FIFA Council unanimously approves expanded 32-team field for 2023 Women's World Cup

The Women's World Cup will be expanded from 24 to 32 teams at the 2023 edition in an effort to "foster the growth of women's football", FIFA said on Wednesday.

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Harry Wilson, Pedro hit memorable strikes as Premier League giants Liverpool, Chelsea win pre-season friendlies

Welsh international Harry Wilson gave Jurgen Klopp a reminder of his talents with a spectacular goal as Liverpool defeated Lyon 3-1 in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday

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Marmadesam: Tamil's truly captivating nostalgia TV is coming episode-by-episode to YouTube

Adapted from Indra Soundar Rajan's novels, by himself, directed immaculately by Naga, Marmadesam, for me, is what nostalgia television is all about.

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Khandaani Shafakhana music review: A mix of sweet, lyrical tracks and insufferable party songs

The music of Khandaani Shafakhana dwells in a confused zone, especially in terms of its intent.

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Rammstein bandmates kiss during Moscow concert to protest against Russia's anti-LGBTQI laws

Two guitarists of German heavy metal band Rammstein kissed on stage during their performance in Moscow, in a bid to protest Russia's anti-LGBTQI laws.

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Ponniyin Selvan: Mani Ratnam to resume dream project on grand scale with Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Mani Ratnam is said to have got the nod from actors like Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Vikram, Keerthy Suresh, Aishwarya Rai and Amitabh Bachchan for Ponniyin Selvan.

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Avengers: Endgame writers reveal Thanos' initial death was 'assisted suicide', claim 'he lets them kill him'

In the new digital versions of Avengers: Endgame, it is revealed that Thanos' assassination was, in fact, an "assisted suicide."

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Lisa Marie Presley sign massive book deal about former husband Michael Jackson, father Elvis

Reportedly, Lisa Marie's book deal has been sold to Gallery Books for between USD 3 million and USD 4 million

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Citi Open 2019: Andy Murray and brother Jamie advance to doubles quarter-finals; Stefanos Tsitsipas enters third round

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray moved closer to a singles comeback six months after hip surgery, joining brother Jamie for a doubles victory on Wednesday at the ATP Washington Open.

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Ghost Stories: Netflix, RSVP reunite Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, Anurag Kashyap for anthology

Netflix confirmed that Ghost Stories would begin production in August

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Saand Ki Aankh: Taapsee Pannu reveals she lived with Prakashi Tomar to prepare for her role of ace sharpshooter

Saand Ki Aankh follows the inspiring story of the world's oldest sharpshooters, Chandro and Prakashi Tomar fondly known as the Revolver Dadis.

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Meghan Markle collaborates with charity Smart Works to launch capsule workwear collection

Meghan Markle has announced that she's launching a capsule collection of workwear to benefit her royal patronage Smart Works

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Teen sensation Joao Felix shines in Atletico Madrid's dominating victory over Carlos Vela-led MLS All-Stars in Orlando

Portuguese teen sensation Joao Felix came off the bench to score a superb goal Wednesday as Atletico Madrid blanked the Major League Soccer All-Stars 3-0 at rain-soaked Exploria Stadium.

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Dear Comrade earns Rs 33 cr globally in opening weekend; The Lion King tops Tamil Nadu box office

In the US, Dear Comrade has pulled in a total of $750,000 (Rs 5.1 crore) until Wednesday noon

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Weightlifting, boxing federations throw their weight behind IOA in boycotting CWG 2022 if shooting is not included

Officials and athletes of wrestling, weightlifting and boxing, for now, stand firmly by IOA and their stance of not participating in Commonwealth Games 2022 if shooting is not included.

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Shilpa Shetty Kundra to make her Bollywood comeback in Abhimanyu Dassani, Shirley Setia's Nikamma

Shilpa Shetty will be playing a dynamic and pivotal role in Sabbir Khan's upcoming film, Nikamma

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Pro Kabaddi 2019: Deepak Niwas Hooda guides Jaipur Pink Panthers past Haryana Steelers; U Mumba lose to UP Yoddha

U Mumba's Pro Kabaddi home leg began on a positive note with a commanding win over rivals Puneri Paltan, but the last two matches have seen them lose by comparatively narrow margins

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UTT 2019: Sharath Kamal unfurls vintage bag of tricks as Chennai Lions pip Goa Challengers to top league table

Achanta Sharath Kamal's win in the reverse singles proved crucial as in the reverse women's singles, Chennai Lions lost 1-2

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Rapper Cardi B postpones Indianapolis concert to 11 September, cites 'security threat' behind show's cancellation

In a post on Twitter, Cardi B apologised to her fans for the cancellation and said the police is investigating the threat.

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R. Kelly judge orders lawyers not to divulge new evidence in R&B singer's child pornography case

R. Kelly, 52, is jailed in the case on charges that also include coercing minors to engage in sex

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Resident Doctors' Association to go on 24-hour nationwide strike against 'draconian' National Medical Commission Bill today

On 29 July, the Lok Sabha had passed a Bill that seeks to create National Medical Commission in place of Medical Council of India (MCI) with Health Minister Harsh Vardhan terming it as an "anti-vested interests Bill" which will be remembered as one of the greatest reforms brought by the Narendra Modi government.

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Baby Driver lead actor Ansel Elgort says he has received script of sequel from director Edgar Write

Baby Driver director Edgar Wright teased a possible sequel to the film in July last year while celebrating its one-year anniversary

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Meghan Markle criticised by Twitter users, Piers Morgan for collaboration with Vogue UK

Meghan Markle will guest edit the September issue of Vogue UK, which features Michelle Obama, Salma Hayek, Greta Thunberg.

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Jabariya Jodi song Machhardani: Sidharth Malhotra, Parineeti Chopra match steps in a 'hatkte' wedding track

Jabariya Jodiis based on the practice of abduction of grooms (pakadwa vivah) prevalent in Bihar, where the groom is forced by the bride's family into marriage.

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Sara Ali Khan makes ramp debut with Falguni, Shane Peacock at FDCI India Couture Week

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Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel asks players to 'make sacrifices' after easing past Sydney FC in pre-season friendly

Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel warned his side that they must pull together and "make sacrifices" after they eased to a 3-0 friendly win over Sydney FC on Tuesday in China

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Udit Narayan clarifies he did not file FIR against anonymous caller, only informed police about threats

Udit Narayan had recently informed the police that he was getting threat calls for the last one month from an unknown number.

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Bollywood art director R Verman dies aged 72 after suffering cardiac arrest on Tuesday

The last rites of R Verman were performed by son and filmmaker Abhishek Varman.

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Peaky Blinders Season 5 trailer: Cilian Murphy, Sam Claflin are at loggerheads in BBC political drama

Peaky Blinders Season 5 features Cilian Murphy reprise his role of mob boss Thomas Shelby, who has now entered the realm of British politics.

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The Lion King becomes fourth Disney film to cross $1 bn mark at global box office in 2019

The Lion King is the fourth Disney film after Avengers: Endgame, Captain Marvel and Aladdin to cross the $1 billion threshold this year.

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Curious case of YouTube's charts: Something's strange about the platform's rankings, but nobody's talking

Analysing the phenomenon may explain why Badshah's Paagal isn't on YouTube's charts when the video on Sony Music India's channel has been watched over 100 million times

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Lionel Scaloni signs contract extension to remain Argentina head coach for 2022 World Cup qualifiers

Lionel Scaloni was initially hired as interim coach last August, just over two weeks after Jorge Sampaoli was sacked following Argentina's last 16 elimination from the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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Katy Perry's 'Dark Horse' 'improperly copied' from Christian rap song Joyful Noise, finds jury

The case now goes to a penalty phase, where the jury will decide how much Katy Perry and other defendants owe for copyright infringement

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Xiaomi to soon unveil a gaming smartphone with newly launched MediaTek Helio G90T chipset

Xiaomi didn't mention anything about which phone is likely going to get this new MediaTek chipset.

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Wayne Rooney insists his future remains in MLS amid concerns about his 'unsettled' family in Washington

Wayne Rooney stressed Tuesday that his future remains in Major League Soccer amid new suggestions his family are unsettled in Washington and want him to return to England before his current contract expires

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Zozo Championship: Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods to highlight Japan's first PGA Tour event

Woods had already confirmed his participation, but McIlroy's addition considerably brightens the star power at the $9.75 million Zozo Championship in October.

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Sonakshi Sinha appears on Madhuri Dixit-Nene's show Dance Deewane to promote Khandaani Shafakhana

While on promotions for Khandaani Shafakhana, Sonakshi Sinha posted a boomerang video of herself with Madhuri Dixit Nene, on sets of Dance Deewane

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NBA: Portland Trail Blazers agree three-year, $100 million contract extension with guard CJ McCollum, say reports

The Portland Trail Blazers have agreed on a three-year, $100 million NBA contract extension with guard CJ McCollum, US media reported on Tuesday.

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Citi Open 2019: US top seed Sloane Stephens and teen sensation Cori Gauff suffer first-round defeats in Washington

Coco Gauff, the American teen who electrified Wimbledon with a last-16 run, and US top seed Sloane Stephens crashed out Tuesday in round one of the WTA Washington Open.

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Sonakshi Sinha on Khandaani Shafakhana, the failure of Kalank, and return to Dabangg franchise

"When we have cold, we tell our parents to take us to a doctor so why are people hesitant when they have a sexual disorder," says Sonakshi Sinha.

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Citi Open 2019: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga ousts Karen Khachanov; Daniil Medvedev and Kyle Edmund advance to third round

France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga defeated his first top-10 rival in nearly two years, ousting Russian second seed Karen Khachanov 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 on Tuesday at the ATP Washington Open.

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Champions League: Scottish champions Celtic beat Nomme Kalju to enter third qualifying round; PSV Eindhoven crash out

Celtic won 2-0 in Tallinn on Tuesday night to complete a 7-0 aggregate Champions League qualifying victory over Estonian champions Nomme Kalju.

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FHRAI defends JW Marriott charging Rahul Bose Rs 442 for two bananas; argues hotel also offers 'ambiance, luxury'

Recently, a video went viral in which Rahul Bose was seen complaining about five-star hotel JW Marriott, Chandigarh for billing two bananas for Rs 442

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Real Madrid's pre-season struggles continue with defeat against Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham

Real Madrid's disastrous pre-season continued on Tuesday as they lost 1-0 to Tottenham in Munich.

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Kabir Singh makes Rs 275 crores, reviving a crucial debate: Do movie reviews influence box office performance?

A film review is a marketing tool for the filmmaker, but double-edged because it's one they can't control.

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Bong Joon-ho's Palme d'Or winning film Parasite pulled out of Chinese Film Festival for 'technical reasons'

Parasite is the first South Korean film to receive the Palme d'Or, the highest honour at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Anushka Sharma explains her long absence from screen: It's important as a creative person to take time off

Speaking about her long absence from films after Zero in 2018, Anushka Sharma confirms that it was a conscious decision on her part.

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Anushka Sharma on her long absence from screen: It's important as a creative person to take time off

Speaking about her long absence from films after Zero in 2018, Anushka Sharma confirms that it was a conscious decision on her part.

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Akshay Kumar to reunite with Mission Mangal director Jagan Shakti for Hindi remake of Vijay's Kaththi

Akshay Kumar has a string of releases lined up this year, and the Kaththi remake is the second announcement by the actor from this week.

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Sealed with a kiss! Alison Van Uytvanck beats partner, on and off the court, Greet Minnen in first match

Alison Van Uytvanck and Greet Minnen, two of the few openly gay players on the tour, are partners off the court as well as on it.

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Coco Vandewegh makes winning return to tennis at Silicon Valley Classic after nine-month break

Coco Vandewegh hadn't won a singles match since June of 2018, and in her extended absence has dropped to 636th in the world.

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Judgementall Hai Kya: Hungarian artist accuses makers of Kangana Ranaut-Rajkummar's film of plagiarism

Flra Borsi, a Hungarian digital artist and photographer, has alleged that the poster of Judgementall Hai Kya bears striking similarity to her picture.

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US Soccer says women's team paid more in salaries and bonuses than men between 2010 and 2018

According to a letter released Monday by US Soccer President Carlos Cordeiro, the federation paid out $34.1 million in salary and game bonuses to the women between 2010 and 2018 as opposed to $26.4 million paid to the men.

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Boney Kapoor announces Ajith 60 on Twitter; H Vinoth likely to direct Tamil superstar's next film after Nerkonda Paarvai

Boney Kapoor took to Twitter to make the announcement of second collaboration with Ajith. The project is expected to go on floors by the end of August

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Judgementall Hai Kya: Hungarian artist alleges makers of Kangana Ranaut-Rajkummar's film of plagiarism

Flra Borsi, a Hungarian digital artist and photographer, has alleged that the poster of Judgementall Hai Kya bears striking similarity to her picture.

