ar Book Excerpt: Mahabharata Retold in ‘Shakuni: Master of the Game’ By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 1 Jul 2019 03:47:15 +0530 This re-telling of Mahabharata from the perspective of Shakuni delves into how the heir of Gandhara used the Padavas and the Kauravas as pawns in an intricate and clever power play that culminated in an epic battle of 18 days. Full Article
ar 'Flawed, Complex Characters Make Fine Stories': Amish Tripathi on His Book Raavan, Enemy of Aryavarta By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 5 Jul 2019 01:18:52 +0530 Author Amish Tripathi launched Raavan: Enemy of Aryavarta, which is the third installment of his wildly popular Ram Chandra series. Full Article
ar Easterine Kire's 'Walking The Roadless Road' Takes You Into the Heart of Nagaland By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Jul 2019 12:58:08 +0530 Author author Easterine Kire's book gives a vivid account of Japanese invasion in India through the northeast during World War II. Full Article
ar Nelson Mandela Birth Anniversary: Here are 5 Books by Nobel Laureate You Must Read By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:42:05 +0530 As the world remembers the great leader on his 101 birth anniversary, here's taking at look at 5 books by Nelson Mandela. Full Article
ar Ernest Hemingway Birth Anniversary: 10 Famous Quotes By the Author By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Jul 2019 10:13:04 +0530 To celebrate this incredible author’s 120th birth anniversary, we have compiled 10 famous Hemingway quotes that will leave you mesmerised. Full Article
ar Book Excerpt: Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Harivansh Chronicles Former PM Chandra Shekhar's Rise in Politics By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 03:03:47 +0530 The book, titled ‘Chandra Shekhar: The Last Icon of Ideological Politics’, has been launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and chronicles the political journey of former PM Chandra Shekhar. Full Article
ar Jim Corbett Birth Anniversary: 5 Books by British Hunter-author You Must Read By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 04:36:46 +0530 On his 144th birth anniversary, here's taking a look at 5 books written by Jim Corbett that you must read. Full Article
ar Booker Prize 2019 Longlist: Salman Rushdie, Margaret Atwood on the List, Winner to be Announced in October By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 27 Jul 2019 03:27:20 +0530 Before the final announcement of the Booker Prize 2019 winner, here’s a list of all the books that has been nominated this year. Full Article
ar Jashn-e-Premchand: Here's How Mumbai is Celebrating the Birth Anniversary of the Renowned Author By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 01:26:42 +0530 Popularly known as Upanyas Samrat, Premchand is famous for his modern Hindi-Urdu literature. Full Article
ar PD James 99th Birth Anniversary: 5 Books by English Crime Author One Must Read By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 3 Aug 2019 11:50:00 +0530 List of novels by PD James which is a must read for all those who have interest in mystery and crime. Full Article
ar Shirley Jackson Death Anniversary: 5 Works of The Author One Must Read By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 8 Aug 2019 10:49:52 +0530 On Shirley Jackson's 54th death anniversary, here's looking at 5 most acclaimed works of the author. Full Article
ar Book Excerpt: Dalit Scholar Suraj Yengde Tells You Why 'Caste Matters' In His Latest Novel By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 9 Aug 2019 09:45:10 +0530 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. Full Article
ar Nobel Laureate Hermann Hesse Death Anniversary: 5 Books by Author One Must Revisit By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 9 Aug 2019 05:09:53 +0530 German-born poet, novelist and painter Hermann Karl Hesse, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946, passed away on August 9, 1962. Full Article
ar 'Sridevi-Girl Woman Superstar': New Book Chronicles Extraordinary Life of The Actress By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 03:39:09 +0530 This is the first and only detailed chronicle of the screen goddess' long journey in Bollywood. Full Article
ar 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
ar 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
ar Shiv Sena's Anti-Bihari Rhetoric Has an Underlying Irony That Traces its Origin to Bal Thackeray’s Father By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 02:10:04 +0530 While his son Bal Thackeray and grandsons Uddhav and Raj were to take a political position against north Indians, Prabodhankar traced the roots of Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu caste -- the same caste to which the Thackeray family belongs -- to Bihar. Full Article
ar HG Wells 153rd Birth Anniversary: 7 Books by the Author One Must Read By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Sep 2019 10:20:05 +0530 On HG Wells 153 birth anniversary, here's looking at a few works by the acclaimed author. Full Article
ar Can Robots Take Away Our Jobs? Here's How Indian Employment Market Will Change with AI-driven Revolution By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 05:21:38 +0530 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? Full Article
ar 26/11 Terror Attacks: Martyred ATS Chief Hemant Karkare Was Brave in Life, as He Was in Death By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 05:52:56 +0530 One of the biggest issue that Karkare's death brought to light was that of 'faulty' bulletproof jackets, which allegedly could not protect him and resulted in his death on 26/11. Full Article
ar From Heart of Darkness to Lord Jim, Here are 5 Books by Joseph Conrad That One Must Read By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 3 Dec 2019 11:56:51 +0530 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. Full Article
