Thursday, January 31, 2019

Barcelona lead the way in January transfer window as Premier League clubs make no major signings on deadline day

While the window was relatively quiet in England, some of Europe's biggest names made moves, mostly well before deadline day, with Barcelona leading the way.

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Premier League: Leicester City sign Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans on loan from AS Monaco until end of season

Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans joined Leicester on loan from Monaco until the end of the season on Thursday.

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Premier League: Former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch joins Burnley from Stoke City on short-term deal until end of season

Peter Crouch is back in the Premier League after the former England striker joined Burnley from Stoke on Thursday.

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La Liga president urges UEFA to block election of Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi to executive committee

La Liga president Javier Tebas has urged UEFA to block the election of Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi to its executive committee.

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ISL 2018-19: Resolute Mumbai City FC set to take on attacking powerhouse FC Goa in a clash of contrasting philosophies

A victory for Jorge Costa's Mumbai City FC will virtually seal a spot in the top four while a defeat for FC Goa will make things more complicated for Sergio Lobera's side.

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LaLiga: Barcelona strike 12 million deal for Atletico Mineiro's Emerson, joins Real Betis on loan until end of season

Barcelona have announced the signing of Emerson from Atletico Mineiro but the 20-year-old Brazilian will play for Real Betis on loan until June.

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FA approves former England captain David Beckham's application to become director of non-league club Salford City

David Beckham will be unveiled as co-owner of Salford City on Saturday after the Football Association approved his application to become a director of the non-league club

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ITF announces La Liga as sponsors for Davis Cup finals, says cross-sport partnership will widen tennis' reach

La Liga will sponsor tennis' Davis Cup finals under the tournament's new guise led by Barcelona player Gerard Pique's investment group, the ITF announced.

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Champions League: Robert Lewandowski's absence not a problem for Bayern Munich, says coach Niko Kovac

Bayern Munich, who face Liverpool away in a mouth-watering Champions League last-16 tie next month, insist it is not a problem having no direct back-up to their deadly centre-forward striker Robert Lewandowski.

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Premier League: Emile Smith-Rowe, Reece Oxford continue trend of UK youngsters heading to Bundesliga clubs

Emile Smith-Rowe and Reece Oxford joined the trend of UK youngsters heading for the Bundesliga as the pair signed loan deals with separate German clubs.

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Coppa Italia: Lazio progress to semi-finals after dramatic penalty shootout win over Inter Milan

Mauro Icardi's penalty in extra-time forced a shoot-out, but Radja Nainggolan missed as Lazio eliminated Inter Milan to reach the Coppa Italia semi-finals.

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Copa del Rey: Karim Benzema nets brace against Girona to power Real Madrid into semi-finals

Karim Benzema fired Real Madrid into the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey by scoring twice in a 3-1 win over Girona.

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St Petersburg Ladies' Trophy: Second-seed Kiki Bertens dispatches Ysaline Bonaventure to enter quarter-finals

The 27-year-old Kiki Bertens will next meet Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who upset sixth-seeded former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia 6-4, 6-4

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Premier League: Crystal Palace attacker Wilfried Zaha in danger of receiving extended ban from FA for improper conduct

Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha could receive an extended ban after the Football Association charged him with improper conduct for the way he reacted to being sent-off against Southampton

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Former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte keen to return to coaching, yet to receive offers in Italy

Italian coach Antonio Conte was sacked by Chelsea in July, despite leading the club to the FA Cup, with compatriot Maurizio Sarri taking over, and he is yet to take on another job

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Pro Wrestling League 2019: Haryana Hammers claim season 4 title with commanding victory over Punjab Royals

So dominating was Haryana Hammers' performance that Punjab Royals' Pro Wrestling League campaign ended even before their star player Bajrang Punia could take the stage

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Laureus 2018-19: Footballer Joe Thompson talks about beating cancer twice, realising long-standing Wembley dream and more

After beating cancer for the second time, Thompson made an emotional return to play for Rochdale in their FA Cup replay against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley, realising a dream of playing at the stadium.

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Premier League: Newcastle United sign Paraguayan midfielder Miguel Almiron from MLS side Atlanta

Midfielder Miguel Almiron has joined Newcastle from MLS outfit Atlanta, the Premier League side announced on Thursday, reportedly for a club-record fee

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ISL 2018-19: Gianni Zuiverloon, Rene Mihelic score to power Delhi Dynamos to victory over Kerala Blasters

Delhi broke the deadlock from a set-piece in the 29th minute. Mihelic's out-swinging delivery found Zuiverloon unmarked inside the box and the defender volleyed the ball home to give his team the lead

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I-League 2018-19: Real Kashmir FC, Churchill Brothers play out 1-1 draw to remain in title race

Farhan Ganie gave Real Kashmir the lead in the 55th minute but the league's top-scorer Willis Plaza - with 16 strikes so far - equalised for Churchill in the 70th minute as the two sides grabbed a point apiece from the match.

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Davis Cup Qualifier 2019: India hope Kolkata's grass is greener on their side as Italy come knocking

India's biggest advantage when they host Italy in the World Group qualifiers on Friday and Saturday will lie in the quick, low-bouncing grass-court, which has been India's go-to surface historically in Davis Cups.

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ISL 2018-19: League-leaders Bengaluru FC rope in Luis Manuel Villa, Chencho Gyeltshen joins Neroca on loan

Chencho Gyeltshen will be joining the Neroca camp in Bhubaneswar and it remains to be seen if he would play against Indian Arrows on Friday

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Premier League: French attacker Anthony Martial signs new five-year contract with Manchester United

23-year-old Frenchman Anthony Martial has made 162 appearances and scored 46 goals since making his debut for the club against Liverpool in September 2015

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Premier League: Barcelona's Denis Suarez reunites with former boss Unai Emery after moving to Arsenal on loan

Arsenal announced the signing of Spain international Denis Suarez on loan for the rest of the season on Thursday's transfer deadline day

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Jungle: Tom McFarland and Josh Lloyd-Watson on 'For Ever', capturing the imagination of their audience

Jungle, best known for their sublime mix of soul, funk, dance and pop that's half-nostalgic but also refreshing, are in India on the back of releasing their second album For Ever.

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Aamir Khan on Thugs of Hindostan failure: Audience has full right to be harsh in their criticism

Aamir Khan said he's aware there are people who liked the film but wouldn't want to be judgemental towards those who didn't.

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Manikarnika box office collection: Kangana Ranaut's Rani Laxmibai biopic mints Rs 61.15 cr in first week

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi crossed the Rs 60 crore mark after collecting Rs Rs4.25 crore on Thursday.

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Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged S8: Sonu Nigam to enchant viewers with a line-up of timeless ghazals

"Royal Stag Barrel Select MTV Unplugged is an amazing platform to translate raw emotions into music and convey it to the music lovers in the purest form," says Sonu.

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Ekta Kapoor, Tusshar's father Jeetendra applauds his children's decision to choose surrogacy

As Ekta Kapoor welcomed her first child via surrogacy, her father and actor Jeetendra revealed that the newborn has been named after his grandfather.

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Dolor y Gloria trailer: Pedro Almodvar unites Penlope Cruz, Antonio Banderas in a touching narrative

The narrative of Dolor y Gloria focuses on an aging filmmaker who reminisces about the major figures in his life.

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Mary Queen of Scots movie review: Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie's period drama falls flat in its execution

Mary Queen of Scots fictionalises true events; anyone who has seen a couple of costume dramas would be able to figure out reality from souped up fiction.

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Ryan 'Deadpool' Reynolds and Hugh 'Wolverine' Jackman finally end their hilarious faux social media feud

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's social media 'rivalry' began when the former began convincing an overtly reluctant Jackman for a Deadpool-Wolverine crossover.

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Serial Chiller: From family melodramas to romantic comedies, who is watching Tamil television?

One would expect that Tamil cinema's creative cousin - television - would get half as much, if not the same attention. However, there is very little conversation around Tamil television, forget any scholarly/serious intervention.

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Firstpost at Sundance: Netflix's Velvet Buzzsaw turns from artworld satire into campy, supernatural slasher

After his powerful allegory of media sensationalism and opportunistic capitalism in The Nightcrawler (2014), writer-director Dan Gilroy turns his attention to the LA art industrial complex and all its shallow, snooty patrons, critics and artists in his new film, Velvet Buzzsaw.

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Fatima Sana Shaikh reacts to rumours of link-up with Aamir Khan: Don't want people to assume wrong things

Fatima Sana Shaikh stated that the entire concept of a "bunch of strangers" whom she had never met, writing things about her, used to unnerve her.

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Polar movie review: This Netflix action film relies too much on Mads Mikkelsen to lift it out of mediocrity

In Polar, Mads Mikkelsen lends an emotional gravitas to an otherwise run-of-the-mill hitman character the writers present him with.

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Anil, Arjun Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh and others take Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga challenge

Bollywood personalities take up the Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga challenge.

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Peranbu movie review: Mammootty gives one of his most mature performances in a devastatingly beautiful film

Walking out of Peranbu leaves you with a feeling that is too hard to digest, yet gut-wrenchingly beautiful.

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Firstpost at Sundance: The unbridled sweetness of Troop Zero and the not-so-sweetness of Honey Boy

First impression on Bert & Bertie's Troop Zero and Alma Har'el's Honey Boy, which premiered at Sundance 2019

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Firstpost at Sundance: First impression reviews of dystopian thriller I am Mother; Naomi Watts' The Wolf Hour



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Isha Ambani on Vogue cover; Kim Kardashian throws birthday party for daughter: Social Media Stalkers' Guide

Isha Ambani is the February cover girl of Vogue India; Kim Kardashian hosted an Alice in the Wonderland birthday party for youngest daughter Chicago West.

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EKta Kapoor names her son Ravie; says, 'I can't wait to begin this new journey'

A few years back, Ekta Kapoor's brother Tusshar also took the surrogacy route. He became a father to son Laksshya in 2016.

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Former Olympic champion Sebastian Coe wants to run for second term as IAAF president, says he should be given chance

Former Olympic champion Sebastian Coe on Thursday all but confirmed that he would run for a second term as President of the International Association of Athletics Federations

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Dev is largely based on Karthi's character his journey in the film, says director Rajath Ravishankar

Debutant director Rajath Ravishankar grabbed everyone's attention with the impressive teaser and trailer of Dev featuring Karthi in the titular role.

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Why the controversial Michael Jackson documentary Leaving Neverland is an unavoidable cultural earthquake

2019 might be the year we finally face up to the possibility that Michael Jackson was a serial pedophile. It's hard to read the previous sentence, but it's time we did.

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Fans react to Ben Affleck's exit from standalone Batman film: 'Hope to see you back under the cowl one day'

Ben Affleck revealed that he was stepping down from his role as Batman from the upcoming Matt Reeves directed standalone film.

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Jason Segel, Dakota Johnson, Casey Affleck to feature in Gabriela Cowperthwaite's The Friend

The Friend is based on an award-winning article in the Esquire Magazine, which was also adapted by Brad Ingelsby

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Ashton Kutcher asks fans to 'just text me', tweets his phone number only to pull it down later

The 40-year-old actor Ashton Kutcher shared his phone number on Twitter saying he misses having real connections with people

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Kartik Aaryan's spokesperson denies actor being approached for Rakesh Sharma biopic

Kartik Aaryan, Sushant Singh Rajput and Vicky Kaushal are being named as the frontrunners for the Rakesh Sharma biopic after Shah Rukh Khan's alleged exit

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Toy Story 4: Tom Hanks wraps up final recording, says 'We rode like the wind, to infinity and beyond'

Since the first Toy Story movie in 1995, Tom Hanks has voiced vintage cowboy doll Sheriff Woody, making him a key component of the series.

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Yann Martel on his book The High Mountains of Portugal, and advice for budding writers

In a conversation with Firstpost at the Zee Jaipur Literature Festival 2019, Man Booker Prize winning-author Yann Martel spoke about his book The High Mountains of Portugal and his upcoming book based on the Trojan War; his writing process and advice for budding writers.

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The Haunting of Hill House actor Victoria Pedretti cast as female lead in Netflix's You season 2

Victoria Pedretti played the troubled Eleanor "Nell" Crain in The Haunting of Hill House.

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Sreenivasan's condition improves; Malayalam actor-director may be moved out of ICU in 24 hours

Malayalam actor, director and scriptwriter Sreenivasan, who was admitted to the ICU at the Medical Center Hospital in Ernakulam on 30 January, has been taken off the ventilator support.

