Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas' ski trip; Bollywood celebs' favourite moments of 2018: Social Media Stalkers' Guide

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas took a ski trip to Switzerland; Bollywood celebrities like Sonam Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan shared their favourite moments of 2018.

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2018 in the rearview mirror: From rich Asian Games medal haul to cricket team's success in Australia, a defining year for India

2018 was a year where India took bold strides across the sporting landscape.

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World Blitz Championship: Magnus Carlsen, Kateryna Lagno clinch blitz titles; Nihal Sarin impresses with 11th place finish

After the dust of the battles had settled Magnus Carlsen and Kateryna Lagno had emerged as the world champions, remaining unbeaten through the course of the tournament.

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Maharashtra Open 2019: Kevin Anderson criticises ITF for not collaborating with players enough before Davis Cup overhaul

World No 6 Kevin Anderson bemoaned ITF's failure to collaborate with players before they overhauled the format of the 118-year-old Davis Cup.

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Brisbane International: Milos Raonic, Grigor Dimitrov storm into 2nd round; Karolina Pliskova fight back to win opening tie

Former champions Milos Raonic and Grigor Dimitrov stormed into the second round of the season-opening Brisbane International tennis tournament with comprehensive wins on Monday.

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Davis Cup: Asian Games gold medallist Divij Sharan included in India squad for Italy tie; N Sriram Balaji dropped

Divij Sharan is set to play only his second-ever Davis Cup tie and first since 2012 after being included in the Indian team for the World Group Qualifier rubber against Italy, scheduled for 1-2 February in Kolkata.

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Sowcar Janaki, Rani Mukerji's ill-informed comments on #MeToo cause the movement untold harm

Barbs about #MeToo coming from seniors in the film industry - besides being politically incorrect and insensitive - are even more hurtful to the brave women who have come out publicly against powerful predators since the movement came to India

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Simmba box office collection: Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali-starrer earns Rs 75 cr over opening weekend

Simmba, starring Ranveer Singh, earned Rs 31.06 crore on the third day of its release.

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Best English Songs 2018: From Ariana Grande's 'thank u, next' to Beyonce, Jay Z's power collaboration 'Apeshit'

Music in 2018 was dominated by impressive collaborations like Travis Scott-Drake and Jay Z-Beyonce as well as individual artists artists like Ariana Grande.

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Black Mirror: Bandersnatch review - Netflix's interactive episode will make you question the concept of choice

With Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, as much as you are watching the show, you are also playing it. And then, you realise, the show is also playing you at the same time.

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Firstpost Spodcast Episode 111: India's victory over Australia, Manchester City's 3-1 win over Southampton and more

In today's podcast, we discuss India's victory over Australia at Melbourne, Manchester City and Chelsea's victories in the Sunday fixtures in Premier League and more.

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LISTEN: Full script of Episode 113 of Spodcast where we discuss India's victory over Australia, Manchester City's 3-1 win over Southampton and more

Here's the full script of today's Spodcast where we discuss India retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after winning the Melbourne Test against Australia, Manchester City's 3-1 win over Southampton and more.

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Allu Arjun teams up with Trivikram Srinivas for third time; film likely to release on Dussehra 2019

Allu Arjun has previously worked with Trivikram Srinivas on two superhit films Julai and S/o Satyamurthy.

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Captain Marvel: Brie Larson teases name of Jude Law's character after makers' goof-up

Disney and Marvel Studios had accidentally disclosed Jude Law's character's name from Captain Marvel on their official website.

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In memoriam: Mrinal Sen showed us that to understand the present or future, it is essential to know the past

Mrinal Sen liked stories, big and small and through them, made statements. But, he was not always compelled to make one.

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Bigg Boss 12: Dipika Kakar, Sreesanth, Karanvir Bohra talk about navigating the controversial reality show

While Dipika Kakar talks about winning Bigg Boss 12, Sreesanth reveals how it felt to come this close to winning the reality show.

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2018 in the rearview mirror: Reliving 365 days in 200 clips, GIFs, pictures and memes

Sometimes, moments stick out like sore thumbs. In 2018, a year which had a FIFA World Cup, a Hockey World Cup, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and the Winter Olympics, these moments came thick and fast. 2018 was just that sort of year.

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Hopman Cup: Roger Federer relishing 'once in a lifetime' Serena Williams clash as United States set to face Switzerland

Roger Federer and Serena Williams, two of the greatest players in history, will face off across the net for the first time on Tuesday when United States go up against defending champions Switzerland in the mixed doubles of the unique two-player, mixed teams event.

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2018 in the rearview mirror: From Ada Hegerberg's Ballon d'Or to Susie Wolff becoming Team Principal, highlights for women in sport

Here's a look at how 2018 was a groundbreaking year for women's sport in some ways:

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Premier League: Pep Guardiola warns team defeat against Liverpool will mean title race is 'over' for Manchester City

Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City side a failure to beat Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday will effectively mean their title challenge is "over".

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Watch: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Ram Charan, Jr NTR dance at sangeet ceremony of SS Rajamouli's son

The wedding marked the reunion of Baahubali stars Prabhas and Rana Daggubati, and the stars of SS Rajamouli's next film, Jr NTR and Ram Charan.

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Sruthi Hariharan on sexual harassment case against Arjun Sarja: You can judge intent by the touch

Sruthi Hariharan claimed the bad touch and good touch is a very individual, personal experience. "Intent plays a big role and it is something you can judge," she said.

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Deepika Padukone says she was exhausted after working on three consecutive projects with Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Deepika Padukone has worked with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on three consecutive films in Goliyon Ki Raasleela - Ram Leela, Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat.

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Noted senior Kannada actor 'Uncle' Lokanath passes away aged 91 in Bengaluru

Lokanath has worked for six decades in the Kannada film industry, and has featured in about 650 films and over 1,000 plays.

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Suriya 37 title to be unveiled on 1 January, 2019 after director KV Anand asks fans to choose their pick on Twitter

Suriya's upcoming film has been directed by KV Anand, and also stars Mohanlal, Sayyeshaa, Arya, Boman Irani and Samuthirakani.

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Rani Mukerji gets trolled for her comments on #MeToo; Twitterari support Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma's retorts

Rani Mukerji was slammed by social media users for suggesting that women need to learn how to protect themselves in order to ward off sexual harassers.

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Bigg Boss 12 winner Dipika Kakar says she wanted to prove the show is 'not about demeaning' fellow contestants

"I would have been really happy for him. But at the end of the day, I was here to win," says Bigg Boss 12 winner Dipika Kakar on her 'bhai' Sreesanth.

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Koffee with Karan season 6: Sonam Kapoor, Rhea talk about father Anil; Harshvardhan reveals he turned down Andhadhun

The latest episode of Koffee with Karan season 6 featured the sibling trio Sonam Kapoor, Rhea and Harshvardhan.

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Best Hollywood films 2018: From Padington 2 to Mandy, best of world cinema ranged from lighthearted to dark

In a year full of Hollywood dark dramas like Free Solo, Annihilation, Hereditary and Mandy, Paddington 2 proved to be a great respite.

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Mrinal Sen's Hindi directorial debut Bhuvan Shome proves how legendary filmmaker made the ordinary look beautiful

Mrinal Sen showed no matter how many transformational journeys we go though, the world around us does not change. What changes is the way we look at that same old world.

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Kader Khan's son refutes rumours of veteran actor's death, confirms his father is admitted to hospital in Canada

Amitabh Bachchan had on Friday tweeted about Kader Khan's illness and had prayed for his well-being and recovery.

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From Annihilation to Hereditary and Tumbadd: The best horror films of 2018 and the themes they explored

Films like Annihilation, Revenge and Veronica offered differing ways of dealing with the changing world around us; sometimes escapism, often despair, and more often than not, caution

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Trisha in 96; Nayanthara in Imaikka Nodigal: Best female performances of Tamil cinema in 2018

From Trisha's restrained but heartwarming performance in 96 to Saranya Ponvannan's outright fun and yet memorable act in Kolamavu Kokila, it was a joy to watch these actresses.

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Bigg Boss 12 finale: Dipika Kakkar announced winner; Deepak Thakur leaves house with 20 lakhs

Sreesanth, Dipika, Karanvir, Deepak, Romil - who will be the winner of Bigg Boss 12?

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Avengers: Endgame - Google search result suggests Hugh Jackman has cameo in upcoming film

Avengers: Endgame, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, is one of the most anticipated films of 2019.

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Premier League: Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tells two-goal Paul Pogba to cut out showboating

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer encouraged Paul Pogba to cut showboating from his game to recreate the "efficient" display that saw the Frenchman score twice for the second straight game in a 4-1 thrashing of Bournemouth at Old Trafford.

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Maharashtra Open 2019: Kevin Anderson starts as favourite; tricky draw for Prajnesh Gunneswaran, Ramkumar Ramanathan

Top seed Kevin Anderson, now the main attraction following tournament regular Marin Cilic's withdrawal, starts as favourite for the Maharashtra Open title.

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Iran's Azadi stadium to host women's national football team for first time since Islamic revolution

Women were barred from attending matches in Iran after the 1979 Islamic revolution, with clerics arguing they must be protected from the masculine atmosphere and sight of semi-clad men

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PBL 2018-19: Kidambi Srikanth beats Ajay Jayaram to power Raptors to win; Smashers hand leaders Smash Masters 6-(-1) defeat

Bengaluru Raptors' Kidambi Srikanth rebounded in the second game, riding on an array of attacking shots. Even though a late surge from Jayaram brought him back to 9-12, Srikanth managed to pocket the game 15-12.

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Roger Federer, Belinda Bencic ensure straight-sets victories to make clean sweep of Hopman Cup tie against Britain

Federer, who has won the past two Australian Opens off opening his season in Perth, made an early statement in dismantling Norrie 6-1, 6-1 in under an hour in the men's singles, before Belinda Bencic secured the tie

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Premier League: Manchester City stop the rot with comfortable win against Southampton; Chelsea edge past Crystal Palace

Manchester City showed they are willing to accept the challenge of Liverpool in the race for the Premier League title with a 3-1 win away to Southampton on Sunday.

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Pro Kabaddi 2018, UP Yoddha vs U Mumba, Match Highlights: Yoddhas secure emphatic win against U Mumba

Catch Live score and updates from the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) encounter between UP Yoddha and U Mumba.

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LaLiga: Barcelona confirm interest in signing Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot, deny transfer approaches

PSG said earlier in December that they will allow Adrien Rabiot, whose contract expires in the summer, to join another club at the end of the season due to his reluctance to sign a new deal.

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Pro Kabaddi 2018: UP Yoddha produce all-round performance to beat U Mumba in first eliminator

UP Yoddha produced a terrific all-round performance to knock out favourites U Mumba in the first eliminator of Pro Kabaddi League season six on Sunday.

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NBA Rundown Week 11: LA Lakers' reliance on LeBron James, Klay Thompson's pep-talk for his hand and more

Here are the bits and bobs from another week in the NBA

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Pro Kabaddi 2018, Dabang Delhi vs Bengal Warriors, LIVE Score: Face off between two strong teams in second eliminator

Catch the Live score and updates from the Pro Kabaddi 2018 match between Dabang Delhi and Bengal Warriors

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Tata Open Maharashtra 2019: India's Saketh Myneni says he's still searching for his old game

Myneni is now fourth Indian in the draw and will open his campaign against French fifth seed Benoit Paire, who is coming into the season after enduring a mediocre 2018.

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Former national champion Soumyajit Ghosh's suspension revoked by Table Tennis Federation of India

The withdrawal of suspension means Soumyajit Ghosh is eligible to participate in the Senior Nationals at Cuttack from 4 to 9 January, 2019.

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World Blitz Championship: Vladislav Artemiev, Magnus Carlsen take lead; Viswanathan Anand experiences mixed Day 1

Viswanathan Anand, who was within a point's distance from the leaders until the sixth round, began to slip lower down the leaderboard due to back to back draws in Rounds 6 and 7. In the eighth round, he suffered a shocking loss to Anton Korobov.

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2018 in the rearview mirror: From Diego Maradona's World Cup histrionics to Naomi Osaka dancing, funniest moments

2018 was a barrel of laughs. From Diego Maradona's histrionics in the stands at the FIFA World Cup toJR Smith forgetting the score during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the year was loaded with moments that tickled the funny bone.

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I-League 2018-19: Willis Plaza's first-half strike guides Churchill Brothers to 1-0 win over Indian Arrows

Willis Plaza scored the solitary goal as Churchill Brothers returned to winning ways after two successive defeats with a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Indian Arrows in an I-League fixture at the Kalinga Stadium

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Shenzhen Open: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova beats Ana Bogdan in 53 minute blitz, Maria Sharapova prepares for return to tennis

The world number 42 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova will next face either Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu, or a qualifier who has yet to be determined.

