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Jose Buttler drives Rajasthan Royals to triumph over Kolkata Knight Riders in table-toppers showdown

In a display of sheer batting brilliance, Jose Buttler lit up the stage with a merry swing of his bat, crafting a remarkable 107 to single-handedly lead Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a sensational two-wicket triumph over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), scripting the IPL's most monumental run chase on Tuesday.

Indian-American actor Avantika Vandanapu dedicates South Asian Person of The Year award to Gaza

Indian-American actor and 'Mean Girls' star Avantika Vandanapu was named the South Asian Person of the Year by Harvard University on 10 April.

Sunrisers shine bright as Royal Challengers fall short by 25 runs in thrilling showdown

Sunrisers Hyderabad broke their own record for the highest IPL total with a sensational 287 for three against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Watch: “Feel Like a Panther”: Arivu and Ambassa’s poignant tribute to Ambedkar

In their latest release "Feel Like a Panther," rapper, lyricist, and playback singer Arivu and Ambassa's collaboration pays homage to B. R. Ambedkar on his 134th anniversary with stirring vocals and poignant lyrics.

South Indian films ahead of Bollywood as they aren’t bogged down by ‘astronomical’ star fees: Dibakar Banerjee

Acclaimed filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee says that Bollywood is so disconnected from its roots

Anna Kiesenhofer: From PhD in mathematics to being Olympics cycling champion

Winning gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Anna Kiesenhofer of Austria stunned herself and the whole world.

Simon Biles is not a quitter

“You have no idea what we are going through- I got a lot of great comments, like a lot of outpouring support and love, but I also got a lot of bad stuff,” says Simon Biles, on winning bronze in Tokyo Olympics, 2020. Biles has marked her Olympics return with bronze, after a mental health battle. She has won the bronze in the beam in the final to add to the silver she won in the team event.
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Tokyo Olympics: Italy’s Jacobs wins men’s 100 metres

Lamont Marcell Jacobs of Italy won the men’s 100 metres gold at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, breaking retired Jamaican star and fastest man on earth, Usain Bolt’s 13-year...

PV Sindhu: India’s most accomplished athlete

Ace shuttler PV Sindhu became India's first woman double Olympic medallist, winning a hard-fought bronze against Chinese He Bingjiao, 21-13, 21-18.
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Olympic athletes describe power of sport to change world

Leading athletes, influencers and innovators have been sharing their thoughts on the role that sport can play in building a better world for all, in UN-led online discussions held to coincide with the Tokyo Olympics.

Writing With Fire: Story of grassroots journalism in India at its finest

The award winning documentary 'Writing with fire' filmed over five years by the wife and husband team Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghoshintu will have its UK premier on friday
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Black players and white managers: Euro-Copa in dugouts

The diversity and racism in professional football have been much discussed. Apart from that, this piece looks at how diverse is the group of men standing in the dugouts, managers. 

Money Heist season 5 trailer set to release on August 2

Spanish crime drama TV series Money Heist have released a 30 second teaser clip of the upcoming season of the show
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29 refugee athletes at Tokyo highlighting voice of displaced millions

The Refugee Olympic Team has returned with valour and zeal to compete in the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics this year. This marks their second time in the Olympics, after their debut being in the Summer Rio De Janeiro Olympics Games back in 2016. The Refugee team has almost tripled in size, jumping from having just 10 members in 2016 to 29 members participating in the ongoing Games in Japan.

Mirabai Chanu: India’s newest Olympic superstar

Star weightlifter from Manipur, Mirabai Chanu created history on Saturday as she overcame her Rio heartbreak to become the first Indian weightlifter to win the silver medal at the Olympic Games.
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Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu wins India’s 1st Olympics medal

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu gave India its first medal at Tokyo 2020 as she won the silver medal in the women's 49kg category as China's Zhihu Hou took gold.

Chess calms nerves, improves mental health throughout pandemic

Marking World Chess Day on Tuesday, the UN is celebrating the fact that while COVID-19 has forced most sports to scale down, this ancient game of intellect, not brute strength, has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability throughout months of lockdown worldwide.
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