New Delhi: Virat Kohli’s recent Test cricket retirement continues to be a significant topic of discussion in Indian cricket. His decision, announced shortly before the England series, surprised many, given his lack of prior indication and India’s success under his leadership in Test matches. The timing and the overall impact of his departure remain subjects of … Read more
Triple-defending champion marched into the last four at Roland Garros on Tuesday with a straight-sets victory over 13th seed Elina Svitolina. Swiatek bested the former World No. 3 6-1, 7-5 in just over 90 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier to continue her bid to equal a 102-year record by winning four successive titles. The Polish … Read more
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) put end to an 18-year long wait as they defeated the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Tuesday, lifting the trophy for the first time in history. Mocked and trolled for years of unsuccessful stints in the T20 league despite being one of … Read more
Champions Training Centre (CTC), led by skilful Olympian Devindar Walmiki, beat Mumbai Port Authority 2-1 to emerge men’s champions of the St Peter’s tournament at Bandra recently. Walmiki scored the opening goal for CTC while Raj Patil added the second. For Mumbai Port Authority, Navin Karketa pulled a goal back. Elite women’s winners Union Bank … Read more
Third seed Piyush Kamble staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the spirited challenge from an unseeded Pranav Amble and win 20-22, 23-21, 21-17 in an exciting men’s singles first round match of the CCI-GMBA Yonex Sunrise District Championship on Monday. In contrast, fourth seed Ruturaj Rathod had an easy outing, beating Piroze Kartak 21-11, 21-7. … Read more
Toronto Raptors: Poised for a Transformative Offseason As the Toronto Raptors emerge from a challenging 2024-25 season with a 30-52 record, the team is looking to rebuild with renewed vigour. Despite missing the postseason, the Raptors possess the potential to become contenders once again. Central to their aspirations is the prospect of acquiring a marquee … Read more
US Vice President JD Vance ‘s wife, Usha Vance , on Monday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his hospitality after the Vance family visited India in April. Usha said meeting PM Modi was very special, and her kids put him in the “grandfather category” after meeting him. “Meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, … Read more
A day after his dramatic defeat to D Gukesh in Round 6 of the Norway Chess tournament, Magnus Carlsen acknowledged the world champion’s “energy” and “fighting qualities”, conceding that on a normal day, he would have won the contest. Carlsen, 34, had dominated the game in Round 6 for the most part but eventually blundered under … Read more
Jannik Sinner continued to showcase his growing prowess on clay, as the World No. 1 secured a commanding win over 17th seed Andrey Rublev in the fourth round of the French Open on Monday, June 2. Sinner played flawless tennis under the lights at Philippe-Chatrier, needing just two hours to dismantle Rublev 6-1, 6-3, 6-4. … Read more
The Trump administration wants countries to provide their best offer on trade negotiations by Wednesday as officials seek to accelerate talks with multiple partners ahead of a self-imposed deadline in just five weeks, according to a draft letter to negotiating partners seen by Reuters. The draft, from the office of the ,provides a window into … Read more