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Ente Ummante Peru movie review: Urvashi is irrepressible, Tovino is nice enough, but the script lacks substance

The narrative of Ente Ummante Peru is lifted up by several notches with the entry of Urvashi who has more charisma per fingernail than most people can summon up with their entire personality.

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Thugs of Hindostan: Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan film fails to attract audience in China, rakes in Rs 21.65 cr

Thugs of Hindostan had a record-breaking opening day at the domestic box-office, but later faced a significant slump in earnings.

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Viswasam trailer: Thala Ajith is the highlight of director Siva's energetic action-entertainer

Viswasam also brings back the celebrated combination of Siva and Ajith.

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Rs 100 crore allocated for funding of athletes under TOPS ahead of Tokyo 2020, says Sports Authority of India

A TOPS Secretariat has also been established in a bid to fine tune India's preparations for the 2020 Olympics and build a sustainable sports ecosystem in the country.

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KGF, Zero box office collection: Hindi version of Yash-starrer makes Rs 24.45 cr; SRK film falls short of 100 cr

The Hindi version of KGF: Chapter 1 earned Rs 1.74 crore on the Saturday of its second weekend at the box office.

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Simmba box office collection Day 2: Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan film earns Rs 23.3 cr, totaling to Rs 44 cr

Rohit Shetty's action entertainer Simmba has earned Rs 44.05 crore at the domestic box office.

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Veteran filmmaker Mrinal Sen passes away aged 95; 'Loss to the world of cinema,' tweets President Ram Nath Kovind

Mrinal Sen has worked on films like Ek Din Achanak, Padatik, Baishey Shravana and Mrigayaa.

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Angelique Kerber, Alexander Zverev begin Australian Open preparations on positive note with wins in mixed teams Hopman Cup

Kerber and Zverev, beaten finalists in the previous edition, were too good in their singles matches against Garbine Muguruza and David Ferrer.

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NBA: James Harden scores 41 points to propel Rockets to victory over Pelicans; Giannis Antetokounmpo helps Bucks win

Harden finished with 41 points and six assists to become the first player since Oscar Robertson to post at least 35 points and five assists in seven straight games. Robertson did it twice, in 1965 and 1967.

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Premier League: Manchester City's Pep Guardiola insists he won't change footballing principles ahead of Southampton clash

"Why should I? Because I lost two games? No way," Pep Guardiola said about changing his high-pressing, fast-passing principles.

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Novak Djokovic clinches fourth Mubadala World Tennis Championship with comeback victory over Kevin Anderson

The 31-year-old Djokovic previously claimed the three-day event in the UAE in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and has now matched Rafael Nadal's record of four titles.

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Idris Elba says upcoming fifth season of crime drama Luther, also starring Ruth Wilson, will be 'extremely complex'

Idris Elba said that Luther season 5 will also deliver some of the most "f**king horrible" sequences to feature on the series till date.

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Netflix Indonesia goes 'bananas' over viral action sequence from Telugu film, Singham 123

Tagging Netflix India, Netflix Indonesia recently shared a viral video clip from a Telugu film, Singham 123.

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Njan Prakashan movie review: Fahadh Faasil and Sathyan Anthikad end 2018 on a life-affirming high

Njan Prakashan is a life-affirming film with a life-as-it-happens tone that ends a largely disappointing 2018 on a high for the Malayalam industry a.k.a. Mollywood.

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Rangasthalam, Mahanati, C/O Kancharapalem: Telugu cinema embraced content-driven films in 2018

More than ever before, Telugu cinema and its audiences embraced content-driven films in 2018.

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Music industry in numbers: From chart toppers to indie breakthroughs, here is how 2018 panned out

As 2018 comes to an end, here are some figures related to the Indian music business, the independent scene and the charts.

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Thackeray: Richa Chadha calls her Gangs of Wasseypur co-star Nawazuddin Siddiqui 'bipolar' post trailer release

Richa Chadha slammed Nawazuddin Siddiqui for his role in Thackeray. Referencing his role in Gangs of Wasseypur, she tweeted, "Our Faisal turned out bipolar!"

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Premier League: Liverpool thrash Arsenal 5-1; Tottenham Hotspur stunned by Wolverhampton Wanderers

Liverpool extended their Premier League lead to nine points as Roberto Firmino's hat-trick hammered Arsenal 5-1 at Anfield, while Tottenham's title challenge crumbled in a 3-1 home defeat to Wolves.

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Premier League: Tottenham's title hopes take hit after defeat to Wolves; Fulham, Cardiff secure vital victories

Tottenham's Premier League title challenge suffered a huge blow as Wolves struck three times in the final 18 minutes to win 3-1 at Wembley as Fulham and Cardiff secured huge wins at the other end of the table on Saturday.

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PBL 2018-19: Vladimir Ivanov-Chirag Shetty, Line Kjaersfeldt guide Pune 7 Aces to victory against Mumbai Rockets

Pune 7 Aces started their home leg with a 4-3 win over two-time runners-up Mumbai Rockets in a riveting tie that went down to the wire at the Premier Badminton League Season 4 on Saturday.

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Saurabh Chaudhary shows sublime form to win men's 10m air pistol event at National Shooting Trials

Asian Games gold medallist Saurabh Chaudhary was in sublime form, winning the first men's 10m air pistol trial (T1) with a final round score of 248.2 at the ongoing National Shooting Trials

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I-League 2018-19: Pedro Manzi scores hat-trick to help Chennai City FC beat Shillong Lajong 6-1

Spanish striker Pedro Manzi struck his second hat-trick of the season to help Chennai City FC outplay Shillong Lajong 6-1 and return to the top of the I-League standings on Saturday.

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I-League 2018-19: Former champions Aizawl FC score thrice to overcome Gokulam Kerala FC challenge

Former champions Aizawl FC huffed and puffed before beating Gokulam Kerala FC 3-2 in a high-scoring I-League match on Saturday.

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Scottish Premiership: Steven Gerrard ends former boss Brendan Rodgers' Old Firm dominance as Rangers edge past Celtic

Steven Gerrard emerged victorious in the Old Firm clash with his former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers as Rangers deservedly beat champions and bitter rivals Celtic 1-0 on Saturday.

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Premier League: Manchester United's Luke Shaw says caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as restored positivity in club

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has restored Manchester United's attacking elan in the short space of time he has been caretaker manager said defender Luke Shaw.

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2018 in the rearview mirror: From coach Roger Federer to Mo Salah making visually impaired fan's day, most heartwarming moments

As 2018 winds down, here's a list of the most heartwarming stories from sports from the year:

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PBL 2018-19: Ahmedabad Smash Masters maintain a clean slate as Hyderabad Hunters, Mumbai Rockets falter

The Viktor Axelsen-led Ahmedabad Smash Masters went through three ties without a defeat, while Awadhe Warriors managed to win both the ties they had been scheduled to play.

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2018 in the rearview mirror: From Manpreet Singh's Messi-esque goal to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's strike, moments which wowed

As 2018 winds down, here's a list of sporting moments which took your breath away

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Seven I-League clubs form new body after AIFF's move to cut down on the TV coverage

Seven I-League clubs, including defending champions Minerva Punjab, will meet on Sunday to discuss their future course of action after the All India Football Federation decided to cut down the number of matches to be telecast live.

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2018 in the rearview mirror: From Sardar Singh to Novak Djokovic, notable retirements and comebacks of year

From Sardar Singh and Shiva Keshavan's retirements to Tiger Woods and Novak Djokovic's comebacks, it was an eventful year, one in which Arsene Wenger also bid adieu to Arsenal after over two decades in charge

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Deepika Padukone on Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas wedding: 'You can tell that she feels settled'

Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra have previously worked in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani.

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Bigg Boss 12, 29 December, Day 104: Sreesanth, Dipika, Karanvir, Romil, Deepak relive their journey inside house

Bigg Boss Day 104 saw the Dipika, Karanvir, Sreesanth, Deepak and Romil relive the time they spent in the house.

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Best Bollywood songs of 2018, from Manmarziyaan's 'Daryaa' to Veere Di Wedding's 'Tareefan'

Bollywood saw a year populated with rehashes of old songs, but 2018 also witnessed the rise of music composer Amit Trivedi and his unrivaled versatility.

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Koffee With Karan season 6: Siblings Sonam Kapoor, Rhea and Harshvardhan on Johar's talk-show

Sonam, Rhea and Harvardhan Kapoor discuss dad Anil Kapoor in the upcoming episode of Koffee with Karan

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Norman Gimbel, Oscar and Grammy winning lyricist for artists like Roberta Flak, Jim Croce, dies at 91

Norman Gimbel has been a lyricist for theme songs of Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, and Angie as well as the Wonder Woman TV series.

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Podcast roundup: Our picks for the week, from Aquarium Drunkard to The Blindboy Podcast and Spirits

When there is a podcast on nearly every subject under the sun, finding one to suit your interests may seem daunting. To help you tune into one that's really worth your while, here is our weekly list of curated podcasts.

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To All The Boys I've Loved Before; Book Club; Crazy Rich Asians: 2018 saw a return of the rom-com

Crazy Rich Asians, made on a 'small' $30M budget raked in over $230M globally, not just because it was a cultural milestone of sorts, but because it was a true-blue rom-com.

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From Andhadhun to Stree: Bollywood's 2018 offerings show that the allure of the honourable 'hero' has ended

Many of Bollywood's successful films shared a common trait - the absence of infallible male protagonists, or what we know as the traditional Bollywood Hero

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Katrina Kaif opts out of Remo D'Souza's dance film, starring Varun Dhawan, due to scheduling conflict

Katrina Kaif was last seen in Thugs of Hindostan and Zero.

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2018's 20 best TV episodes: From BoJack Horseman's Free Churro to Westworld's Kikusaya

An entirely subjective list of the best TV show episodes of 2018 - picked from the shows that we watched and most enjoyed

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Karan Johar wraps up India's Got Talent shoot; Ranveer Singh as The Lion King character: Social Media Stalkers' Guide

Karan Johar's 'toodles' series became very famous among netizens

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Best Bollywood Films 2018: When 'small' cinema got big and viewers snubbed conventional industry 'wisdom'

In 2018, Bollywood production majors backed a bunch of delightful, non-formulaic middle-of-the-road ventures, marketed them well, and ensured that they got pride of place in theatre schedules.

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Arjun Kapoor wishes sister Anshula Kapoor on her birthday with a family picture: You shall always be the world to me

Arjun Kapoor's sister Anshula turned 26 this year

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Twinkle Khanna on why she didn't change her last name post marriage to Akshay Kumar: Married, not branded

Though Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar have been married since 2001, the actress admitted that she still gets asked why she did not change her last name

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SS Rajamouli reunites with Baahubali actors Anushka Shetty, Prabhas as they attend his son's wedding in Jaipur

Apart from Bahubali actors, Ram Charan also arrived to attend SS Rajamouli's son Karthikeya's wedding in Jaipur

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Indian national football team performing excellently under coach Stephen Constantine, says AIFF

The All India Football Federation has not ruled out giving another contract extension to head coach Stephen Constantine after the Asian Cup in January, saying the national team has been "performing excellently" under him.

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Indian hockey captain Manpreet Singh says team needs to get over World Cup disappointment and focus on Tokyo

India need to get over the disappointment of a quarterfinal exit from the men's hockey World Cup and focus on the challenge of qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, said skipper Manpreet Singh

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World Rapid Chess Championship: Russia's Daniil Dubov clinches maiden title; Ju Wenjun wins in the women's group

Russian Grandmaster Daniil Dubov finished clear first, half a point ahead of his nearest rival, and was crowned as the World Rapid Champion of 2018.

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Australian Open 2019 to enforce new extreme heat policy to deal with oven-like conditions on court

A new extreme heat policy that dictates when it is safe to play will be introduced at next month's Australian Open to better deal with frequent oven-like conditions on court.

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Simmba box office collection: Ranveer Singh's action entertainer earns Rs 20.72 cr on opening day

Simmba is Ranveer Singh's biggest opening day collection by far with tough competition from Padmaavat, which earned Rs 19 crore.

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Watch: Ranveer Singh grooves to Simmba chartbuster Aankh Maare in Mumbai's Gaiety Galaxy theatre terrace

Ranveer Singh was at his entertaining best when he performed on 'Aankh Maare' at the terrace of a Mumbai theatre, where Simmba was being screened

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Kadaram Kondan: New poster shows Vikram in a police jersey; teaser to release on 15 January

The first poster of Kadaram Kondan showed Vikram in handcuffs.

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Why do Indian films find it difficult to qualify for Best Foreign Film category at the Oscars?

Village Rockstars had to battle huge cost requirements, lack of a good publicist and ill luck in its quest for a nomination at the 91st Academy Awards.

