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Jim Corbett Birth Anniversary: 5 Books by British Hunter-author You Must Read

On his 144th birth anniversary, here's taking a look at 5 books written by Jim Corbett that you must read.




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Jashn-e-Premchand: Here's How Mumbai is Celebrating the Birth Anniversary of the Renowned Author

Popularly known as Upanyas Samrat, Premchand is famous for his modern Hindi-Urdu literature.




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Ruskin Bond Releases Latest Book 'Words From My Window-A Journal'

Ruskin Bond was invited at a school event in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, where he shared insights about his literary journey with his fans among the students as well as the teachers.




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PD James 99th Birth Anniversary: 5 Books by English Crime Author One Must Read

List of novels by PD James which is a must read for all those who have interest in mystery and crime.




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Shirley Jackson Death Anniversary: 5 Works of The Author One Must Read

On Shirley Jackson's 54th death anniversary, here's looking at 5 most acclaimed works of the author.




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Book Excerpt: Dalit Scholar Suraj Yengde Tells You Why 'Caste Matters' In His Latest Novel

In this deeply passionate, and angry memoir, titled 'Caste Matters', writer and academic activist Suraj Yengde peels the layers of the deep-rooted caste system in India to show you how this impenetrable social divide has for centuries crushed human lives and is very similar to other forms of oppression, such as race, class and gender.




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Book Excerpt: When Rajnath Singh Refused To Give a Ticket to His Son for 2007 UP Polls

Rajneeti: A Biography of Rajnath Singh written by Gautam Chintamani chronicles the fifty-year long political journey of Singh from a Swayamsevak in the RSS to the defence minister of India.




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Can Robots Take Away Our Jobs? Here's How Indian Employment Market Will Change with AI-driven Revolution

The evolution of AI has brought us to the precipice of a fourth industrial revolution, and the worrying question being asked is: How will this affect our livelihoods? Will this revolution result in mass job losses?




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From Heart of Darkness to Lord Jim, Here are 5 Books by Joseph Conrad That One Must Read

Joseph Conrad passed away on August 3, 1924 and left behind a rich heritage in terms of works, which have often transcended the pages of books and have found new life in varied media.




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Author JK Rowling Draws Criticism for Transgender Comments

JK Rowling tweeted in support of a researcher who lost her job for stating that people cannot change their biological sex. A spokeswoman for Rowling said that the author would not have any further comment.




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Jeevan Samvad, Hindi Series on Depression and Suicide, Launched in Book Form

News18.com Hindi editor Dayashankar Mishra has written about mental health issues while combining both an Indian traditional viewpoint and the modern aspect.




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Shashi Tharoor's New Book Explains India's Potential To Become A 'Major Global Power'

The authors argue that India has a major role to play in shaping the regimes the world in future, given its size, growing clout, and stake in practically every major multilateral organization.




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Why Jawaharlal Nehru Wanted India to Embrace 'Tolerant and Creative Nationalism'

Nehru said, whatever confusion the present may contain, in the future, India will be a land, as in the past, of many faiths equally honoured and respected, within a tolerant, creative nationalism, not a narrow nationalism living in its own shell.




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Alan Pardew Leaves ADO Den Haag After Just 8 Matches in Charge Following Eredivisie Cancellation

Alan Pardew's contract as ADO Den Haag manager was to expire at the end of the Eredivisie 2019-20 season, which was scrapped due to coronavirus.




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Juventus Star Paulo Dybala Tests Positive for Coronavirus for Fourth Time: Report

Paulo Dybala has reportedly undergone four coronavirus tests in the last six weeks and latest one was positive again.




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Lionel Messi is So Fast; That Free Kick was Unbelievable: Liverpool's Jordan Henderson

Jordan Henderson praised FC Barcelona star Lionel Messi for his pace and said that the sublime free kick the Argentine scored in the Champions League against Liverpool left him speechless.




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Swiss Football League Set to Resume on June 8 Behind Closed Doors

With the Swiss government easing coronavirus lockdown, they plan to allow the football season to restart in June.




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Dutch Coach Gertjan Verbeek Quits A-League's Adelaide United Over Uncertainty Around Covid-19 Impact

Gertjan Verbeek said his future as the head coach at Adelaide United was 'insecure' given the situation around the coronavirus pandemic.




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From Gate-crashers to Joint-winners: Captain Shabbir Ali Reminisces India's Asian Youth Championship 1974 Journey

On the 46th anniversary of India finishing joint winners with Iran in the Asian Youth Championship Bangkok in 1974, captain Shabbir Ali walks down the memory lane.




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Football's Return 'Good For Everyone': Jose Mourinho Though Says Have To Be Patient

Jose Mourinho said he is missing football and if the Premier League returns, players will still be putting on a show for millions watching around the world.




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ISL Side FC Goa Appoints Spaniard Juan Ferrando as New Head Coach

Juan Ferrando was announced as the head coach of the Indian Super League side FC Goa.




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Listen to Your Heads, Peter Drury Urges Ahead of Key 'Project Restart' Meeting

Commentator Peter Drury, in an exclusive interview to CNN-News18, said that football bodies around the world need use their heads when it comes to restart.




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President Ram Nath Kovind, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Condole Chuni Goswami's Death

Chuni Goswami died aged 82 at a private city hospital in Kolkata after suffering a heart attack.




