io

When Amitav Ghosh Found Climate Change to be Stranger Than Fiction

Ghosh's novel leaps from the United States, to the Sundarbans mangrove forest between India and Bangladesh, to Italy, places where rising temperatures and water levels have uprooted human and animal lives and upended political systems.




io

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?




io

'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.




io

'The Yogini' Breaks Away from the Conventional Novel and Captures Spiritual Crisis Like Never Before

‘I am your fate,’ he continued – and disappeared at once.




io

Vichhoda Book Review: Harinder Sikka’s Exploration of Tender Love Beneath Tough Exteriors

Vichhoda moves through the bylanes of Kashmir and reaches corruption-ridden small towns of Pakistan to seek humanity in the most unexpected places.




io

TS Eliot Letters Show Love for Muse But Poet Downplays it

Emily Hale eventually developed feelings for TS Eliot, but the poet writes that, as time went on, he realised "more and more how little Emily Hale and I had in common".




io

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.




io

Horror Writer Stephen King Quits Facebook Over Misinformation

Stephen King has quit Facebook, saying there is too much fake news and misinformation on the platform.




io

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.




io

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.




io

Reviving the Indian Economy: Montek Singh Ahluwalia's Method of Combating 'Very Serious Slowdown'

During the launch of the book, Ahluwalia said that there is no doubt that we have entered a period of a very serious slowdown.




io

It's Going to be Impossible to Surpass Lionel Messi's Legacy: Samuel Eto'o

Samuel Eto'o said Lionel Messi showed greatness even as an FC Barcelona B player.




io

Swiss Court Trial Date Set for PSG President and Ex-FIFA Secretary General in Corruption Case

The case against Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Jerome Valcke relates to alleged criminal mismanagement, incitement to criminal mismanagement, falsifying documents and corruption.




io

Divided Beliefs Over Ligue 1 Fate After French PM's Announcement, League Delays Decision

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.




io

Fresh Questions Over Football Restart as New Research Says Players at Risk of Covid-19 Spread to Lungs

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.




io

Italian Footballers' Union Furious at Government's Ban on Team Training

Italian footballers' union was unhappy with PM's announcement that individual athletes could begin training from May 4 but no team sports' practice could take place.




io

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.




io

PSG Could Play Champions League Matches Abroad if France's Covid-19 Rules Don't Relax, Says Club President

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said they respect the French government's decision but are ready to play Champions League games anywhere else.




io

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.




io

Police File Reveals Suspicions of Sepp Blatter in FIFA World Cup TV Deal

Investigation shows Sepp Blatter overlooked losses suffered by FIFA due to a World Cup broadcasting contract that helped long-time vice president Jack Warner.




io

ISL Side Odisha FC Announces Contract Extension For Shubham Sarangi Till 2023

Shubham Sarangi extension of his contract with Odisha FC and will stay on at the Indian Super League side till 2023.




io

Manchester United Given Permission to Trial Safe Standing at Old Trafford

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.




io

Franz Beckenbauer Corruption Trial Ends Without Verdict

Franz Beckenbauer's trial on corruption charges linked to the 2006 World Cup has ended without a verdict.




io

Season Re-Start Possible Despite Dutch And French Cancelations, Says UEFA

The Eredivisie and Ligue 1 seasons were canceled by the Dutch and the French goverment but UEFA is still confident the other leagues in Europe will be comepleted.




io

Lazio Cling to Serie A Dream as 105-year-old Nightmare Looms

The last time Lazio were close to winning the Serie A title was the only time footballl was suspended in Italy during World War I in 1915.




io

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".




io

Divided Over Resumption, League-by-league Guide to European Football's Coronavirus Shutdown

European football has been hit hard by coronavirus shutdown and different leagues have separate ideas about resumption amid coronavirus fears.




io

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.




io

Want to Manage Tottenham Hotspur Again and Lead Them to a Title: Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino said before he dies, he wants to try to manage Tottenham Hotspur to one title.




io

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.




io

Israel's Bank Hapoalim Pays $900 Million Over Tax Evasion, FIFA Cases

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.




io

Lyon 'Reserve Right' to Appeal no European Qualification After Ligue 1 Ended Without Further Play

Lyon are contemplating appealing against the decision to end Ligue 1 without further play as they stand outside the continental berths in the table.




io

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.




io

Lionel Messi is GOAT! La Liga Shares Incredible Photo, Asks 'Did It Work?'

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.




io

Relive Lionel Messi's First-ever Goal For Barcelona 15 Years Ago | Watch

Lionel Messi scored his first goal for Barcelona on this day 15 years ago.




io

Serie A Set to Return to Training with Nod from Local Authorities Despite Government's Decision

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.




io

Amiens Consider Legal Options Over 'Unjust' Ligue 1 Relegation

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




io

Campania Regional Government Allows Napoli to Resume Training

The Campania region is the second in Italy to allow its local Serie A club to recommence preparations, under strict health guidelines,




io

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.




io

Kevin de Bruyne Believes Premier League Will Play to Conclusion Despite Covid-19 Fears

Kevin de Bruyne said if Premier League season will not finish, the financial implications will be far too serious.




io

Brighton & Hove Albion, West Ham United Oppose Neutral Venues for Premier League Restart

Brighton & Hove Albion's chief executive admitted that to restart Premier League compromises were needed but said the league's integrity would be damaged without home matches.




io

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.




io

FA Faces 'Worst-Case Scenario' of 300 Million Pounds Deficit Over Four Years

Professional football has been suspended since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic which has killed nearly 28,500 people in Britain.




io

Ten Coronavirus Cases in Germany's Top Two Divisions: DFL

The German Football League reported that 10 out of 1,724 tests returned a positive result.




io

French League to Take Out 225 Million Euro Loan to Help Struggling Clubs

The Professional Football League that 40 clubs in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 agreed to ask for the loan at a general assembly.




io

US Women's Soccer Team Players Weigh Options After Court Setback in Equal Pay Case

Federal judge ruled against the US women's soccer team in the equal pay case against US Soccer Association.




io

Playing Under Pep Guardiola Felt Like Playing Chess: Thierry Henry

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




io

For Rennes Coach, Champions League Dream is Not Quite How He Imagined it

Rennes have made it to the Champions League qualifying after finishing third in Ligue 1.




io

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.




io

PSG Donates 100,000 Euros To Action Against Hunger Charity Amid Coronavirus

The money provides charity workers helping those at risk with protective equipment such as surgical masks, goggles, gloves, gowns, gels and thermometers.