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Sunny Leone to appear as first guest on The Kapil Sharma Show; new season premieres on 29 December

The Kapil Sharma show has been backed by Salman Khan and includes Bharti Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Sumona Chaktravarti and Kiku Sharda among others.

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Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame are the top two most anticipated films of 2019, as per IMDb

Movie database website IMDb enlisted the top 10 most anticipated films of the year, that includes Captain Marvel, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and Dark Phoenix.

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Kangana Ranaut to star in another film written by Manikarnika writer: It's a love story, but not with a human

Kangana Ranaut's upcoming film will be scripted by Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi writer Vijayendra Prasad.

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After Germany's disastrous World Cup 2018 performance, will footballing giant redeem itself in 2019?

As far as footballing heavens go, Germany pretty much has played the gatekeeper, the ones you must pass to earn your right. This year they finished bottom of their group.

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China to slap dope cheats with criminal punishments and jail terms from next year, reports state media

Doping scandals have riddled China's international sporting record in the past decade, with some athletes stripped of Olympic gold medals.

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Serie A: Gennaro Gattuso and Gonzalo Higuain will stay at AC Milan, says sporting director Leonardo

Speculation has been mounting that former Milan midfielder Gattuso will be axed if he does not deliver a win against lowly SPAL on Saturday in the last match before the winter break.

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Premier League: Arsenal 'will not raise the white flag' at Anfield, insists Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp

About the Arsenal clash, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said: "I don't think that the white flag has been raised, it will be a tough game on Saturday. They are good and that is all I am interested in."

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PBL 2018-19: Sourabh Verma, Kirsty Gilmour guide Ahmedabad Smash Masters to 4-3 win over Bengaluru Raptors

Sourabh Verma and Kristy Gilmour played key roles as Ahmedabad Smash Masters continued their unbeaten run with a thrilling 4-3 win over Bengaluru Raptors in the fourth Premier Badminton League

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Shooters Heena Sidhu and Manu Bhaker show good form to win 10m Air Pistol events at National Shooting Trials

Heena Sidhu of ONGC won the women's 10m Air Pistol event beating compatriot Shweta Singh at the National Shooting Trials.

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I-League 2018-19: Real Kashmir climb top of table after 1-1 draw against East Bengal; NEROCA FC beat Mohun Bagan

Eyeing a fourth win in a row in the year's last fixture, East Bengal came out all guns blazing only to score an own goal when their fullback Lalramchullova found his own net right after the break in his comeback match.

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World Rapid Chess Championship: Viswanathan Anand in joint second spot as seven players lead the event after Day 2

Defending champion, Viswanathan Anand, scored a half point lesser than Carlsen as both players finished in a ten way tie for second place at the conclusion of day two at 7/9.

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Serie A: Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte favours temporary halt in league after fan's death and racism chants

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said he was in favour of a pause in Serie A fixtures in the wake of the death of a supporter before a midweek game between Inter Milan and Napoli which was also overshadowed by racist chants.

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2018 in the rearview mirror: From Belgium winning Hockey World Cup to ball tampering scandal, the biggest stories

Cricketers weeping, underdogs winning, a Ballon d'Or winner not called Ronaldo or Messi. 2018 was a year rich with sporting headlines. Here are the ones that stood out

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Premier League: Former Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood, who hired Arsene Wenger, dies at the age of 82

Former Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood, who signed off on hiring a then largely unknown Arsene Wenger as manager, has died aged 82, the Premier League club announced on Friday.

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AFC Asian Cup 2019: India coach Stephen Constantine says he believes in abilities of players not their ages

Stephen Constantine on Friday made it clear that he believes in the ability of his players and not their ages, saying he can foresee a team which can serve Indian football for the next 10 years.

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Tata Open Maharashtra 2019: World No 7 Marin Cilic pulls out of tournament due to knee injury

World No 7 Marin Cilic on Friday pulled out of next week's Maharashtra Open tennis tournament, citing a nagging knee injury.

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Pro Kabaddi League 2018: UP Yoddha's team ethic outshines Pardeep Narwal's brilliance as Patna Pirates fail to qualify for playoffs

Pardeep Narwal's individual brilliance could only take them so far this season. The three-time defending champions lost out narrowly to the resurgent UP Yoddha in the race to qualify for the playoffs, bowing out after the league stage.

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Mahesh Babu's legal team responds to GST department over tax evasion issue, accuses commissionerate of lapses

Mahesh Babu's legal team claimed that the due amount of Rs 18.5 lakh, for which the GST department levied a penalty of Rs 73.5 lakh, was non-taxable.

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Deepika Padukone confirms she's developing a superhero film: It's a seed we're nurturing

Deepika Padukone turns producer with Meghna Gulzar's social drama Chhapaak, and will soon also produce a superhero film she is currently developing.

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Twinkle Khanna shares a throwback image of father Rajesh Khanna on their shared birthday

Twinkle captioned the picture saying when she was a child and bouquets of flowers came into their house for Rajesh Khanna, she'd always think they were for her.

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Bigg Boss 12, 28 December, Day 103 written updates: Five finalists get last chance to justify their actions

After a surprise mid-week eviction of Surbhi Rana, Bigg Boss season 12 finally got its top five finalists that include, Sreesanth, Dipika, Karanvir, Deepak and Romil

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Anupam Kher on The Accidental Prime Minister row: It's an important story that needs to be told

Anupam Kher on The Accidental Prime Minister: "When Ben Kingsley played Gandhi, he got an Oscar: when Daniel Day Lewis played Lincoln, he got an Oscar."

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2018 in the rearview mirror: Reliving Jose Mourinho's year, from ego tussle with Paul Pogba to kicking a wall

At times in 2018, watching Jose Mourinho on the sidelines was more entertaining than watching his side Manchester United play. Here's a look at the year that was for the Portuguese manager.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tells Romelu Lukaku, Anthony Martial, Alexis Sanchez to regain form by following Paul Pogba's example

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Paul Pogba deserves all the credit for his return to form.

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Marvel chief Kevin Feige on 10 years of MCU and what Disney's Fox acquisition means for the franchise

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige teased that there are plenty of new stories and new heroes to explore in MCU, assuring: "It's fair to say we will keep making films after Endgame."

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Salman, Shah Rukh croon to 'Pyar Hame Kis Mod Pe'; Shraddha Kapoor wraps up Saaho shoot: Social Media Stalkers' Guide

Salman Khan recently made a cameo appearance for a special song in Shah Rukh Khan's Zero

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Vijay Sethupathi in 96; Dhanush in Vada Chennai: Ten best performances from Tamil cinema in 2018

Here are the 10 best performances from Tamil cinema in 2018

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Kader Khan hospitalised in Canada due to breathing issues; Amitabh Bachchan wishes actor speedy recovery

As per reports, Kader Khan was admitted to hospital in Canada after developing breathing issues

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No ban on The Accidental Prime Minister in Madhya Pradesh, Congress issues clarification

The ban of The Accidental Prime Minister in Madhya Pradesh is the most recent case of film ban politics that also targeted Padmaavat and Kedarnath earlier this year.

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Samantha to play Trisha's role in 96 Telugu remake; actress currently shooting for Miss Granny

Samantha is currently busy shooting for the Telugu remake of Korean comedy-drama Miss Granny, directed by Nandini Reddy.

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TV actors Sheena Bajaj, Rohit Purohit to get married on 22 January as per Marwari, Punjabi rituals

Sheena Bajaj confirmed the news of her wedding with Rohit Purohit, who she had been dating for over 5 years

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Andy Murray content with decision not to quit tennis despite not playing for 11 months due to hip injury

Former World No 1 Andy Murray says he has no regrets about not walking away from tennis despite missing 11 months of the year with a hip injury.

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Premier League: West Ham United boss Manuel Pellegrini says midfielder Felipe Anderson is still adjusting to English football

Felipe Anderson may have scored seven goals in his last nine matches for West Ham, but Hammers manager Manuel Pellegrini claims he is still adjusting to the Premier League and has not fully hit his stride.

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PBL 2018-19: Malaysia's Daren Liew on battling depression and stepping out of Lee Chong Wei's shadow

It may only have been an exhibition match, but for Daren Liew, every win counts as it gives him the hope to continue playing the sport he once nearly quit.

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Watch: Shah Rukh Khan releases behind-the-scenes video of Zero, detailing film's extensive VFX

The BTS video of Zero shows the painstaking VFX work that went behind depicting Shah Rukh Khan's character Bauua Singh as a vertically challenged man.

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Simmba movie review: Ranveer Singh's pizzazz is lost to a clichd women's rights saga that sidelines women

Simmba is loud, steeped in clichs and has nothing going for it apart from the leading man, Ranveer Singh's comic flair

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Congress bans The Accidental Prime Minister in Madhya Pradesh? Party rubbishes rumours but criticises Manmohan Singh biopic

The ban of The Accidental Prime Minister in Madhya Pradesh is the most recent case of film ban politics that also targeted Padmaavat and Kedarnath earlier this year.

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Tom Hanks' Mr Rogers film reportedly titled A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is inspired by a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers, star of the long-running Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, and award-winning journalist Tom Junod

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Anupam Kher, Akshaye Khanna, director Vijay Gutte attend The Accidental Prime Minister screening

The trailer of The Accidental Prime Minister was unveiled on 27 December, which chronicles former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's tenure in office

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The Accidental Prime Minister: Ban on Manmohan Singh biopic in Congress-ruled MP mirrors reaction of BJP-ruled states to Padmaavat

The ban of The Accidental Prime Minister in Madhya Pradesh is the most recent case of film ban politics that also targeted Padmaavat and Kedarnath earlier this year.

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Bigg Boss 12 contestant Surbhi Rana after being evicted: 'Would love it if the trophy went to Karanvir'

Bigg Boss 12 evicted contestant Surbhi Rana opens up about who she felt should have been evicted instead of her and who should win this edition of Bigg Boss.

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Fatima Sana Shaikh dismisses link-up rumours with Aamir Khan: Don't feel the need to explain

Fatima Sana Shaikh said that both Aamir and Aparshakti (the other actor she has been linked with) were really special to her and that these baseless news do not affect her anymore

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DC Universe unveils 2019 slate; sizzle reel teases Doom Patrol, Young Justice, Harley Quinn animated series

DC universe has announced the premiere date for the return of Titans spin-off Doom Patrol as 15 February

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Jayam Ravi's Adanga Maru, Aishwarya Rajesh's Kanaa lead at box office after overcrowded Christmas weekend

Dhanush's Maari 2 opened big but by the end of Christmas, Jayam Ravi's cop thriller Adanga Maru emerged as the clear number one across Tamil Nadu.

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Selection Day stars Yash Dholye, Mohammad Samad, Ratna Pathak Shah on relating to their characters

Ahead of its worldwide premiere on Netflix, Selection Day's cast discuss their characters and their love for cricket.

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Bird Box movie review: Sandra Bullock, screenwriter Eric Heisserer power Netflix's post-apocalyptic thriller

Bird Box toes the line. It holds your attention. It lets your imagination run wild, and sparks a ticker of running questions while you're engrossed with what's happening on screen.

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The Accidental Prime Minister trailer: Twitter wonders if Manmohan Singh biopic is a 'silent movie'

Amidst all the criticism directed towards The Accidental Prime Minister trailer, multiple memes on Twitter provide comic relief to the viewers.

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Watch: Petta trailer, featuring superstar Rajinikanth, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, is all shades of Thalaiva swagger

Petta trailer takes Rajinikanth fans down the memory lane as the Thalaiva channels his trademark '90s swagger.

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Fraud Saiyaan trailer sees Arshad Warsi, Saurabh Shukla con women till tables turn on them

Fraud Saiyaan trailer depicts Arshad Warsi as a Casanova who keeps lying to his share of women whenever he gets caught.

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Selection Day review: This Netflix show on Mumbai's cricket scene hinges on a familiar sense of warmth

Selection Day is the kind of content that allows the non-cynical movie geek to sit back and relax in the presence of actors who work well with each other and a story whose familiarity is its core strength.

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Brisbane International: Nick Kyrgios says he was bitten by spider over Christmas ahead of title defence

Nick Kyrgios posted a short video on his Instagram account showing him with what appeared to be a drip in his arm and being treated by medics.

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Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur to extend Toby Alderweireld's contract by one year, says Mauricio Pochettino

The move prevents Toby Alderweireld, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United, from leaving on a free transfer at the end of the season.

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NBA: Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James to take time to completely heal from groin injury

LeBron James suffered a strained groin during the Lakers' 127-101 blowout road win over the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors.

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Premier League: Arsenal manager Unai Emery charged with improper for kicking water bottle during Brighton draw

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been charged with improper conduct by the FA after kicking a water bottle into the crowd during the match against Brighton.

