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'Replicated His Tattoo...': How Anita Nair's Iconic 'Inspector Gowda' Became Face of Indian Crime Fiction

In the last decade, detective Borei Gowda has appeared in two of Nair's books -- Cut Like Wound (2012) and Chain of Custody (2016) and have already won a strong fan base among crime fiction lovers in the country.




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Renowned Hindi Author Ganga Prasad Vimal Dies in Road Accident in Sri Lanka

Ganga Prasad Vimal wrote more than one dozen poetry collections, short story collections and novels. His last novel, Manushkhor, was published in 2013. He received several Hindi literary awards.




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Happy Birthday Nicholas Sparks: 5 Films Based on His Novels

On the novelist’s 54th birthday, here is a look at some of his works that have made it to Hollywood films.




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Ashok Banker Retells Lord Ram's Tale Through Graphic Novel

The graphic novel is published by Campfire and has illustrations by award-winning artist Sachin Nagar. Author and screenwriter Banker's writing spans across genres of crime thrillers, essays, literary criticism and fiction




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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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Sridevi's Biographer Satyarth Nayak Says He Wanted to Know Many Things About the Bollywood Actress

Legendary actress late Sridevi's biographer Satyarth Nayak talked about many questioned that he had in mind to ask the actress but could not due to her untimely death in February 2018.




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Tahira Kashyap to Launch New Book 'The 12 Commandments of Being a Woman'

On International Women's Day, author-filmmaker Tahira Kashyap Khurrana announced on Instagram that she will be writing her new book The 12 Commandments of Being A Woman.




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Delhi Publisher is Home Delivering Books to Help Small Shops Survive the Pandemic

With social distancing becoming the new norm, small bookstores in Delhi may be in for a lurch, even if rules were relaxed.




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'How Would You Avoid Direct Contact?' FIFA Medical Chief Wary of Resuming Season Amid Covid-19 Threat

FIFA's medical committee chairman Michel D'Hooghe said he would propose to not play competitive football in the coming weeks.




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Thierry Henry Playing Waiting Game With MLS in Limbo Due to Coronavirus

Thierry Henry, who took over as Montreal Impact's manager ahead of 2020 season, managed just two games before coronavirus forced MLS to shut down.




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Italian Federation Chief Fears 'Football Death' With Non-completion of Serie A Due to Covid-19

Italy's football federation chief Gabriele Gravina warned that a decision to cancel Serie A season would signal "the death of Italian football".




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Rangers Accused by Scottish League Chief of Bringing Game into Disrepute

Rangers alleged that clubs has been bullied by Scottish Professional Football League executives.




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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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Coronavirus Pandemic Condemns Chinese Super League to Endless Pre-season

Chinese Super League was supposed to start on February 22 but has instead had a five-month long pre-season due to coronavirus.




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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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Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar Among Players Lionel Messi's Son Thiago Talks About

Lionel Messi revealed that his son Thiago talks about six players, including Cristiano Ronaldo.




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India's Greatest! Football Will Always Remember Him: AIFF Leads Tributes for Chuni Goswami

Indian football mourned one of it's greatest heroes Subimal 'Chuni' Goswami, who passed away in Kolkata after suffering a cardiac arrest.




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La Liga Preparing to Test Players For Coronavirus After Which Teams Can Start Training: Source

La Liga is planning to carry out the tests next week, after which they would then be able to resume individual training within 48 hours




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Serie A Will Comply Should Government End Season, Says Italy Football Chief

Serie A will hold an emergency general assembly on Friday and the possibility of the season being ended is likely to be on the agenda




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Portuguese Football Season to Restart in May Behind Closed Doors: Prime Minister

Primeira Liga and the final of the Portuguese Cup are the "only exception" to a ruling that has kept all other professional sport suspended, Portugal's Prime Minister said.




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Think Talent is an Innate Quality: AC Milan Boss Compares Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Roger Federer

AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli said talent is not the only thing but the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Roger Federer also work hard.




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Mohun Bagan, East Bengal's Foreign Recruits to Return Home Via Bus Ride to Delhi

All the foreigners of the two renowned clubs were left stranded after the government enforced a nationwide lockdown to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.




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Bundesliga's Restart Plans Take a Hit After Three at FC Cologne Test Positive for Covid-19

FC Cologne's three people were found with asymptomatic coronavirus amid Bundesliga's push for return to action in May.




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Thierry Henry Notes Positive Changes in MLS Since His Time as a Player in the League

Thierry Henry was pleased with the fact that Major League Soccer was not still targetting players from Europe at the end of their careers.




