABC, is not competing in this tournament
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IPL 2019: We didn’t play to our potential, no point blaming pitch, says KKR CEO Mysore
KKR had lost six straight games before winning the MI encounter and keeping play-off hopes alive.
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Can You Name These 27 Major League Baseball Mascots?
See if you can identify the polyester-stuffed mascots that get fans excited for the 27 MLB teams that like to have a fuzzy cheerleader in their corner.
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IPL 2019: Rajasthan looks to keep playoffs hopes alive against Bangalore
Rajasthan would require Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals to defeat their respective opponents.
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IPL 2019: Situation demanded me to go all out, says Hardik Pandya
It was the first time that Hardik had entered 90s in the IPL and was close to getting a three-figure mark.
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Sunday, 28 April 2019
IPL 2019: Rohit fined 15% of match fee for hitting stumps after dismissal
Rohit admitted to the Level 1 offence 2.2 of the IPL’s code of conduct and accepted the sanction.
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IPL 2019: Opening or floating, Shubman Gill ‘happy’ to bat anywhere
Giving credit to India’s domestic cricket, Gill said it prepares them to be confident even for a big lucrative league like the IPL.
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‘Special day’ for history-making woman umpire
Polosak has already stood in 15 women's ODIs, the first one in November 2016 between Australia and South Africa.
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English Premier League: Sergio Aguero inches Manchester City closer to title
The win takes City on to 92 points, one ahead of Liverpool, with two games to play.
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Para athlete’s plea for sponsorship
TS boy chosen India captain of para volleyball team for world series next month
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4 Things You Might Have Missed in Game of Thrones's 'The Long Night'
Here's what you might have missed in "The Long Night," arguably the most anticipated episode in 'Game of Thrones' history.
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We're Hiring a Staff Writer!
We're looking for a staff writer to join the award-winning Mental Floss team. Our goal is to find fascinating stories and bring them back to our readers—can you help us uncover them?
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La Liga | Real Madrid sink to 10th league loss at hands of lowly Rayo Vallecano
A toothless and haggard Real Madrid slumped to a humiliating 10th Liga defeat of the season on Sunday as they lost 1-0 at struggling neighbours Rayo
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Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa instructs team to allow opponent Aston Villa score uncontested goal
The match finished 1-1, ending Leeds’ hopes of automatic promotion and putting the team into the playoffs.
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IPL 2019: Kolkata sets an improbable target for Mumbai
Fielding let down Mumbai Indians big time with both Lynn and Russell dropped early in their innings.
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Gaayathri, Manu fall just short of final
It was four points that kept two of the best young Indian shooters from making it into two finals of the shooting World Cup which concluded here on Su
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Thiem beats Medvedev in straight sets to win Barcelona Open
The fifth-ranked Austrian cruised to victory for his second title of the year, adding to his triumph in Indian Wells last month
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Every New Movie, TV Series, and Special Coming to Netflix in May
'High School Musical' fans will barely recognize Zac Efron in 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,' Joe Berlinger's Ted Bundy biopic.
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Pranjala fritters away good start
Fourth seed Y. Pranjala failed to capitalise on a dream start and lost 0-6, 6-1, 6-3 to qualifier Kamilla Rakhimova of Russia in the final of the $25,
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18 Facts About Teen Witch On Its 30th Anniversary
What was originally pitched as a female version of 'Teen Wolf' turned into a pop culture classic in its own right. Top that!
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Mann, Salsa given top billing
Mann Maulik Shah and Salsa Aher have been seeded No. 1 in the Rendezvous Roland Garros French Open junior wild card tennis tournament to be staged on
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‘Thankful for the hard years, which made me stronger’
“I am thankful to God for those hard years, which made me stronger. Hopefully, I have got something better to achieve,” he said.
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Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Bottas wins as Mercedes sweep home one-two again
It was the second win of the season for Bottas and fifth of his career.
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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians scorecard
Mumbai Indians won the toss and put Kolkata Knight Riders in to bat in an Indian Premier League match in Kolkata on Sunday.Teams:Mumbai Indians: Rohit
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Asian Wrestling championship: India finishes with 16 medals
Harpreet though failed to clinch the top spot as he went down in the title clash to Iran’s Saeid Morad Abdvali 0-8.
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Florida Elementary School Reading Club Matches Young Students With Teen Tutors
At Bailey Elementary School in Florida, teenagers and second graders meet for one-on-one reading sessions once a week.
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IPL 2019: Dhawan, Iyer help Delhi post challenging total
The hosts finished on a high, amassing 60 runs in the last five overs.
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London Marathon: Kipchoge wins title for record fourth time
Geremew finished 18 seconds behind, and Wasihun a further 21 seconds back.
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IPL 2019: I needed this for my own confidence, says Jaydev Unadkat
The team has regrouped extremely well, to post its fourth win in six games and keep alive its hopes of the playoffs.
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Castilian lives up to its billing in Nilgiris 2000 Guineas
Vishal Gaikwad-trained Castilian, ridden by P. Trevor, claimed the Nilgiris 2000 Guineas, the second classic of the season held here on Sunday (April
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IPL 2019: SRH’s real test against Punjab as Warner set to bid adieu
With both teams locked on 10 points from 11 games, a win will give either some breathing space ahead of their final two matches.
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Asian Badminton championships: Yamaguchi first Japanese women to lift title
The third seed, a silver medallist two years ago, comfortably defeated fifth-seeded He 21-19, 21-9
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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore scorecard
DC vs RCB scorecard (If you are viewing this page on The Hindu app, click this link to view the scorecard)The monkey of home games off its back, Del
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Receive no monetary benefit from Mumbai Indians: Tendulkar’s letter to Ombudsman
Tendulkar makes it clear that the role of an icon - the one he is performing right now in the IPL franchise team - in no way is a position either in the management or the governance of the franchise
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Messi seals another La Liga title for Barcelona
Valverde's side have now taken the first step in their bid to win a third treble in a decade.
