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PV Sindhu has 'nothing to lose' as she looks beyond pressure at World Championships, but tough draw awaits

India, Aug. 16 -- Years have passed, but PV Sindhu remains India's biggest hope for a medal at a tournament like the BWF World Championships. A five-time medallist, including a historic gold in 2019, ... Read More


BWF World Championships 2026: Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya look to make home outing memorable

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Former world champion PV Sindhu and Asian Games gold medallist Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will be shouldering the hopes of Indian badminton fans as they look to bu... Read More


Just Like That: Is instant fame eclipsing enduring talent

India, Aug. 16 -- There was a time when fame was expected to be the consequence of achievement. Today, increasingly, achievement itself seems to have become secondary to fame. We live in an age in whi... Read More


Padikkal joins Dravid, Pujara in elite list with 150-plus score against Sri Lanka at No. 3

Galle, Aug. 16 -- Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal joined the elite list of India's batting legend Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara, becoming the third Indian batter to score 150-plus against Sri Lank... Read More


"It's a privilege": Satwik-Chirag relish home opportunity at BWF World Championships

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Indian badminton doubles star Chirag Shetty praised the extensive preparations for the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, saying the improved facilities and conditions are cle... Read More


ICC plans 2027 Cricket World Cup start on Gandhi Jayanti October 2 in Africa

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) is working on a meaningful start date for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup. Reports indicate the tournament in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Nami... Read More


India's domestic hockey reforms drove Olympic success, Pakistan missed out: Salman Akbar

India, Aug. 16 -- Former Pakistan captain Salman Akbar has blamed the absence of a robust domestic hockey structure for the country's decline, saying India responded to its failure to qualify for the ... Read More


'India will have to be in top of medals tally to be called sporting nation'

India, Aug. 16 -- Former world Number 1 shuttler and Olympics medallist Saina Nehwal on Saturday said featuring among top nations in medals tally would be the real metric of calling India a "sporting ... Read More


From Saare Jahan se Accha to Vande Mataram: Songs that continue to define spirit of I-Day

India, Aug. 16 -- "Saare Jahan se Accha, Hindostan Hamara. Hum Bulbule Hain Iski, ye Gulsitan Hamara..." The early morning breeze across cities carried strains of music, echoing the idea of freedom th... Read More


Spain's FIFA WC hero Ferran Torres signs with UCL winners Paris Saint-Germain

Paris, Aug. 15 -- Spain's FIFA World Cup-winning star Ferran Torres finally completed his move from FC Barcelona to UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain, the French club confirmed on Satu... Read More