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Former India Cricketer Dilip Doshi Says Chuni Goswami Brought 'Sense of Fitness' from Football to Cricket

Dilip Doshi also shared that Chuni Goswami was an 'inspiring captain' and had a great sense of humour.




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Fan Asks Sunil Chhetri for Netflix ID & Password, Sania Mirza and Saina Nehwal Can't Stop Laughing

Sunil Chhetri took to social media to reveal that a fan had messaged him to ask not for his signed jersey or photo but his Netflix ID and password.




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Belgian Pro League Delays Vote on Ending Season for the Third Time

Belgian Pro League said that clubs, who are mostly in favour of ending the season, are awaiting advice from Belgium's National Security Council.




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Rio Ferdinand Used to Shout at Cristiano Ronaldo to Make Him Defend: Rafael da Silva

Rafael da Silva spoke about Rio Ferdinand's leadership qualities and revealed how he used to shout at Cristiano Ronaldo.




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East Bengal, Mohun Bagan Foreigners Reach Delhi to Leave for Amsterdam

The stranded foreigners of East Bengal and Mohun Bagan will leave for home on Tuesday from Delhi.




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Hungarian Football Season to Restart Behind Closed Doors on May 23, Greece Eyeing Return

Players in Hungarian top division football and everyone they come in contact with will be tested twice a week. In Greece, players are now returning to training.




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New German Football Coronavirus Cases Highlight Risks of Resuming

Ten positive Covid-19 cases were reported from 1,724 tests conducted across the 36 clubs in Germany's top two divisions.




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Playing Under Pep Guardiola Felt Like Playing Chess: Thierry Henry

Thierry Henry said Pep Guardiola 'is an amazing coach' but 'very demanding and intense'.




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PFA Chief Suggests Shorter Matches to Lighten Load on Players

With 92 matches in the Premier League season still to be played, players could have little preparatory time to work on their fitness in group training before being rushed back into playing twice a week.




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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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Manchester City Face Damages Claim in High Court Over Barry Bennell Sexual Abuse Case

Barry Bennell is said to have sexually abused kids when he was working Manchester City as a scout and coach of their 'feeder teams'.




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No Talking or Goal Celebrations as South Korea Reboots Coronavirus-hit Football

Goal celebrations, handshakes and even talking are out under stringent new safety guidelines designed to prevent any contagion during games, which will be played behind closed doors.




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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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Premier League Clubs Must Back Neutral Venues, Says LMA Chief

Premier League and football in England has been suspended since mid-March due to the Covid-19 pandemic.




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CONCACAF Chief Eyes World Cup Qualifying Overhaul Due to Coronavirus Disruption

CONCACAF chief Victor Montagliani said the current World Cup qualifying format will not work after lost time due to coronavirus.




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Zlatan Ibrahimovic Keeps Busy in Sweden, Fuelling Talk He Will Stay

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been busy training in Sweden with players at Hammarby, a first-division club which he part owns.




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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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Player Performance May Suffer Behind Closed Doors, Says Dimitar Berbatov

A number of football leagues around the globe will resume after the Covid-19 stoppage in the coming weeks but the matches will be played without fans.




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South Korea's K-League Kicks Off With Fans Watching from Afar

K-League teams Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Suwon Samsung Bluewings played without fans in the stadiums.




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We're Going to Get Through it: Diego Maradona Autographs Shirt to Help Buenos Aires Poor

Diego Maradona sold a signed Argentina shirt and the sale raised money for an underprivileged area on the outskirts of Buenos Aires affected by quarantine rules.




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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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Lewis Hamilton Hit by Three-place Grid Penalty in Austrian Grand Prix

Austrian GP: Lewis Hamilton was sanctioned for impeding Kimi Raikkonen during qualifying.




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Max Verstappen Reconciles With Charles Leclerc, Says His Austrian GP Win is Right for Formula One

Max Verstappen registered a dramatic Austrian GP win over Charles Leclerc by overtaking the Ferrari driver just three laps before the finish.




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German GP: Sebastian Vettel Facing his Demons on Return to Hockenheim

Sebastian Vettel is apprehensive abut his return to Hockenheim, where his Formula One campaign came undone last year.




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Leclerc on Top With Vettel as Ferrari Shine in German Grand Prix Practice

Charles Leclerc topped in the second practice while Sebastian Vettel was victorious in the first practice as Ferrari started the German Grand Prix well.