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Russian Anti-Doping Agency chief Yury Ganus asks President Vladimir Putin to give WADA access to Moscow laboratory

In September, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) lifted a ban on RUSADA, paving the way for Russian athletes to return to competition across all sports.

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Serie A: Inter Milan to play two matches behind close doors as punishment for racist chants towards Kalidou Koulibaly

Kalidou Koulibaly was subjected to monkey noises from the crowd several times during Napoli's match against Inter Milan at the San Siro.

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Serena Williams wants to move on from 2018 US Open final to 'bigger and better things', eyes Margaret Court's record

Serena Williams twice missed out on a chance to tie Court's mark in 2018, losing both the Wimbledon and US Open finals in the span of the last six months.

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Australian Open 2019: Rafael Nadal confident about regaining 100 percent fitness despite injury-marred end to 2018 season

Nadal had to pull the plug early on his 2018 season and has not played since a knee problem forced him to retire during his US Open semi-final against Juan Martin del Potro.

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Premier League: Felipe Anderson's brace fires West Ham United to comeback win over Southampton

Felipe Anderson scored twice as West Ham United came from a goal behind to win away to Southampton in the Premier League.

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PBL 2018-19: Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk, Rituparna Das win key singles matches as North Eastern Warriors beat Mumbai Rockets

Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk and Rituparna Das won key singles matches to help North Eastern Warriors beat Mumbai Rockets for their first win of the fourth edition of the Premier Badminton League

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Premier League: Arsenal manager Unai Emery says Liverpool can equal Arsene Wenger's 'Invincibles' achievement

Arsenal coach Unai Emery believes Liverpool can match the achievement of Arsene Wenger's 'Invincibles' by going through a Premier League season without losing a match.

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AFC Asian Cup 2019: India hold superior Oman to goalless draw in closed door final warm-up game

India, currently ranked 97th in FIFA charts, held their own against the 82nd ranked Oman by creating a few chances while both goalkeepers Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Amrinder Singh pulled off a few good saves to keep the scoresheet clean.

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Pro Kabaddi 2018, Bengal Warriors vs UP Yoddha, Match Highlights: Uttar Pradesh side thrash their opponents 41-25

Catch the Live score and updates from the Pro Kabaddi 2018 match between Bengal Warriors and UP Yoddha

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Pro Kabaddi 2018: Pawan Sehrawat shines as Bengaluru Bulls thrash Jaipur Pink Panthers to top Zone B

Pawan Sehrawat dished out a superlative display as Bengaluru Bulls thrashed Jaipur Pink Panthers 40-32 to storm into the Play-offs with a table-top finish in Zone B of the Pro Kabaddi League, on Thursday.

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Pro Kabaddi 2018, Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Bengaluru Bulls, Match Highlights: Bengaluru side ends league stage with victory

Catch the Live score and updates from the Pro Kabaddi 2018 match between Jaipur Pink Panthers and Bengaluru Bulls

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Serie A: Inter Milan supporter dies after being hit by vehicle during clashes with Napoli fans

An Inter Milan supporter died on Thursday morning after being hit by a vehicle during clashes with Napoli fans on Wednesday before the Serie A match between the two teams at the San Siro.

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Serie A: Milan mayor asks for forgiveness from Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly for racist chants during match against Inter

The mayor of Milan said on Thursday he was ashamed of the racist chants directed at Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly during Wednesday's Serie A match between Inter and Napoli at the San Siro.

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Premier League: Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino sad to lose Son Heung-min to South Korea's Asian Cup campaign

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has lamented the fact on-form Son Heung-min will miss another chunk of the club season next month at the Asian Cup.

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Premier League: Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says club fighting against 'stupid people' in racism battle

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri believes his club's battle to curb racist incidents among their fanbase is a fight against stupid people following further allegations of racist chanting by fans during the 2-1 win at Watford on Boxing Day.

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AFC Asian Cup 2019: India coach Stephen Constantine announces 23-member squad for upcoming tournament in UAE

Stressing on continuity, chief coach Stephen Constantine has announced a 23-member Indian football team, to be spearheaded by the seasoned Sunil Chhetri, for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup.

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Anupam Kher on The Accidental Prime Minister: What's the problem in releasing political film during elections

The Accidental Prime Minister trailer shows Singh as the victim of the inside politics of the Congress party ahead of 2014 general elections, which the UPA (United Progressive Alliance) lost

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The Accidental Prime Minister: PCHB, Youth Congress demand private screening before film's official release

Both the associations claim that the trailer of The Accidental Prime Minister portrays Manmohan Singh and the Congress party in a wrong light.

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Vinaya Vidheya Rama trailer: Ram Charan, Vivek Oberoi are all-guns-blazing in this high-octane action entertainer

Vinaya Vidheya Rama trailer is a high-octane action entertainer replete with intense dialogues and family drama.

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Anupam Kher says he won't respond to Naseeruddin Shah's comment: He's my senior and I love him

Naseeruddin Shah had said that he would not like to enter into a dialogue with Anupam Kher as the latter did not 'talk reasonably.'

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Thackeray: Shiv Sena worker threatens to stall release of competitors Cheat India, Manikarnika on 25 January

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, who is producing Thackeray, said that Bala Lokare's stand is not being reiterated by the party.

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#MeToo, weakening of star power, biopics: Five trends that shaped the Hindi film industry in 2018

The Hindi film industry has witnessed several changes in the year that has gone by, from a more open dialogue about sexual harassment to a growing preference for biopics

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Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu's bank accounts frozen by GST department over service tax dues

According to a press release issued by the Hyderabad GST Commissionarate, Mahesh Babu has not paid the Service Tax during 2007-08 for the taxable services he rendered as brand ambassador, appearance money and advertising for promotion of products among others.

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From Sacred Games to Mowgli and Comicstaan, how streaming became the norm in India this year

With streaming services and original programming coming from reputed companies, Indians are finding an easy jump from video on TV, to video on mobile.

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Bigg Boss 12, 27 December, Day 102 written updates: Surbhi Rana gets eliminated in mid-week eviction

Former Bigg Boss contestants Kamya Punjabi, Priyank Sharma and Gautam Gulati challenge this season's housemates, where BB12 contenders emerge victorious

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JioCinema app to feature section with dedicated Disney content, including Wall-E, DuckTales, Hannah Montana

JioCinema app will now feature a dedicated section for Disney films, animation,series and shorts.

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Shooter Manu Bhaker shows good form in national selection trials, wins women and junior 10m air pistol events

Manu Bhaker was in top form in the 10-metre air pistol event, winning both the women's and the junior finals at the national selection trials.

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World No 1 Novak Djokovic says success at tennis not a priority for him anymore, feels sport a platform for other things now

Abu Dhabi might be a relaxed start to his year, but there is no doubt that Novak Djokovic is focused on the upcoming Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year.

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Serena Williams hails changes to WTA's special ranking rule, believes move will protect players returning from maternity break

Serena Williams had been advocating for such rule changes that would ease the transition back for players following the birth of their children.

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Deepika breaks into a 'moon-walk'; Rajinikanth, Dhanush in matching sweaters: Social Media Stalkers' Guide

Deepika Padukone shared a small clip of her moon-walking, thanking fans for reaching 30 million Instagram followers; Rajinikanth and Dhanush posed in matching Christmas-themed sweaters

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Black Mirror: Bandersnatch trailer - Fionn Whitehead plays computer programmer in Netflix's dystopian film

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch is directed by David Slade, who has previously helmed the sci-fi series.

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This is Vicky Kaushal's year: With Sanju, Raazi, Love Per Square Foot, Lust Stories, he's a force to reckon with

Vicky Kaushal's journey as an actor has seen go from blink-and-you-will-miss kind of parts to a full-blown force to reckon with.

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Holmes & Watson review round-up: Will Ferrell, John Reilly film is a 'failure on almost every level'

Holmes & Watson, which released on Christmas Day in the US, has received resoundingly negative reviews from critics

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The Accidental Prime Minister trailer: Anupam Kher accurately recreates Manmohan Singh's mannerisms

The Accidental Prime Minister, starring Anupam Kher is directed by Vijay Ratnakar Gutte.

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Australian Open 2019: Roger Federer hoping to start another 'crazy good' year with third straight title

Roger Federer is aiming for his third straight title in Melbourne, having enjoyed a late-career renaissance to win the Australian Open in both 2017 and 2018.

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World Rapid Chess Championship: Magnus Carlsen suffers early upsets; Viswanathan Anand undefeated after day one

In the inaugural round, before Carlsen had faced any real 'usurpers' like Nakamura, Mamedyarov or the reigning champion Anand, he suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of Ukrainian GM Adam Tukhaev.

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Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur's ability to remain focused behind Spurs' rise, says manager Mauricio Pochettino

Tottenham have continued to prosper on the pitch under Pochettino, who is regarded as Manchester United's preferred choice to become their new permanent manager.

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Dominic West suggests next James Bond character should be played by transgender actor

Dominic West stated that his idea was inspired by his experiences of working on Colette

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Tamil actor Cheenu Mohan passes away aged 62 after massive heart attack, Crazy Mohan breaks news on Facebook

Tamil actor and theatre artist Cheenu Mohan's funeral will take place on 29 December in Chennai.

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With Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, films based on fairy tales no longer offer a happily-ever-after

Though Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle comes close on the heel of Disney's The Jungle Book (2016), it holds its own because of Andy Serkis's darker rendition.

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Amavas song Dhadkan: Nargis Fakhri, Sachiin Joshi's romantic ballad provides respite in a morbid horror film

Amavas song 'Dhadkan' is a romantic ballad that traces the romance tale of the lead pair, played by Nargis Fakhri and Sachiin Joshi.

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Sunny Leone tops list of Most Googled Celebrities in India for 2018, beating Salman Khan, Narendra Modi

Besides Sunny Leone, other celebs whose popularity rose tremendously this year in terms of Google searches are Priya Prakash Varrier and Sapna Choudhary.

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Rangbaaz: Saqib Saleem, Bhav Dhulia, Aahana Kumra on developing ZEE5's new crime web-series

Rangbaaz director Bhav Dhulia on creating a 90's setting in 2018: "Creating the time, not only with the art direction but also with people, characters, motivation...was very tough. Characteristics of people were very different at that time and to replicate that was a huge challenge for every department."

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Taylor Swift's music video of 'Look What You Made Me Do' reaches 1 bn views on YouTube

Taylor Swift's song 'Look What You Made Me Do' is from her sixth studio album titled Reputation.

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Salman Khan reacts to birthday wishes: Audience's love and respect matter more than stardom

Salman Khan rang in his birthday with family and close friends at his Panvel farmhouse.

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Justin Bieber accidentally shares contact details on Twitter, causing a meltdown among Beliebers

Justin Bieber's fan base, popularly known as the Beliebers, went into complete shock as reactions started pouring in from all corners.

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Bharti Singh on reuniting with Kapil Sharma: Waited for nine months, though I started getting offers from other shows

Bharti Singh will be playing Tittli Yadav, wife to Kiku Sharda's character Bhachcha Yadav, in The Kapil Sharma Show, premiering on 29 December.

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Manikarnika: Kangana Ranaut says naysayers will 'shut their mouths' after watching her upcoming film

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi is co-directed by Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi and Kangana Ranaut.

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Thackeray trailer: Twitterati turn Nawazuddin Siddiqui's fiery dialogues into hilarious memes

Amidst all the rage towards Thackeray, these memes are sure a comic relief.

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Maari 2 beats other releases during crowded opening weekend in TN; KGF sets industry record with Rs 50 cr

The opening weekend numbers of Maari 2 in Tamil Nadu, however, are below those of the prequel Maari and Dhanush's recent hit Vada Chennai.

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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga trailer: Sonam Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao gear up for an unexpected love story

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga trailer, with Sonam Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao and Juhi Chawla, teases to be a ruminative look at the concept of love

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Siddharth asks Twitterati if he should remake Andhadhun; Ayushmann Khurrana says 'go for it'

The reactions poured in from followers and one of them was Ayushmann Khurrana himself who encouraged Siddharth by posting 'Go for it machaan!'

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Ranveer Singh on Simmba: Didn't want to do a masala film if it was not for Rohit Shetty

Simmba star Ranveer Singh on his first masala entertainer and creating a distinct new cop character

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Khushi Kapoor set to make her debut in 2019, announces Karan Johar on No Filter Neha

Khushi Kapoor will feature opposite Javed Jaffrey's son Mizaan in an upcoming 2019 feature, confirmed Karan Johar

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Salman Khan celebrates 53rd birthday in Panvel farmhouse; Katrina Kaif, Mouni Roy, Sushmita Sen attend bash

Salman Khan threw an intimate birthday bash for his family and friends at his Panvel farmhouse on the night of 26 December.

