India gets its 98th GM! Both parents chess coaches, 10th board exam forced a break: The making of Aswath S | Exclusive | Chess News

NEW DELHI: Do you remember the feeling of sitting your Class 10 board exam? Very few don’t feel butterflies in their stomach beforehand. For India’s 98th Grandmaster (GM) Aswath S, the board exam meant putting the chessboard, his lifelong companion, aside for four months, from the start of the year until April, for the sake…

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Eye on China: PM Modi’s Australia visit cements defence axis; P‑8s, logistics pacts and joint drills ready Indo‑Pacific response

Indian and Australian soldiers during Exercise AustraHind. (Image credit: Indian Army) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia has deepened the strategic ties between New Delhi and Canberra, giving both countries a bigger role in maintaining stability and security in the Indo-Pacific at a time of growing regional security challenges.Over the past few years, India…

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Rohit Sharma reaches London early to begin preps for ODIs against England | Cricket News

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has reached London early to begin preparations for the upcoming three-ODI series against England, starting July 14 in Birmingham. TimesofIndia.com has learnt that Rohit has already had a couple of full-fledged sessions at local clubs in and around London with his close friends and local club bowlers.Slough Cricket Club, located…

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FIFA World Cup: Big blow for Morocco ahead of France quarter-final as Ismael Saibari ruled out | Football News

Ismael Saibari leaves the field after being injured during the round of 16 match against Canada. (AP Photo) Morocco’s hopes of ending France’s FIFA World Cup title charge have suffered a significant setback, with in-form forward Ismael Saibari ruled out of Thursday’s blockbuster quarter-final because of a hamstring injury.Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirmed on the…

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Student visas processed under ‘established regulations’: US Embassy amid delay concerns | India News

The United States Embassy in New Delhi on Thursday said student visa applications are being processed in accordance with established regulations, amid reports of delays in securing visa interview appointments.Responding to queries on the issue, a spokesperson for the US Embassy said, “The United States government is committed to processing visas in accordance with established…

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Wimbledon: Arthur Fery’s fairytale makes history as hometown hero joins Goran Ivanisevic in exclusive wild-card club | Tennis News

Arthur Fery of Britain reacts to winning against Flavio Cobolli of Italy. (AP Photo) Arthur Fery’s remarkable Wimbledon dream continued in sensational fashion on Wednesday as the British wildcard became only the second men’s singles wildcard in history to reach the Wimbledon semifinals, matching a feat achieved only by Goran Ivanisevic during his unforgettable title-winning…

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Who is Arnav Paparkar? Meet the first Indian in 36 years to reach Wimbledon boys’ singles quarterfinals | Tennis News

Arnav Paparkar (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: The question – “Who is Arnav Paparkar?” – quickly started trending on social media after the young Indian tennis player created history at Wimbledon. Paparkar became the first Indian in 36 years to reach the boys’ singles quarterfinals at the prestigious tournament. The 18-year-old defeated Japan’s Ryo Tabata…

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