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Netflix India takes a dig at Narendra Modi's PUBG reference with a Narcos: Mexico-inspired meme

In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech, Netflix shared a Narcos: Mexico-inspired meme, featuring Tenoch Huerta's character Rafael Caro Quintero.

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Captain Marvel pet cat Goose reportedly stole the show during advance screening of Brie Larson's film

According to Steven Weintraub, the Editor-in-Chief of Collider, after Captain Marvel ended, all people could talk about was Captain Marvel's pet feline.

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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, Mary Queen of Scots, Escape Room, Peranbu: Know Your Releases

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga is getting a lot of buzz owing to its honest take on homosexuality and finding acceptance within Indian families.

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Captain Marvel actress Brie Larson to appear on The Ellen Show; fans may get glimpse of new footage

Captain Marvel premieres in theaters on 8 March.

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Celebrating Berlinale Jury President Juliette Binoche and The Widow of Saint-Pierre, one of her more mainstream films

After Cate Blanchett was named President of the Jury at Cannes last year, another acclaimed actress, Juliette Binoche, is the President of the Jury at this year's Berlinale.

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Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen coach Peter Bosz banks on 'attacking game' as he faces Bayern Munich challenge

Bayer Leverkusen coach Peter Bosz faces his toughest challenge since his return to the Bundesliga when his team hosts champions Bayern Munich on Saturday

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Coppa Italia: Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri praises referee's decision to send him off during defeat to Atalanta

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri agreed with the referee's decision to send him off during his side's shock 3-0 defeat to Atalanta and suggested there was an air of inevitability about his team's first domestic defeat of the season.

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AFC Asian Cup 2019: Hosts United Arab Emirates lodge formal protest over eligibility of two Qatar players

Asian Cup hosts the United Arab Emirates have lodged a protest over the eligibility of two Qatari players, the Asian Football Confederation said on Thursday.

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Premier League: Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha apologises to teammates for getting sent off in draw with Southampton

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha has apologised to his teammates for getting sent off in his side's 1-1 draw with Southampton in the Premier League on Wednesday.

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Coppa Italia: AS Roma boss Eusebio Di Francesco insists he is not considering resigning after 7-1 humiliation against Fiorentina

AS Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco is not contemplating resigning after his team continued their roller-coaster season with a 7-1 defeat at Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.

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FA Cup: Brighton issue life bans to three supporters after 'serious disorder' following goalless draw with West Brom

Brighton and Hove Albion have banned three supporters for life for being involved in "serious disorder" during their goalless FA Cup draw with West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, the Premier League club said.

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Davis Cup Qualifiers 2019: Ramkumar Ramanathan to open India's campaign against Andreas Seppi of Italy

Country's second-ranked player Ramkumar Ramanathan will open India's campaign against Andreas Seppi in the first singles match of their Davis Cup qualifier against Italy, starting on Friday.

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Major League Soccer: Sebastian Giovinco blasts Toronto FC management, says he didn't leave for Al-Hilal for lucrative deal

Italian football star Sebastian Giovinco blasted Toronto FC management on Wednesday night, saying he doesn't trust the MLS team to tell the truth about his departure and that he was willing to take less money to stay in the city.

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Premier League: Bournemouth's Callum Wilson out for three weeks after undergoing minor knee operation

Bournemouth's top scorer Callum Wilson will be on the sidelines for three weeks after undergoing a minor knee operation, manager Eddie Howe has said.

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NBA: Karl-Anthony Towns' buzzer-beater helps Timberwolves beat Grizzlies in overtime; Jaylen Brown leads Celtics to victory

Karl-Anthony Towns sank a fade-away jump shot at the buzzer to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 99-97 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Firstpost Spodcast Episode 133: Manika Batra breaks into top-50 in table tennis rankings, Bengaluru FC's win in ISL and more

Today, we discuss Manika Batra becoming first Indian woman to break into table-tennis top-50, G Sathiyan reaching career-high 28, Bengaluru FC's win in ISL and more.

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Premier League: Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez joins Arsenal on loan with an option to buy until end of season

Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez is joining Arsenal on loan to the end of the Premier League season with an option to buy, the Spanish club said on Wednesday.

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LISTEN: Full script of Episode 133 where we discuss G Sathiyan, Manika Batra's rankings, update on Emiliano Sala and other results

Here's the full script of Spodcast, where we discuss the rankings of the Indian table tennis players, updates on missing striker Emiliano Sala, KL Rahul's inclusion and other results.

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Ligue 1: Nantes pay emotional tribute to 'warrior' Emiliano Sala during draw against Saint-Etienne at Stade de la Beaujoire

Nantes paid an emotional tribute to "warrior" Emiliano Sala at the Stade de la Beaujoire on Wednesday before their first match since their former striker's plane disappeared over the Channel last week.

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Former French Open finalist Sara Errani back in Italy's Fed Cup team after returning from ten-month doping ban

Former French Open finalist Sara Errani was named in Italy's Fed Cup team for their World Group II first round clash against Switzerland after returning from a ten-month doping ban

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Courtney Cox joins Instagram, shares first photo with Friends co-star Lisa Kudrow, Ellen DeGeneres

Courtney Cox shared a photograph with friends co-actor Lisa Kudrow and Ellen DeGeneres as her first Instagram post.

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Manikarnika: Director Krish and Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli engage in Twitter battle over directorial credits

Director Krish posted a series of screenshots from conversations with the Manikarnika crew, who supported his claim of shooting 75 percent of film.

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M Venkaiah Naidu on Uri: The Surgical Strike - Inspiring movie, showcases valour of Indian Army

Uri: The Surgical Strike also features Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal , Kirti Kulhari and Mohit Raina in pivotal roles.

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Ghajinikanth actress Sayyeshaa Saigal to reportedly marry Tamil actor Arya on 10 March in Hyderabad

The wedding of South film actors Arya and Sayyeshaa will take place in Hyderabad on 10 March

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Bryan Singer may pocket $40 mn from Bohemian Rhapsody despite being replaced as director

Bryan Singer, who has also been accused of rape and grave sexual misconduct, has a strong backend provision in his contract which could fetch him $40 million.

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Priyanka Chopra, Liam Hemsworth's Isn't It Romantic to stream on Netflix on 28 February

Priyanka Chopra will be sharing screen space with Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth and Adam DeVine in Isn't It Romantic.

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Peter Jackson to make new documentary from never-before-seen footage of The Beatles in studio

Peter Jackson said that the film will be based on roughly 55 hours of footage of The Beatles working on songs in the studio.

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Cline Dion's biopic The Power of Love in works, will be in vein of Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman

Cline Dion's biopic The Power of Love will be directed by Valerie Lemercier, who will also star as the Canadian singer in the film.

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Manjima Mohan on reuniting with Nivin Pauly in Mikhael, starring in Queen remake and Deverattam

While she didn't have a release in 2018, Manjima Mohan has lined up a bevy of interesting projects this year including the recently-released Malayalam film Mikhael

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Stephen King's iconic work The Stand to be made into 10-episode TV show by CBS

The series based on The Stand will be helmed, produced and written by Josh Boone.

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Shoojit Sircar likely to direct biopic on former George Fernandes; film will be produced by Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena leader and MP-turned-filmmaker will produce the biopic on George Fernandes, after bankrolling a biopic on Bal Thackeray.

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Roma: Alfonso Cuarn has developed into an able craftsman but does not have anything of significance to say

What critics respond to most is the look of a film and it is only in its 'look' that Roma comes up trumps; still, the look of a film is not something it is long remembered by.

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Bill Cosby's spokesperson alleges comedian was spied on by drone in Pennsylvania prison yard

Bill Cosby's spokesperson said that a drone was seen flying overhead while he was in the yard of his Pennsylvania prison last week.

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Neil Nitin Mukesh to play a paraplegic in brother Naman's directorial debut in Bypass Road

Neil Nitin Mukesh said the role was quite challenging for him, especially due to the genre of Bypass Road and his character in it

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Mammootty on upcoming Tamil film Peranbu: It's a unique story and will speak for itself

Mammootty's Peranbu had its premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam and subsequently at Shangai International Film Festival in 2018.

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Gurinder Chadha on Blinded by the Light, gender parity at Sundance Film Festival, and directing a Marvel movie

Gurinder Chadha's Blinded by the Light shined at the Sundance Film Festival and also bagged one of the biggest deals, selling to New Line for $15 million.

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Neeti Mohan to marry actor Nihaar Pandya on Valentines Day, reveals couple on The Kapil Sharma show

While Neeti Mohan is an established Bollywood singer, Nihaar Pandya recently made his debut with Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi.

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Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Paris Saint-Germain chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi to represent European Clubs Association on UEFA's executive committee

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi was elected to represent the European Clubs Association on UEFA's executive committee, the ECA said on Wednesday

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French League Cup: Lebo Mothiba's brace powers Strasbourg past Bordeaux to first major final since 2005

Lebo Mothiba scored twice as Strasbourg fought back to beat Bordeaux in the French League Cup last four to reach their first major final since 2005.

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Saint Petersburg Open: Defending champion Petra Kvitova outguns Victoria Azarenka in straight sets to reach quarter-finals

Australian Open finalist Petra Kvitova continued her strong run of form with a straight-sets win over former world number one Victoria Azarenka to reach the quarter-finals in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday.

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Premier League: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp inists his team were denied a 'clear penalty' in Leicester City draw

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted his team were denied a 'clear penalty' which could have given them victory and a seven-point lead in the title race.

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Copa del Rey: Lionel Messi, Philippe Coutinho star as Barcelona smash six goals past Sevilla to book semi-final spot

Lionel Messi believes Barcelona showed their appetite for the Copa del Rey by blowing away Sevilla to pull off a brilliant comeback and book their place in the semi-finals.

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Davis Cup Qualifier 2019: Ready or not, top guns gear up for revamped tournament as all roads lead to Madrid

The Davis Cup World Group Qualifiers will be played across the world, from China hosting Japan and Australia's tie against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the eastern end of the map, to Brazil's tie against Belgium and Colombia playing Sweden in the far west.

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Premier League: Heung-Min Son, Fernando Llorente's late strikes earn Tottenham Hotspur comeback win over Watford

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino praised his side's mentality after late strikes from Heung-Min Son and Fernando Llorente earned a dramatic win over Watford.

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Premier League: Maurizio Sarri questions his ability to motivate team after Chelsea slump to 4-0 defeat at Bournemouth

Maurizio Sarri questioned his ability to motivate Chelsea's spluttering stars after their humiliating 4-0 defeat at Bournemouth.

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Coppa Italia: Defending champions Juventus knocked out by Duvan Zapata-led Atalanta; Fiorentina thrash AS Roma 7-1

Four-time defending champions Juventus crashed out of the Coppa Italia with a defeat by Atalanta, as AS Roma suffered a humiliating 7-1 thrashing at the hands of Fiorentina.

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Premier League: Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool miss chance to go seven points clear at top after being held by Leicester City

Jurgen Klopp refused to be down-hearted despite his annoyance at being denied a strong second-half penalty claim in Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Leicester City.

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Manika Batra becomes first Indian woman to break into table-tennis top-50, G Sathiyan reaches career-high 28

Veteran Sharath Kamal, who was conferred with the Padma Shri last week, dropped three places to be 33rd in the men's singles standings, while Sathiyan rose to 28

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LaLiga: Prosecutors re-open investigation into Eric Abidal's liver transplant after evidence pointing to trafficked organ surfaces

The Spanish prosecutor initially reopened investigations into Abidal after Spanish media published tapes of the former Barca president, Sandro Rosell, suggesting that the club had illegally bought a liver for their defender

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Pro Wrestling League 2019: Rajneesh shines as Haryana Hammers beat Delhi Sultans to enter tournament final

Local boy Rajneesh clinched the men's 65kg category bout against Andrey Kviatkovski of Ukraine 9-3 to give the last year's finalists an unbeatable 5-2 lead over Delhi Sultans with two bouts remaining

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Bundesliga: Schalke 04 sign 18-year-old Welsh winger Rabbi Matondo from Manchester City

Matondo has already trained with his new team after completing a medical check at Gelsenkirchen-based Schalke, who face Manchester City in the last 16, first-leg, of the Champions League on 20 February

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ISL 2018-19: Chencho Gyeltshen's late goal takes Bengaluru FC back into first-place with win over NorthEast United

Chencho Gyeltshen smashed the second goal for Bengaluru FC in 71st minute after United striker Federico Gallego got the equaliser in the 60th minute

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AFC Asian Cup 2019: Confederation promises 'thorough investigation' after Qatar's victory in hostile semi-final

Plastic water bottles pelted the turf and several shoes were hurled, an Arab insult, as Qatar celebrated the second goal in Tuesday's 4-0 rout of the tournament hosts in Abu Dhabi

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Premier League: Eden Hazard may have to leave Chelsea to achieve potential, says manager Maurizio Sarri

Belgian attacker Eden Hazard's contract with the Premier League club expires in 2020 and he has so far refused to extend that deal despite Chelsea's efforts

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St Petersburg Ladies' Trophy: Maria Sharapova withdraws from tournament with right shoulder issue

31-year-old Maria Sharapova has been struggling back to elite fitness since watching from the sidelines during her 15-month doping ban that ended in 2017

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ISL 2019, Bengaluru FC vs NorthEast United, Highlights: Bengaluru return to first place through Chencho Gyeltshen winner

Catch Live score and updates from Indian Super League (ISL) encounter between Bengaluru FC and NorthEast United FC.