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Saturday, 27 April 2019
King T'Chala and Glorious Destiny may fight it out
King T'Chala and Glorious Destiny may fight out the finish of the Nilgiris 2000 Guineas (1,400m), the second classic of the season to be held here on
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What concerns me is repetitive mistakes: Stephen Fleming
‘When you take a leader like that (Dhoni) out, there are going to be some holes to fill’
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IPL 2019: Rajasthan beat Sunrisers by 7 wickets to keep play-off hopes alive
Rajasthan Royals defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets to end their home campaign on a winning note and theoretically keep alive their play-
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TNSJA awards: A glamorous function to honour achievers
Vijay Amritraj, V.V. Kumar and Gnanasekaran presented India Cements-TNSJA lifetime achievement awards
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No regrets over retirement: de Villiers
Says any of the top six can win the WC this time around
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World Cup: Abhishek wins gold and Olympic quota
Leads from start to finish in a dominant performance
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Natural progression for Biju George
Biju George, who has been appointed chief coach of Trailblazers in the Women’s T20 challenge, said he was looking forward to working with the some of
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Hima in team for world relays
Despite dropping out midway through the 400m at the recent Asian athletics championships with back pain, Hima Das has been included in the Indian team
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Baton exchanges need to be perfect: Dharun
The men’s and women’s teams finished without a medal in Doha
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Asian Wrestling: Silver for Sunil and Gurpreet
India’s Gurpreet Singh and Sunil Kumar ended up with a silver each in their respective Greco-Roman categories at the Asian Wrestling Championships her
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NBA: Warriors set up date with Rockets
Durant helps the team beat Clippers and enter second round
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Maiden top-10 finish for Rajiv Sethu
Senthil Kumar finishes 17th after a nervy start
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AAI to drop archer from team for doping violation
The Archery Association of India (AAI) is likely to drop Anita Kumari from the National team for the World Cup Stage II in Shanghai (May 6 to 12), aft
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IPL play-offs likely to have 7.30 PM start
A few games this season have gone past midnight, drawing lots of criticism
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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad scorecard
Steve Smith of Rajasthan Royals won the toss and decided to bowl first at Jaipur.For RR, Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer have gone back to England so Liam
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What is the tussle over VAR ?
Has introducing a Video Assistant Referee in football matches solved or increased on-field bickering?
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BCCI Ombudsman to review WV Raman’s appointment as women’s team coach
The then two-member CoA comprising chairman Vinod Rai and Diana Edulji were strongly divided on the coach selection process
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These Smart Water Bottles Run on Solar Power and Remind You When It's Time to Drink Up
Dubbed the Hydrade, this 24-ounce, insulated smart bottle pairs with smartphones and wearables to keep you healthy and hydrated.
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BCCI recommends Bumrah, Shami, Jadeja and Poonam Yadav for Arjuna award
The decision was taken during the Supreme Court-appointed CoA meeting in the capital
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IPL 2019: Rampaging MI eyeing playoff berth against KKR
With three matches left in the league stage, the two teams clash for the first time this season tomorrow, with the return leg slated for May 5
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IPL 2019: Pant-inspired Delhi Capitals eye playoff berth against rejuvenated RCB
A win will ensure that Delhi, who are currently in the third spot behind Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, reach the cut-off limit of 16 points needed for a play-off berth
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Australia's Claire Polosak set to become first woman umpire to stand in men’s ODI
The 31-year-old Australian has previously stood in 15 women’s ODIs
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Abhishek Verma secures Olympic quota place with gold in maiden ISSF World Cup final
Abhishek Verma shot a total of 585 points to qualify for the final at the fourth spot.
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Wheelchair cricket is becoming big — now, with a T-20 tournament too
The third tri-nation T-20 wheelchair cricket worldcup is underway in Kolkata. Here’s what you need to know.
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Friday, 26 April 2019
Cher Amie for feature event
Cher Amie runs with a good chance in the Beauty Generation Plate (1,400m), the feature event of the races to be held here on Saturday (April 27).1. BA
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Assured of immortality, Amanda Nunes will now attempt the impossible
No UFC fighter has managed to defend titles in two weight classes for an extended period of time. The women’s bantamweight and featherweight champion plans to do just that
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Game of Thrones Spoiler App Ruins the Show For Your Enemies
If you hold more grudges than Arya Stark, Spoiled.io is an ingenious way to get back at your 'Game of Thrones'-loving enemies.
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See The Office Stars's Original Audition Tapes—Plus a Few Surprising Could've-Beens
Had things worked out differently on 'The Office,' Bob Odenkirk could have played Michael Scott and Patton Oswalt or Seth Rogen could have been the assistant (to the) regional manager.
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Missouri Now Has a Retirement Home for Senior Shelter Dogs
Russell Clothier was tired of seeing old dogs being left behind at animal shelters. So he decided to open up a senior dog sanctuary.
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A Spoiler About Dany's Dragons May Be Hiding in the Teaser for Game of Thrones's Next Episode
Dany's dragons haven't been seen since season 8 began, but the teaser for episode 3 may contain a hint about where they are.
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A 400-Year-Old Bible Stolen From Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Library Has Been Recovered in the Netherlands
The rare Bible was one of hundreds of items that were stolen in an alleged inside job that spanned decades.
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Kids Reacting to Game of Thrones Is the Best Thing You'll Watch This Week
First things first: 'Game of Thrones' is not a show for kids. Which is what makes these kids' reaction to the hit series that much funnier.
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Reebok is Re-Releasing Its Alien Stompers for Alien Day
The mid-top sneakers are meant to be the footwear that would have been issued by the Weyland-Yutani Corporation in the Alien film franchise.
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The Time Joan Rivers Took Judge Judy and Cindy Adams on An 18th-Century Girlfriend Getaway
One of Joan Rivers's favorite vacation spots wasn't a tropical beach or a ritzy villa—it was Colonial Williamsburg.
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New Wild Game of Thrones Fan Theory Alert: Missandei Is a Faceless Man
Could Missandei, Daenerys Targaryen's trusted advisor, actually have a much darker past (and purpose) than we've been lead to believe?
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Some Gen Xers Might Need Measles Booster Shots
Even if you received the measles vaccine as a child, you may still need a booster shot to be totally immune.
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IPL 2019: Rohit hits first fifty; CSK bowlers check Mumbai
From 103 for two in 13 overs, MI could only muster 52 runs in the final seven overs.
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16 Spooky-as-Hell Photos From Inside Chernobyl
With a Geiger counter and the right permits, visitors can enter Chernobyl's 18-mile Zone of Exclusion. What they'll encounter is straight out of a horror movie.
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Super Cup fiasco: AIFF committee to determine punishment
The fate of the seven I-League clubs which unilaterally withdrew from the season-ending Super Cup, protesting against the All India Football Federatio
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A Game of Thrones Line Hinted That Cersei's Valonqar Prophecy Might Come True
Fortune teller Maggy the Frog once warned Cersei that her "little brother" would be her undoing. Now the question is: Which little brother did she mean?
