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An Indian heads into the World Chess Championship final as the favourite. He is 18. His…

EXCLUSIVE: From Playing with Pomelos to fulfilling his dream: The Journey of Moirangthem Thoiba Singh

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India v Australia: Celebrating 77 years of a unique cricketing rivalry

Cricket, it wouldn’t be wrong to suggest, was and is the true national game in both…

“I’d play Ashwin as first-choice spinner”: Bharath Arun, former bowling coach, on who India should pick in Perth

He played a stellar role in India’s wins Down Under in 2018-19 and 2020-21. Recognised as…

Why Gukesh is under more pressure than the defending champion in world chess final Atreyo Mukhopadhyay

Usually, in a world championship duel, the defending champion is the favourite. In the upcoming chess…

RCB look to rebuild as they search for elusive IPL trophy

Seventeen seasons ago, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) crashed to a heavy defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders…

‘He likes to be in your face, wants to be in the contest’: Brad Hogg on Virat Kohli

Debasis Sen in Perth Brad Hogg, the former Australian left-arm wrist spinner, is eagerly waiting to…

Rafael Nadal: Farewell to a Warrior, an Inspiration, and a Legend

November 19, 2024 – how I dreaded this day. Ever since Rafael Nadal announced he would…