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Guru Randhawa reportedly assaulted in Vancouver following concert at Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Guru Randhawa was reporedly attacked on his head from behind when he was exiting the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver.

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Bornoporichoy movie review: Mainak Bhaumik's thriller suffers from an extremely convoluted plot

Bornoporichoy has a flimsy storyline, a cluster of clues that were hammered into the story, and performances which were neither supervised nor perfected.

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Washington Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas gets top seed in tournament, aims to clinch career's fourth ATP title

Stefanos Tsitsipas began a historic hardcourt run at last year's ATP Washington Open and the 20-year-old Greek star returns this week as the top seed and world number six.

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Pro Kabaddi 2019: Brothers in arms, Anup Kumar and Rakesh Kumar transition into PKL's first super coaches

Anup Kumar and Rakesh Kumar are the first to have transitioned from star players to super coaches in Pro Kabaddi

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Indian swimming needs sharper thinking, professionalism, more tournaments to rise to global levels or risk oblivion

The sooner Swimming Federation of India understands that it needs to approach the task of administering in a professional manner, the better it will be for the sport. Or else, swimming would get left further behind in the race for popularity.

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Washington Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas gets top seed in tournament, teams up with Nick Kyrgios in doubles event

Stefanos Tsitsipas began a historic hardcourt run at last year's ATP Washington Open and the 20-year-old Greek star returns this week as the top seed and world number six.

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Meet Manisha Ram Kelkar, Marathi film actor who switches life between camera and race tracks with elan

Manisha Ram Kelkar, an actor and anchor by profession, speaks on taking up Formula 4 racing , being a role model for women in sport among other things

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Saaho vs Kaappan: Prabhas' film likely to clash with Suriya and Mohanlal's big budget action thriller on 30 August

South Indian trade experts an alternative release date for Suriya's Kaappaan now that Prabhas' Saaho has been moved to 30 August.

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Meet Manisha Ram Kelkar, Marathi television actor who switches life between camera and race tracks with elan

Manisha Ram Kelkar, an actor and anchor by profession, speaks on taking up Formula 4 racing , being a role model for women in sport among other things

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Andy Murray 'quite close' to playing singles matches again, says best-case scenario could be return at Cincinnati Masters

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray says he is quite close to being able to play singles matches and a best-case scenario could see it happen at Cincinnati in two weeks.

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The Irishman, Martin Scorcese's big-budget mafia epic, to open New York Film Festival on 27 September

Martin Scorsese's big-budget mafia epic The Irishman will premiere as the opening night film at the 57th New York Film Festival, Film at Lincoln Center announced on 29 July

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PSG star Neymar rape probe dropped by Brazil police due to lack of evidence

Neymar had vehemently denied allegations he raped a Brazilian woman in a Paris hotel in May.

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PM Narendra Modi joins Bear Grylls in special episode of Discovery Channel's survival show, Man vs Wild

PM Narendra Modi will venture into the wild with British adventurer and TV host Bear Grylls on an episode of Man vs Wild.

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Japan Open 2019: Kento Momota, Akane Yamaguchi complete home singles sweep, upbeat before Tokyo Olympics

Japan's Kento Momota and Akane Yamaguchi completed an all Japan sweep of the men's and women's singles titles at the same venue which will host the Olympics

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Fathers will do anything for a kiss from their little daughters

And all of this pressure is put to rest with a simple, sweet little kiss from their daughter.

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Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bengali: Ankita Bhattacharyya announced as winner of musical reality show

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa's finale was judged by Shantanu Moitra, Sukhwinder Singh, Monali Thakur and Srikanto Acharjee.

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Firstpost Spodcast Episode 257: Mary Kom, Simranjit Kaur bag boxing gold medals, Max Verstappen claims German GP title and more

In today's episode, we discuss gold medal wins for Mary Kom and Simranjit Kaur at 23rd President's Cup, Max Verstappen's German Grand Prix title and other results.

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Jabariya Jodi pushed to 9 August; Sidharth Malhotra, Parineeti Chopra's rom-com gets new poster

With a change in it's release date, Jabariya Jodi will now have an independent release and also an advantage of <em>Bakri Eid</em> holiday which falls on 11 August.

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FINA World Championships 2019: Hungarian Tamas Kenderesi admits 'touching' nightclub dancer, denies intent of sexual harassment

Hungarian swimmer Tamas Kenderesi said he 'thoughtlessly touched' a nightclub dancer but didn't intend to sexually harass the accuser

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Firstpost Spodcast Episode 256: Mike Hesson set to apply for Indian team's coaching role, Dabang Delhi beat Telugu Titans and more

In today's episode, we discuss former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson's application for Team India role, MS Dhoni joins Indian Army's Parachute Regiment, results from Pro Kabaddi League and Ultimate Table Tennis and more.

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Jabariya Jodi: Release of Sidharth Malhotra, Parineeti Chopra's upcoming rom-com pushed to 9 August

With a change in it's release date, Jabariya Jodi will now have an independent release and also an advantage of <em>Bakri Eid</em> holiday which falls on 11 August.

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FINA World Championships 2019: From Caeleb Dressel's record-breaking exploits to protests against Sun Yang, best moments from event

From Caeleb Dressel's relentless pursuit of gold to the record-breaking exploits of Adam Peaty and Hungary's Kristof Milak, we look at the best of the world swimming championships in Gwangju

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Shayna Jack's coach insists 'devastated' drug-rowAustralia swimmer is innocent

Shayna Jack's coach Dean Boxall said he knew of her test result before the championships, but anti-doping regulations prevented him speaking out.

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KGF: Chapter 2 - First look of Sanjay Dutt as Adheera in Yash starrer unveiled on his 60th birthday

Just like the first film, KGF: Chapter 2 will be made in Kannada and then dubbed in other languages.

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Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal trailer: Dulquer Salmaan, Ritu Varma promise a breezy love story in upcoming film

The trailer of Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal, Dulquer Salmaan's upcoming Tamil film, was released on 28 July to mark his 33rd birthday

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Formula 1 2019: Max Verstappen's masterclass, Sebastian Vettel-Daniil Kvyat's redemption and other talking points from German GP

After delivering memorable races in Austria and Great Britain, Formula 1's excitement quotient climbed several notches with the 2019 German Grand Prix, the season's first wet race

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Judgemental hai kya?: Javed Akhtar's rant against Shekhar Kapur shows the very thin veneer of his liberalism

Javed Akhtar has shown that the "intellectuals" are indeed to be feared for their ability to lash out irrationally in public against anyone who dares to question the club that Akhtar not only considers himself part of but also sometimes acts as spokesperson for.

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Pattas: Dhanush shares funky first look poster of RS Senthil Kumar's film on 36th birthday

Pattas is expected to release on Diwali this year alongside Vijay's Bigil.

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New world record-holder in 400m hurdles Dalilah Muhammad says 52-second barrier can be broken soon

Dalilah Muhammad said she expects her new 400m hurdles world record will be broken sooner rather than later as US runners eye a potential clean sweep at this year's World Championships.

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Formula 1 2019: Mercedes chief Toto Wolff says 'karma' led to team's dismal performance in German Grand Prix

Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff was critical of his team's preparations and reactions on Sunday after both drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas crashed out of contention in a chaotic rain-hit German Grand Prix.

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Atlanta Open: Australia's Alex de Minaur captures second ATP title with dominant victory over Taylor Fritz

Australia's Alex de Minaur captured his second ATP title in dominant style Sunday, dropping just 10 points on serve in a 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) triumph over Taylor Fritz in a battle of rising stars in Atlanta.

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Olympic champion Dalilah Muhammad shatters 16-year 400m hurdles world record at US Championships

Dalilah Muhammad powered home to win in 52.20sec at rain-soaked Drake Stadium, obliterating the 16-year-old previous world record of 52.34sec set by Russia's Yuliya Pechonkina in 2003.

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Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Far From Home, The Lion King: How Hollywood is asserting dominance in Indian market

Trade analysts believe Bollywood producers will have to check the Hollywood slate carefully to slot their films for release.

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Liverpool stumble again in pre-season as Lorenzo Insigne inspires Napoli to 3-0 win

Liverpool have not tasted victory in their past four friendly matches, losing to Borussia Dortmund and Sevilla and drawing with Sporting Lisbon before their loss at Murrayfield.

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Tour de France 2019: Egan Bernal becomes first Colombian to win cycling's greatest prize, 2018 champion Geraint Thomas finishes second

Egan Bernal clinched victory in the Tour de France on Sunday, parading into Paris safely in the overall leader's yellow jersey, becoming the first Colombian winner of cycling's greatest prize and its youngest in more than a century.

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Anurag Kashyap criticises Modi govt, trolls after criminal complaint is filed against signatories in letter to PM

A criminal complaint filed against Anurag Kashyap and nine signatories said that the letter is a threat to national integrity and intends to malign India's image abroad.

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Judgementall Hai Kya box office collection: Kangana Ranaut, Rajkummar Rao's film earns Rs 13.42 cr in two days

Judgementall Hai Kya is expected to cross the Rs 20 crore mark at the domestic box office this weekend.

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Gordon Ramsay reveals he will be touring India soon, says his 'love for the Indian cuisine dates back to his childhood'

Gordon Ramsay revealed that he had visited Kerala in 2004 and stayed at an aashram to understand how to perfect a vegetarian cuisine

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Parents Day 2019: Here's how you can celebrate the day with WhatsApp stickers

To celebrate the hardships and challenges of this parenthood 28 July is celebrated as World Parent's Day.

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Michael Jackson's name may reportedly be removed from MTV VMA Vanguard Award over sexual abuse allegations

MTV's move comes in the wake of the HBO's controversial documentary which focuses on sexual-abuse allegations by former Michael Jackson's proteges Wade Robson and James Safechuck.

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Michael Jackson's name to be removed from MTV VMA Vanguard Award over sexual abuse allegations

MTV's move comes in the wake of the HBO's controversial documentary which focuses on sexual-abuse allegations by former Michael Jackson's proteges Wade Robson and James Safechuck.

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Atlanta Open 2019: Australia's Alex de Minaur downs Reilly Opelka, will face Taylor Fritz in the final

Alex de Minaur became the youngest to reach the Atlanta Open final after beating American Reilly Opelka. He will face another American Taylor Fritz in the title match.

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Jack Ryan Season 2 teaser: John Krasinski returns as CIA agent as action moves to South America

Jack Ryan, which has already been renewed for a third season has new additions to it's cast, with Noomi Rapace and Michael Kelly

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Sathyam Paranja Vishwasikkuvo? movie review: A whimsical cocktail of alcohol and amorality

For the most part then, Sathyam Paranja Vishwasikkuvo? is entertaining, engrossing and intelligent.

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Inter Milan edge Neymar-lessParis Saint-Germain on penalties in pre-season friendly

Neymar, linked with a move back to his former club Barcelona, remained in Shenzhen, PSG's previous stop on their Asian tour, while his team-mates flew to Macau.

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As Alan Moore bids adieu to comic books, a look at his life, work, and towering legacy

Over a career in comics that has spanned a little over four decades, Alan Moore became one of the most renowned and celebrated writers of his time, credited with a number of critically acclaimed original works as well as reimaginings of existing characters that helped revive their flagging popularity.

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Modern Love teaser: Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey explore love in all its forms in Amazon anthology series

Modern Love consists of eight standalone episodes that will explore self love as well as sexual, romantic, familial, platonic love.

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US Championships: Allyson Felix misses out on qualifying for Worlds; Fred Kerley stuns Michael Norman for gold in Men's 400m

It will be the first time Felix has not entered an individual event at a major championships, ending a sequence of appearances that stretches all the way back to 2003.

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Emma Stone thinks it would be fun to make a Zombieland film every 10 years, says director Ruben Fleischer

The sequel to the 2009 Zombieland sees the cast Emma Stone, Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Abigail Breslin reuniting after ten years

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Aadai director Rathna Kumar on Amala Paul's Kamini, and why the film is about personal freedom, not feminism

Days after the release of Aadai, Rathna Kumar is still giving interviews, explaining why a section of the audience felt the climax of his film went against everything the film set out to convey.

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Ashes 2019: England vs Australiacontest too close to call, says former Australia captain Steve Waugh

With the exception of the 2010/11 series in Australia, which England won 3-1, home advantage has been decisive since Steve Waugh's side triumphed 4-1 away in 2001.

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Mary Kom, Gaurav Bidhuri see off tough challenges along with nine others to book place in President's Cup finals

Apart from Mary Kom and Bidhuri, nine other Indian boxers also reached the finals of the 23rd President's Cup.

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JW Marriott Chandigarh fined Rs 25,000 for over-charging actor Rahul Bose for two bananas

Rahul Bose had tweeted a short video, sharing how he was charged an exorbitant amount for two bananas.

