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Amitav Ghosh on New Book Gun Island, Our Changing World and the Uncanniness of It All

Amitav Ghosh says he feels fortunate and privileged to be able to make a living from writing, which according to him, is the only thing he knows how to do.




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Veer Savarkar Believed Some Muslims, And Christians Possess 'All Essential Qualifications of Hindutva', Claims Biography

Savarkar defined his idea of a Hindu resurgence in political terms, not religious.




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When Amitav Ghosh Found Climate Change to be Stranger Than Fiction

Ghosh's novel leaps from the United States, to the Sundarbans mangrove forest between India and Bangladesh, to Italy, places where rising temperatures and water levels have uprooted human and animal lives and upended political systems.




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26/11 Terror Attacks: Martyred ATS Chief Hemant Karkare Was Brave in Life, as He Was in Death

One of the biggest issue that Karkare's death brought to light was that of 'faulty' bulletproof jackets, which allegedly could not protect him and resulted in his death on 26/11.




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Actress-author Patricia Bosworth Dies from Coronavirus at 86

Patricia Bosworth's stepdaughter, Fia Hatsav, said that pneumonia brought on by the virus was the cause of death.




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Ex-Refugee Bayern Munich Star Alphonso Davies Raises Funds for Those Forced to Flee

Alphonso Davies, who started his life in a refugee camp in Ghana, said it would be disastrous if coronavirus reaches any of the world's many refugee camps.




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'How Would You Avoid Direct Contact?' FIFA Medical Chief Wary of Resuming Season Amid Covid-19 Threat

FIFA's medical committee chairman Michel D'Hooghe said he would propose to not play competitive football in the coming weeks.




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Diego Maradona Asks for 'Hand of God' to End Coronavirus Pandemic

Diego Maradona referenced his famous 'Hand of God' moment from 1986 World Cup and asked for the divine intervention to beat coronavirus pandemic.




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Alan Pardew Leaves ADO Den Haag After Just 8 Matches in Charge Following Eredivisie Cancellation

Alan Pardew's contract as ADO Den Haag manager was to expire at the end of the Eredivisie 2019-20 season, which was scrapped due to coronavirus.




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La Liga Players Set to Begin Basic Individual Training on May 4 as Coronavirus Lockdown Eases

Spanish professional players beginning individual session with their squad members is the first move in lifting coronavirus lockdown measures.




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Thierry Henry Playing Waiting Game With MLS in Limbo Due to Coronavirus

Thierry Henry, who took over as Montreal Impact's manager ahead of 2020 season, managed just two games before coronavirus forced MLS to shut down.




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Juventus Star Paulo Dybala Tests Positive for Coronavirus for Fourth Time: Report

Paulo Dybala has reportedly undergone four coronavirus tests in the last six weeks and latest one was positive again.




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Manchester United Wont Travel to India for Pre-season: Report

Manchester United were reportedly planning to play a match against East Bengal in Kolkata.




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'How Many Have To Die?': Gary Neville Voices Fears Over Premier League Plans

Gary Neville fears Premier League players would be at risk if football is rushed back amidst the coronavirus pandemic




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Divided Over Resumption, League-by-league Guide to European Football's Coronavirus Shutdown

European football has been hit hard by coronavirus shutdown and different leagues have separate ideas about resumption amid coronavirus fears.




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FIFPro Warns of Coronavirus' 'Almost Existential Threat' to Women's Football

FIFPro lauds the growth of women's football but called for protection during coronavirus pandemic.




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Coronavirus Pandemic Condemns Chinese Super League to Endless Pre-season

Chinese Super League was supposed to start on February 22 but has instead had a five-month long pre-season due to coronavirus.




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Liverpool Would Want to Avoid Getting Awarded the Premier League: Peter Drury

Renowned commentator Peter Drury said if Liverpool get the Premier League title without playing more in the current scenario, their rivals will forever laugh at them.




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Cesc Fabregas' 95-year-old Great-grandmother Overcomes Coronavirus

Cesc Fabregas said her great-grandmother is a super heroine but it would have been possible without doctors and nurses.




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Real Kashmir FC's Scottish Coach David Robertson and Family Could be Heading for Home Soon

Real Kashmir FC head coach David Robertson have been told to be on standby by the British High Commission for he and his family to go bck to Scotland.




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Football's Return 'Good For Everyone': Jose Mourinho Though Says Have To Be Patient

Jose Mourinho said he is missing football and if the Premier League returns, players will still be putting on a show for millions watching around the world.




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Bundesliga Starts Testing Players for Coronavirus Amid Restart Hopes

Bundesliga will still needs the go-ahead from Angela Merkel's government to resume.




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La Liga Preparing to Test Players For Coronavirus After Which Teams Can Start Training: Source

La Liga is planning to carry out the tests next week, after which they would then be able to resume individual training within 48 hours




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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Ambassador Tests Positive for Coronavirus

The Supreme Committee for the organisation of FIFA World Cup 2022 said in a statement that ex-Qatari midfielder Adel Khamis had tested positive for Covid-19.