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Dilip Thomas bestowed lifetime award
Golf Industry Association honours for Gaganjeet and Kavita
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Mukundan achieves MET in the men’s 200m IM
Indian para swimmer Niranjan Mukundan achieved the Minimum Entry Time (MET) in the men’s 200m IM (SM7 class) for the 2019 World Para Swimming Champion
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Spurs bounce back to force decider
Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets’ play-off record goes in vain
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Kavinder’s inputs helped: Panghal
Thorough preparation the reason behind success
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No Aussies in IPL: BCCI cries foul
The Australian women cricketers have been stopped by their Board from participating in the planned women’s IPL next month owing to a men’s bilateral s
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IPL 2019: Trying, but results not going our way, says Dinesh Karthik
I have belief in my boys that we will come back stronger, says the KKR skipper
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Amazon Is Working on Free One-Day Shipping for Prime Members
Free two-day shipping has long been the subscription's biggest perks. Now, Amazon wants to include free one-day shipping in the cost of its Prime membership.
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Fever rules Dhoni out of IPL game against Mumbai Indians
This is the second time Dhoni has missed a CSK game this season
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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | CSK vs MI scorecard
MI won the first duel of the season in Mumbai. CSK will be seeking revenge at Chepauk.
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Asian Wrestling Championship: Sakshi, Vinesh finish on podium
The Indian team, including men and women, has so far won 12 medals (one gold, three silver, eight bronze) in the championships.
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Asian Badminton championships: Indian campaign ends as Saina, Sindhu, Sameer bow out
After Saina’s ouster, the onus was on Sindhu to keep India’s flag flying but she was completely out of sorts on Friday.
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Divyansh Panwar wins silver at the ISSF World Cup, secures Olympic quota in shooting
In fact, he missed out on the gold medal by just 0.4 points, which eventually went to China’s Zicheng Hui, who shot 249.4.
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IPL 2019: Royals, Sunrisers begin life without key overseas recruits
Things will get tougher for both teams after the departure of Australians — Warner and Royals skipper Steve Smith — next week.
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Asian Boxing championships: Amit Panghal continues golden run; silver for Bisht
This was Panghal’s maiden international competition since moving up to 52kg from the 49kg division earlier this year.
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Sundaram Ravi named among 22 match officials for World Cup 2019
The opening match between hosts England and South Africa at The Oval will see three World Cup winners officiating.
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Can You Guess Which Words Are Real and Which Are Fake?
See if you can spot the real (and really odd) words in this quiz from the entirely fictitious lingo.
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Thursday, 25 April 2019
Will approach all our World Cup games like we do against India: Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed
Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has said that his team will approach every match of the upcoming World Cup like it does against arch-rivals India. In
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A field of her own: bringing football to bring girls from marginalised communities
Non-profit collectives like Parcham have worked with authorities to create an exclusive sports ground for girls from marginalised communities in the city
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This Book Subscription Service Gets Its "Literary Matchmakers" to Hand-Pick the Perfect Book For You
Just share some information about your favorite books and authors, and Page 1 will find the perfect title to send you each month.
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Game of Thrones Fan Argues Theon Will Turn Bran Into a White Walker to Defeat the Night King
A new fan theory claiming Theon Greyjoy will turn Bran Stark into a White Walker at first seems too wild to be possible, but it actually has some solid backing.
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All 21 Marvel Cinematic Universe Movies, Recapped in Less Than 40 Minutes
'Avengers: Endgame' is upon us. If you don't have 59 hours to rewatch all the movies (or watch them for the first time), this 38-minute recap will tell you everything you need to know.
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Alien Encounter: The Life and Death of Walt Disney World's Scariest Ride Ever
It didn't have drops or turns, but ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter was the most terrifying ride at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, in the 1990s.
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Netflix Promises That The Office Isn't Going Anywhere, Despite Reports to the Contrary
Have no fear, Dunder Mifflin devotees: Michael Scott has got staying power. (That's what she said.)
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16 Jaw-Dropping Facts About Cirque du Soleil
The contemporary circus—which has performed for more than 180 million people in 450 cities—celebrates its 35th anniversary in July 2019.
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How LEGOs Are Helping Kids Learn Braille
Only 10 percent of blind children in the U.S. are learning to read Braille, despite evidence showing that it helps improve one's chances of employment.
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IPL 2019: Dinesh Karthik’s career-best knock propels KKR
KKR got off to an atrocious start to be 32/2 in powerplay overs against an all out pace attack from Rajasthan Royals.
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Smart TVs Are Cheaper Than Ever, and It's Because They're Selling Your Data
Those big-screen televisions are sold at or near cost because manufacturers know they can profit from your personal data, including your viewing habits.
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Williams keeps Clippers in the hunt
Durant comes second best as Warriors suffer an upset; Harden leads series win over Jazz
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‘We can’t do much now apart from just win games’
A few guys have stood up, made runs and taken wickets in big situations: Stoinis
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You Can Enroll in a Free Class on Superheroes Virtually Instructed by Stan Lee
Stan Lee posthumously teaches "The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact on Pop Culture," an online course from edX, and you can enroll for free.
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Rahane signs up for Hampshire
India batsman Ajinkya Rahane has signed up with English county side Hampshire. He becomes the first Indian to represent Hampshire.Rahane will feature
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Game of Thrones Could Have a Major Twist In Store for Tyrion Lannister
We're only two episodes into the final season of 'Game of Thrones' and have already seen some major news dropped—plus a lot of hidden hints at what might come.
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Three State units toe the Lodha line
Three State units have submitted their compliance reports to the Committee of Administrators (CoA).It is learnt that Karnataka, Maharashtra and Barod
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Advani reigns supreme
Beats back Ehsan Heydari’s spirited challenge
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Asian Athletics championship: Gomathi brings home a pleasant surprise
Javelin thrower Shivpal and hurdler Jabir qualify for World championships
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Sesame Street Deals With Cell Phone Addiction in New PSA
For the program's 50th anniversary, 'Sesame Street' has released a PSA that shows how the characters reduce their screen time.
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Steyn out of IPL
Royal Challengers Bangalore paceman Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the IPL with a shoulder injury. The 35-year-old South African, who had only recen
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Some Game of Thrones Fans Are Predicting That Melisandre Is Already at Winterfell
A little girl at Winterfell clearly reminded Ser Davos of the late Shireen Baratheon, but could it have been the Red Priestess in disguise?
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Russell has scored the maximum percentage of runs in sixes in the history of IPL
The numbers show that the Jamaican’s 2019 IPL season so far has no equal in the tournament’s history
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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | KKR vs RR scorecard
It now rests on Dinesh Karthik to lead by example in hauling the side out of its crisis.
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The True Story Behind Gentleman Jack: 10 Facts About Anne Lister
Anne Lister was a businesswoman, a mountaineer, a world traveler, and a science enthusiast. But it’s her love life that she’s mainly remembered for today.
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Grenke Chess Classic: Anand holds Caruana, stays in lead with Carlsen
The action will resume on Friday at Baden Baden where the last four rounds are scheduled.