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Joaquin Phoenix says Joker's fans will be upset with makers for not following comic books' storyline

Joaquin Phoenix will be seen as Arthur Fleck alongside Zazie Beetz and Robert DeNiro.

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Big Mouth: Nick Kroll-Andrew Goldberg's adult animated comedy series renewed by Netflix for three seasons

The third season of Big Mouth, which is currently under production, will premiere later this year.

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From Big Little Lies to Game of Thrones, when one bad season ruins our favourite TV series

In the age of peak TV, showrunners have often ruined a good thing by taking it a tad too far

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Anne Hathaway says Amazon's Modern Love gave her heightened compassion for people with mental illnesses

Anne Hathaway along with Dev Patel, Tina Fey and Andy Garcia are also part of Modern Love anthology series.

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Russi Taylor, voice actress behind Minnie Mouse and The Simpsons' Martin Prince, passes away at 75

Disney legend Russi Taylor, who voiced Minnie Mouse for more than three decades, has passed away at the age of 75

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Mark Wahlberg cast as lead in Arthur The King, based on Mikael Lindnord's book about Swedish adventure racer

American actor Mark Wahlberg is all set to star in a true story Arthur The King.

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Pro Kabaddi 2019: U Mumba look to take advantage of Puneri Paltan's rough start in first match of home leg

With a new coach and some high-profile additions, U Mumba were expected to do well in the league this season, but it hasn't been a comfortable start.

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Christian Coleman blazes to victory at US championships; books place in World Championships

Christian Coleman posted a time of 9.99 seconds in 100 metres at the US Championships. He joins fellow Justin Gatlin in qualifying for the World Championships.

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After Rahul Bose's banana video goes viral, Taj Hotel offers complimentary fruits for guests

Days after Rahul Bose called Chandigarh'sJW Marriott Hotel out for charginga whopping Rs 442 for 2 bananas, the Chandigarh administration has ordered an inquiry.

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Judgementall Hai Kya writer Kanika Dhillon reacts to Kamaal R Khan's 'sexist' comment

Kanika Dhillon, writer of Judgementall Hai Kya, and Kamal Rashid Khan recently engaged in a virtual war of words.

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FINA World Championships 2019: Sarah Sjostrom sets pace as nightclub deaths overshadow world swim

Eight swimmers were among the injured after a balcony at a South Korean nightclub collapsed in the early hours Saturday, sending party-goers plummeting over five metres onto people below.

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Radhika Apte says she never thought she'd get a chance to play British spy Noor Inayat Khan

Radhika Apte says that her character in British film, Liberte: A Call to Spy, Noor Inayat Khan was a 'pacifist fighting in the war'.

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Judgementall Hai Kya: Tamilrockers leaks HD print of Kangana Ranaut's film within hours of release

Judgementall Hai Kya, which was leaked within four hours, sees both Kangana and Rajkummar in a quirky light, and has been helmed by Prakash Kovelamudi.

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Gareth Bale set for 1 million pounds a week move to Jiangsu Suning in Chinese Super League: Reports

Gareth Bale is on the lookout for life outside of the Bernabeu after being told he is not part of Zinedine Zidane's plans at Real Madrid.

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Anurag Kashyap receives death threat after open letter to Narendra Modi; Mumbai Police to take action

A day after 49 signatories, including Anurag Kashyap, signed an open letter addressed to Narendra Modi, he has received a death threat on Twitter.

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Kapil Sharma confirms wife Ginni Chatrath is pregnant, says it's a happy time for the family

Kapil Sharma says they were not taking any preparations yet since they did not know whether the child was a boy or girl.

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Street Dancer 3D: Varun Dhawan wraps up shoot, thanks 'all the teams and dancers all over the world'

Street Dancer 3D stars Shraddha Kapoor opposite Varun Dhawan in Remo D'Souza's dance drama.

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AIFF says FIFA, AFC recommendations 'not feasible to implement as of now'

FIFA/AFC have recommended a unified league to AIFF from 2019-2020 season featuring 10 ISL teams and two others. Adding two teams each season, the total number of clubs in the top tier league should reach 16 for the 2021/2022 season by which time the promotion/relegation system kicks in.

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Street Dancer 3D: Varun Dhawan wraps shoot with heartfelt note, says 'can't explain' his emotions

Street Dancer 3D stars Shraddha Kapoor opposite Varun Dhawan in Remo D'Souza's dance drama.

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Avengers: Endgame deleted scene sees tribute to Iron Man, hints at Gamora's fate in MCU

The newly-released Avengers: Endgame deleted scene sees Gamora walking away after Tony Stark's death, indicating that she is alive after Iron Man's snap.

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Alexander Zverev's split from coach Ivan Lendl may not be total disaster that it seems on the surface

Zverev has looked passive, frustrated and clueless on the court for much of 2019. His forehand, which was supposed to transform into a weapon under Lendl's tutelage didn't, neither his ability to tough out wins from adverse situations - which is the exact opposite of what most people expected to happen with Lendl by his side.

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50 Cent says Power being overlooked by Emmys is racial: People running these are not necessarily cool

After 50 Cent's comments, Power creator Courtney Kemp - who accompanied him on stage - sarcastically said, "So now, we'll never get one"

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Hrithik Roshan regains brand reputation, with Super 30's box office success and dignified stand on Kangana Ranaut

Hrithik Roshan has managed to reemerge as a superstar worth watching. Hwopefully, this new, grounded, accessible persona remains over time.

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Taylor Swift to be felicitated with first-ever Icon Award at 2019 Teen Choice Awards on 11 August

Singer Taylor Swift will be honoured with the inaugural Icon Award at the 2019 Teen Choice Awards.

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Diego Costa scores four goals asAtletico Madrid thrash Real Madrid 7-3 in friendly

Atletico Madrid led 5-0 at half time and were 6-0 before Real Madrid got on the scoreboard before a packed house in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Meryl Streep to become first ever recipient of Tribute Actor Award at TIFF 2019 on 9 September

Meryl Streep will receive the award in person on 9 September

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Rejctx review: Goldie Behl's series has noble intentions, but comes across as Student of The Year on steroids

Rejctx tries to position itself as a groundbreakingly young web series, but falls short of convincing viewers of the adolescent internal conflicts by a mile.

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Hrithik Roshan regains brand reputation, with Super 30's box office, public stand on Kangana Ranaut

Hrithik Roshan has managed to reemerge as a superstar worth watching. Hwopefully, this new, grounded, accessible persona remains over time.

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The Lion King box office collection: Disney remake rakes in Rs 81.57 cr in India in one week

The Lion King raked in a total of Rs 81.57 crore in its first week, earning Rs 5.65 crore on Thursday

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Dear Comrade Hindi remake: Karan Johar clarifies no lead actors have been considered or approached

Karan Johar said he is "super excited" about Dear Comrade remake

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Arjun Patiala movie review: Logic is far and few between in this Diljit Dosanjh, Kriti Sanon film

Diljit Dosanjh is left holding the foolishness of Arjun Patiala together.

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Zombieland: Double Tap trailer sees Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone's gang fighting the undead

The trailer of Zombieland: Double Tap also introduces never-seen-before characters like Nevada (Rosario Dawson), who is yet another ace zombie killer

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Firstpost Spodcast Episode 256: Mike Hesson set to apply for Indian team's coaching role, Dabang Delhi beat Telugu Titans and more

In today's episode, we discuss former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson's application for Team India role, MS Dhoni joins Indian Army's Parachute Regiment, results from Pro Kabaddi League and Ultimate Table Tennis and more.

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Judgementall Hai Kya audience review: Kangana Rananut aces a gutsy role in this edge-of-your-seat thriller

With Judgementall Hai Kya, Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao prove yet again why the audience loves them.

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Uri: The Surgical Strike, Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota to compete for AACTA's Best Asian Film Award 2019 nomination

Uri: The Surgical Strike, Village Rockstars and Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota have been picked up by AACTA to compete for the final nomination list for the Best Asian Film Award 2019.

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Mary Kom, Amit Panghal among other stars to feature in inaugural Indian Boxing League starting 20 October

The League is set to establish Boxing as one of the most popular sports in India

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Bachchan Pandey: Akshay Kumar reunites with Sajid Nadiadwala for Farhad Samji's film; first look unveiled

Akshay Kumar sports a lungi and carries a Nunchuk in the first look of his film, Bachchan Pandey

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US Championships: Allyson Felix returns for her first 400m race in 13 months; Justin Gatlin, Christian Coleman jet through 100m heats

Felix, the only woman to win six Olympic track and field gold medals, is returning to the sport following her pregnancy and birth of her daughter in November.

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Avengers: Endgame - Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Don Cheadle break into goofy antics in blooper reel

The Avengers: Endgame stars are seen stumbling, falling, giggling and complaining in the recently released blooper-reel from the film

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Hugo Santillan becomes second boxer to die this week from injuries sustained in fight

Argentine boxer Hugo Santillan died on Thursday from injuries suffered in a fight on Saturday, the second such death in just two days after that of Russian Maxim Dadashev in the United States.

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Kangana Ranaut, Madhur Bhandarkar, Prasoon Joshi among 61 personalities to write open letter against 'selective outrage and false narratives'

Other than Kangana Ranaut, signatories to the new letter include noted personalities such as classical dancer and MP, Sonal Mansingh, player Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, and Vivek Agnihotri.

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Atlanta Open: Australians Alex de Minaur, Bernard Tomic register straight-set victories to enter quarter-finals

Australians Alex de Minaur and Bernard Tomic captured straight-set victories on Thursday to advance into a quarter-final meeting at the ATP Atlanta Open.

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Abhay Deol addresses his 'big screen' absence with hilarious meme; fans laud actor's sense of humour

Abhay Deol's post was liked by many of Abhay's colleagues, including former Bigg Boss contestant Diandra Soares, actors Pallavi Sharda and Diana Penty

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Premier League: Arsenal's Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac escape knife-wielding attackers in London

Arsenal footballers Sead Kolasinac and Mesut Ozil fought off knife-wielding car-jackers in a terrifying ordeal in north London which was captured on video and circulated on social media.

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Judgementall Hai Kya movie review: Kangana, Rajkummar's unfettered performances suffer a confusing plot and poor research on mental health

Judgementall Hai Kya is based on an interesting concept, it is often funny and fascinating, but in the ultimate analysis, it does not make the grade.

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Premier League: Arsenal sign French defender William Saliba, player returns to Saint-Etienne on loan for season

Saliba was the second deal confirmed in the space of two hours by the Premier League club after the capture of Ceballos on a season-long loan.

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Prosecutor on R. Kelly child pornography case alleges that more people could be charged

R. Kelly, 52, is being held without bond on charges that include producing child pornography and coercing minors to engage in sex

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Montreal Open: Novak Djokovic, Del Potro pull out from event, Rafael Nadal to start as top seed

Djokovic was joined by Argentina's 12th-ranked Juan Martin Del Potro in pulling out of the ATP Masters Canada tournament.

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Kangana Ranaut on Judgmentall Hai Kya, her spat with media, working with Rajkummar Rao and political ambitions

Kangana Ranaut talks about what drew her to Judgementall Hai Kya, the impact of the 'ban', and grabbing festival dates for her next couple of releases.

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Will & Grace: NBC's rebooted sitcom will wrap in 2020 after three seasons

When Will & Grace first aired, from 1998-2006, it was a groundbreaker for its depiction of gay friends Will and Jack, played by Eric McCormack and Sean Hayes

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Rashmika Mandanna on Dear Comrade, working with Vijay Devarakonda: I'm quite confident about film's success

Rashmika Mandanna is slowly but steadily making her presence felt in the South film industry, with a careful selection of films like Dear Comrade.

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Facebook's record $5 billion fine to the FTC does not mean that the company is in the clear

Facebook faces a series of other investigations into its privacy practices in Europe as well.

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Beecham House review: Gurinder Chadha's period drama falls prey to a white man's gaze of colonial India

Beecham House, Gurinder Chadha's exalted retelling of the famous Downtown Abbey, falls short of its promise of being a narrative which depicts British India from the point of view of the colonised

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Indian 2: Rakul Preet Singh to reportedly join Shankar, Kamal Haasan's long-overdue action film

Rakul Preet Singh is yet to officially sign the project but has verbally agreed to star in Shankar's Indian 2.

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Light of My Life trailer: Casey Affleck directs, stars in dystopian drama about a world without women

Light of My Life shows a world where a plague wipes out the entire female population.

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Atlanta Open 2019: Tournament top seed John Isner falls to taller nemesis Reilly Opelka in battle of giants

Top-seeded Isner fell to fellow American Reilly Opelka who happens to be the tallest man in the sport, in a tight three-set match in the second round

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Firstpost Spodcast Episode 255: PV Sindhu progresses to second round of Japan Open, Sourav Ganguly surprised over Shubman Gill, Ajinkya Rahane's omission and more

In today's episode of Spodcast, we discuss PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy's win in the first round of Japan Open, former India captain Sourav Ganguly's surprise reaction to not see Shubman Gill and Ajinkya Rahane in India's ODI squad for West Indies tour and more.

