NEW DELHI: In a country where Magnus Carlsen’s shadow looms over every square of the chessboard, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa walked into Norway Chess 2026 and did what no Indian had managed before by lifting the title in the World No. 1’s own backyard.The 20-year-old from Chennai began the second half of the event from the bottom…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi against Sri Lanka A NEW DELHI: Former India batter Manoj Tiwary believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi needs to learn how to handle provocation on the field after his recent altercation with Sri Lanka A players during the ongoing tri-series in Dambulla.The incident took place after India A lost a Super Over thriller to…
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and son Theo (Image credit: T20 World Cup) NEW DELHI: Before a ball was bowled in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, Nat Sciver-Brunt gave Lord’s a memory that went far beyond cricket.As England walked out for the title clash against Australia on Sunday, the England captain was accompanied…
MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) As the tennis world gears up for another edition of Wimbledon, India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson drew interesting parallels between some of cricket’s biggest icons and modern tennis stars, while also reflecting on India’s recent World Cup successes and the challenge posed by Australia.Speaking ahead of the grass-court major,…
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world today, and is increasingly targeting even young people, under 45 years of age. The condition is caused by an uncontrolled growth of cells in the colon or rectum, often starting as a polyp. While sometimes, colon cancer can be genetic as well, most…
NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer was all smiles when he came for the post-match presentation after his side registered a big 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in Mullanpur on Sunday. With this win, Punjab Kings jumped to the top of the table with 5 wins in 6 matches, 11 points, and a…
Mitchell Starc in action during IPL 2025 (PTI Photo) After receiving the necessary clearances from Cricket Australia, fast bowler Mitchell Starc is set to join the Delhi Capitals on Friday morning. The 36-year-old, sidelined with elbow and shoulder injuries, is now expected to return to action for DC’s May 1 fixture against Rajasthan Royals.As first…
T20 World Cup 2026 marks the third straight edition in which the two powerhouses meet in the last four. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: A familiar rivalry is set to headline the grand stage once again as India national cricket team and England cricket team clash in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20…
“As we gear up for the 2026–27 budget, tackling urban air pollution has to rise to the top of our national priorities. Last year in 2025, cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru routinely smashed past AQI levels of 400, plunging residents into hazardous health risks from respiratory diseases to heart issues that hit vulnerable groups…
Ravindra Jadeja (Image credit: RR/IPL) NEW DELHI: The emotions were clearly visible on Ravindra Jadeja‘s face when he took the field for Rajasthan Royals against his former team Chennai Super Kings on Monday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The moment seemed to overwhelm Jadeja, who was seen in tears while fielding near the boundary ropes,…