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Thackeray: Tamil actor Siddharth criticises biopic for recreating 'hate speech against South Indians'

Thackeray is based on the life of controversial politician Bal Thackeray, who founded Shiv Sena.

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Homecoming's success could show the way ahead for other podcast-to-screen adaptations

With Golden Globe nominations for Best Drama Series, and Best Actor and Best Actress nods for Stephan James and Julia Roberts, the Homecoming adaptation is among the rare podcast-to-screen adaptations to get it so right

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On Grard Depardieu's birthday, a look at his work with director Maurice Pialat

Gerard Depardieu has had other notable collaborations, with directors like Bertrand Blier, but Maurice Pialat is notable for his unique cinematic worldview.

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Thackeray: Sanjay Raut says 'nobody can ban' film, following CBFC's objection to certain scenes

Thackeray is based on the life and times of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray.

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Bigg Boss 12, 26 December, Day 101 written updates: Deepak wins the BB hotel task twice

Bigg Boss 12: Gauhar Khan, Aalisha Panwar and Jasmine Bhasin checked in to the Bigg Boss hotel.

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Premier League: Manchester United finally seeing Paul Pogba's quality, says manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Pogba had only scored twice in a Premier League game once - in the derby victory at Manchester City in April that ranked as one of the highlights of Mourinho's time in charge.

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Premier League: Jurgen Klopp plays down Liverpool's six-point lead after 4-0 hammering of Newcastle United

Liverpool have been waiting since 1990 to win the English top-flight title and this season appears to be one of their best opportunities to end that long hiatus.

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Serie A: Napoli wanted Inter Milan match to be stopped following racist chants towards Kalidou Koulibaly, says Carlo Ancelotti

Kalidou Koulibaly had been subjected to monkey noises from Inter Milan supporters throughout the match.

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Serie A: Super-sub Cristiano Ronaldo salvages draw for 10-man Juventus; racist chants mar Inter Milan's win over Napoli

Cristiano Ronaldo's effort keep Juventus unbeaten in Serie A, ahead of the final game before the winter break against Sampdoria on Saturday.

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Australian Open 2019: Alexander Zverev says fifth set tie-breaks will deprive tournament of 'something special'

Alexander Zverev has hit out at the decision to use tie-breaks in the final sets of the Australian Open, claiming players were not consulted and it deprived the tournament of something special.

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Premier League: Eden Hazard's milestone goals help Chelsea edge past gritty Watford

Eden Hazard scored his 100th and 101st Chelsea goals as Maurizio Sarri's men moved back into the Premier League top four by grinding out a 2-1 win at Watford.

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Premier League: Brighton and Hove Albion hold Arsenal to dent Gunners' bid for top-four spot

Arsenal have won only once in their last four games in all competitions, a frustrating sequence that started when their 22-match unbeaten run ended at Southampton.

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PBL 2018-19: Daren Liew, Kristy Gilmour help Ahmedabad Smash Masters to 4-1 victory over Delhi Dashers

The mixed doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and N Sikki Reddy and Malaysian Daren Liew defeated their more experienced opponents to help Ahmedabad Smash Masters beat Delhi Dashers

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Premier League: Liverpool go six points clear as Manchester City suffer another loss; Tottenham thrash Bournemouth

Liverpool moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League as the leaders eased past Newcastle 4-0 at Anfield and Manchester City were beaten for the second time in five days, 2-1 at Leicester.

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Pro Kabaddi 2018: Gujarat Fortunegiants secure clinical victory in Inter-Zone fixture to leave Patna Pirates on brink of elimination

Gujarat Fortunegiants' defence grew stronger and stronger in the dying minutes as they scored five points in a row to seal their win and topped the group.

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Scottish Premiership: Scott Sinclair scores hat-trick as Celtic edge past Aberdeen in seven-goal thriller

Scott Sinclair scored a hat-trick as Celtic struck twice in the final four minutes to beat Aberdeen 4-3 in a Boxing Day thriller and ensure they go into Saturday's Old Firm derby against Rangers top of the Scottish Premiership.

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Pro Kabaddi 2018, Match Highlights, Bengal Warriors vs Bengaluru Bulls: Maninder Singh picks up 16 points as Warriors win

Catch the Live score and updates from the Pro Kabaddi 2018 match between Bengal Warriors and Bengaluru Bulls.

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Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to score equaliser as Juventus salvage draw against Atalanta

Ronaldo's efforts keep Juventus unbeaten in Serie A, ahead of the final game before the winter break against Sampdoria on Saturday.

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Shooter Heena Sidhu equals qualification world record at national selection trials; Manu Bhaker finishes second

Heena Sidhu equalled the women's 10m air pistol qualification world record at the national selection trials 1 and 2 while Youth Olympics champion Manu Bhaker finished second on Wednesday.

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Pro Kabaddi 2018, Match Highlights, Gujarat Fortunegiants vs Patna Pirates: Rohit Gulia shines as Fortunegiants trounce Pirates

Catch the Live score and updates from the Pro Kabaddi 2018 match between Gujarat Fortunegiants and Patna Pirates

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Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric adds Croatian sportsperson of the year to ever-growing list of accolades

Luka Modric added to his collection of awards after a successful 2018 when he was named Croatian sportsman of the year on Wednesday.

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Serie A: Gennaro Gattuso's troubles intensify as AC Milan held to goalless draw against struggling Frosinone

Milan remain fifth, behind fourth-placed Lazio on goal difference in the race for Champions League qualification.

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PV Sindhu, Sameer Verma only redeeming feature for Indian badminton as below-par performances bring forgettable year to end

A prolonged period of frustration for PV Sindhu, when she ended runner-up in seven successive finals - some of them massive ones like the Olympics and World Championships - finally came to an end when she beat three of the world's top players.

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Indian golfer Jyoti Randhawa arrested from Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh on poaching charges

A professional golfer since 1994, Jyoti Randhawa plays on the Asian Tour and was once ranked in the top 100 in the world golf rankings.

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Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth get married in private ceremony, share photos on social media

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth shared black and white photos on social media, possibly indicating that they had exchanged vows.

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Janhvi Kapoor's look as first woman IAF pilot Gunjan Saxena in upcoming biopic leaked

Janhvi Kapoor was photographed in blue Indian Air Force overalls, minimal make up with her hair in a bun.

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With Stree, Pari, Tumbbad and Ghoul, 2018 saw a 'mainstreaming' of the horror genre

Bollywood brought its A-game to the horror genre this year.

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Lakshmi's NTR: Complaint registered against Ram Gopal Varma for song showing Chandrababu Naidu in bad light

Lakshmi's NTR is based on the life and times of actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao.

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Watch: Thackeray trailer sees Nawazuddin Siddiqui slip under the skin of Shiv Sena supremo

Controversial yet influential, Thackeray's ways were often criticised but many argue were the most effective in the state of Maharashtra.

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CA Kuttappa appointed as new chief coach for men's boxing team; Vikas Krishan out of camp after professional plunge

CA Kuttappa has taken over as India's chief boxing coach at the ongoing national camp from which star pugilist Vikas Krishan (75kg) was left out following his professional plunge

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Ligue 1: Paris Saint-Germain striker Timothy Weah to leave club for six-month loan in January

Since making his international debut in March, Timothy Weah has chalked up more appearances for the US than for Paris Saint-Germain.

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LISTEN: Full script of Episode 111 of Spodcast where we discuss Mark Taylor's comments on Virat Kohli, Mumbai's draw against Saurashtra and more

Here's the full script of today's Spodcast where we discuss Mark Taylor's comments on Virat Kohli, Mumbai's exciting draw against Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy and more.

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Cheat India song 'Dil Mein Ho Tum' charts Emraan Hashmi, Shreya Dhanwanthary's blossoming romance

Cheat India song Dil Mein Ho Tum is the revamped version of Bappi Lahiri and Kishore Kumar's classic number from 1987 film Satyamev Jayate

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Simmba song 'Mera Wala Dance' sees Ranveer Singh, Ajay Devgn revive the Singham swagger

Mera Wala Dance is a crossover of two Rohit Shetty narratives - that of Singham and Simmba

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Deepika, Ranveer at Simmba screening; Priyanka, Nick celebrate Christmas: Social Media Stalkers' Guide

Deepika Padukone attended the screening of Ranveer Singh's Simmba; Celebrities like Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas shared moments of their Christmas celebrations on social media.

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Sara Ali Khan, Kartik Aaryan to reportedly share screen space in Imtiaz Ali's Love Aaj Kal sequel

Sara Ali Khan made headlines when she expressed her desire to date fellow actor Kartik Aaryan on Koffee with Karan season 6

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Made In China: Rajkummar Rao, Mouni Roy film gets new release date, will hit screens on 30 August 2019

Made In China makers wanted to avoid a clash with Saaho, Mission Mangal, Batla House

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Avengers: Endgame theory predicts clash of the titans with Hulk vs Thanos; Can Rocket's tool save Tony Stark?

Is Secret Wars the actual Endgame for Russo brothers? Is Avengers: Endgame basically Iron Man 4? Here are all the popular theories that have been doing the rounds over the past week.

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Firstpost Spodcast Episode 111: Mark Taylor's comments on Virat Kohli, Mumbai's draw against Saurashtra and more

In today's podcast, we discuss Mark Taylor's comments on Indian captain Virat Kohli, Mumbai's exciting draw against Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy and more.

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Indian golfer Jyoti Randhawa arrested in Uttar Pradesh on poaching charges

A professional golfer since 1994, Jyoti Randhawa plays on the Asian Tour and was once ranked in the top 100 in the world golf rankings.

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NBA: LeBron James goes off injured in Los Angeles Lakers' surprise rout of Golden State Warriors

LeBron James grabbed at his left groin area with 7:51 left in the third after slipping under the Warriors' basket while trying for a loose ball.

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How KGF's success widened the market for crossover films, and put Kannada cinema on national pedestal

The success of Kannada film KGF, which was released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam, has proved that audiences are keen to accept crossover content.

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KGF: Chapter 1 box office collection - Hindi version of Yash's Christmas release earns Rs 4.30 cr on Day 5

Yash-starrer KGF: Chapter 1 surpassed its opening day collections on Day 5, raking in Rs 4.30 cr for its Hindi version

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Tiger Shroff on his role in Student of the Year 2: 'I'm the underdog in the film'

Tiger Shroff will be seen next in Student of the Year 2 as well as Baaghi 3.

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Decoding Andhadhun: Sriram Raghavan, co-writer Pooja Ladha Surti on putting together the best film of 2018

Slow-cooked and patiently written, Andhadhun has left audiences intrigued with its open-ended conclusion and multi-layered plot.

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Aquaman box office collection: Jason Momoa's DC superhero film crosses $500 million mark globally

Aquaman was not the only film which was viewed over the weekend, Mary Poppins Returns, featuring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda was one of the major attractions for audiences

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The Innocent Man review: This true crime docu-series isn't Netflix's best, but compelling nonetheless

Based on John Grisham's non-fiction book of the same name, The Innocent Man - Netflix's new true crime docu-series - travels to the town of Ada, Oklahoma, to uncover gruesome happenings dating back to the 1980s, and the effects those events continue to have on some present-day residents

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Koffee with Karan season 6: Kriti Sanon, Kartik Aaryan to debut on Karan Johar's celebrity chat show

Koffee with Karan season 6 will have actors Kriti Sanon and Kartik Aaryan sharing the couch of the celebrity talk show for the first time.

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Zero box office collection: Shah Rukh, Anushka, Katrina starrer earns Rs 12.75 cr on Christmas Day

Zero witnessed an upward growth in collections on Christmas, bringing its total to Rs 81.32 cr on its fifth day

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Sanjay Dutt to feature in six films in next two years, including Kalank, Panipat, Tulsi Das, Prassthanam

With Kalank, Shamshera, Sadak 2 and other projects, Sanjay Dutt seems to be reviving the 90s Bollywood custom of doing several films a year

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Thackeray: CBFC objects to three dialogues in Balasaheb's biopic starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Thackeray, based on the life and times of Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray has been directed by Abhijit Panse.

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NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo stars in Bucks' win over Knicks; James Harden nets 41 points to lead Rockets to victory

Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 30 points and 14 rebounds as the high-scoring Milwaukee Bucks took their frustrations out on the New York Knicks.

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Former Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores named head coach of Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua

Quique Sanchez Flores will bring a five-strong backroom team to Shanghai Shenhua, including assistant coaches Antonio Diaz and Dean Austin.

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Premier League: Tottenham set to brace for impact as in-form Son Heung-min's Asian Cup departure draws nearer

Son Heung-min's absence will still be felt with Son set to miss league meetings with Fulham, Watford and Newcastle United, if South Korea advance to the Asian Cup final.