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British investigators believe seat cushions which washed up in France are 'likely' from missing Emiliano Sala plane

British investigators said on Wednesday it is "likely" that two seat cushions that washed up on the French shore this week are from the missing plane carrying footballer Emiliano Sala to Cardiff.

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Ligue 1: Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar out for 10 weeks with metatarsal injury; likely to miss first-leg against United

Neymar will not undergo an operation, with PSG saying the Brazilian had instead agreed on "a conservative treatment" that could see him return in time for the Champions League quarter-finals in April should they qualify

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Premier League: Paul Pogba issues warning against complacency to Manchester United teammates after Burnley draw

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer missed out on a ninth straight win as caretaker manager despite Pogba's penalty and a stoppage-time equaliser from Victor Lindelof as United dropped two points in the race for a top-four finish

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Davis Cup Qualifier 2019: Grass court makes tie tougher for us, says Italy captain Corrado Barazzutti

"The Italian team has not played a lot on grass but it is okay. We know we have to play very well," Italy's Davis Cup captain Corrado Barazzutti said.

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PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy included in TOP Scheme for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

India's leading badminton stars dominate the recently-released list of fresh inductees in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' (MYAS) flagship TOP Scheme.

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Aspiring TV actor Rahul Dixit allegedly commits suicide in Mumbai residence, father suspects foul play

Rahul Dixit was found hanging from his bedroom ceiling using a bedsheet by his live-in partner on Wednesday.

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Ekta Kapoor follows brother Tusshar's footsteps, reportedly welcomes her first child through surrogacy

Three years ago, Ekta Kapoor's brother Tusshar had embraced parenthood through surrogacy as well.

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Shamita Shetty registers FIR after alleged verbal abuse in Mumbai road rage incident

Shamita Shetty's driver was threatened and slapped after a biker collided with her car on Tuesday near Viviana Mall in Thane, Mumbai

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Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi- Kangana Ranaut's period drama surpasses Rs 50 cr mark on Day 5

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi has crossed the $2 million mark globally, with the highest earnings in the US and Canada markets.

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Uri: The Surgical Strike - Yami Gautam felicitated by BSF for her performance in Aditya Dhar's army film

Uri: The surgical Strike has succeeded in emulating the role the armed forces play in society, says Yami Gautam

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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan denies receiving FEMA notice from ED, calls smuggling claims 'bizarre'

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan denied receiving any notice from the ED, a day after it was reported that the singer had smuggled foreign currency out of India.

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Hollywood classic Gone With The Wind will return to US theatres for 80th anniversary on 28 February

Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable's iconic film Gone With the Wind will be screened on 28 February 28 and 3 March in participating locations

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Sonam Kapoor on sexual harassment claims against Rajkumar Hirani: Should reserve judgement on matter

Sonam Kapoor, who has voiced her support for the #MeToo movement in the past, said more understanding is needed about the movement.

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Soundarya Rajinikanth talks about adapting Kalki Krishnamurthy's epic novel Ponniyin Selvan into web series

"We will ensure to our best ability that there is stone unturned to bring alive this marvelous novel," says producer Soundarya Rajinikanth.

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Warner Bros locks June 2021 release for The Batman; Ben Affleck makes way for a younger Caped Crusader

Ben Affleck was previously set to star in the film following his performances in Justice League and Batman v. Superman

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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga could be an important film for inclusivity in mainstream Bollywood

Very few film trailers have gotten discussed as much in recent times, as the one for Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga.

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Firstpost at Sundance: Delhi Crime Story reconstructs 2012 gangrape case with sensitivity, not sensationalism

Sundance 2019: Delhi Crime Story director Richie Mehta, stars Shefali Shah and Rasika Dugal open up about their true crime docudrama about the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case.

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Gwyneth Paltrow sued by Utah-based doctor for $3.1 million over hit-and-run ski crash from 2016

Terry Sanderson, is suing actress Gwyneth Paltrow, ski instructor Eric Christiansen and Deer Valley Ski Resort for "negligent actions," seeking more than $3.1 million in damages.

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Delhi based singer Shivani Bhatia dies in road accident on Yamuna Expressway after car loses control

Shivani Bhatia, a singer based in Delhi, died following a fatal car accident on the Yamuna Expressway.

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Priyanka Chopra to produce and star in a film based on Ma Anand Sheela directed by Barry Levinson

Priyanka Chopra will also be seen in the upcoming romantic comedy Isn't It Romantic alongside Rebel Wilson and Liam Hemsworth.

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The Gandhi Murder does not demonise anyone and is an attempt to analyse historical facts, says director

The Gandhi Murder sets out to question who really played a role in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi and whether some conspiracy theories around the tragedy are indeed credible.

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Priyanka Chopra talks about Nick Jonas on Ellen show, Vidya Balan on Filmfare cover: Social Media Stalkers' Guide

From Priyanka Chopra's appearance on Ellen to Karan Johar's latest Dostana tweet, here's what is making news on social media.

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Davis Cup: 'We don't have room for excuses any more,' says non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi ahead of Italy clash

Non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi on Wednesday said there is no room for excuses in the Davis Cup Qualifier against Italy starting on Friday, especially after India got whatever it had desired

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Ramandeep Singh, Rupinder Pal Singh, SV Sunil set to return to action as Hockey Nationals begin in Gwalior

Ramandeep Singh, Rupinder Pal Singh, and SV Sunil missed the 2018 Hockey World Cup to injuries and will be keen to prove their worth at the Nationals.

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Sarvam Thaala Mayam movie review: A winning drama set in Chennai's casteist Carnatic music scene

Sarvam Thaala Mayam is a winning spectacle because of its perfect casting and AR Rahman's subtle music

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Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare, starring Bhumi Pednekar and Konkona Sen Sharma, wraps up shooting

Director Alankrita Shrivastava announced on Twitter that Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare shoot has been wrapped up.

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Soundarya Rajnikanth to produce series based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's epic novel Ponniyin Selvan

Soundarya Rajnikanth's series is currently under production.

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Britney Spears to make cameo in horror film Corporate Animals, starring Demi Moore

Britney Spears will be seen in Corporate Animals, which stars Demi Moore, Ed Helms and Jessica Williams.

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Alita: Battle Angel star Rosa Salazar on playing titular role, performance capture, and working with James Cameron

Rosa Salazar, who plays Alita, in James Cameron's magnum opus, says she wanted to show that a Latin actress can lead a big budget studio film.

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Bundesliga: Sandro Wagner leaves Bayern Munich to join Chinese Super League side Tianjin Teda for reported 5 million

Bayern Munich forward Sandro Wagner on Wednesday joined Tianjin Teda in the Chinese Super League (CSL) for a reported transfer fee of about five million euros.

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Ligue 1: Lyon forward Memphis Depay wants to join a 'big club like Real Madrid or Manchester City' in the summer

Lyon forward Memphis Depay wants a transfer this summer to a big club such as Real Madrid or Manchester City, he said in an interview published in a Dutch magazine on Tuesday

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#MeToo in South Korea: Court lengthens jail term for former speed skating coach in sexual abuse case

A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday nearly doubled jail time for a former speed skating coach convicted of hitting a two-time Olympic champion, citing a need to warn sports officials against the use of violence as a training tool.

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Premier League: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer salutes Manchester United's 'fantastic' fighting spirit despite draw against Burnley

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saluted Manchester United's fighting spirit as they rolled back the years with two goals in the final five minutes of a thrilling 2-2 draw against Burnley.

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Premier League: Manchester City's title hopes are still intact, says coach Pep Guardiola after defeat to Newcastle United

Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City's title hopes were still intact despite admitting Liverpool are poised to take a significant lead in their two-way battle for the Premier League crown.

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NBA: Pelicans shrug off multiple injuries to beat James Harden-led Rockets; Rudy Gay gives Spurs win with buzzer-beater

The New Orleans Pelicans shrugged off multiple injuries and uncertainty surrounding star Anthony Davis on Tuesday, rallying for a 121-116 NBA victory over the Houston Rockets.

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National cyclists made to sleep on floor with no hot water and storage facilities for bikes ahead of championships in Jaipur

Cyclists from various parts of India slept on the floor under cold conditions in Rajasthan, with no hot water and no storage facilities for their bikes before the National Cycling Championship.

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LISTEN: Full script of Episode 132 of Spodcast where we discuss 2020 T20 World Cup schedule, Indian women's hockey team's win and more

Here's the full script of Episode 132, where we discuss the schedule for next year's T20 World Cup, Indian women's hockey team's win over Spain, Russian chess grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik's retirement and other results, including Asian Cup and Premier League.

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Malayalam actor-cum-director Sreenivasan admitted to ICU after complaints of breathing issues

Sreenivasan's son announced that contrary to reports of a stroke, the veteran was admitted owing to variations in the blood sugar levels

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Rajinikanth's Petta earns Rs 200 cr worldwide; Telugu film F2 rakes in Rs 112 cr in 16 days

Petta is the third film of Rajinikanth to cross the Rs 100 cr mark in TN after Enthiran and 2.0.

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Ryan Reynolds to star in romantic comedy Shotgun Wedding, helmed by Pitch Perfect director Jason Moore

Ryan Reynolds will also be seen in 6 Underground and is voicing Detective Pikachu in Pokemon: Detective Pikachu.

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Zombieland sequel first look reveals Double Tap as title, Rosario Dawson as new cast member

The sequel will once again put the quartet on a chaotic journey to face off again evolved zombies, run into some new human survivors.

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Zack Snyder to make his directorial return after Justice League for Netflix's zombie thriller Army of the Dead

Zack Snyder, who last directed 2017's Justice League, withdrew from films to deal with the suicide of his daughter, Autumn in the same year in May.

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Manikarnika row: Kangana Ranaut's sister claims actress 'fought' to get Krish directorial credit

The Manikarnika row has thickened with Kangana Ranaut's sister accusing Krish of not letting his assistants and DoP work on the reshoots of the film

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Boney Kapoor to remake Ayushmann Khurrana, Neena Gupta's Badhaai Ho in Telugu and Tamil

Boney Kapoor has announced that he would remake Badhaai Ho and Pink in Tamil and Telugu.

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Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine defends singer against documentary's claims of sexual abuse

Leaving Neverland consists of two survivors' detailed accounts of how Michael Jackson had sexually harassed them over a prolonged period of time

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83: Tamil actor Jiiva to star in Ranveer Singh's sports drama as Krishnamachari Srikkanth

83 is based on on India's iconic win in the Cricket World Cup in the year 1983.

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FBI spinoff titled Most Wanted in the works at CBS; Dick Wolf to helm show with his Law & Order team

CBS is said to be re-teaming with Dick Wolf for FBI: Most Wanted. The spinoff will be aired as a planted episode in the main series.

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Firstpost Spodcast Episode 132: Australia to host T20 World Cup in 2020, Qatar thrash UAE amid ugly scenes to reach final and more

In today's episode, we discuss the schedule for next year's T20 World Cup, Indian women's hockey team's win over Spain, Russian chess grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik's retirement and other results, including Asian Cup and Premier League.

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NSAC suspends and fines Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov following post-UFC 229 brawl in Las Vegas

Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov were each issued fines and suspensions on Tuesday by the Nevada State Athletic Commission but both could be eligible again for UFC 236 in April.

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Ted Bundy survivor says Zac Efron film 'will make women more aware of their surroundings'

After some critics called Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile a glamourised tale of a serial killer, one of Ted Bundy's survivors also weighed in.

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Today in Wait, What? Brazilian banker quits job, dresses up as Spider-Man for his last day at work

The man, who is a banker at a Sao Paulo bank, was photographed working at his desk in the iconic Spider-Man costume, and the pictures are going viral.

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Empire actor Jussie Smollett hospitalised following suspected hate crime in Chicago

Jussie Smollett was beaten at around 2:00 am in Chicago by two attackers who yelled "racial and homophobic slurs".