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Dil Chahta Hai turns 18: Preity Zinta confesses Farhan Akhtar's buddy film is her favourite

Preity Zinta expressed her gratitude to Farhan Akhtar who helmed Dil Chahta Hai besides writing it

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'NBFC/HFC lending to real estate players down 48 pc in FY'19 at Rs 27,000 cr'

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Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombers inspired by Islamic State, but had no direct link to terror group, claim investigators

Sri Lanka's former police chief, Pujith Jayasundara, and former secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Hemasiri Fernando, are currently facing criminal charges over their alleged negligence in failing to prevent the attack.

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Madras HC approaches IIT-M professor for assistance on WhatsApp's traceability

IIT-M professor V Kamakoti also happens to be on the board of the National Security Advisory Board.

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Goldie Behl on his web series RejectX, and rumours of it being a sequel to popular TV show Remix

Filmmer Goldie Behl returns to the director's chair after two years.

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Bengali actor Kaushik Sen says he received death threat after open letter to PM Modi on hate crime

Kaushik Sen also said that the police have been informed about it and the phone number has been forwarded to authorities

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Maya Hawke on her Stranger Things 3 character: 'So grateful that people fell in love with Robin the way that I did'

Stranger Things 3, created by the Duffer Brothers, premiered on Netflix on 4 July.

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Pehlwaan: Sudeep and Suniel Shetty's sports drama to release on 12 September in five languages

Pehlwaan is set to release in Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam languages.

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Jennifer Lawrence to producer, star in Paolo Sorrentino's upcoming mafia film Mob Girl

Academy Award-winner Jennifer Lawrence is set to play a mob wife-turned-police informant in Mob Girl to be helmed by Italian filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino.

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Bhuj: The Pride of India - Ajay Devgn begins shoot in Mandvi, where introductory and climax scene is being filmed

Ajay Devgn will shoot the exposition and the climax scene for Bhuj: The Pride of India under action director Peter Hain's supervision. Sonakshi Sinha will join him soon

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Premier League: Liverpool draws with Sporting CP, fail to secure single victory in their US tour

Liverpool finished with no victories to show from their three-match stateside tour but did manage to salvage a tie against the reigning Portuguese champions at Yankee Stadium in New York.

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Kick 2: Salman Khan reunites with Sajid Nadiadwala for sequel; film to go on floors by next year

Salman's character in Kick 2 is billed as 'extremely unpredictable', a factor which will add to the sequel's unique plotline

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Judgementall Hai Kya early reactions: Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Vasan Bala, Radhika Madan praise Kangana, Rajkummar's film

Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao's latest film Judgementall Hai Kya has been lauded by several eminent Bollywood personalities, including Alankrita Shrivastava

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Game of Thrones: HBO programming chief addresses season 8 do-over petition; teases prequel

HBO programming chief Casey Bloys said there was no serious consideration to remaking Game of Thrones season 8 that some viewers and critics called disappointing.

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Big Little Lies: HBO chief skeptical about another season, says 'something doesn't get done just to get done'

Earlier, the HBO chief told a TV critics' meeting that he doesn't see an obvious story to pursue for the third season of Big Little Lies

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Dutch actor Rutger Hauer, of Blade Runner fame, dies aged 75 at his Netherlands residence

Rutger Hauer's agent, Steve Kenis, said Wednesday the actor died 19 July at his home in the Netherlands

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Vijay Deverakonda on expanding his reach through Dear Comrade, and its similarity to Arjun Reddy

Vijay Deverakonda talks about whether stardom has seeped in him yet, given his recent spate of hit films, including Arjun Reddy, and Geetha Govindam.

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Devinder Walmiki, Harjeet Singh to play in Euro Hockey League for Dutch club HGC

Devinder Walmiki and Harjeet Singh, both midfielders who are not a part of national team right now, will join HGC which is returning to Euro Hockey League for first time since winning it in 2011.

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Rahul Bose claims he is charged Rs 440 for two Bananas at luxury hotel: Today, in Wait! What?

Rahul Bose took to Twitter to complain about the unreasonable pricing at the luxury hotel. He also shared a video of the bill with his followers

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Judgementall Hai Kya music review: Kangana Ranaut, Rajkummar's film offers a refreshingly original, wacky soundtrack

The album of Judgementall Hai Kya weaves magic out of the mundane, and presents a genre-redefining soundtrack of experimental numbers.

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Shahid Kapoor defends Kabir Singh: The protagonist wasn't a misogynist, he behaved badly with everyone

The makers of Kabir Singh portrayed the lead male character in such a way to show Kabir had gone completely beyond control, says Shahid Kapoor.

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Gulshan Grover on his biography Bad Man, and creating a 'mud-path' between Bollywood and Hollywood

Gulshan Grover speaks about straddling Bollywood and Hollywood, and struggling to get offers in both industries in his upcoming biography Bad Man

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Taylor Swift fan wielding burglary tools arrested outside singer's home; claims she knew him personally

David Page Liddle, 32, was arrested and taken into custody after police discovered his burglary tools, later prohibiting him from coming near or attempting to reach any of Swift's properties.

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Uri: The Surgical Strike - Vicky Kaushal's film to re-release across Maharashtra on Kargil Vijay Diwas

The Maharashtra government has ordered Uri: The Surgical Strike to be showcased across 500 theatres for free in the state.

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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Tokyo enters final countdown with one year to 2020 Olympics

Half of the new permanent venues for Tokyo Olympics 2020 have been completed, and organisers say construction of the rest is on track.

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Oriplast Originals offers bold Bengali music collaborations and is a must watch for lovers of Coke Studio, MTV Unplugged

Oriplast Originals is touted to be the biggest musical collaboration Bengali music has witnessed in the internet era.

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Japan Open 2019: HS Prannoy trumps Kidambi Srikanth in opening round; doubles pair N Sikki Reddy-Pranaav Chopra exit

Srikanth was able to win the first set 21-13, but he conceded the next two sets, allowing Prannoy to win the match.

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Forbes Most Valuable Sports Teams 2019: Dallas Cowboys top list, ManchesterUnited slip

Twenty-six of NFL's 32 teams, including Dallas Cowboys, appear on the list of the 50 most valuable clubs in the world.

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Oh! Baby, Oopriri, Kadaram Kondan show South Indian producers are vying for remake rights of international blockbusters

While producers walk the extra mile to approach the original producers to buy the remake rights, the makers of Miss Granny actually approached Samantha Akkineni to adapt their film in Telugu.

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Scarlett Johansson on Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Rachel Weisz joining Marvel: It's bananas

Black Widow, which features Scarlett Johansson in the lead, is part of Marvel's new slate of films, where the girl power is strong

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David Hedison, who starred in James Bond films Live and Let Live, Licence to Kill, passes away aged 92

David Hedison, who starred in the original sci-fi classic The Fly and appeared in two James Bond films, has died at the age of 92

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Neymar to travel with Paris-Saint Germain squad to China despite speculations over his future with French club

Neymar will travel on an upcoming tour of China with Paris-Saint Germain, the club said on Tuesday, as the troubled Brazilian superstar's future remains up in the air amid mounting signs he is unhappy at the French champions.

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FINA World Championships 2019: Sun Yang, Duncan Scott warned by governing body over heated exchange after medal ceremony

Duncan Scott, who tied for bronze in 200 metres freestyle event, refused to shake hands with gold medallist Sun Yang on podium after the playing of the national anthem or join him and the other medallists on the top step to pose for photos.

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The Sky is Pink, starring Priyanka Chopra, Zaira Wasim, to have its world premiere at TIFF 2019

Priyanka Chopra Jonas-Farhan Akhtar's The Sky is Pink will have its world premiere at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2019, the festival announced on Tuesday.

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Mumbai to receive 'very heavy rainfall' today: 8 injured after car crash in Andheri; trains affected due to waterlogging in Sion

Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall in the intervening night between Tuesday and Wednesday, which has led to waterlogging in several suburbs of the city.

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Harmeet Desai interview: Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships gold medallist opens up on his triumph and journey

In 2004, a joyous Harmeet Desai watched Sharath Kamal clinch the men's singles title in Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships on TV. On Monday, after 15 years, he was on the winners' podium, collecting the same prize.

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CONMEBOL sanction Argentina football chief Claudio Tapia for his critical remarks on Copa America semi-finals' referee

South American football's ruling body CONMEBOL on Tuesday sanctioned Argentine federation president Claudio Tapia over an attack on a Copa America referee.

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International Champions Cup: Out-of-favour Gareth Bale scores on return as Real Madrid edge past Arsenal on penalties

Real Madrid clawed back from two goals down to finish full time at 2-2, and prevailed 3-2 in the penalty shootout dictated by the International Champions Cup exhibition tournament format.

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Uzbekistan wrestler Artur Taymazov stripped of gold medal from 2012 London Olympic Games over doping

It is the second gold medal taken away from the 40-year-old Artur Taymazov after his win in the 120-kilogramme category at the Beijing 2008 Games was similarly disqualified.

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Premier League: Newcastle United complete club-record signing of Brazilian forward Joelinton from Hoffenheim

Newcastle United have signed Brazilian forward Joelinton from Hoffenheim, the Premier League club said on Tuesday in what is the biggest transfer fee in their history.

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Ben Affleck, Matt Damon to play medieval knights in Ridley Scott's next directorial The Last Duel

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have previously worked together in Good Will Hunting.

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Arjun Patiala music review: This soundtrack has little to offer other than mediocre Punjabi rap

Being one of the main elements in the film, the music of Arjun Patiala proves less than sufficient.

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Floyd Mayweather named as 'special advisor' to China's boxing team with 2020 Tokyo Olympics in sights

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather had a perfect 50-0 record in the ring with 27 knockouts. He won world titles in five different weight divisions and was considered the best pound-for-pound boxer in the sport.

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Kriti Sanon on starring in spoof comedy Arjun Patiala, and being Ashutosh Gowariker's female lead in Panipat

Ahead of Arjun Patiala, Kriti Sanon talks about how she prepared her reporter's role for the film, and returning to Sajid Nadiadwala with Housefull 4.

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Twitter reacts to viral photo of Teletubbies' original sun baby as an adult; fans claim they 'feel 800 years old'

A Aphoto of Teletubbies' original Sun Baby Jess Smith, as an adult holding a baby, was shared online which prompted Twitter to claim that the Sun Baby had a baby.

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Pro Kabbadi League 2019: I couldn't stay quiet in my seat, says Haryana Steelers' Rakesh Kumar after winning start to coaching career

Rakesh Kumar emerged victorious on his coaching bow as his Haryana Steelers side beat former teammate and fellow debutant Anup Kumar's Puneri Paltan 34-24.

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IMD issues red alert for Kerala's Kannur and Kasargod districts today; schools, colleges shut as precaution

All educational institutions including schools and professional colleges have been closed in Kannur, Kasargod and Malappuram districts on Tuesday in view of the IMD warning.

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Kadwi Hawa director Nila Madhab Panda among 11 chosen directors for UN's anthology on climate change

Nila Madhab Panda's film will be a courtroom drama based in Delhi in which Divya Dutta will portray the role of a judge.

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World Aquatics Championships: Katie Ledecky withdraws from 1,500m freestyle final, 200m heats

Olympic champion Katie Ledecky has pulled out of Word Championships' 1,500 metres freestyle final and 200m heats on 'medical grounds'.

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FINA World Championships 2019: Australian swimmer Mack Horton warned by governing body for snubbing rival Sun Yang on podium

Mack Horton, who took silver behind Sun Yang in 400 metres freestyle final, refused to step onto the top step of the podium for photos after the medal ceremony in Gwangju, as doping allegations swirl around Sun.

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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood trailer: Tom Hanks is TV icon Fred Rogers in this biographical drama

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is a biographical drama on Fred Rogers, based on Tom Junod's Esquire article Can You Say...Hero?.

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FIFA hands life ban to former Botswana football official Mooketsi Kgotlele over bribery charges

FIFA said judges from its independent ethics body found Mooketsi Kgotlele guilty of having accepted bribes in relation to the manipulation of international matches.

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Gareth Bale declined to play against Bayern Munich in the pre-season friendly, says Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane

Gareth Bale did not feature in the starting lineup or bench for Real Madrid's first game of the pre-season against Bayern Munich with Zinedine Zidane claiming a transfer is in the works for the Welshman.

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India's top athletes, including five gold medallists, not tested by NADA before Asian Games 2018

Five of the six individual gold medal winners in athletics at the Asian Games were not tested out of competition by the NADA prior to the event in Jakarta-Palembang last year.