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Premier League: Pep Guardiola's Manchester City travel to Leicester in desperate need of positive result after Crystal Palace defeat

Pep Guardiola faces several selection dilemmas over a holiday period which also includes a trip to a suddenly resurgent Southampton before the showdown with Klopp.

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Premier League: Liverpool look to Virgil Van Dijk for defensive leadership as Rafael Benitez makes Anfield return

Liverpool's solid defending, helped by Virgil Van Dijk's acquisition means they do not have to score as freely to win games, although they are coming up with the goals when needed.

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PBL 2018-19: Hyderabad Hunters storm to victory over Chennai Smashers despite PV Sindhu's loss to Ji Hyun Sung

Hyderabad Hunters surged to victory over Chennai Smashers despite PV Sindhu's loss to Sung Ji Hyun, as South Korean pair Kim Sa Rang and Eom Hye Won beat Chris Adcock and Gabby Adcock 14-15, 15-13, 15-14 to ensure a resounding win for Hyderabad.

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Pro Kabaddi 2018: Maninder Singh becomes fastest player to reach 500 points as Warriors win; Steelers, Thalaivas play out draw

Bengal Warriors have already qualified for the playoffs while Telugu Titans ended their campaign with a defeat. Bengal Warriors got off to a flying start with Jang Kun Lee getting a super raid in the second minute.

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Premier League: Manchester United players looking forward to playing at Old Trafford, says coach Ole Gunnar Solksjaer

Ole Gunnar Solksjaer's spell in charge until the end of the season got off to a dream start as United threw off the shackles, that led to turgid football and deteriorating results under Jose Mourinho

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Pro Kabaddi 2018, Bengal Warriors vs Telugu Titans, Match Highlights: Maninder Singh shines as Bengal Warriors win

Catch Live score and updates from the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) encounter between Bengal Warriors and Telugu Titans.

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From Naomi Osaka's US Open win to Ada Hegerberg's historic Ballon d'Or, a look at women's accomplishments in sport from 2018

A look back at the accomplishments of women around the world in the realm of sport over the course of 2018.

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Pro Kabaddi 2018, Haryana Steelers vs Tamil Thalaivas, Match Highlights: Nail-biting match ends in draw

Catch Live score and updates from the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) encounter between Haryana Steelers and Tamil Thalaivas.

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From Novak Djokovic's incredible comeback to Simona Halep's maiden Grand Slam title, a look at highlights from tennis in 2018

Here's a look back at some of the most important tennis stories from 2018 as we come to the end of an eventful year for the sport, which saw some familiar faces top the charts.

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AFC Asian Cup 2019: Indian captain Sunil Chhetri 'always knows where I am' on the pitch, says forward Jeje Lalpekhlua

India take on Thailand in their opening match of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 and Jeje Lalpekhlua sounded confident, saying his understanding with captain Sunil Chhetri would be key to India's campaign.

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PBL 2018-19: Hyderabad Hunters, Mumbai Rockets stand out in first round of matches as poor playing conditions plague NSCI leg

Hyderabad's PV Sindhu, fresh from her exploits in the World Tour finals in Guangzhou, kept her new-found composure at the end of the thrilling three-gamer, to win at 11-15, 15-8, 15-13;

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Ranbir, Kareena, Karishma, Saif Ali Khan, Taimur attend annual Kapoor family Christmas lunch

Kareena Kapoor along with Ranbir, Karisma along with Taimur and Saif Ali Khan attended the annual family lunch on Christmas.

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Watch: Salman Khan takes over the dance floor with brothers Sohail, Arbaaz at Christmas party

Salman Khan hosted a Christmas bash for his family and friends at his residence on 25 December

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Us trailer: Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke battle mysterious doppelgangers in Jordan Peele's Get Out follow-up

Us is scheduled to release on 15 March, 2019

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Takht: Karan Johar wanted film to be set in Mughal era for its 'love, lust, decadence, and violence'

Takht will be written by Hussain Haidry (dialogue) and Sumit Roy (screenplay, dialogue).

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Bigg Boss 12, 25 December, Day 100 written updates: Hina Khan, Juhi Parmar turn house into hotel for quirky task

The top six contestants of Bigg Boss 12 - Karanvir, Dipika, Deepak, Surbhi, Romil and Sreesanth - are getting ready for the finale race this week.

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Rohit Shetty on what makes Simmba different from Singham and working with Sara Ali Khan, Ranveer Singh

Simmba director Rohit Shetty talks about his leading lady Sara Ali Khan, working with Ranveer Singh and the future of Singham and Golmaal franchises.

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Shonar Pahar, Pupa, Ek Je Chhilo Raja: Here are the best Bengali films of 2018

In a year that witnessed several sub-par adaptations and crowd-pleasers, the Bengali films that remained memorable explored themes like euthanasia, troubled parent-child relationships and women's rights

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LISTEN: Full script of Episode 110 of Spodcast where we discuss MS Dhoni's selection for limited overs series, Pune City appoint Phil Brown as coach and more

Here's the full script of today's Spodcast where we discuss MS Dhoni's selection for limited overs series, Pune City appoint Phil Brown as coach and more.

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Sonam Kapoor on Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga: Felt this is the film dad and I should do together

Sonam Kapoor and Anil Kapoor will be sharing screen space for the first time in Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

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KGF: Chapter 1 box office collection - Hindi version of Yash-starrer mints Rs 12.1 cr in four days

KGF: Chapter 1 could recover the entire cost of the film, about Rs 80 crore, by Tuesday, trade experts claim

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Sonu Nigam says he is concerned about the country's anger: 'There has to be some decorum'

Sonu Nigam, who came under fire for his Pakisani musicians comment, said that things should be taken 'easy'.

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Rapper Nicki Minaj joins Angry Birds Movie 2 voice cast, alongside Peter Dinklage, Bill Hader

Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Bill Hader, Danny McBride, and Peter Dinklage will reprise their roles in Angry Birds Movie sequel

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Sara Ali Khan on Simmba: It's a Rohit Shetty, Ranveer Singh film but there is also a larger social message

Sara Ali Khan on life after Kedarnath, public reaction to her performance and her upcoming film, Simmba

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R K Laxman's Servants of India to be adapted into webseries 'with a contemporary twist' by Vishesh Bhatt

RK Laxman's Servants of India will be adapted by Vishesh Bhatt to suit the contemporary milieu, the director said in a statement.

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Shraddha Kapoor to don two different avatars in Chhichhore, also starring Sushant Singh Rajput

The first look of Nitesh Tiwari's Chhichhore was released in October, indicating that each actor will portray characters from two completely different generations.

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Kaatrin Mozhi to 2.0 and Ghajinikanth, how Tamil cinema used self-referencing for easy laughs in 2018

If you have ever taken even the slightest interest in Tamil cinema, you'd know by now that it's very closely embedded in society and vice versa.

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Watch: Deepika, Ranveer groove to Mika Singh numbers at Kapil Sharma-Ginni Chatrath's wedding reception

Deepika Padukone wore a bright pink saree while Ranveer Singh sported a black bandhgala

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Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas get The Simpsons treatment as artist recreates wedding photos

Priyanka Chopra had earlier said that the character of Apu had become the bane of her life as many questioned her why she didn't speak or behave similarly

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Firstpost Spodcast Episode 110: MS Dhoni's selection for limited overs series, Pune City appoint Phil Brown as coach and more

In today's podcast, we discuss MS Dhoni's selection for limited overs series, Pune City appoint Phil Brown as coach and more.

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PBL 2018-19: Pune 7 Aces lose to Awadhe Warriors despite Carolina Marin, Lakshya Sen's straight games win

Marin's match was Pune's trump match and her win meant that their side got the much-needed two points. Marin, who had lost her first game of the tournament against PV Sindhu, was under pressure to perform.

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Fantasy Premier League, Gameweek 19 tips: Milk Manchester United's post-Mourinho honeymoon; watch out for festive rotations

Get the best tips for Gameweek 19 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL)

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Rajkummar Rao on success of Stree, Omerta: Want every year to be mine, happy where cinema is going

Rajkummar Rao, who will be next seen in Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, said that he is happy with where cinema is heading

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Derry Girls review: Netflix's madcap, irreverent comedy about five Irish teens is the show you need to stream right now

In the very first episode of Derry Girls, we see the five teenagers who are its protagonists - Erin, Orla, Clare, Michelle, and James - seated in the headmistress' office at school. One by one, their parents rush in, to be informed that their wards were found in very odd circumstances involving a dead nun and detention.

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Kevin Spacey charged with felony sexual assault, posts bizarre video as Frank Underwood in response

Kevin Spacey has been charged with groping the 18-year-old son of a Boston TV anchor in 2016

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Koffee With Karan 6: 'Toodles' gang Malaika Arora, Kirron Kher to share couch on talk show

India's Got Talent judges Kirron Kher and Malaika Arora will be attending Koffee With Karan season 6

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Bigg Boss 12, 24 December, Day 99 written updates: Urvashi Rautela brings Christmas gifts for contestants

Since it's the Bigg Boss 12 finale week, nothing is going to come easy for the contestants, even the gifts they were about to receive

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#Metoo in India: 2018 has been an exhilarating, emancipating year for women in entertainment

What's not to love about women who throw off the shackles of celebrityhood to lend their voices to worthy causes, cuss, fight and love on their own terms?

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Watch - 'Challa', the new song from Uri: The Surgical Strike, shows Vicky Kaushal prepare for impending mission

Uri: the Surgical Strike will release in theatres on 11 January, 2019.

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NBA: Lakers star LeBron James apologises for 'getting that Jewish money' post on Instagram

LeBron James has apologized for posting controversial song lyrics with the phrase getting that Jewish money on Instagram, where he boasts over 45 million followers.

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Serie A: Third-placed Inter Milan lack the cunning required to kill off a match, says head coach Luciano Spalletti

While Inter have been letting matches get away, Napoli have done exactly the opposite and have won their last three Serie A away games with a goal in the last 10 minutes.

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PBL 2018-19: Carolina Marin, Lakshya Sen win in straight sets as Pune 7 Aces beat Awadhe Warriors

Marin's match was Pune's trump match and her win meant that their side got the much-needed two points. Marin, who had lost her first game of the tournament against PV Sindhu, was under pressure to perform.

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European football talking points: Tottenham Hotspur show their class, Juventus take definitive step towards title and more

In England, favourites Manchester City faltered again. In Italy, Juventus all but confirmed yet another Scudetto while in Germany Borussia Dortmund raced to a six-point lead. Here are the major talking points from Europe

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Premier League: Liverpool and Manchester City are 'real contenders' in title race, says Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino, whose side are also chasing glory in the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup, has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United

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Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan out for six weeks after injuring foot in Carabao Cup defeat to Tottenham

29-year-old Henrikh Mkhitaryan will miss key league games against Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City as Arsenal continue their pursuit of a top-four place.

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Carabao Cup: Jermain Defoe presented with 2008 English League Cup winners medal ten years after Tottenham beat Chelsea in final

Jermain Defoe left White Hart Lane for Portsmouth less than a month before the game at Wembley, and had scored in the fifth-round victory over Manchester City.

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ISL 2018-19: FC Pune City announce former Hull City boss Phil Brown as their new manager till the end of the season

Indian Super League (ISL) franchise FC Pune City Monday announced Phil Brown as their new head coach for the remaining 2018-19 season.

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Premier League: Avoiding relegation will be 'another miracle' after being outspent by rivals, says Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez

Rafael Benitez's Newcastle are currently five points above the bottom three heading into the busy holiday period after last weekend's goalless draw with Fulham.

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Premier League: Heading into frenetic holiday period in first place counts for little, says Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool are four points clear at the summit going into their Boxing Day clash at home to Newcastle, with champions Manchester City second and Tottenham Hotspur six points adrift in third place.

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AFC Asian Cup 2019: India should go all-out against Thailand in opening fixture, says former player Renedy Singh

When India played last time in the Asian Cup in 2011, the team lost all their group matches (against Australia, South Korea and Bahrain). Skipper Sunil Chhetri is the only current player to feature in that team.

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In Spider-Man: Far from Home, Jake Gyllenhaal's character Mysterio won't be typical antagonist

Spider-Man: Far from Home is scheduled to release on 5 July, 2019.

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Killing Eve season 2: First look images reveal a vengeful Jodie Comer and remorseful Sandra Oh

Killing Eve stars Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer and Fiona Shaw in pivotal roles.

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Lady Bird stars Saoirse Ronan, Timothe Chalamet reunite in Wes Anderson's The French Dispatch

The French Dispatch has been described as "a love letter to journalists set at an outpost of an American newspaper in 20th-century Paris and centres on three storylines".

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Hockey World Cup 2018: Nobody has passion for hockey in my country, laments Pakistan coach Rehan Butt

Rehan Butt also took a dig at the chop-and-change approach to coaches, and admitted that such mindset makes him nervous as a coach.