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Deepika Padukone appointed new MAMI chairperson, states commitment to creating 'community cinema lovers deserve'

Deepika Padukone will now preside over as the chairperson of the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image, after replacing filmmaker Kiran Rao.

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Firstpost at Sundance: Ted Bundy biopic Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile is incredibly problematic, shallow

The Zac Effron-led Extremely Wicked humanises, glamourises and adds to the legend of the notorious serial killer, Ted Bundy.

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Juhi Chawla takes a dig at Kapil Sharma's newfound punctuality, dubs it 'The Ginni Effect'

Juhi Chawla revealed that earlier Kapil Sharma used to start shooting for his show at 11 pm, but now, since he is married, he begins shooting at 7 pm.

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Kal Penn to star in, co-write new comedy project about former New York City councilman for NBC

Kal Penn will join forces with Matt Murray (Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place) to write the screenplay for this new comedy

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Avengers rumours round-up: Thanos will help Avengers reverse snap, Marvel to introduce Black Knight?

A new theory on Reddit believes that Thanos will switch sides in Avengers: Endgame, and work towards turning back time and bring back the heroes from the dead.

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JK Rowling's random Harry Potter trivia met with hilarious memes: 'Dobby saved Rosa Parks a seat'

JK Rowling's tweets are just as fascinating as the Harry Potter universe, but unlike the books, some people are not buying them.

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Rajkummar Rao on being compared to Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor: Overwhelmed, but I don't see them as competition

Rajkummar Rao said he wanted to grow with every film and not look at things with the lens of competition

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Patralekhaa set for Kannada debut opposite Ganesh in Raaj, Damini's directorial venture

Patralekhaa confirmed the news saying she was very excited to begin the project with Raaj and Damini, the husband-wife duo who are helming the project.

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Perumal Murugan: 'Our society doesn't have the right attitude towards reading and engaging with a book'

Today, with six novels, four collections of short stories and four anthologies of poetry in his folio, Perumal Murugan is not only a crucial voice in Tamil literature, but also a professor of the same.

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Lakm Fashion Week 2019: Karan Johar, Tabu walk the ramp as Gaurav Gupta's showstoppers for opening ceremony

Designer Gaurav Guptaopened the Lakm Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2019 edition with Tabu and Karan Johar as his showstoppers

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Rohit Shetty donates Rs 51 lakh from Simmba earnings to Mumbai Police welfare fund at Umang 2019

Rohit Shetty, along with his cop force Ranveer Singh, Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kuma, handed over the cheque to Mumbai police commissioner.

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019

NBA fines New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis $50,000 after agent Paul Rich went public with trade request

Anthony Davis was fined $50,000 by the NBA for making a public trade demand on Tuesday, a day after his agent went public with his desire to leave the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Coppa Italia: AC Milan ride on new striker Krzysztof Piatek's brace against Napoli to reach semi-finals

Piatek, signed from Genoa last week as a replacement for Gonzalo Higuain, put the hosts ahead in the 11th minute before doubling the lead before the half-hour mark with a fine individual strike.

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French League Cup: Guingamp deny Leonardo Jardim third straight final after dramatic win over AS Monaco on penalties

Guingamp denied returning Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim a third straight French League Cup final, beating the Principality side on penalties after a dramatic 2-2 draw on Tuesday.

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Copa del Rey: Rodrigo scores hat-trick as Valencia stage stunning fightback to stun 10-man Getafe in quarter-finals

Rodrigo scored a hat-trick as Valencia staged a stunning late fightback at the Mestalla to stun ten-man Getafe 3-2 on aggregate to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals on Tuesday

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Premier League: Newcastle stun Manchester City to hand Liverpool title boost; United rescue point against Burnley

Manchester City's Premier League title challenge was rocked by a stunning 2-1 defeat at Newcastle, while Manchester United's late escape preserved Ole Gunner Solskjaer's unbeaten start in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Burnley

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Serie C: Lucchese manager Giancarlo Favarin handed five-month suspension for headbutting opposition coach

A third-division coach in Italy, Giancarlo Favarin, has been banned for five months for head-butting an opponent and inciting violence

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Premier League: Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson doubtful for clash against Chelsea, says manager Eddie Howe

England international Callum Wilson, the club's top scorer this season with 10 league goals, was hurt in the win over West Ham last week, suffering a knee injury

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St. Petersburg Ladies' Trophy: Victoria Azarenka sets up second-round clash against Australian Open finalist Petra Kvitova

Victoria Azarenka, who was dumped out in the first round at Melbourne Park by Germany's Laura Siegemund, eased to a 6-4, 6-1 victory against the Russian qualifier

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Davis Cup 2019: 'Anything can happen over just three sets,' says Prajnesh Gunneswaran ahead of Italy clash

Prajnesh on Monday jumped seven places in the world ranking to be on a career-high rank of 102 as he attempts to build on a successful 2018 where he won two Challenger titles in four finals and also upset now world number 27 Denis Shapovalov

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Premier League: Manchester City are favourites to win every game they play, says Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Manchester City will provide relentless opposition in the race for the Premier League title this season

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Pro Wrestling League 2019: Dato Marsagishvili, Bajrang Punia shine as Punjab Royals beat UP Dangal to enter final

2018 European Championships silver medallist Mimi Hristova helped the Punjab Royals take an unassailable 5-3 lead over UP Dangal and enter the final of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) Season 4 on Tuesday

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Elina Svitolina, Dayana Yastremska locked in dispute with Ukrainian Tennis Federation over Fed Cup

Svitolina, who is ranked seventh in the world, says she can't play upcoming Fed Cup matches in Poland because she is injured. But the federation says she and Dayana Yastremska originally agreed to play but withdrew after their agent made unreasonable financial demands

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Premier League: Mauricio Pochettino pledges long-term future to Tottenham, says finishing in top four is great achievement

Mauricio Pochettino, linked with a move to Manchester United at the end of the season, responded to the doubters by claiming he has over-achieved on the club's brief to take them in the Champions League by the time they built their new stadium

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AFC Asian Cup 2019: Qatar team pelted with shoes, bottles after thrashing hosts UAE 4-0 in politically charged semi-final

Qatar, whose national anthem was drowned by boos before the game, face Japan in Friday's final after goals from Boualem Khoukhi, Almoez Ali, Hasan Al-Haydos and Hamid Ismaeil sealed victory for the 2022 World Cup hosts amid ugly scenes

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AFC Asian Cup 2019: Iranian politician calls for national team to be punished after clashing with Japan in semi-final

A prominent Iranian politician on Tuesday called for players in the Iran football team to be punished for clashing with their Japanese opponents after losing in the Asia Cup semi-finals

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India women's hockey team record comprehensive 5-2 victory over World Cup bronze medallists Spain

Lalremsiami (17th, 58th minutes) starred with a brace, while Neha Goyal (21st), Navneet Kaur (32nd), Rani Rampal (51st) maintained India's lead after the initial setback in the first quarter

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Caroline Garcia returns to French Fed Cup squad after two-year absence caused by falling out with Kristina Mladenovic

World number 19 Garcia was selected on Tuesday alongside Kristina Mladenovic and Alize Cornet, two players with whom she fell out after withdrawing from Fed Cup duty at the start of 2017

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Russian chess grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik announces retirement from professional competition

Kramnik, 43, made waves in 2000 when he defeated defending champion Garry Kasparov at the World Championship. Currently ranked seventh by the World Chess Federation, he became the undisputed world champion in 2006

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Spanish prosecutors seek to hand three PSV Eindhoven fans one-year prison sentences for mocking beggars in Madrid

Prosecutors also want the PSV Eindhoven fans to pay 600 euros ($685) to each of the four women they "humiliated" at the iconic plaza in the Spanish capital

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Premier League: Teenage sensation Callum Hudson-Odoi set to stay put in London, says Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri

18-year-old Hudson-Odoi is out of contract in 2020, with Hudson-Odoi reportedly keen to force through a move to German giants Bayern Munich before Thursday's transfer deadline

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LaLiga: Atletico Madrid trainer Oscar Ortega detained by Spanish police after being accused of violence against women

Oscar Ortega was taken into custody late Monday and released after appearing before a judge on Tuesday. He was not immediately charged with any crime.

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Bundesliga: Out-of-favour Bayern Munich forward Sandro Wagner set to leave Germany for Chinese club Tianjin Teda

31-year-old former Germany international Sandro Wagner has started just once for the Bundesliga champions this season and failed to even make the squad for their past two games

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LaLiga: Villarreal sack Luis Garcia after just 50 days in charge for failing to stop downward spiral

Villarreal have sunk to 19th in the 20-team Liga and are five points away from safety. They are at home to Espanyol on Sunday and face Sporting Lisbon in the last 32 of the Europa League on 14 and 21 February

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Indian Olympic Association to impose penalty on Goa state government for massive delays in National Games

The IOA Secretary General Rajeev Mehta said that it will consider shifting the Games out of the coastal state of Goa if it does not show commitment to host them

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Akshay Kumar faces heavy trolling for old interview where he stated his films work best in Pakistan

Many pointed out that Akshay Kumar's statement would have garnered grave reactions had it been said by any of the famous Khans in the industry

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Nayantara Sahgal questions Bollywood's silence over backlash against Naseeruddin Shah's statement

"We are living in dangerous times, and if we remain silent, the regime will come upon us," says Nayantara Sahgal.

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DC Universe to expand its online comic book archives, will double book library for members by March end

The first major expansion of the DC Universe library of comic books is announced, which includes titles for Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and more.

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Angelina Jolie teams up with Wind River director Taylor Sheridan for thriller Those Who Wish Me Dead

According to reports, Angelina Jolie's Those Who Wish Me Dead is set against a wildfire in the Montana wilderness

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Anil Kapoor on his four-decade-long career: May not have earned money like other heroes, but have solid goodwill

Anil Kapoor said both him and Sonam were waiting to work with each other but none of the scripts were inspiring enough, until they heard Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga

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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan charged with smuggling foreign currency out of India; ED issues FEMA notice

The Enforcement Directorate has issued a show-cause notice to singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, asking him to join the probe.

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Mammootty looks to break away from stardom with upcoming releases Peranbu and Yatra

Another interesting fact is that both Peranbu and Yatra mark Mammootty's return to Tamil and Telugu cinema after a long hiatus.

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Prabhu Deva on his latest Tamil release Charlie Chaplin 2, and Dabangg 3 rumours

Prabhudeva opens up on working in Charlie Chaplin 2, why he finds his latest acting stint exciting and his return to direction with Salman Khan's Dabangg 3

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American DJ-producer Marshmello teases new track 'Biba' with Shirley Setia, Pritam

DJ and producer Marshmello teased a collaboration with Pritam and Shirley Setia on 29 January.

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Uri: The Surgical Strike - Yogi Adityanath announces tax exemption for Vicky Kaushal's film in Uttar Pradesh

Uri: The Surgical Strike is based on the Indian Army's 2016 surgical strikes on militant launch pads of 'Pakistan Administered Kashmir' as a retaliation to the Uri attack.

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Lakme Fashion Week 2019: Gully Boy team to walk the ramp; designers focus on sustainable clothing this season

The Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2019 will be held from 30 January to 3rd Feb at Mumbai.

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Cat Sticks, the only Indian film to be screened at 2019 Slamdance Film Festival, is a nuanced take on drug addiction

Slamdance, a subversive film festival, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Cat Sticks is the only Indian film to be screened at the festival.

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Audrey Truschke on her book Aurangzeb: The Man and The Myth, handling social-media backlash

In a conversation with Firstpost at the Zee Jaipur Literature Festival 2019, Audrey Truschke, assistant professor of history at Rutgers University, spoke about her latest book Aurangzeb: The Man and The Myth; the social-media backlash that followed upon publishing of the book, and the resulting impact.

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Dabboo Ratnani launches 2019 calendar; Anne Hathway congratulates Emily Blunt on SAG win: Social Media Stalkers' Guide

Dabboo Ratnani's calendar will feature 24 celebrities, from debutants Kartik Aaryan and Janhvi Kapoor to calendar staple Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

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Ariana Grande's newest single '7 Rings' from thank u, next debuts at No 1 on Billboard Hot 100

Ariana Grande released her second single from thank u, next '7 Rings' in January.

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Zee Jaipur Literature Festival 2019: Literary conversations, underwhelming debate bring Day 5 to a close

The final day of the 12th (and among the coldest) edition/s of the Zee Jaipur Literature Festival 2019 kicked off with a conversation between Irvine Welsh and Chandrahas Choudhury.

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Manikarnika box office collection: Kangana Ranaut period drama makes Rs 47.66 cr in four days

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi has been co-directed by Kangana Ranaut and Krish.

