'I would think a hundred times before I wrote a gay character or a mentally challenged character because it requires a lot of research and empathy. That's the reason I shy away entirely from stories that have rape. I just can't. It's just terrifying for me, as a woman, to handle subjects like that because it's so sensitive.'

'I don't think it's too late.'

'I want to just haso, hasao and khush raho.'

'While investors need to be prepared for making some losses, they should not lose big money chasing euphoria amid fear of missing out.'

'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.'

'The border deal offers a hedge for India against Trump's unpredictability when it comes to his approach to competition with China.'

Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday bid an emotional farewell to his German coach Klaus Bartonietz who ended his five-year partnership with the star Indian javelin thrower, citing family commitments.

FC Goa registered a 2-1 victory over Punjab FC on Wednesday in the Indian Super League marking their second consecutive win to climb to top-three in standings.

Ajit Chavan was in prime form for the U Mumba as he led his team to a thrilling 42-40 victory over the Patna Pirates in a Pro Kabaddi League match on Wednesday.

Breaking was dropped from the Olympic programme for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Gunn said she would not consider coming out of retirement if the dance-sport returned to the Games.

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Beyond the handball incident, the Belgian champions were the better side on the night. Villa's World Cup-winning keeper Martinez was pressed into action early by Brugge, who had seven shots on target to the Premier League club's one, and made several key saves to keep his team in the game.

UEFA to not place sanctions on PSG

Hyderabad FC scripted a sensational comeback to sink Kerala Blasters 2-1 in a thrilling Indian Super League match.

India could finally have a driver on the F1 grid after 13 long years.

Pankaj Advani edged closer to his 28th World title, securing a spot in the final of the IBSF World Billiards Championship with a 4-2 win over fellow Indian Sourav Kothari.

At just 12 and a half years old, Manjari won gold in diving at the 1968 national championship in Kanpur, competing against older athletes.

Pankaj Advani clinched a historic 28th World title, his seventh in a row, after outclassing England's Robert Hall 4-2 in the final.

Mumbai City FC rode on left-back Nathan Rodrigues' strike to hold Chennaiyin FC 1-1 in a thrilling draw in the 1000th match of the Indian Super League.

Bayern Munich earned a nervous 1-0 win at St Pauli thanks to a sensational 28-metre drive from Jamal Musiala to stay unbeaten.

Miami were overwhelming favourites to win it all after producing a league record 74 points in the regular season but could not keep the momentum after Matias Rojas' close-range goal in the 17th minute and Messi's score in the 65th minute.

Czech Barbora Krejcikova on Sunday called for respect and professionalism in sports media as she hit out at "unprofessional" remarks made about her appearance during a broadcast on the Tennis Channel.

Ajit Chouhan and Rohit Raghav shone bright as U Mumba edged out UP Yoddhas 35-33 in a nail-biting contest to open the Noida leg of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida on Sunday.

Odisha FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant played out a 1-1 draw in an exciting Indian Super League match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

Barcelona suffered a shock 1-0 LaLiga defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday that ended their seven-match winning streak in all competitions.

Shravya Varma, the talented niece of film-maker Ram Gopal Varma, and badminton ace Srikanth Kidambi sealed their bond in a grand wedding ceremony in Hyderabad on Saturday.

Patna Pirates returned to winning ways with an all-round performance as they secured an impressive 40-27 win over Gujarat Giants in the Pro Kabaddi League in Noida on Monday.

Lionel Messi has more than proven his worth for the league and his team at a vitally important time for the sport in North America, where the FIFA World Cup will be staged in 2026.

Rohan Bopanna and partner Matthew Ebden were defeated by the Italian duo of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in their opening match.

City slumped to a fourth consecutive loss in all competitions with a 2-1 defeat at Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday

Daniil Medvedev might have to delay his holiday plans a while longer after rediscovering his spark to beat Australia's Alex de Minaur in straight sets at the ATP Finals on Tuesday.

Arjun Deshwal capped off an exceptional solo performance to lead Jaipur Pink Panthers to a 39-32 win over Bengaluru Bulls in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) in Noida on Tuesday.

The fund manager sees opportunities in sectors such as education and microfinance.

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With global funds ramping up their focus on SEA, the scope for secondary deals go up in the region, said Lee Chong Min.

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Grab is in the midst of developing maps that are built with self-driving vehicles in mind.

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Over time, buyout funds with multiple, scaled-up businesses in diverse sectors under their control, will begin to look similar to diversified conglomerates.

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Fajrin said 'unsubsidised' transactions for Bukalapak account for over half of its total sales.

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Geopolitical uncertainties are not deterring Citigroup clients from strategic deals but outbound Chinese buyers are lacking.

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The Vertex Venture-backed company wants to clock revenue of $75-100 million and achieve profitability by 2021.

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The firm is particularly looking at those with differentiated technology, especially if it's scalable, says its MD Marc Dragon.

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The company plans to place its application in the second or third quarter, said Mohd Khairil Abdullah.

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He led MDI Ventures to clock a record five exits in a single year in 2019.

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There are US-based venture firms, with no presence in India so far, who are now looking to invest here.

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Fink welcomed the recent number of failed IPOs, calling it a reset of a bubble.

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The digital telco firm is also looking to enter new markets.

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In January, Wandou raised $48-million Series B from SBI Holdings, Sugi Holdings, and XJ Holding.

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Grab Ventures chief Chris Yeo said the venture unit continues to see opportunities to partner with startups in SEA.

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Coronavirus may trigger positive investment sentiment in ancillary segments of healthcare, says its MD Sunil Thakur.

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SNOWPLUS, which recently raised $125 million, is seeking to grow in SE Asia, Europe and the US.

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