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You Can Wear These Travel Shoes While Swimming, Hiking, or Running
The Canyon sneakers, available for men and women, are water shoes, hiking shoes, and running shoes in one package.
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ISSF shooting World Cup: India wins two golds
It was Bhaker and Chaudhary’s second World Cup gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event.
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Asia Badminton championship: Sindhu, Sameer seal quarterfinal spot
India’s mixed doubles pair of Utkarsh Arora and Karishma Wadkar crashed out in the second round.
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IPL 2019: Chennai looks to consolidate position at top against Mumbai
Mumbai have had a roller coaster season so far and they now need to be at their best against Chennai.
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ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: West Indies cricket squad, statistics, and fixture
In the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, West Indies begins its campaign at Trent Bridge on May 31, against Pakistan
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'Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes' Exhibit Features Original Art and MCU Costumes
Some of the highlights include the 'Black Panther' costumes worn by Chadwick Boseman and Danai Gurira, and original art showing Spider-Man's origin story.
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Wednesday, 24 April 2019
Gayle, Russell in Windies World Cup squad
Andre Russell and Chris Gayle have been named in the Jason Holder-led 15-member West Indies squad for the World Cup in England and Wales starting on
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Where You Can Watch All 21 Marvel Cinematic Universe Movies Right Now
Stressing out about catching up on all things Marvel before you hit the theaters for the epic, three-hour 'Avengers: Endgame'? We've got you covered.
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Here’s How Much a 5-Star Hotel Will Cost You in 100 Popular Travel Destinations Around the World
You might not think of Dubai as a budget destination, but its 5-star hotels are among the "cheapest" (well, let's say least expensive) on the chart.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore just refuses to give up
Notches up fourth win in five games after rampant de Villiers sets it up; Umesh and Saini hold their nerve; Rahul, Pooran come good for KXIP
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Why the Crypts of Winterfell Might Be Most Dangerous Place to Be in Game of Thrones
If the Night King can raise the dead, then why are so many planning to seek shelter in the Crypts of Winterfell?
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What Caused Pangea to Break Apart?
The ocean basins are constantly opening and closing, so what caused Pangea to break apart is slowly putting the next supercontinent together.
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Starting in July, All Kohl's Stores Will Accept Amazon Returns
All Kohl's locations have entered into a partnership with Amazon that allows customers to drop off returns. Kohl's then hopes to convert them into in-store shoppers.
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Blofeld — an anecdotal journey
‘I liked to paint a picture, there is nothing worse than dull commentary’
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Advani pips Aditya in thrilling finish
Pankaj Advani prevailed over Aditya Mehta 86-5, 27-65, 94-0, 84-0, 10-48, 21-56, 56-1, 4-61, 50-13 in a close ACBS Asian 10-red snooker tour third leg
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State units told to fall in line
Full compliance with Lodha recommendations must to receive grant
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Sindhu, Saina enter second round
Srikanth crashes out; Sameer Verma prevails over Sakai Kazumasa
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Asian Athletics: Chitra retains 1500m gold, Ajay takes silver
Dutee bags 200m bronze; Sanjivani finishes third in women’s 10,000m; women’s 4x400m relay runs to silver
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Still a healthy dressing room: Carlos Brathwaite
Kolkata Knight Riders allrounder Carlos Brathwaite said the team is looking to bounce back in the next match against Rajasthan Royals. “I think the mo
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IPL 2019: Record-breaking Amit Mishra focuses on reinventing himself
Is the first spinner to claim 150 wickets in IPL history
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Game of Thrones Opening Credits Might Confirm Fan Theory About Daenerys
Is Daenerys Targaryen really Azor Ahai? A fan theory that has been floating around suggests that the show's opening credits could contain a clue.
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Rajiv Sethu looks for top-10 finish
Backed by rookie Senthil in Asia Road Racing C’ship
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A much-needed triumph for Siril
The youngster won the senior National ranking tournament recently
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Silver for Amit; Aware gets bronze
Amit Dhankar clinched a silver while Rahul Aware won a bronze as Indian men’s freestyle wrestlers continued their impressive performance at the Asian
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Ankita Raina ambushes Stosur in epic
The 26-year-old turns emotional after the biggest win of her career
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This Indoor Garden Grows Up to 30 Fruits and Vegetables With Little Maintenance Required
No green thumb? No problem. Just add seeds and water, and the iHarvest does the rest of the work for you.
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Daenerys Targaryen Doesn't Care That She and Jon Snow Are Related, Says Game of Thrones's Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke understands why the Mother of Dragons wasn't more concerned about the incestuous secret Jon Snow revealed.
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Merriam-Webster Just Added Hundreds of New Words to the Dictionary—Here Are 25 of Them
Merriam-Webster added more than 640 new words to the dictionary in April 2019, from products of the digital age to old words with new meanings.
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Attention Hayao Miyazaki Fans: Studio Ghibli is Hiring Digital Painters
Studio Ghibli, the Japanese animation house behind such films as 'My Neighbor Totoro,' 'Princess Mononoke,' and 'Spirited Away,' is seeking digital animators to work with Hayao Miyazaki.
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Avengers: Endgame Reportedly Has No Post-Credits Scenes
Post-credits scenes have become as integral a part of the MCU as epic battles. But the studio's latest film apparently doesn't have any. What gives?
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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab scorecard
RCB made two changes, bringing in Washington Sundar for Pawan Negi and Tim Southee for Dale Steyn who has a shoulder niggle.
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10 Excellent Facts About Keanu Reeves
The affable actor takes a Zen approach to his career, alternating smaller parts with event films like the 'John Wick' and 'Matrix' franchises. He also may have married Winona Ryder by accident.
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Behr Will Pay Someone $10,000 to Travel the U.S. and Canada in Search of New Paint Colors
The "Color Explorer" will attend a music festival, go kayaking in Canada, and take a stroll down Charleston's Rainbow Row.
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I would have been dropped long time ago in my previous team: Watson
The Chennai Super Kings opener thanked Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Stephen Fleming for keeping the faith in him after a run of ordinary scores
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30 Offbeat Holidays You Can Celebrate in May
From May Day to Memorial Day and everything in between, the month of May is full of delightful, offbeat holidays.
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IPL 2019: Struggling KKR seek turnaround against Rajasthan Royals
The biggest letdown for the team has been its bowling unit, especially the spinners who have lacked sting at the Eden Gardens, something that was its main strength during the title-winning campaigns in 2012 and 2014
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Life beyond pitstops in Grand Prix cities
Packing your bags to catch an F1 race? Why not whiz beyond the track and make it an eventful holiday
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The Ultimate Charles Darwin Quiz
From his birthplace to his ideas about marriage, how well do you really know the father of evolution?