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Hansal Mehta on Kangana Ranaut-Simran controversy resurfacing: 'Painful chapter of my life'

Hansal Mehta had been silent on Kangana Ranaut and writer Apurva Asrani's dispute over writing credits in Simran.

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Premier League: Liverpool, City resume title showdown amidst sombre circumstances as Emiliano Sala search continues

In the Premier League title race, City have been forced to play catch-up since cutting Liverpool's advantage at the top to four points by inflicting the Reds only defeat of the season on 3 January

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Australia's Lleyton Hewitt criticises Barcelona's Gerard Pique for making 'ridiculous' changes to Davis Cup

Australia's Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt has criticised Barcelona football player Gerard Pique and his Spanish investment group Kosmos for making sweeping changes to the 119-year-old tennis competition.

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Ligue 1: Paris Saint-Germain sign Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes on a four-and-a-half-year deal

Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes on a four-and-a-half-year deal, the French champions announced on Tuesday.

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Premier League: Southampton striker Charlie Austin will be allowed to leave club, says coach Ralph Hasenhuettl

Southampton striker Charlie Austin will be allowed to leave the club if an offer come in before the transfer window closes on Thursday, manager Ralph Hasenhuettl said.

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Premier League: Rafa Benitez refuses to guarantee staying on as Newcastle United boss due to lack of new recruits

Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has not ruled out leaving the club this season if they do not strengthen the squad in the January transfer window.

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Andy Murray undergoes hip surgery in London as former World No 1's future remains unclear

Former world number one Andy Murray has undergone a hip resurfacing surgery in London, the 31-year-old Scot said on Tuesday.

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Premier League: Everton boss Marco Silva says there's no need to panic despite string of poor results in recent weeks

Under-fire Everton manager Marco Silva said on Monday that there is no need to panic despite his unhappiness at his team's poor results in recent weeks.

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Premier League: Manchester City set to cash in on talented teenager Rabbi Matondo by selling him to FC Schalke

Manchester City are set to cash in on the talent drain from the Premier League to German football by netting an astonishing 13 million euros (11 million) for the sale of teenager Rabbi Matondo to Schalke.

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Bundesliga: Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben is reportedly lining up move to J-League outfit FC Tokyo

Superstar Dutch winger Arjen Robben is lining up a move to J-League outfit FC Tokyo after he leaves Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, local media reported on Tuesday.

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Watch: The Least of These trailer hints at a poignant portrayal of Australian missionary Graham Staines

Produced by Indian American Victor Abraham's Skypass Entertainment, The Least of These stars Stephen Baldwin, Shari Rigbey and Bollywood actor Sharman Joshi.

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Leaving Neverland director Dan Reed responds to Michael Jackson's estate and family's criticism of documentary

Leaving Neverland revisits the claims of Wade Robson and James Safechuck that Michael Jackson sexually abused them when they were minors.

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Sundance Film Festival 2019: Michael Jackson's estate slams documentary Leaving Neverland, calls it 'tabloid character assassination'

Michael Jackson's estate has hit out at documentary Leaving Neverland, based around the allegations of child sexual abuse against the late King of Pop

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Ravi Kishan's daughter Riva to make Bollywood debut with Sab Kushal Mangal alongside Priyaank Sharma

Riva Kishan has joined the cast of comedy film Sab Kushal Mangal , alongside Padmini Kolhapure's son Priyaank and Akshaye Khanna

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Sarvam Thaala Mayam music review: AR Rahman delivers an enjoyable album with wide-ranging tunes

Tamil music buffs were on cloud nine when it was officially announced that Rajiv Menon was returning to direction and AR Rahman would join the Sarvam Thaala Mayam team as a music composer.

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SAG Awards 2019: Emily Blunt dedicates win to John Krasinki; Chadwick Boseman delivers rousing acceptance speech

SAG Awards 2019 witnessed top honors with with big wins from Black Panther, Rami Malek, Glen Close and Emily Blunt.

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Mammootty's photo with Sunny Leone taken down after social media users circulate memes, anti-women slurs

Sunny Leone has shot for a special song in the Mammootty-starrer Madhura Raja.

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Ahead of Oscars, Black Panther will play for free in theatres to celebrate Black History Month

Disney announced Monday that Black Panther will play for free between 1-7 February at 250 participating AMC theaters

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Zubeen Garg defends 'disrespecting' Bharat Ratna: Didn't mean to pull down the award, only the politics behind it



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Ayushmann Khurrana likely to play cop in Mulk director Anubhav Sinha's next, reportedly titled Kanpur Dehaat

Ayushmann Khurrana has confirmed he is in talks with Anubhav Sinha for a project, but nothing had been finalised yet.

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Marvel president Kevin Feige says Captain Marvel 'will now be the most powerful character in the MCU'

Captain Marvel is scheduled to hit Indian theatres on 8 March in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

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Ankita Lokhande expresses gratitude for her Bollywood debut, thanks Kangana Ranaut, Ekta Kapoor

Ankita Lokhande made her Bollywood debut with Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, where she played Jhalkari Bai, an army commander.

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Kapil Sharma apologises to Narendra Modi for his infamous 2016 'achhe din' tweet

Kapil Sharma apologised to Narendra Modi on The Kapil Sharma Show for his angry tweet in 2016, where he questioned Modi on his promise of "achhe din".

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Aquaman becomes DC's highest grossing film of all time, with $1.09 bn box office collection

Aquaman beat the box office earnings of The Dark Knight Rises, which released on 2012.

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Watch: Top four Bollywood actresses acing the #10YearChallenge

The #10YearChallenge may be all the rage, so here are four top Bollywood actresses who ace the challenge like few others. #FPTrending

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Bigg Boss Kannada season 6: Farmer Shashi Kumar wins title, hopes this encourages youth to pursue agriculture

Shashi Kumar, Kavitha Gowda and Naveen Sajju were the final three to enter Bigg Boss Kannada season 6 grand finale.

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Watch: In Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga new trailer, Rajkummar Rao urges Sonam Kapoor to choose happiness

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, starring Anil Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, has been directed by Shelly Chopra Dhar.

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The album is in crisis: Streaming services, artists' preference for singles have put the format under threat

Older consumers with a personal fondness for romantic balladeers and people who are buying music for their children are the only ones purchasing albums anymore. Most listeners have migrated to Youtube and audio streaming services

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Firstpost at Sundance: First impression reviews of dystopian thriller I am Mother; Naomi Watts' The Wolf Hour



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Uri: The Surgical Strike gets a feature on Amul; Vicky Kaushal shares the 'utterly butterly honour' on Instagram

Amul is known for its creative graphics and now, it has featured Vicky Kaushal's Uri:The Surgical Strike with a delicious twist.

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Luka Chuppi song 'Poster Lagwa Do' has Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon groove to reprised version of '90s chartbuster

Luka Chuppi song 'Poster Lagwa Do' is the reprised version of '90s chartbuster 'Yeh Khabar Chhapwa Do'.

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Esha Gupta issues apology on Twitter over racist remarks towards Nigerian footballer Alexander Iwobi

Esha Gupta was widely slammed on Twitter after she shared a WhatsApp conversation on Instagram story about Nigerian footballer Alexander Iwobi.

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Watch: Director-producer Prakash Jha speaks about #MeToo in Bollywood

Director-producer Prakash Jha speaks to Firstpost's Sheena Oberoi about #MeToo and the gender issues in the film industry today.

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Premier League: Manchester City need to take extra care over Benjamin Mendy return, says coach Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola will monitor Benjamin Mendy's return to regular first-team football with Manchester City closely as he attempts to ensure that the France full-back suffers no repeat of his persistent injury problems.

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NBA: Stephen Curry shines on milestone night as Warriors rout Pacers; Nuggets rally past Grizzles in low-scoring contest

Golden State star Stephen Curry scored 26 points on another milestone night on Monday, leading the NBA champion Warriors in a 132-100 rout of the Indiana Pacers.

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Premier League: Manchester United are all about trophies, not top-four finish, says interim manager OIe Gunnar Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says trophies are more important for Manchester United than a top-four finish as he targets success in two cup competitions over the second half of the season.

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LISTEN: Full script of Episode 131 of Spodcast where we discuss India's ODI series win in New Zealand, Anthony Davis' trade and more

Here's the full script of Spodcast Episode 131, where we discuss India's win over New Zealand in ODI, Naomi Osaka takes No 1 spot, Ambati Rayudu's suspension and other results including NBA and ISL.

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Firstpost Spodcast Episode 131: India clinch ODI series against New Zealand; Naomi Osaka takes No 1 spot and more

In today's episode of Spodcast, we discuss India's win over New Zealand in ODI, Naomi Osaka takes No 1 spot, Ambati Rayudu's suspension and other results including NBA and ISL.

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Australian Open 2019: Runner-up Petra Kvitova glad to see the end of her Grand Slam bad luck

Australian Open finalist Petra Kvitova hailed the end of her Grand Slam bad luck - and of a two-year transition following a knife attack that almost ended her career.

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Li Na inspired a whole continent to start watching and playing tennis, and her Hall of Fame induction is a no-brainer

What was that moment for Li Na, the newest inductee into the International Tennis Hall of Fame? The easy answer is her speech at the trophy presentation ceremony after winning the 2014 Australian Open.

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Monday, January 28, 2019

Premier League: New deals for Liverpool players a move to ensure continued success at Anfield

Liverpool are working to ensure this season's Premier League title push is not a one-off as they lay the foundations for continued success after struggling in recent years to sustain a challenge.

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Premier League: Callum Hudson-Odoi poised to be latest case of Chelsea's wasted youth academy

Callum Hudson-Odoi's second senior goal for Chelsea should have been a moment to savour for the club's academy which has nurtured a prodigious talent since the age of eight.

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NBA: New Orleans Pelicans won't be 'dictated to' any terms while trading star forward Anthony Davis

The New Orleans Pelicans confirmed on Monday that forward Anthony Davis has asked to be traded, but say they won't be "dictated to" when it comes to letting their star go.

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NBA: Lakers star LeBron James nearing return, but no date set yet after sustaining groin injury in December

LeBron James is ramping up his training activity but no date has been set for his return to NBA action after a Christmas Day groin injury, Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton said Monday.

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Carolina Marin could miss World Championships in August after rupturing anterior cruciate knee ligament at Indonesia Masters

Spain's Olympic badminton gold medallist Carolina Marin is a doubt for the World Championships in August after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee

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It's a bit like coming home: Viswanathan Anand opens up on completing 30 years since his maiden Wijk aan Zee victory

Back in 1989, Viswanathan Anand had bagged his first title prize in Wijk. Thirty years down the line he has played it eighteen more times and is still going strong

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FA Cup fifth round draw: Holders Chelsea face Manchester United at Stamford Bridge; City set for lower league opposition

Defending champions Chelsea will host Manchester United in the fifth round of the FA Cup, while fourth-division side Newport County could meet Manchester City.

