is Book Excerpt: Why Women Poet Saints of the Bhakti Movement Were True Champions of Feminism By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 04:33:10 +0530 Women Poet Saints of the Bhakti Movement broke free of the draconian Hindu code of life prescribed by Manu to find their religious and spiritual freedom. Full Article
is Veer Savarkar Believed Some Muslims, And Christians Possess 'All Essential Qualifications of Hindutva', Claims Biography By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 04:42:55 +0530 Savarkar defined his idea of a Hindu resurgence in political terms, not religious. Full Article
is Book Excerpt: When Rajnath Singh Refused To Give a Ticket to His Son for 2007 UP Polls By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 01:51:17 +0530 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. Full Article
is Scientist’s Death, Threat to PM: Meenakshi Lekhi’s Fiction Book is Thriller That Lays Bare Political Divides By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Aug 2019 09:02:23 +0530 The novel begins with the death of a scientist, who warns a woman politician in new Delhi about the impending danger to the life of Raghav Mohan, who is the beloved Prime Minister of the country. Full Article
is Gau Mata ko Bhata: This Satirical Novel Tells Story of a British Chewing Gum Company That Uses Cows To Woo Indians By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Sep 2019 05:46:30 +0530 Cow and Company uses satire to take stock of India and its complex relationship with religions. Full Article
is Book Alert! Here's What You Can Expect From Christopher C. Doyle's 'The Pataala Prophecy' Sequel By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 06:33:56 +0530 The newest book of The Pataala Prophecy series claims to have a good mix of adventure, mythology and mystery as series' teenager protagonists, Maya and Arjun, return to have a face-off with a new ruthless enemy. Full Article
is Amitabha Bagchi’s Novel 'Half The Night Is Gone' Wins DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2019 By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 02:50:38 +0530 Amitabha Bagchi won the award from a shortlist of six South-Asian novels. Full Article
is Author JK Rowling Draws Criticism for Transgender Comments By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 07:56:32 +0530 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. Full Article
is 'Replicated His Tattoo...': How Anita Nair's Iconic 'Inspector Gowda' Became Face of Indian Crime Fiction By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:52:04 +0530 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. Full Article
is Happy Birthday Nicholas Sparks: 5 Films Based on His Novels By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 01:04:59 +0530 On the novelist’s 54th birthday, here is a look at some of his works that have made it to Hollywood films. Full Article
is 'The Yogini' Breaks Away from the Conventional Novel and Captures Spiritual Crisis Like Never Before By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Jan 2020 05:31:35 +0530 ‘I am your fate,’ he continued – and disappeared at once. Full Article
is Horror Writer Stephen King Quits Facebook Over Misinformation By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 3 Feb 2020 12:17:44 +0530 Stephen King has quit Facebook, saying there is too much fake news and misinformation on the platform. Full Article
is Why Jawaharlal Nehru Wanted India to Embrace 'Tolerant and Creative Nationalism' By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 8 Feb 2020 11:17:17 +0530 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. Full Article
is Abhay Deol Proud of 'Baby Sis' Esha Deol Turning Author By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:50:52 +0530 Esha Deol's book Amma Mia! talks about the difficulties of motherhood and how a woman can overcome them. Full Article
is From Konyaks of Nagaland to Kurumbas of Nilgiris: A Look Into The Private lives of Isolated Indian Tribes By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 07:01:11 +0530 What makes things worse is that the government data and statistics fail to capture the essence of their everyday lives, and stories and narratives from the tribals themselves are conspicuously absent from mainstream literature. Full Article
is Delhi Publisher is Home Delivering Books to Help Small Shops Survive the Pandemic By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 06:53:41 +0530 With social distancing becoming the new norm, small bookstores in Delhi may be in for a lurch, even if rules were relaxed. Full Article
is Ex-Refugee Bayern Munich Star Alphonso Davies Raises Funds for Those Forced to Flee By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:04:39 +0530 Alphonso Davies, who started his life in a refugee camp in Ghana, said it would be disastrous if coronavirus reaches any of the world's many refugee camps. Full Article
is Swiss Court Trial Date Set for PSG President and Ex-FIFA Secretary General in Corruption Case By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:24:27 +0530 The case against Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Jerome Valcke relates to alleged criminal mismanagement, incitement to criminal mismanagement, falsifying documents and corruption. Full Article
is Divided Beliefs Over Ligue 1 Fate After French PM's Announcement, League Delays Decision By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:36:22 +0530 French Football Federation president felt the Ligue 1 season was over while Lyon president was not sure of the same. The league is yet to take a decision. Full Article
is Fresh Questions Over Football Restart as New Research Says Players at Risk of Covid-19 Spread to Lungs By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:37:21 +0530 The research suggests due to strenuous exercise, elite athletes are more likely to inhale Covid-19 particles and direct them to the lower areas of the lung. Full Article
is Alan Pardew Leaves ADO Den Haag After Just 8 Matches in Charge Following Eredivisie Cancellation By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:23:12 +0530 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. Full Article
is Lionel Messi is So Fast; That Free Kick was Unbelievable: Liverpool's Jordan Henderson By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:25:09 +0530 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. Full Article
is Italian Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora Plays Down Chance of Serie A Resuming By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:01:32 +0530 Italy suspended Serie A on March 9 as part of a nationwide lockdown to curb the coronavirus epidemic. Full Article
is ISL Side Odisha FC Announces Contract Extension For Shubham Sarangi Till 2023 By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:49:32 +0530 Shubham Sarangi extension of his contract with Odisha FC and will stay on at the Indian Super League side till 2023. Full Article
is Manchester United Given Permission to Trial Safe Standing at Old Trafford By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:38:39 +0530 Manchester United insist work can be carried out on the project whilst respecting social distancing guidelines to ensure it is ready for when fans can return. Full Article