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Happy Birthday David Beckham: 5 Quotes by Posh and Becks on Marriage and Family

As David Beckham celebrates turning 45, here's a look at his relationship with his wife Victoria and kids.




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Happy Birthday David Beckham: 5 Best Goals of the Decorated English Footballer

A look at some of the most memorable goals David Beckham has scored over the span of his brilliant career.




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Coronavirus Lockdown Has Been a Mental Battle: Liverpool's Dejan Lovren

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren said that even though he has been keeping physically fit, it has been more difficult for him mentally.




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Paul Pogba Using Coronavirus Lockdown to Prepare for Return After Injury Woes

Paul Pogba has had an injury-filled season, where he made just 8 appearances for Manchester United before coronavirus forced the suspension of Premier League.




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All Players and Staff Test Negative for Coronavirus, Says Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund has said that there will be more tests done to ensure the largest possible degree of certainty.




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East Bengal, Mohun Bagan Foreigners Reach Delhi to Leave for Amsterdam

The stranded foreigners of East Bengal and Mohun Bagan will leave for home on Tuesday from Delhi.




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Ten Coronavirus Cases in Germany's Top Two Divisions: DFL

The German Football League reported that 10 out of 1,724 tests returned a positive result.




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Cristiano Ronaldo Returns to Turin After Coronavirus Lockdown as Serie A Prepares for Restart

Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Italy after spending almost two months in lockdown in his hometown Madeira.




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Hertha Berlin Suspend Striker Salomon Kalou For Video Flouting Coronavirus Rules

Salomon Kalou live-streamed himself fist-bumping and clapping hands with Hertha Berlin teammates.




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New German Football Coronavirus Cases Highlight Risks of Resuming

Ten positive Covid-19 cases were reported from 1,724 tests conducted across the 36 clubs in Germany's top two divisions.




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Coronavirus Impact on Indian Football: Uncertainty and Fear Grips Players as Future Remains Hazy

With Covid-19 cases in India still rising, Indian footballers remain unsure about safety and say there can be no social distancing in a contact sport.




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Barcelona Ready for Coronavirus Tests as La Liga Prepares for Training Return

Barcelona will test their players for coronavirus, with Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are also scheduled to carry out tests, as La Liga's clubs begin restricted training.




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No Talking or Goal Celebrations as South Korea Reboots Coronavirus-hit Football

Goal celebrations, handshakes and even talking are out under stringent new safety guidelines designed to prevent any contagion during games, which will be played behind closed doors.




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Have Joined Manchester United Because I Want to Win Trophies: Harry Maguire

Harry Maguire said he joined Manchester United to win trophies and is focused on bringing more silverware to Old Trafford.




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PSG Donates 100,000 Euros To Action Against Hunger Charity Amid Coronavirus

The money provides charity workers helping those at risk with protective equipment such as surgical masks, goggles, gloves, gowns, gels and thermometers.




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Coronavirus Could Wipe 10 Billion Euros Off Football Player Values, Says Report

Transfer spending is expected to fall dramatically, with clubs across the continent facing huge losses as a result of football's shutdown.




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La Liga: Real Madrid, Barcelona Players Tested for Coronavirus

The testing is part of the La Liga's protocol to restart in the middle of June with all remaining matches are to be played behind closed doors.




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'I'm Healed': Paulo Dybala Gets All-clear After Coronavirus

Paulo Dybala was one of three Juventus players to test positive along with Italy defender Daniele Rugani and France's Blaise Matuidi.




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League-by-league Guide to European Football's Status Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Germany have announced a date for restart of the season while England, Spain and Italy are in the process of the same.




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CONCACAF Chief Eyes World Cup Qualifying Overhaul Due to Coronavirus Disruption

CONCACAF chief Victor Montagliani said the current World Cup qualifying format will not work after lost time due to coronavirus.




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Italian Serie A Season in Limbo With New Wave of Positive Coronavirus Tests

Top clubs in Italy have begun testing players and staff as they prepare to return to training facilities this week for individual sessions.




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Premier League Does Not Yet Have 'Green Light', UK Minister Warns

Premier League clubs are understood to have been told that the use of a limited number of neutral venues is the only way to complete the campaign.




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We Have Discussed It: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Paul Pogba-Bruno Fernandes Partnership

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opened up on the possibility of Bruno Fernandes with Paul Pogba joining forces in midfield for Manchester United.




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Football to Allow Five Substitutes During Post-coronavirus Fixture Backlog

The International Football Association Board said in as statement that it had agreed to a proposal by world governing body FIFA for a temporary change to the rules




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Inter Milan and AC Milan Back Training After 2-Month Lockdown in Coronavirus Epicentre

Inter Milan and AC Milan insisted they were taking the maximum precautions as the region of Lombardy has suffered around half of Italy's 30,000 coronavirus fatalities.




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AC Milan President Says Some Club Players Recovering from Coronavirus

AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni said that they have to get used to living with coronavirus.