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FA Cup: London police condemn violence between Millwall and Everton fans after supporter suffers "life-changing injury"

An Everton supporter suffered a "life-changing injury" after an attack from a Millwall fan during ugly scenes in south London before kick-off on Saturday

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NBA: New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis asks to be traded before transfer deadline, according to reports

Anthony Davis, the top pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, shares second in the NBA with 29.3 points a game and third in the league with 13.3 rebounds per contest

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St. Petersburg Ladies' Trophy: Maria Sharapova beats Daria Gavrilova in straight sets to get off to winning start

The 31-year-old Sharapova prevailed 6-0, 6-4 in one hour 45 minutes to chalk up her third win in four head-to-head meetings with Russian-born Gavrilova

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Ligue 1: Monaco's Cesc Fabregas backs former teammate and boss Thierry Henry to become 'top coach' despite struggles

Having previously worked as an assistant coach with the Belgian national team, Henry was appointed as coach in October, breaking out on his own in management for the first time

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Premier League: Emiliano Sala's disappearance has caused 'worst week of my career,' says Cardiff manager Neil Warnock

Manager Neil Warnock revealed that the League Managers' Association had offered him support and that several Cardiff players had spoken to psychologists over the past week

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ISL 2018-19: Spectacular Subrata Paul performance helps resolute Jamshedpur FC to goalless draw against FC Goa

The goalless draw takes FC Goa's tally to 21 points and they remain fourth after 12 matches while Jamshedpur FC are fifth with 20 points from 13 games

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Premier League: Struggling Everton turn down Paris Saint-Germain bid for midfielder Idrissa Gueye

Everton have turned down a bid from French champions Paris Saint-Germain for Senegalese midfielder Idrissa Gueye, said under-pressure manager Marco Silva

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AFC Asian Cup 2019: Japan build on fortuitous penalty to eliminate favourites Iran and enter final

Yuya Osako put Japan 1-0 up after half-time but it was his penalty shortly afterwards, awarded following a video review, that knocked the stuffing out of Iran

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Bahrain insist on extradition of semi-professional footballer Hakeem Alaraibi from Thailand despite international outcry

The Australian government, human rights groups, world football's governing body FIFA and the International Olympic Committee have all called for Alaraibi's release

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Premier League: Arsenal could recruit two players in transfer window, says manager Unai Emery amidst Ivan Perisic rumours

Unai Emery's preference is for loan deals and Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez is also rumoured to be on the Premier League club's radar

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Premier League: Misfiring Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata heads to former club Atletico Madrid on 18-month loan deal

Alvaro Morata, who had a disappointing time at Chelsea, passed his medical on Sunday, Atletico Madrid, his first club, said in a statement on its website

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ISL 2019, FC Goa vs Jamshedpur FC, Highlights: Subrata Pal shines as match ends in goalless stalemate

Catch the Live score and updates from the Indian Super League match between FC Goa and Jamshedpur FC

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Croatia court drops perjury charges against Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren in Zdravko Mamic corruption case

Lovren, 29, was charged in September with committing perjury over his testimony at the 2017 trial of former Dinamo Zagreb boss Zdravko Mamic, who is accused of multi-million-euro graft

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EFL Championship: Roy Keane takes up role as Martin O'Neill's assistant at former club Nottingham Forest

47-year-old Roy Keane was part of the backroom staff during O'Neill's five-year spell in charge of the Republic of Ireland between 2013 and 2018

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Copa del Rey: RFEF announce Real Betis stadium Benito Villamarin as staging ground for tournament final

Real Betis' home ground, with a capacity of almost 61,000, was chosen ahead of Valencia's Mestalla home for the right to stage the game

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Ligue 1: Marseille to play upcoming games behind closed doors as punishment for firecrackers thrown onto pitch by fans

Marseille lost Friday's game against Lille 2-1 but the match was held up by more than 30 minutes in the second half after a firecracker was thrown from the stands

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Belgian justice demands access to documents on alleged corruption in football acquired by imprisoned hacker Rui Pinto

At the heart of the Belgian investigation is the Israeli player agent Pini Zahavi, who brokered the arrival of Neymar at Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2017

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Delhi Crime, Richie Mehta's police procedural series led by Shefali Shah, to premiere on Netflix on 22 March

Delhi Crime, a seven-part series, has its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival on 29 January.

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Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas host their fourth wedding reception in North Carolina

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas hosted a function for close family and friends in the United States.

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Assamese singer Zubeen Garg charged with FIR for allegedly 'disrespecting' Bharat Ratna



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Bradley Cooper joins Lady Gaga in Las Vegas show for surprise duet on 'Shallow' from A Star Is Born

Bradley Cooper joined Lady Gaga on stage to surprise fans with an acoustic performance of A Star is Born's Shallow during Gaga's live concert in Las Vegas

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Birds of Prey first look: Margot Robbie looks aptly flawed as Harley Quinn in this Cathy Yan directorial

The production of Birds of Prey began on 28 January and Margot Robbie marked the day with a picture for the DC fans all across.

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Varun Dhawan to reportedly marry his longtime girlfriend Natasha Dalal in next few months

Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal have begun shopping for the wedding, says a report.

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Manikarnika: Kangana Ranaut criticised by Apurva Asrani, Pooja Bhatt, Bejoy Nambiar for stealing Krish's credit

After Krish broke his silence regarding him leaving Manikarnika, Pooja Bhatt, Apurva Asrani and Bejoy Nambiar came out in support of the director.

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Prithviraj Sukumaran talks about navigating Malayalam cinema as an actor, director and producer

"Nine is uncharted territory for Malayalam cinema. As an actor who stands for novelty, it seemed fitting that my debut production also subscribe to a similar perspective," says Prithviraj.

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Vidya Balan to make Tamil debut opposite Ajith in Pink remake; Shraddha Srinath will reprise Taapsee's role

Boney Kapoor said in a statement that he is happy to introduce Vidya to the Tamil audience and that she will be seen in a very special role.

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Ranveer Singh's 'sincere thanks' to Rajasthan Police receives a witty, 'filmy' response on Twitter

Rajasthan Police's tweet had almost all Ranveer Singh's film names - from Bajirao Mastani to Simmba and Banda Baaja Baraat.

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Akshay Kumar in 2.0, Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Petta: Why Tamil films are picking villains from Bollywood

After the additional pan-Indian appeal that Akshay Kumar brought to 2.0, Shankar is reportedly considering to repeat him as the villain in Indian 2.

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Amavas: Nargis Fakhri, Sachiin Joshi's romantic horror film to now release on 8 February

Amavas also stars Mona Singh, Vivan Bhathena, Navneet Kaur Dhillon and Ali Asgar.

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Watch: Karanvir Malhotra and Shiv Pandit on working in 'Selection Day'

Karanvir Malhotra and Shiv Pandit speak to Firstpost's Sheena Oberoi about their experience of working in Netflix's series "Selection Day".

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Salman Khan to reportedly collaborate with Rohit Shetty for upcoming cop drama, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala

After Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh and Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan will reportedly star in a cop drama directed by Rohit Shetty.

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With Total Dhamaal, Ajay Devgn becomes second actor after Salman Khan to be a part of three film franchises



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Sharwanand, Samantha cast in Telugu remake of Vijay Sethupathi, Trisha's 96; filming begins in March

Sharwanand and Samantha will be seen in the Telugu remake of 96, directed by C Prem Kumar.

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Sundance Film Festival 2019: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sanya Malhotra's Photograph earns positive reviews

Sundance Film Festival 2019 showcased films Photograph and Ghode Ko Jalebi Khilane Le Ja Riya Hoon, and the series Delhi Crime Story.

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Australian Open 2019: Naomi Osaka becomes first ever Asian World No. 1, ends Simona Halep's 48-week stay atop WTA rankings

Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka ended Simona Halep's 48-week stay atop the WTA rankings as Halep slid to No. 3 after a fourth-round loss to Serena Williams

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Premier League: Italian interior minister Matteo Salvini brands Gonzalo Higuain 'mercenary' for leaving Milan to join Chelsea

Matteo Salvini had already taken Gonzalo Higuain to task after a red card received by the Argentine against Juventus in November, before his latest attack on the 31-year-old.

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Fantasy Premier League, Gameweek 24 tips: Go for Arsenal, Tottenham players despite poor form; wait on Gonzalo Higuain

Click to read all the best tips, strategies and bargains for Gameweek 24 of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL)

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AFC Asian Cup 2019: United Arab Emirates coach Alberto Zaccheroni wary of 'outstanding' Qatar ahead of semi-final clash

United Arab Emirates coach Alberto Zaccheroni indulged in some mind games before the Asian Cup semi-finals, suggesting opponents Qatar were favourites to win.

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Premier League: Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he's already preparing team for next season

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he is loving life as Manchester United's caretaker manager and is already making plans for next season, even though the Norwegian still does not know if he will remain in charge.

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LaLiga: Struggling Espanyol sign 'Chinese Maradona' Wu Lei from CSL champions Shanghai SIPG

Wu Lei, who can play centrally or out wide, was previously linked with Chinese-owned Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League, before signing for Espanyol

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How's The Josh? After Narendra Modi, Nirmala Sitharaman and Manohar Parrikar slide in the line from Uri

Politicians Nirmala Sitharaman and Manohar Parrikar used the popular catchphrase, "How's the josh" at different public events.

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WWE superstar Roman Reigns roped in for cousin Dwayne Johson's Fast and Furious spin-off Hobbs and Shaw

In October, Roman Reigns relinquished his WWE championship belt and stepping back from wrestling after a recurrence of leukemia.

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Watch: Ratna Pathak Shah and Rajeev Tailang's candid conversation

Ratna Pathak Shah casually drops truth bombs about Bollywood, television, web series and parenthood. Watch Shah and her Selection Day co-actor Rajesh Tailang in an interview with Firstpost's Sheena Oberoi.

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Firstpost at Sundance: The unbridled sweetness of Troop Zero and the not-so-sweetness of Honey Boy

First impression on Bert & Bertie's Troop Zero and Alma Har'el's Honey Boy, which premiered at Sundance 2019

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Nadeem-Shravan, popular music composer duo of 90s, will reportedly reunite for a global tour

Famous music composer duo Nadeem-Shravan have delivered a string of chartbusters for films like Aashiqui, Dil Hai Ke Maanta Nahin, Saajan, Sadak and Deewana.

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From Spotify's arrival to Gully Boy's release, what to look forward to in the Indian music scene in 2019

Things to look forward to in 2019 which are expected to have a lasting impact on the Indian music scene.

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Ronnie Screwvala's banner RSVP to bankroll dance franchise Bhangra Paa Le, starring Sunny Kaushal

Bhangra Paa Le, directed by Sneha Taurani, will see Sunny Kaushal and Rukshar Dhillon as dancers.

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Watch: Arshad Warsi and Saurabh Shukla rekindle their hilarious chemistry

When Arshad Warsi and Saurabh Shukla get together, you are guaranteed laughter and chemistry. Watch the two talented actors in conversation with Firstpost's Sheena Oberoi.

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Zee Jaipur Literature Festival 2019: Adaptations, power differentials in gender dominate conversations on Day 4

Andre Aciman, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, Irvine Welsh and Yann Martel discussed adaptations of their works on Day 4 of the Jaipur Literature Festival

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Aamir Khan on his next film after Thugs of Hindostan: 'Have four good scripts, will finalise the one this month'

Aamir Khan was also asked about Mahabharat, to which he said, "I never announced Mahabharat."

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AFC Asian Cup 2019: Qatar take on Gulf rivals United Arab Emirates in semi-final without supporters in attendance

The move highlights seething tensions between Qatar and UAE, one of a group of countries enforcing a diplomatic and transport blockade of the 2022 World Cup hosts for allegedly supporting terrorism

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Australian Open 2019 wonderkids: Naomi Osaka emerges as undoubted leader of pack; Stefanos Tsitsipas shows promise

The Australian Open, the first Slam of the year, unearthed some fresh talent, many of whom recorded their best finish at the Slams so far.

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Shah Rukh, Salman, Amitabh Bachchan attend Amit Thackeray's wedding reception in Mumbai

Raj Thackeray's son Amit's wedding reception was attended by many prominent names of the entertainment industry.

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Kapil Sharma reveals he auditioned for Indian Idol: It's quite difficult to reach that stage

Kapil Sharma praises the finalists of Indian Idol 10 for their talent and hard work, congratulating them for getting this far.

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Gully Boy: Ranveer Singh's latest track Doorie is poignant, realistic take on socio-economic disparities

Doorie talks about socio-economic disparity within the country and the growing poverty among citizens.

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Manikarnika box office collection: Kangana Ranaut's period drama earns Rs 42.55 cr in opening weekend

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi cashed in on the Republic Day weekend and picked up pace to emerge as Kangana Ranaut's biggest opener yet.

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Black Panther, Rami Malek, Glen Close, Emily Blunt win top honours at SAG Awards 2019

Black Panther won the award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast.

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Aamir Khan on Shah Rukh Khan's alleged exit from Saare Jahaan Se Achha, son Junaid's Bollywood debut

Aamir Khan addressed the rumours around Shah Rukh Khan's alleged departure from Saare Jahan Se Achha.

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Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2019 Grand finale: 16-year-old Ishita Vishwakarma takes home the winner's trophy

Along with the winner's trophy of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2019, Ishita Vishwakarma also took home cash prize of Rs 5 lakh and a car.

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Firstpost Spodcast Episode 130: Novak Djokovic outclasses Rafael Nadal to clinch Australian Open, Saina Nehwal win Indonesia Masters title and more

Today, we discuss World No 1 Novak Djokovic's victory against Rafael Nadal in the final of the Australian Open, Saina Nehwal clinching Indonesia Masters 2019 and more.

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LISTEN: Full script of Episode 130 where we discuss Novak Djokovic's Australian Open victory, Saina Nehwal's title win in Indonesia and more

Today, we discuss World No 1 Novak Djokovic's victory against Rafael Nadal in the final of the Australian Open, Saina Nehwal clinching Indonesia Masters 2019 and more.