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Tuesday, 23 April 2019
Guinness Is Doing Away With Its Plastic Packaging
Guinness's parent company, Diageo, joins a handful of other beer brewers that have stopped using plastic six-pack rings.
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6 Fun Subscription Boxes for Pop Culture Fans
Subscription boxes come in all shapes and sizes. We've rounded up six that should satisfy any pop culture fan, from Potterheads to Marvel geeks.
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Super Kings ride on Watto power to wrest top spot
Dhoni’s men almost assured of a playoff berth; Pandey’s brilliant, unbeaten 83 and Warner’s fifty prove inadequate for Sunrisers.
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Vans Is Launching a Harry Potter-Themed Collection of Sneakers and Apparel
The collection is bound to be magical, but Vans is keeping pretty tight-lipped about the details. Here's what we know so far.
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Out of Print's Retro Star Wars T-Shirts Pay Homage to an '80s Reading Campaign
If these T-shirts look familiar, it's because the images were part of the American Library Association’s 1983 poster campaign.
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Aspiring Eagle Scout Is Turning Old Fire Hoses Into Hammocks for Big Cats
For his Eagle Scout project, 11-year-old Payton Crawford is weaving hammocks by hand for the big cats at a Colorado wildlife sanctuary.
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Suthirta stuns Sabine
Indian qualifier Suthirta Mukherjee, ranked 502nd in the world, scripted a fantastic first-round upset win in the ITTF World individual championships
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Asian Athletics: Swapna takes heptathlon silver; Dutee disappoints
Tajinder clinches shot out gold; Jinson out of 1500m
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Sesame Street and Game of Thrones Collide in This Epic Crossover
King's Landing gets an unexpected visitor in this public service announcement that teaches a lesson about respect. Even if it involves Cersei Lannister.
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World Cup: Apurvi narrowly misses medal
Indian shooters off to a good start in Beijing World Cup
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Capablanca chess: Grover keeps title with four straight wins
This was the Indian’s second crown of the month
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Gritty Anand holds tenacious Carlsen
Viswanathan Anand’s defence stood firm against World champion Magnus Carlsen and resulted in a 63-move draw in the third round of the Grenke Chess Cla
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Asian 10-red snooker: Aditya prevails in a scrappy encounter
Manan Chandra scores facile victory over Iran’s Sarkhosh
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Bucks break an 18-year jinx
Antetokounmpo stars against Pistons to complete first playoff series win since 2001
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‘WC selection thoughts were on my mind’: Rishabh Pant
Pant underlines his value as match-winner and finisher
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Marquee cricketers and the obsessive fandom that follows them
Sportsmen gain support for the strangest of reasons often having nothing to do with their skill
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Boston-Area Students Convince their City to Install 3D Crosswalks
The new 3D pedestrian crossing outside Brooks Elementary School in Medford, Massachusetts uses an optical illusion to slow down drivers.
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Game of Thrones Fan Theory Says Jorah Mormont is Azor Ahai
A 'Game of Thrones' fan theory suggests that Jorah Mormont could actually be the reincarnation of the last hero to save Westeros—and it sounds pretty plausible.
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New Game of Thrones Theory Predicts That the Night King Won't Be at the Battle of Winterfell
'Game of Thrones' is gearing up for the biggest battle the show has ever seen as the Starks, Targaryens, Mormonts, and even a couple of Lannisters prepare to duke it out with the army of the dead. But will their leader even show up?
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Airbnb Shares Its Best Literary Getaways to Celebrate World Book Day
On April 23, World Book Day, travelers can find special deals on Airbnb homes reminiscent of 'Pride and Prejudice,' 'The Great Gatsby,' and more books.
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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad scorecard
SRH brought in Shakib Al Hasan, Manish Pandey; Harbhajan replaces Thakur for CSK
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10 Characters Left Out of the Movie Adaptations of Popular Books
While many film adaptations try to be faithful to the source material, others take creative liberties by changing the setting, altering relationships, cutting out entire storylines, and eliminating key characters.
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The Most-Googled Mental Health Symptoms in Each State
From depression to social media addiction, these are the mental health conditions and symptoms people are Googling across the U.S.
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Tracking down the retired race horses of Chennai
There’s a lot a horse can do once it retires from the racetrack. These equestrian institutions around Chennai give them a second lease of life
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IPL 2019: RCB look to post third successive win when they clash with KXIP
Kohli and Co. will hope to post another win this season against KXIP, who are placed fifth in the points table with 10 points.
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A different ball game: Rise of rugby in Bangalore
How rugby -- a sport introduced to Bengaluru by a handful of expats -- is steadily gathering scores of local followers.
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Vaas, Herath sad about Sri Lanka terror attack
Sri Lanka’s finest practitioners of left-arm seam, Chaminda Vaas and left-arm spin, Rangana Herath expressed sadness at the terror attack on Churches
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IPL 2019: Capital gains from Pant’s devastating knock
Rahane cracks century for Rajasthan Royal, only to end up on the losing side.
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Trivial Pursuit Has Launched a Shakespeare Edition
There are 600 questions across six categories: comedies, tragedies, histories, characters, biography, and legacy. Do you have what it takes to prove your knowledge of Billy Shakes?
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Monday, 22 April 2019
How One Game of Thrones Fan Made Kit Harington Cry
It happened at an airport, right after 'Game of Thrones' wrapped filming for the last time—and Harington got a little emotional.
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South Dakota’s Flintstones Theme Park Has Been Demolished
The roadside attraction, which first opened in the '60s, has been demolished. There's good news, though: The Arizona location will be reopened soon for a limited run.
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Experts Say Storytime Can Help Children Recover From Trauma
A program called We Love Reading supplies books that are specifically tailored to the personal experiences of child refugees from Syria and South Sudan.
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What Do the Terms on Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Mean?
Hardware store aisles are filled with light bulbs that promise cost savings. But what do these terms really mean?
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Bran Reveals Meaning of the Three-Eyed Raven and How That Impacts Future of Westeros
Last night's episode of 'Game of Thrones,' called "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," may have revealed who the Night King's ultimate target is.
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The Time the U.S. Government Planned to Nuke Alaska
In 1958, the Atomic Energy Commission decided to boost fishing commerce in Alaska by detonating a 1-megaton nuclear bomb to create a deep-water harbor. Residents were not amused.