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India's top athletes not tested by NADA before Asian Games 2018; five individual athletics gold medallists included in list

Five of the six individual gold medal winners in athletics at the Asian Games were not tested out of competition by the NADA prior to the event in Jakarta-Palembang last year.

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Dabangg 3: Arbaaz Khan reveals Randeep Hooda, Irrfan Khan were considered for Chulbul Pandey's role

Producer Arbaaz Khan has spoken about how the first Dabangg film came into being, and how Salman Khan was not the first choice for director Abhinav Kashyap,

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Big Little Lies: Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley share farewell posts after season 2 finale

While viewers are reeling over the conclusion of Big Little Lies, just like all the fans, even the star cast of Big Little Lies is bidding adieu to the series with a heavy heart

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Trina Parks, first black Bond girl, criticises Lashana Lynch's casting as 007 in Daniel Craig's film

Trina Park says that while she can visualise a black man playing the next James Bond, she cannot see a woman taking up the role.

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Avengers: Endgame beats Avatar - James Cameron doffs his hat to Marvel for setting new record

Avengers: Endgame ended the 10-year reign of Avatar Sunday after its global box office haul rose to $2.7902 billion

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Kriti Sanon on starring in spoof comedy Arujn Patiala, and being Ashutosh Gowariker's female lead in Panipat

Ahead of Arjun Patiala, Kriti Sanon talks about how she prepared her reporter's role for the film, and returning to Sajid Nadiadwala with Housefull 4.

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Cristiano Ronaldo will not face any charges over rape allegations after US prosecutors say not enough evidence found to proceed

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo will not face any charges over an alleged rape in Las Vegas a decade ago after US prosecutors said on Monday they did not have enough evidence to proceed.

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Serie A: Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo not to face any charges on rape allegations after US prosecutors say not much evidence found to proceed

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo will not face any charges over an alleged rape in Las Vegas a decade ago after US prosecutors said on Monday they did not have enough evidence to proceed.

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Kriti Sanon on starring in spoof comedy Arujn Patiala, and being Ashutosh Gowariker's heroine in Panipat

Ahead of Arjun Patiala, Kriti Sanon talks about how she prepared her reporter's role for the film, and returning to Sajid Nadiadwala with Housefull 4.

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Supernatural actors Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles bid emotional farewell in final Comic-Con panel

The cast of Supernatural got emotional in their final panel at San Diego Comic-Con. The final season will premiere on 10 October.

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NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden make team of the year; LeBron James misses out for first time since 2007

The second All-NBA team comprised Damian Lillard and Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard at forward and Joel Embiid at center.

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Firstpost Spodcast Episode 252: India clinch mixed doubles gold at Commonwealth TT Championships, squads for West Indies tour announced and more

In today's episode, we discuss India's gold medal win at Commonwealth TT Championships, squads for West Indies tour, PV Sindhu's loss in the final of Indonesia Open final and more.

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Saaho: Prabhas, Shraddha Kapoor's action film will now clash with Sushant Singh Rajput's Chhichhore

Last week, the makers of Saaho issued a statement that the film will be pushed to 30 August in order to avoid competition from Mission Mangal and Batla House on 15 August.

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Nach Baliye 9 contestants announced; Rochelle Rao- Keith Sequeira, Prince Narula- Yuvika among participants

Nach Baliye 9 contestants include the likes of Anita Hassanandani, Vindu Dara Singh, Shantanu Maheshwari and Faisal Khan among others.

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Kabir Singh: Kiara Advani thanks Sandeep Reddy Vanga for 'unapologetically' depicting 'his story'

Kiara Advani confesses that her character of Preeti in Kabir Singh was very dissimilar to her but despite the fact, she learned to know her well.

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Sacred Games season 2: Ahead of premiere on 15 August, cast of Netflix show go retro glam in new still

Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and other cast members of Netflix's Sacred Games doll up in retro-glam in new still.

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The Lion King Hindi: Nepotism aside, Aryan Khan's voice fits the bill for Simba more than SRK's does for Mufasa

In the Hindi version of The Lion King, Mufasa often says 'humara desh' for some reason, making him sound less like Mufasa and more like Modi ji.

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The Open 2019: Shubhankar Sharma equals best finish at a Major after signing off tied 51st

Shubhankar Sharma sunk a 45-foot birdie on the final hole to savour a career-best round of 68 at the British Open on the final day which took his total to three-over 287.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Expecting 9,20,000 spectators and Olympic staff members a day, Tokyo tells workers to stay home

On 22 July, one year before the Olympics, Tokyo rolled out a month-long "Telework Days" campaign, with government offices and private business committing to avoiding peak commuting hours.

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Hrithik Roshan on Super 30's box office success: It is similar to how I felt with my first film Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai

Post the success of Super 30, Hrithik Roshan has opened up about his feelings regarding the widespread adulation he is receiving and how humbling it is.

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Pro Kabaddi 2019: Haryana Steelers bank on experience of Rakesh Kumar, Dharmaraj Cheralathan in bid to make fresh start

Haryana Steelers will be hoping that their gamble on coach Rakesh Kumar pays dividends, considering the fact that they finished dead-last in last season's group stage, ending the season with a joint-lowest total of 42 points, despite having spent big before the season began

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The Open 2019: Shane Lowry 'can't believe' British Open triumph, feared 'wasn't good enough'

Shane Lowry gave the home crowds a dream finish to the first Open to be held in Northern Ireland since 1951, as he saw off England's Tommy Fleetwood by six shots to win his first major title.

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Taapsee Pannu on Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli's 'sasti copy' remark: She can't play nepotism card with me

Taapsee Pannu says that she did not want to engage in a verbal spat with Kangana's sister Rangoli, adding that she would not be able to 'match their language.'

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Nikamma: Abhimanyu Dassani, debutante Shirley Setia gear up for 2020 action entertainer

Nikamma will be backed by Sony Pictures Intl Prod and Sabbir Khan Films, and is scheduled for a Summer 2020 release.

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Kaappaan audio launch: Rajinikanth backs Suriya's NEP stand, Mohanlal praises director KV Anand

The audio launch of Suriya's next film, Kaappaan saw a bevy of stars, including Rajinikanth, director Shankar, and Malayalam superstar Mohanlal.

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Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach mulls on Filipino boxer's retirement, admits rematch against Floyd Mayweather unlikely

Pacquiao, a full decade older than the 30-year-old Thurman, rolled back the years with a vintage performance that had a sold out crowd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena roaring in delight.

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Jersey, Oh! Baby, Mallesham, Game Over, Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya: Best Telugu films of 2019 so far

Nani-Shraddha Srinath's sports drama Nani and Samantha Akkineni-starrer coming-of-age slice-of-life film Oh! Baby were among the top Telugu films of 2019 yet.

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Bigg Boss Tamil 3 weekly updates: Mohan Vaithya gets evicted; Reshma wins captaincy post

Carnatic singer and violinist Mohan Vaithya has become the third inmate to get evicted from the Bigg Boss house following Fathima Babu and Vanitha in the previous two weeks

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The Lion King box office collection: Jon Favreau's Disney film hauls in $433 mn globally during opening weekend

The Lion King earned a stunning $185 million in the US and $269 million overseas in its opening weekend

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Bigg Boss - season 3: Protests against Akkineni Nagarjiuna's Telugu language show after appeal to NCW for ban

On Saturday, a case was registered against four coordinators of Bigg Boss Teugu 3 show after a television anchor complained to police they had spoken to her in an "abusive manner."

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Newport Open: John Isner beats first-time finalist Alexander Bublik in straight games to win fourth title

Isner converted all three of his break points in the game, including on match point when the Kazakh failed in his bid to catch the American with an underarm serve on the final point.

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Premier League: Alejandro Pozo's last-minute strike guides 10-man Sevilla to a 2-1 win over Liverpool in pre-season friendly

The pro-Liverpool crowd weren't treated to many of the club's stars as Brazilian internationals Roberto Firmino and Alisson were both absent for the Reds following their Copa America campaign along with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, both missing due to the African Cup of Nations.

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Batman director Matt Reeves gets a warning from fans at SDCC 2019: Don't screw up the film

At the SDCC, Michael Giacchino revealed that Matt Reeves is working hard on the new Batman film

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Olivia Wilde to reunite with Booksmart writer Katie Silberman to direct, produce new comedy for Universal

The director-writer duo of Olivia Wilde and Katie Silberman will be making a holiday comedy for Universal.

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The Boys renewed for second season by Amazon ahead of show's premiere on 26 July

The first season of The Boys will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on 26 July

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Manny Pacquiao beats Keith Thurman by split decision to become oldest welterweight champion in boxing history

Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao rolled back the years to become the oldest welterweight champion in boxing history with a thrilling split decision victory over WBA champion Keith Thurman

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Neil Gaiman dismisses rumours of Coraline's live-action remake as 'nonsense'

Author Neil Gaiman has rubbished rumours that his 2002 novella Coraline is being developed into a live-action film

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Two new Halloween films, featuring Jamie Lee Curtis, set for release in 2020, 2021, Universal confirms at SDCC 2019

Universal Studios said Friday that the first of the films, Halloween Kills, will be released in 2020 and the second film will come in 2021

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LaLiga: Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane confirms club is looking to offload Gareth Bale

While Gareth Bale would be welcome at a host of marquee clubs, his big salary may prove to be an obstacle for all but the richest teams.

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Endgame directors Russo Brothers field questions from Avengers Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo

The Russo Brothers were grilled by Avengers: Endgame actors Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Paul Rudd and Chris Hemsworth via a video message

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When Harry Met Sally turns 30: A classic romcom that stands out due to its interaction between yin and yang

When Harry Met Sally showed that a man and a woman, though fiercely individualistic, can be together given they are willing to give their relationship time.

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Marvel reveals release dates, logos for Disney+ shows Loki, Hawkeye, WandaVision, What If...? at SDCC 2019

Marvel's announcement on its upcoming Disney+ shows came along with its plans on Phase IV of the MCU

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Game of Thrones cast address final season backlash, fan theories, Arya's adventures at San Diego Comic-Con

Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau said every season of the show has been divisive in its own way, from Ned Stark's fate to the Red Wedding.

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Tejashwi Yadav asks Centre to declare floods in Bihar as national disaster, urges Narendra Modi to visit state

Responding to a query on formation of a separate party recently by a section of the RJD's Jharkhand unit, Tejashwi said there are some opportunistic and over-ambitious elements in the party and it happens during election time.

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Black Shark 2 Pro spotted on Geekbench running Snapdragon 855 Plus, Android 9.0

Reports indicate that the Black Shark 2 Pro launch could be on 30 July in China.

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Newport Open: Three-time champion John Isner reaches final after hard-fought win over France's Ugo Humbert

Three-time champion John Isner fended off fourth-seeded Frenchman Ugo Humbert 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 Saturday to reach the final of the ATP grass court tournament

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Avengers: Endgame finally dethrones James Cameron's Avatar to become highest-grossing film

Avengers: Endgame will surpass $500,000 in ticket sales on Sunday, dethroning James Cameron's Avatar as the highest-grossing film ever

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Ajaz Khan's police custody extended to 14 days after actor allegedly uploaded 'communal' Tik Tok videos

The police had received a complaint against Ajaz Khan along with few videos which have gone viral on social media, said a press release

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Marvel reveals plans for Phase IV; announces Black Widow, Blade, The Eternals, Thor 4, Doctor Strange 2

Marvel announced its upcoming releases in Phase IV of its cinematic universe at the on-going San Diego Comic Con

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Vikram on Kadaram Kondan, being appreciated by 'role model' Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan

Vikram opens up about his characterisation in Kadaram Kondan, what Kamal Haasan's words of praise meant to him and his son, Dhruv's debut.

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International Champions Cup: Youngster Edward Nketiah scores brace to guide Arsenal past Serie A side Fiorentina

Youngster Edward Nketiah made it three goals in two matches Saturday with a brace that boosted Arsenal to a 3-0 win over Fiorentina in a pre-season friendly in North Carolina.

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Sheila Dikshit passes away: Akshay Kumar, Madhuri Dixit, Swara Bhasker, Lata Mangeshkar tweet condolences

Following the demise of Sheila Dikshit, Lata Mangeshkar, Akshay Kumar, Richa Chadha and Bhumi Pednekar were among the many Bollywood celebs who tweeted condolences

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International Champions Cup: Ruthless Bayern Munich spoil Eden Hazard's Real Madrid debut with 3-1 win over LaLiga giants

Bayern Munich spoiled Eden Hazard's Real Madrid debut, downing the Spanish giants 3-1 in a friendly in Houston Saturday despite goalkeeper Sven Ulreich's sending off.

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Pro Kabaddi 2019: Siddharth Desai endures dismal debut for Telugu Titans against former team U Mumba

Telugu Titans fans would be hoping that Siddharth Desai manages to get his game back on track and prove that last season was no fluke.