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PBL 2018-19: Tommy Sugiarto tackles burden of expectations from Indonesia with help of world champion father Icuk

"My dad (Icuk) is a legend in the sport and also is a respected man in Indonesia. So, there is the pressure to perform, but my career is down to all the positive thinking I've learned from my father," says Tommy Sugiarto

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Five weightlifters including Olympic champions Oleksiy Torokhtiy, Ruslan Nurudinov suspended after reanalysis of 2012 urine samples

Ukrainian Oleksiy Torokhtiy, Olympic -105kg gold medallist six years ago, and Uzbek Ruslan Nurudinov, who won the same category in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, both tested positive for anabolic steroids.

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India's top-ranked tennis ace Prajnesh Gunneswaran sets sights on breaking into top 50 in world after best season

"2018 has been my best season. I'm looking to have a better 2019. I have given myself a good platform to push and I hope that happens," Prajnesh Gunneswaran, ranked 107 in the ATP rankings, said.

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NBA: Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant lift Warriors over Clippers in thriller; Lakers slump to defeat while Celtics beat Hornets

The Golden State Warriors won thanks to Steph Curry's game winner. Minnesota Timberwolves grabbed victory after Paul George missed a last-ditch three-pointer. Boston Celtics won, the Los Angeles Lakers lost. All the action from a gripping day in the NBA:

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Wonder Woman 1984: Gal Gadot shares emotional message as shooting wraps on Patty Jenkins' film

Wonder Woman 1984 will be set in the 80s and will also see the return of Steve Trevor, the superheroine's mortal love interest.

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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga: Anil Kapoor shares first look poster featuring Sonam on his birthday

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga also has Juhi Chawla and Rajkummar Rao as part of the cast.

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Chhapaak: Meghna Gulzar announces title of upcoming film with Deepika Padukone, Vikrant Massey

Meghna Gulzar's film, based on life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal, will be called Chhapaak.

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Zero box office collection: Shah Rukh-Katrina-Anushka film underperforms on opening weekend, earns 59.07 cr

Zero, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma released in cinemas on 21 December.

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Anil Kapoor, Karan Boolani on adapting Aravind Adiga's acclaimed novel Selection Day as Netflix series

Selection Day director Karan Boolani: We have tried to develop a story that can be consumed by a family and not isolate anybody

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Rapper Divine hopes Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy takes hip hop music to every corner of India

Rapper Divine, who is one of the inspirations for Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy, hopes the film brings more recognition to the hip hop culture.

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Gautham Menon starts shooting web series based on the life of Jayalalithaa, with Ramya Krishnan playing lead role

Gautham Menon plans to cover the life story of Jayalalithaa through thirty episodes.

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Ashutosh Rana, Madhur Bhandarkar voice support for Naseeruddin Shah: Everyone has the right to share their views

Naseeruddin Shah had previously spoken about mob violence, cow vigilantism and the state of law and order in India.

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Salman Ali wins Indian Idol 10; Zero stars Shah Rukh, Katrina, Anushka shake a leg with finalists

Indian Idol 10 was won by Salman Ali. Ankush Bharadwaj and Neelanjana were declared as runners-up.

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Bigg Boss 12 evicted contestant Somi Khan says she hopes 'a commoner like Deepak, Romil, Surbhi wins the trophy'

Bigg Boss 12 contestant Somi Khan after being evicted: "I don't hate anyone; there is no harsh feeling towards anyone."

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Rosogolla, the Nabin Chandra Sen biopic, is a warm-hearted ode to the beloved sweet

The rosogolla might well be the only Indian dessert, perhaps only Indian food item even, to have its own biopic.

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European football taking points: Tottenham Hotspur show their class, Juventus take definitive step towards title and more

In England, favourites Manchester City faltered again. In Italy, Juventus all but confirmed yet another Scudetto while in Germany Borussia Dortmund raced to a six-point lead. Here are the major talking points from Europe

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LISTEN: Full script of Episode 109 where we discuss Ravindra Jadeja's fitness, Tottenham Hotspur's title credentials and more

Here's the full script of today's Spodcast, where we discuss Ravindra Jadeja's injury situation, Tottenham Hotspur's fine form and more.

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Firstpost Spodcast Episode 109: BCCI clears air over Ravindra Jadeja's fitness, Tottenham Hotspur underline title credentials and more

In today's Spodcast, we discuss Ravindra Jadeja's injury situation, Tottenham Hotspur's fine form and more.

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MLS champions Atlanta United hire former Ajax, Inter Milan manager Frank de Boer as head coach

One of his country's finest defenders, Frank de Boer featured in two World Cups and three European Championships for the Netherlands.

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Koffee with Karan 6: SS Rajamouli, Prabhas, Rana Daggubati discuss success of Baahubali, their personal lives

The latest episode of Koffee with Karan season 6 featured Baahubali trio SS Rajamouli, Prabhas and Rana Daggubati.

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Jayam Ravi on his latest film Adanga Maru, the success of Tik Tik Tik, and returning for Thani Oruvan 2

Jayam Ravi explains why he didn't mind playing a cop again, how Adangamaru is a film born out of the necessity of the hour and reuniting with his brother Mohan Raja for Thani Oruvan 2.

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Aladdin: Will Smith says Genie in upcoming live-action remake will pay homage to Robin Williams

Will Smith said in an interview that he was initially "terrified" to accept the part of Genie in Aladdin, voiced by Robin Williams in the 1992 animated musical.

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Bigg Boss 12, 23 December, Day 98 written updates: Team Simmba surprises contestants with intriguing tasks

Simmba stars Ranveer Singh and Sara Ali Khan entered the Bigg Boss house, dancing to 'Aankh Maare' from their upcoming movie Simmba.

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How Radhika Apte went for the 'weirdest and most daring' roles in 2018 - and aced them all

Radhika Apte is one of a clutch of contemporary actresses that hold content above screen size or narrative length.

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Disney faces backlash for trademarking the Swahili phrase 'Hakuna Matata' from The Lion King

Hakuna Matata is a commonly used term in eastern and southern Africa. It loosely translates to "no worries".

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Premier League: Manchester United's Paul Pogba thanks Jose Mourinho for helping him 'improve as a person'

Pogba was stripped of vice-captaincy this season and dropped for the final three league games of Mourinho's tenure, but he said that he had no hard feelings towards the Portuguese.

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La Liga: Wissam Ben Yedder's late goal rescues a point for Sevilla against Leganes; Valencia edge past Huesca

Mikel Vesga's header looked set to earn Leganes a valuable victory but Wissam Ben Yedder sneaked in to score in the 91st minute and earn Sevilla a 1-1 draw.

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Bundesliga: Yannick Gerhardt extends Wolfsburg's unbeaten run with late winner in five-goal thriller; Hoffenheim held by Mainz

Wolfsburg extended their unbeaten run to six matches and climbed to fifth in the Bundesliga table after Yannick Gerhardt's late goal sealed a thrilling win at strugglers Augsburg.

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Premier League: Scintillating Tottenham Hotspur hit Everton for a six to underline title credentials

Tottenham Hotspur showed why manager Mauricio Pochettino is a wanted man by thrashing Everton 6-2 at Goodison Park on Sunday to close to within six points of Premier League leaders Liverpool.

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EFL Championship: Leeds United's Kemar Roofe scores 95th minute winner against Aston Villa to power club into first place

Quick-fire goals from Jack Clarke and Pontus Jansson brought Leeds level before Roofe's slick finish at the death sealed a thrilling victory.

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Ligue 1: Brazilian defender Thiago Silva becomes latest Paris Saint-Germain player to be burgled during a match

A few weeks before Thiago Silva's robbery, burglars broke into the apartment of striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting while he was in action for PSG against Liverpool in the Champions League.

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La Liga: French defender Samuel Umtiti set to return to Barcelona to undergo treatment for knee injury

Samuel Umtiti missed 10 games in September and October before playing in a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid on 24 November.

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Pro Kabaddi League 2018: Dabang Delhi warm up for the playoffs with fine win over hosts Bengal Warriors

Bengal Warriors' unbeaten run in their home leg came to a halt after suffering a 31-37 loss against Dabang Delhi in a Pro Kabaddi League match in Kolkata on Sunday.

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Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen appoint Peter Bosz as head coach after sacking Heiko Herrlich despite good run of form

Leverkusen have given Bosz a contract until June 2020 and he will take charge after the Christmas holidays. The German league resumes on 18 January following the winter break.

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Premier League: Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer's smile has lifted mood, says Ashley Young

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Serie A: FC Internazionale Milan suspend Belgian midfielder Radja Nainggolan for tardiness

The club have given no further details of the reasons behind Nainggolan's suspension but according to the Italian press, the action has been sparked by the 30-year-old's habit of turning up late for training.

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PBL 2018-19: Indonesian shuttler Tommy Sugiarto loses focus and match as tsunami causes destruction back home

"It's a piece of sad, sad news for Indonesia. I pray for Anak (child of Krakatoa) and the country. I was there just two months ago. The news is devastating," says Tommy Sugiarto.

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Pro Kabaddi 2018, Bengal Warriors vs Dabang Delhi, Match Highlights: Delhi beat Warriors to finish third in Zone A

Catch Live score and updates from Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) encounter between Bengal Warriors and Dabang Delhi

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NBA Rundown Week 10: LeBron James-Anthony Davis make heads turn with dinner, Boban Marjanovic's facepalm and more

Here are the bits and bobs from another week in the NBA

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Year in review 2018: With 2020 Tokyo Olympics in sight, javelin star Neeraj Chopra looks to build on past success

Fame and adulation can be tough to handle for most twenty-year-olds but his family is happy that Neeraj has managed to shrug off the distractions targeting an Olympic medal with a monk-like dedication.

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Rihanna confirms she will release new music in 2019, three years after last album Anti

Rihanna revealed plans to release a new album in 2019 during an interaction with fans on Instagram.

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Ranveer Singh wants to do Andaz Apna Apna 2, teases new project with Lootera director Vikramaditya Motwane

Ranveer Singh will be seen next in Simmba as well as Gully Boy.

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Johnny Depp will not play Jack Sparrow in upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean reboot, confirms Disney producer

Johnny Depp will not return as his iconic character Captain Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Disney's film production chief Sean Bailey has confirmed.

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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Kiernan Shipka wraps filming season two of Netflix series

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina season two started filming in October.

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KGF: Chapter 1 box office collection - Hindi version of Yash-starrer rakes in Rs 3 cr on Day 2

The Hindi version of KGF: Chapter 1, starring Yash, Ramya Krishna, Anant Nag and Achyuth Kumar, earned Rs 2.10 cr on its opening day.

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Naseeruddin Shah and the importance of speaking out regardless of backlash, bullying

Not everyone in Bollywood can be expected to show the fortitude we've come to expect from men like Naseeruddin Shah, and they mustn't be vilified for their choices.

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The Crown: Netflix provides fresh glimpse of Olivia Coleman as Queen Elizabeth, Tobias Menzies as Prince Phillip

The Crown will also see Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip and Ben Daniels as Antony Armstrong-Jones.

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Zero box office collection: Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif's film earns Rs 18 cr on Day 2

Zero, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma, earned Rs 20.14 crore on its opening day.

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Amazon Prime and self-censorship: Understanding the streaming service's selective sanitising of its original content

For Amazon, full frontal female nudity, violence and gore seem to be fine. What isn't fine, however, is male nudity and questionable behavior with cows.

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Anupam Kher on Naseeruddin Shah's comments about Bulandshahr violence: 'How much more freedom do you need?'

Anupam Kher said that Naseeruddin Shah's recent comments were his personal views and not the truth.

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Malala Yousafzai praises Shah Rukh Khan's performance in Zero: You are the best; I hope we can meet in person

Malala Yousafzai, in a video message, praised Shah Rukh Khan's performance in the Aanand L Rai directorial.

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NBA: Jonas Jerebko stars from the bench in Warriors' win over Mavericks; 76ers see off injury-hit Raptors

On a team that features Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, it was Jerebko receiving a massive ovation as he departed in the fourth quarter.

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Russian doping scandal whistleblower's attorney says WADA will lose integrity if RUSADA is not banned

WADA gave the Russians a conditional release from the ban in September but one of the requirements was full access to data at the Moscow lab but that did not happen.

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Bigg Boss 12, 22 December, Day 97 written updates: Simmba stars Ranveer, Sara Ali enter the house

Bigg Boss season 12's last Weekend ka Vaar saw Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan and Rohit Shetty enter the Bigg Boss house

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The Marvelous Mrs Maisel: Amazon Prime US warns Indian team against self-censorship of international content

Amazon Prime India had been warned by the American division of the OTT platform to only practice self-censorship on its homegrown content.

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Podcast roundup: From The Art Newspaper to SI Media and The Urbanist, the best this week

How do you pick the podcast that's most worth your while? Voila - our weekly curated playlist.