is Rangers Accused by Scottish League Chief of Bringing Game into Disrepute By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:53:03 +0530 Rangers alleged that clubs has been bullied by Scottish Professional Football League executives. Full Article
is Swiss Football League Set to Resume on June 8 Behind Closed Doors By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:57:40 +0530 With the Swiss government easing coronavirus lockdown, they plan to allow the football season to restart in June. Full Article
is FIFPro Warns of Coronavirus' 'Almost Existential Threat' to Women's Football By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:37:23 +0530 FIFPro lauds the growth of women's football but called for protection during coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
is From Gate-crashers to Joint-winners: Captain Shabbir Ali Reminisces India's Asian Youth Championship 1974 Journey By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 02:20:15 +0530 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. Full Article
is Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar Among Players Lionel Messi's Son Thiago Talks About By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:50:44 +0530 Lionel Messi revealed that his son Thiago talks about six players, including Cristiano Ronaldo. Full Article
is Real Kashmir FC's Scottish Coach David Robertson and Family Could be Heading for Home Soon By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:56:13 +0530 Real Kashmir FC head coach David Robertson have been told to be on standby by the British High Commission for he and his family to go bck to Scotland. Full Article
is French Football Season Declared Over, Paris Saint-Germain Awarded Title: League By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:58:48 +0530 PSG were leading Ligue 1 table by 12 points from Marseille when the season was suspended. Full Article
is ISL Side FC Goa Appoints Spaniard Juan Ferrando as New Head Coach By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:18:22 +0530 Juan Ferrando was announced as the head coach of the Indian Super League side FC Goa. Full Article
is Listen to Your Heads, Peter Drury Urges Ahead of Key 'Project Restart' Meeting By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:13:51 +0530 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. Full Article
is President Ram Nath Kovind, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Condole Chuni Goswami's Death By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:10:23 +0530 Chuni Goswami died aged 82 at a private city hospital in Kolkata after suffering a heart attack. Full Article
is Israel's Bank Hapoalim Pays $900 Million Over Tax Evasion, FIFA Cases By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 08:09:33 +0530 US Department of Justice said Bank Hapoalim and its Swiss subsidiary had helped launder more than $20 million in bribes and kickbacks for corrupt officials involved in the FIFA scandal. Full Article
is Portuguese Football Season to Restart in May Behind Closed Doors: Prime Minister By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 10:35:16 +0530 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. Full Article
is Lionel Messi is GOAT! La Liga Shares Incredible Photo, Asks 'Did It Work?' By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 05:47:55 +0530 Lionel Messi is regarded as the greatest player ever to grace the game and La Liga took to Twitter to share a photo for proof. Full Article
is Think Talent is an Innate Quality: AC Milan Boss Compares Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Roger Federer By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 04:24:49 +0530 AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli said talent is not the only thing but the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Roger Federer also work hard. Full Article
is Developing Football at The Grassroot Level Way Forward: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 07:41:48 +0530 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 Full Article
is He Wants to Be The Greatest of All-Time: Gary Neville On Cristiano Ronaldo By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 07:47:37 +0530 Gary Neville said Cristiano Ronaldo always wanted to be the best player in the history of the game. Full Article
is Serie A Set to Return to Training with Nod from Local Authorities Despite Government's Decision By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 08:07:41 +0530 Italian football would suffer losses of up to 800 million euros in TV rights, sponsors, ticketing and marketing in the event of the season being cancelled. Full Article
is English Football League Ends Academy Season in England Due to Covid-19 Pandemic By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 11:39:04 +0530 EFL said the decision was made independent of discussions regarding the potential restart of the season for the senior teams. Full Article
is Happy Birthday David Beckham: 5 Best Goals of the Decorated English Footballer By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 11:46:18 +0530 A look at some of the most memorable goals David Beckham has scored over the span of his brilliant career. Full Article
is Thierry Henry Notes Positive Changes in MLS Since His Time as a Player in the League By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 12:54:48 +0530 Thierry Henry was pleased with the fact that Major League Soccer was not still targetting players from Europe at the end of their careers. Full Article
is Possibility to be Discussed: FIFA Vice-president Ponders Calendar Year Season in Europe By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 08:10:04 +0530 FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani said moving the entire European football season to a calendar year as a reaction to the coronavirus. Full Article
is Netherlands Coach Ronald Koeman Hospitalised with Heart Problem By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 10:27:54 +0530 The 57-year-old Ronald Koeman underwent a 'cardiac catheterisation' procedure at a hospital in Amsterdam. Full Article
is Scottish FA Vice-president Fears 'Total Disaster' of Cancelling Next Season Due to Covid-19 By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 12:03:53 +0530 Scottish FA vice-president Mike Mulraney warned it would be 'foolhardy' not to face up to the possibility of Scottish clubs going out of business during Covid-19 pandemic. Full Article
is FC Cologne Calls Worried Player to Account for Criticising Club Over Covid-19 Cases Handling By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 03:25:28 +0530 FC Cologne midfielder Birger Verstraete said he should not have given the interview out of emotion while the club said the player gave false impression of the safety measures in place. Full Article
is Rio Ferdinand Used to Shout at Cristiano Ronaldo to Make Him Defend: Rafael da Silva By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 03:57:58 +0530 Rafael da Silva spoke about Rio Ferdinand's leadership qualities and revealed how he used to shout at Cristiano Ronaldo. Full Article