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Tata Steel Chess: Magnus Carlsen bags seventh title after holding Anish Giri; Viswanathan Anand finishes joint third

The thirteenth and final round of the Masters' segment of Tata Steel Chess saw Magnus Carlsen hold Anish Giri to a draw in a 30-move long game to clinch the title

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European football talking points: From Sevilla's adaptability paying dividends in LaLiga to Napoli, AC Milan firing blanks

Adaptability has been the key to Sevilla's successful first half of the season, and Machin will have to keep tinkering his team if he is to ensure a Champions League spot for the Los Hispalenses.

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FA Cup: Gianfranco Zola says Chelsea willing to make space for Callum Hudson-Odoi to play more regularly

Gianfranco Zola insisted Chelsea wanted Callum Hudson-Odoi to stay at Stamford Bridge after the highly-rated teenager scored on what could be his last appearance for the club.

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Sunday, January 27, 2019

Author Markus Zusak on following up The Book Thief's success, and being unconstrained by tags

Markus Zusak's latest and most anticipated novel, Bridge of Clay, follows the journey of five brothers coming to terms with their father's disappearance.

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Priya Prakash Varrier would like to outgrow the 'wink girl' tag: 'I have a long way to go'

Priya Prakash Varrier talks about how she handled the overnight fame she got from the wink in the Oru Adaar Love song, and her upcoming Bollywood debut.

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Rubaru Roshni review: Documentary on acts of violence gives you poignant insight into a criminal's psyche

With Aamir Khan's Rubaru Roshni, director Swati Chakravarty Bhatkal shines a light into the deep wounds caused by irreparable loss borne out of violence.

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Koffee with Karan season 6: Bhumi Pednekar, Rajkummar Rao on nepotism, crushes, and life before acting

On Koffee with Karan season 6, Bhumi Pednekar talked about how she bagged her Bollywood debut, and Rajkummar Rao reveals marriage plans with Patralekha.

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Four More Shots Please! review: Amazon Prime Video India Original fails to make its characters worth rooting for

Four More Shots Please! ends up being more raunchy than rich, despite its woke cast, convincing performances and 10 layers of gloss on every frame.

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NBA: Rockets bank on James Harden's 40-point masterclass to brush aside Orlando; struggling Cavaliers beat Bulls

Chris Paul returned from injury, but it was James Harden's 40 points that fueled the Houston Rockets' 103-98 come-from-behind victory over the Orlando Magic in the NBA on Sunday.

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Australian Open 2019: Despite loss to Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal's insatiable hunger to improve continues to inspire

All things considered, it is an encouraging sign that Nadal could storm through the draw with so little trouble despite not having his best defence at his command.

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Bundesliga: Bayern Munich down Stuttgart to close gap on Borussia Dortmund; RB Leipzig romp mid-table Fortuna Duesseldorf

Robert Lewandowski rectified a rare penalty miss by scoring as Bayern Munich stayed six points behind Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga title race after Sunday's 4-1 home win over Stuttgart.

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I-League 2018-19: Fitter and sharper East Bengal edge Mohun Bagan in a Kolkata derby devoid of genuine quality

The Kolkata derby was game of fine margins - East Bengal registering a 2-0 victory and thus a league double over their arch rivals after 15 years

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NBA Rundown Week 15: James Harden's high-scoring streak, defending champions Warriors' dominance and more

Here are bits and bobs from another week in the NBA

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Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo's late winner guides 'worst' Juventus to win over Lazio; AS Roma held by Atalanta in six-goal thriller

Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty to seal a hard-fought 2-1 win for Juventus against Lazio in Rome on Sunday to pull 11 points clear in Serie A.

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Australian Open 2019: Touched by the 'divine', Novak Djokovic takes tennis to new level of perfection against Rafael Nadal

Novak Djokovic's best took tennis to another level of perfection at the 2019 Australian Open

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ISL 2018-19: Jorge Costa's Mumbai City FC execute their plans to perfection against lacklustre Bengaluru FC

It's an important victory for Mumbai, considering the fact that as many as six teams are vying for the top four spot. With the kind of application they showed on Sunday, Mumbai shouldn't face any trouble in sealing a top four spot.

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Ligue 1: Edinson Cavani scores brace as Neymar-less Paris Saint-Germain thrash Rennes; Lyon edge past Amiens

Edinson Cavani scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain beat Rennes 4-1 on Sunday, a victory overshadowed by coach Thomas Tuchel's admission that Neymar is set to miss next month's Champions League showdown with Manchester United.

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LaLiga: Barcelona see off Girona to restore five-point lead at the top; Ten-man Real Madrid floor Espanyol

Gareth Bale needed just two minutes to mark his return from injury with a goal as 10-man Real Madrid held on for a 4-2 victory over Espanyol on Sunday.

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FA Cup: Chelsea breeze past Sheffield Wednesday on Gonzalo Higuain's debut; Crystal Palace shock Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur suffered their second defeat in English knockout football in a matter of days as they lost 2-0 to Crystal Palace in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday.

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Indonesia Masters 2019: Saina Nehwal triumphs in 'lucky' Jakarta; Anders Antonsen stuns Kento Momota to win men's title

Saina Nehwal had to accept the fact that the Indonesia Masters badminton women's singles title would go to her by default after her Spanish rival, Carolina Marin, was forced to concede the final midway through the first game at Jakarta's Istora Senayan

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ISL 2018-19: Mumbai City FC end Bengaluru FC's unbeaten run with narrow victory to go top of the table

Skipper Paulo Machado led from the front as Mumbai City FC defeated Bengaluru FC 1-0 in an entralling Indian Super League game in Mumbai on Sunday.

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ISL 2019, Mumbai City FC vs Bengaluru FC, Highlights: Jorge Costa's men go top with win

Catch Live score and updates from Indian Super League (ISL) clash between Mumbai City FC and Bengaluru FC in Mumbai

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Indian women's football team ride on Ratanbala Devi's hattrick to beat Indonesia in first of two international friendlies

A second-half hat-trick by Ratanbala Devi helped the Indian women's team beat Indonesia 3-0 in the first of their two friendly matches in Jakarta on Sunday.

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Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic gets ever closer to perfection in stunning take-down of Rafael Nadal in final

By making the impossible look routine with his day-to-day and minute-to-minute brilliance, and by doing that for so many years together, Djokovic is charting a story as astonishing as any that's ever been seen

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Premier League: Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi reportedly hands in transfer request amidst Bayern interest

Callum Hudson-Odoi has previously been linked with a move to German giants Bayern Munich, who have made clear how highly they regard the England youth international

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Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic hails straight-set win over Rafael Nadal as his 'best final in a Grand Slam'

Novak Djokovic said he played his "best final in a Grand Slam" to win a record magnificent seventh Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 rout of Rafael Nadal Sunday.

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Australian Open 2019: Rafael Nadal says he takes a lot of positives from tournament despite losing to Novak Djokovic in final

Rafael Nadal said he took a lot of positives out of the Australian Open on his return from injury, despite being thrashed in the final by Novak Djokovic.

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Premier League: Alvaro Morata on verge of completing loan move to Atletico Madrid from Chelsea, claim reports

Spain striker Alvaro Morata is on the verge of completing a loan move to Atletico Madrid from Chelsea, reports in the Spanish media said on Saturday.

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Indonesia Masters 2019: Denmark's Anders Antonsen upsets World No 1 Kento Momota to clinch first major title of career

Danish player Anders Antonsen won his first ever Indonesia Masters after defeating world number one Kento Momota of Japan on Saturday to claim the 2019 title.

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NBA: Kevin Durant scores game-high 33 points against Celtics as Warriors register 10th straight win; Spurs beat Pelicans

Kevin Durant scored a game-high 33 points as the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors won their 10th straight game with a 115-111 victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday.

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Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, Australian Open 2019 men's singles Final highlights: Serb wins record seventh title

Catch all the latest updates from the Australian Open 2019 men's singles final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

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Australian Open 2019: World No 1 Novak Djokovic demolishes Rafael Nadal in straight sets to clinch record seventh title

An imperious Novak Djokovic won a record magnificent seventh Australian Open title by routing Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 on Sunday with a display of flawless tennis.

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Australian Open 2019: Fifth-seeded Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut claim men's doubles title in Melbourne

Fifth-seeded Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut won their fourth Grand Slam men's doubles title when they were crowned Australian Open champions Sunday in a tough final 6-4, 7-6 (7/1)

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Ghostbusters: Jason Reitman's sequel to original 1984 film will hit cinemas on 10 July, 2020

The new Ghostbusters film will be directed by Jason Reitman, son of Ivan Reitman, who had helmed the first two features in the 80s.

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Aparshakti Khurana joins Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor in Remo D'Souza's upcoming dance film

Aparshakti Khurana's last release was the Rajkummar Rao-starrer horror comedy Stree.

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Vicky Kaushal, not Sushant Singh Rajput, to reportedly replace Shah Rukh Khan in Saare Jahan Se Achha

Vicky Kaushal was last seen in the military drama Uri: The Surgical Attack.

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Uri: The Surgical Strike box office collection - Vicky Kaushal's military drama predicted to cross Rs 200 cr mark

Uri: The Surgical Strike is based on the Indian Army's 2016 surgical strikes which occurred in September 2016.

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Manikarnika box office collection Day 2: Kangana Ranaut's period drama picks up pace, earns Rs 26.85 cr

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi focuses on Rani Laxmibai's fight against British colonisers for the rightful independence of her country and land.

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Irupathiyonnaam Noottandu movie review: Pranav Mohanlal lacks spark as does this meandering, insensitive hotch-potch

Irupathiyonnaam Noottandu meanders to such an extent that it feels like a hotch-potch of themes and situations rather than a single, smoothly flowing narrative.

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Indonesia Masters 2019: Saina Nehwal wins first title of season after Carolina Marin retires in final due to leg injury

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal claimed her first World Tour title of the year after three-time world champion Carolina Marin of Spain limped out of the Indonesia Masters final due to a leg injury on Sunday.

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Mahesh Bhupathi says it's time to talk about singles as Indians have won enough Grand Slam doubles titles

It's time that India start talking about singles than relishing the doubles Grand Slam titles, says Mahesh Bhupathi, who reckons that the game of tennis, for an exciting future in country, needs at least 10 singles players in top-100.

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Highlights, Indonesia Masters 2019 final result: Saina Nehwal wins title after Carolina Marin retires due to injury

Catch all the live scores and updates of the Indonesia Masters as India's Saina Nehwal takes on Carolina Marin in the final

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AIFF gears up for national team head coach hunt, expresses preference towards experience over high-profile names

The AIFF said it will launch its hunt for a new national coach in the next few days and would be aiming for a dynamic personality with considerable international experience instead of a high-profile name.

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Australian Open 2019: Only 21, Naomi Osaka shows she knows how to walk the talk with her tennis

Only 21, Naomi Osaka shows she knows how to walk the talk with her tennis

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Santiago ePrix 2019: From unusual opening lap to bittersweet result for Mahindra Racing, takeaways from Formula E race

The 2019 Santiago ePrix was a race of attrition - only 14 out of the 22 drivers completed the third round of the 2018-19 FIA Formula E Championship

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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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Australian Open 2019 champion Osaka eyes 'Naomi Slam', says she is used to pressure that comes with elite tennis

Newly-minted Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka said she was not satisfied with back-to-back majors and hoped to complete a 'Naomi Slam'.

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LaLiga: 'Generous' Karim Benzema is playing with fractured finger, says Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari

Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari has praised Karim Benzema's excellent run of form, particularly as the striker is playing through the pain of a broken finger.

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LaLiga: Atletico a greater threat to Barcelona's title hopes than Real Madrid, says coach Ernesto Valverde

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has admitted he views Atletico Madrid as a greater threat to his side winning La Liga this season than Real Madrid.

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Zee Jaipur Literature Festival 2019: On Day 3, discussions about need for atypical gay love stories, travel writing

The third day of the Jaipur Literature Festival saw a packed audience waiting to listen to Jeffrey Archer, and Andr Aciman speaking about Call Me By Your Name

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Rishi Kapoor shares update on his health: My treatment is on, hopefully I will recover soon

Rishi Kapoor said that the break he took to undergo medical treatment in the United States had been "therapeutic."

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Manikarnika co-director Krish on Kangana Ranaut: Don't know how she sleeps at night by taking credit

Manikarnika co-director Krish opened up about how the film changed after Kangana Ranaut took over as the director of the project.

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Anne Hathaway says Princess Diaries 3 in the works, reveals Julie Andrews also interested in reprising role

Anne Hathaway, who had her breakout role in 2001's The Princess Diaries, revealed that the third installment of the romcom is in the pipeline.

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Saturday, January 26, 2019

India women's hockey team suffers narrow defeat in opening match against hosts Spain in Murcia

Indian women's hockey team put up a spirited fight before losing 2-3 to Spain in their opening match against hosts Spain.