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IPL 2019: Rahane roars back with century, powers Rajasthan Royals to 191/6
Rahane remained not out on 105 off 63 balls, decorating his knock with three sixes and 11 fours, while Steve Smith contributed 50 off 32 deliveries
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Gomathi runs the race of her life, gives India its first gold at the championships
The 30-year-old comes up with a smart strategy to upstage the favourites; silver for Shivpal in javelin, bronze for hurdlers Jabir and Saritaben
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Vermont and Maine Are Replacing Columbus Day With Indigenous Peoples' Day
Vermont and Maine are the latest states reconsidering Christopher Columbus's legacy by voting to permanently replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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Indians train their guns on more Olympic quotas
Manu will be keen to book a spot in women’s air pistol
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Valencia closes in on CL contention
A brilliant double from Goncalo Guedes saw Valencia move into fifth place in La Liga as it recorded an impressive 2-1 victory at Real Betis on Sunday
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We made a bit of history: Nieva
Indian boxers beating a reigning Olympic champion and World champion on the same day at an elite event is rare.Following Amit Panghal (52kg) and Kavin
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Bisht stuns World champion
Panghal beats Dusmatov again to enter semifinals
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Prajnesh — riding the tide of success
Ranked 75th in the world, he becomes the sixth-best-ranked Indian ever
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Washington Is Set to Become the First State to Allow Human Composting
Composting human remains is cheaper and more eco-friendly than traditional burial options, and Washington state may soon make it legal.
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Game of Thrones's Episode 3 Teaser May Contain a Hidden Message from Daenerys to Jon
A new fan theory centers around one pivotal line uttered during a conversation between Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow: "The dead are already here."
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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals scorecard
Capitals brought in allrounder Chris Morris for spinner Sandeep Lamichhane.
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Why Emotional Intelligence matters for sportspersons
The strength of a person’s Emotional Intelligence is the key to their victory
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What the Song From Last Night's Game of Thrones Could Mean
'Game of Thrones's 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' had a lot going on—but one moment in particular might have been telling.
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The Early Acting Gigs of 20 Game of Thrones Stars
Here’s how some of the series’ stars (past and present) made a living before they were Starks, Lannisters, Baratheons, Targaryens, and beyond.
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Connecticut Bill Will Make Baby Changing Tables Accessible to Both Women and Men
If the Connecticut bill passes, dads will no longer struggle to find a place to change their infant's diapers in public.
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BCCI shifts IPL final to Hyderabad after TNCA fails to get permission on locked stands
“Since the gate sales of the knock-out matches is BCCI’s prerogative, we had to take a call. We would be having two knock-out matches in Vizag,”
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8 Things You Might Not Know About Warren G. Harding
Twenty-ninth president Warren G. Harding had a code name for his genitals—and a big family secret that was revealed nearly a century after his death.
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ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Afghanistan cricket squad, statistics, and fixture
In the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, Afghanistan begins its campaign on June 1 at Bristol against Australia.
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Can You Spot the Official Scrabble Words?
Not all words are allowed in Scrabble. See if you can separate what's permitted (according to the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary) and what isn't.
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IPL 2019: Chennai aims to sort out top-order woes, SRH look for middle-order solace
A win will almost ensure a play-off berth for the defending champions, who lost back-to-back away matches.
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Paceman Hamid Hassan surprise pick in Afghanistan World Cup squad
Afghanistan replaced long-serving ODI captain Asghar Afghan with Gulbadin Naib.
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Kohli a fantastic leader who doesn’t shy away from responsibility, says Krish Srikkanth
Srikkanth seemed pretty happy with the composition of the 15-member squad for the World Cup.
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IPL 2019: I will never question Dhoni’s final-over calculations, says Stephen Fleming
“I think the reason was Dhoni felt he was best equipped to hit those sixes. The way he calculates the last few overs based on his power.”
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Sunday, 21 April 2019
IPL 2019: Dhoni gave us a massive scare, says Kohli
Dhoni felt that they missed a few boundaries earlier on which cost them dearly.
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Asian Athletics Championship: Silver for Annu Rani and Avinash Sable
Hima Das fails to finish the women's 400m semifinal due to back pain.
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IPL 2019: Parthiv, Moeen prop up RCB
Deepak Chahar, Ravindra Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo picked up two wickets apiece.
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Everton deflates United’s CL hopes
Barcelona on the cusp of La Liga glory after win over Sociedad
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Advani starts favourite
Pankaj Advani starts as favourite in the third and final leg of the ACBS Asian Snooker Tour, which commences at Karnataka State Billiards Association
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Every opportunity a challenge: Lamichhane
Says the wicket of Gayle was crucial in restricting KXIP
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‘Things will be easier for Indian fans at 2022 WC’
Unfazed by the economic boycott by the Saudi Arabia-led bloc of countries, 2022 FIFA World Cup host Qatar is extremely confident of delivering a top-n
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Embiid sparks 76ers to win
Milwaukee Bucks puts Detroit Pistons on brink of elimination
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Monte Carlo tennis: Fognini wins maiden Masters title
Lajovic, who had not lost a set this week before Sunday, did not have the weapons to counter Fognini's tactical nous.
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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | RCB vs CSK scorecard
The defending champion arrives in the city fresh off a rare defeat — only the campaign’s second — in Hyderabad.
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11 Surprising Facts About Prince
You might love his music, but there are probably a few things you don't know about the artist formerly known as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince.
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17 Delicious Facts About Peeps
There’s a lot you may not know about Peeps, everyone’s favorite (non-chocolate) Easter candy—and the most divisive.
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I fast-tracked Kohli into the Indian team: Vengsarkar
Vengsarkar was speaking after launching the book Howzzat penned by celebrated astrologer Greenstone Lobo in suburban Bandra.
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Cape Kidnappers wins Nilgiris 1000 Guineas
Cape Kidnappers (P. Sai Kumar astride) won the Nilgiris 1000 Guineas, the first Classic of the season held here on Sunday (April 21). The winner is t
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IPL 2019: Khaleel stars as Sunrisers restrict KKR
For KKR, Lynn was the top-scored with a dogged 47-ball 51. Rinku Singh was the other notable contributor.
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IPL 2019: Confident Delhi looks to continue momentum against Rajasthan
With both teams rejuvenated after their respective victories, it will be an interesting battle for one-upmanship come Monday.
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Asian Weighlifting: Jeremy Lalrinnunga smashes Youth World record, national senior record
The final standings for the men’s 67kg event will be known after group A competition on Monday.
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Asian Athletics Championship: Dutee Chand breaks national record
Hima Das fails to finish the women's 400m semifinal due to back pain.
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Saturday, 20 April 2019
Watch Kit Harington Gag After Having to Kiss Emilia Clarke on Game of Thrones
Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen may be an onscreen item, but Kit Harington says that it's "really odd" to kiss Emilia Clarke.
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New Game of Thrones Fan Theory Predicts That Cersei Lannister Will Die, and How
With Game of Thrones, a fair share of popular character deaths is inevitable. One theory is arguing that Cersei Lannister will be one of the many to bite the dust before the season is over.