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The Open 2019: Shane Lowry on brink of first major win with four-shot lead heading into final round

Shane Lowry delighted the thousands of fans following him around the Portrush course in the first Open to be held in Northern Ireland since 1951, with an eight-under par round of 63 to seize the lead on Saturday.

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Priyanka Chopra celebrates 37th birthday with Nick Jonas, Parineeti Chopra in Miami

Priyanka Chopra received a special message from sister-in-law Sophie Turner on her 37th birthday.

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Aadai movie review: Amala Paul provides thought provoking commentary on society and womanhood

In Aadai, Amala Paul breaks tropes usually seen in heroine-led film with her bold act

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Russo Brothers announce film adaptations of Grimjack, Battle of the Planets at San Diego Comic-Con

Russo Brothers have helmed Marvel films like Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.

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Angelique Kerber parts way with coach Rainer Schuttler after second-round exit at Wimbledon 2019

Angelique Kerber's defence of her crown at the All England Club came to end in the second round at the hands of Lauren Davis, who had been ranked outside the top 250 earlier this year.

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The Lion King box office collection: Jon Favreau's Disney retelling records Rs 13 cr opening in India

On its opening day, The Lion King fared better than Marvel's Spider-Man: Far from Home.

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Angelique Kerber parts away with coach Rainer Schuttler after second-round exit at Wimbledon 2019

Angelique Kerber's defence of her crown at the All England Club came to end in the second round at the hands of Lauren Davis, who had been ranked outside the top 250 earlier this year.

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Donald Trump says he's working to free A$AP Rocky from Sweden as rapper's detention enters third week

US President Donald Trump says that after speaking with Kanye West about musician's predicament, he will call Sweden's prime minister

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Argentina's 1986 World Cup winning coach Carlos Bilardo in serious condition after brain surgery

Carlos Bilardo was the coach when a Diego Maradona-inspired Argentina lifted the World Cup for the second time with a 3-2 victory over West Germany in the 1986 final in Mexico.

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Sujoy Ghosh, cast of Typewriter on why Netlifx's latest offering is not a run-of-the-mill horror series

Sujoy Ghosh and the cast members of his latest miniseries Typewriter - Jisshu Sengupta, Palomi Ghosh, and Purab Kolhi - talk exploring complex character.

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The Lion King, Kadaram Kondan, iSmart Shankar leaked online by piracy website Tamilrockers a day after release

Piracy website Tamilrockers has become infamous for leaking a slew of highly-anticipated films within a day of their theatrical release in India.

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India A vs West Indies A: Khaleel Ahmed, Axar Patel's efforts go in vain as hosts register first win of series in 4th 'ODI'

Both West Indies A and India A will now face each other in the fifth and final ODI on 21 July with India holding an unassailable 4-1 lead in the series.

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Liverpool handed 3-2 defeat in opening game of pre-season US tour by Borussia Dortmund

Liverpool face Spanish side Sevilla on Sunday at Boston's Fenway Park baseball stadium in the second game of their three-match US tour.

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The Witcher teaser: Henry Cavill brings Geralt of Rivia to life in upcoming Netflix fantasy series

The Witcher is based on the best-selling fantasy series of the same name by Andrzej Sapkowski.

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The Lion King, Kadaram Kondan, iSmart Shankar leaked online by piracy website Tamilrockers a day after release

Piracy website Tamilrockers has become infamous for leaking a slew of highly-anticipated films within a day of their theatrical release in India.

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Mission Mangal: ISRO praises Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan-starrer space drama's trailer

Mission Mangal, presented by Fox Star Studios, is directed by Jagan Shakti.

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Like Serena Williams, Wimbledon 2019 champion Simona Halep too could raise profile of women's game

Simona Halep's presence on tennis courts the world over and the brand of tennis she plays will only benefit the women's game in the years to come.

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Aashiqui actor Rahul Roy returns to films with Kanu Behl's Agra; film to release in 2020

Agra explores sexual politics within a family and the consequences of it on their relationships.

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Aditya Pancholi rape case: Mumbai court extends interim relief from arrest till 3 August

Aditya Pancholi had claimed that he has been falsely implicated in the case.

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The Lion King, Aladdin, Mulan, The Little Mermaid: Disney embraces diverse cast, setting course for future films

Now, Disney is investing in course-correction of all the stereotypes it has reinforced over the decades though its animated films like The Lion King.

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Houston Rockets star James Harden to opt out of basketball World Cup, says report

James Harden will pull out of World Cup as he wants to spend the rest of the NBA off-season preparing to play with a new-look Houston Rockets.

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The Open 2019: Shane Lowry, JB Holmes share lead as Tiger Woods and pre-tournament favourite Rory McIlroy miss cut

Three Englishmen including Tommy Fleetwood, Lee Westwood and Justin Rose are still in contention at The Open. Fleetwood and Westwood are just one shot off the lead on seven-under.

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Indonesia Open 2019: PV Sindhu's attacking play was too hot to handle for Nozomi Okuhara as Indian progressed to semi-finals

PV Sindhu will now face China's Chen Yufei in the semi-finals against whom she has a 4-3 head-to-head advantage but lost her last match against the Chinese at China Open.

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ISSF Junior World Cup: Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar, the calm and happy shooter from Khargone who clinched gold

Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar, whose father works as a farmer in Ratanpur near Khargone in Madhya Pradesh, took up shooting after being inspired by his cousin brother Navdeep Singh Rathore, who is also a shooter. Here's Aishwarya's short story

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Kadaram Kondan movie review: Vikram's stylish and subdued performance drives this taut thriller

Kadaram Kondan is Vikram's best film in recent times after last year's disappointing Sketch and Saamy 2.

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The Open 2019: 'Brooks Koepka inspires me', says Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma while praising his partner's uncluttered mind

Sharma was only 16 and playing in his first professional event when he was paired with Koepka in the final round of the Gujarat Kensville Challenge in 2013.

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The Open 2019: Bogey-free Shubhankar Sharma lie 20th; JB Holmes takes surprise lead at 5-under

Shubhankar Sharma, playing with World No. 1 Brooks Koepka (68), had 17 pars and his sole birdie was courtesy a brilliant 30-foot monster putt and when play ended he was Tied-20th and four shots behind sole leader J B Holmes, who birdied the 18th to move to five-under.

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Cats trailer: Twitter slams Taylor Swift, Judi Dench's CGI-infused musical remake, call it 'a nightmare'

Cats will be released in December and features Taylor Swift in her first film role, along with Jennifer Hudson, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Idris Elba and James Corden.

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British Open: Bogey-free Shubhankar Sharma lie 20th; JB Holmes takes surprise lead at 5-under

Shubhankar Sharma, playing with World No. 1 Brooks Koepka (68), had 17 pars and his sole birdie was courtesy a brilliant 30-foot monster putt and when play ended he was Tied-20th and four shots behind sole leader J B Holmes, who birdied the 18th to move to five-under.

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It TV miniseries producer sues Warner Bros for breach of contract, not consulting him on film adaptations

Warner Bros' It, starring Bill Skarsgrd, Finn Wolfhard and Sophia Lillis, has earned $700 million worldwide, and the sequel will release in theaters soon.

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US Open 2019: Grand Slam to be richest tennis tournament in history with prize money increased to $57 million

The US Open is also to make a $1 million contribution, split evenly between the ATP Tour and WTA Tour to help fund transition programs for players leaving the sport.

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Mission Mangal: Trailer of Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan's film sparks hilarious memes on Twitter

Mission Mangal is slated to release on Independence Day this year and will face a box-office clash with John Abraham's Batla House.

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Shivlekh Singh, Sasural simar ka child artist, passes away aged 14 in car accident near Raipur

While Shivlekh Singh died on the spot, his mother Lekhna and father Shivendra Singh were severely injured, as confirmed by police

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Prakash Javadekar says if needed, government will decide on regulating content on OTT platforms

Prakash Javadekar said the government is aware of concerns raised over the content on online platforms like Netflix and Hotstar.

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Akshay Kumar on Kangana Ranaut-journalists row: Hope it gets resolved soon because we all need media

Akshay Kumar, who launched the trailer of his upcoming film Mission Mangal, said he was not much aware about the issue but considers media very important

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Jhootha Kahin Ka: Sunny Singh, Omkar Kapoor on working with Rishi Kapoor and reuniting after Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2

Sunny Singh and Omkar Kapoor are eagerly waiting for Jhootha Kahin Ka co-star Rishi Kapoor to return from his cancer treatment in New York.

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It: Chapter Two - Final trailer of horror film, starring Bill Skarsgrd, released at San Diego Comic-Con

It: Chapter Two is a sequel to Andy Muschietti's critically acclaimed 2017 It.

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Super 30: After Bihar, Hrithik Roshan drama becomes tax-free in Rajasthan; Ashok Ghelot calls it an 'inspirational film'

Super 30 is inspired by the life of Patna-based mathematician and educationist Anand Kumar, who taught underprivileged children to crack the IIT-JEE entrance.

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Top Gun: Maverick trailer drops at San Diego Comic-Con; Tom Cruise looks as dapper in sequel of his 1986 film

Top Gun: Maverick reunites with director Joseph Kosinski in Top Gun: Maverick, who previously directed Cruise in 2013's Oblivion.

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Saaho: Prabhas, Shraddha Kapoor's film shifted to 30 August to avoid clash with Mission Mangal, Batla House

Directed by Sujeeth, Saaho has been produced by V Vamsi Krisha Reddy alongside T-Series' Bhushan Kumar.

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ISSF Junior World Cup: With gold, Sarabjot Singh moves coach Jaspal Rana to tears, puts smile on Indian contingent's faces

17-year-old Sarabjot Singh clinched gold men's 10m air pistol event on Thursday at the Junior Shooting World Cup in Suhl to keep India at top of standings.

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Wonders of the Moon director James Van Der Pool on capturing lunar cycle for Sony BBC Earth special

Directed and produced by James Van Der Pool, Sony BBC Earth's Wonders of the Moon explores a stunning medley of lunar delights from across the globe.

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Typewriter review: Sujoy Ghosh weaves a multifaceted tale of horror and human relationships in Netflix debut

Even if Typewriter fails to best Sujoy Ghosh's Kahaani, the director's maiden venture into the horror genre has been more than a happy welcome.

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Pro Kabaddi 2019: Jaipur bank on defence after disappointing season; Bengal look to move on from loss of Jang Kun Lee, Surjeet Singh

The winners of the first edition of Pro Kabaddi League, Jaipur Pink Panthers have had a rough couple of seasons, while the Warriors will be without two of their talismans - Jang Kun Lee and Surjeet Singh-this time

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Missing perspective on recent rich medal haul of Indian athletes raises unreal hopes from track and field sport

India must celebrate its sporting aces but its leaders, especially from the political and entertainment worlds, must acquire a better perspective rather than just compete to mark a sporting feat. The urge to celebrate one athlete's success - even if that is in the form of multiple gold medals won against mediocre competition - can be counter-productive.

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Premier League: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he is focussed on club's upcoming US tour despite reports of exit

Klopp, who successfully guided Liverpool to a sixth Champions League crown last month, was taken aback when asked to comment on reports suggesting he may leave the club when his current contract expires in 2022.

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Formula E: From Gen2 car debut to hotly contested championship races, ten things that made 2018-19 season special

The high interest from manufacturers is one of Formula E's biggest boasting points and currently almost every major car manufacturer in the world participates in the series

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Mandira Bedi debuts as author with memoir Happy for No Reason; book to hit stands in 2020

In Happy for No Reason, Mandira Bedi has penned down her experiences in parenting, keeping fit and striking a work-life balance.

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2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2022: India handed two difficult challenges, must aim smooth sailing in Asian Cup qualification

After being handed a tough group in second round of 2022 World Cup qualifiers, India must look to gain maximum points possible to smoothen the process of qualification for 2023 Asian Cup.

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Emmys 2019: Gwendoline Christie, Alfie Allen, Carice van Houten earn nods after self-submission post HBO snub

Gwendoline Christie shares her nomination with Thrones co-stars, Lena Heady, Sohphie Turner and Maisie Williams, along with Julia Garner of Ozark and Fiona Shaw of Killing Eve.

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Pro Kabaddi 2019: New-look U Mumba tricky proposition for any team; Anup Kumar-led Puneri Paltan aim to punch above their weight

With the Pro Kabaddi League season 7 kicking off in Hyderabad on Saturday, we take a look at the dark-horses of the tournament, including U Mumba, Puneri Paltan and UP Yoddha.

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Mammootty has no political aspirations, says 'one doesn't need to be in politics to serve people'

Mammootty has appeared in over 400 films, won several National and state awards, and is considered one of the finest actors in Indian cinema.