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ISL 2018-19: Carles Cuadrat's Bengaluru FC under pressure to maintain winning streak against upbeat Mumbai City FC

Bengaluru haven't tasted defeat this season, with eight wins and three draws. Mumbai City FC, under Portuguese coach Jorge Costa, showed good results by employing a pragmatic style of play.

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Premier League: Southampton defender Cedric Soares joins Serie A side Inter Milan on loan with option to buy

Southampton defender Cedric Soares has joined Italian side Inter Milan on loan with an option to buy, both clubs confirmed on Saturday.

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LaLiga: Antoine Griezmann strikes as Atletico Madrid keep pressure on leaders Barcelona with win over in-form Getafe

Antoine Griezmann struck again as Atletico Madrid kept the pressure on Barcelona at the top of La Liga by beating in-form Getafe 2-0 on Saturday.

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Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund go nine points clear of Bayern Munich atop standings after thumping Hanover

Marco Reus shone as Borussia Dortmund opened a nine-point lead over Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga table with a 5-1 rout of strugglers Hanover on Saturday.

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Ligue 1: Monaco succumb to defeat against Dijon just 24 hours after reappointing former boss Leonardo Jardim

Monaco suffered another damaging defeat as they lost 2-0 at Dijon in Ligue 1 on Saturday, just 24 hours after reappointing former boss Leonardo Jardim to take over from the sacked Thierry Henry.

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Serie A: Napoli-AC Milan stalemate hands Juventus title boost; Fabio Quagliarella scores brace to sink Udinese

Carlo Ancelotti's Napoli settled for a point in a goalless draw amid high security at AC Milan on Saturday as evergreen Sampdoria forward Fabio Quagliarella equalled a Serie A record by scoring in 11 consecutive games.

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FA Cup: Manchester City thump Burnley to keep hopes of quadruple alive; Everton, West Ham dumped out

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola labelled talk of a quadruple as "fantasy" earlier in the week, but his side are in contention on four fronts, including the Champions League and the Premier League.

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I-League 2018-19: Willis Plaza scores brace in Churchill Brothers' victory over Indian Arrows

Willis Plaza struck twice to guide Churchill Brothers to a 2-1 win over Indian Arrows in their I League clash at the Tilak Maidan, on Saturday.

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Indonesia Masters 2019: Saina Nehwal fights back to down He Bingjiao, set up tough final against Carolina Marin

Indian shuttle queen Saina Nehwal qualified to cross swords again with reigning world and Olympic champion Carolina Marin of Spain after the two players beat higher ranked Chinese opponents at the Istora Senayan on Saturday

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Australian Open 2019: Petra Kvitova says she's already a winner despite losing final to Naomi Osaka

Comeback queen Petra Kvitova said she was hurting but still felt like a winner after going down guns blazing against Japan's Naomi Osaka Saturday in an epic clash for the Australian Open crown.

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Australian Open 2019: Naomi Osaka's mature title victory over Petra Kvitova may usher a new era in women's tennis

Much like Novak Djokovic on the men's tour, Osaka can make a match competitive against any opponent without needing to summon her most ferocious first-strike tennis.

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Australian Open 2019: Rafael Nadal-Novak Djokovic look to script another epic in Melbourne seven years after marathon final

Djokovic and Nadal had given the sport one of its most exhausting and till date, the longest ever final at a Grand Slam, clocking five hours and 53 minutes - the score 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7(5), 7-5 to the Serb.

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Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri says receiving Padmashree award makes him a bit 'nervous'

India skipper Sunil Chhetri on Saturday said being in the elite list of former footballers to be honoured with the Padma award makes him a bit "nervous" and brings "extra pressure" to strive for excellence.

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Jennifer Azzi interview: Hall of Famer talks about NBA Academy India women's programme, Sanjana Ramesh's success and more

Azzi spoke to Firstpost about Sanjana Ramesh's success, how India can improve the path for young prospects, and which players have already caught her eye as the next "big things".

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AFC Asian Cup 2019: South Korea captain Heung-min Son admits to being fatigued after team's shock exit

While Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino will welcome Son's return, the Korean forward admitted after the game he had been struggling with his fitness.

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Indonesia Masters: Saina Nehwal battles back from a game down to beat He Bingjao, book place in the final

Saina Nehwal continued her impressive run to enter the finals of the USD 350,000 Indonesia Masters with a hard-fought win over China's He Bingjiao in Jakarta on Saturday.

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Kesari: Akshay Kumar trolled for promoting film on Republic Day, Twitterati call it 'perfect way to sell nationalism'

Akshay Kumar released a new still from his upcoming film Kesari on 26 January.

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Neelesh Misra on navigating fiction and fact: 'Journalism helped in striking the right balance in my storytelling'

Neelesh Misra tells us about his career as a journalist, lyricist, scriptwriter, author, radio jockey and mentor to emerging storytellers, amid the Zee Jaipur Literature Festival 2019

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Game of Thrones season 8: Maisie Williams says fans will not be satisfied with show's ending

Game of Thrones season 8 is slated to premiere on 14 April.

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Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened review - Netflix docu is as entertaining as it's insightful

Netflix documentary on Fyre fraud left me both in peals of laughter and a slack jawed disbelief at how far someone could go to feed his delusions of grandeur.

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Australian Open 2019: Naomi Osaka clinches second Grand Slam, World No 1 ranking after beating Petra Kvitova in tense final

Naomi Osaka edged Petra Kvitova 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-4 on Saturday night to win the Australian Open for a second consecutive Grand Slam title.

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Australian Open 2019, Naomi Osaka vs Petra Kvitova final, highlights: Japanese star claims first title in Melbourne

Naomi Osaka and Petra Kvitova meet in the Australian Open final with a championship and the No 1 ranking at stake. Catch our live blog of the 2019 Australian Open women's final here:

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Highlights, Indonesia Masters 2019 results: India's Saina Nehwal battles past He Bingjiao to enter final

Catch the live scores and updates of the Indonesia Masters as Saina Nehwal takes on He Bingjiao in the semi-finals

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Zee Jaipur Literature Festival 2019: History, biographies, storytelling in focus on Day 2

With the first day of the Zee Jaipur Literature Festival 2019 closing rather unceremoniously after the weather took a bit of a dramatic turn, day two was all about that golden winter sunshine and abundant politeness.

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Bollywood celebrates Republic Day; Ranveer, Deepika on #1yearofPadmaavat : Social Media Stalkers' Guide

Salman Khan and John Abraham, whose patriotic films Bharat and Romeo Akbar Walter will release soon, wished fans on Republic Day

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Manikarnika, Thackeray box office collection: Kangana Ranaut film collects Rs 8.75 cr, Nawazuddin-starrer Rs 6 cr on opening day

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi soared ahead of Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Thackeray on the opening day.

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Australian Open 2019 LIVE score, Naomi Osaka vs Petra Kvitova final: Japanese star eyeing Melbourne title after US Open high

Naomi Osaka and Petra Kvitova meet in the Australian Open final with a championship and the No 1 ranking at stake. Catch our live blog of the 2019 Australian Open women's final here:

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Premier League: Nigeria international Victor Moses leaves Chelsea to sign for Fenerbahce on loan until end of season

Chelsea winger Victor Moses has moved to Turkey's Fenerbahce on loan until the end of next season, the English Premier League side said on Friday.

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Champions League: Real Madrid forwards Gareth Bale, Marco Asensio return to full training ahead of last-16 tie with Ajax

Real Madrid forwards Marco Asensio and Gareth Bale both returned to full training on Friday after injury layoffs, handing the European champions a boost in attack three weeks before their Champions League last-16 tie with Ajax Amsterdam.

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NBA: Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic receives one-game suspension for leaving bench during altercation with Utah Jazz

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was suspended one game without pay by the NBA on Friday for leaving the bench during an altercation that brought fines for two other players.

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Ligue 1: Thierry Henry wants successor Leonardo Jardim to take relegation-haunted AS Monaco to 'greater strengths'

Thierry Henry admitted he was saddened by his sacking as Monaco coach after just three months in charge on Friday but said he hoped successor Leonardo Jardim would take the relegation-haunted French club "to greater strengths".

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Premier League: Manchester City pulled out of race to sign Frenkie De Jong over wage fears, says coach Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has revealed Manchester City pulled out of the race to sign Ajax midfielder Frenkie De Jong for fear of upsetting other players by breaking the club's wage structure.

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NBA: James Harden scores 35 points as balanced Rockets beat Raptors; Bucks come from behind to defeat Hornets

James Harden scored 35 points on Friday as the Houston Rockets used a balanced attack and held on to beat the Toronto Raptors 121-119.

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Premier League: Cardiff City will pay tribute to missing striker Emiliano Sala before clashes against Arsenal, Bournemouth

Cardiff City will pay tribute to their missing forward Emiliano Sala before Tuesday's Premier League clash at Arsenal, the Welsh club's chief executive Ken Choo said on Friday.

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FA Cup: Arsenal face defensive crisis as Laurent Koscielny, Sokratis Papastathopoulos pick injuries against Manchester United

Arsenal face an injury crisis after a suspected broken jaw for captain Laurent Koscielny and ankle problem for Sokratis in Friday's FA Cup fourth-round defeat by Manchester United left them with only one fit recognised central defender.

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Shah Rukh Khan was reportedly offered Shahid Kapoor, Ranveer Singh's roles in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat

Sanjay Leela Bhansali approached Shah Rukh Khan for the roles of Maharawal Ratan Singh and Alauddin Khilji in Padmaavat.

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Hari Kunzru on White Tears, a post-internet world, and returning to the Zee Jaipur Literature Festival

In a conversation with Firstpost at the Zee Jaipur Literature Festival 2019, author Hari Kunzru spoke about his writing process; his latest book White Tears; his observations on other Indian writers and his fondness for the litfest.

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Karan Johar feels Ranveer Singh's energy enhances his stardom: 'He is originally very flamboyant'

At World Economic Forums, filmmaker Karan Johar was all in praise of the Simmba actor, Ranveer Singh, even calling him his hero

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After Shah Rukh Khan's alleged exit, has Sushant Singh Rajput been approached for Saare Jahan Se Achcha?

Despite Saare Jahan Se Achcha writer Anjum Rajabali dismissing reports of Shah Rukh Khan's exit from project, rumour is rife that Sushant Singh Rajput has been approached for the role

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Christopher Nolan's next upcoming Warner Bros film gets a release date; will hit theatres in July 2020

Of Christopher Nolan's last five movies with Warner Bros., four have opened in that mid-July spot

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Oscars snubs 2019: Paddington 2, Sorry to Bother You, Mandy and other films that should have been nominated

In an ideal world Paddington 2 wins all 25 Academy awards, and if you haven't seen it yet you really need to exit your cave right away.

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Ammi: A documentary explores Najeeb Ahmed's disappearance, his mother's angst and JNU's alleged inaction

In Ammi, Sunil Kumar presents two facets of the story of Najeeb Ahmed's disappearance - the emotional, involving his mother Fatima Nafees, and the investigative, which tries to present the events of the case in a transparent manner

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Friday, January 25, 2019

Bundesliga: Schalke rise to 12th in standings after earning point in bruising Hertha Berlin encounter

Schalke are unbeaten in their last three Bundesliga matches after Friday's 2-2 draw at Hertha Berlin

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Premier League: Emiliano Sala's sister Romina says she would never stop searching for missing Cardiff City footballer

The sister of Argentinian footballer Emiliano Sala, whose plane disappeared near the Channel Islands, vowed on Friday that she would "never stop" looking for her brother despite rescuers ending their search.

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Roger Federer's Australian Open 2019 loss raises the question: Is this the year tennis legend retires?

Pundits believe that if Roger Federer has to win another Grand Slam singles title, it has to be at the Australian Open of 2020; not Wimbledon or the US Open.

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Premier League: Marko Arnautovic confirms he will not leave West Ham United in January despite offer from China

Marko Arnautovic has ended the speculation concerning his immediate future by indicating he will stay with West Ham.

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Ligue 1: AS Monaco replace coach Thierry Henry with Leonardo Jardim just three months after he was sacked

Leonardo Jardim returned for a second spell as Monaco coach on Friday, just over three months after he was sacked, the struggling French Ligue 1 club announced.

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Ligue 1: Mario Balotelli scores on debut but Marseille crisis deepens with Lille defeat, exploding fireworks and striking fans

Marseille's slide continued with a 2-1 home loss to Lille in a match that started with a fan protest, was interrupted for more than 30 minutes after a firework exploded on the touchline and also saw a red card and a Mario Balotelli goal on his debut.

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