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Game of Thrones Season 8 Premiere May Have Revealed How to Kill the Night King
When Beric and Tormund found the Night King's disturbing signal at the end of "Winterfell," fans began developing theories about what the symbol could mean for the rest of the show.
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Final leg of Asian snooker tour from Monday
The third and final leg of the ACBS Asian Snooker Tour will commence at the Karnataka State Billiards Association here on Monday.A total of 24 players
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A Ring Containing a Lock of Charlotte Brontë’s Hair Found Its Way to Antiques Roadshow
It's not every day that you find a 19th-century ring worth $26,000 in your attic—especially one that contains a literary legend's hair.
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Montel Carlo tennis: Nadal knocked out by Fognini semifinals
Dusan Lajovic beats Medvedev in tough conditions
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IPL 2019: Delhi rallies to restrict Punjab after Gayle blitzkrieg
Considering the dew factor in mind, Delhi Capitals skipper Shreyas Iyer invited the visitors to bat first.
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‘Flight issue’ grounds Indian archers
The Indian archers on Saturday were forced to skip a major event in the 2019 calendar, the World Cup Stage I in Medellin (Colombia), to be held from A
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Barty puts it across Azarenka
Australia, Belarus share honours; Romania leads France
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City back on top after nervy win
Foden first PL goal exacts measure of revenge over Spurs
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‘Maggie’ Amritraj breathes her last
It is a huge loss and a void in our lives, says son Anand
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Final leg of Asian snooker tour from tomorrow
The third and final leg of the ACBS Asian Snooker Tour will commence at the Karnataka State Billiards Association here on Monday.A total of 24 players
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Sanjana, Bhakti do it for India
Sanjana Sirimalla and Bhakti Shah won their singles matches in contrasting fashion to help India beat Sri Lanka 2-0 in the match for the 11th place in
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Siakam stars for Raptors
Magic’s Vucevic finds himself under close guard
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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | DC vs KXIP scorecard
The previous meeting between the two sides was the stuff of nightmares for Delhi Capitals.
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Asian Boxing Championships: Shiva Thapa makes winning start; Lovlina, Deepak enter quarters
On Sunday, all eyes will be on Asian Games gold medallist Amit Panghal (52kg) as he begins his challenge against Taipei’s Tu Po-Wei.
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IPL 2019: Quinton de Kock half-century propels Mumbai Indians
Making most out of the reprieve De Kock helped his team reach 50-run mark in 6.5 overs.
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Royal Currency primed to score
Royal Currency, who is in fine trim, may score in the Nilgiris 1000 Guineas (1,400m), the first Classic of the season to be held here on Sunday (Apri
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These Modern, Minimalist Cremation Urns Double as Planters
Urns often come in the form of drab-looking vases that, for some people, are a painful reminder of a loved one's death. So an LA-based designer set out to provide a different option.
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IPL 2019: SRH aims to maintain winning momentum against KKR
The race to play-offs is heating up and both sides know the value of a win on Sunday.
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IPL 2019: Buttler returns home, unavailable for Rajasthan Royals for rest of season
Jos Buttler’s absence is a big blow to the Rajasthan Royals, no doubt.
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IPL 2019: Steve Smith replaces Ajinkya Rahane as captain of Rajasthan Royals
Smith is expected to be available until May 1 but by then, the team would have played majority of its league games.
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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | RR vs MI scorecard
Steve Smith on Saturday replaced Ajinkya Rahane as Rajasthan Royals skipper.
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IPL 2019: CSK aims to seal play-off berth against RCB
Dhoni missed the game against SRH due to a stiff back but will probably be fit for the game on Sunday.
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Pandya, Rahul fined ₹20 lakh each for their sexist comments
The Supreme Court-appointed Ombudsman had issued notices to Pandya and Rahul earlier this month to appear for deposition for their controversial comments on ‘Koffee with Karan’.
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Friday, 19 April 2019
‘The Jo’burg 50 was as good as 150’
Pujara attributes success in Australia to pre-series training
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From Cocaine to Chloroform: 28 Old-Timey Medical Cures
In this week's edition of The List Show, Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy takes you back to a time when cocaine was the recommended way to treat everything from hay fever to hemorrhoids.
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Isaac Hempstead Wright Explains Bran Stark's Intense Staring in Game of Thrones
Bran Stark looks as though he can stare right through people's souls, but actor Isaac Hempstead Wright says there's a simple explanation for that.
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Paranormal Investigator Lorraine Warren, Whose Life Inspired The Conjuring Films, Has Died at 92
The renowned paranormal investigator was portrayed by actress Vera Farmiga in a series of successful films.
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Mastodon Bones Have Been Discovered by Sewer Workers in Indiana
Sewer workers in Seymour, Indiana came across a peculiar discovery while digging on a farm. Bones belonging to a mastodon that date back to the Ice Age were buried there.
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Notre-Dame's Rooftop Bees Survived the Historic Fire
A fire destroyed much of Notre-Dame's roof on April 15, but the bees living in wooden beehives above the cathedral survived.
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12 Soulful Facts About Aretha Franklin
The documentary of Queen of Soul's legendary gospel album, 'Amazing Grace,' has finally been released—nearly 50 years after it was recorded.
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Hidden Labyrinth: England's Drakelow Tunnels
Built in the 1940s to provide bomb shelter for an airplane engine factory during World War II, the Drakelow Tunnels have become a destination for people looking for paranormal activity.
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10 Amazing Pieces of Peeps Art
Just when you thought you've seen it all, along comes a sculpture of Edgar Allan Poe made entirely of marshmallow Peeps.
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Celebrate Earth Day With 7 Eco-Friendly Fashion Options That Won't Pollute the Planet
The fashion industry is one of Earth's biggest polluters, but you don't have to feel bad about looking good. Here are a few clothing options that won't ruin the planet.
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Richard Madden Shared a Hilarious Throwback Photo With Game of Thrones Co-Stars Kit Harington and Alfie Allen
Richard Madden may not have held the title of King in the North for long on 'Game of Thrones,' but his memories of his time on the show—and his co-stars—live on.
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How helmets have influenced modern batsmanship
Wearing protective headgear has altered the craft of batting, but the fundamentals remain as relevant and important as ever
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IPL 2019: Kohli slams century after Moeen Ali’s assault against KKR
Virat Kohli changed gears and took just 17 balls for his second fifty.
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Why Choosing the Second Cheapest Wine on the Menu Isn't Such a Good Idea
You may think you're being sneaky by ordering wine this way, but restaurants are well aware of this trick.