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Hans Zimmer on why he chose Denis Villeneuve's Dune over Christopher Nolan's Tenet

Hans Zimmer and Christopher Nolan have collaborated on some of the latter's most celebrated films, including Interstellar, Inception, Dunkirk, and The Dark Knight Trilogy

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Xiaomi Mi Neckband wireless earphones announced for Rs 1,599, sale starts on 23 July

Mi Neckband can deliver upwards of 9 hours of playback time and also comes with the latest Bluetooth v5.0.

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Ultimate Table Tennis 2019: Defending champions Dabang Delhi to face Puneri Paltan on opening day of third season

Dabang Delhi TTC is led by the world no. 24, who is currently the highest-ranked Indian paddler Sathiyan Gnanasekaran

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Dabangg 3: Salman Khan to launch Mahesh Manjrekar's daughter Saiee in upcoming instalment of cop franchise

In the past, Mahesh Manjrekar had hinted that Saiee might maker her Bollywood debut with Dabangg 3, which is being touted as a prequel film

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The Open 2019:Shubhankar Sharma, playing his second British Open, to tee of alongside World No 1 Brooks Koepka

Shubhankar Sharma, playing in his second Open and only fifth Major, will tee off in the company of Brooks Koepka, who has won four Majors in his last nine Major starts, and Louis Oosthuzien, who won the 2010 Open at St Andrews.

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Mindhunter season 2 first look: Holden Ford, Bill Tench investigate '80s Atlanta Child Murders

Only a month away from release, the makers of Mindhunter season 2 released the first look of the upcoming episodes.

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ISSF Junior World Cup: Once an under-confident boy, 15-year-old Yash Vardhan makes bold leap to senior air rifle team

With Vardhan's confidence opening up, doors to the senior team have also opened. At next month's Rio de Janeiro World Cup, he will be part of the senior air rifle team.

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Premier League: Manchester City players to decide new captain following Vincent Kompany's departure, says coach Pep Guardiola

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said on Wednesday that he will let his players decide who will captain the Premier League champions next season following the departure of long-time skipper Vincent Kompany.

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Premier League: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says it will be upto his players to decide new captain following Vincent Kompany's departure

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said on Wednesday that he will let his players decide who will captain the Premier League champions next season following the departure of long-time skipper Vincent Kompany.

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Hrithik Roshan thanks Venkaiah Naidu for attending Super 30 screening: Your encouraging words mean the world

After receiving words of encouragement for his latest release Super 30 from M Venkaiah Naidu, Hrithik Roshan took to social media to express his gratitude.

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Kevin Spacey sexual assault case: Prosecutors drop case against actor accusing him of groping 18-year-old

The case against Kevin Spacey was dropped after the accuser refused to testify about a missing cellphone the defense claims contains information supporting the actor's claims of innocence.

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The Open 2019: Crowds flock to see Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods as Open returns to Northern Ireland

Organisers of The Open estimate that 237,750 spectators will take in the action before Sunday's fourth and final round, making the return to Portrush the second-highest attended tournament in the championship's history.

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Oh Baby declared blockbuster with Rs 30 cr worldwide earnings; Gorilla tops opening weekend in Tamil Nadu

Oh Baby marked Samantha's second film as the solo lead after U-Turn, and is directed by Nandini Reddy.

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ISSF Junior World Cup: After gold at Suhl, Anish Bhanwala looks to book ticket to Tokyo via Rio de Janeiro

Anish, who is one of the several from the current crop of teenage shooters to have already cemented a spot for themselves in the senior Indian team, admitted that he had only come to Suhl for competition rather than winning a medal.

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Floyd Mayweather has 'zero interest' in rematch of 2015 superfight with Manny Pacquiao: Report

Floyd Mayweather is believed to have earned an estimated $300 million from the points victory over Manny Pacquiao, which remains the most lucrative fight in history and generated more than $600 million revenue

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Algeria vs Senegal, African Cup of Nations 2019: Riyad Mahrez and Sadio Mane duel in rematch for glory

The African Cup of Nations final between Algeria and Senegal is headlined by Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez and Liverpool's Sadio Mane in a repeat duel - one that they played through in the English Premier League.

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Daily Bulletin: Karnataka coalition govt to face trust vote today, Ayodhya mediation panel to submit report; day's top stories

Here are today's top stories: Karnataka Assembly to vote on fate of HD Kumaraswamy government today, Punjab, Haryana HC to hear plea in Kathua rape case, and more

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Hima Das clinches fourth gold in 15 days after winning 200m race at Tabor Athletics Meet

Hima won in 23.25 seconds though the race had a mediocre field with most of the competitors representing clubs of Czech Republic. Nonetheless, she is inching closer to her personal best of 23.10,

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Modern Family actor Sarah Hyland gets engaged to Bachelorette alum Wells Adams, shares photos on Instagram

Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams announced their engagement via Instagram with a series of photos, after dating for two years.

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From Avengers: Endgame to The Farewell, best films of 2019 so far, and upcoming must-watch releases

From the biggest blockbusters to the smallest indies, a look at the best films from 2019 so far - from John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum to Toy Story 4.

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Sacred Games season 2 promo: Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Ganesh Gaitonde hints at a riveting, catastrophic event

The latest promo of Netflix series Sacred Games season 2 warns us that everything we know about the key players in the series is a lie.

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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor Austin Butler to play Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann-directed biopic

Ansel Elgort, Harry Styles and Miles Teller were reportedly among the five actors who had auditioned for Elvis Presley's role in Baz Luhrmann's biopic

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A Quiet Place sequel goes on floors; director John Krasinski shares BTS image of first-day shoot

John Krasinski, director, and writer of A Quiet Place, posted a picture of the shoot's first clapperboard on social media

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The Lion King: Beyonc's music video for 'Spirit', featuring daughter Blue Ivy, is a tribute to Africa

Beyonc's 'Spirit' is a part of her album The Lion King: The Gift, which will be out on 19 July.

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The Red Sea Diving Resort trailer: Chris Evans plays undercover agent leading a rescue mission in Netflix film

Inspired by the book 'Mossad Exodus' by Gad Shimron, The Red Sea Diving Resort is set in the '80s and bought to screen by Israeli director Gideon Raff.

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Rishi Kapoor opens up on his battle with cancer and upcoming release Jhootha Kahin Ka

Rishi Kapoor has dismissed reports of him being upset over release of Jhootha Kahin Ka, stating that he partially agrees with Kangana Ranaut

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The Open 2019: British Open's return to Portrush offers sporting relief to Northern Ireland

Eyes of the world will be on the small seaside town of Portrush, as the likes of Tiger Woods and local hero Rory McIlroy battle at The Open.

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Richard Madden's Emmy snub disappoints fans, Twitter questions if British actors have a 'cap' for nominations

Richard Madden has also bagged the Golden Globes for playing the harrowed protagonist in the Netflix show The Bodyguard.

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ISSF Junior Shooting World Cup: Elavenil Valarivan's golden feat shows she is ready for hard grind of senior circuit

Elavenil Valarivan left the shooting range having made a statement of intent that she was ready for the hard grind of senior competition.

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R Kelly to remain in jail without bond on sex crime charges; prosecutor argues he poses 'danger if set free'

R Kelly who was arrested in Chicago on last week faces two federal criminal charges, brought in New York and Chicago. He had pleaded not guilty to them.

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Paradise Hills trailer: Emma Roberts, Awkwafina are trapped inside a sinister, candy-coloured island

Paradise Hills, helmed by Alice Waddington, follows Emma Roberts' Uma as she tries to escape a deceptive utopian facility.

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In Indian music scene, indie acts become tougher to identify as lines blur between mainstream and niche

There was a time when, if asked to define indie music, many scenesters would simply say that it's anything "that's not Bollywood". This is a simplistic, inadequate and frankly shortsighted definition.

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Pro Kabaddi 2019: Defending champions Bengaluru Bulls, new-look Telugu Titans set for title tilt; Gujarat Fortunegiants favourites too

The Pro Kabaddi League, which first hit our TV screens in 2014, is upon us -- the seventh season gets underway on 20 July in Hyderabad.

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Super 30's flaw lies in turning an inspirational real-life story into 'social upliftment masala entertainer'

When a truly inspirational story about social upliftment is given 'masala' treatment, as in Super 30, all it demonstrates the filmmaker's lack of faith in the subject, since he consigns it to the realm of fantasy.

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Thor 4: Ragnarok's Taika Waititi set to return for Marvel's fourth installment of superhero franchise as writer, director

Warner Bros is reportedly keen to hold on to Taika Waititi and are hoping he takes on Akira after completing Thor 4.

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Intercontinental Cup 2019: India end tough campaign on positive note against Syria, but defence still a worry for team

The best outcome for India from the Syria match, apart from the compact structure that the team was able to keep for most of 90 minutes, was perhaps that starting XI.

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Dhanush has a rich slate of upcoming films, with Vada Chennai 2, Asuran, untitled film with Dhurai Senthilkumar

Dhanush also kick started his sophomore directorial with Nagarjuna but due to the financial issues of Sri Thenandal Films, he has kept the project on hold.

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Serie A: Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt arrives in Turin to complete transfer to Juventus

The 19-year-old de Ligt, who led Ajax to the Champions League semi-finals is due to undergo a medical before signing for Juventus for a reported 75 million euros ($85 million).

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Kangana Ranaut on her spat with media: Constitution allows journalists to critique, not troll or degrade

Kangana Ranaut talks about what drew her to Judgementall Hai Kya, the impact of the 'ban', and grabbing festival dates for her next couple of releases.

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Emmy nominations: Game of Thrones leads with 32 nods, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel follows with 20

HBO's Game of Thrones enraged fans with its bumpy conclusion but still trounced the competition to strengthen its iron grip on the small-screen equivalent of the Oscars.

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Super 30 actor Hrithik Roshan meets mathematician Anand Kumar, Bihar deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi in Patna

Super 30 is inspired by the life of Bihar-based mathematician and educationist Anand Kumar.

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The Lion King movie review: Jon Favreau's aggressively mediocre retelling lacks heart and nuance

Disney's The Lion King pushes celebrity faces rather than good storytelling.

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The King's Man: Trailer and poster of prequel hint at origins of The Kingsman, made popular by Metthew Vaughn

The recent footage from the upcoming The King's Man suggests that the events in the film will take place against the backdrop of World War I.

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NBA Free Agency: Ben Simmons to sign $170M maximum contract extension with Philadelphia 76ers, says report

Ben Simmons averaged 16.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 7.7 assists for the 76ers last season, when he was named an All-Star for the first time.

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WEB AFFAIR | Zakir Khan, Kenneth Sebastian and Kaneez Sarka talk about Comicstaan season 2.

Watch: Comicstaan season 2 judges Zakir Khan, Kenny Sebastian & Kaneez Surka talk about show in a fun chat with Sheena Oberoi.

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The Haunting of Bly Manor: Hill House actor Oliver Jackson-Cohen to return in season 2 of Netflix anthology

The Haunting of Bly Manor is based on Henry James' 1898 novella The Turn of the Screw.

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Mac Miller, Free Nationals' 'Time', Tyler the Creator's 'Earfquake': Best music of 2019 yet

'Time' almost seems like a tribute as the song was released just months after Mac Miller's passing.

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Mission Mangal: Trailer of Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu's film to release on 18 July

Mission Mangal is a retelling of India's first mission to Mars, directed by Jagan Shakti.

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From Shah Rukh Khan's zombie show Betaal to Anushka Sharma's Mai, Netflix India announces five new Originals

Netflix India announced five new originals which also include a Masaba Masaba, a scripted series based on real-life moments from fashion designer Masaba Gupta's life.

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Big Little Lies season 2: Poorna Jagannathan says acting with Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep 'brought me to my knees'

Poorana Jagannathan talks about playing Celeste's family lawyer in Big Little Lies season 2, and what drew her to the small yet insignificant part.

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Nerkonda Paarvai: Ajith, Shraddha Srinath's Pink Tamil remake to now release on 8 August

Nerkonda Paarvai is an official remake of 2016's critically-acclaimed Hindi film Pink

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Kamal Haasan teams up with AR Rahman to revive Thalaivan Irukkindraan, will resume shoot for Indian 2

In 2015, it was announced that Kamal Haasan's Thalaivan Irukkindraan would revolve around modern-day politics, finance, and the underworld.

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Premier League: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confident David De Gea will sign new Manchester United deal soon

Manchester United's pre-season tour of Australia has been overshadowed speculation over the futures of several stars, including David De Gea who is in the last year of his contract and has been linked with French champions Paris Saint-Germain.

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Charles Levin, best known for Seinfeld, NYPD Blue roles, found dead in Oregon

Police and rescue workers searched for several days for Charles Levin, 70, whose vehicle was spotted Saturday stuck just off an "almost impassable" road

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Intercontinental Cup 2019: After trials and reality check, Igor Stimac must look to give his best India side a go against Syria

It's strange what form can do to even the best of players and it will be important for India to sign off with a win ahead of World Cup qualifiers.