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Majority of Players Are Scared of Returning to Football Amid Covid-19, Says Sergio Aguero

Sergio Aguero said that with footballers having their family to take care of, majority of them are scared around returning to play too soon.




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Premier League Holds Talks With 'Project Restart' Under Pressure

Premier League is facing an estimated loss of around 1 billion pounds if no more football is played due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Developing Football at The Grassroot Level Way Forward: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju stressed on the need for a robust setup of football federations at the state and the district level to realise this dream




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Amiens Consider Legal Options Over 'Unjust' Ligue 1 Relegation

Paris Saint-Germain were announced Ligue 1 champions, with Amiens and Toulouse being relegated.




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Federal Judge Rules Against US Women's Soccer Team in Equal Pay Case

The US women's soccer team have been involved in a court case against United States Soccer Federation over pay discrimination.




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Major League Soccer Allows Individual Workouts to Resume on Wednesday

In accordance with the government Covid-19 shutdown laws, MLS has given a green signal to players to begin working out individually on team outdoor training fields.




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Coronavirus Lockdown Has Been a Mental Battle: Liverpool's Dejan Lovren

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren said that even though he has been keeping physically fit, it has been more difficult for him mentally.




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Sunil Chhetri Helps Fan Get 2-month Netflix Subscription and a Signed Jersey

A fan asked Sunil Chhetri for his Netflix ID and password for the Covid-19 lockdown period. The Indian men's football team captain got him more.




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Paul Pogba Using Coronavirus Lockdown to Prepare for Return After Injury Woes

Paul Pogba has had an injury-filled season, where he made just 8 appearances for Manchester United before coronavirus forced the suspension of Premier League.




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La Liga Aims to Restart in June; Will Begin Testing Players

La Liga president Javier Tebas said the return of football is a sign that society is progressing towards the new normal.




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In 'Weird' Times, Freiburg's Jonathan Schmid Prepares for Football's Restart

Bundesliga side Freiburg's midfielder Jonathan Schmid said he was not 'at all afraid' because if they were allowed to play, 'it's safe'.




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JSW Teams in Close Contact With Delhi Capitals and Bengaluru FC Players: Mustafa Ghouse

JSW CEO Mustafa Ghouse said players of IPL side Delhi Capitals and ISL team Bengaluru FC are being monitored on a regular basis.




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Aaron Ramsey First Back at Juventus Training, Cristiano Ronaldo in Quarantine

Aaron Ramsey was the first Juventus player to return to individual training, while Cristiano Ronaldo flew back to northern Italy by private jet.




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Have Joined Manchester United Because I Want to Win Trophies: Harry Maguire

Harry Maguire said he joined Manchester United to win trophies and is focused on bringing more silverware to Old Trafford.




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Turkey to Host Champions League Final in August, Resume Leagues On June 12

Turkish Football Federation chairman said Europe's elite club final was being planned for the end of August, but that details on the format and timing would be finalised after talks with health officials and UEFA.




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Serbia, Croatia Football Leagues to Resume on May 30 and June 6 Respectively

Serbia and Croatia have banned large gatherings, matches are expected to be held behind closed doors.




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Belgian Football Season Likely Over as Government Suspends Sport Until July 31

Pro League will review the "end of season terms and conditions" during its general assembly scheduled on May 15.




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La Liga to Resume From June 20, Claims Leganes Coach Aguirre

Spain has suspended all sport in March as a precautionary measure against coronavirus pandemic.




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We Have Discussed It: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Paul Pogba-Bruno Fernandes Partnership

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opened up on the possibility of Bruno Fernandes with Paul Pogba joining forces in midfield for Manchester United.




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Injury Prevention After Premier League Returns a Concern: Michael Carrick

Michael Carrick believes the stall in play due to the coronavirus can make footballer more susceptible to injuries.




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Austrian GP: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc Grabs Pole Position, Focussed on 'Finishing the Job'

Austrian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc of Ferrari outpaced Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton to claim the pole position.




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British Grand Prix: Pierre Gasly Fastest in Practice, Romain Grosjean Crashes in Pits

Pierre Gasly posted the fastest time in the first session of practice at British Grand Prix, as Romain Grosjean of Haas, Albon and Williams' British rookie George Russell had spins and off-track excursions on the newly-resurfaced circuit.




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'Critical But Stable' Juan Manuel Correa in Induced Coma After Belgian Grand Prix Crash

Juan Manuel Correa was injured in the Belgian Grand Prix crash, where Anthoine Hubert was killed.




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Formula Two Racer Correa Removed from Coma but Facing Major Surgery

Juan Manuel Correa, who was injured in the horrific crash during the Formula Two's Belgian Grand Prix, has been taken out of a medically-induced coma.




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Japan GP Organisers Say Safety 'Top Priority' as Typhoon Hagibis Looms

Japanese Grand Prix is under threat from Typhoon Hagibis as it is expected to hit on Saturday.




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Japanese Grand Prix Qualifying Moved to Sunday as Typhoon Hagibis Approaches

Sunday's race at the Japanese Grand Prix is also under threat because of the 'violent' nature of Typhoon Hagibis.




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Valtteri Bottas, Lewis Hamilton Set Early Pace in Typhoon-hit Japanese GP Practice

Japanese Grand Prix: Valtteri Bottas was the quickest followed by Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in the two practice sessions.