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Satish, Sonia in quarters, three others in last-16
Commonwealth Games silver-medallist Satish Kumar (+91kg) and the fast-rising Sonia Chahal (57kg) entered the quarterfinals on an all-win opening day f
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Vlasic Is Working on Pickle Chips Made Entirely of Pickles
These aren't just pickle-flavored potato chips. Vlasic is developing chips made from real, vacuum-fried pickle slices.
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Punjab has the edge: Hesson
Delhi lost seven wickets for nine runs in that game in a remarkable collapse with Sam Curran being the wrecker-in-chief for Punjab.
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Services to meet Punjab in final
Services will face host Punjab in the Santosh Trophy final at the Guru Nanak Stadium here on Sunday.In Friday’s semifinals, Services overcame a spirit
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Arsenal and Chelsea in semifinals
The English sides will take on Valencia and Eintracht respectively
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Middle School Student Discovers Megalodon Tooth Fossil on Spring Break
Avery Fauth was looking for shark teeth at North Topsail Beach in North Carolina when she found a Megalodon fossil the length of her palm.
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Bajrang keen to showcase new techniques
Asian wrestling championships to be held in China from April 23
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Game of Thrones Star Sophie Turner Opened Up About Her Struggles With Depression
Sophie Turner recently spoke to Dr. Phil on 'Phil in the Blanks' about the mental health challenges she has faced while dealing with criticism from fans of 'Game of Thrones' since taking on the role of Sansa Stark.
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Monte Carlo tennis: Medvedev shocks Djokovic to reach semifinals
The 10th-seeded Russian was appearing in the last eight of a Masters tournament for the first time but was not overawed.
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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | KKR vs RCB scorecard
The lack of desired acceleration, coinciding with the exit of Andre Russell, has affected KKR in the last two home matches.
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9 Surprising Facts About James McAvoy
Whether you know James McAvoy from the X-Men series or his early gigs on British TV, this year is already proving to be a major one for the actor (who turns 40 on April 21).
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Attention Aspiring Astronauts: Arlo Skye Now Has Space-Themed Luggage
Whether you're traveling abroad or prepping to go to Mars, Arlo Skye wants to make its sleek, futuristic suitcases your go-to luggage.
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Spinners will play a huge role in Kotla, says DC spin bowling coach Samuel Badree
“But certainly the team selection is something to consider going into Saturday’s match against Kings XI Punjab,” he added.
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Dhoni liked my version of helicopter shot, says Hardik Pandya
“I went to Dhoni’s room and asked him if he liked my version of the helicopter shot. He said it was good”
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This seven-year-old chess whiz is mastering her moves
Kolagatla Alana Meenakshi wins the gold in the Asian Youth Chess Championship, and now dreams of becoming a Grandmaster
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IPL 2019: ‘Host’ of problems for Delhi Capitals ahead of Kings XI Punjab clash
Things have turned out quite differently in their home ground, where they found the pitches far from friendly.
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IPL 2019: Rajasthan looks for double against formidable Mumbai
It will be easier said than done considering Rajasthan’s dismal record at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium.
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Guess the Places These Foods Were Named After
From sardines to tangerines, can you match the famous food to its namesake location around the globe?
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Springer Nature Has Published the First AI-Written Textbook
The future is here. Machine-learning systems can now write everything from highly technical textbooks to Harry Potter fan fiction.
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Thursday, 18 April 2019
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Might Have Dropped a Spoiler About Jaime's Game of Thrones Fate
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau may have shed some light on the fate of the Kingslayer, but who ultimately survives the final season of 'Game of Thrones' is anyone's guess.
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Watch the Denver Zoo’s New Baby Sloth Cuddle Up With Its Mom
The bond between a sloth mom and her baby is strong. This cute little two-toed babe is expected to cling to its mom for at least six months.
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10 Ingenious Ways to Reuse K-Cups
You don't have to feel guilty every time you use your Keurig machine. After enjoying your coffee, try recycling your K-Cup pods into something new.
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George Lucas Helped Direct a Scene in Game of Thrones's Season 8 Premiere
George Lucas has had some extra time on his hands since selling the 'Star Wars' franchise to Disney. So he popped onto the 'Game of Thrones' set and helped out. As one does.
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The Game of Thrones Season 8 Premiere Might Foreshadow Daenerys Sacrificing Herself
Daenerys Targaryen is many things, but would she sacrifice herself and her dragons for the sake of Westeros? One Redditor thinks so.
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Pandyas, Chahar shine as Mumbai Indians steamrollers Capitals
The Rohit-led team takes the second spot in the table after its emphatic 40-run victory snapped the host’s three-match winning streak
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12 Amazing Facts About Catherine the Great
Catherine the Great was one of the most important leaders in its history—and no, she didn't die after trying to have sex with a horse.
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The Helvetica Font Has Been Revamped for the First Time in Decades
Meet Helvetica Now: The new and improved Helvetica font that resolves the kerning and spacing issues that plagued its predecessor.
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The Most Binge-Watched TV Show in Each State
Does geography matter when it comes to binge-watching television? This infographic has your answer.
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The Eastern Hellbender Salamander, a.k.a. "Snot Otter," Is Named the Official State Amphibian of Pennsylvania
The mucus-covered Eastern hellbender salamander likes hiding under rocks, but now that it's been named the official amphibian of Pennsylvania, it's the center of attention.
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IPL 2019: Pandya brothers propel Mumbai Indians
Considering the slow nature of the surface, Delhi will have to bat really well to chase down 169.
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The 25 Happiest Cities in America
With high salaries, healthy environments, and more, these U.S. cities are home to a lot of happy citizens.
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Iranian woman boxer to stay in France after arrest threat in home country
An Iranian woman, who became the country's first female boxer to win an international fight, intends to stay in France, her spokesperson said on Wedne
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Ramkumar, Prajneshenter quarterfinals
Prajnesh Gunneswaran and Ramkumar Ramanathan reached the singles quarterfinals in the $162,480 Challenger tennis tournament on Thursday.Defending cham
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Strong field, but Johnson ready for Doha
Confident of not returning empty-handed from Asian championships
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Irving leads dramatic Celtics fightback against Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks and Houston Rockets cruise to victory
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Djokovic cruises into the last eight
Nadal also makes the grade; Medvedev puts out Tsitsipas
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Spurs through after seven-goal thriller
VAR review puts paid to dominant City’s chances; Liverpool makes it after routing Porto
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Saini has proved doubters wrong: Nehra
‘Within two matches, his confidence was high when nobody thought he would do well’
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The Hunchback of Notre-Dame Is the Best-Selling Book in France Right Now
Victor Hugo's book 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame,' which helped save the cathedral in the 1800s, has regained popularity following the Notre-Dame fire.
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