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Producer Michael Uslan on the impact of the Dark Knight trilogy, why Batman films are defined by the director, not actor

Michael Uslan, who was instrumental in taking Batman from comic books to the big screen, talks about why Robert Pattinson could faithfully portray the Caped Crusader, and why Christopher Nolan's Dark Night trilogy is a cultural phenomenon

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Premier League: Everton sign England midfielder Fabian Delph from Manchester City on a three-year deal

Everton said on Monday that they have signed England midfielder Fabian Delph from Manchester City on a three-year deal.

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Indonesia Open 2019: Chance for India's out-of-form shuttlers to redeem themselves; Kidambi Srikanth favoured to reach semi-finals

The prolonged horror patch of form that the country's top shuttlers, virtually without exception, have gone through in the past 18 months has seen them produce results that would leave the erstwhile world-beaters shame-faced and downcast.

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Bole Chudiyan song 'Swaggy Chudiyan' teaser: Nawazuddin Siddiqui features in his first-ever rap

The 28-second teaser has a rustic vibe to it and features Nawazuddin Siddiqui rapping the lyrics in style.

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Arsenal supporters' groups hit out at club owner Stan Kroenke, call for better leadership to reinvigorate flagging team

A group of influential Arsenal supporters' organisations, fanzines and blogs have joined forces to call for better leadership of the club and have hit out at Stan Kroenke's passive ownership.

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Kabir Singh's Bekhayali, Gully Boy's Train Song, Kalank's Ghar More Pardesiya: Best Bollywood music of 2019 yet

2019 thus far has been a mixed bag for Bollywood music. Gully Boy and Kalank offered bonafide chartbusters, and Kabir Singh's 'Bekhayali' is the anthem.

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Serie A: Defender Matthijs de Ligt agrees to join Juventus from Ajax, according to Dutch and Italian media

Matthijs de Ligt has agreed to join Juventus, Dutch and Italian media reported on Monday, but it was not clear whether the Turin club had yet agreed a fee with Ajax.

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Hrithik Roshan's Super 30, inspired by mathematician Anand Kumar, made tax-free in Bihar

The decision to make Super 30 tax-free was announced by Sushil Kumar Modi who watched the movie on Friday at a screening where Anand Kumar was also present.

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Kabir Singh has resurrected Shahid Kapoor's career, established him as a pan-Indian star with box office appeal

Post-Kabir Singh, the only thing tougher than failure is success. Shahid Kapoor has to be very careful now as he moves forward from this point on.

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Manmadhudu 2: Nagarjuna, Rakul Preet Singh's romantic film to release on 9 August

Manmadhudu 2 will be helmed by actor-director Rahul Ravindran, who made his debut as a director with 2018 Telugu rom-com Chi La Sow

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Watch: On Amazon Prime Day, streaming service releases slate, from Inside Edge season 2 to Bandish Bandits

While season 1 of Amazon Prime Video India's first Original Inside Edge was a hit, season 2 is scheduled to take the drama quotient a notch higher.

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Kabir Singh, Uri: The Surgical Strike, Bharat - Bollywood's box office winners of 2019 so far

From Kabir Singh to Bharat, we take a look at some of the Bollywood films who were a hit at domestic box office in 2019.

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Batla House song 'O Saki Saki' sees Nora Fatehi match steps to Tanishk Bagchi's recreation of 2004 classic

The original 'O Saki Saki' number, recreated for Batla House, featured in the 2004 film Musafir, and featured Koena Mitra.

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Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Riyad Mahrez's last-minute stunning free-kick helps Algeria beat Nigeria in semi-final

Riyad Mahrez rifled in a stoppage-time free-kick to earn Algeria a dramatic 2-1 victory over three-time champions Nigeria on Sunday and set up a rematch with Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

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Made in Heaven, Chernobyl, Russian Doll, Delhi Crime: Best shows of 2019 so far across streaming services

While there have been international hit shows like Chernobyl and Russian Doll, India has offered great content in the form of Made in Heaven and Delhi Crime.

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The Incredible Hulk TV show actor Lou Ferrigno says he can't take Mark Ruffalo's portrayal 'seriously'

Mark Ruffalo, who first essayed the part of the Incredible Hulk in The Avengers (2012), has reprised the role in Iron Man 3, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame

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National Film Archive of India director Prakash Magdum defends loss of Doordarshan footage, and other controversies

National Film Archive of India, Pune has recently been under the fire for the loss and damage of the footage of classics.

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Salman Khan takes part in viral #BottleCapChallenge, shares message on water conservation

After Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra and Parineeti Chopra, Salman Khan undertakes the viral #BottleCapChallenge.

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Kabir Singh: Vijay Deverakonda explains why he does not want to watch Arjun Reddy Hindi remake

Vijay Deverakonda divulges that director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has been requesting him to watch Kabir Singh.

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War teaser: Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff parkour through narrow lanes on bikes in YRF's action extravaganza

Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff attempt to beat one another in the first official teaser of War, also starring Vaani Kapoor.

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Wimbledon 2019: Episode 48 of Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer superhero rivalry goes Serbian's way

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer rivalry doesn't quite have the historic edge as 'Fedal' but it has seen multiple editions with numerous great matches - latest at Wimbledon on Sunday.

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The Farewell beats Avengers: Endgame to secure 2019's biggest theater average so far

Avengers: Endgame held the position of the highest screen average in 2019 before the unprecedented box office performance of The Farewell.

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The Lion King: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry meet Beyonc, Jay Z at London premiere of Disney live-action remake

Beyonc, who lends her voice to Nala in Disney's live-action remake of The Lion King, was greeted by Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex at the London premiere.

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Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan: Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao to reunite with Badhaai Ho co-star Ayushmann Khurrana

In Shubh Magngal Zyada Saavdhan, Ayusmann Khurrana will be seen reuniting with Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao, his parents from Badhaai Ho.

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Wimbledon 2019: Roger Federer was the better, braver player, but Novak Djokovic got the job done

Roger Federer had been the better, braver player all evening. But Novak Djokovic got the job done, tightening the defence and raising his level on the biggest points. The victory means the Serb now has 16 slams two behind Rafael Nadal (18) and four behind the Swiss.

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Wimbledon 2019: Novak Djokovic vows to win fans' love with Roger Federer Grand Slam record in view

Novak Djokovic has vowed to convince fans that he is not public enemy number one even if he surpasses people's champion Roger Federer as the greatest Grand Slam title winner of all time.

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The Beatles' bandmates Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunite for LA concert, perform band classics

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr performed The Beatles classics 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' and 'Helter Skelter' at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Pooja Batra confirms marriage with Nawab Shah, says 'realised he's the man I want to spend my life with'

Pooja Batra says that she got married with Nawab Shah on 4 July in a traditional Arya Samaj ceremony in Delhi.

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Scarlett Johansson says comments on 'authentic casting' in Ghost in the Shell, Rub & Tug misconstrued

Scarlett Johansson said that those comments on diversity were subsequently edited in other publications for 'clickbait'

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Made in Heaven, Chernobyl, Russian Doll, Delhi Crime: Best shows across streaming services in India and internationally

While there have been international hit shows like Chernobyl and Russian Doll, India has offered great content in the form of Made in Heaven and Delhi Crime.

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Bigg Boss Tamil 3 weekly updates: Vanitha gets evicted; Sakshi Agarwal elected as new leader

Bigg Boss Tamil's controversial candidate Vanitha, who inspired a legion of memes and jokes on the internet, has become the second contestant to get evicted after Fathima Babu last week

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Batman producer Michael Uslan on bringing caped crusader to the big screen, and franchise's iconic cast

Michael Uslan and his partner, the late Benjamin Melniker, convinced Hollywood studios to make a 'serious' Batman film at a time when comic books were considered children's entertainment. In this conversation, Uslan speaks about the source material for the 1989 Batman film and Tim Burton's vision

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Wimbledon 2019: Odds stacked against Roger Federer as he faces Novak Djokovic for ninth title at SW19

This will be the 48th time Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic play against each other as pros. Djokovic leads 25-22 overall, 9-6 at the majors, 3-1 in Grand Slam finals and 2-1 at Wimbledon.

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Super 30 box office collection: Hrithik Roshan's social drama rakes in Rs 30.02 crore in two days

Hrithik Roshan-fronted Super 30 is projected to cross the Rs 50 crore within its opening weekend itself

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Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons set to skip Australia's Basketball World Cup campaign

Ben Simmons' agent, Rich Paul, told media the basketball player was 'doubtful' to play for Australia in the FIBA World Cup, which tips off in China on 31 August.

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Serie A: Inter Milan's Mauro Icardi leaves pre-season training camp midway amid speculation over striker's move to Juventus

Icardi has been rumoured to be in talks with Juventus after protracted contract disputes with Inter Milan and being stripped of captaincy last season

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Comicstaan season 2 review: Amazon Prime show promotes safe jokes and insipid deliveries

While Comicstaan's first season was thought-provoking and new, the second instalment seems lacklustre at best

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Kabir Singh box office collection: Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani's film earns Rs 255.89 cr after four weeks

Kabir Singh is a remake of Telugu blockbuster Arjun Reddy, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey

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Arjun Kapoor trolls Katrina Kaif on her new post: Hope you didn't walk into the pillar while posing

Arjun Kapoor is known for often posting funny comments on images posted by the actor's friends from Bollywood

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian - Jon Favreau reveals he's writing season 2 of Disney+ live-action series

Jon Favreau, who serves as writer and executive producer on Star Wars: The Mandalorian, said the team has finished work on the debut installment on Jimmy Kimmel's talk show

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Khandaani Shafakhana song 'Dil Jaaniye' teaser: Sonakshi Sinha's romantic track to be unveiled on 16 July

After releasing Koka and Sheher Ki Ladki, Sonakshi Sinha has unveiled the teaser for Khandaani Shafakhana song Dil Jaaniye

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How To Get Away With Murder: Viola Davis' thriller series to end after upcoming season 6, announces ABC

Viola Davis-fronted How to Get Away With Murder is ending with its upcoming sixth season, ABC has announced

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Gurkha movie review: Yogi Babu's illogical film is aimed at promoting the comedian as a saleable hero

Gurkha is an out-and-out film meant to promote Yogi Babu as a saleable commercial hero, and he does what is expected out of him without much fanfare.

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Wimbledon 2019: Simona Halep mounts stunning comeback on back of renewed self belief and mental fortitude

Gone is the Simona Halep who lost her first three Grand Slam finals, temperamental, scared and nervous. Saturday's final was not just a display of phenomenal tennis, but a masterclass in the power of self-belief.

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan thanks CJI for taking cognizance of rape and murder cases of minors, urges for expeditious trial

The former Chief Minister in his letter said, "In Madhya Pradesh, there are provisions that those guilty of raping and murdering girl child (up to 12 years of age) are liable to be hanged.

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How Kabir Singh is different from films like Devdas, The Wolf of Wall Street in its portrayal of flawed characters

Arguably the biggest criticism Kabir Singh has received is the lack of accountability the titular character had to face for his actions in the end

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American Horror Story: 1984 - Matthew Morrison joins Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Cody Fern in horror-drama

American Horror Story: 1984 will mark Matthew Morrison's reunion with director Ryan Murphy after Glee

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Wimbledon 2019: Only a matter of time before history-chasing Serena Williams finds a way to win big titles again

It is not often that a 23-time champion is made to defend their position. But everything changes when you are Serena Williams.

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Neymar says he has recovered 'almost 100 percent' after ankle injury, raises speculation about Barcelona return

Neymar says he has recovered almost 100 percent from the ankle injury that ruled him out of Brazil's victorious Copa America campaign.

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Sameera Reddy announces birth of second child with husband Akshai Varde; thanks fans for 'love and blessings'

Sameera Reddy took to Instagram to welcome her second child with husband Akshai Varde, sharing a picture with her newborn daughter

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Intercontinental Cup 2019: Coach Igor Stimac makes 'long-term' gains for India despite disappointing defeat to DPR Korea

India lost the Intercontinental Cup tie to DPR Korea by the margin of 2-5 but the match helped coach Igor Stimac to get a better idea of his side's strengths.

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Kangana Ranaut sends legal notice to press bodies for 'immoral, wrongful' support to PTI reporter

The legal notice was sent by Kangana Ranaut for "wrongful, immoral, unethical and illegal acts of lending support to a journalist Justin Rao"

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Pro Kabaddi 2019: Fazal Atrachali, Jang Kun Lee shine as World 7 edge past Indian 7 in All-Star match

The exhibition match was played in Hyderabad before the seventh season of the Pro Kabaddi League begins 20 July.

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