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SHUTTLERS Lokeshviswanathan and Naveen P's journey is a tale of perseverance, hard work and resourcefulness. In the just-concluded national championships in Bengaluru, the doubles specialists from Tamil Nadu were one of the standout performers as they reached the title match before going down with a fight. What makes their effort noteworthy is the fact that their day job is coaching the sport, something they took up out of passion and to meet their day-to-day expenses.
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TOKYO'S TASTE TAKEOVER
As the Japanese culinary wave sweeps Delhi-NCR with new restaurant openings, food pop-ups and cultural festivals, TMS decodes its popularity steeped in Japanese anime, manga, tempting textures, and its palate-cleansing flavours that appeal to all
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Tabu Joins Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla
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Why Aruna Shanbaug's story still matters
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Veteran Shami's return biggest talking point
THE return of Mohammed Shami was the biggest highlight of India's T20I squad against England.
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Sabalenka, Zverev ace tests on opening day
ARYNA Sabalenka powered past Sloane Stephens to begin her quest for a third consecutive Australian Open crown on Sunday with Alexander Zverev and Zheng Qinwen also winning as storms caused havoc on day one of the Grand Slam.
Ongoing HIL to act as selection trials
THE ongoing Hockey India League (HIL) will also act as selection trials for both the men's and women's teams ahead of the next edition of the Pro League, scheduled to begin in Odisha in February.
Karun cracks fifth ton as Vidarbha enter semifinals
VIDARBHA outclassed Rajasthan by nine wickets, while Haryana edged out Gujarat by two wickets to move into the semifinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy here on Sunday.
Nat'l boxing meet: Sachin & 8 other SSCB boxers in semis
FORMER world youth champion Sachin Siwach and Lakshya Chahar led a dominant charge by the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) on Day 5 of the men's national boxing championship, with the unit securing nine berths in the penultimate round.
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1st ODI century for Rodrigues as India seal series
THE moment Smriti Mandhana, India's stand-in captain in the absence of Harmanpreet Kaur, won the toss and opted to bat first at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot against Ireland, one thing was certain.
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CHANGE OF GUARD IN BCCI
ALTHOUGH it was only a formality going into the Special General Meeting, the confirmation of Devajit Saikia as BCCI secretary and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia as treasurer marks a significant moment in the board's administration.