ar Amitabh Bachchan Pens Foreword for Roopkumar Rathod's Photo Book By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 8 Dec 2019 06:32:58 +0530 Roopkumar, who is best known for his songs "Maula mere maula" and "tujh mein rab dikhta hai", launched his book on Saturday in Mumbai. Full Article
ar Haruki Murakami Holds Rare Public Reading to Mark Debut Anniversary By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:51:34 +0530 Now 70 and one of the world’s most popular and acclaimed novelists, Murakami debuted with 'Hear the Wind Sing' in 1979. Full Article
ar 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
ar Vichhoda Book Review: Harinder Sikka’s Exploration of Tender Love Beneath Tough Exteriors By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 4 Jan 2020 07:30:41 +0530 Vichhoda moves through the bylanes of Kashmir and reaches corruption-ridden small towns of Pakistan to seek humanity in the most unexpected places. Full Article
ar Rudyard Kipling Death Anniversary: 5 Works by the Nobel Laureate One Must Read By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 10:14:30 +0530 As we observe Rudyard Kipling's 84th death anniversary, here are five of his most remarkable works one must read. Full Article
ar Shashi Tharoor's New Book Explains India's Potential To Become A 'Major Global Power' By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 4 Feb 2020 03:44:26 +0530 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. Full Article
ar 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
ar Sridevi's Biographer Satyarth Nayak Says He Wanted to Know Many Things About the Bollywood Actress By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 9 Feb 2020 12:07:01 +0530 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. Full Article
ar World Book Day 2020: 5 Texts You Should Read During Quarantine By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 11:18:52 +0530 Lockdown could possibly be the best time to get yourself a book and start reading. What better occasion than World Book Day 2020? Full Article
ar 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
ar 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
ar 'How Would You Avoid Direct Contact?' FIFA Medical Chief Wary of Resuming Season Amid Covid-19 Threat By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:01:50 +0530 FIFA's medical committee chairman Michel D'Hooghe said he would propose to not play competitive football in the coming weeks. Full Article
ar Diego Maradona Asks for 'Hand of God' to End Coronavirus Pandemic By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:48:27 +0530 Diego Maradona referenced his famous 'Hand of God' moment from 1986 World Cup and asked for the divine intervention to beat coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ar 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
ar 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
ar Juventus Star Paulo Dybala Tests Positive for Coronavirus for Fourth Time: Report By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 01:01:48 +0530 Paulo Dybala has reportedly undergone four coronavirus tests in the last six weeks and latest one was positive again. Full Article
ar Belgian Club Standard Liege Seek Financial Help from Marouane Fellaini: Reports By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 05:14:41 +0530 Standard Liege have approached Marouane Fellaini to follow compatriot Axel Witsel to invest money in the Belgian club. Full Article
ar 'How Many Have To Die?': Gary Neville Voices Fears Over Premier League Plans By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:07:18 +0530 Gary Neville fears Premier League players would be at risk if football is rushed back amidst the coronavirus pandemic Full Article
ar 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
ar Season Re-Start Possible Despite Dutch And French Cancelations, Says UEFA By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:33:09 +0530 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. Full Article
ar Lazio Cling to Serie A Dream as 105-year-old Nightmare Looms By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:56:56 +0530 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. Full Article
ar Italian Federation Chief Fears 'Football Death' With Non-completion of Serie A Due to Covid-19 By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:28:43 +0530 Italy's football federation chief Gabriele Gravina warned that a decision to cancel Serie A season would signal "the death of Italian football". Full Article
ar Dutch Coach Gertjan Verbeek Quits A-League's Adelaide United Over Uncertainty Around Covid-19 Impact By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:12:13 +0530 Gertjan Verbeek said his future as the head coach at Adelaide United was 'insecure' given the situation around the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ar 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
ar Liverpool Would Want to Avoid Getting Awarded the Premier League: Peter Drury By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 02:52:00 +0530 Renowned commentator Peter Drury said if Liverpool get the Premier League title without playing more in the current scenario, their rivals will forever laugh at them. Full Article
ar Cesc Fabregas' 95-year-old Great-grandmother Overcomes Coronavirus By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:11:13 +0530 Cesc Fabregas said her great-grandmother is a super heroine but it would have been possible without doctors and nurses. Full Article
ar 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
ar 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
ar Indian Football Legend Chuni Goswami Dies Aged 82 Due to Cardiac Arrest By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:57:34 +0530 Former India football captain Chuni Goswami, passed away in Kolkata due to cardiac arrest. Full Article