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Podcast roundup: The best this week, from Radio Hour to Stuff You Should Know and Marc Maron

When there is a podcast on nearly every subject under the sun, finding one to suit your interests may seem daunting. To help you tune into one that's really worth your while, here is our weekly list of curated podcasts.

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With Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Marvel powers Disney to $7+ bn global earnings in 2018

MCU films have become instrumental with more than 50% of 2018's annual sales coming from boundary-busting blockbusters such as Avengers: Infinity War and Black Panther.

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Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar praise government for reducing GST rates on film tickets

Bollywood actors including Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Aamir Khan, and filmmaker Karan Johar said the government's decision to reduce GST on cinema tickets will benefit the film industry and the audience.

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Podcast roundup: Our picks for the week, from Hilarious World of Depression to The Food Chain

When there is a podcast on nearly every subject under the sun, finding one to suit your interests may seem daunting. To help you tune into one that's really worth your while, here is our weekly list of curated podcasts

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Podcast roundup: From Wolverine to Dressed and Library Talks, here's our pick of the best this week

When there is a podcast on nearly every subject under the sun, finding one to suit your interests may seem daunting. To help you tune into one that's really worth your while, here is our weekly list of curated podcasts. From fiction, food, consciousness to Tim Gunn and Jaws- these podcasts cover it all.

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Podcast roundup: From No Such Thing As A Fish to Footnoting History, our pick of the best this week

How do you pick the podcast that's most worth your while? This is where our weekly curated playlist steps in; it's a lowdown on the best episodes from a selection of podcasts that deserve a listen

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Podcast roundup: The week's best, from Aquarium Drunkard to Shakespeare and Company

Our lowdown on the best episodes from a selection of podcasts that deserve a listen this week. Ready to tune in?

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Podcast roundup: From Bite to ArtCurious and The History of Literature, our pick of the best this week

Here's our weekly lowdown on the best episodes from a selection of podcasts that deserve a listen. Ready to tune in?

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Podcast roundup: From The Flop House to Raw Material and The Rialto Report, our pick of the best this week

Here's our lowdown on the best episodes from a selection of podcasts that deserve a listen. Ready to tune in?

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Podcast roundup: From 30 For 30 to Limetown and THEMOVE, our pick of the best this week

Our weekly curated playlist is a lowdown on the best podcast episodes that deserve a listen. Ready to tune in?

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Podcast roundup: From Classical Classroom to Imagined Life and Proof, our pick of the best this week

When there is a podcast on nearly every subject under the sun, finding one to suit your interests may seem daunting. To help you tune into one that's really worth your while, here is our weekly list of curated podcasts.

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Podcast roundup: The best this week, from Broken Record to Ghibliotheque and 2 Dope Queens

Our weekly curated playlist offers a a lowdown on the best episodes from a selection of podcasts that deserve a listen

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Podcast roundup: The best this week, from Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend to Villains and The Axe Files

When there is a podcast on nearly every subject under the sun, finding one to suit your interests may seem daunting. To help you tune into one that's really worth your while, here is our weekly list of curated podcasts.

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Podcast roundup: From Everything is Alive to Bodega Boys and Bon Apptit Foodcast, our pick of the best this week

When there is a podcast on nearly every subject under the sun, finding one to suit your interests may seem daunting. To help you tune into one that's really worth your while, here is our weekly list of curated podcasts.

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Patio Unplugged: The Pinestone Project's Float Through To You speaks of hope amid darkness

For their session with Patio Unplugged, The Pinestone Project played Float Through To You, a song about healing scars after a battle with one's inner demons

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Magnetic Fields 2018 offered more than just electronic music, though two star attractions were no-shows

The electronic music that played at Magnetic Fields was dance-y, and many artists included popular songs like Saat Samundar and Jimmy Jimmy in their line-up

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High school referee who ordered black wrestler to cut dreadlocks before bout suspended after online backlash

A referee named Alan Maloney, who is white, apparently had ordered Andrew Johnson to cut off his hair, according to local media reports.

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Ligue 1: Kylian Mbappe's lone goal helps Paris Saint-Germain egde past Nantes; AS Monaco stunned by bottom side Guingamp

Kylian Mbappe stole in at the far post in the 67th minute for his 13th league goal of the season, making him France's top scorer with Neymar away on holidays in Brazil.

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Bundesliga: Franck Ribery's brace against Eintracht Frankfurt propels Bayern Munich to second place; RB Leipzig win thriller

After more than a decade at Bayern, Ribery made another strong argument for an extension to his contract, which expires in June, with a double in Frankfurt.

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La Liga: Lionel Messi, Ousmane Dembele score against Celta Vigo to maintain Barcelona's lead; Atletico Madrid see of Espanyol

First-half goals from Ousmane Dembele and Lionel Messi were enough to move Barcelona up to 37 points and keep them one step ahead of Atletico Madrid.

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Serie A: Mario Mandzukic's lone goal helps Juventus pile on misery on Roma; AC Milan drop out of top four

Mario Mandzukic scored the only goal for Juventus to dump further hurt on crisis club Roma and keep the champions unbeaten and on track for an eighth straight Serie A title.

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Club World Cup 2018: Real Madrid thrash underdogs Al Ain 4-1 to win third successive title

Real Madrid have now won a record four Club World Cup titles, pulling one clear of arch-rivals Barcelona.

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Premier League: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer heaps praise on 'good' Manchester United players after 5-1 thumping of Cardiff

Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had just two days to prepare his players for his first match as caretaker manager.

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Premier League: Manchester United start Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's tenure with 5-1 thrashing of Cardiff City

Not since Alex Ferguson's final game in charge had United scored five goals in a single Premier League game and the Red Devils looked a side transformed from the turgid football of Jose Mourinho

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I-League 2018-19: Real Kashmir blow title race wide open with narrow win over leaders Chennai City FC

Debutants Real Kashmir FC pepped up the I-League title race, inflicting the season's first defeat on table toppers Chennai City FC following a late penalty conversion by Abednego Kofi Tetteh in Coimbatore on Saturday.

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Pro Kabaddi League 2018: Bengal Warriors thrash Patna Pirates to qualify for playoffs; UP Yoddha edge U Mumba to stay alive

Bengal Warriors dished out an absolute hammering to Patna Pirates as they beat them 39-23

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Premier League: Crystal Palace shock Manchester City; Chelsea suffer first home defeat of season against Leicester City

Manchester City slumped to a second defeat in three Premier League games to hand Liverpool an early Christmas present in the title race as Crystal Palace shocked the Etihad with a 3-2 win on Saturday.

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Pro Kabaddi 2018, Bengal Warriors vs Patna Pirates, Match Highlights: Warriors qualify after beating Pirates

Catch Live score and updates from Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) clash between Bengal Warriors and Patna Pirates

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Pro Kabaddi 2018, U Mumba vs UP mYoddha, Match Highlights: Yoddha stay alive with vital win

Catch Live score and updates from Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) encounter from U Mumba and UP Yoddha

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Premier League: Arsenal ride on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's brace to see off Burnley, return to winning ways

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as Arsenal returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory against Burnley on Saturday as Mesut Ozil was restored to the starting line-up as captain.

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Year in review 2018: From Shubhankar Sharma's win at Maybank Championship to return of Rahil Gangjee, top moments in Indian golf

From Shubhankar Sharma's final round 62 to win Maybank Championship to the return of Gangjee here are some of the highlights of Indian golf in 2018

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AFC Asian Cup 2019: India will face their toughest test against host nation UAE, says former defender Gouramangi Singh

India start their AFC Asian Cup campaign on 6 January when they take on Thailand. They will play UAE on 10 January followed by the match against Bahrain on 14 January.

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NBA: Lakers' LeBron James rejects Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry's tampering accusation over comments on Anthony Davis

Davis has been the subject of trade rumours recently, and Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry told reporters morning that he believed LeBron's comments should count as tampering.

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Dhanush announces new feature Asuran, will be actor's fourth collaboration with Vetrimaaran

Asuran will be the fourth collaboration between Dhanush and Vetrimaaran

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GST council reduces tax on cinema tickets; Producers Guild of India calls it 'progressive step'

Producers Guild of India president Siddharth Roy Kapur said that slashing of GST on cinema tickets would 'help industry move forward positively'

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With hits like Stree, Badhaai Ho, Pari and Parmanu, 2018 belonged to the non-filmy filmmaker

Films like Stree, Badhaai Ho and Pari prove that stories have begun to take precedence over the star

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KGF: Chapter 1 box office collection- Hindi version of Yash-starrer mints Rs 2.10 cr on first day

KGF: Chapter 1, also released in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam has raked Rs 18.1 cr across India on its opening day

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Koffee With Karan: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, SS Rajamouli to feature in upcoming episode

Koffee With Karan's latest episode with team Bahubali revealed fun facts about Prabhas and Rana Daggubati

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Fast and Furious spinoff Hobbs and Shaw, featuring Dwayne Johnson, Idris Elba, Jason Statham, gets new title

Hobbs and Shaw will now be called Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

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KGF director Prashanth Neel on working with Yash, film's core idea, and sequel plans

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Deepika Padukone writes letter on her battle with depression: You're not alone, help's always available

Deepika Padukone's letter will be part of Elle India magazine's 22nd anniversary addition

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Beverly Hills, 90210 reboot reportedly in works with original cast Jennie Garth, Tori Spelling

Actor Tori Spelling had teased that Beverly Hills, 90210 was being developed by CBS TV Studios and tagged co-actor Jennie Garth in an Instagram post.

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Zero: SRK, Aanand L Rai make around 20 cuts to shorten run time of romantic drama

Shah Rukh Khan and Aanand l Rai were of the opinion that the film ought to be shorter in order to ensure more shows at multiplexes

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Naseeruddin Shah responds to being termed a 'traitor': What I said was as a worried Indian

Naseeruddin Shah had in the past, expressed his opinion on the Bulandshahr violence where an alleged cow slaughter incident led to the death of a police inspector

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Zero box office collection: Shah Rukh, Anushka Sharma, Katrina Kaif's film earns Rs 20.14 cr on opening day

Despite releasing across 4830 screens in the country, Zero underperformed on its opening day

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Watch: Yo Yo Honey Singh's comeback track Makhna is his signature peppy chartbuster

Yo Yo Honey Singh's Makhna features Singhsta, Sean, Alistair and Pinaki.

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NTR biopic: Balakrishna, Rana Daggubati, Vidya Balan on working under Krish's direction

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Elon Musk a Bollywood fan? SpaceX owner tweets a GIF from Ranveer Singh song 'Malhari'

Elon Musk's curious tweet even had fans suspecting that the billionaire may venture into investments in Bollywood

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NTR biopic trailer: Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vidya Balan chart the superlative journey of Andhra Pradesh actor-politician

The NTR biopic, directed by Krish, will be released in two parts, Kathanayakudu which will hit the screens on 9 January and Mahanayakudu, which will open on 24 January

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ISL 2018-19: Pritam Kotal set to rejoin ATK in January after Delhi Dynamos accept Rs 20 lakh transfer fee

Kotal, who was signed by the Dynamos ahead of the start of season four, represented Dynamos 24 times in the tournament, scoring a goal each in both the seasons.

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NBA: LeBron James slams NFL team owners, says league is run by 'old white men with slave mentality'

LeBron James was chatting with his business partner Maverick Carter, Los Angeles Rams star Todd Gurley and actor/rapper Ice Cube about NFL player protests over social injustice.

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NBA: LeBron James shakes of illness to help Lakers beat Pelicans; Kawhi Leonard leads Raptors to 'businesslike' win

LeBron James scored 22 points, handed out 14 assists and pulled down 12 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers posted their sixth straight home win.

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Sameer Verma overcomes physical obstacles to win titles in 2018, but lack of mental edge has let him down

Sameer Verma was the only Indian to make it to the eight-man field for the World Tour Finals.

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La Liga: Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos demands respect for coach Santiago Solari amid Jose Mourinho rumours

Jose Mourinho's tenure also deeply divided Real Madrid's supporters and players, and Ramos was among the most outspoken of the Portuguese coach's critics.

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Premier League: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's familiarity with Manchester United will be advantageous, says City boss Pep Guardiola

Manchester United appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as interim boss for the rest of the campaign after they sacked Jose Mourinho with the team sixth in the standings.

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NBA: Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul set to miss two weeks with hamstring strain

An MRI exam revealed a grade-2 strain, a day after Chris Paul was injured in the second quarter of the Rockets 101-99 loss to the Heat in Miami.

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Russian anti-doping agency on verge of suspension after WADA inspection team denied access to Moscow lab data

The five-member WADA team left the Moscow lab frustrated and without having retrieved any of the data in Laboratory Information Management System it had been promised access to.

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