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Marcus Rashford's superb second-half strike earned England a 2-1 comeback victory over Slovakia on Monday that put them on the verge of qualification for next year's World Cup finals.
Under-pressure Everton manager Roberto Martinez enjoyed some respite as his struggling side won for the first time in eight league matches.
No matter how much the likes of Modi brag about cleaning up politics, the goondas and the godfathers will flourish until India can deliver justice to its poor and the system can work to the benefit of ordinary Indians, says Vir Sanghvi.
Chennai resident Evelyn Ratnakumar writes how Chennai floods fail to dissolve the resilient urban spirit
Perhaps half-way through India's demographic transition, what is the outlook for the future?
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Kevin Pietersen defiantly struck a mature century but England were staring down the barrel at 294 for seven at stumps on the third day of the third Ashes Test on Saturday, still 233 adrift on first innings.
At least three industry bodies have alleged counterfeits remain widespread on Alibaba's sites
The global economy may just be entering a new phase.
Sahara chief Subrata Roy may not come out clean in the biggest ever investment fraud that he allegedly did few years ago.
IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday
It is expected growth will primarily be driven by continued demand from the US, a revival in the European market, especially continental Europe, and increased momentum in the adoption of new technologies.
England start as the favourites but India have a golden chance to reverse the trend and get into gear just before the World Cup.
Drought fears will subside if the momentum generated is maintained in August.
Former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody said the India opener first needs to be sure of his off-stump in order to convert his starts into big scores in Test cricket.
A round-up of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers played on Thursday
Benchmark 10-year bond yields hit a 13-month peak as bond traders priced in more aggressive monetary easing next year.
It will be the biggest day in the history of Trans-Tasman cricketing rivalry when four-time champions Australia will be pitted against a highly committed bunch from New Zealand in the final of the ICC World Cup at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
More Indians are watching films across screens, TV, online and other platforms than ever before. Whether it is by tackling costs, processes or revenues, the trick is to find a way of making money from all of them, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni says he also feels the pressure like others but manages the rescue acts.
The larger virtue of maintaining fiscal credibility should not be unduly diluted by quibbles on the fiscal math, says Sajjid Chinoy.
'If you yourself don't believe in the product, you will never be able to sell it.' 'If you have got the basics right, if you have understood the consumer needs well, success will always follow.'
The World Bank said improved infrastructure, specifically rural electrification, has had far-ranging effects
Litmus test awaits India and MS Dhoni in second ODI against South Africa.
India's batsmen have gone about their job efficiently, posting big totals on the board but the bowlers have been ordinary at best, allowing the hosts to chase down those tall scores in each of the first three ODIs of the five-match series.
Real Madrid edged past Sporting Lisbon 2-1, while Juventus came from behind to secure a 3-1 win at Sevilla and Borussia Dortmund crushed Legia Warsaw 8-4 to set a record for the most goals scored in a Champions League match.
Climate change, air quality, nutrition, even connectivity are joining the political agenda, and it will force a shift in policies.
Uber said it is conducting a full audit of its verification, rider feedback and support processes apart from assessing its driver screening processes, Ola is getting GPS installed in all its partner taxis.
Athiya shows potential, Sooraj his physique in Hero, says Sukanya Verma.
'Muslim actors like Dilip Kumar thought they had to give themselves Hindu names to be acceptable. Was their caution justified?' 'My view is that Indians, of all faiths, are tolerant. Secular is a complicated word and I do not know if I can use it in this instance. Tolerance is something that is inherently Subcontinental.'
And, of course, create wealth over the long-term
Experts say poor city planning and inefficient administration turned an unusually high rainfall into a disaster.
Household consumption recovered in urban India in May-July but remains weak in rural.
If Modi and Shah did not project Adityanath as CM, it was out of expediency, says Radhika Ramaseshan.
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A group of concerned individuals as the India Pride Project and the support of one man dubbed America's Indiana Jones has resulted in the return of India's heritage back to the country, says Vijay Kumar.
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Shamitabh spends all its time explaining its own jokes, notes Raja Sen.
No one imagined that this could happen to Chennai. We were just a happy little town content with our Kollywood and Coffee, but humanity has won over once again, says Pavithra Selvam.
Rasna was the ubiquitous soft drink served at home and large gatherings from the late-70s to the early-90s.
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